Closer To Heaven
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10 March 2026 | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is asking for prayer and global solidarity amidst the rising conflict affecting residents of the Middle East. ADRA’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional office, country offices, and local partners are working to continue helping […] Source: https://atoday.org/adra-calls-for-prayer-and-support-for-people-in-the-middle-east/
Prepared by William Earnhardt for Sabbath School class, March 14, 2026.
Central Theme: This week we’ll see ways in which living with Christ can make a difference, now and eternally.
Read in Class: Colossians 3:1-6. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.
Study: What condition does Paul indicate is necessary for us to be heavenly-minded? What do you think that means?
Apply: How do we experience what it means to be dead to self and to earthliness and alive to “those things which are above” (Col. 3:1)? See also Romans 6:1-7.
Share: Your friend asks, “How do we follow the words “mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth” (Col. 3:5)?” What do you tell your friend?
Read in Class: Colossians 3:6-11. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.
Study: How does Paul continue with this train of thought?
Apply: What does putting off the old man look like for you in everyday life? See also, Romans 6:6 and Ephesians 4:22-24.
Share: Your friend complains that a kid from the church neighborhood, who is trying t find Jesus has joined her son’s youth Sabbath School class. Last week during prayer request time, he was talking about how frustrating his life is and accidently let a very bad word slip out. He apologized, and the teacher forgave him. Your friend thinks he should have been asked to leave the class. This is church after all! What do you tell your friend?
Read in Class: Colossians 3:12-14. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.
Study: How are believers described, and how do you think it relates to the qualities they are to “put on”?
Apply: How well are you representing Jesus in the way you treat others, especially those who may be unkind to you?
Share: Your friend says we hear too many sermons about forgiveness and need to hear more sermons about perfecting our character. What do you tell your friend?
Read in Class: Colossians 3:16-17. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.
Study: What specifically enables Christ to be in control, and what role does music play in all this?
Apply: We are told that whatever we do, “do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17). Can you truly say that you do that? If not, how can you change; that is, what must you stop doing if you cannot do it in the name of the Lord?
Share: Your friend asks how the Word of God “dwells” in us. What do you tell your friend?
Mission: Think about the kind of influence your life has on others. And though we tend to think of this in the context of our individual influence, what about our influence as a Sabbath School Class? How does your local Sabbath School class impact your local community?
Leamo grew up as a Samburu warrior in the rugged highlands of northern Kenya, where cattle raids and conflict were part of his daily life. Fear and hardship were constant companions. But in a moment of desperation, he cried out to a God he did not yet know—and that prayer marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. Through the work of Adventist World Radio and partners like Mara Vision Outreach, the gospel is reaching even the most remote communities. Literacy classes are opening doors for people who have never had the chance to read, and solar-powered AWR Godpods are placing the Bible within reach of those who have no electricity, no internet and often no access to traditional mission outreach. For Leamo, who could not read, the Godpod became a lifeline. As he listened, he began to understand the Bible for the first time. His faith grew, and before long he was sharing what he was learning with others around him. Today, Leamo is helping other warriors learn to read, pray and discover the hope found in God’s Word. Stories like his remind us that even the most remote places are not beyond the reach of the gospel. Through Adventist World Radio, lives are being changed and entire communities are encountering Jesus. As you prepare for this coming Sabbath’s Annual Offering, please prayerfully consider supporting the work of AWR at awr.org/give. Your gift helps place God’s Word into the hands of people in the most remote and unreached parts of the world . . . as well as in our own backyard. You can also download the offering packet for your church at https://awr.org/offering. 👉 Watch more Miracle Stories: https://tinyurl.com/awr360-miracle-stories Connect with us on social media
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Bible verse of the day: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." – 1 Peter 5:7-8 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
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