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Friday: Further Thought – A Day in the Ministry of Jesus

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Daily Lesson for Friday 12th of July 2024

Read Ellen G. White, “At Capernaum,” Pages 252–261; “Thou Canst Make Me Clean,” Pages 262–266, in The Desire of Ages.

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What picture of Jesus does Mark 1:1-45 present? Jesus has authority to call disciples, and they respond. He is holy in contrast to unclean spirits under Satan. A great battle is going on between good and evil, and Jesus has more power than the demons. Jesus has compassion for sick people and helps them, touching them when perhaps no one else would.

“Jesus in the synagogue spoke of the kingdom He had come to establish, and of His mission to set free the captives of Satan. He was interrupted by a shriek of terror. A madman rushed forward from among the people, crying out, ‘Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art; the Holy One of God.’

“All was now confusion and alarm. The attention of the people was diverted from Christ, and His words were unheeded. This was Satan’s purpose in leading his victim to the synagogue. But Jesus rebuked the demon, saying, ‘Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.’ . . . He who had conquered Satan in the wilderness of temptation was again brought face to face with His enemy. The demon exerted all his power to retain control of his victim. To lose ground here would be to give Jesus a victory. . . . But the Saviour spoke with authority, and set the captive free.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, Pages 255, 256.

Meanwhile, our Lord carried on a busy ministry, moving from place to place, almost constantly in touch with many people. How did He maintain a calm and steady approach to ministry and people? It was doubtless through His daily experience of prayer.

Think about what might be a workable schedule for you in regard to time for prayer and study of the Scriptures. Find what works for you, and take that time to develop a peaceful spirit, guided by the Spirit and the Word of God.

Discussion Questions

  1. Talk in class about the question of prayer and why it is so important in the Christian life. What are some of the questions people have about the purpose and efficacy of prayer?
  2. In class, talk about cases in which it might be best, at certain times, not to say too much about our faith. When might that be the prudent thing to do, and yet, how can we do that without compromising our witness?
  3. Who are the “lepers” in your culture today? How could your church reach out and “touch” these individuals to bring the gospel to them?
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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24c-02-further-thought-a-day-in-the-ministry-of-jesus/

Could He Abandon the Only Life He’d Know

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Taren, moved by the radio program he had heard at home, decided to leave his life as a rebel behind. He informed his council about his decision, surprising them with his desire to abandon the fight. Miraculously, they allowed him to leave. Tero returned to his overjoyed family and, a month later, was baptized along with his entire family by Pastor Robert Dulay, a leader of Adventist World Radio in the Philippines. Taren expressed his readiness to face any consequences, finding an unshakeable freedom in his newfound faith
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – July 11, 2024

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Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktOmlY9Oj5E

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