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by Rich Hannon | 19 July 2024 | In the first part of this essay, I explained the problem with keeping all kinds of life alive for a year in a relatively small wooden ship: Noah’s ark. Now let’s study the effects of the flood itself. Can a flood—a relatively short one—explain what we see […] Source: https://atoday.org/does-adventist-flood-geology-make-sense-part-2-can-a-flood-explain-the-geological-results/
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 20th of July 2024
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Read for This Week’s Study
Mark 4:1-34, James 1:21, Isaiah 6:1-13, Psalms 104:12, Daniel 4:10-12.
Memory Text:
“Then He said to them, ‘Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. For whoever has, to him more will be given; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him’ ” (Mark 4:24-25, NKJV).
This week’s study is on the parables in Mark 4:1-41. The Gospel of Mark has the fewest parables of any of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke).
For many years scholars have argued over the meaning and interpretation of Jesus’ parables: How to interpret what they mean, why Jesus used them, what kind of lessons they were intended to reveal, and how literally they were to be taken, or whether they were purely allegory, and so forth.
Obviously we are not going to solve all these issues in this week’s lesson. Instead, we are going to look at them and, by God’s grace, come away with an understanding of the points Jesus made through these parables.
Mark 4:1-41 has just five parables—the sower, the lamp, the measure, the growing seed, and the mustard seed. The majority of the chapter revolves around the parable of the sower. This parable is told first, followed by the reason for parables, and then the interpretation of the parable. This three-step pattern will be the focus of the studies for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Then the other parables will be the subject of study on Wednesday and Thursday.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, July 27.
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In the bustling city of Monterrey, Mexico, home to around 130 million people, sadly only 500,000 are Seventh-day Adventists. However, the efforts of Adventist World Radio are powerfully felt here. One of the locals, Luis Miguel, regularly visits the hospital to share Christ's love with the children, many of whom have experienced far too much suffering in their short lives. Watching Luis engage with them, their eyes lighting up as he shares stories of Jesus and His love, is truly heartwarming. Yet, it's hard to imagine that Luis' life was not always a happy one
#BroadcastToBaptism #MonterreyMexico #awr #adventistworldradio About our channel
We are Adventist World Radio, dedicated to sending the gospel to every corner of the world, even in the most remote and inaccessible locations. Through radio broadcasts, Cell Phone Evangelism, Godpods, and Digital Evangelism on various social media platforms, we're striving to reach millions across the world in their native languages. Since we started broadcasting back in 1975, we've seen and heard some truly inspirational stories of people who've experienced life-changing encounters with God. Regardless of their beliefs or professions, we have seen God reach a pagan chieftain, a witch, a professional assassin, and even rebels. Witness God’s work at AWR, from broadcast to baptism. #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbPFaGOTrA
La nostra identità cristiana passa solo attraverso DIO. Solo Lui può modellarci nella giusto modo. Meditazione a cura del Past. Roberto Iannò Registrata presso la comunità di Cesena il Sabato 13 Luglio 2024 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nDNKjL7os
Meditazione a cura di: Mariarosa Cavalieri
Registrata presso: Chiesa di Bari il 13/07/2024 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYqC1JuB0k8
1 Re 5:1-12
Meditazione a cura di: Eliseo Testa
Registrata presso: Chiesa Avventista di Trieste il 13 Luglio 2024 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C_qx_CDaLo
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://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN4HQoErFTE
This story is a powerful testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel. A place once known for frivolity and drunkenness is now a place of praise and worship to our Creator. All this was made possible because one woman, Mama Miyembe, was willing to carry her radio with her and let the Gospel be heard from her garden. This story invites us all to join in spreading the good news of Jesus to a hurting and dying world through our prayers and generous support of Adventist World Radio. From broadcast to baptism, this is the mission of AWR360°
#ThePowerOfRadio #Tanzania #CommunityTransformation #BroadcastToBaptism #awr #adventistworldradio About our channel
We are Adventist World Radio, dedicated to sending the gospel to every corner of the world, even in the most remote and inaccessible locations. Through radio broadcasts, Cell Phone Evangelism, Godpods, and Digital Evangelism on various social media platforms, we're striving to reach millions across the world in their native languages. Since we started broadcasting back in 1975, we've seen and heard some truly inspirational stories of people who've experienced life-changing encounters with God. Regardless of their beliefs or professions, we have seen God reach a pagan chieftain, a witch, a professional assassin, and even rebels. Witness God’s work at AWR, from broadcast to baptism. #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC64GvMDGK4
Elsen Wight’s story
Elsen grew up in Kenya. When she was 22, she got her first job and moved to a new town. One day, she decided to visit her roommate’s workplace in the evening and needed to take public transportation to get there. In Kenya, there isn’t a bus system with regular stops. Instead, passengers board minivans that taxi them to their destinations. Drivers only stop when asked to.
Elsen started her trip around 6 p.m., and it was already getting a bit dark. She was travelling alone and felt that she could make it there before sunset. But instead of taking her regular stop, she decided to take a stop near downtown.
By the time she arrived at her destination, it was pitch dark. There were no street lights in the area—just an overpass, a pedestrian bridge, and lights in the distance.
She got out of the minivan and began to walk on the side of the road towards the lights. She was nervous walking alone but found some relief when she saw someone walking towards her on the pedestrian bridge. There seemed to be a second person as well, although it was hard to tell in the dark—everything just looked like moving shadows.
She thanked God that she was not alone. Moments later, she encountered the person coming towards her. It was a teenager, a homeless young man. He passed her, said “Hey Madame,” and grabbed her arm. She tried to break his grip while the other person started running towards them.
All of a sudden, she found herself face down on the street with two young men on her back. She started screaming. One man dug his nail into her throat to try to silence her.
Elsen noticed her phone had fallen a few metres in front of her. With all the strength she could muster, she yelled, “Get my phone!”
Both men got off her and ran towards the cell phone. She got up and ran as fast as she could in the direction of the lights. She only stopped running when she found herself under a street light. She was dirty and smelly, and her neck was bleeding.
All she remembered was her mother’s phone number, so she asked those nearby if she could borrow a phone to make a call. But after looking at her appearance, everyone she asked said no.
She walked to her workplace and used her manager’s phone to call her mother and tell her what had happened. Her manager said that the God she served protected her because that road was known for being extremely dangerous, leading to the deaths and rapes of many people.
Elsen knew at that moment that God was watching over her, and she has been convicted of His watchful care in her life ever since.
Michelle Solheiro resides in Edmonton, Alta., and wears many hats, with her most cherished being wife and mother.
Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/features/the-road-of-death
Tuesday 16 July 2024 Dear Friends
Hurricane Beryl, a catastrophic event, swept through the Caribbean and Mexico from 1 to 5 July, causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless. On 1 July, Hurricane Beryl landed on the island of Carriacou (Grenada) with sustained winds of 222 km/h (138mph). This is the strongest hurricane to be recorded in June, during the initial phase of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Beryl left a desolate panorama…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-07-19/2078/
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