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28/07/2025

Blessed birthday to our dear Sis. Aida. Aida Auxillo Tiano

20/06/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: "Precursors"

Memory Text:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV).

Overview
This week, we will study two Bible stories that show what will happen in the last days, focusing on the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the early Christians. These stories teach us to trust Jesus, not be afraid, and find peace even during hard times before His return.

Topic for the week

Sunday: Daniel Two and the Historicist Approach to Prophecy
-The prophecy in Daniel 2, written over 500 years before Christ, predicts the rise and fall of world empires from Babylon to modern Europe, showing that these nations remain divided despite mixing together. This historicist view of prophecy helps us understand how history leads to God’s eternal kingdom and is key to interpreting last-day events in the Bible.

Monday: Worshiping the Image
-King Nebuchadnezzar showed his pride by building a golden statue and demanding everyone worship it, refusing to accept God's authority. Like the three faithful men who refused to bow down, we must stay true to our faith and not make excuses to compromise, remembering that being faithful in small things leads to faithfulness in greater challenges

Tuesday: Worshiping the Image, Again
-Daniel 3 and Revelation both warn about being forced to worship a false image under threat of death, but God’s people must worship only the Creator. Worship means giving our highest loyalty, and choosing anything else over God is idolatry, showing that in the end times, people must decide who they truly follow.

Wednesday: Early Church Persecution
-Early Christians faced strong opposition and even death from both religious leaders and the Roman Empire, yet they remained faithful, trusting God’s power to save or strengthen them. Jesus told Peter to keep following Him even though Peter would face death, showing that fear of death should never stop us from staying true to God.

Thursday: The Mark of the Beast
-Some people doubt the idea that the final conflict will involve worshiping on the Sabbath versus Sunday, but the Bible shows that worshiping the Creator, symbolized by the seventh-day Sabbath, is key. Just as Jesus faced opposition and threats because He honored the Sabbath, the final struggle will also be about choosing between God's true law and human traditions.

Friday: Further Thought
-Throughout history, God has sent angels to help and protect His people, sometimes appearing as shining beings or as ordinary men. These angels guide, protect, and even rescue believers, showing God's mercy and care, often saving many because of the faithfulness of a few.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

14/06/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: "Ruth and Esther'

Memory Text:
“So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter” (Esther 5:2, NKJV).

Overview
This week, we learn from real stories in the Bible to better understand God's messages and strengthen our faith. We focus on two women, Ruth and Esther, whose lives teach us important lessons about hope, love, and courage, showing how God cares for His people.

Topic for the week
Sunday: Famine in “The House of Bread”
-The story begins with a famine in Bethlehem, a town called the "house of bread," showing how far humans have fallen from the original abundance God gave in Eden. Though the world still produces much, human selfishness and sin have made life hard, but one day, God’s love and power will restore everything.

Monday: Ruth and Boaz
-Naomi needed help from her husband’s family for Ruth to marry a close relative, Boaz, who could save their land and give them hope. Boaz represents Christ, showing that God loves us deeply and wants a close relationship with us, even becoming human and dying for us.

Tuesday: Boaz, as Redeemer
-Satan claimed that people like Job only follow God because of His blessings, and he even tried to take control over Moses’ body after his death, but Christ defeated Satan and brought Moses back to life. In Ruth, Boaz’s act of redeeming the land at the village gate symbolizes how Christ, our close relative, defends and saves His people through judgment in their favor.

Wednesday: Haman and Satan
-In the story of Esther, Haman, who wants power, becomes angry because Mordecai refuses to honor him, leading Haman to try to destroy God’s people. This shows how Satan, like Haman, wants control over the world, but God’s faithful followers who stay loyal—even in small things—prove that Satan does not have full power

Thursday: For Such a Time as This
-Some Christians focus too much on the hard parts of Bible prophecy and become afraid, but God’s story always ends with hope and deliverance. Just like Esther saved her people with God’s help, we too are not alone in difficult times, and God promises to protect and save His people in the end.

Friday: Further Thought
-Satan will cause people to be angry with the small group who refuse to follow popular customs, and many powerful people will work together to attack God’s followers. Even though they will try to force laws against them, God will protect His truth and His people, just like He did in the time of Esther and Mordecai.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

31/05/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: "In the Psalms: Part 2

Memory Text:
“Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah” (Psalm 67:3-4, NKJV)

Overview
When considering final events, we often focus on the beasts and powers in Revelation, which play an important role, but prophecy also addresses deeper issues like sin, suffering, judgment, and the battle between good and evil. Similarly, the Psalms explore these themes through a wide range of human emotions and questions about justice and God’s role, offering insights that remain relevant to us today.

Topic for the week

Sunday: A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble

- Psalm 46 teaches us to trust God even when the world is full of trouble and chaos because He promises something better is coming. No matter how hard things get, we can have hope and peace knowing that God’s power and love, shown through Jesus’ sacrifice, will bring a new and better world.

Monday: Hope Amid Turmoil

- Bible prophecy, like Daniel 7, shows that many troubled kingdoms will rise and fall, but none can truly protect God’s people. Even though the world seems chaotic, we can trust that God is in control and that, through Jesus, His kingdom will last forever if we stay faithful.

Tuesday: Under His Feet

-In the past, Satan claimed control over the earth, but God promised the land to Abraham and ultimately Christ will return to fully take His rightful place as King over the world. This gives us hope that, despite life's struggles and death, Jesus will bring a new, perfect world where He reigns forever with His people.

Wednesday: Wine and Blood

- This Psalm likely celebrates God’s miraculous defeat of Sennacherib’s army, which points to how God will finally destroy evil at the end of time. Even though the world’s problems seem very bad now, we must remember that only God’s complete renewal of the world can truly fix everything and bring lasting peace and justice.

Thursday: That Your Salvation May Be Known

- Scientists made a super black coating that absorbs almost all light, making things nearly invisible, just like how God wants us to reflect His light to the world. As a church and as individuals, we have the responsibility to share God’s truth and help others come closer to Him, not just keep it to ourselves.

Friday: Further Thought

-In the early days, the Holy Spirit worked in a special way, but after Jesus promised it, the Spirit was fully given to help His followers. We are called to share Jesus’ message to the whole world, trusting that He guides and empowers us, just like He did with His first disciples.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

23/05/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: "In the Psalms: Part 1

Memory Text:
“Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads” (Revelation 14:1, NKJV).

Overview
As Seventh-day Adventists, we often learn about the symbols in Revelation by looking at the Old Testament, especially the book of Psalms. Psalms shows many feelings people have and God’s promises. By reading Psalms carefully, we can understand Revelation 14 better and see that God’s people today have the job to shine like a light to the world and invite everyone to worship and obey God before the end of the world.

Topic for the week

Sunday: Our High Priest
-The earthly sanctuary showed many details that pointed to Jesus, and the book of Revelation uses a lot of sanctuary symbols to explain God’s message. By studying the Old Testament sanctuary and the Psalms, we can understand how God’s people felt about the temple and learn important lessons about Jesus and our relationship with God today.

Monday: On Mount Zion
-David’s Psalm shows that no one is perfect or always truthful, so we can’t stand before God on our own. But because of Jesus, the Lamb, who gave His perfect life for us, we can be made right with God and have the courage to come close to Him, even though we still make mistakes.

Tuesday: Law in Our Hearts
-God’s glory is not just a bright light but His character, and having God’s name means His character is written in our hearts and lives. Those who love God show this by keeping His commandments, which reflect His character, and though we are saved by faith, God’s law helps us live in love and obedience.

Wednesday: Psalm 5
-David teaches that evil cannot live where God is, so only those who are forgiven and made right through Jesus can stand before God’s throne. The people who follow God speak truth and worship Him sincerely, and because of Jesus’ sacrifice, they are free from guilt and boldly share God’s message of mercy with the world.

Thursday: Teach Transgressors Your Way
-Being called to God’s presence means we are also sent out to share His message with the world, just like Philip did when he found Jesus. The three angels’ messages in Revelation 14 are built on the “everlasting gospel,” showing that the good news of Jesus’ salvation is the most important truth we must share with others.

Friday: Further Thought
-David’s psalms show all kinds of feelings, from deep guilt to strong faith, teaching that sin brings pain but God’s love and mercy can forgive and lift us up. God promises to always be faithful and merciful to David and his descendants, protecting and strengthening them forever.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

17/05/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: "Foundations for Prophecy"

Memory Text:
““Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me’ ” (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV)".

Overview
God’s right to rule the universe is based on His role as Creator and His righteous character, which reveals why sinful humans fall short of His glory, Rev. 4:11. Through Christ’s sacrifice, God plans to restore humanity as a whole, ending rebellion and displaying His loving, self-sacrificing nature more brilliantly than ever before.

Topic for the week
Sunday: Here I Am, Send Me
- Isaiah’s sins were forgiven when a seraph touched his mouth with a coal from the altar, making him fit to stand before God and commission him to represent God to the world. Similarly, after our sins are purged by Jesus’ sacrifice, we too are called to respond like Isaiah, saying, “Here I am, send me,” ready to serve God.

Monday: The Two Cherubim
- While cherubim guarded the tree of life to prevent sinners from reentering Eden, they also symbolized hope for humanity’s eventual restoration to paradise, reflecting God’s promise of a renewed creation. Positioned by God at Eden’s entrance, cherubim represent His presence and throne, reminding us of our role as forgiven sinners who worship the Creator and acknowledge His sovereign rule.

Tuesday: Like Burning Coals of Fire
-Ezekiel’s vision of God’s throne amid Babylonian captivity reveals powerful living creatures with faces matching those in John’s vision, later identified as cherubim closely associated with God’s presence. These beings, reflecting God’s glory and holiness, highlight the contrast between divine holiness and human sinfulness, underscoring our need for the gospel.

Wednesday: God Among His People
- Each dominant tribe of Israel had its own standard, traditionally linked to one of the four living creatures-lion, man, ox, and eagle-reflecting tribal characteristics and echoing Ezekiel’s vision of cherubim. Both the camp of Israel and the New Jerusalem emphasize God’s intention to draw humanity close to His throne, inviting us to seek His presence in our own lives today.

Thursday: The Fall of Lucifer
- Lucifer was cast out from the holy mountain, while the redeemed stand with the Lamb on Mount Zion, symbolizing humanity’s restoration to paradise through Christ’s sacrifice. The gospel’s message of redemption, portrayed vividly in Revelation’s throne room, calls the church and individuals to share Christ’s saving work with every nation, tribe, and people.

Friday: Further Thought
-Satan, once a covering cherub, rebelled against God’s throne, but Christ’s victory on the cross defeated him and secured a place for redeemed humanity to stand in God’s presence. This ultimate triumph reveals God’s goodness and love more profoundly than before, as the redeemed, restored in Christ’s image, praise the Lamb who suffered and died for them.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

03/05/2025

Blessed Sabbath Church:
Attached is our Bible lesson study for this week: " The Nations, part 2".

Memory Text:
‘“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalms 46:10, NKJV).

Overview
Some people think God wanted humans to fall into sin so Jesus could show His love by dying on the cross. But this is wrong-God never planned for Satan or humans to fall. Their rebellion was a terrible tragedy, and life would have been joyful if the first humans hadn’t sinned.

This week, we’ll look at the problems caused by the Fall and how people chose human rulers instead of following God. The book of Daniel shows that when people turned away from God and picked earthly kings, they ended up with sinful leaders ruling over sinful people, which is never good.

Topic for the week

Sunday: The Very First Commandment

-The Garden of Eden was like a school where Adam and Eve learned about God through nature. God commanded them not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil to protect them from suffering.
Later, when Israel wanted a king, God warned them about the problems of rejecting His rule. The book of Daniel shows how turning away from God leads to earthly rule, while following God's commands offers true freedom.

Monday: Daniel 2

-King Nebuchadnezzar saw a statue in his dream made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay, each part representing a different world empire from Babylon onward. The metals decrease in value, showing that human kingdoms become less glorious over time. A stone, representing God’s kingdom, destroys the statue and grows to fill the whole earth, meaning that only God’s rule will last forever and bring true peace.

Tuesday: Daniel 7

-In Daniel 2, a Babylonian king saw a statue representing world kingdoms. In Daniel 7, the prophet Daniel saw a vision of wild beasts rising from the sea, symbolizing chaotic nations fighting for power. God’s people once lived peacefully like an island among these nations, but because they chose to live like others, they lost their independence and lived under foreign rulers. This struggle continued through history until Jesus returns as King. Most of history shows nations moving from one trouble to another, unlike the peaceful rule God wanted for His people.

Wednesday: Between Land and Sea

-In Bible prophecy, land symbolizes stability and God’s rule, while sea represents chaos and worldly nations. The dragon uses water (worldly powers) to persecute God’s people, showing how leaders have caused suffering throughout history. The New World (America) has been seen as a refuge like the Promised Land, offering religious freedom. However, prophecy warns that this “lamblike” land will eventually act like a dragon, becoming a persecutor itself-showing the dangers of human self-rule instead of God’s rule.

Thursday: Prophesy Again

-The remnant church began in America, a place where people fled for religious freedom. Revelation 10 describes its birth, with an angel standing on land and sea, symbolizing a message for the whole world. The church’s mission is to share God’s message with everyone. In the end, all human kingdoms will be replaced by God’s eternal kingdom, where there will be no more suffering or evil.

Friday: Further Thought – ‘The Nations: Part 2’

-Revelation 21:1 speaks of a new heaven and earth where the old, sinful world is gone. The earth is purified by fire, removing all sin’s curse. There is no eternal hell, but Jesus will forever bear the marks of His crucifixion. These wounds show His sacrifice, power, and glory, proving His strength to save and bring justice.

Pastor Mark Finley beautifully summarizes the lesson for this week:

Sabbath School lessons are part of a global study initiative undertaken by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As we enter the second quarter of 202...

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