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29 July 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, My landlord is only available on Saturdays to make repairs on the apartment that I rent. Does this go against Sabbath observance? Signed, No Shower Dear No Shower, Is your landlord a Sabbath observer who is having to break the Sabbath to fix your apartment? Or is he or […] Source: https://atoday.org/aunt-sevvy-can-my-landlord-fix-my-apartment-on-sabbath/
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 30th of July 2024
Read Mark 5:21-24. What characteristics particularly stand out about Jairus?
Religious leaders such as Jairus were not typically friends with Jesus (see Mark 1:22; Mark 3:2,6; and Luke 13:14). So it is likely that he is desperate. This desperation is exemplified by Jairus’s falling on his knees before Jesus. His plea is understandable to any parent—his daughter is dying. But he has faith that Jesus can help. Without a word, Jesus departs with the father to go to his home.
Read Mark 5:25-34. What interrupts the progress toward Jairus’s house?
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The story suddenly cuts away to another scene that evokes pity—a woman experiencing 12 terrible years of sickness. This story of Jairus and the woman is the second sandwich story in Mark (see Mark 3:20-35, covered in lesson 3). In this story the contrasting characters, Jairus and the woman, come to Jesus for help.
The woman comes up behind Jesus and touches His clothing. Immediately, she is well. But Jesus stops and asks, “Who touched My clothes?”
The woman, who had been so sick, was suddenly well. Yet, she feared that Jesus was angry at what had happened. It was a wild ride for her emotions. But Jesus wanted to heal not only her body but also her soul.
Then, back to Jairus (see Mark 5:35-43). It was a wild ride of emotions for the synagogue ruler, as well. Jesus allowed no one else to go with Him and the parents except Peter, James, and John. Jesus states that the girl is not dead but asleep. He casts out all the mourners and goes into the room where the dead girl lay. Taking her hand, He says, “Talitha koum.” Mark translates these words, “Little girl, get up.” Actually, the word Talitha means “lamb” and thus would be a term of endearment for a child in the home. The command to keep things secret is part of the revelation/secrecy motif that runs through Mark and points toward who Jesus is and that, ultimately, He cannot remain hidden.
(2)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24c-05-on-the-roller-coaster-with-jesus/
Ranja's life took a turn when she met two young people who introduced her to the concept of prayer. Intrigued, she accompanied them to church and offered one thousand Malagasy Ariary, hoping for an answer to her prayers. However, her life remained unchanged, and the spirits continued to control her. She often fell ill due to their punishments. Just as she was about to lose hope in the existence of a caring God, she met a Seventh-day Adventist man. He told her about Jesus, the Sabbath, and gave her a Bible. Listening to him brought peace to her heart, and she started feeling better
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We are Adventist World Radio, dedicated to sending the gospel to every corner of the world, even in the most remote and inaccessible locations. Through radio broadcasts, Cell Phone Evangelism, Godpods, and Digital Evangelism on various social media platforms, we're striving to reach millions across the world in their native languages. Since we started broadcasting back in 1975, we've seen and heard some truly inspirational stories of people who've experienced life-changing encounters with God. Regardless of their beliefs or professions, we have seen God reach a pagan chieftain, a witch, a professional assassin, and even rebels. Witness God’s work at AWR, from broadcast to baptism. #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCA_X7esVI
"Ranja shared how her powers grew over time. Once, twenty-seven armed men attempted to harm her, but they found themselves powerless in her presence. She also claimed to possess the ability to silence crocodiles, making a once-dangerous river safe again. A new group of spirits, hailing from the water, entered her and gave her the power to heal the sick. These spirits would take her to the riverbed where she would remain submerged for days, communicating with them without needing to surface for breath. Despite her significant powers – healing people, silencing crocodiles, and rendering bullets useless – she lived in a state of constant misery
#BroadcastToBaptism #Madagascar #Faith #SpiritualWarfare #awr #adventistworldradio About our channel
We are Adventist World Radio, dedicated to sending the gospel to every corner of the world, even in the most remote and inaccessible locations. Through radio broadcasts, Cell Phone Evangelism, Godpods, and Digital Evangelism on various social media platforms, we're striving to reach millions across the world in their native languages. Since we started broadcasting back in 1975, we've seen and heard some truly inspirational stories of people who've experienced life-changing encounters with God. Regardless of their beliefs or professions, we have seen God reach a pagan chieftain, a witch, a professional assassin, and even rebels. Witness God’s work at AWR, from broadcast to baptism. #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a3z3H35XqE
Cuando crecí, todo el mundo tenía una religión. Puede que no fueran muy fieles a ella, pero tenían una. Cada vez más estadounidenses, cuando se les pregunta su religión, responden «ninguna». En 2007, los «nones» eran el 16%, según Pew Research. Los «nones» superan ahora en número a los católicos romanos, que son el 23% […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-por-que-la-gente-no-interesa-la-religion/
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