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22 April 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy I was a Roman Catholic. I recently discovered the Sabbath. I’d like to know: how do I keep Sabbath? Signed, New Sabbath Believer Dear Believer Welcome to our little corner of the world! The Sabbath is one of Aunty’s favorite things about being Seventh-day Adventist. It is a […] Source: https://atoday.org/aunty-how-should-i-keep-the-sabbath/
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Michigan – Local pastor Robert Eyer declared himself to be “unequally yoked” with his wife, Denise, after she revealed plans to leave her nursing career after 15 years to pursue her dream of becoming a real estate agent. Eyer, who has been the lead pastor at the Berrien Springs Overpriced Church for the […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-pastor-claims-he-is-unequally-yoked-to-wife-who-is-quitting-nursing/
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
Compare Acts 5:28-32, Ephesians 6:10-12, and Revelation 3:11. What basic principle is found in these texts?
One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Waldenses, and each one of the Reformers, was their absolute allegiance to God, their obedience to the authority of Scripture, and their commitment to the supremacy of Christ, not the papacy. Their minds were saturated with New Testament stories of faith and courage.
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With Peter and the apostles they could say, “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29, NKJV). They grasped Paul’s admonition, “Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10, NKJV). They took seriously Jesus’ counsel, “Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown” (Revelation 3:11, NKJV). Rather than submit to the traditions of the Roman church, these stalwart men and women of faith had the courage to stand for the truths of God’s Word.
The Waldenses were one of the first groups to obtain the Bible in their own language. A moving account of their hand copying of the Bible written by Jean Leger, a Waldensian Bible copyist, contains firsthand information of their work including drawings. The Waldenses secretly copied the Scriptures in their mountain communities of northern Italy and southern France. Youth at an early age were instructed by their parents to memorize large portions of Scripture. Teams of Bible copyists worked together to laboriously copy the Bible. Many of these Waldense young adults traveled throughout Europe as merchants quietly sharing the truths of Scripture. Some enrolled in universities and, as the opportunity arose, shared portions of the Scriptures with their fellow students. Guided by the Holy Spirit, at the right moment when they sensed a receptivity on the part of some honest seeker, select portions of their precious Scripture passages were given away. Many paid for their fidelity and devotion with their lives. Although the Waldenses did not understand every Bible teaching clearly, they preserved the truth of God’s Word for centuries by sharing it with others.
“But the path of the just is like the shining sun, / That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18, NKJV). Solomon compares the path by which God leads His children to a sun that rises higher and higher. If God simply threw a cosmic switch and the sun shone instantly in all its brightness, it would blind us. After darkness engulfed the world for centuries, God raised up men and women, committed to His Word, who continued to search for more.
How can we, reflecting the light of Christ, shine in our own community? Do we?
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22 April 2024 | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is leading a global campaign called #GoGreenWithADRA to celebrate Earth Day. This initiative encourages communities in the U.S. and around the world to participate in activities such as environmental cleanups, gardening, and tree planting to promote sustainability and raise awareness of environmental issues, according […] Source: https://atoday.org/adra-advocates-for-environmental-stewardship-sustainability/
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Mark Finley, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.
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