Closer To Heaven
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Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Nina Atchesonn, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.
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View an in-depth discussion of Repentance and Forgiveness in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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Daily Lesson for Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
When we feel the weight of our sin and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us to the foot of the cross, we should ask for God’s forgiveness, knowing that “the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy” (Psalms 103:8, NKJV). This same verse was spoken by God Himself (Exodus 34:6) after His chosen nation had grieved Him.
The fact that the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy is also the very reason Jesus died on the cross—so that our relationship with God could be made right again.
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It’s when we are willing to acknowledge and confess our sin; when we say, O, Lord, here I am again . . . “ ‘Be merciful to me a sinner!’ ” (Luke 18:13, NKJV), that Jesus—who has already been working in us and for us with the Holy Spirit before we even call out to Him—sees the weight and takes it from us. Our burdens are lifted at Calvary, and Jesus is surely very near when we come to Him and, even before, seeks us as the Good Shepherd and stands at the door and knocks (Revelation 3:20). Let’s not stay away from the Cross, looking at God from a distance. Let’s run to Jesus and exchange our sins and burdens for His righteousness (Zechariah 3:4).
Slowly read the following verses. Write in your own words what they tell you about God’s grace toward you:
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“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8, NKJV). |
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Is this True, Somewhat True, or False: Repentance means being sorry for what you did and deciding never to do it again. Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 10 – Repentance and Forgiveness. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Get your copy of this week’s keyword handout HERE.
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