In a bold step toward fostering the next generation of church leaders, the Southwestern Union, under the leadership of Carlos Craig, union president, and in collaboration with Southwestern Adventist U…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/southwestern-union-announces-initiatives-to-support-southwestern-adventist-university-theology-and-education-majors
Thursday: Lest the Righteous Be Tempted
Daily Lesson for Thursday 1st of February 2024
Read Psalms 37:1,8; Psalms 49:5-7; Psalms 94:3-7; and Psalms 125:3. What struggle does the psalmist face?
These psalms lament the current prosperity of the wicked and the challenge that this fact poses to the righteous. The wicked not only prosper but at times also openly despise God and oppress others. The perplexing issue is that while “the scepter of wickedness” (Psalms 125:3, NKJV) dominates the world, the “scepter of righteousness” (Psalms 45:6, NKJV) seems to be failing. Why not, then, give up and embrace evil as others do?
Read Psalms 73:1-20,27. What brings the psalmist through the crisis? What is the end of those who trust in futile things? See also 1 Peter 1:17.
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While the psalmist in Psalms 73:1-28 remained focused on the current iniquity in the world, he was unable to see the big picture from God’s point of view. The problem that the prosperity of evil posed to his faith was overwhelming; he believed, also, that his argument about the uselessness of faith was based on reality.
However, Psalms 73:1-28 shows that “these things mock those who ignore the first verse of this psalm, which is the summary of the whole psalm: ‘How good the God of Israel is to those who are upright in heart!’ ”—Johannes Bugenhagen, Reformation Commentary on Scripture (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2018), p. 11.
The psalmist is led to the sanctuary, the place of God’s sovereign rule, and was reminded there that “today” is only one piece of the mosaic, and he should consider the “end,” when the wicked will face God’s judgment. The fact that the psalmist understood this truth in the sanctuary and confessed his previous folly shows that reality can be grasped only by spiritual insight and not by human logic.
How does the promise of God’s judgment upon the world, and upon all its evil, give you comfort when so much evil now goes unpunished?
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La Universidad Adventista de Alemania celebra su 125 aniversario en 2024
La Universidad Adventista de Friedensau, establecida originalmente como escuela misionera e industrial cerca de Möckern (Alemania) en 1899, celebra en 2024 su notable trayectoria de 125 años, según el sitio web de la División Intereuropea. La institución se ha convertido desde sus humildes comienzos en una prestigiosa universidad de la Iglesia Adventista reconocida por el […] Source: https://atoday.org/la-universidad-adventista-de-alemania-celebra-su-125-aniversario-en-2024/
God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – January 31, 2024
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=DXukMq6wxQE
Scottish Mission Training Day: Igniting Leaders, Building Community
The Scottish Mission held its annual training day on Sunday, 28 January. This wasn’t just a recurring gathering, it was a catalyst for inspiration and development. Over 100 committed leaders from across Scotland gathered in Crieff Adventist Church eager to connect, learn, and return empowered to their communities. Keynote with a Moral Compass
The keynote presenter for the day had travelled from Dublin to inspire those who attended. Pastor Damion Lewis’s presentation struck a resonant chord….Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-01-31/scottish-mission-training-day-igniting-leaders-building-community/
