As we ha ve noted in previous lessons, the work of evangelism is not simply the task of professionals. The church as a whole is called to bear witness to the gospel. We often emphasize...
The Last Five Kings of Judah
October 10, 2015
Most of us live in an increasingly specialized society. General practitioners are being replaced by specialists in almost every field. What about evangelism? Can anybody be a witness for Jesus, or is our job merely...
Imagine traveling to a distant land as a pioneer missionary. You arrive, unpack your luggage, and settle into your home. Then what? How should you begin your work? How does the example of Jesus’ life...
When we speak of “evangelism,” many of us may think first of a public proclamation of the gospel. The reality, however, is that whether we realize it or not, each one of us preaches a...
Seventh-day Adventists believe that the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament did not end in the apostolic age. Instead, the Spirit continues to supply the church with the gifts that are needed for effective...
This weeks lesson explores the idea that every follower of Jesus is also a minister. While I suspect many would agree with this concept in theory, I also suspect that most of us are not...
Our discussion this week centers on the definitions for evangelism and witnessing. For Webb (author of the Adult Sabbath School Study Guide), evangelism and witnessing are part of the Christian’s “job description.” In Acts 1:8, Jesus...
Leading Question: Why is it that the promise of Christ’s return is so easily dimmed in our world? Suggestion: Have class members share their favorite Second Coming passages from Scripture and the stories that illustrate...
Leading Question: What was a “love story” like before sin entered the world? How did sin affect the male-female relationship? In some ways, the only love story before sin, that of Adam and Eve, was...
Leading Question: How do Christians celebrate the beautiful in a world that is so heavily marred by sin? Devout conservatives Christians often find it difficult to recognize beauty for beauty’s sake. It is much easier...
Leading Question: Why are God’s answers to prayer so unpredictable? The topic prayer is a huge one. The list of different kinds of prayer is impressive: Praise, thanksgiving, complaint, and petitionary are some of the...
Leading Question: Is this world the best that God can do, or are we looking for a better one? The important questions in this lesson can perhaps be addressed against the backdrop of a chapter...
Leading Question: Has our consumer society taught us to destroy the earth? Lauren Weber’s book, In Cheap We Trust (New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2009), raises a significant question for the Christian: Do we...
Leading Question: How can Jesus help us see how an Old Testament Sabbath that was precious to Him, can also be precious to us today? Let’s consider important questions about the Sabbath from three perspectives,...
