When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #891
Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD92rsdKmvA
SATIRE: A Used Pathfinder Sash, and Other Presents for Adventists with Inconvenient January Birthdays
Wallet still recovering from Christmas? Fear not! Here’s a list of budget-friendly gifts for the Adventist in your life who had the audacity to be born in January: A Used Pathfinder Sash Nothing says “I care” quite like a hand-me-down symbol of achievement. This gently used Pathfinder sash comes complete with a variety of badges, […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-a-used-pathfinder-sash-and-other-presents-for-adventists-with-inconvenient-january-birthdays/
Giovanni 15:15 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
“Io vi ho chiamati amici, perché vi ho fatto conoscere tutte le cose che ho udito dal Padre mio”. 📖 Giovanni 15:15 —
💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Alessio Della Monica Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szrIGicvr7Q
4: God is Passionate and Compassionate — Singing with Inspiration
The studies in this quarters pamphlet encourage us to see God’s Love and Justice, just as we may sing in
Hymn 79 – O Love of God, How Strong and True! which is a beautiful theme hymn for our studies.
Praise Ye The Father – Hymn 70 tells us of the great compassion of our Saviour (verse 2), as does 
Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Hymn 100 in verse 1. There are more hymns telling us of the beautiful compassion of our Father and Saviour:
Love Divine – Hymn 191 (verse 1),
God Be Merciful To Me – Hymn 297 (verse 1),
Where Cross The Crowded Way – Hymn 355 (verse 3) and,
Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service – Hymn 363 (verse 2), just to name a few.
The amazing love of a mother discussed on Sunday, shows up in verse 2 of
Hymn 565 – For The Beauty Of The Earth along with
Hymn 29 – Sing Praise To God (verse 3) and
There’s A Song In The Air – Hymn 120 (verse 1). And, yes, there are more of these in our wonderful hymn book. “God relates to us as His beloved children” and this is sung in
Hymn 101 – Children Of The Heavenly Father.
The last hymn just written about,
Children Of The Heavenly Father – Hymn 101 shows the unfathomable love of our Father God as studied on Monday.
The Compassion of Jesus (Tuesday) returns to us in
Love Divine – Hymn 191 (verse 1).
The love studied on Thursday is such that it “can be exemplified in our lives only as the fruit of the Holy Spirit”. Let as ask for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as in
Hymn 266 – Spirit of God and
Hymn 269 – Come, Holy Spirit. We can then
Sing Praise To God – Hymn 29. As we draw to a close on Thursday’s study, we are told “we cannot change our hearts, but that only God can”, hence we plead for this in
Hymn 584 – There’s A Spirit In The Air (verse 6). We are then very grateful to have
A Diligent And Grateful Heart – Hymn 639.
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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4: God is Passionate and Compassionate — Teaching Plan
Key Thought : In His passionate and compassionate love, God asks us to be like Him. In our compassion for others, we need to be actively caring for others.
January 25, 2025
1. Have a volunteer read Hosea 11:1-9.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
- How does the imagery in these verses bring to life the way God loves and cares for His people?
- Personal Application: What comfort can we draw from the reality of God’s love for us like a parent for their child? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How do you reveal God’s compassion as a loving Father to those who didn’t have parents who had love and compassion for them? What other ways can God’s love and compassion be revealed?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read Matthew 9:36; 14:14; Mark 1:41; 6:34.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- How do these verses show the way God was moved by the plight of the people?
- Personal Application: How can we model our lives focusing on the needs of others by showing it on love in tangible ways? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your friends states, “How does remembering and forgetting play a part in God’s love for us like a mother loves her child? What does it mean by remembering and forgetting?” How would you respond to your friend?
3. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 13:4-8.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- In what ways does this passage call us to reflect God’s compassion and love in our relationship with others?
- Personal Application: Why is death to selfishness, corruption, and self the only way to reveal this love? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What are some practical ways that you as an individual, or as a group, can meet the needs of those who need comforting?.” How would you respond to your neighbor?
4. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 11:2.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- If love is not jealous, how can God be a jealous God? How do we understand these ideas?
- Personal Application: How can we reflect the same kind of “good jealousy” toward others that God displays towards us? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).
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Pastor Missing in Australian Floodwaters
19 January 2025 | Search and rescue is about to go into its second full day for missing 53-year-old pastor William (Willie) Strickland, whose utility vehicle was swept off the road by raging floodwaters on Saturday night in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. Pastor Strickland was in a convoy of vehicles […] Source: https://atoday.org/pastor-missing-in-australian-floodwaters/
Un vídeo alerta de un «pastor» que habla en las iglesias y pide «préstamos» personales
{Adenda: Esta nota fue recibida de la esposa de Billy Mirander, Abigail Foster: «Me gustaría aclarar que he estado separada de Billy Mirander durante más de cuatro años, sin contacto alguno, debido a una orden judicial de protección. Pido que se publique un comunicado para corregir esta tergiversación, confirmando que nunca he estado involucrada en […] Source: https://atoday.org/un-video-alerta-de-un-pastor-que-habla-en-las-iglesias-y-pide-prestamos-personales/
Comments of the Week January 13-19
Comments of the Week January 13-19 “Our hope is in Jesus Christ and not in this bunch of fellas!” —Jeremy Low on who controls Adventist Theology Comments on Coffee Urn & Weak Sister, Church Worker Loss of Employment Protections, Genes & Genesis, and Broken Trust EDITORIAL: The Coffee Urn & the Weak Sister “We had […] Source: https://atoday.org/comments-of-the-week-jan13-19/
Lesson 4.God Is Passionate and Compassionate | 4.2 Gut-Wrenching Love | THE GOD OF LOVE AND JUSTICE | LIVING FAITH
4.2 Gut-Wrenching Love
God’s Deep Yearning for His People
Read Hosea 11:1–9. How do the images in these verses illustrate how God loves and cares for His people?
The passage from Hosea 11:1-9 vividly demonstrates the depth and passion of God’s love for His people. The images used in these verses convey an intense affection and care comparable to the relationship between a parent and their child. God is depicted as the father who lovingly cares for His people, “holds them by the arm,” supports their growth, and provides healing and nourishment. This care is so profound that it is likened to the way a parent teaches their child to walk—a very intimate and patient gesture.
However, the passage also addresses the unfaithfulness of the people of Israel. Despite all the care and love God has bestowed upon them, His people repeatedly turn away from Him, which deeply grieves God. This back-and-forth between divine love and human failure reflects the tension between grace and justice. God’s compassion is immeasurable, yet He is also just and must consider the responsibility for His people’s behavior.
The image of God’s heart “weeping” in compassion speaks of the intensity of His emotions, far beyond what we typically feel. It portrays God’s innermost movement—a compassion that exists not only in thoughts but in a genuine and deep feeling of closeness and care for His people. This language shows us that God does not love us in an abstract way; His love has emotional depth that is reflected in His actions.
The image of God’s burning compassion found in the verses illustrates how much He longs for His people’s return. It is a portrayal of love that not only considers the people’s faults and weaknesses but also the strong desire to forgive and heal them. God’s love is tireless and deep, even when confronted with pain and sorrow.
These verses challenge us to reflect on the depth of divine love and how we, as humans, respond to this love. It is a love that continually draws us back, despite our flaws and shortcomings, and calls us to grow in a relationship of care and trust. God’s heart beats for His people—with a love so strong and passionate that it exceeds all human measures.
Anyone who has ever been a parent knows what the study reflection is talking about. No other earthly love is even remotely comparable. How does this help us understand the reality of God’s love for us, and what comfort can and should we derive from this understanding?
A parent’s love for their child is one of the strongest and deepest earthly experiences that many people can have. It is unconditional, relentless, and often selfless, as parents do everything to ensure their child’s well-being. When we connect this love with divine love, we gain a deeper understanding of how God loves us. This earthly love can be seen as a faint reflection of God’s infinite and perfect love, which goes far beyond what we can experience as humans.
The study reflection describes God as a father who loves His people like a parent loves their child. This image helps us grasp the depth and intensity of God’s care and compassion. Just as parents accompany their child’s growth and well-being, so does God accompany us in our lives. However, while parental love is limited by human constraints and can sometimes fail, God’s love is perfect and infinite. God’s love is always present, never grudging, and never impatient—it surpasses any human measure and remains constant in all circumstances.
This comparison between parental love and divine love brings us comfort because we know that we are loved by a God who knows our deepest needs and accompanies us with immeasurable care. In times of weakness, pain, or disappointment, we can remember this image of loving, steadfast, and patient parental love. It is comforting to know that God never abandons us, even when we turn away from Him or are trapped in our mistakes and weaknesses.
Understanding that God’s love for us is as deep and passionate as a parent’s love can also encourage us to approach Him with trust and openness. Just as a child goes to their parents for comfort, help, or guidance, we can come to God knowing that He waits for us with an open heart and deep compassion. This love is not just an abstract concept but a living reality that shapes our lives and guides us through life’s highs and lows.
From this understanding, we can draw comfort because we know that God’s love always accompanies us, carries us, and never gives up on us. Even when we feel lost or unloved, God’s love is always there, ready to heal us, guide us, and shelter us in His presence.
The connection between God’s deep yearning for His people and our everyday lives and faith lies in the ability to understand this divine love as a model for our own relationship with God and others. The images used in Hosea 11:1-9 illustrate God’s unwavering love and care, even when we turn away from Him. This love is evident in His constant companionship and desire to heal, guide, and provide for us. In our daily lives, we can recall this love during times of uncertainty or weakness and know that we are never abandoned.
Divine love, compared to parental love, reminds us that we are carried and loved by God in every situation—regardless of our mistakes or weaknesses. This realization should give us comfort, especially in difficult moments of life when we might feel distant from God or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. God’s love is constant and never grudging, which invites us to continually turn to Him, no matter how often we have failed or turned away.
This understanding of God’s love can also have a profound impact on our relationships with others. Knowing that we are loved by such a compassionate and patient God can inspire us to extend that love in our actions. We can learn to approach others with more patience, understanding, and care—just as God approaches us. This love, present in our daily lives, gives us the strength to remain steadfast in difficult times and to consistently turn to both God and our fellow human beings with an open heart.
Ultimately, understanding God’s infinite and passionate love helps us find comfort and strengthen our faith. It reminds us that no matter how far we have strayed, His love continually draws us back and never abandons us. God’s heart beats tirelessly for us, encouraging us to deepen our relationship with Him and to approach Him with trusting devotion.
God’s love is unwavering and deep, enveloping us with care and longing, even in our darkest moments.
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