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Filippesi 3:13 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore

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“… Ma faccio una cosa, dimenticando le cose che stanno dietro e protendendomi verso le cose che stanno davanti”. 📖 Filippesi 3:13
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
👉 Rubrica a cura di Anna Cupertino
🗣 Speaker: Elisa Ghiuzan Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejfPkFlviOY

Comments of the Week December 2-8

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Comments of the Week December 2-8 “This conspiracy theory-driven, anti-vaccination, Christian nationalist rhetoric has no place in our churches. Praying for this individual, his family, and everyone under his significant level of influence as this church tries to move forward from his years of leadership there.” –-Bonnie Smith and Tim Mayne on the dismissal of […] Source: https://atoday.org/comments-of-the-week-dec-2-8/

11: The Father, the Son, and the Spirit – Singing with Inspiration

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John has written what is possibly the most well-known Bible verse in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son” which has had many say 
Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice – Hymn 273 and 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272. John writes of many people who turned to Jesus in this quarter’s studies. Here are two hymns from which to choose for your theme hymn this quarter.

 “God in three persons, blessed Trinity” (endings of verses 1 and 4) is found in 
Hymn 73 – Holy, Holy, Holy giving us a beautiful reminder this week of The Father, the Son, and the Spirit.

A key Bible text on Sunday is sung in 
Hymn 78 – For God So Loved The World just as is stated in John 3:16.

Monday has two key elements, The Word, and the incarnate Son. These are in 
Hymn 274 – O Word Of God Incarnate.

 If Jesus, as a human being, can be totally surrendered to the Father, I wish to sing
All To Jesus I Surrender – Hymn 309 for all that Jesus has done for me, a weak human being, and yet He saves me.

We are blessed with a number of hymns about the Holy Spirit for our Wednesday study time. Here are just three:
Hymn 260 – Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit,
Hymn 268 – Holy Spirit, Light Divine and
Hymn 269 – Come, Holy Spirit.

 With the Holy Spirit doing such a beautiful work in each of our lives, we certainly can say 
I Know Whom I have Believed – Hymn 511.

The big word for Thursday is “true” (or truth). Knowing the Truth, we are able to sing 
Christ Is The World’s True Light – Hymn 345 to guide us each and every day through until Jesus comes to take us all Home.

 Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless many others.

 To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

  2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/11-the-father-the-son-and-the-spirit-singing-with-inspiration/

11: The Father, the Son, and the Spirit – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought: To understand God, we must look at Jesus and what is revealed in the word. This lesson presents the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
December 14, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read John 7:16, 8:38, 14:10,23

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
  2. What do these texts teach us about the relationship between Jesus and the Father?
  3. Personal Application: How would your life be changed if your thoughts and actions were a full expression of God’s will for you?” Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How do we know God? Is it knowing about Him? Is it having a relationship with Him? How does that work? How do we get to know a Spirit; a God that man has never seen; Jesus who lived 2,000 years ago and is in heaven?.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read John 1:10-13.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What does this tell us about the importance of the Holy Spirit for conversion?
  3. Personal Application: If the Holy Spirit brings conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment; how can we be sure we are not resisting that conviction? Why is once-saved, always saved a deterrent to the convicting power of the Spirit? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What does the Holy Spirit do? Does He make us feel good? Give us wisdom and strength? Show us our sins? Give us power and gifts? I think some people have a misunderstanding of the Spirit’s role in their lives.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read John 17:1-26.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What words or phrases express the desire of Jesus for a close relationship between Himself and His disciples?
  3. Personal Application: How can we better reflect the love of God in our own lives? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How are we supposed to live in the world and yet not be influenced by the world? Should we try to isolate ourselves from the world like the monks, or the Essenes, or John the Baptist in the wilderness?.” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 3:7-9.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. How does this reveal the breach that sin caused? What does it mean that God was seeking them out, and not they seeking Him out?
  3. Personal Application: Have you ever felt frustrated or discouraged when you didn’t understand or comprehend what some passage in the Bible said? How did you deal with that situation? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/11-the-father-the-son-and-the-spirit-teaching-plan/

Lesson 11.The Father, the Son, and the Spirit | 11.2 Jesus and the Father | THEMES IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN | LIVING FAITH

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11.2 Jesus and the Father
Jesus: Revealer of the Father and Restorer of the Relationship with God
Read Genesis 3:7–9. How is the break caused by sin made clear here? What does it mean that it was God who sought the people and not the other way around?
The creation story shows that we were created for a close, personal relationship with God. However, sin profoundly disrupted this relationship, as described in Genesis 3:7–9. The people hid from God because they felt shame and fear—the direct consequences of their separation from Him. Remarkably, it was God who sought them, not the other way around. This demonstrates that God, despite our sin, takes the initiative to find and save us. His love remains unwavering, even when we reject Him.
The plan of restoration culminates in Jesus, the Word, becoming flesh (John 1:14). Through His life and teachings, Jesus revealed the glory and nature of the Father. His incarnation is an act of divine grace through which God revealed Himself to us in a profound way. Jesus brought healing for the break caused by sin and enabled us to enter into fellowship with God again.
This offer of restoration is universal, but it requires faith and acceptance. Through Jesus, the character of God—His love, mercy, and justice—becomes visible. His mission reveals that the Father is not waiting for us to return to Him but is actively seeking us to bring us back into a relationship filled with grace and fellowship with Him.
Final Thought:
In Jesus, we see the immeasurable love of the Father, who was willing to do everything to bring us back to Himself. Our task is to respond with open hearts and accept the grace offered to us in Christ.
What wonderful hope for us becomes visible in the following verses? John 1:1–2; 5:16–18; 6:69; 10:10, 30; 20:28
The wonderful hope highlighted in the mentioned verses lies in the profound revelation of Jesus Christ as God and the promise of eternal life accessible through Him. Here is a brief reflection on this hope:
John 1:1–2
Jesus, the Word, was with God from the beginning and is God Himself. This truth shows that Jesus is not only a mediator but God Himself who came into the world to save us.
→ Hope: Our salvation is guaranteed by the power and eternity of Jesus Christ. He who created the world has the power to give us new life.
John 5:16–18
Jesus reveals that He works in unity with the Father and claims a unique relationship with God by calling God His Father. This shows His divinity and the close connection between the Father and the Son.
→ Hope: We can trust that Jesus acts in complete harmony with the Father to bring about our redemption.
John 6:69
The disciples confess, “You are the Holy God.” This confirms that Jesus is the promised Savior who has come to give life.
→ Hope: Jesus is the only true way to God, and in Him, we find true life.
John 10:10, 30
Jesus explains that He came to give life—life in abundance. He also emphasizes His unity with the Father: “I and the Father are one.”
→ Hope: Jesus gives us a fulfilled, eternal life and is perfectly one with the Father, making His mission flawless.
John 20:28
Thomas confesses, “My Lord and my God!” This is one of the clearest statements about the divinity of Jesus. It shows that the risen Lord is our God and Savior.
→ Hope: The risen Jesus is our God, who calls us to Himself and fills us with eternal hope.
In Summary:
  1. Jesus is God: His divinity ensures that He has the power to give life and save us.
  2. Eternal Life in Christ: Through His death and resurrection, He offers us not only a fulfilled life but also eternal life.
  3. Unity with the Father: Jesus’ complete unity with the Father gives us assurance that God’s plan of salvation is perfect and reliable.
  4. Revelation of God: In Jesus, we recognize the Father, and through Him, God’s love and mercy become visible.
These verses testify to a profound truth: In Jesus, we find not only the revelation of God but also the assurance of eternal life and the fulfillment of the divine plan of redemption. This is our hope—a hope that transcends time and circumstances.
In the context of the cosmos, an atheist wrote: “In our darkness, in all this vastness, there is no indication that help will come from anywhere to save us from ourselves.” Where does biblical teaching clearly show how wrong this man is?
The Bible presents a radical counter-response to the atheist’s pessimistic view by revealing clear hope and help in the person of God and His plan of salvation. Several central biblical teachings contradict this statement and show that we are not alone and helpless:
  1. God Intervenes in History:
  • John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
→ Hope: God did not leave humanity to its fate. By sending Jesus, He offers salvation and hope, showing that help indeed comes “from above”—from the Creator Himself.
  1. God’s Creation Speaks of Hope:
  • Psalm 19:2: “They declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
→ Hope: The vastness of the universe does not signify abandonment but God’s glory and care. The Creator of the cosmos is not distant but actively present in His creation.
  1. God’s Love and Care are Personal:
  • Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
→ Hope: God is a personal Savior who speaks into our darkest moments, assuring us that we are not alone.
  1. Jesus Came to Save Us:
  • Matthew 1:21: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
→ Hope: The incarnation of Jesus shows that God Himself is actively working to save us from destructive forces—including ourselves.
  1. Hope for a Renewed World:
  • Revelation 21:3–4: “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’”
→ Hope: The Bible promises a new creation where the destructive forces of sin and despair are overcome.
  1. Help Through the Holy Spirit:
  • John 14:16–17: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.”
→ Hope: God has placed His presence in the world through the Spirit to strengthen and guide us daily.
  1. The Church as an Expression of God’s Help:
  • Galatians 6:2: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
→ Hope: God works through His church to bring hope, help, and comfort. We are not alone but part of a larger family.
Conclusion:
The atheist’s statement may recognize the reality of human fragility and cosmic vastness, but it ignores the central biblical message: God is neither absent nor passive. Instead, He has brought decisive salvation through Christ and continues to work today through His Spirit, His church, and His promises. The cosmos may seem immeasurably large, but God’s love is even greater—a love that seeks us, saves us, and leads us into eternal hope.
The connection to our daily lives and faith is profound, as it elucidates central truths of the Christian faith and their impact on our existence and way of living. Here are some practical connections:
  1. God’s Initiative of Love Gives Us Security and Hope
  • Genesis 3:7–9 shows that God, despite the separation caused by sin, is the one seeking us. This highlights His immeasurable love, which is also evident in our daily lives.
→ Application: We can be confident that God seeks us in our darkest moments and does not abandon us. This truth gives us hope and assurance, even in difficult times.
  1. Jesus Reveals the Character of God
  • In Jesus, we recognize who God truly is: loving, merciful, and just. His incarnation shows that God is not a distant or abstract figure but a personal God who is near.
→ Application: We can confidently approach God in our daily lives because, through Jesus, we know that God understands us and shares our concerns.
  1. Restoration of the Relationship with God
  • The incarnation of Jesus and His redemptive work heal the break caused by sin and enable us to live in fellowship with God again.
→ Application: This restoration invites us to deepen our relationship with God through prayer, Bible reading, and lived faith.
  1. Jesus as Our Example
  • Jesus lived in complete dependence on the Father and in unity with Him. This relationship serves as a model for us to lead our lives in dependence on God and in alignment with His will.
→ Application: In our daily lives, we can follow Jesus’ example by seeking God’s guidance and aligning our decisions with Him through prayer.
  1. Eternal Life and Hope in Christ
  • The hope of eternal life through Jesus gives our daily lives deeper meaning. John 10:10 reminds us that Jesus not only promises eternal life but also a fulfilled life here and now.
→ Application: This hope helps us live with joy and gratitude, regardless of challenges, because we know our lives are in God’s hands.
  1. God is Active in Our Lives
  • The statement that God intervenes in the world through Jesus contradicts the notion that we are left to fend for ourselves.
→ Application: In our faith, we can firmly trust that God accompanies us every day and acts according to His will in all circumstances, even when we do not immediately understand His plans.
  1. Community and Support Through the Church
  • God works through Jesus and His church to bring hope and support.
→ Application: We are part of a larger family in faith that encourages and supports us. By bearing each other’s burdens and offering comfort, we live out Jesus’ love in everyday life.
Final Thought:
“Jesus and the Father” show us that we are never alone—neither in the cosmos nor in our personal struggles. God’s love and grace extend far beyond our faults and weaknesses, and through Jesus, the way to God is open. This truth shapes our daily lives by providing us with security, hope, and the invitation to live in a vibrant relationship with God.

God’s love seeks us, even when we hide from Him—in His presence, we find healing, hope, and new life.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-11-the-father-the-son-and-the-spirit-11-2-jesus-and-the-father-themes-in-the-gospel-of-john-living-faith/

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