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It is with much sadness that I have to report that Shirley de Beer passed away today. She has been in hospital with a kidney infection and although it was hoped that she would pull through and rejoin us on Sabbath School Net, that was not to be. Her relatives said that she died strong in her faith and is now at peace and free from pain.

Shirley, who lived in South Africa, has been involved with Sabbath School Net from the very early days when it was an email list, We encouraged her to participate in the Blog and ultimately she became a moderator and was also responsible for finding illustrations for the daily lesson studies. 

We miss you Shirley and look forward to the fulfillment of the blessed hope when we will be able to meet you in person.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev 21:4 KJV

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The pagan notion of an immortal soul provides the foundation for the unbiblical theory of reincarnation or transmigration of the soul. This theory has been adopted by some major world religions. While most Christians believe in the existence of an immortal soul that abides in a permanent heaven or hell after death, those who believe in reincarnation hold that such an immortal soul goes through many cycles of death and rebirth here on earth.

For some, reincarnation is thought to be a process of spiritual evolution that allows the spirit to attain ever greater levels of knowledge and morality in its journey toward perfection.

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Hindus believe that the eternal soul goes through a progression of consciousness or “samsara” at six classes of life: aquatics, plants, reptiles and insects, birds, animals, and human beings, including the residents of heaven.

Read Hebrews 9:25-28 and 1 Peter 3:18. If Jesus died just “once” (Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 3:18, NKJV) and likewise all human beings die just “once” (Hebrews 9:27, NKJV), why do even some alleged Christians believe in some form of reincarnation?

Many people believe not in what they should believe but in what they want to believe. If a theory brings them existential peace and comfort, that is enough to settle the discussion for them. But for those who take the Bible seriously, there is no way to accept the theory of reincarnation.

• First, this theory contradicts the biblical teachings of the mortality of the “soul” and the resurrection of the body (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
• Second, it negates the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10) and replaces it by human works.
• Third, the theory contradicts the biblical teaching that eternal destiny is decided forever by one’s decisions in this life (Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 25:31-46).
• Fourth, this theory downplays the meaning and relevance of Christ’s second coming (John 14:1-3).
• And fifth, the theory proposes after-death opportunities for someone still to overcome his or her own life’s pitfalls, which is unbiblical (Hebrews 9:27).

In short, there is no place for the idea of reincarnation in the Christian faith.

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The theme hymn for this quarter’s studies “On Death, Dying and the FUTURE HOPE” is 
Hymn 214 – We Have This Hope.

The studies we have completed so far are reverberating in 
Hymn 203 – This Is The Threefold Truth and will do through to the end of this quarter.

To help us avoid all deceptions, we look to God’s Word: 
Hymn 272 – Give Me The Bible so that we are then able to be found 
Standing On The Promises – Hymn 518.

God’s Word, the Bible, helps us to be seen as 
Built on the Rock – Hymn 347 and to promise that 
We’ll Build On The Rock – Hymn 531 (Sunday) showing that “we stick firmly to the teaching of the Word of God” (Monday).

Tuesday once again shows that we need to adhere to the Bible: 
Hymn 272 – Give Me The Bible.

Rather than necromancy and ancestor worship (Wednesday), even Isaiah asks “should not a people seek their God?” just as we sing in 
Hymn 603 – Christian, Seek Not Repose.

May we always be found “Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love”: 
Hymn 534 – Will Your Anchor Hold? (Thursday). Ephesians 6:13 encourages us to be clad in “the whole armor of God” as does 
Hymn 572 – Give Of Your Best To The Master, Hymn 594 – Heir Of The Kingdom (verse 1) and 
Hymn 605 – My Soul, Be On Thy Guard. We are then “sheltered by God and grounded in God’s Word”: 
Hymn 529 – Under His Wings (verse 3) and “Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love”: 
Hymn 534 – Will Your Anchor Hold?

Today 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 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: Mysticism, near-death experiences, reincarnation, necromancy, and ancestor worship are dangerous, end-time deceptions that we need to be aware of without exposing ourselves to their influence.
December 10, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 11:14,15.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. How can Satan be turned into an angel of light? Why would God allow him that opportunity of deception?
3. Personal Application: How can we fight the tendency to allow our feelings, emotions, and desires from doing things contrary to the word of God? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Who are Satan’s ministers that are transformed into ministers of righteousness? Are they the fallen angels or people who claim to be ministers of Christ who are deceiving and being deceived?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 9:25-28.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What is the key to understanding and refuting the near-death experiences that people have?
3. Personal Application: How can we counteract the influence of the media in promoting falsehoods like the dead coming back and interacting and helping the living? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Life never really ends. If we live a bad life, we might come back as a lesser form of life or in a lower caste of poverty and misery. If we live a good life, we might come back in the upper caste system until we reach nirvana and a god-like state of being.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read I Samuel 28:3-25.

1. a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. Why did Saul go to a witch to try and get a message from God? Can we go to mediums and crystal-ball gazers and horoscopes to get messages from God?
3. Personal Application: Have you ever experienced a person returning in spirit to talk to you, or know someone who has? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Didn’t Samuel come back and talk to Saul? Doesn’t that show that the dead are still alive after death in spirit form?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read2 Corinthians 11:14,15; Ephesians 6:10-18..

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How often do we look at the experiences in our lives and interactions with others as spiritual warfare rather than just human-to-human interaction?
3. Personal Application: How often do we do things that we know are wrong? Why are faith, prayer, and obedience our only sure defense against ourselves? 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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