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Friday: Further Thought – Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence

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Daily Lesson for Friday 21st of February 2025

Read Ellen G. White, “ ‘God With Us,’ ” Pages 19–26, in The Desire of Ages.
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“The plan for our redemption was not an afterthought, a plan formulated after the fall of Adam. It was a revelation of ‘the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal.’ Romans 16:25, R. V. It was an unfolding of the principles that from eternal ages have been the foundation of God’s throne. From the beginning, God and Christ knew of the apostasy of Satan, and of the fall of man through the deceptive power of the apostate. God did not ordain that sin should exist, but He foresaw its existence, and made provision to meet the terrible emergency. So great was His love for the world, that He covenanted to give His only-begotten Son, ‘that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ John 3:16.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 22.

Discussion Questions

  1. If God does not always get what He wants, how does this fact impact the way you think about what occurs in this world? What are the practical implications of understanding that God has unfulfilled desires?
  2. If we go back to the cake analogy in Thursday’s study, we can understand why, even though “God and Christ knew of the apostasy of Satan,” they went ahead and created us anyway. Love had to be in the mix, and love meant freedom. Rather than not create us as beings able to love, God created us so that we could love, but He did so knowing that, ultimately, it would lead Jesus to the cross. What should it tell us about how sacred, how fundamental, love was to God’s government that Christ would suffer on the cross rather than deny us the freedom inherent in love?
  3. Often we lament the evil and suffering in this world, but how often do you take time to ponder that God Himself laments and is grieved by suffering and evil? What difference does it make to your understanding of evil and suffering when you recognize that God Himself suffers because of evil?
  4. How does this truth—that many things happen in this world that God does not will—help you deal with your own suffering, especially when it doesn’t make sense and seems to lead to no good at all?

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Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence – Hit the Mark Sabbath School

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Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 8 – Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence. It’s the fastest hour of the week!

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How God Called William Miller to Preach

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William Miller didn’t feel ready to preach, and he told God he would only go if someone specifically asked him. That same day, God answered his prayer in a way that left no room for doubt. Struggling with God’s will is something we all face—this story will inspire you to trust His timing and plan. Don’t forget to leave a comment and subscribe! #TrustInGod #AdventistHistory #JesusIsComing #awr #adventistworldradio #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIqdyS_qcZs

In Syndicated Story, ADRA Criticized for Executive Compensation

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19 February 2025  | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency—ADRA— was mentioned in a syndicated piece from the Washington Examiner, entitled, “First-class flights, seven-figure salaries: How NGO bosses are living good on the taxpayer dime.” Author Robert Schmad writes, A constellation of nonprofit organizations collectively receiving billions of dollars from government agencies such as U.S. […] Source: https://atoday.org/adra-criticized-for-payment-of-executives/

The Incredible Story of How God Called William Miller

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What would you do if God called you to preach? William Miller, a humble farmer, didn’t feel ready to share the message, but he made a covenant with God: if someone called him to preach, he would go. The answer to his plea came faster than he expected. Watch this inspiring story of faith and providence, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content like this! #FaithAndProvidence #ChristianInspiration #WilliamMiller #awr #adventistworldradio #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R84xTz_tZ-s

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