Daily Lesson for Monday 23rd of December 2024

Jesus had just restored Peter to ministry and told him, “Follow me” (John 21:19). It was probably an actual physical following of Jesus down the beach. And that is because Peter turns and sees John following Jesus as well, and he inquires about John. “ ‘But Lord, what about this man?’ ” (John 21:21, NKJV).

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In restoring Peter to ministry, Jesus had predicted Peter’s manner of death (John 21:18). It seems Peter was curious about John’s death, as well. Jesus redirects Peter’s attention instead to the issue of following Him, not worrying about what will happen to another disciple.

People misunderstood what Jesus meant when He said, “ ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’ ” (John 21:22, ESV). They thought it meant that Jesus would come back before John died. As time passed and John grew old, it would become a crisis if he were to die (which, of course, he did) and Jesus had not returned. John corrects this misconception by indicating that it was a matter of Jesus’ will, not a prophecy of what would happen.

The idea of focusing on Jesus, instead of on other people, is a powerful lead into the rest of the week’s lesson. Jesus, and Jesus alone, is our Savior. People will inevitably disappoint you, perhaps even hurt you, as well.

The truths covered for Tuesday through Thursday will pick up on the theme of understanding the Word of God, with the aim of knowing and following Jesus, who alone should be our Master and Guide—regardless of the help, counsel, and guidance that others might give us.

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/24d-13-keeping-your-eyes-on-jesus/

ohn has written what is possibly the most well-known Bible verse in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son” which has had many say 
Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice – Hymn 273 and 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272. John writes of many people who turned to Jesus in this quarter’s studies. Here are two hymns from which to choose for your theme hymn this quarter.

We have learned so much about our precious Lord Jesus in this quarter’s lesson studies, so may we all have chosen to
Take The Name Of Jesus With You – Hymn 474, all because 
Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice – Hymn 273 if previously 
We Have Not Known Thee as we ought – Hymn 291.

Monday gives us Jesus’ encouragement “Follow Me” with our positive response being 
I Will Follow Thee – Hymn 623.

Tuesday helps to see that 
Christ Is The World’s Light – Hymn 234 and 
Christ Is The World’s True Light – Hymn 345. This continues in Wednesday (our Christmas Day special) with the wonderful result of 
I Do Believe – Hymn 486.

Our week and year closes with requesting again 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 because I wish to say 
All To Jesus I Surrender – Hymn 309. Thursday closes with these precious thoughts.

May we always remember “Christ is the medium of communication of men with God, and of God with men.” – Ellen White, The Desire of Ages, p.143.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless many others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/13-epilogue-knowing-jesus-and-his-word-singing-with-inspiration/