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11.06.2025 | More Than Pages Full of Words | HEART ANCHOR | Youth Devotional

June 10, 2025 By admin

๐Ÿ—“ 11.06.2025 | More Than Pages Full of Words | HEART ANCHOR
๐ŸŒฑ When the Bible Points to Christ
๐Ÿ“– John 5:39

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๐Ÿ“– Bible Text

โ€œYou diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.โ€
โ€“ John 5:39

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โœจย Devotional

Many people read the Bible to find answers, plan goals, or fortify themselves morally. But Jesus reminds us: the Scriptures primarily bear witness to Him. If we merely accumulate facts and stories, we miss the true treasureโ€”the encounter with the living Christ.

Genuine Bible study begins when we donโ€™t just collect information, but open our hearts to meet Jesus. Then Godโ€™s Word takes on a new dimension: it becomes a source of life, a guide for our path, and a comfort in times of need.

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๐Ÿ“ Story โ€“ The Spark in the Old Papers

Jonas was seventeen and known among his friends as โ€œthe scannerโ€: he knew every fact, every YouTube tutorial, and had a quick Internet answer for any question. Yet his heart was empty. One afternoon he helped his grandmother clear out the attic boxes. Among yellowed letters and dusty photo albums he discovered an old, leather-bound Bible with brittle pages. Curious, he opened itโ€”not for homework, but simply to look.

On page 397 he found a handwritten note: โ€œHere I found Jesus โ€“ E.G., 1946.โ€ Who was E.G., and what had they experienced? Jonas wondered as his eyes fell on John 5:39: โ€œYou diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.โ€

That night he lay awake for hours. A new melody played in his mind: What if these pages held not just facts, but a living invitation? The next morning he stood in his room holding his phone in one hand and the old Bible in the other. He pressed the pages to his ear, as if trying to hear Jesus speak to him.

He began reading the verses out loud, slowly, with no phone beside him. When he reached John 6:35โ€”โ€œI am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never go hungryโ€โ€”he felt a strange tug in his chest, a mix of longing and comfort. Suddenly the world grew quiet: the coffee machine in the kitchen, the hum of the lightbulb, the bicycle bell outsideโ€”all receded into the background.

Over the following days Jonas continued his Bible reading, but differently than before. He read the Psalms and Gospels not to impress others, but to discover whether someone was truly speaking to him in those lines. And indeed: at Isaiah 41:10โ€”โ€œDo not fear, for I am with youโ€ฆโ€โ€”tears welled up. For the first time he sensed that Christ was not merely a historical name, but a Friend who stood with him in his fear.

His friends were puzzled when Jonas skipped their nightly gaming sessions. He simply replied, โ€œIโ€™ve met someone who wants to change my life.โ€ They laughed, but Jonas stood firm. When they teased him, asking if heโ€™d become a โ€œBible Boy,โ€ he smiled: โ€œCall it what you like. But my life finally has purpose.โ€

One evening his best friend Mika invited him to the skate park. As Jonas watched Mika attempt risky tricks, he felt uneasy. He remembered how Jesus spoke to the fish and filled their nets to overflowing. A thought flashed: โ€œMaybe He can fill this place too.โ€ He pulled the old book from his pocket and quietly read Matthew 4:19: โ€œFollow me, and I will make you fishers of men.โ€

Mika shot him a mocking glance. โ€œReading your book again?โ€ Jonas handed it over. โ€œRead Psalm 23โ€”just a minute.โ€ Reluctantly Mika turned the pages and read, โ€œโ€ฆand lead me beside still waters.โ€ When he looked up, he saw Jonasโ€™s faceโ€”calm, certain, alive. A real curiosity stirred in Mika, a longing of his own. He nodded and sat down beside Jonas on the curb. In the silence of that moment, Mika too sensed there was more than the next skate trick.

That week Jonas helped prepare materials for his church youth groupโ€”not to display his knowledge, but to help others encounter Christ. He shared the story of his attic discovery and how John 5:39 challenged him: Scripture is not primarily a lesson, but a signpost to Jesus.

At the end of the school year, Jonas and Mika organized a small street outreach: they handed out bookmarks bearing John 5:39 and invited passersby to download a free Bible e-book. Many smiled as they took a bookmarkโ€”few read immediately, but three young people asked where they could learn more.

One evening Jonas sat on his bed with the old Bible in his hands and whispered, โ€œThank You for being more than words on paper.โ€ He knew that his life had been transformed by that spark of encounterโ€”a spark owed not to study or quizzes, but solely to the living Christ.

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๐Ÿง  Thoughts ย โ€“ What Does John 5:39 Mean for You?

  • Purpose in Reading: Are you seeking mere facts, or do you truly long to meet Jesus?

  • Heart Over Head: Godโ€™s Word is meant not just to expand your knowledge, but to transform your life.

  • Testimony: Scripture doesnโ€™t point to itself, but to Christ as the source of life.

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๐Ÿ’ก Impulses for Today

  1. Read with Openness: Open your Bible and invite Jesus to meet you personallyโ€”not for a test, but for your heart.

  2. One Verse, One Prayer: Choose a verse, write it on a card, and pray it today as your own prayer.

  3. Share Your Encounter: Tell a friend about a moment when you experienced God in Scriptureโ€”beyond just passing on facts.

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๐Ÿ™ Prayer

Lord Jesus,
open my eyes and my heart so that I may discover You in every verse. May I not merely collect knowledge, but sense Your presence and find life in You. Grant me courage to follow Your voice and to share with others the power of this encounter. Amen.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/11-06-2025-more-than-pages-full-of-words-heart-anchor-youth-devotional/

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The Faith of Father Mulcahy

June 10, 2025 By admin

by Lindsey Abston Painterย  |ย  10 June 2025ย  | Iโ€™m watching M*A*S*H for the first time. I know Iโ€™m late to the partyโ€”I was born in the โ€™80s, so I missed M*A*S*H in its heyday. Itโ€™s still funny and brilliant, at the same time fun and deeply moving.ย  The character that has consistently drawn my […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-faith-of-father-mulcahy/

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How Defending the Sabbath Led to an Unexpected Blessing | AWR360ยฐ

June 10, 2025 By admin



Yuri’s greatest challenge came when his work schedule conflicted with his commitment to honor the Sabbath. Completely dependent on his employer, he could have compromised, but instead, he stood firm for God’s commandments. Yuri’s loyalty was rewarded when his boss granted him a new schedule that no longer conflicted with Sabbath hours. This inspiring testimony reminds us of the blessings that come from obedience to God. Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories of faith and courage. #AWR360 #ChristForEurope Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0cMv1X26jo

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Can I pray for you? For a new beginning

June 10, 2025 By admin



Another year, another chance to see God’s goodness! If you're celebrating your birthday, we pray for joy, health, and a year full of God’s blessings. No matter what this past year has been like, know that He still has amazing plans for you. Happy birthday! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ™ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv7qWiW3UdU

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ADRA Ukraine Addresses Aftermath of Russian Drone Strike

June 10, 2025 By admin

10 June 2025 | According to a news item by Adventist News Network: On May 30, around 5 a.m., a humanitarian aid warehouse of ADRA Ukraine in the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, was damaged as a result of a nighttime attack. A kamikaze combat drone struck the warehouse where food parcels from the United […] Source: https://atoday.org/adra-ukraine-address-aftermath-of-russian-drone-strike/

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Wednesday: Haman and Satan

June 10, 2025 By admin

Daily Lesson for Wednesday 11th of June 2025

In the story of Esther, we meet Haman, who is hungry for position and power. He is given a great degree of prominence in the empire, above all the other princes (Esther 3:1).

If we read Ezekiel 28:11-15 and Isaiah 14:12-15 about Lucifer, we can find some parallels with Haman, an evil antagonist to Godโ€™s chosen people, who refuses to bow to Godโ€™s supremacy. Satanโ€™s overarching intentions are revealed in the story of the temptation of Christ, where he takes Jesus to a high place to show Him the kingdoms of the world (Matthew 4:8-11). Christ, as we have seen, came to redeem the world and claim it as His ownโ€”and He did it as one of us. Jesus is the kinsman redeemer, and the price He paid to redeem the world was exceedingly high.

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In the book of Revelation, we see that Satanโ€™s lust for power and worship brings this world to its final crisis. His deceptions convince the world to โ€œmarvelโ€ and follow the beast (Revelation 13:3-4, NKJV), except for notable exceptions who refuse to worship him. With these people, he resorts to force.

Haman notices that Mordecaiโ€”one of Godโ€™s chosen peopleโ€”would not defer to him or acknowledge what he believed to be his right to โ€œworship.โ€ He is โ€œfilled with wrathโ€ (Esther 3:5-6, NKJV), and he becomes determined to eliminate all of Mordecaiโ€™s people from the face of the earth.

Read Esther 3:1-14, Revelation 12:14-17, and Revelation 13:15. What parallels do you find between these passages? How is Johnโ€™s description of Godโ€™s remnant church like Hamanโ€™s description of Godโ€™s people?

The devil has laid claim to this world, but the presence of people who stay loyal to Godโ€”who keep His commandmentsโ€”disproves his claim of complete supremacy. โ€œWhen the Sabbath shall become the special point of controversy throughout Christendom, the persistent refusal of a small minority to yield to the popular demand will make them objects of universal execration.โ€โ€”Ellen G. White, Signs of the Times, February 22, 1910.

Think about the โ€œsmallโ€ things that test your faith now. If you compromise on them, the โ€œsmallโ€ things, how will you do when the big test comes?

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Come usi il tempo che hai? #passidisperanza #hopemediaitalia

June 10, 2025 By admin



Il tempo è il bene più prezioso che abbiamo… e spesso lo sprechiamo. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ssgExc8rc

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God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1030

June 10, 2025 By admin



"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV). 
Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here:
https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIsFZwT8opA

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Matteo 23:12 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore

June 9, 2025 By admin



“Ma chi vorrà farsi grande, Dio lo abbasserà, mentre chi si abbasserà, Dio lo innalzerà”. ๐Ÿ“– Matteo 23:12
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๐Ÿ’Œ Apri la porta del tuo cuore
๐Ÿ—ฃ Speaker: Liuanna Serra Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUSbVMz8Ac

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11: Ruth and Esther โ€” It is Written โ€” Discussions with the Author

June 9, 2025 By admin

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Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Shawn Boonstra, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.”

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