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Muthurwa S.D.A Church Rev.22÷20. He who testifies to these things says. " Yes. I'm coming quickly." Amen, Come , Lord Jesus. ...the grace of the lord Jesus be with all. Amen.

09/10/2025

*10 Talking Points on the SS Lesson 02 Q4 2025: Surprised by Grace*



1. Last week we studied about the recipe of success, which set out conditions under which we can be prosperous not only in the here and now but also be ready for the world to come. This week the lesson focuses on “second chances”, which can surprise us thanks to God’s grace. This is demonstrated in the cases: (1) the new generation of Israelites, (2) Rahab the harlot, and (3) the Gibeonites.

2. A new generation of Israelites is now at the border of the promised land and ready to take possession. Joshua sends two spies into the city to gather intelligence just like his predecessor Moses did (Jos. 2 v 1). Why did Joshua need to send out spies again? Why did he send two spies and not twelve?

3. The place the Israelites camped at was called Acacia Grove or Sh*ttim (Jos. 2 v 1). It was the same place the Children of Israel committed harlotry with the women of Moab, through the influence of Balaam, and were destroyed (Num. 25 v 1-3). Why did this young generation of Israelites revisit past failures with renewed trust? In what ways did God show them grace?

4. No sooner had the spies arrived in Jericho than their presence was detected by city's intelligence system. The spies immediately went into hiding in the house of Rahab the harlot. Through this act, Rahab secured a second chance at life by God's grace. What does this teach us about risky obedience, faith, second chances, and God's grace?

5. During the conversion with the spies, Rahab demonstrated knowledge and belief about God and His mission to take over the city. Rahab’s story demonstrates that God values trust and allegiance to Him above social status or past reputation (Jos. 2 v 11). How did Rahab acquire so much knowledge about God’s past acts? What does her faith tell us about judging other people from a distance?

6. Rahab lied when she was confronted by the security agents regarding the whereabouts of the spies (Jos. 2 v 4-11). She diverted their search to allow the spies to return safely to their camp. Why does it seem like the Bible remembers her for her faith rather than her falsehoods? Was the outcome going to be any different if she had told the truth about the whereabouts of the spies?

7. Before the spies left, Rahab made them swear to her by the Lord that she and her family would not be destroyed when Jericho falls (Jos. 2 v 12, 13). The spies gave strict instruction upon which she would be saved (Jos. 2 v 17 -21). Are there any parallels that can be drawn from Rahab’s story to that of the woman at the well (John 4)?

8. The Gibeonites, fearing extermination, disguised themselves as travellers and deceived Joshua and the leaders of Israel into signing a treaty with them (Jos. 9 v 1-20). If Gibeonites told the truth, would they have been destroyed? Are there situations where we can lie for self-preservation? Why did Joshua and the leaders not consult God before making an oath (v 14)?

9. Israelites realised too late that they were deceived (Jos. 9 v 21-27). Rather than dishonour the oath made in the name of the Lord, they cursed the Gibeonites to servitude in the temple. How can we discern when God is calling us to honour a flawed commitment versus when to start over? Centuries later, the Gibeonites assisted in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 7 v 25).

10. The young generation of Israelites got another chance to possess the promised land after the first generation failed. Second chances were also extended to those perceived as sinners, such as Rahab the harlot and the Gibeonites, demonstrating that God’s grace is available to all willing to receive it. Next week we will study the lesson “Memorials of Grace”.

```MAY GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY ⁠```

16/08/2025

*10 Talking Points on the SS Lesson 7:*
*The Bread and Water of Life*

1. After the miraculous act of God that enabled the Israelites to cross the Red Sea, as we learnt last week, they quickly forgot God's power and provision when faced with thirst and hunger on their journey to the Promised Land. How easy for humans to forget! This week's lesson considers God's mercy and providence of food and water in the desert despite their grumblings.

2. The Israelites had to travel in the wilderness of Shur (Exo 15 v.22), located to the northeast of Egypt. They journeyed through arid and hard desert conditions – scorching heat by day, freezing winds by night, and a complete absence of natural water sources. This unwelcoming terrain has been interpreted by theologians to symbolise both a physical and spiritual testing ground for the freed first born of God.

3. The provision of water came after the Israelites had gone for three days without any, only to find bitter waters at Marah, unfit to drink. This tested the people’s faith and stirred complaints with remarks that life in Egypt was better (Exo 15 vs.22-25). The bitterness of the water resonated with the bitterness of their hearts, highlighting the need for Israel’s spiritual transformation, not just physical water provision.

4. A related incidence occurred in the wilderness of Sin (Exo 17 v.1), located between a placed called Elim and Mount Sinai. This desert had the same harsh conditions as that of Shur. Despite having recently experienced God’s miraculous provision of water at Marah, the Israelites complained bitterly about the lack of water and regretted being rescued by Moses from Egypt (vs.2-3).

5. In both incidences of Marah and the Wilderness of Sin, God graciously intervened by providing drinking water. At Marah, Moses threw a piece of wood in the water, and it became fit for drinking (Exo 15 vs.23-25). At the wilderness of Sin, Moses struck the rock, and water came out (Exo 17 vs.1-6). Could it be that this act of striking the rock influenced Moses’ later decision to strike the rock in Meribah, despite God’s instruction to speak to it instead (Num 20 vs.7-12)?

6. It was also at the Wilderness of Sin that the Israelites grumbled about their lack of food (Exo 16). In turn, God miraculously rained bread from heaven in the morning and quail in the evening. This bread was to be gathered daily, as it would spoil if kept overnight. What could have been the reason to have the bread to spoil overnight?

7. In preparation for the Sabbath, God instructed the Israelites to gather a double portion on Friday. Uniquely, the bread collected on that day would not spoil overnight, allowing the people to rest on the Sabbath day, as no bread would be provided then. This miracle served not only to sustain the Israelites physically but also to reinforce the sanctity of the Sabbath as a day of rest.

8. Paul reflects on the miraculous provision of water from a rock to reveal a deeper spiritual truth, which is that Christ Himself was the spiritual rock from which the Israelites drank (1 Cor 10 vs.3-4). Thus, the event foreshadowed Christ as the water of life. Similarly, Jesus declared that He is the Bread of Life (John 6 v.35) to everyone who hungers for the spiritual food.

9. The grumblings of the Israelites were so much that even a visitor would immediately notice them. When Jethro, Moses father in-law, visited to celebrate God’s miraculous deliverance of Israel, he quickly noticed the heavy burden Moses carried (Exo 18 vs.13-16). He then advised him to set up a structured administrative and legal system. Is it possible that God can speak to us through unlikely means or people, like Jethro, a non-Jew, did to Moses?

10. Life, for many, can be a wilderness of hardships, just as it was for Israel in the desert. In such seasons of struggle, God emerges as the only constant source of help, offering comfort, guidance, sustenance and consolation. Just as He provided Israel with bread and water in the wilderness, He now nourishes us through the true Bread and Water of life, Jesus Christ. Next week we study *the Covenant at Sinai.*

24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

August 02 - 09 @ Muthurwa S.D.A Church

Meet the Directors for the Departments of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists during the 62nd General Confe...
11/07/2025

Meet the Directors for the Departments of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists during the 62nd General Conference Session.

11/07/2025

*10 Talking Points on the SS Lesson 2: “The Burning Bush”*

1. Last week we studied the context that led to God's intervention to deliver His people from Egyptian slavery. This week we explore God’s radical approach in working with reluctant servants. The burning bush was God’s way of calling Moses’ attention to duty. How easy was it for Moses to accept God’s call, and how easy is it for us today to do the same?

2. During forty years in Midian, Moses married, had two children and guarded the wealth (flock) of his father-in-law. Life in nature connected him with God, helped him unlearn the militaristic spirit acquired in Egypt, and taught him the law of love through his experience as a shepherd. It is most likely during this time that Moses wrote books of Genesis and Job.

3. A burning bush that was not consumed was a real miracle that caught the attention of the 80 year-old Moses. His inquisitive spirit led him to encounter God. Ironically, the same Moses who had written about God's promise of an exodus (Gen. 15:13-16) initially declined the call to fulfill that promise (Exod. 3:8). Rather, he made the following four excuses, each met by God’s assuring promises.

4. ‘Who Am I?’ vs ‘I will be with you’ (Exod. 3:11-12). First Moses feigns humility, exaggerating his insufficiency and inability in order to absolve himself from carrying out God's mission. God assures him that His presence will accompany him and the Israelites. Is it possible for humility to eventually turn into stubbornness?

5. 'What is Your Name?' vs ‘I AM WHO I AM’ (Exod. 3:13–22). Moses came to know God's name during his 40 years in nature and through divine inspiration as he authored the first two Books of the Bible. Yet, he attempts to hide behind the presumed ignorance of Israelites, whose centuries of slavery may have dimmed their knowledge about God. In response, God gives him His covenantal and relational name – YHWH.

6. ‘What if they do not believe me’ vs Mighty signs of God (Exod. 4:1–9). Here Moses continues to give flimsy excuses of unbelief and presenting hypothetical situations to God. God gave him two miracles to perform, and a third one if the first two don't convince the elders of Israel (v. 8-9).

7. I am not eloquent' vs 'I will help you speak” (Exod. 4:10-12). Moses argues that his 40 years away from Egypt and his people have diminished his ability to speak. In response, God assures him that He will enable him. Even with that assurance, Moses begs God to send someone else (Exod. 4:13). Though God expresses His displeasure, He graciously appoints Aaron as his spokesman.

8. Eventually, Moses goes to Egypt, but another dramatic moment arises when God confronts him, highlighting that Israelites’ obedience would hinge on his obedience (Exod. 4:24). The mission to Egypt was dangerous and required God's protection, which could not be guaranteed in the face of disobedience.

9. God commissions Moses, fully knowing he will refuse. He also asks something of Pharoah, knowing he will resist (Exod. 3:19). What does this reveal about God's desire to engage with us? Can we, like Moses, write extensively about God and even worship Him, yet still refuse His call to mission?

10. Though Moses initially hesitated out of humility and self-doubt, he finally accepted the call and his life was transformed. The Egyptian civilization he left behind lies in ruins, but his legacy endures. Next week we study about a "Rough Start".

```MAY GODD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY```

OUR FIRST CAMP MEETING MUTHURWA SDA , SHAURI MOYO DISTRICT. 3rd Aug 2025.
03/07/2025

OUR FIRST CAMP MEETING MUTHURWA SDA , SHAURI MOYO DISTRICT. 3rd Aug 2025.

06/06/2025

*10 Talking Points on the SS Lesson 10: Upon Whom the Ends Have Come*

1. Last week we considered prophetic themes in the book of Psalms that relate to God as our refuge, king and judge, who is still in control despite the chaos and uncertainties in this world. The lesson for this week presents Old Testament examples that have prophetic significance. Two examples are considered in this lesson, namely the flood and S***m and Gomorrah.

2. The prophetic books of Daniel and Revelation clearly describe events that would culminate into the end of this world and the beginning of a new world. These events are backed by verifiable historical facts and present to humanity a choice to accept God’s salvation through Jesus Christ (Rev. 1 v 7) or be destroyed in the lake of fire (Matt. 25 v 41).

3. In addition to prophetic messages often conveyed through symbols and allusions, there are historical events in the Bible that foreshadow end-time occurrences. Two profound examples are the flood and the destruction of S***m and Gomorrah. These are mentioned in the New Testament as examples of the events that precede the destruction of our world (Matt. 10 v 15, Matt. 24 v 36-39, 2 Pet. 2 v 4-11, Jude 1 v 5-8).

4. The following end time characteristics provide context to these two examples: the rapid proclamation of the gospel around the world (Matt. 24 v 14, Rev 14 v 6-13); the falling away (2 Thes. 2 v 3); the increase in wickedness (Matt. 24 v 12, 2 Tim 3 v 1-5); and the pre-advent judgement and sealing (Rev. 7 v 1-3).

5. The Flood. Gen. 6 -7 tells us that God destroyed the antediluvian world after 120 years of Noah’s preaching. The people rejected the message of the flood, and all perished except Noah and his family. This scenario is prophesied by Jesus to repeat at the end of time (Matt. 24 v 37-39). The message of Noah can also be likened to the three angels’ messages that is preached to every nation, tribe and tongue (Rev 14 v 6-12).

6. In Noah’s time, the people were not ignorant of the message when the rain started. This experience is mirrored in Rev. 6 v 12-17, where the people seem not to be ignorant of Jesus. Recognising that its Him descending the eastern skies at His second coming, they fail to face Him but rather call on rocks and mountains to fall on them.

7. The gospel of the kingdom would be preached as a witness to all nations (Matt. 24 v 14). What should be the expected response rate to this preaching, given the example from Noah where only eight people were saved? Why should we be careful in prioritising numbers of baptism over obeying the command to preach? What made Jonah’s preaching more successful compared to that of Noah?

8. S***m and Gomorrah. These twin cities and those around them were destroyed with fire because their sins had reached up to heaven (Gen 18). God visited Abraham on His way to S***m, and this signified God’s investigative work before judgement. Abraham pleaded for lives in the cities, including his enemies. If God has plans to destroy a sworn enemy, would we be able to plead on their behalf?

9. The interaction between God and Abraham primarily centred on verifying the situation before pronouncing destruction, ensuring that both parties were satisfied. (Gen. 18 v 20, 21). This encounter between Abraham and God is similar to Rev. 20 v 4, 11-15 where the saints examine the deeds of the wicked during the 1,000 years in heaven before the final destruction.

10. The events at the flood and S***m and Gomorrah used by Jesus (Matt 24 v 37) and Apostle Peter (2Pet 2 v 6-9) respectively to provide valuable insights into the closing moments of earth’s history. Next week we will consider lessons from Ruth and Esther.

```MAY GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY```

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