I was a latecomer to the Internet way back in 1999, but one of the first websites I found was Sabbath School Net. I joined the Sabbath School Net email discussion group, where I met a few friends who I still have and some who sadly passed away. So much has changed since then. Since 2011,  this blog took the place of the discussion group. 

One of the other things I remember finding on Sabbath School Net way back in the day was the Michael Fracker Sabbath School Lesson Plans. At the time, I was teaching a New Believer’s class at the Fort Worth First Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Michael’s lesson plans were easy to use to facilitate meaningful discussions, creating many teachable moments. In 2012, I joined the Sabbath School Net team, writing feature articles along with Lillianne Lopez, remember her? She turned out to be a lifelong friend, and I hope she starts contributing again, because I really enjoyed her insights. 

Eventualy, as well as writing feature articles, I was invited to join Michael Fracker in creating the Sabbath School Lesson plans. Mine are a little different, we all do things a little differently, but I have really been enjoying creating these lesson plans. A friend told me a while back that she went to her Sabbath School classroom one Sabbath morning and found no teacher. She quickly found the teaching lessons on the Sabbath School Net website and easily facilitated the lesson study on a half moment’s notice. It makes me feel good knowing I can contribute. 

As well as mine and Michael’s Sabbath School Lesson plans we have Bruce Cameron’s Teaching Outlines. For those blessed enough to have music in Sabbath School, we have Corinne Knopper’s Singing With Inspiration. I hope everyone is taking full advantage of these resources. Meanwhile, it would be helpful for all of us to know if you are using the lesson plans available for the classes you teach, and how you use them, and what you like or what would make them better.

I know a lot of you love making your own lesson plans, and that is fantastic.  I suggest that when you plan to teach, make sure your class has plenty of opportunity for discussion. This means creating questions that will make people think, rather than giving a lecture. People have also told me that they like to look at our lesson plans and take a few ideas to put into their own lesson plans. That is great too. And no, you do not need to tell your class where you got your ideas. 

I would love it if you would take a moment to comment and let us know if  and how you are using our lesson plans. Thank you for helping us build an even better Sabbath School Network Community. 

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Daily Lesson for Tuesday 31st of March 2026

After depicting our apathetic condition, Jesus tells us that this is something to be overcome. “ ‘ “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” ’ ” (Revelation 3:21, NKJV). For some of us, it may be the greatest battle we ever face—simply realizing our weak, self-sufficient condition; accepting Jesus’ rebuke; repenting; and receiving Jesus’ robe of righteousness over us.

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What is so amazing is that Jesus understands our apathetic, lukewarm condition and identifies with us (not that Jesus was ever lukewarm). He says, “ ‘ “To him who overcomes . . . as I also overcame” ’ ” (Revelation 3:21, NKJV). Because He died to save us, Jesus has overcome sin and its penalty. He understands the battles of sin that we face and promises to help us.

Many people in the Bible responded to God’s invitation to be in a covenant relationship with Him. This is the overarching narrative or theme of the entire Bible. When we look at some of these people, we can see that God interacted differently with them at different times.

Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:8-10

Genesis 5:24

Genesis 6:13

Genesis 12:1-4

Exodus 34:29

Whether God physically walked with His children or whether He just talked with them, the truth is that He has always desired to be close to humanity. No matter what your relationship with God is like today, God wants to be close to you. We can read about this idea in Jeremiah 31:3-4 below:

“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt’ ” (NKJV).

Whether your day is beginning or ending right now, God is seeking you and waiting, wanting to draw you closer to Him. He wants to build—or rebuild—your relationship with Him. If it’s not happening, the fault is on your end, not His.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-01-everlasting-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-01-everlasting-love

Growing in a Relationship With God has many wonderful steps in it. There are several beautiful hymns from which to choose as a theme due to all the changes that come along when we grow in our relationship with God. On page 31 we see that “the most powerful weapon is prayer” to help us through our growing times. Therefore, we will wish to sing 
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Hymn 290 to keep learning every minute of the day in our journey. To help with this journey, Lord, 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 to instruct even more with the Holy Spirit, encouraging along the way: 
Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit – Hymn 260.

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.”

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/1-reality-check-singing-with-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-reality-check-singing-with-inspiration

Daily Lesson for Monday 30th of March 2026

“ ‘As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten,’ ” Jesus tells us in Revelation 3:19. “ ‘Therefore be zealous and repent’ ” (NKJV). None of us, for even a second, could justly say that Jesus doesn’t care about us or our future. How much easier it would have been for Jesus to give up on humanity and not travel the painful road He chose on this earth. It’s precisely because He loves us so deeply that He rebukes us in our current state. He wants a much stronger, deeper relationship with us. He’s not satisfied with our on-and-off attitudes, our “I’ll come to Him when I need Him” approach.

Instead, Jesus rebukes us for our own good. He tells us to repent. But we can’t repent unless we realize that there’s something wrong. Yet, He’s told us exactly what’s wrong with us: we think we’re rich, but we’re actually “ ‘wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked’ ” (Revelation 3:17, NKJV).

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This is such a beautiful and extraordinary word picture. The God of the universe wants to sit down over a meal with you, with me. He desires mutual engagement and conversation over good food. He wants a close, abiding relationship, and Jesus invites us to have this with Him.

Jesus stands patiently waiting and knocking at the door of your heart. Perhaps you’ve seen pictures of this in children’s books—a tall, graceful Savior, knocking gently. He doesn’t barge in and force you to talk with Him. He doesn’t impose on your time or your busy life. Time is short; so, if you hear Him, open the door. He will be there to step into your life.

This metaphor illustrates the kind of relationship Jesus wants to have with each of us. But one day, when you meet Jesus face-to-face, when you cast your crown at His feet in adoration and praise with thousands upon ten thousands of others in worship to the Creator (Revelation 4:9-11, Revelation 5:11-14), when you think back to your earthly trials and see that they dim into insignificance—do you think at that point you’ll ever regret the time you spent with Jesus on earth?

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-01-rebuke-repent-and-reward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-01-rebuke-repent-and-reward

Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School class on April 4, 2026.

Photograph by William Earnhardt

Central Theme: This week, let’s consider the current state of our relationship with God and what the Bible advises us. Indeed, we can’t move from where we are to some place better until we take an honest reality check of ourselves and listen to the solution that Jesus describes.

Read in Class: Revelation 3:14-19. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.

Study: where Jesus describes the spiritual condition of His people today. How well do these texts describe you personally? What solution does Jesus have for us?

Apply: If you find it painful to look at yourself and your own spiritual condition, what hope is offered you in these verses for today?

Share: Your friend says that we are children of the King and should always feel good about ourselves. We should never feel bad about ourselves, because we are God’s special people. What do you tell your friend? For a hint, see: Negative Feelings Play a Positive Role in Our Salvation.

Read in Class: Revelation 3:20-22. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.

Study: What are we promised here? But what must we do to receive that promise?

Apply: Right now, Jesus is knocking. He is calling. You, though, have to make the conscious choice to open your heart to Him. How can viewing the Cross and thinking about what it means inspire you to make that choice?

Share: Your friend suggests that the cares of this life and our accomplishments in life may keep us from “hearing” Jesus knocking at our heart’s door. How can we make sure we hear, actually open the door, and let Him in? What do you tell your friend?

Read in Class: John 15:1-11. Ask the class to identify the main idea of this passage.

Study: What did Jesus say here,  and what does it mean?

Apply: Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. Branches don’t feed off one another. They feed off the vine. How do you know that you are being fed from the Vine (Jesus), and not just feeding off the other branches?

Share: Your friend asks, “What does it mean for God to prune us?” How does he do that? What do you tell your friend?

Read in Class: John 14:16-18, John 15:26, John 16:7-8, and John 16:13.

Study: What are various ways in which the Holy Spirit impacts our relationship with God?

Apply: In specific ways or areas of your life, have you seen the Holy Spirit leading you into a closer relationship with God lately?

Share: Your friend asks, if it is the Holy Spirit that leads people into all truth, what role do we play? What do you tell your friend?

Mission: Can you find a nice, quiet place to be alone with God this week and journal about your relationship with Him?

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