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However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
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The cross and judgment both reveal that God is just and merciful. The broken law demands the death of the sinner. Justice declares, “The wages of sin is death.” Mercy responds, “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23, NKJV). If God’s law could be changed or abolished, it would be totally unnecessary for Jesus to die. Christ’s death establishes the eternal nature of the law, and the law is the basis of judgment.
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Our works reveal our choices and our loyalty to God. According to Ephesians 2:8-9, “by grace you have been saved through faith … not of works, lest anyone should boast” (NKJV). But when Christ saves us, He changes us. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV).
Our good works, empowered by the Holy Spirit, do not save us, but they do testify that our faith is genuine. God’s final judgment strips away all pretense, all hypocrisy, all falsehood, and pierces into the very depth of our being. In depicting our position before God in the judgment, Ellen G. White provides this powerful insight into how the gospel and judgment go hand in hand.
“The fact that the acknowledged people of God are represented as standing before the Lord in filthy garments should lead to humility and deep searching of heart on the part of all who profess His name. Those who are indeed purifying their souls by obeying the truth will have a most humble opinion of themselves. The more closely they view the spotless character of Christ, the stronger will be their desire to be conformed to His image, and the less will they see of purity or holiness in themselves. But while we should realize our sinful condition, we are to rely upon Christ as our righteousness, our sanctification, and our redemption. We cannot answer the charges of Satan against us. Christ alone can make an effectual plea in our behalf. He is able to silence the accuser with arguments founded not upon our merits, but on His own.” — Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, Pages 471, 472.
| How do you see, in her words, the inseparability of the gospel from the judgment? What hope can you take away from this link between the gospel and judgment for yourself? |
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SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Orienteering Pathfinder honor that used to involve a bunch of complicated wilderness compass and map reading, has now been updated. The new honor is called “Use GPS” and simply recommends Pathfinders “push the on button on their Garmin devices.” The GC Pathfinder Department made the decision after way too many Pathfinder […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-name-of-orienteering-pathfinder-honor-changed-to-use-gps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=satire-name-of-orienteering-pathfinder-honor-changed-to-use-gps
See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
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“Three Cosmic Messages” encourages us to
Watch, Ye Saints – Hymn 598 as we near the end of this old world’s history to witness the Second Coming of our Lord, and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful hymn to give courage, dear people, and is our theme for this quarter.
We will be noting at times throughout the quarter that 
“Tis Almost Time For The Lord To Come – Hymn 212 and we should be proclaiming the message that
Jesus Is Coming Again – Hymn 213.
The memory text for this week rings true in
Hymn 418 – Day Of Judgment, Day Of Wonder and
Hymn 416 – The Judgment Has Set.
Sunday tells more of the judgment and that “God has done justice and mercy” with His
Amazing Grace – Hymn 108, because
God’s Free Mercy Streameth – Hymn 110 as we ask
God Be Merciful To Me – Hymn 297.
Ah, such mercy is shown on Monday:
Hymn 521 – Depth Of Mercy allowing every person who chooses the Love of Jesus to see
Jerusalem, The Golden – Hymn 419 (Tuesday) and our
Lord, Enthroned In Heavenly Splendour – Hymn 408. This story continues on Wednesday where we all may wish to sing
A Song Of Heaven And Homeland – Hymn 472. It is there that we have a robe awaiting us:
Hymn 284 – For You I Am Praying (verse 3).
Revelation 5:1 – 3 remind us that “Jesus Is Worthy”:
Hymn 246 – Worthy, Worthy Is The Lamb.
We find our defence on Friday is our prayers:
Hymn 658 – Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer.
So, dear people, be encouraged to go forward and
“Lift up the trumpet and loud let it ring, Jesus IS coming again” – Hymn 213.
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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