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In the Psalms: Part 1

Opening QuestionDo you love poetry? Why or why not? IntroductionThe figurative language of poetry allows us to not only express specific ideas, but also feelings, images and pictures in ways that prose cannot. The use… Read More

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  • Lesson 1 for the week of March 29 to April 5

Some Principles of Prophecy

Opening QuestionIf you believe in a God who knows the future, is that comforting to you? Why or why not? IntroductionThe lesson this week introduces the idea of God’s foreknowledge as the basis for prophetic…Read more
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March 29, 2025
  • Introduction for the week of March 29 to April 5

General Introduction

This study guide is meant to accompany the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School lesson for the 2nd Quarter of 2025. The format of this guide follows a similar pattern for each week’s lesson: an introduction to…Read more
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March 29, 2025

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Alden Thompson

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla University
Alden Thompson is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla University. He has been a faculty member at WWC since 1970. From 1972 to 1974, he was on college-sponsored doctoral study leave at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. In 1980-81 he was an exchange teacher at Marienhöhe Seminary in Darmstadt, Germany. After serving as WWC academic vice president for four years (1986-90), he returned to full-time teaching in the School of Theology. He retired in 2009, but continued to teach part time until he fully retired on June 30, 2020.

Brant Berglin

Brant Berglin (PhD Candidate) has been teaching at Walla Walla University since 2013. After graduating from Walla Walla (College back then) in 1995, he spent more than a decade pastoring and church planting in Alaska. He has an MDiv degree from Andrews University and is completing his PhD dissertation on Narrative Point of View in the book of Revelation. He loves teaching Biblical languages, Gospels, Daniel and Revelation, and Hermeneutics (especially how the New Testament uses the Old). Spending time with students and seeing them develop a closer walk with Jesus is his passion!

Albert Handal

Albert is the lead chaplain of Walla Walla University. Before moving to Walla Walla in 2017, Albert worked as a pastor in Texas and Georgia. He's married to Allison Gerard, and they have three little children; Edward, Rosa, and Dalia. A committed outdoor enthusiast, Albert enjoys endurance cycling and long distance running.

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