Whanganui SDA Church

31/05/2026

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31/05/2026

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31/05/2026

Naso – Nu 4:21 – 7:89 – 30th May 2026

Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) continues the theme of ordering and elevating the community through specific roles, blessings, and acts of consecration. It includes the Bracha Kohanim (Priestly Blessing), where the priests are instructed to “lift up” (נָשֹׂא) their hands and bless Israel, invoking G-d’s presence, peace, and favour upon the people. This idea of being “lifted up” connects to identity, calling, and divine purpose. G-d not only counts His people but also blesses and positions them to reflect His holiness in the world.

In Judges 13:2–25, the birth of Samson is announced through a divine messenger, echoing themes of consecration found in Naso. Samson is set apart from the womb as a Nazirite, called to a life of dedication and purpose. His life begins with promise and divine intention, much like the priestly calling in Naso, yet also highlights the human struggle to live consistently within that calling. From a Jewish Adventist perspective, this reflects the tension between being set apart by G-d and the ongoing responsibility to live in alignment with that identity.

In John 12:20–36, Yeshua speaks of the “hour” when the Son of Man must be “lifted up,” a phrase that carries both the meaning of crucifixion and exaltation. As the grain of wheat must fall and die to bear fruit, so His lifting up becomes the means of drawing all people to Himself. This directly echoes the priestly theme of blessing and mediation in Naso but now fulfilled in a deeper way, Yeshua Himself becomes the one through whom blessing, revelation, and life flow to the nations. Together, these passages reveal a unified thread: G-d sets apart, calls, and lifts up His people, ultimately fulfilled in Messiah, whose self-giving love brings light, life, and restoration to all who follow Him.

Am I living in a way that reflects being “set apart” and “lifted up” by G-d? Or am I resisting that calling through inconsistency and lack of surrender?

To be “lifted up” by G-d is not only to be blessed, but to be entrusted with a life that points others toward Him. Like the priestly blessing, our lives are meant to carry His presence into the world; like Samson, we are called to consecration; and like Yeshua, we are invited into a pattern of self-giving that reveals light to others. True elevation in G-d’s Kingdom is found not in status, but in surrender, where being set apart becomes a daily expression of faithfulness, purpose, and love.

Shabbat shalom.

31/05/2026

Lesson 10: Repentance and Forgiveness (2nd Quarter 2026) - Sabbath School Weekly Lesson. Weekly lesson for in-depth Bible study of Word of God.

29/05/2026

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Happy Sabbath everyone, welcome to our LIVE Stream service.Today Elder Manoa Iranacola will be presenting the sermon.

28/05/2026

Majoring in the Minors
“You pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.” — Matthew 23:23

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in ministry is this: people often focus on small issues while missing what truly matters. Jesus addressed this problem with the religious leaders of His day. They were meticulous about minor details but neglected justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

The same can happen in the church today. We can become distracted by preferences, traditions, or secondary issues and lose sight of the main mission—loving God, serving people, and sharing the gospel.

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:10 that we are created for good works. God calls us to focus on what truly matters and not get stuck arguing over “mint leaves” while ignoring the needs around us.

Two Lessons
- Be Resolute in Your Calling. Stay focused on the purpose God has given you.
- Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. Keep the main thing the main thing.

Pr. Kwan Matautia
Pastor at Lower Hutt Church
Chaplain at Wellington School
North New Zealand Conference

22/05/2026

Happy Sabbath Whanau!
We hope that you are having a wonderful Sabbath Morning. Here is the link to our service.

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22/05/2026

As the weeks passed, Elijah saw that the construction workers were staying sober day after day because they wanted to work. One after another told him, “I’m trying my best not to drink, but it’s difficult.”

22/05/2026

Growing in a Relationship With God (2nd Quarter 2026) - Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly. Quarterly lesson for in-depth Bible study of Word of God.