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Sabbath: Jesus Opens the Way Through the Veil
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Sabbath Afternoon
Read for This Week’s Study: Hebrews 9:24; Exodus 19:3-4; Hebrews 12:18–21; Leviticus 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:19–22; Colossians 3:1.
Memory Text: “For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us” (Hebrews 9:24, NKJV).
When the disciples returned from the Mount of Olives, right after Jesus had ascended to heaven, they were filled with joy and triumph. Their Master and Friend had ascended to a position of power over the world and had invited them to approach God in His name with the absolute confidence that God would respond favorably to their prayers (John 14:13-14). Even though they continued in the world, attacked by the forces of evil, their hope was strong. They knew that Jesus had ascended to prepare a place for them (John 14:1-3). They knew that Jesus was the Captain of their salvation, and that He had opened a way into the heavenly homeland through His blood.
The ascension of Jesus to heaven is central to the theology of Hebrews. It marks the beginning of Jesus’ rule and the beginning of His High Priestly ministry in our behalf. Finally, and more important, Jesus’ ascension marks the moment that the new covenant, which provides the means through which we can approach God boldly through faith, has been inaugurated. It is our privilege now to approach God with confidence through Jesus and the merits of His righteousness.
Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, March 5.
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Prayers for Peace – TED and BUC Messages to All Churches
Dear Friends
We all have been touched by the situation in Ukraine and concerned for the implications in the wider area. We have 784 Adventist churches and 43,307 members in Ukraine and 451 Adventist churches and 31,500 members in Russia. This conflict will result in loss of life on all sides, with refugees and displaced persons coming into the countries of our Unions. With this in mind the Division is sharing the following call for prayer to all members, churches, institutions, pastors and…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1073/
Newbold College Ministerial Interviews
There has always been a close relationship between Newbold College and the British Union Conference (BUC). For many generations now Newbold has been training ministers and leaders, bringing out their best qualities, and developing talents and skills to equip them for exceptional service. Every year Church leaders from the BUC, the Conferences, and the Missions, take two days out of their busy schedules to spend quality time with the students. Both formally and informally they evaluate their…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1072/
UKRAINE APPEAL – donate now to help people in crisis!
ADRA offices in Europe have launched national appeals to assist those affected directly by the war in Ukraine.
ADRA-UK has opened up its Level 3 Emergency fund to ask people to donate NOW to help us respond immediately where we can.
ADRA offices neighbouring on Ukraine are ready to deal with the influx of refugees and need our help now. All donations will be earmarked to help in this region.
Your help will allow us to contribute immediately to our partner ADRA offices active in the…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1071/
