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Daily Lesson for Sabbath 23rd of August 2025
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Read for This Week’s Study: Exodus 21:1-32, Exodus 22:16-31; Exodus 23:1-33, 2 Kings 19:35, Matthew 5:38-48, Romans 12:19, Matthew 16:27.
Memory Text:
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: “You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. You shall not make anything to be with Me—gods of silver or gods of gold you shall not make for yourselves” ’ ” (Exodus 20:22-23, NKJV).
God desired His people to be different from the surrounding nations. He wanted them established as a devoted community of faith who would live under His leadership and authority. Everyone would be subject to His law. Judges were to be appointed as administrators of the law, and the priests were to teach it. Parents also played a crucial role.
In any culture, the laws reveal the ideals, goals, intent, and character of the lawmaker. For example, when Pharaoh ordered every Hebrew male baby killed, this law revealed what he was like: evil. In contrast, if a king made a law that every 18-year-old in the kingdom would be awarded a free higher education, many would consider this evidence of the king’s generosity and desire for his country to prosper.
God’s law reveals Him, that is, His goodness, love, values, righteousness, and His restraints against evil. As the law is holy and just, so is God. While creating space for an abundant life, the law also helps protect us from dangers and calamities. Respect for God, for each other, and for life’s values were the basis of His legislative system.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, August 30.
(1)God’s Ways Are Higher Than Yours
God’s ways are higher than yours, and His thoughts are beyond your imagination. This Sabbath, reflect on the blessings God has given you and share them with someone. Watch now and be inspired to trust His plan. #AWR360 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u3uOMAA1Dds
Praying for the Mission of Adventist World Radio
From video testimonies to life-changing broadcasts, #AWR360° is reaching the world for Jesus during earth’s final days. Watch the mission in action at awr.org. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1AB9XD6wGYg
August 2025 Video: Meet Wisam’s Sister!
This past July, while at the General Conference Session in St. Louis, I had the privilege of meeting Pastor Wisam Ali’s sister and her husband Roman, who were both instrumental in Wisam’s conversion years ago. Imagine their surprise when we showed them the book we had just published on the life of Pastor Wisam (download it for free here!)—and they discovered they’re both mentioned in the book! Needless to say, they took copies of the book and read it cover to cover. It was a moving experience that brought them to tears. Born to a strict Muslim family in Israel, Wisam had been tasked with killing his sister when the family discovered that she had converted to Christianity. She was to repent or die. But God had other plans. As Wisam prepared to hunt her down and confront her, like Saul of old, God intervened in a supernatural way and called Wisam to a life of service. Watch this video where we share this amazing story. I love to hear stories of lives changed for God’s kingdom—and I especially love it when God uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey MB01IGWPJXC8U04 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd2a8p9tr8c
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