View an in-depth discussion of The Preeminence of Christ in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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Tuesday: Head of the Body (the Church)
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 17th of February 2026
Read Ephesians 1:22 and Colossians 2:10. What does “head” mean in these passages? What does Paul mean when he calls Jesus the “head of the church” (Ephesians 5:23)?
It is natural to speak of the head in a metaphorical sense in reference to a leadership position, as reflected in countless languages across the globe. We find similar use throughout the Old and New Testaments. Notice how “head” is used in the following verses:
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Exodus 18:25—Moses chose “able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.”
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Numbers 31:26—“the heads of the fathers’ houses” (ESV).
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Deuteronomy 28:13—God will make Israel “the head, and not the tail” if they will obey Him.
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Isaiah 7:8—“For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin.”
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Hosea 1:11—“The children of Judah and the children of Israel shall . . . appoint for themselves one head” (NKJV).
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Micah 3:9—“You heads of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel” (NKJV).
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1 Corinthians 11:3—“The head of every man is Christ.”
Thus, Christ as the head of the church provides leadership, guidance, and nourishment for the church’s unity and growth (see Colossians 2:19).
Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Here also Paul describes the church as a “body.” What other aspects of the church are conveyed by this metaphor?
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Just as the body cannot live without the head, when a part of the body is lost or injured, life can be much more difficult. We often don’t recognize how important something is until we lose it.
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If you had to give up a limb or an eye, what would you choose? What does this tell you about how vital each person is as a member of the church? |
Saeng Saengthip Appointed Director of the Center for Adventist-Buddhist Relations
16 February 2026 | In a recent announcement from Adventist Review, “Seventh-day Adventist pastor Saeng Saengthip was recently appointed director of the Center for Adventist-Buddhist Relations (CABR), one of six Global Mission Centers operated by the Office of Adventist Mission. He replaces the former director, Khamsay Phetchareun, who was elected last December as president of […] Source: https://atoday.org/saeng-saengthip-appointed-director-of-the-center-for-adventist-buddhist-relations/
Aunty, why do we say that celestial events of 200 years ago are signs of Jesus’ soon return?
16 February 2026 | Dear Aunt Sevvy: We Adventists talk about biblical portents in the heavens—falling stars, earthquakes, and a red moon—that happened in the 18th and 19th centuries as fulfillments of Matthew 24. That’s a long time ago. Does it make any sense to say that these were the signs of Jesus’ imminent return? […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-signs-in-the-sun-moon-and-stars-happened-a-long-time-ago-aunty-why-do-we-say-they-were-signs-of-jesus-soon-return/
Knowing the Truth Through Bible Study
Jorge reached for his cellphone and quickly sent a simple text—one message that opened the opportunity to know the truth through Bible study. Interested in joining Bible studies, too? Type “BIBLE STUDIES” in the comments. You can also visit https://globalbibleschool.org. To watch Jorge’s entire story, click here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=I6kZIKwuIMg #AWR360 #AdventistWorldRadio #Shorts Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mO_O4oAevKU
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