Everyone enjoys receiving gifts. Whether it be for a birthday, holiday celebration, or as an unexpected act of appreciation, gifts demonstrate that the giver cares for the one they are giving the gift to. Throughout the course of history, the greatest gift-giver of all is God. In this video, Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, explores Gifts of the Spirit found in 1 Corinthians 12 and takes a deeper look at one gift in particular–the gift of prophecy. He also answers questions like: What is prophecy? How does it benefit the Church? How can I tell if someone is a true prophet? Is the gift of prophecy relevant today? Want to know more? 🔗 For a detailed look at what the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes about the Gift of Prophecy, visit https://www.adventist.org/gift-of-prophecy/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4eTu_X0tXM
The Locked Church Door
by S.M. Chen | 25 January 2024 | We had planned to get together for some time—a Norwegian friend and I, someone I’d known since college days—which goes back decades. He’d expressed interest in meeting the Ukrainian couple I have been sponsoring in my home since September. My Norwegian friend has a female friend, a […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-locked-church-door/
Lesson 4: The Lord Hears and Delivers | 4.5 Help From the Sanctuary
4.5 Help From the Sanctuary
Read Psalm 3:5; 14:7; 20:2–4; 27:5; 36:9; 61:5; and 68:6.36. Where does help come from in these verses?
The verses emphasize the help and refuge that come from the sanctuary. Here are some thoughts on each verse:
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Psalm 3:5:
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The psalmist expresses confidence in God’s help, even during sleep. The sanctuary is a place where God’s protection is experienced.
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Psalm 14:7:
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Zion is presented as the source of help and redemption. Deliverance comes from God, who resides in the sanctuary.
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Psalm 20:2–4:
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This blessing invokes God’s help from the sanctuary. The request is heard from the sanctuary, and God responds.
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Psalm 27:5:
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The imagery of God as a refuge in the sanctuary is vividly portrayed. It is a place of safety and security.
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Psalm 36:9:
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The sanctuary is depicted as a source of living water and light. In God’s presence in the sanctuary, believers find true life and understanding.
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Psalm 61:5:
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The psalmist longs to find refuge in God’s sanctuary. The imagery of God’s wings symbolizes protection and care.
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Psalm 68:6.36:
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These verses emphasize that God in the sanctuary provides refuge and help for the needy, prisoners, and lonely.
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In Hebrews 4:15–16, it is highlighted that we have a High Priest (Jesus Christ) who has been tempted like us but without sin. The reference to the throne of grace as a place of help and mercy aligns with the concept that help comes from the sanctuary. The sanctuary represents God’s grace through which we can experience deliverance and redemption.
Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-4-the-lord-hears-and-delivers-4-5-help-from-the-sanctuary/
Dieu le perdant!
par Jack Hoehn | 25 janvier 2024 | Ma femme Deanne prétend que lorsque je gagne un match, je suis bavard et je veux discuter de chaque jeu; lorsque je perds, je suis silencieux et maussade, je m’ennuie et j’ai immédiatement envie de passer à autre chose. Elle est animée d’un tel esprit compétitif que […] Source: https://atoday.org/dieu-le-perdant/
Harmony in Mission: An Orientation of New Pastors and Interns
From Sabbath 13 to Thursday 18 January 2024, the British Union Conference (BUC) hosted 22 newly appointed pastors, interns, and Bible workers who have responded to the call of mission within the UK and Ireland at its offices in Watford. Under the theme ‘Harmony in Mission’, the orientation began with attendees being urged to explore the diverse churches in Watford and surrounding areas for a discussion later in the day. The intention was to enable the attendees to gather valuable insights as…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-01-25/1823/
