“…. let your good deeds shine out for all to see so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
On Sabbath, 25 February 2023, there was much praise and thanksgiving to God, as Government agencies recognised the ‘good deeds’ of Tottenham Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist church. The Rt Hon MP for Tottenham − David Lammy, visiting the church’s Food Hub to witness its impact on the local community, applauding the church members, stated: “I’m here to say a deep, sincere thank…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2023-03-03/1473/
9: Beware of Covetousness – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: Covetousness is listed with many heinous sins like extortion, idolatry, fornication, and adultery. Let’s look at bad it is, and what we can to do to overcome it.
March 4, 2023
1. Have a volunteer read Joshua 7:21-25.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
- What reason did Achan give for taking the garment, silver, and gold?
- Personal Application: What are the normal things that people covet? What is the real problem with coveting? Share your thoughts..
- Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why is there inconsistency in the Bible about the spoils of war? When Jerusalem was surrounded by armies and God killed all the enemies in the camp, everyone was encouraged to take as much spoil as they wished, but here Achan took gold and silver and was cursed with a curse. What made the difference?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read John 12:3-8.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What did Mary do that attracted so much attention during the feast?
- Personal Application: What is the difference between a legitimate desire and covetousness? Share your thoughts
- Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why did Judas respond to Mary’s act with the expensive perfume the way he did? Was he discontent with the misuse of that which could have been given to the poor, or did he have other motives?” How would you respond to your friend?
3. Have a volunteer read Acts 5:1-11.
- Ask class members to share a short
- What were the results of the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira upon the church?
- Personal Application: What was worse, holding back part of the money, or lying about it? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What if they had agreed to give half their profit from selling the property to the church? Would they have been destroyed for not giving all their proceeds?” How would you respond to your relative?
4. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 10:13.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What promise is here, and why is it important to understand the context of covetouness?
- Personal Application: What are other things, besides money, that we can covet? Share your thoughts?
- 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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Beware of Covetousness – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True, or False? As long as it doesn’t belong to someone else, there’s nothing wrong with strongly desiring more. Join us as we discuss Lesson 9, Beware of Covetousness.
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When Schools Are Political Battlefields
by Robert D. Crux | 2 March 2023 | In America’s culture wars, schoolchildren are now taking center stage. School boards, educators, and students have all been caught in the crosshairs of culture warriors. Across the nation parents, teachers, and school boards are squabbling over what ought to be taught in the nation’s public schools. […] Source: https://atoday.org/why-schools-are-becoming-political-battlefields/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-schools-are-becoming-political-battlefields
Miracle in Madagascar
For centuries, Madagascar has been steeped in a tradition of spirit worship and sorcery. But things are beginning to change in this island country off the coast of West Africa. In the last few years, God has been opening doors in amazing ways, and today, a total of 50 AWR radio stations pepper the country, reaching the most remote areas with the gospel message. Richard and Bodo live in one of these remote areas not easily accessible. Several years ago, they heard the Adventist message on the radio for the very first time and embraced it wholeheartedly. They were hungry for truth and accepted everything they heard, putting away their idols and abandoning all spirit worship. What followed was an adventure of faith. Together they built three churches, and when confronted with a devil possession that the local Christian pastor couldn’t deal with, their little church triumphed by faith. It’s such a joy to see God at work in so many unexpected ways, reaching every corner of our planet—and I love it when He uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
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Undertow – Blake Ewing
Yemwe – Instrumental – Judah Earl
Realize – Instrumental – Mr. Harrison and the Congregation
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