Students from River Plate Adventist University in Argentina and Loma Linda University (LLU) in the United States, together with volunteers from Galpón Solidario, spent a week serving communities in Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province. Th… Source: https://adventist.news/news/adventist-universities-partner-for-health-and-service-campaign-in-argentina
Monday: Offerings and the Spirit
Daily Lesson for Monday 22nd of September 2025
Read Exodus 35:4-35; Exodus 36:1-7. What important lessons are here for us today?
An abundance of various precious materials was needed to build the tabernacle, and it was accomplished by generous donations from God’s people, who gave from the bottom of their hearts, willingly and with joy.
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They gave gold, silver, bronze, fine linen, precious stones, unique fabrics, acacia wood, olive oil, spices, and many other needed items. People also donated their labor because many specific objects needed to be crafted through their artistic and diligent work on the tent or its furniture. Also, tailors had to weave garments for the priests, who would be ministering in the tabernacle, and for the high priest, whose very elaborate garments included a breastplate and turban.
God had abundantly blessed the Israelites through the gifts that the Egyptians had given them on their departure from Egypt. Now it was their opportunity to give offerings of gratitude for God’s merciful and mighty leadership, and their hearts were moved to accomplish this work to His glory.
The people were giving with such joy and abundance that Moses was told: “ ‘The people are bringing more than enough’ ” (Exodus 36:5, NIV). So, Moses had to stop their donations “because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work” on the tabernacle (Exodus 36:7, NIV).
Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God equipped and empowered the people to accurately build the tabernacle. Bezalel, Aholiab, and others were “filled . . . with the Spirit of God” (Exodus 35:31, NKJV), which means that they were endowed with skills, wisdom, and artistic knowledge to perfectly do all the work. It was an enormous project and had to be created exactly according to the model God showed Moses.
It is significant that the gift of the Holy Spirit was related to people’s different abilities and skills, which needed to be employed in building the tabernacle. To be filled with the Spirit is not a magical process and does not mean that special spiritual forces are within humans. To advance God’s cause and fulfill His mission, God empowers His followers to accomplish His objectives and to do it well.
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What spiritual gifts have you received when you were filled with the Holy Spirit? Remember that the spiritual gifts can flourish only when you cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in your life (Galatians 5:22-23). |
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Take the Bible as It Reads… Carefully
The Bible speaks through poetry, stories, and symbols. Taking it “as it reads” means honoring the genre, the context, and the big picture. Don’t flatten divine truth. Read with wisdom. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jRH4kKfeRNk
Children Across Korea Learn About Creation at Summer Bible School
The Children’s Ministries Department of the Korean Union Conference (KUC) organized the 2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS) under the theme “Creation” during July and August in churches across the nation. This year’s program emphasized children’s ev… Source: https://adventist.news/news/children-across-korea-learn-about-creation-at-summer-bible-school
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1122
"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:
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Court Upholds Religious Freedom for Adventist Teacher in Brazil
A court decision in the city of Patrocínio, Minas Gerais, Brazil, has upheld the religious freedom of a Seventh-day Adventist teacher, ruling against salary deductions imposed for her absence from Saturday activities. Teacher Wemylle Alves, who wo… Source: https://adventist.news/news/court-upholds-religious-freedom-for-adventist-teacher-in-brazil
Comments of the Week September 16-21
Comments of the Week September 16-21 “When Fred Rogers died, no one said you have to read his comments in context to understand what a great guy he was.” –Carl Schmid on Regional Conference Leaders Criticize Adventist Responses to Charlie Kirk Comments on Regional Conference Head Office Weighs in on Conflicts Arising Over Adventist Support […] Source: https://atoday.org/comments-of-the-week-sept16-21/
Of course Jesus is coming!
Yes, Jesus came once as a baby, but He is coming again! He said it. The disciples believed it. Theologians and Christians for centuries have preached it. We believe it as Seventh-day Adventists. Share with a friend so they can believe it too! Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l8ZpIcgBTEQ
Sunday: The Sabbath of the Lord
Daily Lesson for Sunday 21st of September 2025
However much those opposed to the seventh-day Sabbath argue, falsely, that it was for the Jews only (the seventh day was set apart and sanctified in Eden [see Genesis 2:1-3]); or they argue, falsely, that the Jews first heard about it at Sinai (the Jews were keeping the Sabbath before Sinai [see Exodus 16:22-29])—there is no question that the Sabbath was very much a part of the life of the Hebrew people from the start.
Read Exodus 35:1-3. What truth was reiterated to the people here in the context of the building of the sanctuary?
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The Sabbath and its message was, is, and always will be about God—who He is and what His mighty works are. The Sabbath reminds us of His creative and salvific acts and focuses our attention on God, who wants to dwell with His people. In this way, the Sabbath and the sanctuary point in the same direction: God’s presence in our lives.
The Sabbath of the Old Testament church conveys a manifold message. One may summarize its essence in five crucial points:
1. God is the Creator, and the Bible opens with this stunning and cornerstone proclamation (Genesis 1:1). The vivid memorial of God’s creation is the Sabbath (Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11). From this truth—God as our Creator—all other biblical truths flow.
2. The Messiah will come, and this hope centers on God’s promise of the Seed, who would overcome the serpent (Satan) and bring victory over evil.
3. God will establish His kingdom, and the Sabbath is its foretaste.
4. Salvation comes from the Lord, and God’s people testify that God is their Savior and Redeemer and that salvation comes as a result of His grace and His grace alone.
5. God is the ultimate Judge of all people. Those who persistently defy and deny Him will have no future, but He freely gives eternal life to those who follow Him.
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The Jews have a saying: More than Israel kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath kept Israel. Though we as Adventists probably wouldn’t express it like that, what important role does the Sabbath have in the life of our church family? |
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“Apocalipsis 7 10” by Rowlbest
"Apocalipsis 7:10" is a powerful Spanish worship song drawn directly from the words of Scripture: “La salvación pertenece a nuestro Dios…,” Salvation belongs to our God. With deep reverence and heartfelt conviction, Rowlbest brings this message to life in a stirring performance that points all glory to the Lamb. 🎶 This moving moment from the General Conference Session is a declaration of faith. Press play and let this Scripture-based worship draw your heart into the promise of Revelation 7:10, where every nation will one day cry out in unity and praise. SUBSCRIBE to the official Seventh-day Adventist Church channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AdventistOrgChurch 🌐 Visit: https://adventist.org Find us on social media by following the links below:
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