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In a dramatic turn of events at the Collegedale Corners Adventist Church, local member Brad Thompson claims he can physically feel his name being removed from the Book of Life after accidentally consuming a meat-based spring roll at Friday night vespers. “I knew something was wrong the moment I bit into it,” Thompson reported while […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-man-who-accidentally-ate-meat-on-friday-night-claims-he-can-feel-his-name-being-erased-from-book-of-life/
Witness the power of faith in Ukraine as Pastor Duane McKey shares comforting words that heal and inspire. Discover how baptism brings new hope to those enduring immense loss. Watch and subscribe for more on this journey of light and faith. #HopeInUkraine #FaithInAdversity #Resilience #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWiR3Am8ORQ #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCxI2wVXK7Y
Daily Lesson for Sunday 17th of November 2024
In addition to the specific miracles that John used to point to Jesus as the Messiah, he also recorded the broader discussion about the signs, works, and wonders that Jesus did.
The signs and wonders, in and of themselves, were not proof of His Messiahship because many prophets, sometimes false ones, also performed miracles. John did not record the signs because they pointed to a great miracle worker only. The signs that John wrote about had the unique character of pointing to Jesus as the Messiah and to show that He, indeed, came from God the Father Himself.
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Jesus used the signs to show His close working relationship with the Father. The two were one. The works showed that “ ‘the Father is in Me, and I in Him’ ” (John 10:38, NKJV; see also John 14:10-11.)
The purpose of Jesus’ coming was to do the works of the One who sent Him, in order that these works might be made manifest to the world. That is, He came to do the work that the Father sent Him to do, and the works that He did testified, clearly, that He was from the Father.
And yet, as we have already seen, even despite the powerful signs and the testimonies from many people, people still chose not to believe.
The religious leaders asked Jesus, “ ‘How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ Jesus answered them, ‘I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me’ ” (John 10:24-25, NKJV).
If Jesus had come right out and said He was the Messiah, the religious leaders—looking for anything they could find against Him—would have pounced on Him. Knowing this, Jesus instead pointed to the works He had done. If Jesus had said He was the Christ, they could easily seek to deny that. But how could they deny the signs, the works, and the wonders? These were powerful testimonies to who He was and where He had come from.
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How can we protect ourselves from having the kind of hard hearts we see among these religious leaders? In what ways might we be fighting against the work of God in our own lives? |
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24d-08-signs-works-and-wonders/
It is likely that Adventist Today readers aren’t be typical of most Seventh-day Adventists around the world. But inasmuch as we represent a rather significant portion of the church, it would seem in our church’s interest to make room for us. But can that happen? I’m not sure. Even if it were possible, it would be […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-can-this-church-change/
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=UTt1pWFppJI
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