Uncover the dynamics of faith and community as Rama and Elise come together to worship. What role does their friendship play in building a church, and how does it impact their lives? Share your thoughts and subscribe for more discussions on spirituality and connection. #AdventistFaith #JourneyOfFaith #ChurchGrowth #awr #adventistworldradio #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oGM2V0-fL8
Sabbath: The Wrath of Divine Love
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 25th of January 2025
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Read for This Week’s Study: Psalms 78:1-72; Jonah 4:1-4; Matthew 10:8; Matthew 21:12-13; Jeremiah 51:24-25; Romans 12:17-21.
Memory Text:
“But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and did not destroy them. Yes, many a time He turned His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath” (Psalms 78:38, NKJV).
Though God’s compassion is often celebrated, many find the idea of His wrath disturbing. If God is love, they think He should never express wrath. That notion, however, is false. His wrath arises directly from His love.
Some claim that the Old Testament God is a God of wrath and that the New Testament God is a God of love. But there is only one God, and He is revealed as the same in both Testaments. The God who is love does become angry at evil—but precisely because He is love. Jesus Himself expressed profound anger against evil, and the New Testament teaches numerous times about the righteous and appropriate wrath of God.
God’s anger is always His righteous and loving response against evil and injustice. Divine wrath is righteous indignation motivated by perfect goodness and love, and it seeks the flourishing of all creation. God’s wrath is simply the appropriate response of love to evil and injustice. Accordingly, evil provokes God to passion in favor of the victims of evil and against its perpetrators. Divine wrath, then, is another expression of divine love.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, February 1.
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The Power of Relationships in Church Leadership
Leadership is a relational process, especially in a local church setting where most people are volunteers. Pastors, elders, and leaders can't command people—they earn followership through trust, honor, and respect. When people sense that God is working through their leaders, it motivates them to follow. How can leaders build trust and cultivate relationships that inspire others to follow? Listen to this insightful conversation in Epsiode 8 of the Church Talk podcast out on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple! #ChurchTalkpodcast #Leadership #ChurchLeadership" Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqPKFjPb-oE
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #894
Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nobSMzx7WNY
Colossians 1:16
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
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La Iglesia vuelve a la autoridad centralizada
El Comité Ejecutivo de la Asociación General, ExCom por sus siglas en inglés, es uno de los organismos más influyentes de la Iglesia mundial y se reúne con más frecuencia -al menos dos veces al año, es decir, 10 veces en cinco años- que la Sesión Constituyente de la Asociación General, que sólo se reúne […] Source: https://atoday.org/la-iglesia-vuelve-a-la-autoridad-centralizada/
Matteo 14:13 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
“Gesù si ritirò di là in barca verso un luogo deserto, in disparte”. 📖 Matteo 14:13
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Gioia Comia Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLSdinl3iP0
Nothing Is Impossible With God!
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Robert Dulay, our AWR Asia Pacific Region Director. His territory is one of the largest in the world field, covering 60% of the world’s population, which includes some of the most difficult-to-reach people groups—China, North Korea, India, Thailand, Bhutan and all around the globe to New Zealand and Australia! These are just some of the countries that comprise the region. And while it is one of the most difficult, it’s also the one where we can see God’s Spirit at work in a special way. The task may seem impossible at times, but the rewards have been enormous and life-changing. From the transformation of the rebels on the island of Mindoro, Philippines, to the amazing miracles in Papua New Guinea with the evangelistic event PNG for Christ, God is working exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask or think! Please keep Pastor Dulay and the work of Adventist World Radio in your prayers, because it is especially in this part of the world where there are places only our radio waves can penetrate. Those faithful radio towers, our “steel preachers,” continue to beam 24/7 God’s last-day message to a world in desperate need of a Savior. Thank you for your partnership and your prayers. Working together, we can make a difference for eternity. Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
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Lesson 4.God Is Passionate and Compassionate | 4.6 Summary | THE GOD OF LOVE AND JUSTICE | LIVING FAITH
4.6 Summary
The Depth of Divine Love
Lesson 4 shows us how deep God’s love and care for people are. Through various biblical passages, God’s compassion and mercy become evident, especially in His affection for those who are often in distress. In Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 49:15, and Jeremiah 31:20, God’s compassion is compared to a mother’s love for her child—a love that never fails, even when people turn away from God. These comparisons illustrate that God’s compassion goes far beyond human understanding and is a love that is unwavering and unconditional.
Jesus is described as the perfect example of God’s compassion. In the Gospels, we see how Jesus felt pity for people and was not only moved by their needs but also acted to heal and comfort them. This compassion, paired with God’s passion, shows us the importance of reflecting these qualities in our own lives.
The lesson challenges us to not only receive God’s love but also actively show compassion to others. This requires the “death of the self” by overcoming our selfishness and committing ourselves to the well-being of others. Only through the Holy Spirit can we bring this love to life in our lives. To grow in this love, we must dedicate ourselves to God, deny ourselves, and place the needs of others above our own. In doing so, we become living witnesses of God’s compassionate and merciful love.
The connection between our daily lives and faith regarding God’s deep love and mercy is found in the practical application of biblical teachings. God’s compassion and mercy are not just abstract concepts but are meant to be actively experienced and made visible in our relationships with others. This divine love, described to us in Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 49:15, and Jeremiah 31:20, calls us to practice the same unconditional and unwavering love in our daily lives—especially in moments when people are in need or turn away from us.
In everyday life, this means taking Jesus as our model and showing compassion to those in need through actions such as small acts of kindness, listening, helping in difficult times, or showing understanding toward those who have wronged us. Jesus’ compassion, repeatedly emphasized in the Gospels, is not only an example for us but also a call to actively live out this compassion. We are to not only respond to others’ needs but also take concrete actions to heal, comfort, and support them.
The lesson calls for a profound change within us—the “death of the self.” In a world often marked by self-centeredness and selfishness, it is an act of dedication to set aside our own will for the sake of others’ needs. Only through the Holy Spirit can we live this selfless love and allow God to transform us, enabling us to grow more into the same love He shows us.
In our faith life, this change means placing our lives and decisions under God’s guidance, prioritizing the desire to love and serve others, and actively working on our relationship with God and our fellow human beings. Thus, God’s love becomes alive in our daily lives, and we become instruments of His mercy and care for the world.
God’s unwavering love calls us to reflect this love actively in our lives by serving others with compassion, selflessness, and dedication.
Legislating Certainty
by Rebecca Barceló | 23 January 2024 | On January 20th, 2025, the 47th President of the United States signed more than 25 executive orders within hours of inauguration – a record of its kind, unmatched since 1937. The orders ranged from climate deal changes, to immigration, to the death penalty, to healthcare, and much […] Source: https://atoday.org/legislating-certainty/
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