Daily Lesson for Monday 26th of February 2024

Many psalms express the agonizing feelings of utmost forsakenness of the suffering Messiah (e.g. Psalms 42:1-11, Psalms 88:1-18, and Psalms 102:1-28). Psalms 22:1-31 is a direct Messianic prophecy because many details in this psalm cannot be historically connected to King David but perfectly fit the circumstances of Christ’s death. Jesus prayed with the words of Psalms 22:1-31:1 on the cross (Matthew 27:46).

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The torment of Christ’s separation from His Father, caused by Christ carry­ing the entire world’s sins, can be measured only by the extent of their closeness, namely, their unparalleled oneness (John 1:1-2; John 10:30). Yet, even the depths of inexplicable suffering could not break the unity between the Father and the Son. In His utter forsakenness, Christ unconditionally entrusts Himself to the Father, despite the utter depths of despair He faced.

“Upon Christ as our substitute and surety was laid the iniquity of us all. He was counted a transgressor, that He might redeem us from the condemnation of the law. The guilt of every descendant of Adam was pressing upon His heart. The wrath of God against sin, the terrible mani­festation of His displeasure because of iniquity, filled the soul of His Son with consternation.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 753.

The threatening animal imagery of strong bulls, roaring lions, and dogs highlights the people’s cruelty and animosity that Christ, who is compared to a harmless and helpless worm, met in His final hours. With amazing accuracy, Psalms 22:1-31 conveys the venomous remarks of the crowd that mocked Jesus with His own words to the Father (Psalms 22:1,8; Matthew 27:43) and the soldiers dividing Jesus’ garments (Psalms 22:18, Matthew 27:35). Little did the people understand then that the “worm” they sought to crush would become the chief “cornerstone” of the Temple and secure its foundation (Psalms 118:22).

However, the rejected Messiah became the Source of salvation for God’s people after His resurrection from the dead (Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:10-12). Christ suffered the rejection of humanity, but God glorified His Son by making Him the living “chief cornerstone” of God’s spiritual Temple (Ephesians 2:20-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8). For those who reject this Stone, namely, God’s means of salvation, it will become the agent of judgment (Isaiah 8:14, Matthew 21:44).

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The beautiful picture on the front of our lesson pamphlet brings us our theme hymn for this quarter with its two variations in melody: Hymn 552/546 – The Lord’s My Shepherd.

 Psalm 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.

 Our Shepherd is explored this week giving us our theme hymn along with 
O Shepherd Divine – Hymn 192, My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs – Hymn 104, 
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is – Hymn 197 and 
Saviour Like A Shepherd – Hymn 545. As we learn more about our Shepherd, we will listen to Him: 
Hymn 361 – Hark! ‘Tis The Shepherd’s Voice I Hear.

It is with sorrow that we read of The Suffering Messiah:  
Hymn 158 – Were Your There? and 
Hymn 154 – When I Survey The Wondrous Cross all because Jesus had to 
Go To Dark Gethsemane – Hymn 157 for our sins.

Marvelous Grace – Hymn 109 is shown to us (Tuesday) with the 
Wondrous Love – Hymn 162 of our Lord, Jesus. 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602 to our Lord Jesus, and our Gracious God.

Our Eternal King (Wednesday) – 
Eternal Father Strong To Save – Hymn 85 helps us to look forward and pray to have more faith in 
Son Of God, Eternal Saviour – Hymn 637 and strive to see His coronation – 
Crown Him With Many Crowns – Hymn 223 as we gain victory – 
Faith Is The Victory – Hymn 608.

 We sing of our Eternal Priest in 
Hymn 249 – Praise Him! Praise Him! (verse 2) and H
ow Sweet The Name! – Hymn 238 (verse 4).

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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Key Thought: The Psalms testify about Christ’s person and ministry. They include His Deity, Sonship, obedience, betrayal, suffering, death, resurrection, ascension, priesthood, and kingship.
March 2, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 23; 28:9; 80:1; 78:52,53.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. How is the relationship between the Lord and His people portrayed?
3. Personal Application: Has God ever revealed His protective power in your life before? Do you trust Him? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “.What does Jesus mean when He says He is the Good Shepherd? What aspects does a good shepherd display with their sheep? How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Psalm 22; Psalm 118:22.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How was the Messiah treated by those He had come to save?
3. Personal Application: How should the fact that Jesus paid the penalty for every sin you have committed impact how you live now? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “God wants us to repent and turn from our sins, even to the point of hating sin. But I haven’t reached the point where I hate some sins. They are temptations that draw me – I don’t hate them or they wouldn’t tempt me. How can I go against my own nature to hate sin in my life?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Psalm 2; 110:1-3; 89:4, 13-17..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What do these texts teach us about Christ as king?
3. Personal Application: If all power is given to Christ, how can we apply these promises to our own experiences? Do we have access to that power? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Does it give you any comfort now that in the end pain and suffering will be gone and justice will prevail, or is the evil so dark and the future so murky, that it’s hard to believe that everything will work out for good?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Psalm 110:4-7.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How is Christ’s priesthood unique, and what hope can we find in Christ’s heavenly priesthood?
3. Personal Application: How does Christ’s priesthood strengthen the certainty of salvation for God’s people? 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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