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06/03/2026

God Hates Sin
Throughout North America, and in many other parts of the world, you might have heard of a so-called “church” that holds protests at funerals of military members killed in battle or victims of AIDS. These demonstrators carry profane signs declaring that God is opposed to this or that person or thing: “God Hates America” is one of the few declarations that has been seen printed.
The group’s antics have been widely condemned by Christians and non-believers alike—although the Supreme Court of the United States, in an 8-to-1 vote, upheld their right to protest, no matter how obnoxious and offensive their message.

What God really hates, however, is not America. (He has His concerns about the nation, for sure.) Nor does He hate soldiers or people who have contracted a dreaded disease. God doesn’t even “hate” sinners!

It’s true: God hates sin, but He loves those humans who have rebelled against His way, and He desperately wants them to return to Him.
But sin? God’s opposition to sin is clear: “You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and cannot look on wickedness” (Habakkuk 1:13).

Rejecting God provokes Him to wrath, yes, but against the rejection and not against the person, whom He loves and wishes to bring to repentance. By embracing Jesus’ sacrifice and following God’s way, we can be reconciled to Him and escape the wrath designed for sin.
Apply It:
If you know someone who believes God doesn’t like them, share the good news: God hates sin, not sinners!

Dig Deeper:
Hebrews 12:29; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:3

Key Bible Texts
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled (Colossians 1:21 KJV)

Amazing Facts, Daily Devotional, May 31st, 2026

05/28/2026

Does Paul teach that we have a spirit separate from our body?
Human beings are very complex and wonderfully created. Sometimes, to grasp the different aspects of our being, we talk about different parts of us. The apostle Paul does this when showing how the sanctifying work of God works “completely” on our “whole” being. To illustrate how much of our lives are touched by the Lord, he speaks of the “spirit, soul, and body.”

The Greek word for “spirit” used here is pneuma, which comes from the word for “breath.” It is used to not only describe the life of a person (Luke 8:55), but also our mind and intelligence. Notice how Paul writes, “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16). The Holy Spirit speaks to our minds and shares truth with us.

The word “soul” in this passage comes from the word psuche, from which we get our word psychology. More than our intelligent thoughts, this word seems to speak of our emotions and desires. Today we might use the word “heart” to capture this concept. It’s less about thinking and more about feelings and even instincts. This part of our lives is also touched by the Spirit and is where David desires God’s law to be written (Psalm 40:8).

Even our “body” is important to God, our very flesh and bone. When the Lord works on our minds, we are not driven by our lower nature. We desire to take care of our entire beings for His glory (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20). But these different parts do not exist separately any more than trying to take a person’s brain from their skull and setting it aside.

The message of this passage is not to emphasize the different parts of our being as separate items, but the work of God on our whole being. We do not exist in separate entities and neither is the Spirit interested in just working on one aspect of our lives. God works completely!

Key Bible Texts
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23 KJV)

Amazing Facts, Daily Devotional,
May 24th 2026

05/21/2026

Doesn’t 1 Corinthians 16:1, 2, speak of Sunday church offerings?
In this passage, the apostle Paul was writing to churches in Asia Minor to help their famine-stricken brethren in Christ. The people of Judea were struggling to have enough food, and the apostle encouraged the new Christians to remember those back in Jerusalem (Romans 15:26).

After Agabus prophesied about this great famine, the disciples “determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul” (Acts 11:29, 30).

Since all references in the New Testament demonstrate that these Christians kept the seventh-day Sabbath, Paul made a practical suggestion on this special offering. He suggested that on Sunday morning (which was the time they paid bills and settled accounts), after the Sabbath was over, they put aside something for their needy brethren so it would be on hand when he came. Jewish people did not deal with money on the Sabbath.

The Greek words for “lay something aside” literally mean “by himself.” In today’s language, we would say “at home.” Sometimes this is translated “save it up” or “set money aside” or “put it in a special place.” There is no reference here to gathering for worship on Sunday or taking up offerings at a church service. This was a simple way for people to put aside some extra funds “as he may prosper” to help the suffering Christians in Judea.

No sacredness is connected to the first day for setting aside these funds. It was Paul’s way to help these poor Christians practically remember other members of the household of faith. People who systematically set aside funds usually give more than those who sporadically try to give much at once.

Key Bible Texts
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. (1 Corinthians 16:1 KJV)

05/14/2026

Didn’t Jesus teach His followers that they would never see death?
There are two different deaths spoken of in the Bible. The first death is natural to all people and will be experienced by everyone unless they are alive when Jesus comes. Christ spoke of this death as a sleep. He said, “Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up” (John 11:11). They misunderstood what Jesus meant, so He “said to them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead’ ” (vv. 14).

But there is a second death also taught in the Scriptures. John wrote, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death” (Revelation 2:11). “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power” (Revelation 20:6). In John 8:51, Christ seems to be speaking of the second death.

The misunderstanding of the Jews regarding Jesus’ words shows that they knew about the first death. “Then the Jews said to Him, ‘Now we know that You have a demon! Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and You say, “If anyone keeps My word, he shall never taste death.” Are You greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Who do You make Yourself out to be?’ ” (John 8:52, 53). It is obvious from this interchange that they were thinking about the first death, but Jesus was speaking of the second death.

The first death is not the final punishment for sin and rejecting God. Both righteous and unrighteous people experience the first death. Jesus came to deliver people from the second death, the final destruction from which there is no resurrection or hope. In the Bible’s most famous verse, these two final outcomes, eternal life or eternal death, are brought forth. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

Key Bible Texts
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. (John 8:51 KJV)

05/07/2026

The Myth Maker
He is lauded as an American hero and a great symbol for immigrants escaping the restrictive land of despots. But historians recognize that Christopher Columbus became an icon not by lifting himself up, but by being elevated in the eyes of those who needed a discoverer who faced the unknown sea and triumphed over the dangers of a wilderness.
Washington Irving popularized Columbus through a biography written in 1829, which was more romance than fact. Columbus wasn’t interested in establishing the land of the free and the home of the brave as much as moving forward European imperialism and advancing the economy of Spain. Many now believe he spearheaded a massive slave trade and brought disease and warfare that decimated thousands of natives.

The Creation narratives in Genesis are viewed by many as mythology or allegory. Evolutionists claim that science reveals that the idea of our world being created in six days is impossible. Even some Christians try to wed evolution with Creation, claiming that God started some forms of life and then let them evolve.

But these popular views do not square with Scripture. As much as some scientists want to make Darwin an icon of how our world was created, the Bible strips away these views and gives us the truth. “In six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them” (Exodus 20:11).

The Word of God rejects a mythical interpretation of Genesis. Job speaks of the transgressions of a real person named Adam (Job 31:33). Solomon affirms that man was created “upright” in the beginning (Ecclesiastes 7:29), not bent over as some lower form of life. Jesus plainly speaks of the creation of mankind (Matthew 19:4, 5).

Ever since Creation, Satan has sought to create a myth over the work of God and has confused many about the origins of humanity. But the student of the Bible knows that the devil “was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth … for he is a liar” (John 8:44).

Apply It:
Think of a childhood fairytale you once believed and later discovered was a myth.

Dig Deeper:
Isaiah 42:5; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Revelation 12:9

05/02/2026

Beyond Ruts
The distance between train-track rails, better known as the U.S. railroad gauge, is an odd 4 feet, 8.5 inches. Why? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and English expatriates built the U.S. railroads. But why did the English build them that size? Well, the first rail lines were built by those who built horse-drawn tramways, and they simply used the same gauge. And they used that gauge because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools used for building wagons—which use that wheel spacing.

But why did the wagons use that odd wheel spacing? If they tried to use any other spacing, the wagons wheels would break because they did not fit in the old road ruts. So who built these old rutted roads? The first long-distance roads in Europe were built by Imperial Rome for the benefit of their legions. And the ruts? They were first made for Roman war chariots—and they used the 4 feet, 8.5 inches measurement. They were all alike in the matter of wheel spacing.

But why that width? They were made to be just wide enough to accommodate the back-ends of two warhorses. Alas, the influence of old ruts tends to live on forever. The writer of Hebrews warns us about the perils of not moving forward in our Christian lives. “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). The word “perfection” can mean “fullness” or “maturity.”

As we choose to walk with Jesus every day, we will grow and develop. We will not follow old paths without making sure we know and understand those ways. Practicing a tradition might seem right, but if it does not square with the Bible, we might be doing something only because “that’s the way we’ve always done it before.” That’s how train track rails were once laid. So ask yourself, “Am I going down the right track?”

Key Bible Texts
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; (2 Peter 1:5 KJV)

Amazing Facts,Daily Devotional, Apr 28.

04/15/2026

A Predicted Betrayal
It was a creative effort to demoralize the troops, but most American soldiers in the South Pacific found it entertaining to listen to Japanese propaganda broadcasts during World War II. Tokyo Rose, a name given to several English-speaking women, read anti-American scripts to discourage soldiers, but often in a manner that undermined the broadcasts’ intent.

Iva Toguri, a Los Angeles native, became stranded in Japan during the war while visiting relatives. She couldn’t receive help from her family back home since they were placed in internment camps, so she took a part-time job as a typist at Radio Tokyo and was then recruited to speak on The Zero Hour. She was later convicted of treason when she tried to return to the United States, but the evidence against her was slim and she was eventually pardoned.

Thirty pieces of silver became evidence enough to convict the heart of a man known for the greatest betrayal in history. Jesus’ own disciple, Judas Iscariot, turned his back on Christ (John 18:2). The Old Testament foretold this disloyal act and even indicated the price of the betrayal (Zechariah 11:12).

Jesus knew Judas would turn his heel against Him and connected his duplicity with prophecy. “I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me’ ” (John 13:18).

But don’t let Judas’ treasonous act demoralize your faith. The sad commentary on this treacherous act is actually an affirmation of the
reliability of the Scriptures, confirming that Christ is the Son of God.

Apply It:
Read 1 Peter 3:15, 16, and think of three ways you can speak up for Christ.

Dig Deeper:
Jeremiah 17:10; Matthew 10:32, 33; 2 Peter 2:1

Amazing Facts,Daily Devotional, Mar 30.

04/02/2026

Always on Duty
How would you like it if someone was always following you around? That’s not only what the current president of the United States experiences, but also all former presidents through Secret Service protection. In 2013, President Barack Obama signed the Former Presidents Protection Act that entitles all presidents and their spouses with a lifetime of protection.

Most Secret Service agents are involved in the investigation of crimes, and very few are assigned to protection work. That rigorous job is not for anyone who wants to have a family life. At the drop of a dime, a Secret Service agent has to be ready to go anywhere in the world—sometimes being on the clock for sixty days before taking a break.

God has you covered 24/7 and not with just a host of secret service angels. The very presence of Christ is promised through the divine agent of the Holy Spirit. When the disciples feared the departure of Jesus, Christ said to them, “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you” (John 16:7).

The Holy Spirit is not only Christ’s representative but brings us the very presence of Jesus. The Lord promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5) and “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Since Jesus has chosen to be cloaked with humanity as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary, the Spirit—not held to time and place—is able to be with all God’s children at any moment, wherever they are on the planet.

How grateful we can be that the Holy Spirit doesn’t need a vacation. The Spirit is never worn down by being on duty for long periods of time but is full of energizing power to sustain us when we call for help. Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, we may know that we are fully covered.

Apply It:
Can you think of a time in your life when you especially felt the need for the presence of Jesus?

Dig Deeper:
Isaiah 11:2; John 14:17, 18; 1 Corinthians 3:16

Key Bible Texts
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; (John 14:16 KJV)

Amazing Facts, Daily Devotional, April 1, 2026

03/25/2026

His Caring Touch

Can holding the hand of a loved one actually ease pain? That’s what Pavel Goldstein, a researcher at the University of Colorado, wondered when he held his wife’s hand during the birth of their daughter. He conducted experiments that show holding the hand of a loved one who is in pain not only brings breathing and heart rate into synchronization, but that brain wave patterns will come into harmony as well.

Goldstein found that being in the same room wasn’t nearly as effective at easing the pain of someone you love as actually holding their hand. The brain wave synchronization especially goes up when that person expresses empathy. The more their brains sync, the more the pain goes away. There is healing power in empathetic touch!

Some people argue that God is so transcendent that He is completely out of touch with the human experience. But when Christ came to our earth “in the likeness of sinful flesh” (Romans 8:3), God showed that He is indeed able to “sympathize with our weakness” (Hebrews 4:15). The Greek word for sympathize literally means “to be touched” and “to experience together with.”
It’s wonderful to study the healings of Jesus in the Gospels. Often the Bible says that Christ touched people. For a man plagued with leprosy, it says, “Jesus put out His hand and touched him” (Matthew 8:3). Of Peter’s mother-in-law, who was sick with a fever, Jesus “touched her hand, and the fever left her” (Matthew 8:15).

The touch of Jesus was not merely mechanical in nature, but expressed His concern and love. When two blind men asked Christ to heal them, the Bible says, “So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes” (Matthew 20:34). Jesus became human and, though He was sinless, we are assured that Christ feels for our sufferings and stands ready to reach out His healing hand and to touch us in our “time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

Apply It:
Find someone you love who is suffering and sit with them, express empathy for their pain, and then reach out and hold their hand.

Dig Deeper:
Matthew 4:1–11; Romans 12:15; Hebrews 2:18

Key Bible Texts
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15 KJV)
Amazing Facts, Daily Devotional, Mar 14th 2026

03/18/2026

Substituting Praise for Pain

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart. I will tell all the miracles you have done. I will be happy because of you. God Most High, I will sing praises to your name. Ps. 9:1, 2, EB.

Sometimes it seems as if the whole world comes crashing in on you at once. My husband’s back problem threatened to leave him a helpless cripple. My father-in-law died. Benji, our firstborn, hemorrhaged and was facing surgery. Then it happened . . .

A blowout forced me to the side of the road. I remember bending down to fit the jack, and the next thing I knew, I was picking myself up from down the embankment. Someone had sideswiped my car.

Not until a couple hours later did the pain hit—excruciating, nauseating pain shot down from my shoulder through my body, leaving my head throbbing. “Probably just a pulled muscle,” the doctor said.

A couple weeks later I became incapacitated with pain spasms so severe that I’d lose consciousness. I was hospitalized for a month, then bedridden at home for six months with pain so intense that I almost existed on morphine. Later a doctor in Edmonton said he’d never seen such a severe reverse whiplash and exclaimed, “You should have been killed instantly!” I owe my life to being in peak physical condition. My body simply bent instead of breaking! But as a result of the stress on my system I had come down with Fibromyalgia, a disease that now forces me to live in constant pain.

At first I fought it, became depressed, and felt a burden to my family. My negative attitude put a chasm between me and God. But as I began to read and pray, I came to realize that I was responsible for my own health and happiness. I needed to accept my condition and live life within my limits. My worth was not tied to my works.

I believe God is in the process of healing me. I may never be free of pain. The miracle is that He is giving me an attitude of praise that supersedes the pain. When I begin to count my blessings—when I focus on praising Him—I don’t notice the pain.

What are you thankful for today? How can you live in an attitude of praise all day?

Used by permission of Health Ministries, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

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