Daily Lesson for Tuesday 3rd of February 2026

As yesterday’s study pointed out, the things that previously made Paul proud were actually hindrances to faith because they blinded him to his need of Christ. Paul uses the language of commerce, gain and loss, to describe his spiritual ledger prior to faith. Although we don’t like to think about it much, every human being has a “spiritual ledger.” Previously, Paul’s ledger was measured by the Jewish values of the time rather than by the biblical values as taught by Jesus.

After his conversion, his spiritual ledger looked very different because its scale of values dramatically changed, from the “currency” of Judaism to the “currency of heaven.”

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“He who came down from heaven can speak of heaven, and rightly present the things which form the currency of heaven, on which he has stamped his image and superscription. He knows the danger in which those are placed whom he came to uplift from degradation, and to exalt to a place beside himself upon his throne. He points out their peril in lavishing affection upon useless and dangerous objects. He seeks to draw the mind away from the earthly to the heavenly, that we may not waste time, talent, and opportunity, upon things that are altogether vanity.”—Ellen G. White, in The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, July 1, 1890.

In the world of first-century Judaism, Paul had been a rapidly rising star until, by becoming blind at the sight of the glorified Jesus on the Damascus road (Acts 9:1-43), his spiritual eyesight was corrected, and he saw clearly.

What could be more valuable than eternal life in heaven and on the new earth? Yet worldly values blind so many to this reality. There is an inherent competition between the things valued here (see Matthew 13:22; Luke 4:5-6; 1 John 2:16) and the things Heaven values—likeness to Christ and souls saved.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26a-06-the-things-that-matter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26a-06-the-things-that-matter

The great lesson we learn from dear Paul this quarter is that we are to 
Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus! – Hymn 618. This is a beautiful theme hymn to give us a great reminder of what we need in our world that is falling apart these days.

With our “Confidence Only In Christ” we can show that
My Faith Looks Up To Thee – Hymn 517 and 
My Faith Has Found A Resting Place – Hymn 523 all because 
God Is My Salvation – Hymn 339.

As Sunday’s lesson states, we will be “Rejoicing In The Lord” and sing 
Rejoice, The Lord Is King – Hymn 221. As followers of our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ we will be 
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee – Hymn 12 and show that we 
Only Trust Him – Hymn 279.

Tuesday continues with learning about faith, so we are able to sing the hymns as above: 
My Faith Looks Up To Thee – Hymn 517 and 
My Faith Has Found A Resting Place – Hymn 339. The subject of faith is again presented to us on Wednesday and at the end of that study includes 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

With all the knowledge gained in the week’s study, we can say 
I Know Whom I Have Believed – Hymn 511 and pray 
Come, Holy Spirit – Hymn 269 and Hover O’er Me Holy Spirit – Hymn 260. We are encouraged more to “press on toward the goal” and gain 
Higher Ground – Hymn 625.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless 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: Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” How can we be that light? Only through connection with the true light, Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world.
February 7, 2026

1. Have a volunteer read Philippians 3:4-6.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What things in his life did Paul say he had once been proud of?
3. Personal Application: How would you describe the good in your life? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I don’t understand how we are saved by grace, but the Bible says we are judged by our works. If works doesn’t save us, then why are we judged by what we do? Why should we even br concerned about the law or our conduct then?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 1:4, 2 Cor 5:21, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 4:9, Galatians 2:20.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does Paul mean by the expression “to be found in Him”?
3. Personal Application: What two things did Paul contrast, and why is this contrast important to always remember? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I have been told that to be “in Him” means that when Christ died, we died with Him, that we were in Him when we died. How does this make sense to you? I’m trying to figure out of this makes any sense, or if it is nonsense.” How would you respond to your relative?

3. Have a volunteer read John 9:38.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What physical manifestation did Jesus perform here for a man?
3. Personal Application: How might the spiritual principle of blind people seeing, and seeing people be blind be applied in your life or in the life of someone you know? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “The world can blind us to what really matters. What is the key to keeping our eyes focused on what is really important?” How would you respond to your friend?

4. Have a volunteer read Philippians 3:10-16.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What are some of the points Paul makes in this passage?
3. Personal Application: In your walk with God, why is it important not to keep looking back at your sins and faults, but to look what has been promised in Christ? 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).

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/6-confidence-only-in-christ-teaching-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-confidence-only-in-christ-teaching-plan

Daily Lesson for Monday 2nd of February 2026

It is a common experience for Christian converts to think of their lives in terms of before they accepted Jesus and after, just as Paul does in Philippians 3:1-21. Nevertheless, rightly or wrongly, we sometimes speak of those who are not Christians as being “good people,” and, at least according to the world’s standards, many indeed are. In contrast, compared to God’s standards, no one is, not even Christians.

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Paul makes an implicit contrast between believing Jews who are spreading false doctrine and uncircumcised believers who rely fully on Christ for their salvation and put no confidence in mere human works such as circumcision (see Hebrews 6:1, Hebrews 9:14; compare Romans 2:25-29). Even though Paul’s past life and pedigree would have been quite impressive to his fellow Jews, none of these things contributed to his salvation. In fact, they actually hindered it because they blinded him for a while to his need of Christ.

Paul was not just circumcised—he was an “eighth day-er,” meaning he, an Israelite by birth and belonging to the people of the covenant, was circumcised on the eighth day. Furthermore, he was from the tribe of Benjamin, whose territory included some of the most important cities of Israel. Paul not only knew Hebrew but, as a student of Gamaliel the Elder (Acts 22:3, Acts 26:4-5) and a Pharisee, he would have been steeped in knowledge of the law and how it was, at least according to tradition, to be applied.

Paul was so zealous for the law that he persecuted the church because of its perceived threat to the Jewish way of life, which he thought the law prescribed. Interestingly, though “blameless” in terms of that human-originated “righteousness,” Paul realized the law was actually far deeper and more demanding than he could imagine, and that without Christ he stood before it condemned.

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

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Daily Lesson for Sunday 1st of February 2026

Paul begins on a very positive note and almost sounds as though he is wrapping up his letter. But he’s not done. He returns to one of the main themes of this epistle: rejoicing in the Lord. And he will give a number of reasons for that here. Most important, we are to have confidence in Christ, not in ourselves: “We . . . rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3). Who among us has, in one way or another, learned the hard way about not putting confidence in the flesh?

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The strong warning “Beware” (three times) is not found anywhere else in Scripture. Apparently, the Philippians knew very well what threat Paul was referencing. Rather than three separate problems, the warning appears to refer to a group of false teachers described in three different ways.

Wicked or irreligious people in Israel were sometimes referred to as “dogs” (Philippians 3:2; compare Psalms 22:16; Isaiah 56:10; Matthew 7:6; 2 Peter 2:21-22). False teachers could also aptly be described as “evil workers.” Referring to them as “the mutilation” (Philippians 3:2, NKJV) or “those who mutilate the flesh” (ESV) shows that, as in Galatia and other locales, they were seeking to impose circumcision on Gentile believers, contrary to the ruling of the Apostolic Council (see Acts 15:1-41).

Interestingly, it seems that one solution to spiritual challenges, including the spread of false teachings, is to “rejoice in the Lord” (Philippians 3:1; compare Philippians 4:4).

Anything we rejoice about brings us joy (as in English, the two Greek words for these ideas are related). God wants us to be joyful, and His Word is a kind of instruction manual for true happiness and lasting joy. These include receiving God’s mercy (Psalms 31:7); placing our trust in Him (Psalms 5:11); receiving the blessings of salvation (Psalms 9:14); adopting God’s law as our way of life (Psalms 119:14), including the Sabbath (Isaiah 58:13-14); believing His Word (Psalms 119:162); and raising godly children (Proverbs 23:24-25).

<–Sabbath Monday–>

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