You can view an in-depth discussion of Laying up Treasure in Heaven in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pfmU88kwXY&w=560&h=315]

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When Abram left his homeland in response to God’s call, his nephew Lot chose to go with him on his pilgrimage. Genesis 13:1-18 records that God blessed Abram to the point that he “was very rich in cattle [the primary measure of wealth in that culture], in silver, and in gold” (Genesis 13:2). Lot also “had flocks, and herds, and tents” (Genesis 13:5). They both became so wealthy with their extensive livestock herds that they could not dwell close together. In order to avoid strife between their herdsmen, Abram offered Lot the choice of where he would like to live. Of course, Lot should have deferred to Abram, his senior, and because he owed his own prosperity to his connection to him. However, he showed no gratitude to his benefactor and selfishly wanted what he considered the best land available.

Read Genesis 13:10-12. What rational factors could have led Lot to make the decision that he did?

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However easily Lot could have justified his decision to move to the city, things didn’t turn out so great for him there, and when Abram heard about what happened to him, he didn’t say, “Well, too bad, Lot. You reap what you sow.” Instead, he came to his rescue (see Genesis 14:1-24).

Sometimes in our quest for more stuff, we don’t learn our lessons well. Lot moved right back into Sodom! But in His great mercy, God sent messengers of warning to Lot and his family, letting them know of the pending destruction of these cities.

Read Genesis 18:20-33. What did God tell Abraham was the reason for His visit to earth? What was Abraham’s response to the news that God was planning to destroy these wicked cities?

Because of Abraham’s concern for Lot and his family, he bargained with God to spare the cities if righteous people could be found in them. He started with 50 and went down to 10. In harmony with His character of love, God never stopped granting mercy until Abraham stopped asking! God and the two angels personally delivered Lot, his wife, and two daughters. But his wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. Lot entered Sodom a wealthy man and came out with almost nothing. How careful we need to be about the kind of decisions that we make, especially thinking only of short-term gains in contrast to the big picture (see Mark 8:36-37).

<–Monday Wednesday–>

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“MANAGING FOR THE MASTER Till He Comes” will show us that 
God Is Working His Purpose Out – Hymn 225 in all our we do and say. May we be encouraged by this hymn for this quarter and that 
In Our Work And In Our Play – Hymn 591 we will work until Jesus comes. Hence, a choice of theme hymns for this quarter.

The most priceless treasure in Heaven is our Saviour, Jesus: 
Hymn 239 – Jesus, Priceless Treasure. Sabbath afternoon’s introduction goes on to request
Seek Ye First The Kingdom – Hymn 224 because I am, you are, 
Heir Of The Kingdom – Hymn 594.

On Sunday Noah preaches for more than one century and we are asked to 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378 today.

We are given a great example of faith on Monday with Abram: 
Hymn 11 – The God of Abraham Praise. We wish to praise God, just as Abram/Abraham did, and be just as faithful as he was: 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

We read of Jacob on Wednesday and his weary travels. 
As Jacob With Travel Was Weary – Hymn 628, so are we in this world as it falls apart in preparation for the coming of our Lord. Once again our encouragement comes from 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

With worldly possessions pressing in all around on the media and from those around us, it is wonderful to sing 
Take The World, But Give Me Jesus – Hymn 329 because 
Jesus Is All The World To Me – Hymn 185.

Today, and every day, we look forward to Jesus coming again. Oh, what a day that will be 
When We All Get To Heaven – Hymn 633 because 
That Glorious Day Is Coming – Hymn 209.

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: If you want a heart for the kingdom of God, put your money and prayer into God’s work. You will be even more interested in that work, and your heart will follow.
February 11, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 6:5-14

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What changes came into Noah’s life as a result of obeying God?
3. Personal Application: How ready are you to make a major change to your life for God if, like Noah, you were called to do that? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “The gifts of the Spirit died with the apostles. Nobody raises the dead anymore. Nobody really heals people on demand. Nobody expects prophets to predict anything outside what the Bible already predicted. God justs wants His people to lead good lives, worship, and help the poor.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Genesis 13:10-12.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What rational factors could have led Lot to make the decisions that he did?
3. Personal Application: What makes Abraham and Noah a blessing to all? How did their lifestyle changes affect others? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why did God tell Abraham that He had heard about Sodom and Gomorrah and had come to see for Himself? Didn’t God already know what was going on? Why did He tell Abraham that He was going to destroy them?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Genesis 32:22-31.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this passage is.
2. What happened here to Jacob and what can we learn from this story?
3. Personal Application: How does this story encourage you when you have made a wrong decision and seek for forgiveness? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why did Jacob ask for the angel’s blessing when he clung to him? Why did the angel cause Jacob to become crippled? Why did the angel give Jacob a new name as part of the blessing?.” How would you respond to your relative

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 32:22-31.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What was Moses leaving behind, and what was he choosing to accpt by leaving Egypt? Share your thoughts.
3. Personal Application: When we are tempted by the world, how can we keep the main goals of Christianity before us? 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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God called Abram to leave his homeland and his kinfolk and go to a land that He would show him. Though details aren’t given, Abram had to leave the land of his birth and early years. Surely, it wasn’t an easy decision, and no doubt he gave up some earthly pleasure and conveniences to do it.

Read Genesis 12:1-3. How were “all the families of the earth … blessed” as a result of this promise and its acceptance?

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This was a major life-changing event for Abram and his family. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8, NKJV). “Abraham’s unquestioning obedience is one of the most striking evidences of faith to be found in all the Bible.” — Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 126.

Most of us would not be eager to leave our homeland and our friends and family members. But Abram did so. Abram was satisfied to be where God wanted him to be. As strange as this may seem, Abram, Isaac, and Jacob never received that land in their lifetimes — yet they remained faithful to God anyway.

Read Hebrews 11:8-13. What is the relevant message to us here?

Abram was known as a prince by those living around him. He was known to be generous, brave, hospitable, and a servant of the Most High God. His witness for God was exemplary. By the grace of God, we are heirs with Abraham. “Just as Abraham ‘believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.’ Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham” (Galatians 3:6-7, , NKJV). “And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29, NKJV).

With Abraham, as with Noah, we see someone making a major life-changing decision as a result of obeying God.

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