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It’s Been a Success—and Now It’s Ended
Lindsey Abston Painter | 4 April 2025 | Recently Adventist Today reported on the possible closure of boarding high schools in North Dakota, Gulf States, and Denmark. These reports got a lot of response. Many people were understandably upset. Adventist boarding schools were once a successful and powerful way to educate children, to share with […] Source: https://atoday.org/its-been-a-success-and-now-its-ended/
Saving for Future Need
Sven Tornlov, along with other financial experts, share with us timeless wisdom on saving for the future—investing—and how the Bible gives us direction when it comes to our financial planning. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TydJe7ca2gs
Sabbath: The Genesis Foundation
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 5th of April 2025
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Read for This Week’s Study: Isaiah 40:7-8; Genesis 22:1-13; John 3:16; Revelation 5:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:15-19; Revelation 12:1-9.
Memory Text:
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’ ” (John 1:29, NKJV).
One of the key problems with modern interpretations of Bible prophecy, such as in Revelation, is that they fail to recognize the ancient roots of Revelation. The author assumes a knowledge of the Old Testament and uses concepts that would have been well-known to his audience. While searching the entire Bible for passages that resemble the text you are studying in Revelation is useful, there are also core texts that set the stage for understanding the book better than other texts do. This is particularly true of Genesis, which lays out the path by which our world descended into sinful chaos. Nearly every key concept mentioned in Revelation appears—in some form—in the opening chapters of the Bible.
This week, we are going to study a handful of big concepts at the core of Revelation. There are many, and so we will choose a few to illustrate the all-important point that understanding the ancient foundations behind Revelation enables the student to see countless nuances in the text, each of which can yield important lessons about the nature of humanity, of God, and of the conflict being waged in our universe and, thus, in our lives, as well.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, April 12.
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What is a Woman?
Matt Walsh’s documentary “What is a Woman?” got a lot of attention by exploring the topics of gender reassignment surgery, puberty blockers, transgender youth, and transgender athletes in women's sports. Walsh defines a woman as an adult human female; however, the Bible goes a lot deeper in answering this question. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZHxS60nw4o
This Is Why the Sabbath Reveals God’s Love.
Do you feel God’s everlasting love every Sabbath? The Sabbath is more than just a day of rest — it’s a weekly invitation from your Creator to draw closer to Him. Based on Jeremiah 31:3, this powerful reflection will help you experience the depth of His love and presence more clearly. Whether you're seeking peace, rest, or spiritual renewal, God’s Sabbath promise is waiting for you. Don’t miss the message of love that comes every seventh day. 📖 “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving-kindness I have drawn you.” – Jeremiah 31:3 ✨ Subscribe for more faith-filled messages rooted in Bible truth. #SabbathRest #GodsLove Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zmiBqElPpk
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #963
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV).
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Here’s Why Our Readers Support AT
Dear Friends, “AToday is in my heart,” writes one of our faithful supporters. “Thank you for Adventist Today—it means so much. It keeps us up to date as to what is really happening in Adventism & the church,” adds another. These words from you, our readers, light our path as we step into spring—a season […] Source: https://atoday.org/heres-why-our-readers-support-at/
Luca 18:12 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
“Io digiuno due volte la settimana; pago la decima su tutto quello che possiedo”. 📖 Luca 18:12
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Liuanna Serra Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv7r2O44Yjg
Lesson 1.Some Principles of Prophecy | 1.6 Summary | ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS | LIVING FAITH
Lesson 1 – Some Principles of Prophecy
1.6 Summary
Foundations for a Clear Understanding of Biblical Prophecy
Introduction – Orientation in the Fog of Opinions
The Bible is a book like no other. Especially in the realm of prophecy, we encounter a wide variety of opinions:
The Antichrist – symbol or real person?
Daniel – for back then or for today?
What is literal, what is symbolic?
This diversity can be confusing – or challenging.
Because God invites us not to give up, but to ask more deeply:
“Let the one who reads understand!” (Matthew 24:15)
Bible Study – The 5 Principles of Prophetic Understanding
1. Attention & Humility in Reading (1.1 Let the one who reads understand!)
Principle: Prophecy requires an open, listening heart.
The Bible is not open to random interpretation – God wants us to listen and understand. It’s not just about intellect, but about our inner attitude. (cf. Revelation 1:3)
2. God Desires to Be Understood (1.2 God Wants to Be Understood)
Principle: God does not speak to confuse, but to reveal.
Even if we don’t understand everything, God gives clarity on what matters most for our salvation. (Isaiah 55:9; 2 Timothy 3:15–17)
3. The Unfolding of Knowledge Over Time (1.3 Daniel: Seal the Words)
Principle: Some prophetic truths were reserved for the time of the end.
Understanding grows – like in the book of Daniel – according to God’s set timing. Knowledge is a gift that grows with spiritual maturity. (cf. Daniel 12:4)
4. The Whole Bible Speaks (1.4 Studying the Word)
Principle: Scripture interprets itself.
Single verses should not be taken out of context. We must compare Scripture with Scripture to see the full picture – especially in prophecy. (Luke 24:27)
5. Symbolic or Literal? (1.5 Figurative or Literal)
Principle: The Bible explains its own symbols.
We must not interpret prophetic images through modern lenses (e.g., bear = Russia), but examine how the symbol is used throughout the Bible.
Spiritual Principles – How God Makes Prophecy Accessible
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Humility before truth is more important than pride in knowledge.
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The Holy Spirit leads us step by step – in peace, not panic.
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True prophecy is centered on Christ – not driven by speculation.
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The Bible is a whole – not a random collection of quotes.
Application in Daily Life – Living Prophecy, Not Just Reading It
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Read the Bible as a learner, not as a critic.
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Don’t just ask, “What do I like?” – but “What is God really saying?”
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Trust what is clear – and be patient with what is still hidden.
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Part of prophetic understanding is speaking with love, not arrogance.
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Prophecy is meant to encourage, not to frighten – Jesus is coming again.
Conclusion – Prophecy Is an Invitation, Not a Maze
God wants to speak – not to overwhelm us, but to give us hope.
Prophecy is not a secret code – it’s a love letter in images.
And all those images lead to one person:
Jesus – the Redeemer, the Judge, the Coming King.
Thought of the Day
The Bible is not a book of darkness – but a lamp on our path. Whoever reads it with an open heart will be guided.
Illustration – The Conversation by the Window
Leipzig. A rainy Thursday.
Lina, 31, sat on the windowsill with a hot cup of tea. Beside her: an open notebook, a well-worn Bible – and a question in her mind:
“Can I even understand prophecy?”
Her colleague Daniel, a quiet guy with a passion for history, leaned in the doorway.
“Daniel again?”
She smiled. “Yes. I read yesterday that Daniel was told to seal up his vision – and that it would be understood at the end.”
Daniel stepped closer. “Do you think we’re living in the end?”
Lina shrugged.
“I just know that things suddenly make sense. Prophecies that once seemed cryptic now point clearly.”
He looked at the Bible. “So what’s the goal of all this prophecy? The end of the world? Fear?”
She turned to Revelation 1:1.
“No. Jesus. It says: ‘The Revelation of Jesus Christ.’ Everything points to Him.”
Daniel was silent.
“So… it’s not about decoding everything…”
“…but about recognizing Him,” she finished the sentence.
Rain tapped against the window. Silence for a moment.
Then Daniel said softly:
“Maybe I should start reading too. Not TikTok shorts. Just… really read.”
Lina handed him her second Bible.
“Just start. Maybe with Daniel 2. Or Revelation 1.”
He took it.
“I’ll start where you said: with Jesus.”
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ…” (Revelation 1:1)
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