Even in this broken world, God’s love never fails. As you rest in Him today, may you find comfort in His love, encouragement in His promises and peace in knowing He cares for you. In what ways have you felt God’s care this week? Share your thoughts in the comments. #HappySabbath #AWR360 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qxRYmEyCDwo
Sabbath: The Message of the Cross
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 4th of July 2026
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Read for This Week’s Study
1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Colossians 1:20, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 13:16-47, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.
Memory Text:
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV).
C icero, a pagan Roman writer and orator, had told the Roman people to not even think about the cross, so abhorrent was it as a means of death. Although Cicero died about a half century before Jesus was born, his statement illustrates the contempt with which the Romans had held the cross. It was so bad that they should not even think about it.
In contrast, Paul would write: “The message of the cross . . . is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV). For Paul, the Cross is the instrument of reconciliation between God and man (Ephesians 2:16, Colossians 1:20), the supreme symbol of Jesus’ humility (Philippians 2:8), and the place where our immense debt was paid (Colossians 2:14).
The Cross is Paul’s answer to the problems in Corinth. You don’t have to go very far in 1 Corinthians to realize that he is very concerned about one major issue: divisions in the church. Paul is so perplexed that right after the greetings (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) and the thanksgiving section (1 Corinthians 1:4-9), this is the first topic he addresses (1 Corinthians 1:10-17). This week, we will turn to the powerful message of the Cross as the answer to this problem and to other issues in Corinth.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, July 11.
The Day the Apostle Phillip Defied the Torah
by Andrew Dykstra | 3 July 2026 | The book of Acts describes the rapid growth of Christianity after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. Acts narrates many individual conversions, but one stands out: an unnamed Ethiopian eunuch on his way home from worshiping in Jerusalem. This Ethiopian eunuch was an important official […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-day-the-apostle-phillip-defied-the-torah/
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1418
Bible verse of the day: "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." — John 15:7 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting!
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Adventist News from Around the World – 03 July 2026
ALMONTE SPRINGS, FL – After falling victim to a devastating $65,000 debt consolidation scam, 72-year-old Kathleen Kornaker reclaimed her financial stability and peace of mind through the lifelines of whole-person healthcare and legal aid. With the guidance of an AdventHealth Well 65+ social worker, Kornaker was connected to the Legal Aid Society, enabling her to […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventist-news-from-around-the-world-03-july-2026/
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