Amara delusione
Caro fratello Himes, dopo aver studiato e pregato molto… ora vedo una gloria nel settimo mese che non avevo mai visto prima. Siamo quasi a casa. Gloria! Gloria! Gloria! Venite a Gesù Cristo, l’agnello che è stato immolato e che ora vive, così che possiate vivere. Obbedite alla sua parola e credete. Quindi non c’è tempo da perdere. Non dovete rimandare, vi scongiuro! No, neanche per un istante! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AiXlm6snQE
Lesson 1 God’s Mission to Us: Part 1 – 1.6 Summary
The lesson begins with the consideration of God’s mission to turn towards His fallen creation and redeem it. It highlights how humanity fell from its original perfection due to the disobedience of Adam and Eve. The question “Where are you?” in Genesis 3:9–15 symbolizes God’s search for His fallen creation and emphasizes His missionary nature. This question expresses God’s longing to find, save, and be with us despite our sins.
The lesson also underscores God’s missionary nature to connect with people and be with them, as expressed in the promises to Abraham and his descendants. The stories of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses show how God always desired to be with His people.
The significance of the Old Testament sanctuary as a symbol of God’s presence is illuminated. The question of how we experience God’s presence in our own lives prompts personal reflection.
The incarnation of Christ in the New Testament is considered the culmination of God’s mission. The announcement of Jesus’ birth and John 1:14–18 illustrate how Jesus brings God’s love and mission into the world by being “God with us.”
The text emphasizes how the life and ministry of Jesus are the ultimate revelation of God. John 3:16 shows the interconnection between God’s love and mission, as God loved the world so much that He sent His Son. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20 provides assurance as Jesus promises to always be with us as we engage in God’s mission.
The lesson concludes with the consideration of Jesus’ promise in John 14:1–3 and the end-time message of the Bible. The Book of Revelation shows that God’s desire to be with people will be fulfilled in the new earth, marking the culmination of His mission.
The weekly challenges encourage a conscious engagement with God’s mission, opening the heart to His work, and deeper involvement in His mission. The “Challenge Plus” encourages a focus on mission in our immediate surroundings and praying for people.
Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-1-gods-mission-to-us-part-1-1-6-summary/
Call to Prayer – Day 7: Praying for the Imprisoned – Paul Llewellyn
We're already at day 7 of our Canada-wide Call to Prayer for Our Children! Only one more day left! Today, we pray for children who have been estranged or trapped in addictions. Listen as Paul Llewellyn emphasizes the importance of a mother's prayer for her children. He may have had a stubborn streak, but the patient, persistent, and loving response of his mother did not fall short of Jesus's ear. Amazingly, together, they teamed up to pray an even bigger prayer: the saving of his alcoholic, imprisoned brother. Access today's written prayer or sign up to receive email updates: https://itiswrittencanada.ca/calltoprayer/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdS4Q_3BrLI
Filmmaking and Acting Workshop Expands Opportunities for Media Ministries in the Philippines
More than 50 participants from Central and South Philippines congregated in Cebu City from July 19–22, 2023, for a four-day workshop in filmmaking and acting. The event, organized by the Communication…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/filmmaking-and-acting-workshop-expands-opportunities-for-media-ministries-in-the-philippines
The Great Controversy Chapter 22: Prophecies Fulfilled Part 2
This week, Pastor Ted Wilson continues the discussion on Chapter 22 of The Great Controversy, titled “Prophecies Fulfilled,” in which early Advent believers eagerly awaited Christ’s soon return and shared this amazing news with others. But again, they were destined for disappointment. Christ did not come on October 22, 1844, as they expected. Yet even this tremendous disappointment was foretold in Scripture. A large group who had professed belief renounced their faith, never to return. Like Jonah, they blamed God and would rather die than live. There were some, though, who did not fully understand why Jesus had not come but did not give up their faith. They were sure that the prophecies were correct. They believed God's Word and knew it was within those sacred pages where the answer would be found. To learn more about “Prophecies Fulfilled” and how it relates to our present experience, read The Great Controversy by Ellen White at https://greatcontroversyproject.org/ and join us next week for more. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DdHJAttOew
