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Friday: Further Thought ~ Jesus, the Anchor of the Soul

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Further Thought:

Read Ellen G. White,  “John the Beloved,” pages 539-545, in The Acts of the Apostles; “Judas,” pages 716-722, in The Desire of Ages.

“The warfare against self is the greatest battle that was ever fought.

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The yielding of self, surrendering all to the will of God, requires a struggle; but the soul must submit to God before it can be renewed in holiness.” — Ellen G. White,  Steps to Christ, p. 43.

“John desired to become like Jesus, and under the transforming influence of the love of Christ he did become meek and lowly. Self was hid in Jesus. Above all his companions, John yielded himself to the power of that wondrous life. …

It was John’s deep love for Christ which led him always to desire to be close by His side. The Saviour loved all the Twelve, but John’s was the most receptive spirit. He was younger than the others, and with more of the child’s confiding trust he opened his heart to Jesus. Thus he came more into sympathy with Christ, and through him the Saviour’s deepest spiritual teaching was communicated to the people. …

The beauty of holiness which had transformed him shone with a Christlike radiance from his countenance. In adoration and love he beheld the Saviour until likeness to Christ and fellowship with Him became his one desire, and in his character was reflected the character of his Master.” — Ellen G. White,  The Acts of the Apostles, pages 544, 545.

Discussion Questions:
  1. The lives of John, the beloved disciple, and Judas Iscariot provide an important contrast. When Jesus saw John and his brother, He called them Boanerges, sons of thunder. John had grave defects. Judas also had defects, but they were not more dramatic or serious than John’s. Why did John come to be transformed into the image of Jesus while Judas committed the sin against the Holy Spirit? What was the difference?
  2. Jesus invites believers to take up their crosses and follow Him. What is the difference between taking the cross and submitting to abuse from others?
  3. Why does God require a total surrender of our lives to Him? What is the relationship between free will and salvation?

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When the Spirit Moves: Inspiring autobiography of Vince Goddard

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When the Spirit Moves: Inspiring autobiography offers vision and faith all wrapped securely in a sound biblical theological blanket
Pastor Vince Goddard’s autobiography When the Spirit Moves shares the author’s intriguing journey from being born in Jamacia and leaving school without a single academic qualification. But through the guidance of the Holy Spirit he went on to become an accomplished pastor, evangelist, missionary, and more.
Contact: Vince Goddard. Email: vince_goddard@hotmail.com
…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-10/1059/

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Death of Rosaleen Anne Gill

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We were saddened to learn of the death of Rosaleen Anne Gill who passed away on 24 December 2021. Rosaleen was born on 17 July 1937 in Morpeth, Northumberland to Richard and Elsie. On 10 January 1955 she married Alan Gill.
Rosaleen worked as a teacher before entering employment within the British Union Conference on 1 September 1992. She worked as the Headteacher for Stanborough Primary School, until 31 December 1998, when she retired from active employment.
Rosaleen will be remembered for her…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-10/1060/

Christianity, Animals and the Environmental Crisis

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Newbold’s first Diversity Lecture of 2022 was about eating animals and the effect it is having on human life and the deepening environmental crisis. It was a highly-informed encouragement to follow traditional Adventist health principles!
The speaker, Professor David Clough, Professor in Theology and Applied Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, has devoted years of study to the place of animals in Christian theology and ethics. His groundbreaking two-volume work, On Animals: Systematic…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-10/1058/

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