Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr. Thomas R. Shepherd, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson, “The Beginning of the Gospel.”

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View an in-depth discussion of Jerusalem Controversies in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.  
Click on the image below to view the video:

With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.

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It is wonderful to travel through John Mark’s life and see the beautiful story climax with 
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today – Hymn 166, therefore 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378. These two hymns give us a purpose all during this quarter to hasten the coming of our Lord Jesus. May you enjoy these hymns for your theme hymn from which to choose.

“The Triumphal Entry” has many aspects sung in 
Hymn 372 – How Beauteous Are Their Feet, especially where Verse 5 states that “Jerusalem breaks forth in songs”.

 Monday, Jesus teaches us about forgiveness and what happens to the fig tree. We may raise our voices in 
Hymn 414 – Fruitful Trees, The Spirit’s Sowing which captivates these teachings, and finalises this teaching with 
Hymn 299 – Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive.

 As we go about our daily duties, where “actions speak louder than words”, we are labouring in His vineyard just as we find in Verse 4 of 
Hymn 253 – There’s No Other Name Like Jesus.

Our “Earthly Duties” (Wednesday) study, gives us the courage to know we are to 
Work, For The Night Is Coming – Hymn 375.

 “The Greatest Commandment,” teaching tells us to “love God with all your heart”. With our actions then speaking louder than our words, the lyrics of
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602 will stand out. Ellen White says this again on Friday – “They say, but do not”. Like the scribe at the end of Thursday’s study, we are to “recognize who Jesus” is and “follow Him” – 
Hymn 623 – I Will Follow Thee.

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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Key Thought: The religious leaders came to confront, confound, and defeat Jesus, but they never succeeded. We need to consider what Christians can do to break through prejudice and speak to those resisting God’s call.
August 31, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Mark 11:12-26

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What importance of the events is depicted here?
3. Personal Application: Why is humility so important for Christians?
   Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How are we supposed to be proud of being Christian without being accused of being judgmental, superior, or self-righteous? How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Mark 11:27-33

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What is the importance of the events depicted here
3. Personal Application: What things in your life do you need Jesus to purify? How does this happen? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “How did Jesus follow up His refusal to answer, and what effect did it have? Why did Jesus speak in parables here?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Mark 12:13-27

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What challenge did the religious leaders bring to Jesus and how did He respond?
3. Personal Application: If someone asked you, “Do you know the power of God?” How would you answer? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “The Bible is just people’s own ideas about God, who He is, and how He operates. You can make the Bible say anything you want it to.” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Mark 12:28-34

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What question did the scribe ask and what double response did Jesus give?
3. Personal Application: How do we learn to love God and our neighbors as ourselves? How is the cross the key to following these commands? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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