Closer To Heaven
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By Annet Johnston, AT Director of Operations Recently, my sister shared a memory about a brand of peanut butter we used as children. It was one of those healthy peanut butters where you had to stir in the oil that gathered on top. The label carried the Dutch saying: “We zijn er onderste boven van!” […] Source: https://atoday.org/upside-down/
Gratitude flows easy when you remember His love never ends. 🙌 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2FJV-6-8qao
2 December 2025 | Loma Linda University Cancer Center is on the brink of a life-altering breakthrough. Pancreatic cancer is infamous for its difficult identification, since the small organ is tucked behind the stomach, so hidden that screening tests don’t catch budding tumors. “The pancreas rarely produces warning symptoms, and it is surrounded by vital […] Source: https://atoday.org/loma-linda-cancer-center-makes-advancements-in-pancreatic-cancer-diagnosis-treatment/
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 3rd of December 2025
The story of Joshua must be seen through the prism of typology. The wars Joshua conducted are historical events, constituting an essential segment of Israel’s history. The goal of these wars is to settle the Israelites in the Promised Land, where they can enjoy their allotted inheritance in peace and establish a new society based on the principles of God’s law.
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Later, Old Testament authors, such as Isaiah, present the work of the Messiah as also consisting of allotting the “desolate inheritances [to His people]” (Isaiah 49:8, NIV), using the same terminology that is so frequent in the book of Joshua. As the task of Joshua had been to apportion the land to the Israelites, so the Messiah, portrayed as the new Joshua, assigns the spiritual inheritance to a new Israel.
The authors of the New Testament presented many aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ in terms of Joshua’s work. As Joshua stepped into Canaan after 40 years in the wilderness, so the “antitypical Joshua,” Jesus, entered His earthly ministry after 40 days in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13) and His heavenly ministry after 40 days in the wilderness of this earth (Acts 1:3,9-11; Hebrews 1:2).
After Jesus’ baptism in the river Jordan (His “crossing of the Jordan” [Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11]), the gospel writers quote from Psalms 2:7 and Isaiah 42:1, from a Messianic psalm and from a song about the Suffering Servant of Yahweh (Matthew 3:17, Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22). Consequently, through His baptism, Jesus is presented as the Divine Warrior who will—through a life of faithful obedience, even unto death—wage the wars of Yahweh against the evil forces. His life and death on the cross brought about the casting out of Satan, led the conquest over our spiritual enemies, offered spiritual rest to His people, and allotted an inheritance for the redeemed (Ephesians 4:8, Hebrews 1:4, Hebrews 9:15).
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What does it mean to be able to “rest” in what Christ has done for us? That is, how can we have assurance that Jesus has defeated Satan in our behalf? |
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ADRA développe un solide programme humanitaire ici même, au Canada. ADRA Canada s’associe aux fédérations adventistes et à plus de 200 églises adventistes d’un océan à l’autre. Grâce à la formation et au soutien financier, ADRA aide les membres d’église à tendre la main avec amour aux personnes dans le besoin dans leurs communautés. Le 13 décembre, l’offrande libre recueillie dans les églises adventistes partout au Canada servira à soutenir ce ministère essentiel. Nous vous invitons à donner généreusement ce 13 décembre. Partagez cette vidéo avec vos amis et utilisez-la comme appel d’offrande dans votre église le 13 décembre. Merci pour votre amour et votre compassion. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtM25eVsHCE
A while back a friend alerted me to a story about a pastor in the United States who was arrested for sexual contact with children. He was scheduled to preach an evangelistic series when it came to light. I hate stories like this. And I really, really hate publishing them on the Adventist Today website. […] Source: https://atoday.org/why-you-need-us/
Can we really trust the Bible? – In this first episode of Unlocking Bible Answers, host Fernando Ortiz is joined by Pastor Vili Costescu and Pastor Andrew Layland to explore some of the most common, and important, questions about the Bible’s reliability, origin, and relevance for today. We explore key questions like:
– Who wrote the Bible, and when was it written?
– What languages was the Bible originally written in?
– How was the Bible put together?
– What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments?
– Is the Bible reliable?
– Has it been changed over time?
– Are there non-biblical sources that mention biblical events or people?
– Does the Bible contain contradictions or errors?
– Is it meant to be taken literally or figuratively?
– Why are there so many translations?
– Why do Christians say the Bible is “alive”?
– What’s the best way to start reading the Bible? Whether you’re curious about the Bible or looking for solid answers, this conversation will help you see the Scriptures in a new light. Want to go deeper? Watch these related videos:
Understanding the Bible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stG5LVmPw4A
Understanding Bible Truths: The Holy Scriptures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgj07-al3iE ⸻ The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell so you never miss a new episode. 🔔 Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Find us on social media by following the links below:
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ADRA Is building a strong humanitarian program right here at home in Canada. ADRA Canada is partnering with Adventist Conferences and over 200 Adventist churches from coast to coast. Through training and financial support ADRA is helping church members reach out in love to people living in need in their communities. On December 13, the loose offering collected in Adventist churches across Canada, will go to support this vital ministry. Please give generously this December 13. Share this video with your friends and use it as the offering appeal in your church, December 13. Thank you for your love and companion. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNlZXf4pfC4
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