Master the art of soul-winning for Jesus. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v6hbokx_QA
Isaia 5:4 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
“Che cosa si sarebbe potuto fare alla mia vigna più di ciò che io ho fatto per essa? Perché, mentre io mi aspettavo che facesse uva, ha fatto uva selvatica?”. 📖 Isaia 5:4
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Valentina Piazza Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqDML9Au4Og
The Canon Within a Canon: Editing Out the Bible’s Horror Stories
by Reinder Bruinsma | 21 May 2025 | Sometimes I am confronted with Bible passages that make me very uneasy. Here are three examples: Bald Elisha Recently I was working on a sermon about an incident in the ministry of the prophet Elisha. My topic was the story of the Shunamite woman in 2 Kings […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-bible-within-the-bible/
Adventist Frontier Missions Announces New President
21 May 2025 | Adventist Frontier Missions (AFM) has a new president helm with Brad Mills’ set to take the lead come August 1. According to the official statement, Mills brings extensive experience in global missions. Including fluency in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Arabic, the new president holds a Master of Science in Nursing, a […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventist-frontier-missions-announces-new-president/
Lesson 8.In the Psalms: Part 1 | 8.5 Teach Transgressors Your Way | ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS | LIVING FAITH
Lesson 8.In the Psalms: Part 1
8.5 Teach Transgressors Your Way
Forgiven, Cleansed—and Sent
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Introduction
God’s work with humanity doesn’t begin with a command but with grace. Isaiah wasn’t commissioned before his guilt was atoned for—but only after the glowing coal touched his lips. David didn’t promise to proclaim God’s ways before he was cleansed—but after God restored him. Even today, every call, every sending, every prophetic movement starts with one indispensable truth:
The eternal gospel—the saving, transforming grace of God in Jesus Christ.
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Bible Study
Psalm 51:9–17 – The Response to Grace
David had sinned grievously—adultery, deceit, murder. Yet instead of defending himself, he casts himself on God’s mercy:
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (v. 12)
And then, once forgiven, he writes:
“I will teach transgressors your ways, that sinners may return to you.” (v. 15)
God’s grace doesn’t leave the fallen silent but turns them into witnesses. Those who have been forgiven are sent. Those who have experienced God’s love cannot keep it to themselves.
Revelation 14:6–7 – The Eternal Gospel First
Before the first angel calls for worship, before Babylon falls, before the beast is warned, it says:
“And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth…”
The gospel comes first—not as a preface but as the foundation. Everything else—worship, warning, judgment—only carries weight when grounded in grace.
The end-time remnant are not mere critics of the world—they are witnesses of transformation. Their light does not come from self-righteousness, but from the fact that they have been redeemed—and now burn with passion for the One who set them free.
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Questions & Answers
Question 1: What does David promise to do after he’s been forgiven and cleansed of his sin?
He says, “I will teach transgressors your ways, that sinners may return to you” (Ps 51:15).
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He refuses to remain silent. The forgiveness he’s received compels him to proclaim.
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He knows that only a sinner who’s experienced grace can point another sinner to true life.
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David becomes a teacher not by virtue of his performance, but by mercy. He has walked in God’s heart—and now wants to lead others there.
Question 2: What does placing the “eternal gospel” before the three angel messages tell us about its foundational importance?
The order is no accident. God doesn’t first call us to worship, warning, or separation from Babylon. He calls us to repentance—through the good news that forgiveness is available.
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The gospel makes worship possible—only in truth and gratitude can we genuinely honor God.
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The gospel gives meaning to warning—we know we’re inviting people into freedom, not fear.
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The gospel makes the end-time message credible—because we ourselves have been redeemed and changed.
Without the gospel, the three angels have nothing to say. With it, they bear the light of hope into a dark world.
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Spiritual Principles
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God never calls without first extending grace. Calling always follows forgiveness.
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Those who have been forgiven become messengers. Grace longs to be shared.
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The gospel is the foundation of all prophetic truth. Without it, there is no authentic message.
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Evangelism is not a duty but the natural fruit of a transformed heart.
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Daily Application
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Reflect on your own story. Where has God touched, healed, and called you? Share it!
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Start with grace. If you want to draw people to God’s truth, begin with His love.
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Be honest about your past. Your weaknesses often unlock another’s heart.
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Live sent. See every day as a chance—through words or deeds—to bear the gospel forward.
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Conclusion
Isaiah said, “Here am I; send me!”—only after he was cleansed.
David said, “I will turn sinners back to you”—after he received grace.
The angels proclaim judgment, Babylon’s fall, the beast’s doom—but first, they declare the eternal gospel.
The redeemed are sent. The forgiven become vessels of mercy. And those who grasp the gospel cannot remain silent.
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Thought of the Day
Evangelism begins not with a commission—but with an encounter with grace.
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Illustration – “I Will Sing”
Leon, 41, was a street musician in Cologne. He was known not just for his music but for his past—addiction, theft, prison. His songs sounded raw, honest, broken—like his soul.
One day he sat under a bridge, guitar silent, staring into nothing. A young man sat beside him—not to give money, but to listen.
“I know your story,” said the young man. “But I have another one for you. Want to hear it?”
Leon shrugged. The young man spoke of the Lamb of God who bears sin, of a judgment that frees rather than condemns, of a future where even someone like Leon is not forgotten.
Leon laughed. “Sounds nice. But not for me.”
The young man replied, “Especially for you. Because God doesn’t call the righteous; He calls sinners.”
In the days that followed, Leon read Psalm 51 over and over—until he wept.
“Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Create in me a clean heart.”
And then: “I will teach transgressors your ways.”
That became his verse. His calling.
He wrote a new song—not about pain, but about hope. Not about guilt, but about grace.
He performed it in the pedestrian zone. People stopped. One wept. A woman sat beside him. And Leon said, “I know your darkness. But I also know the light. Want to hear it?”
He became a singer of the gospel—not perfect, not polished, but redeemed.
One day, singing for youth in a center, he shouted, “Believe me—I’ve failed. But I found someone who never turned me away. And so today I can say: I am free. And I will sing.”
22.05.2025 – Genesis Chapter 36 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS
May 22, 2025
DAILY BIBLE READING
Genesis 36 – The Lineage of Esau: The Origins of Edom
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Bible Text – Genesis 36 (KJV)
1 Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
2 Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
3 And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
4 And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;
5 And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
6 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.
7 For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.
8 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.
9 And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:
10 These are the names of Esau’s sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.
11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
12 And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.
13 And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
14 And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
15 These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
16 Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
17 And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
19 These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
21 And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
22 And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
23 And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
24 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
25 And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.
26 And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
27 The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
28 The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.
29 These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
30 Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
31 And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
32 And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
33 And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
34 And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
35 And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
36 And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
37 And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
38 And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39 And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
40 And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
41 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
42 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
43 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.
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Introduction
Genesis 36 can at first seem like a dry genealogy. Yet it is far more: it traces the growth of Esau’s descendants into the nation of Edom. It reminds us that God’s purposes extend beyond Jacob (Israel); He also shapes history through Esau. Though Esau is not the bearer of the covenant, he is not forgotten. His offspring become numerous, organized, and politically significant. Genesis 36 shows that God’s blessing operates outside the line of promise, even as His unique covenant continues with Israel.
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Commentary
- Esau’s Wives and Children (vv. 1–5)
Esau marries Canaanite women—unapproved by his parents (cf. Gen 26:34–35). His three wives produce the progenitors of Edom’s tribes: Eliphaz, Reuel, and the sons of Oholibamah. Their names signal Edom’s rapid expansion. - Esau’s Migration and Separation from Jacob (vv. 6–8)
Wealth and livestock force Esau to move with all his household to Seir, leaving Jacob behind. This echoes Abraham and Lot’s separation (Gen 13): a physical and symbolic division of God’s chosen line and a parallel line outside the promise. - The Chiefs of Esau’s Descendants (vv. 9–19)
Grandsons and great-grandsons of Esau become clan chiefs (Heb. alufim). The Edomite society coalesces into powerful tribal leaders—among them Amalek (v. 12), later an Israelite foe (Exod 17). - The Horite Tribes of Seir (vv. 20–30)
Before Esau’s arrival, Horites inhabited Seir. Their clans and chiefs are listed, showing Edom’s incorporation or displacement of indigenous peoples and underscoring its social complexity. - The Kings of Edom (vv. 31–39)
Edom had its own kings before Israel did—eight rulers, non-hereditary. This reveals Edom’s early political sophistication contrasted with Israel’s later, dynastic monarchy. - Further Chiefs of Esau (vv. 40–43)
The final roster of Esau’s chiefs and their territories highlights Edom’s regional organization and cements Esau’s identity as the father of a fully formed nation.
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Summary
Genesis 36 describes the birth of Edom from Esau, Jacob’s brother. It shows Esau’s separation from Jacob, his settlement in Seir, and the rise of a powerful people—complete with clan chiefs and kings. Even the pre-existing Horite tribes are acknowledged. Edom stands as an established nation before Israel, blessed and organized, yet outside the covenant line.
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Today’s Message
- God remembers every branch of the family. Even those outside the covenant line—like Esau—are richly blessed.
- Power and prominence do not equal spiritual election. Edom’s early monarchy contrasted with Israel’s spiritual calling.
- Separation can precede reconciliation. Jacob and Esau’s split foreshadows later peace between them.
- God’s story embraces all nations. Scripture records other peoples and leaders as part of His global purpose.
- Order and structure sustain societies. Edom’s detailed tribal and political organization shows the value of stable institutions.
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May 18–24, 2025
WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING
Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 6
Seth and Enoch
Read online here
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Introduction
In an age of growing godlessness, two men stand out as beacons of faith: Seth, the “substitute” for Abel, and Enoch, who “walked with God.” While Cain’s descendants indulged in progress without God and sin spread like a curse across the earth, a godly remnant remained through Seth’s line. Enoch, one of its greatest representatives, was a man of faith and vision. His translation is a prophetic preview of the redemption of the final generation.
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Commentary
- Seth – a Substitute with a Responsibility
Seth was no better by nature than Cain, yet he received God’s grace. His task was to carry on Abel’s spiritual legacy. With him began a line of people who consciously invoked God’s name (Gen. 4:26). - Two Lines, Two Cultures
Seth’s descendants remained faithful to true worship, honored the Sabbath, and lived as “sojourners on the earth.” Cain’s offspring built cities and pursued wealth, culture, and pleasure. When the two lines intermingled, moral decay followed. - Adam’s Long Life – Testament to Grace and a Warning
Adam lived nearly a thousand years to teach his descendants God’s will. Yet few listened; many blamed him for the world’s suffering. His death, after centuries of sorrow, was even seen as a mercy. - Enoch – the One Who Walked with God
Enoch’s life of faith intensified after the birth of his son. For 300 years he maintained constant fellowship with God—in family, work, and community. His relationship deepened through prayer, retreat, meditation, and service to others. - Enoch’s Ministry – Preacher, Prophet, Example
He proclaimed God’s judgment, warned of coming doom, and preached God’s love in Christ. He had prophetic insight into Christ’s second coming (Jude 14–15). His holy life and translation attest to divine approval. - Translation as a Sign of Hope
Enoch was taken up before the Flood—a pattern for the righteous being caught up before final judgment. His disappearance shows that a life of obedience leads into eternity, refuting Satan’s lie that one cannot obey God.
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Summary
Seth was Abel’s righteous successor, preserving a godly line through his offspring. Enoch was the shining example of that line: a man of faith who walked with God in a godless world. His preaching, prophecy, and lifestyle bore witness to God’s will. While the masses forgot their Creator, Enoch lived with eternity in view—and did not experience death. His life demonstrates that it is possible to live holy even in dark times.
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Message for Us Today
- Honor God amid the world. We live in an era like Enoch’s. Faithfulness to God is possible even when society turns away.
- True faith shows itself in daily conduct. To “walk with God” means to live in relationship with Him every day—in family, community, and service.
- Separation from evil preserves purity. Seth’s line was corrupted only when it joined with the ungodly—an urgent warning for today.
- Prayer, meditation, and retreat are wells of strength. Enoch regularly sought God’s presence in silence—a model for anyone growing spiritually.
- The end is coming—but with hope. Enoch’s translation symbolizes the future of the faithful. Those who walk with God today will be with Him at His return.
Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/22-05-2025-genesis-chapter-36-believe-his-prophets/
Como opera la Unión Asociación Panameña de los adventistas – Parte 2: Aumentando las propiedades
La transparencia es uno de los desafíos más notables en las organizaciones adventistas en Latinoamerica. Y la iglesia adventista en Panamá no escapa de esta realidad. En donde la participación de los delegados de las iglesias locales, solo se reduce a una figura de protocolo, sin acceso a una fiscalización verdadera sobre el manejo de […] Source: https://atoday.org/como-opera-la-union-asociacion-panamena-de-los-adventistas-parte-2-aumentando-las-propiedades/
This is How an 11-Year-Old Found His Calling to Serve God | AWR360°
In Romania, 11-year-old Freddie made a life-changing decision after being inspired by evangelistic topics. He felt God calling him to become a pastor and proclaimed his desire to be baptized immediately. This powerful testimony reminds us of the incredible influence youth can have when devoted to God. As stated in Messages to Young People, young people are the most effective evangelists to their peers. Watch and be inspired by how faith is touching the next generation. Like, comment and subscribe for more stories of hope and transformation. #YouthForChrist #FaithInAction #HopeInEurope Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZXihy0Efr8
Jesus’ Death Row Doctrine
What did Jesus teach in His final moments? What wisdom did He give His disciples in His last days? The Holy Spirit. He left the Holy Spirit for His disciples, and He left the Holy Spirit for us. Save this reel as a reminder: If you have Jesus, you have everything! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBLcQcDSS60
Thursday: Teach Transgressors Your Way
Daily Lesson for Thursday 22nd of May 2025
After the Lord had appeared to Isaiah in the throne room scene of Isaiah 6:1-8, and after Isaiah had been told that his “iniquity is taken away” and his “sin purged,” he then answered God’s call by saying, “ ‘Here am I! Send me’ ” (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV). That is, once he knew that he was right with God, and despite knowing his faults, he was ready to work for the Lord.
Is it not the same with us? How can we proclaim salvation to others if we don’t have it ourselves? And we can have it, by faith in Jesus and what He has done for us.
Read Psalms 51:7-15. What does David promise to do after he has been pardoned and purged from his sin?
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To be called into God’s presence is, ultimately, to be sent back out. In His wisdom, God has commissioned the redeemed to serve as His primary voice to a fallen world. At some point, the impact of His people on earth is going to be powerfully felt. Revelation 18:1 tells us that His final plea with the fallen planet will illuminate the whole world.
“No sooner does one come to Christ than there is born in his heart a desire to make known to others what a precious friend he has found in Jesus; the saving and sanctifying truth cannot be shut up in his heart. If we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ and are filled with the joy of His indwelling Spirit, we shall not be able to hold our peace. If we have tasted and seen that the Lord is good we shall have something to tell. Like Philip when he found the Saviour, we shall invite others into His presence.”—Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 78.
In Revelation 14:1-20, the three angels’ messages are founded on the “everlasting gospel” (Revelation 14:6). That is, even before the proclamations go out about worshiping the one “ ‘who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water’ ” (Revelation 14:7, NKJV) or about the fall of Babylon (Revelation 14:8) or about worshiping the “beast and his image” (Revelation 14:9), the foundation of the gospel, of salvation in Jesus, is proclaimed. And that is because the warnings and messages of the three angels mean nothing apart from the hope and promise that those who proclaim these messages have in Jesus and what He has done for them. Apart from the “everlasting gospel,” we really have nothing of any value to say to the world.
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Dwell more on the fact that, even before the proclamation of the three angels’ messages begins, we are pointed to the “everlasting gospel.” What should this tell us about how foundational this truth is to all that we believe? |
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-08-teach-transgressors-your-way/
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