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Adventist News Network – December 29, 2023

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Adventist News Network – December 29, 2023  |
This week on ANN:  |
In this retrospective episode of ANN, the Mwata School for the Deaf meets the needs of hearing-impaired students in Nairobi.  |
In Australia, a man on a bike with a book impacts thousands of lives around the world.  |
In Ghana, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, now a top military chaplain, is redefining pastoral ministry within the armed forces.  |
Plus, a boy from Rwanda reaches over two million people through church evangelism and the internet.  |
Stay tuned for these top stories from 2023 now.  |

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/adventist-news-network-december-29-2023/

Mission 150 – Episode 31 – Training Cross-Cultural Missionaries Today

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Sam and David are joined by a native of Kenya, Dr. Oscar Osindo, director of the Adventist Church’s Institute of World Mission, to talk about his many years of experience as a foreign missionary for the Church, about his years of involvement in ministry to Muslims, and his current work with the Institute of World Mission, training, resourcing and supporting current Seventh-day Adventist missionaries.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/mission-150-episode-31-training-cross-cultural-missionaries-today/

Lesson 13: The End of God’s Mission | 13.1 Revelation: God’s Last-Day Mission

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Read Revelation 1:1–7. In what ways do you see evidence that Revelation is focused on God’s mission in the last days?
“In this book, Jesus Christ reveals the future. God gave him the command to show his servants what must soon take place according to God’s will. Christ sent an angel to his servant John to convey everything. John passes on everything he has seen and heard. He testifies to what God has said and what Jesus Christ has shown and confirmed to him. Blessed is the one who reads the prophetic words of this book to others, and blessed are those who hear and act upon them. For soon all this will come to pass. John writes this to the seven churches in the province of Asia: I wish you grace and peace from God, who is always present, who was from the beginning, and who is to come; grace and peace also from the seven spirits before God’s throne and from Jesus Christ, who reliably testifies to God’s truth. He is the first to rise from death to an imperishable life and reigns over all the kings of the earth. He loves us and has shed his blood for us to free us from our guilt. He gives us a share in his reign and has made us priests who serve God, his Father. To him belong all honor and power for eternity. Amen! Look! Jesus Christ will come on the clouds. All people will see him, even those who crucified him. Then all the peoples of the earth will mourn and lament. This will surely happen. Amen!”
The passage from Revelation 1:1–7 focuses on the revelation of Jesus Christ about the future and indicates several signs that could point to God’s mission in the end times:
  1. God’s command to Jesus Christ: The passage emphasizes that God has given Jesus Christ the command to show his servants what must soon take place according to God’s will. This suggests that Revelation reveals a divine mission regarding the future.
  2. Prophetic words: In verse 3, it is emphasized that blessedness applies to those who read, hear, and act upon the prophetic words of the book. This could suggest that Revelation is not only a passive revelation but also a call to action in view of the imminent events in the end times.
  3. Soon to be fulfilled: The text highlights multiple times that the events will soon come to pass. This emphasizes the urgency of the message and could be interpreted as a sign of the immediacy of God’s mission in the end times.
  4. The return of Jesus Christ: The mention of the return of Jesus Christ on the clouds in verse 7 is a central element. The idea that all people, including those who crucified Jesus, will see him underscores the eschatological significance and God’s end-time mission.
  5. Grace and peace: The greetings to the seven churches and the mention of grace and peace from God, the seven spirits, and Jesus Christ could be considered signs of God’s mission of redemption and peace in the end times. Overall, the emphasis on prophetic revelation, imminent fulfillment, and the return of Christ suggests that Revelation deals with God’s mission in the end times and the upcoming eschatological events.
Read Revelation 1:6 and 1 Peter 2:9. What do the titles for the redeemed in these verses signify?
Revelation 1:6 – he gives us a share in his reign and has made us priests who serve God, his Father. To him belong all honor and power for eternity. Amen!
1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Both verses emphasize the special position of the redeemed and use titles that describe their identity and role in Christ:
1.Revelation 1:6: “Kings and Priests”
    • Kings: The title “Kings” emphasizes the royal dignity and authority of believers. Through Christ, they are called to participate in his royal reign.
    • Priests: The title “Priests” indicates that the redeemed have a special connection to God and are empowered to serve Him and mediate for others. This role as priests expresses closeness to God and the ability to engage in service.
2.1 Peter 2:9: “A royal priesthood”
    • This verse uses the expression “royal priesthood,” which, like Revelation 1:6, combines the idea of royal authority and priestly function.
    • Chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, God’s special possession: These additional descriptions emphasize the chosen, holy, and ownership relationship of the redeemed to God. In both verses, the special position of the redeemed as kings and priests, possessing royal authority and exercising a priestly function, is emphasized. These titles underscore the privileged position of believers in Christ and their destiny to play a significant role in God’s plan of redemption.
Not only have we been created by God, but we have been redeemed by Him, and at such an amazing cost, too. Why should this truth give us so much hope, no matter our present situation?
The truth that we are not only created by God but also redeemed by Him offers immense hope, regardless of the current situation. Here are some reasons why this truth is so encouraging:
  1. Value and Significance: The fact that God has created us and redeemed us at an astonishing price indicates our immeasurable worth. We are not randomly existing beings but intentionally wanted and loved by God.
  2. Love and Grace: Redemption through Jesus Christ reveals the love and grace of God. Regardless of our mistakes and weaknesses, God is willing to redeem us and enter into a relationship with us. This love and grace provide hope even in difficult situations.
  3. Forgiveness and New Beginning: Redemption means forgiveness and the possibility of a fresh start. Regardless of the mistakes we have made, redemption gives us the chance to begin anew and move toward a life in harmony with God’s intentions.
  4. Divine Care: The astonishing price of redemption, the sacrifice of Jesus, underscores God’s dedication to our well-being. This care gives us hope, knowing that God is not indifferent to our fate but actively interested in helping and guiding us.
  5. Purpose and Meaning: Redemption gives our lives deep purpose and meaning. We are not alone in this world but have a connection to God that fills our lives with significance. This connection offers hope even when external circumstances are challenging.
  6. Eternal Life: The hope of redemption extends beyond this transient world. It promises eternal life in the presence of God, where there will be no more tears, pain, or darkness.
Overall, the truth of creation and redemption by God gives us hope because it is based on love, grace, forgiveness, care, purpose, and the promise of eternal life. Even in the most difficult life situations, we can trust in this truth and find comfort.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-13-the-end-of-gods-mission-13-1-revelation-gods-last-day-mission/

God’s Mission, My Mission – Lesson 13: The End of God’s Mission | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley

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Series GOD’S MISSION, MY MISSION with Pastor Mark Finley  |
Lesson 13: The End of God’s Mission |
Lesson 13, “The End of God’s Mission,” guides us through the book of Revelation, emphasizing the clear focus on God’s end-time mission. The Trinity collaborates in rescuing humanity, with Revelation highlighting the urgency of this mission. The Three Angels’ Messages, situated in the context of the Great Controversy, call for proclaiming the eternal Gospel and promoting worship of the Creator. Success in the mission is defined by shaping faithful disciples who are pure, loyal, and open to the Holy Spirit. The vision of the New Earth concludes the lesson, encouraging believers to invest in God’s mission, reach unreached people groups, and ultimately live with the redeemed in the promised new heaven and on the New Earth.
Memory Text: 2.Peter 3:11.12 – “Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God . . . ?”  
Content:
13.1 Revelation: God’s Last-Day Mission
The opening lines of Revelation clarify its focus on God’s end-time mission. Verses 1:4–5 demonstrate the Trinity working together in the salvation of humanity, highlighting Jesus as a faithful witness and the firstborn from the dead. Titles in Revelation 1:6 and 1 Peter 2:9 emphasize that God’s redemption brings not only security but also a new, royal, and priestly status for believers. The urgency of the mission is underscored in Revelation 1:7, pointing out that Jesus is coming, and the nations will mourn their loss. Thus, Revelation clearly concentrates on God’s mission among people in the end times.
13.2 Three Angels’ Messages and Mission
Revelation provides a compelling depiction of the Great Controversy, particularly emphasized in Revelation 12:12, where the devil descends to earth with great wrath. Revelation 14:6–12 presents the Three Angels’ Messages, the core of our Seventh-day Adventist mission. This message warns of end-time events and calls for choosing the eternal Gospel and worshiping the Creator. Jesus’ statement that whoever does not gather with Him scatters underscores the urgency of our mission to prepare the world for the decision between life and death. Our calling is to proclaim the hope of the eternal Gospel and warn the world of the impending events while preserving God’s commandments and faith in Jesus.
13.3 The Final Crisis
The mission command that Jesus gave to His disciples emphasizes the universal significance of the message to be taken to all nations. The Three Angels’ Messages expressed in Revelation 14:6 reflect this mission, urging all nations and languages to recognize the truth. Christ’s love extends to all humanity, irrespective of race or ethnic background. The end times will be characterized by a clear separation between those who submit to Satan and those who obey Jesus Christ. Amid increasing polarization and threats to conscience freedom, it is urgently necessary to proclaim the Gospel and expose Satan’s strategies – a task central to the Three Angels’ Messages and our mission.
13.4 Success in Mission
Success in the mission is not solely defined by quantitative measures such as baptism numbers or church size but, above all, by the character of disciples who become faithful followers of Jesus. The focus is on the process of sowing and watering, while God brings about the growth, as described by Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:6. True followers of Jesus are characterized by purity and loyalty, akin to a pure bride remaining faithful to her fiancé. They heed the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit, remain unaffected by deceptions, doubts, or immoral behavior, and are open to correction and spiritual instruction. Success in the mission is thus manifested in shaping disciples who are not only saved but actively participate in Jesus’ mission.
13.5 Mission Complete
Revelation 21:1–4 and 21:22–22:5 paint the picture of a glorious New Earth, freed from death, sin, and wickedness. This paradise will be populated by people of all ethnicities and languages, reunited with their loved ones and encountering their loving Redeemer. The General Conference Mission Committee has established clear criteria for reached and unreached people groups, with a reached group being capable of testifying without external assistance. Now is the time to invest in God’s mission, make disciples of unreached people groups, and thus hasten the return of our Redeemer. This mission has the ultimate goal of living with the redeemed in the promised new heaven and on the New Earth.
13.6 Summary
The final lesson poignantly reflects on God’s end-time mission. Revelation highlights the Trinity working together in rescuing humanity and underscores the urgency of the mission amid the challenges of the end times. The Three Angels’ Messages are identified as the core of our Seventh-day Adventist mission, calling for proclaiming the eternal Gospel and promoting worship of the Creator. Success in the mission is measured not only quantitatively but, above all, by shaping faithful disciples with purity, loyalty, and openness to the Holy Spirit. The concluding lesson outlines the anticipated picture of the New Earth, populated by people of all ethnicities, and calls for investing in God’s mission, reaching unreached people groups, and ultimately living with the redeemed in the promised new heaven and on the New Earth.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/gods-mission-my-mission-lesson-13-the-end-of-gods-mission-sabbath-school-with-pastor-mark-finley/

The Ministry of Reconciliation | Pastor Ted Wilson

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It’s been more than 2,000 years since Jesus walked the dusty roads of Palestine. Yet, God is the same today as He was yesterday—reaching His hand out in reconciliation. Pastor Ted Wilson and his wife, Nancy, explore this topic, including God’s ministry of healing wounds, making people whole, and offering us the opportunity to be united in Him.
As prophecy foretold, we believe that Jesus came to this earth as a babe, lived a life filled with a heaven-sent purpose, died and rose again, and is now ministering on our behalf in the heavenly sanctuary. And soon, He will come again to take us home! 
Follow this weekly series with Pastor Ted Wilson to counter the devil’s deception with the truth of God. 
For a detailed look at the ministry of Jesus for, to, and toward us, visit https://www.adventist.org/who-are-seventh-day-adventists/salvation-in-jesus-alone/.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/the-ministry-of-reconciliation-pastor-ted-wilson/

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