Why doesn’t God do something about all the terrible things happening in the world today? Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, explores this topic, including the harrowing realities of war and violence that have plagued humanity since time immemorial, from the biblical story of Cain and Abel to the heart-wrenching scenes in modern war-torn regions of the world. This thought-provoking discussion raises crucial inquiries: Why does God allow such suffering? What is the nature of the original war that started in heaven with Lucifer's fall? How does this celestial conflict relate to our current struggles on Earth? Join us as we explore these deep questions through the lens of biblical narratives and insights from Ellen White’s 'Patriarchs and Prophets.' This video is an invitation to understand the great controversy between good and evil and find hope amidst the chaos. Follow this weekly series with Pastor Ted Wilson to counter the devil's deception with the truth of God. 🔗 For a detailed look at this fundamental belief, visit https://www.adventist.org/the-great-controversy/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0y1eTMREaY
Democracy, Freedom, and My Church
by Hannele Ottschoffski | 14 December 2023 | I have often wondered why we do not learn from our history. Then I realized that many people do not know our history. Even as a person who has lived more than 75 years on this earth, there are lots of things I don’t know, just because […] Source: https://atoday.org/democracy-freedom-and-my-church/
Geoscience Research Institute Hosts Field Groundbreaking Conference in Tanzania
The Geoscience Research Institute (GRI) recently hosted its first field conference on the African continent in Tanzania. Field conferences go beyond traditional meetings and lectures to immerse partic…… Source: https://adventist.news/en/news/geoscience-research-institute-hosts-field-groundbreaking-conference-in-tanzania
The Great Controversy in the spiritual realm #Short
Take an eye-opening look at the great controversy battle, shedding light on the urgent times we live in. Explore how Satan's fallen angels deceive humanity by posing as departed loved ones, using this illusion to manipulate and control. This video uncovers the dark tactics employed by malevolent forces to impersonate deceased friends and relatives, exposing the dangers of communing with these entities. Gain insight into the profound implications of these deceptions on our spiritual understanding and understand why awareness is crucial in these end times.
#Shorts #YouTubeShorts To watch the full video, paste this link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ey35pnydpg&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo8tgzOLsPqMwfAHSwFHU-Xx&index=8 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDWRF0qMjuQ
Friday: Further Thought – Mission to the Unreached: Part 2
Daily Lesson for Friday 15th of December 2023
“Among those whom the Jews styled heathen were men who had a better understanding of the Scripture prophecies concerning the Messiah than had the teachers in Israel. There were some who hoped for His coming as a deliverer from sin. Philosophers endeavored to study into the mystery of the Hebrew economy. But the bigotry of the Jews hindered the spread of the light.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 33.
“The Lord Jesus, the mighty Saviour, has died for these souls. He can arouse them from their indifference, he can awaken their sympathies, he can soften their hearts, he can reveal to their souls the beauty and power of the truth. The Master-worker is God, and not finite man; and yet he calls upon men to be the agents through whom he can impart light to those in darkness. God has jewels in all the churches, and it is not for us to make sweeping denunciation of the professed religious world, but in humility and love, present to all the truth as it is in Jesus. Let men see piety and devotion, let them behold Christlikeness of character, and they will be drawn to the truth. . . . They are to lift up Jesus, the world’s Redeemer; they are to hold forth the word of life.”—Ellen G. White, Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, January 17, 1893.
Discussion Questions
- What are some of the immediate needs in the areas where you live that could give you and your church the opportunity to reach out to souls who don’t know the truths that we do?
- Look at Ellen G. White’s words above regarding those of other faiths: “God has jewels in all the churches, and it is not for us to make sweeping denunciation of the professed religious world.” In other words, how can we show people the error of their ways while at the same time not denigrating the people personally?
- “ ‘When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?’ ” (Luke 18:8, NKJV). What does Jesus mean by this rhetorical question? What is the difference between faith and belief? Why might people who have the correct belief be found void of faith when Christ returns?
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