Closer To Heaven
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During the first half of the 20th century a popular evangelistic text was Revelation 16:16: “Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.” This era had suffered two world wars, both of which involved the Middle East. A mysterious prophecy was an irresistible temptation to speculate, and Adventists […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-is-this-armageddon/
Daily Lesson for Sabbath Afternoon 7th of March 2026
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Colossians 3:1-17, Romans 1:18, Romans 6:1-7, Ephesians 4:22-24, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, 1 Samuel 16:23.
Memory Text: “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection” (Colossians 3:14, NKJV).
It’s commonly urged not to be so heavenly-minded; otherwise, we’ll be of no earthly good. While true in some sense, there’s an equally important concept that Paul highlights in Colossians 3:1-25: if we are too earthly-minded, we will be of no heavenly use to the Lord.
Paul draws our attention to many practical, real-life principles that are born of heaven and can be understood only by those who are “risen with Christ” (Colossians 3:1).
Paul’s counsels are very down-to-earth principles that will enhance all our relationships, and not just within the church.
Jesus said, “ ‘Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you . . . that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust’ ” (Matthew 5:44-45, NKJV).
Sound impossible? It is, humanly speaking. We need to die before we can really live for God. It’s why we must be heavenly-minded if we hope to be of any earthly use to our heavenly Father.
This week we’ll see ways in which living with Christ can make a difference, now and eternally.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, March 14.
To His Holiness and the Esteemed Congregation of the Sacred Curia: I write under extreme duress from my undercover assignment at the Clearview Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located in the geographical wasteland otherwise known as the middle of nowhere, USA. I was dispatched as a junior Jesuit spy to observe Adventist operations—but instead I am buried […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-from-a-junior-jesuit-spy/
Only one of the Ten Commandments begins with the word “Remember.” God knew how easily people would forget Him, so He set aside the Sabbath as a special day to remember who He is. Share your ideas on how you can draw nearer to God today and use #CloserToGod. #HappySabbath #AWR360 #Shorts Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sJtv8jomVcY
Around the world, there are millions of people longing for hope. Adventist World Radio works hard to spread the good news of Christ’s sacrifice and soon return with as many people as possible. Through radio, people from bustling cities to rugged mountains have been finding this hope. Watch this episode for just a few of their stories. MB0162XXT4LUC32
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