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Wednesday: The Greatest Offense

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Daily Lesson for Wednesday 15th of April 2026

Imagine being a disciple of Jesus. You travel with Him, eat with Him, sleep near Him, and learn from Him as He transforms countless lives, including yours. People clamor after Him, and you realize how special it is that He chose you to be one of the 12 closest to Him. Then you start to wonder: Who really is the greatest of all the disciples?

In Luke 22:24-27, read Jesus’ response to the disciples’ dispute about what greatness means. Which statement captures the heart of Jesus’ message in these verses?
Disciple Asking Jesus "Who is the Greatest?"

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One would have thought that after all this time of being close to Jesus, this kind of debate would have been the last thing on their minds. But that is not what happened.

Instead of these men being content with their calling, pride rose in their hearts to where each one thought he was better than the others. It’s easy to allow such thoughts to dominate our minds. But we are told that “there is nothing so offensive to God or so dangerous to the human soul as pride and self-sufficiency. Of all sins it is the most hopeless, the most incurable.”—Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 154.

This is very serious for us. Our pride offends God more than anything else, and it’s a character trait that is difficult to overcome because we often don’t see it for what it is. In our state of self-sufficiency, we choose not to self-evaluate, for surely pride is king. We need to stop, self-diagnose, and ask that God will open our eyes to our true state, because pride may be the number-one factor that keeps us from having a close relationship with Him today.

If you realize that God alone can do the work to remove pride and selfishness from your soul, pause and pray this prayer right now: “Lord, take my heart; for I cannot give it. It is Thy property. Keep it pure, for I cannot keep it for Thee. Save me in spite of myself, my weak, unchristlike self. Mold me, fashion me, raise me into a pure and holy atmosphere, where the rich current of Thy love can flow through my soul.”—Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 159.

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EP 7 | Bible Answers Live | Pastor Jëan Ross and Alden Ho (02/23/2025)

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Now streaming on the Amazing Facts channel: Bible Answers Live with Pastor Doug Batchelor. Tune in for clear, Bible-based answers to life’s most important questions. Watch, share, and grow in the Word. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpMI57hMY6Q

God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1336

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Bible verse of the day: "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." – Colossians 3:3-4 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
• How can we pray for you today?
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• What are you thankful for? How has God answered your prayers? Let’s grow together in faith, hope, and love—one prayer at a time. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a prayer. 🔔 Share this video with someone who needs hope or tag a loved one who needs encouragement today. Today’s Message: The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Find us on social media by following the links below:
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God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1336

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Bible verse of the day: "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." – Colossians 3:3-4 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
• How can we pray for you today?
• Where are you watching from?
• What are you thankful for? How has God answered your prayers? Let’s grow together in faith, hope, and love—one prayer at a time. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a prayer. 🔔 Share this video with someone who needs hope or tag a loved one who needs encouragement today. Today’s Message: The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Find us on social media by following the links below:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theadventistchurch
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adventistchurch
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/adventistchurch 👉 Want more prayer moments?
Watch our full playlist of daily prayer videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo–V8axD7iFUL6TFEckrhxv&si=vIljgfwrSZN6iJR2 God First, Daily Prayer, Prayer Meeting, Christian Prayer, Morning Devotional, Hope In Jesus, Bible Verse Of The Day, Prayer Request, Faith Community, Seventh Day Adventist Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE11UUHynqI

Una presenza che cambia la giornata

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Non sempre le giornate vanno come vorremmo, ma non siamo soli. Gesù promette: «Io sono con voi tutti i giorni» (Matteo 28:20). Questa presenza può cambiare il modo in cui affronti oggi. #DrittoAlCuore #Gesù #Speranza #Fede #HopeMediaItalia Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SBZYQbR45OM

Your Job Isn’t Your Source. God Is.

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Proverbs 10:22 says God’s blessing brings wealth without painful toil. Your job isn’t your source, He is. Trust Him over hustle. Share this. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pHc3p-Teccs

3: Pride Versus Humility — Singing with Inspiration

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Growing in a Relationship With God has many wonderful steps in it. There are several beautiful hymns from which to choose as a theme due to all the changes that come along when we grow in our relationship with God. On page 31 we see that “the most powerful weapon is prayer” to help us through our growing times. Therefore, we will wish to sing 
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Hymn 290 to keep learning every minute of the day in our journey. To help with this journey, Lord, 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 to instruct even more with the Holy Spirit, encouraging along the way: 
Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit – Hymn 260.

Oh, that we may be like the gentleman in the back of the church (Monday) who whispers, “in desperation, ‘Please, Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ ” just as we can sing in 
Hymn 297 – God, Be Merciful To Me. A little later in this day’s study, we are encouraged by 1 John 1:9 that we can be cleansed from all our unrighteousness and can ask for forgiveness in 
Hymn 299 – Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive. Sister White then inspires us by saying, “The closer we draw to Christ, the more we realise our sinfulness and unworthiness”. So, let us sing 
I Would Draw Nearer To Jesus – Hymn 310.
 
The story of Moses on Tuesday teaches us more about being humble as do 
Hymn 363 – Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service and 
Hymn 406 – Love Consecrates The Humblest Act. Moses was called by God and he followed. Let us choose to say 
I Will Follow Thee – Hymn 623.
 
When we “Look at Him” on Thursday, we see that Jesus “gave up heaven to die for the human race”: 
Hymn 281 – I Gave My Life For Thee, and it is there at Calvary that Jesus Paid It All – Hymn 184. 
 
Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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La tensión entre Donald Trump y Papa León XIV desestabiliza la interpretación tradicional de Apocalipsis 13

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En medio de una creciente tensión internacional, el Papa León XIV y el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump protagonizan una fuerte disputa pública que, pese a su relevancia global, no ha tenido una cobertura destacada en medios vinculados a la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día. Ni siquiera ha sido mencionada. El conflicto se intensificó recientemente, cuando […] Source: https://atoday.org/la-tension-entre-donald-trump-y-papa-leon-xiv-desestabiliza-la-interpretacion-tradicional-de-apocalipsis-13/

Southern Adventist University Students Conduct Free Car Inspections

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13 April 2026 | This weekend, Southern Adventist University students took the pressure off car owners by providing free vehicle inspections at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah.  “Under the School of Engineering and Physics, the Applied Technology team gave each vehicle a quick but thorough inspection—helping drivers catch small issues before they turn into costly […] Source: https://atoday.org/southern-adventist-university-students-conduct-free-car-inspections/

SATIRE: Local Adventist Agrees With Pope, Deeply Uncomfortable About It

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COLLEGEDALE, TN — Area Seventh-day Adventist and longtime prophecy chart enthusiast Gerald Finster, 58, confirmed Tuesday that he agrees almost entirely with Pope Leo XIV’s recent statements on war, peace, and the suffering of innocent people — and that he has not slept properly since. “He quoted the Beatitudes,” Finster said, staring at his phone. […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-local-adventist-agrees-with-pope-deeply-uncomfortable-about-it/

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