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Opening QuestionWhat good does human-led government provide us, and are there potential pitfalls? IntroductionScripture is clear about God wanting to be Israel’s sole leader; humans do poorly at ruling when they trust to their own… Read More

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  • Lesson 5 for the week of April 26 to May 3

The Nations: Part 2

Opening QuestionWhat good does human-led government provide us, and are there potential pitfalls? IntroductionScripture is clear about God wanting to be Israel’s sole leader; humans do poorly at ruling when they trust to their own…Read more
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April 26, 2025
  • 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
  • Lesson 8 for the week of February 15 to February 22

Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence

Relevant Verses: Genesis 50; 1 Corinthians 13; Psalm 81; Deuteronomy 6; John 16 Theme: “Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence” Leading Question: How does one tell if a particular event is “providential,” “natural,” or “demonic”?…Read more
God’s Love and Justice — Host: Guests: and
February 15, 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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