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Commentary: Pentecost and mission
Fifty days after the Passover came the feast of Pentecost. This was the third feast in Israel’s yearly cycle of feasts. It celebrated the harvest of the first fruit and served as an annual reminder of God’s blessing. In spiritual terms, “first fruits” is a mission concept. It is a celebration of people won to Christ. The Church’s nature has always been a continuing witness to the salvation and power of God. This is true for the Old Testament where God raised up a people out of nothing to be His…
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GAiN Europe Zoom edition launches major summer program
As coronavirus hit Europe in March 2020, the 150 participants of the GAiN Europe conference scheduled for Romania, 24-28 April were understandably disappointed that their annual networking opportunity was cancelled. That cancellation included the launch of the much anticipated ‘Uncertainty’ initiative, a series of films, documentaries, video clips and a book that aimed to explore hope in context of our uncertain lives.
“In April the focus on the world was on Coronavirus – and a series on any…
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What happens when you die?
One of the most common questions ever asked is, “What happens when you die?” Many wonder about family members and loved ones who have passed away, do they go to heaven? Are they reincarnated? Where are they? How can you know for sure? One may have near death experiences and it seems as though in those moments their heart stopped and that same question, like a white light, flashes before their eyes. Don’t let these questions trouble you anymore, join Cami Oetman as she presents, The Grave, and know the truth about death. Tune-in @ awr.org/bible. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQJRatGTOs0
Sabbath School Lesson: The Bible and #Prophecy
#Bible prophecies are special messages about what will happen in the future. These prophecies are very important to us as Seventh-day Adventists. They show who we are and the work that God gave us to do. #Prophecy also is proof that the Bible is true. As Jesus says, “ ‘I have told you this now, before it happens. Then when it happens, you will believe’ ” (John 14:29, ERV; read also John 13:19). We must ask: How do we know when a prophecy has come true? We will use the historicist view to help us to understand prophecy and when it comes true. The historicist view helps us see that prophecy shows us history before it happens. It shows that prophecy starts in the past and continues until #God sets up His everlasting kingdom. Both #Daniel and John use the historicist view to help them to understand prophecy. This week, we will study how we can use the historicist view to understand prophecy. “History shows us how prophecy has come true. History shows us how God led the important work for religious changes. History helps us to understand how what is happening on this earth will lead to the final fight in the worldwide war between God and Satan.”—Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, volume 8, page 307, adapted. Sabbath School Lesson 11: https://absg.adventist.org/pdf.php?file=2020:2Q:ER:PDFs:ERQ220_11.pdf Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhrOXl8KpEs
11.1 Historicism and Prophecy – THE BIBLE AND PROPHECY | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series HOW TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE? with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. |
11.THE BIBLE AND PROPHECY |
Prophetic texts from the Bible are fascinating.
Memory Text: Daniel 8:14 – And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed
11.1 Historicism and Prophecy
Past – Present – Future. This is the timescale for prophecy.
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‘Let Justice Roll Down’
Source: Commentary: God Sees; God Gives
NOTE: This article was written in late March 2020 and updated in April. It is a reflection on God’s love and care; and how God can open our eyes in the midst of tragedy. While it refers specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic, the message can serve as a reminder during the current turmoil in the U.S.—Editors.
Elisha was hiding in Dothan from his enemies because they had become aware that he knew exactly what they were doing as they tried to thwart the plans of God’s people. This is the historical…
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Commentary: Lockdown life
During COVID-19 lockdown, my wife Pamela and I have set a record. We haven’t been home with each other for longer than a month at a time for more than 17 years—half our 34 years of marriage. As I write, we’ve been together for 10 weeks, and it could be more to come. Pam says it’s nice having me around. She doesn’t like lonely days when church work takes me away for weeks. We used to joke that part of our secret to a good marriage was spending up to a third of our time apart and we enjoyed…
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Preaching to the Blind
Two men gave sermons in Norway.
The first preacher was well dressed and, in the mind of the farmer wearing work clothes in the back of the room, a bit arrogant.
Opening a book, the preacher read a statement by Seventh-day Adventist Church cofounder Ellen White. Picking up another book, he read another statement by Ellen White. His whole sermon consisted of statements from Ellen White.
That didn’t bother Øystein Hogganvik, the 30-year-old farmer seated at the back of the room.
Then the second…
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