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by Jim Walters | 31 January 2025 | “Do you believe in God?” Vera probes Saul in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, a global epic about top scientists whose experiments contradict 60 years of settled science. The 3 Body Problem is the first major project since its creators’ blockbuster Game of Thrones. Although it’s filmed in […] Source: https://atoday.org/engaging-contemporary-thinkers-hollywood-mars-hill/
31 January 2025 | On Thursday, January 23, Mount Pisgah Academy principal Dewald Coetzer received an email from a concerned citizen regarding “inappropriate hazing incidents” among students. An internal investigation began, with twenty-two students interviewed separately concerning the incident. Eight students were found to be directly involved, including four students who were residential advisors (RAs) […] Source: https://atoday.org/mount-pisgah-academy-disciplines-students-for-hazing-incident/
What does faith look like in the face of danger? This video tells the remarkable story of a North Korean refugee who risked everything to find safety, only to make one bold request: baptism. After learning about Jesus through a radio broadcast, her faith became unshakable. Watch now to witness the power of the gospel and the courage of those who follow Christ no matter the cost. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of faith. #FaithAndCourage #NorthKorea #BaptismStory #awr #adventistworldradio Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg7uFDACQUc #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scAE_H7iTPQ
The Holy Spirit is working powerfully in northeast India! Through the efforts of Pastor L and AWR, precious souls are being added to God’s church day by day. Watch this inspiring video and see how the gospel is transforming lives in this region. Let’s lift up these efforts in prayer and support as we glorify His name together. #HolySpirit #AWRIndia #GospelWork #awr #adventistworldradio #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cctjxtIHtI
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 1st of February 2025
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Memory Text:
“ ‘But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight’ says the Lord” (Jeremiah 9:24, NKJV).
In the ancient Near East, the “gods” of the nations were not only fickle, immoral, and unpredictable, but they also commanded atrocities, such as child sacrifice. And even then, the pagan masses could not count on their favor, and so they dared not cross their tribal “deities.”
According to Deuteronomy 32:17, behind such “gods” were demons (see also 1 Corinthians 10:20-21). And their forms of worship were ripe for exploitation, leaving the people in great spiritual and moral darkness.
The God of the Bible could not be more different from these demonic forces. Yahweh is perfectly good and His character changeless. And it is only because of God’s constant goodness that we can have any hope, now and for eternity.
In stark contrast to the false gods of the ancient world, and even to the modern “gods” of today, as well, Yahweh is deeply concerned about evil, suffering, injustice, and oppression—all of which He constantly and unequivocally condemns. And, most important, He will one day eradicate them all, as well.
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