Did you know that although there is great religious freedom in most of the western world, there are many communities where it is still dangerous to talk about Jesus? On ANN Weekly, Adventist Mission shares how digital communications can put the lives and work of Adventist missionaries serving in many of these unreached communities at risk. They also explain the “veil of protection” they are including with their content. Learn more on ANN Weekly and find other Adventist news stories on our website, adventist.news. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUI3Mc3UCtI

This week, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about the last blessing Jesus mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus said in Matthew 5:10-12, "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Sadly, persecution of God’s people entered this world after the Fall when Cain killed Abel. Through the centuries, many who have followed God have suffered and died at the hands of those who have rebelled against Him. Those who have suffered "had trial of mockings and scourgings…of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned…sawn in two…tempted…slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—of whom the world was not worthy" (Hebrews 11:36-38). Yet, they’ve found God’s promises to be true: "As your days, so shall your strength be" (Deuteronomy 33:25) and "My grace is sufficient for you: for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). Referring to Daniel and his friends, who refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image, Ellen White wrote, "If you are called to go through the fiery furnace for His sake, Jesus will be by your side, even as He was with the faithful three in Babylon. Those who love their Redeemer will rejoice at every opportunity of sharing with Him humiliation and reproach. The love they bear their Lord makes suffering for His sake sweet" (Thoughts From the Mount of Blessings, page 30). Indeed, when we suffer for God, He promises us His presence and say with the Apostle Paul, "I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for Whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings…" (Philippians 3:8, 10). Indeed, God is powerful. He has promised not only to be with us but also to bring a blessing out of suffering for His sake. He assures us, "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10). To learn more about this topic, read Ellen White's book Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing and download its digital copy at https://egwwritings.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1sZ63NSDCM

Are you loving and forgiving others even when it’s hard? This #short clip from the Global Campmeeting sermon, “How Do We Know Our Way To Salvation?”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okQScCqQMdc&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=9 by Jill Morikone reminds us that we are His chosen and beloved children. As His children, we are encouraged to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. May we bear with and forgive one another as the Lord has forgiven us. (Colossians 3:12-13). The grace given to us will grow as we extend it to others, even when it is difficult. Watch the video to learn how love and forgiveness can help us grow in grace. ————————————————————————————
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Adventist health education is not only meant to equip medical professionals for the future. It is part of God’s plan to redeem and restore the world. For this reason, Adventists in northern Nigeria gathered to pray for the new Jengre Adventist College of Nursing Sciences prior to its official opening. Learn more on ANN Weekly and find other Adventist news stories on our website, adventist.news. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e46BCPhUmDc

What is growing in grace? Do you believe that you are saved by grace? This #cut clip from the video, “Legalism vs. Grace [Navigating Between the Two]” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtU0Hzk91ng&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo8z8roW1briblbYYPS-HpyE&index=21, explains that living by grace does not mean we have to “do more,” nor is scripture a punishment to guilt us into working to earn God’s love. We can do nothing to “earn” salvation or be “more” saved, for we are already children of grace. Watch the video to learn how growing in grace allows us to look to Jesus as He transforms us to be more like Him. ———————————————————————————— 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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