This week, ANN looks back at several news highlights from 2022, including the Executive Committee’s vote to temporarily attach the Ukrainian Union to the General Conference, the Adventist Church’s celebration of thousands of baptisms during an evangelistic series, and the 61st General Conference session takes places in Missouri. For more Adventist news, subscribe to our Youtube channel. ANN is the official news channel of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For all things Adventist news, visit adventist.news Follow ANN on social media!
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In this episode, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about the guiding light which led the shepherds to Jesus' manger in Bethlehem that holy night. On a dark and clear night, stars sparkled high above the hills where shepherds watched their sheep. But this evening was different for they "talked together of the promised Saviour, and prayed for the coming of the King to David's throne" (Ellen White, The Desire of Ages, page 47). Then suddenly, "an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified" (Luke 2:9, NIV). To comfort them, the angel said, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord" (verse 10, NIV). The angel explained that Baby Jesus was "wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger" (verse 12, NIV). And heaven rejoiced, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" (verse 14, KJV). Not only the shepherds saw that supernatural light; the wise men, known as Magi, in the land of Mesopotamia, also did. "As these Magi studied the starry heavens and sought to fathom the mystery hidden in their bright paths, they beheld the glory of the Creator. Seeking clearer knowledge, they turned to the Hebrew Scriptures" (Ellen White, The Desire of Ages, page 59). They were familiar with the prophecy of Balaam, who himself was from Mesopotamia and had once declared: "A Star will come out of Jacob; a Scepter will rise out of Israel" (Numbers 24:17, NIV). With this, the wise men wondered, "Could this be the Star?" True enough, "The magi had welcomed the light of heaven-sent truth; now, it was shed upon them in brighter rays. Through dreams, they were instructed to go in search of the newborn Prince" (Ellen White, The Desire of Ages, page 60). And so, they brought gifts and traveled, following the star for several weeks. Arriving in Jerusalem, they inquired, "Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him" (Matthew 2:2, ESV). Surprisingly, no one seemed to be aware of the news. When King Herod knew about this, he met with the wise men and instructed them, "Go and search diligently for the Child, and when you have found Him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship Him" (verse 8, ESV). And so, the Magi went on with their journey, following the guiding light to the manger of the blessed Child. As they reached His place, "they gave their hearts to Him as their Savior, and then poured out their gifts" (Ellen White, The Desire of Ages, p. 63). In reflection, we have the guiding light of Bible prophecy. The Apostle Peter assures us: "We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts" (2 Peter 1:19, NIV). Some people doubt Jesus' soon return but "wise" men and women who study the prophecies today are confident that what is yet to happen will definitely take place as prophesied. "Yet a little while, and the coming One will come and will not delay; but my righteous one shall live by faith" (Hebrews 10:37-38, ESV). As an appeal, let us follow this guiding light from God's Word. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2LsW4Ua1xU

“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Revelation 12:17). In the book of Revelation, the apostle John tells us precisely that Satan is angry with the remnant of God. He seeks to discourage God’s children during these end-times. This #short clip from the Global #Campmeeting sermon, “Final Coalition: Who Are the Remnant” by Pastor John Lomacang, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ghx5jDuCQ&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=38 reveals what Satan is doing now as he targets God’s remnant people. Watch the video to learn eight reasons why Satan is so angry with the remnant. ————————————————————————————
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How do you balance work and rest? Are you the type of person who works more and rests less? We live in a world where sleep and rest are neglected. We just want to work harder and produce more because this is how we measure success in this society. This #cut clip from the video, "Sleep [How Can We Get Better Sleep?]" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoMEne9Ol88&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo8z8roW1briblbYYPS-HpyE&index=18, demonstrates how many of us today disregard what God has planned for our lives from the beginning regarding work and rest. Balancing work and rest may be challenging, but it is essential because it is what God intended for us to do. Watch the video to learn how to balance work and rest for a happy and healthy life. ———————————————————————————— 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 and find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Good Tidings From the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists [History] In this special episode of This Week in Adventist History, Drs. David Trim and Dragoslava Santrac share some good tidings about the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists, which has provided us with a lot of inspiring stories this year. We also look at the life of Thelma Smith, an American missionary who dedicated 47 years of her life in mission. Watch the video above to learn more about those good news. And visit https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/ for more Adventist stories and events. Established in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. To learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church, visit https://www.adventist.org/. Subscribe to this channel and click the notification bell so you’ll never miss a new video. Follow us on these social media platforms:
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