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Friday: Further Thought ~ Contrary Passages?

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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “A Great Gulf Fixed,” Pages 260-271, in Christ’s Object Lessons; “Calvary,” Pages 749-752, in The Desire of Ages; and “Teachers as Examples of Christian Integrity,” p.504, in Fundamentals of Christian Education.
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“In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Christ shows that in this life men decide their eternal destiny. During probationary time the grace of God is offered to every soul. But if men waste their opportunities in self-pleasing, they cut themselves off from everlasting life. No afterprobation will be granted them. By their own choice they have fixed an impassable gulf between them and their God.” — Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 260.

“When those early Christians were exiled to mountains and deserts, when left in dungeons to die with hunger, cold, and torture, when martyrdom seemed the only way out of their distress, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ, who was crucified for them. Their worthy example will be a comfort and encouragement to the people of God who will be brought into the time of trouble such as never was.” — Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 213.

Discussion Questions:
  1. How can the overall biblical view of human nature help us better understand some of the passages we studied during this week?
  2. Reflect on the contrast between the unnegotiable religion of the Christian martyrs and the flexible religion of our postmodern generation. In other words, what are things worth dying for? However, if one has a view that all truths are merely relative, or cultural, then why die for any of them? At the same time, what can we learn from those who were willing to die for causes that we believe are false?
  3. Dwell more on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. When Jesus had been raised from the dead, many believed on Him. Yet many, having the same evidence, didn’t believe. What does this teach us about how hardened human hearts can be to truth? What can we do to protect ourselves from a similar kind of hardness?
  4. Jesus talked about the time when the dead will live: “those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation” (John 5:29, NKJV). These two events are a thousand years apart, even though they sound as if they are happening at the same time. How might this help us understand what Paul is saying in Philippians 1:23?

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Hearts Full of Gratitude

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This Thanksgiving we’re in Israel, and there is so much to be thankful for! Earlier this year, our AWR radio station in Nazareth was inaugurated, and God is using Pastor Wisam Ali in amazing ways as he spearheads this project. We are celebrating Thanksgiving weekend with him and recording a few messages. Pastor Wisam said, “We’re already seeing the results of God’s Spirit at work. Most of the people who have contacted us to learn more about Jesus say they were led by dreams of Jesus calling them!” I will share some of these amazing stories in our December newsletter, so stay tuned! —Duane McKey, President CFPCPDPC2SREXCCK Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76ue4RnCbME

Psalm 100

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Psalm 100

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the LORD is good; His loving kindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.

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A Thanksgiving Reading

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by William Law  |  23 November 2022  | There is no state of mind so holy, so excellent, and so truly perfect as that of thankfulness to God, and consequently nothing is of more importance in religion than that which exercises and improves this habit of mind. A dull uneasy complaining spirit, which is sometimes […] Source: https://atoday.org/a-thanksgiving-reading/

ATSS: Marko Lukic, “Two Ways of Dealing with Spiritual Abuse”

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23 November 2022  | Spiritual abuse is a sensitive and largely neglected topic in the church. We are accustomed to talking about it in the context of cults, such as the infamous Waco group. For some, any criticism of the church seems like cutting the branch we are sitting on. So to even suggest that […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-marko-lukic-two-ways-of-dealing-with-spiritual-abuse/

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