Jerry Shiel left home at the age of sixteen, lived on the streets for a number of years, and kept getting into trouble with drugs and violence, which meant he spent time in and out of jail. Then, he hit the big time, working as a model in Los Angeles and Dallas, but God had another plan for Jerry’s life. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKJ6wLGwWYM
Sunday: Jacob and Esau
Read Genesis 25:21-34. Compare the two personalities of Jacob and Esau. What qualities of Jacob predisposed him to be worthy of Isaac’s blessing?
Already from their mother’s womb we understand that Jacob and Esau are different and will struggle against each other. While Esau is described as a tough hunter running in the field, Jacob is seen as a “mild” person sitting in the tent and meditating. The Hebrew word tam, translated “mild” (NKJV), is the same verb applied to Job and to Noah, translated “blameless” for Job (Job 1:8, NKJV) and “perfect” for Noah (Genesis 6:9, NKJV).
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This difference of character becomes more manifest later in their lives (Genesis 27:1-28:5). When Esau comes home tired and hungry, Jacob cooks him lentils. For Esau, the immediate visible and physical enjoyment of food “this day” (Genesis 25:31) is more important than the future blessing associated with his birthright (compare with Hebrews 12:16-17).
“The promises made to Abraham and confirmed to his son were held by Isaac and Rebekah as the great object of their desires and hopes. With these promises Esau and Jacob were familiar. They were taught to regard the birthright as a matter of great importance, for it included not only an inheritance of worldly wealth but spiritual pre-eminence. He who received it was to be the priest of his family, and in the line of his posterity the Redeemer of the world would come.” — Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 177.
For Jacob, in contrast to his brother, the future spiritual significance of blessing is what matters. Yet, later, under the instigation of his mother (see Genesis chapter 27), Jacob openly and purposely deceives his father, even using the name of “the LORD your God” (Genesis 27:20, NKJV) in perpetrating that deception. He does this terrible deception, even though it was for something that he knew was good.
The results were tragic, adding whole new layers of dysfunction to an already dysfunctional family.
| Jacob wanted something good, something of value, and that was admirable (especially compared to his brother’s attitude). Yet, he used deception and lies to get it. How can we avoid falling into a similar trap of doing bad so that “good” may come? |
Amen!
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Scuola del Sabato – Lezione 9 – II trimestre 2022
Giacobbe, il soppiantatore. Approfondimento della lezione della Scuola del Sabato numero 9 – II trimestre 2022 con Mariarosa Cavalieri, Sofia Artigas e Saverio Scuccimarri. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_088kPsAdzE
La Genesi. Introduzione alla lezione 9
Giacobbe, il soppiantatore. Introduzione alla lezione n. 9. Video introduttivo della lezione della Scuola del Sabato – II trimestre 2022 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWSzNna5fto
Sabbath School Members Partner with Community Center to Feed the Homeless in St. Croix
For seven months, Sabbath School members from the St. Peter’s Rest Adventist Church in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, have been assisting the homeless in the town of Christiansted, in coordination with…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/sabbath-school-members-partner-with-community-center-to-feed-the-homeless-in-st-croix
Leader Calls for Urgent Sabbath School Revitalization
The first devotional moment of the Plenary Steering Committee of the South American Division of Seventh-day Adventists reflected a clear concern: Sabbath School needs to be revitalized. Sabbath School…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/leader-calls-for-urgent-sabbath-school-revitalization
Adventist Church Introduces a Healthy Lifestyle Through Its Newly Opened Restaurant
To further expand its influence on the community, the Adventist Church in Iloilo, Philippines, established its first Adventist restaurant. PiatoVerde is a one-stop resto shop situated at the heart of …… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/adventist-church-introduces-a-healthy-lifestyle-through-its-newly-opened-restaurant
Signs for the Second Coming of Jesus – Pastor Ted Wilson
Do you feel certain about the future? The truth is that, as we look at the world around us, as we see the rising crime, pandemics, and wars, it’s easy to become anxious and worried about tomorrow. But, there is hope! Listen in as Pastor Ted Wilson reveals how the Bible foretold that these things would happen, and how, as we read and understand the book of Revelation, we can find hope in the midst of a chaotic world. Pastor Wilson is sharing Revelation of Hope directly from Indianapolis, IN. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US1p1WGxW_k
Sabato 21 maggio 2022
Salmo 80:7 – O Dio degli eserciti, ristoraci, fà risplendere il tuo volto e saremo salvi. Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, presentazione di Anna Cupertino Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Zx8ry4h_8
