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Join the Hit the Mark panel as they discuss Sabbath School Lesson 8 – In the Psalms: Part 1. It’s the fastest hour of the week!
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(1)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/in-the-psalms-part-1-hit-the-mark-sabbath-school/
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Shawn Boonstra, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.”
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/8-in-the-psalms-part-1-it-is-written-discussion-with-the-author/
View an in-depth discussion of In the Psalms: Part 1 in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/8-in-the-psalms-part-1-hope-sabbath-school-video-discussion/
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 21st of May 2025
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It is instructive to note that David insists that evil “may not dwell” with God (Psalms 5:4, ESV). The point of the tabernacle was that God might dwell among His people, and the same will be true in the kingdom of Christ (see Revelation 21:3). Those who would approach the throne of God must be redeemed.
It is also noteworthy that David describes an act of worship in Psalms 5:7, which is the core issue at stake in the great controversy. Revelation 13:1-18 mentions “worship” five times, and the three angels’ messages call the world to “worship Him who made.” David tells us that he “fears” God, and the message of the remnant calls the world back to “ ‘fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come’ ” (Revelation 14:7, NKJV).
Also notice how the redeemed of Revelation 14:1-20 are said to have “no deceit” (Revelation 14:5, NKJV) in their mouths; they are truth-tellers whose words and deeds reflect the righteous character of God. The wicked, according to David, have “no truth in their mouth” (Psalms 5:9, ESV).
It is an astonishing scene that John presents in this key part of Revelation: mere sinners have been pulled back from death and are privileged to stand in God’s presence. They did not earn this right; it is granted to them by the fact that the Lamb of God—the righteous Son of man—stands there with them. They are forgiven, redeemed; they no longer have to bear their own guilt (compare with Psalms 5:10), because the Lamb of God has borne it for them (compare with Isaiah 53:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Once God’s name is inscribed in your heart, it is hard to remain silent. God’s people deliver one final offer of mercy with a “loud voice” (Revelation 14:7). “But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You” (Psalms 5:11, NKJV).
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Imagine standing before a holy and perfect God in judgment, with every deed you have ever done fully exposed before Him. What does this prospect tell you about your need of Christ’s righteousness? |
(0)To learn of the “Allusions, Images and Symbols” in Bible Prophecy we are really in great need of saying to God
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 so we are able to learn with His abundant help. This will be our theme for this, the second quarter of Bible Study, 2025.
What our High Priest does for us on Sunday is sung in:
Hymn 180 – O Listen To Our Wondrous Story,
Hymn 177 – Jesus, Your Blood And Righteousness,
Hymn 178 – The Unveiled Christ, and
Hymn 179 – The Wonders Of Redeeming Love.
Monday give us lots of information “On Mount Zion”. Please sing
Hymn 450 – Beautiful Zion as a reminder of our study on this day.
With God’s “Law In Our Hearts” (Tuesday), we learn so much of God’s glory as we do in
Hymn 341 – To God Be The Glory.
It is with great joy we worship our wonderful God (Wednesday):
Hymn 83 – O Worship The King, and
Hymn 12 – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.
Just as Isaiah was ready saying “Here am I! Send me”, may we go and be
Working, O Christ, With Thee – Hymn 582, so that we may
The Son Of God Proclaim – Hymn 411.
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.”
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/8-in-the-psalms-part-1-singing-with-inspiration/
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