Uncover the profound reasons behind God's call for us to consecrate our lives, including our time, abilities, bodies, and material possessions to Him. This enlightening short delves into how such dedication promotes our spiritual growth and character development. By recognizing God's ownership over all and His boundless love, our gratitude and love flourish. Discover how faithful stewardship acts as a bulwark against covetousness and selfishness, fostering a spirit of economy, efficiency, and generosity. Learn how, by serving others and sharing the blessings we've received, we not only benefit those around us but also contribute significantly to God's church. To watch the full video from Elder Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, paste this link into your browser:
https://youtu.be/3Mt0he4IRNE Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCo0revh-Z8
Sexual Freedom Predicts the Collapse of Culture
Throughout history, there has been no documented case of a community maintaining its strength, its liveliness, its success after a completely new generation has inherited a tradition that does not prioritize abstinence before marriage and loyalty within marriage to the next generation. Could this potentially lead to the downfall of civilization? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaBPwrwKP4k
Wednesday: Caring for the Community
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 10th of April 2024
The early Christian church grew not only because its members preached the gospel but also because they lived the gospel. Believers modeled the ministry of Christ who “went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people” (Matthew 4:23, NKJV). Jesus deeply cared for people, and so did the New Testament church. It was this unselfish love and commitment to meeting human needs combined with sharing the good news of the gospel in the Holy Spirit’s power that made such an impact on the world in the early centuries of the Christian church.
Read Acts 2:44-47, Acts 3:6-9, and Acts 6:1-7. Although circumstances vary, what principles can we learn from these passages about authentic Christianity?
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These New Testament believers followed the model of Christ, who as Peter expressed was “ ‘anointed . . . with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him’ ” (Acts 10:38, NKJV). Christ’s church was His body on earth, and it, too, in these early centuries, expressed Christ’s sacrificial love and concern for hurting, broken humanity. These believers were living examples of Christ’s compassion.
In the great controversy raging in the universe, the devil wants to deface the image of God in humanity. The purpose of the gospel is to restore the image of God in humanity. This restoration includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing.
In John 10:10, Jesus reveals His plan for each one of us.
“ ‘The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly’ ” (NKJV). He longs for us to be physically healthy, mentally alert, emotionally stable, and spiritually whole.
This is especially true in the light of His promised return. This world is facing an enormous crisis. Jesus’ own predictions in Matthew 24:1-51 and Luke 21:1-38 foretell catastrophic conditions on the earth before His return. When Christ touches us with His healing grace, we long to touch others with the touch of Christ so that they can be made whole. Jesus sends us out into a broken world as ambassadors for Christ to touch others with His love. New Testament Christianity was characterized by the Christians’ love for one another and their communities.
Discuss: What role does the church have in cooperating with Christ in proving Satan’s charges wrong?
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – April 9, 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=fXPDpe4wlnw
Unveiling the Power of Our Story
Discover our film's odyssey, from inception to market and dive into this heartfelt exploration of storytelling's unique ability to connect, inspire, and resonate with audiences far and wide. Watch the full episode.
https://youtu.be/xj2IAEafJOI Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oualPvxJ00U
