Facebook post by “It Is Written Canada” that seemingly supported controversial Freedom Convoy said, “When governments, no matter their intention, step on our fundamental rights such as freedom of conscience, they step on the very essence of who we are.” Post included the hashtags “#freedomconvoy2022” and “#standtogether.” Several media outlets have reported on incidences of […] Source: https://atoday.org/it-is-written-canada-abruptly-takes-down-facebook-post-that-seemed-to-support-freedom-convoy/
Relationships [Should You Be Single or Be Married?]
Are you single? Maybe you’re looking for a spouse? Maybe you’ve been widowed or divorced? Or maybe, you just don’t feel called by God to be married! No matter why you are single, sometimes it can be hard and lonely. This week Jennifer and Sam talk to director of Focus Ministries, Andrea Hicks, to talk about how to find a blessing in your season of singleness. To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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Jesus Married?!
Was the son of God also the divine Bachelor? Was Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? These questions and more tackled by Matthew Korpman in a new Valentine’s edition of Bible Scholar Reacts, a YouTube series proudly sponsored by Adventist Today. To comment, click here. Source: https://atoday.org/jesus-married/
Tuesday: The New Covenant Has a Better Mediator
Read Hebrews 8:1-6. Why is Jesus a better Mediator of the covenant?
The Greek term mesites (mediator) derives from mesos (“middle”) and denotes the one who walks or stands in the middle. It was a technical term that referred to a person who fulfilled one or more of the following functions: (1) an arbiter between two or more parties, (2) a negotiator or business broker, (3) a witness in the legal sense of the word, or (4) one who stands as a surety and, thus, guarantees the execution of an agreement.
The English term “mediator” is too narrow a translation for mesites in Hebrews because it focuses only on the first two or three uses of the Greek term. Hebrews, however, emphasizes the fourth function. Jesus is not conceived as “mediator” in the sense that He settles a dispute between the Father and humans, or as a peacemaker who reconciles parties in disaffection, or as a witness who certifies the existence of a contract or its satisfaction. Instead, as Hebrews explains, Jesus is the guarantor (or surety) of the new covenant (Hebrews 7:22). In Hebrews, the term “mediator” is equivalent to “guarantor.” He guarantees that the covenant promises will be fulfilled.
Christ’s death makes the institution of the new covenant possible because it satisfies the claims of the first covenant with Israel (and even with the first humans in Eden), which had been broken (Hebrews 9:15-22). In this sense, Jesus is the guarantor who took upon Himself all the legal obligations of the covenant that had been broken. In another sense, Jesus’ exaltation in heaven guarantees that God’s promises to human beings will be fulfilled (Hebrews 6:19-20, ). Jesus guarantees the covenant because He has shown that God’s promises are true. By resurrecting Jesus and seating Him at His right hand, the Father has shown that He will resurrect us and also bring us to Him.
Jesus is a greater Mediator than Moses because He ministers in the heavenly sanctuary and has offered Himself as a perfect sacrifice for us (Hebrews 8:1-5, Hebrews 10:5-10). Moses’ face reflected the glory of God (Exodus 34:29-35), but Jesus is the glory of God (Hebrews 1:3, John 1:14). Moses spoke with God face to face (Exodus 33:11), but Jesus is God’s Word personified (Hebrews 4:12-13, ; John 1:1-3, John 1:14).
Yes, Christ has satisfied the demands of the covenant for obedience. In this light, what is the role of obedience in our life, and why is it still so important? |
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The Sanctuary in Light of the Cross Seminar on Zoom
While we are studying about Jesus’ priestly ministry in the sanctuary this quarter, the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church, has asked me to do a seminar on the sanctuary, as a part of their Friday evening Zoom vespers service. Since anyone can join on Zoom, I thought why not invite all my friends from Sabbath School Net to join us? The series continues every other Friday. A couple of weeks ago I did the preview, which was called “Bear Hugs and Kisses, A look at the atonement from the Father’s perspective.” Sorry I did not get invites sent out in time! However I want to invite you to join us this coming Friday as the series continues. Please check the schedule below, and I hope to get to meet you online.
The Zoom ID is 936 190 2575. The passcode is 615408
Friday February 18, 7pm EST. The Sanctuary and the Plan of Salvation.
Friday March 4, 7pm EST. The Cleansing of the Sanctuary Part 1.
Friday March 18, 7pm EST. The Cleansing of the Sanctuary Part 2.
I hope you can join us, and find fresh new Biblical revelations of the plan of salvation in the light of the sanctuary and the cross.
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