View an in-depth discussion of Bread and the Water of Life in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/7-bread-and-the-water-of-life/

Daily Lesson for Monday 11th of August 2025

Unfortunately, there is a repetitive pattern of rebellion in these pilgrimage stories. The people were notoriously forgetful that the mighty hand of God had helped them in the past and that He had provided solutions to their problems. They let their present problems blind them to their ultimate goal and their promised wonderful future. It’s a common problem even among God’s people today, as well.

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It is important to notice that temptations in the Bible are often related to food. In the Garden of Eden, the Fall was related to eating from the forbidden tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:1-6). In Jesus’ wilderness temptations, Satan’s first shot at Him was through food (Matthew 4:3). Esau lost his firstborn rights because of his undisciplined appetite (Genesis 25:29-34). How often was Israel’s dis­obedience connected to food and drink! No wonder Moses reminded later generations:

“ ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord’ ” (Deuteronomy 8:3, ESV).

Manna, of course, was a heavenly bread that God supplied the Israelites with during their 40 years of sojourning in the wilderness. Through this gift, He taught them that He is the Creator and the Provider of everything. Also, God used His supernatural provision of manna to show them how to keep the seventh-day Sabbath.

Each week four miracles happened: (1) for six days, God gave a daily allotment of manna; (2) on Fridays, a double portion of manna was given; (3) the manna did not spoil from Friday to Sabbath; and (4) no manna fell on Sabbath. God was constantly performing these miracles so the people would remember the Sabbath day and celebrate God’s goodness on that day. God said: “ ‘Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath’ ” (Exodus 16:29, NIV).

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25c-07-quail-and-manna/

Exodus points us to a wonderful conclusion with the Israelites being bound for the Promised Land, hence our theme hymn for the quarter being 
We Are Bound For The Promised Land – Hymn 620.

Our Sabbath afternoon introduction to this week’s studies teaches us to learn, and then to 
Trust And Obey – Hymn 590.

Sunday continues this theme and we can then ask 
Saviour, Teach Me – Hymn 193 so that when it comes to us tasting “bitter water” in our lives we find our Saviour
As Water To The Thirsty – Hymn 460. God provided the people with pure, sweet water, and no diseases, just protection. It was with great hope that the people would say 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

 Once again, further into our study week, the wilderness tried the people with no water. Sadly, they had not learned from their first experience, and did not trust Him, rather than singing
Only Trust Him – Hymn 279 all because we find “That Rock was Christ”: 
Rock Of Ages – Hymn 300.

I choose to follow the Lord Jesus, because 
All The Way My Saviour Leads Me – Hymn 516 I am reminded that He “feeds me with the living bread” – verse 2.

 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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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/7-the-bread-and-water-of-life-singing-with-inspiration/

Key Thought: The Lord would lead Israel into the promised land. He would care for them. But they needed to learn discipline, self-control, sacrifice, unselfishness, obedience, and trust in the Lord..
August 16, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 15:22-27.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. After crossing the Red Sea, what was the first miracle performed for Israel?
3. Personal Application: What trials and struggles have you brought upon yourself? What comfort can you get in knowing that God will still work for you if you cooperate with Him? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “What are some things that you need to trust God with right now? How can we learn to submit to His will and wait for Him to act in His time?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Exodus 16:. 1-15,26,35.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What was the cause of Israel’s grumbling and what followed?
3. Personal Application: Is there anything in your diet that could cause health issues or problems that you need to cut out of your diet? Do you eat too much of the “good stuff”? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Everybody likes to eat. God doesn’t want us to starve ourselves or eat only food that doesn’t taste good. So didn’t God give us a variety of food to eat that is good and healthy for us? Was it wrong to want a variety of food in our diet? How can eating be abused?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Exodus 18:13-18, 21, 25,26.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What major steps in the history of the nation took place here?
3. Personal Application: What important lessons can we learn from Moses’ willingness to listen to the advice of his father-in-law, who wasn’t even a Hebrew? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “If Jethro learned about God from what God did for His people, what kind of witness does our church present to the world? What do we say to others about the nature and character of our God?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 10:11, John 6:31-35, 51.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What reasons does Paul give for these events to have been recorded and what truths are revealed here?
3. Personal Application: What should this teach us about the idea that God in the Old Testament was vengeful, hateful, and unforgiving? 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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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/7-the-bread-and-water-of-life-teaching-plan/

Daily Lesson for Sunday 10th of August 2025

In biblical narratives, different roles are played by different characters, good or bad, and we need to pay close attention to plots, places, timing, and villains. However, the most important point in a storyline is usually the solution and the lessons learned. It’s no different in these accounts.

As the episodes show, God is the Problem Solver and the Peacemaker; however, His work is complicated by people’s unbelief. As a result of their constant murmuring and disobedience, the Hebrews experienced serious complications, even tragedies. They brought upon themselves many difficulties because of their incredulity and unrepentance.

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The first test of Israel’s faith is associated with the need for water, not surprising given the harsh, hot, and dry desert environment. After three days of traveling, the people finally found water, but it was undrinkable. Marah means “bitter,” and because the water was bitter, Israel’s faith in their caring Lord quickly floundered. However, God reacted with compassion, and the first miracle was performed with a piece of wood. Of course, it was not the wood but the Lord who made the water sweet and drinkable. The people had to learn important lessons: (1) patience in waiting for the Lord’s timing, and (2) that God does things in co­operation with humans.

However, the children of Israel took so many things for granted and quickly forgot the great miracles that God had done for them—miracles for which they had just so passionately sung praises to Him, declaring: “ ‘Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?’ ” (Exodus 15:11, ESV).

And yet, even after their grumbling, God promised that He would not bring upon the Israelites “any of the diseases” (Exodus 15:26, NIV) that had plagued the Egyptians. He would protect them. They could expe­rience this promise only on the condition that they stayed faithful to Him.

<–Sabbath Monday–>

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25c-07-bitter-waters/