5 September 2022 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I’m a pro-choice, pro-woman’s rights, LGBTQI advocate who loves the Lord and the Sabbath. Is there a place for me in this church, or am I a square peg trying to fit in a round hole? Thanks, Signed, Square peg Dear Square, This is not a question Aunt […] Source: https://atoday.org/i-dont-think-i-fit-in-this-church-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/
ATSS PRESENTS: The Mysterious Melchizedek & His Successors
Loren Seibold & John McLarty | 31 August 2022 Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible. He appears in person only once— in Genesis 14—but is referred to again in Psalm 110 and at length in Hebrews 7. But who was Melchizedek? All we know from Genesis is that he is […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-presents-the-mysterious-melchizedek-his-successors/
Tuesday: David: An Object Lesson in Waiting
In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, we see the young lad David anointed by Samuel as king. However, it was a long journey from the fields of his father, Jesse, to the throne in Jerusalem. No doubt, at times he felt in the midst of a crucible.
First, the lad is called to play music to soothe Saul’s troubled spirit (1 Samuel 16:1-23). Later, he becomes Israel’s hero as he kills Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58). Then there are many years during which David is running for his life.
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Both Saul and his son Jonathan know that David is destined to be the next king (1 Samuel 23:17, 1 Samuel 24:20). But David does nothing to advance his God-given destiny. In fact, he appears to do the opposite. Even when Saul tried to kill him and David snipped a piece of cloth off the king’s robe, he wished he had never done such a thing (1 Samuel 24:5-7). Again when Saul is trying to kill David, David refuses to kill Saul when the opportunity arises (1 Samuel 26:7-11).
Read 1 Samuel 26:1-11. Why does David refuse to kill Saul? What principles does this teach us about the way God brings about His plans for our lives?
Now read 1 Samuel 26:12-25. How does David’s refusal to kill Saul affect Saul? What does this teach us about the advantages of waiting for God?
Looking at the whole of David’s road to the throne, we could perhaps summarize it in a short sentence — don’t grab what God has not yet given. God’s gifts are always best received from His hand and in His time. This may require a very long time of waiting. Bean sprouts may literally grow up within hours, while an oak tree will take many years. But then when the strong winds come, the tree will not be uprooted.
| Think how easily David could have justified killing Saul. (After all, David was told he’d have the throne, and Saul was so evil anyway.) Yet, his actions speak of true faith in God. What might you be able to draw from this example for yourself in whatever you might be waiting for? |
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How to Overcome Fear Through Faith in Jesus #sermon #shorts
How can we live in peace despite the unrest all around us? This #short clip from the message, “Overcome Fear with Faith” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=436D7qF-S7I by Pastor Mark Finley shows that fear, worry, and anxiety are natural emotional responses, but having faith in Jesus may help us conquer them since He has a thousand solutions to solve our problems. He is bigger than our worries and anxieties. The sense of having Jesus in your life is the antidote to fear. Jesus encourages us to hold on to all His promises because He is a faithful God who will never leave us or forsake us. Watch the video to hear Pastor Finley tell us that there is still hope in these troubling days. ————————————————————————————
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 who promise to help 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/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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11.3 David-An Object Lesson in Waiting – WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series IN THE CRUCIBLE WITH CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
11.WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE
Having to wait is not a pleasant job.
Memory Text: Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . longsuffering.
11.3 David: An Object Lesson in Waiting
David knew: Do not take anything that God has not given to you yet.
My God bless you today and always.
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Lunedì 5 settembre 2022
Proverbi 16:25 – C'è una via che all'uomo sembra diritta, ma la sua fine sfocia in vie di morte. Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, autori vari, presentazione di Anna Cupertino Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF4IydbO3o8
Monday: In God’s Time
Read Romans 5:6 and Galatians 4:4. What do they tell us about God’s timing?
In these verses, Paul tells us that Jesus came to die for us at exactly the right time. But Paul does not tell us why it was the right time. It is very easy to read these verses and wonder,
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Why did Jesus wait for thousands of years until He came to the earth to deal with sin — didn’t the universe understand that sin was a very bad thing long before then? We may ask why Jesus is waiting to come the second time also. We may also ask, Why is the Lord waiting so long to answer my prayer?
Think about, for instance, the 70-week prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, the prophecy that points to Jesus as the Messiah (review it if you need to). How long was this time period? What does this tell you about learning to wait for things in God’s time, even if it takes what seems to us a long time?
There are many important spiritual reasons why we will experience waiting times. First, waiting can refocus our attention away from “things” and back to God Himself. Second, waiting allows us to develop a clearer picture of our own motives and desires. Third, waiting builds perseverance — spiritual stamina. Fourth, waiting opens the door to developing many spiritual strengths, such as faith and trust. Fifth, waiting allows God to put down other pieces in the puzzle of the bigger picture. Sixth, we may never know the reason we have to wait; hence, we learn to live by faith. Can you think of any other reasons for waiting?
| What examples can you find in the Bible of God’s doing things in His own time that can help you learn to trust that He will do for you what’s right in His own time, as well? (Think, for instance, about Abraham and Sarah and the promise of a son.) At the same time, ask yourself, “What might I be doing that could be delaying the answer to a prayer that could have been answered long ago?” |
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El mundo post-covid quiere compromiso comunitario y justicia social, no más reuniones
La primera parte de esta semana la pasé en una conferencia con pastores adventistas comprometidos con el compromiso comunitario y el trabajo enfocado en la justicia social. Fue un momento estimulante estar rodeado de líderes con ideas afines que no se conforman con modelos anticuados y una apariencia de que las cosas funcionan. No había […] Source: https://atoday.org/el-mundo-post-covid-quiere-compromiso-comunitario-y-justicia-social-no-mas-reuniones/
Marriage: God’s Wonderful Gift to Humanity #TedWilson #shorts
Marriage brings many beautiful things because it is a good gift that God wants us to enjoy, but is it the thing that most people now enjoy and consider as sacred? This #a short video from Pastor Ted Wilson's weekly message reminds us that marriage is a gift from God that He wants us to enjoy even in this sinful world. There is still hope for rekindling the love between a man and a woman through marriage. Listen to Pastor Ted Wilson's message about marriage and how to seek God's love in our families and marriages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csEDg3HkAWA&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo_ANrUJhHN2_4bSlMDTjuqQ&index=48 ———————————————————————————— 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 Christians who promise to help 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/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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11.2 In God’s Time – WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series IN THE CRUCIBLE WITH CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
11.WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE
Having to wait is not a pleasant job.
Memory Text: Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . longsuffering.
11.2 In God’s Time
God`s timetable is the best. Do we believe this?
My God bless you today and always.
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