A devotional study about the apparent complexity of salvation as compared to sin and wickedness. Is righteousness / right doing all that complex? Is salvation harder to understand and obtain that wickedness? We will take a look at some differences between how one is introduced to the kingdom of God vs the kingdom of Satan. Micah 6:8 KJV He hath she…

The Cosmic Conflict — Review of Lesson #9 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less09.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks (…

A devotional study about the difference between complaining directly to God about things in our lives that are disturbing or frustrating us, vs murmuring to others about how God is dealing with you. There is a subtle, but very important difference, as we will see with some Bible story references. Numbers 14:26-27 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses a…

Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Review of Lesson #8 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less08.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For …

A devotional study about the dangers of putting of necessary preparation for a future time, and of being negligent with maintenance activities in our daily lives. Matthew 24:43-44 KJV But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broke…

The Problem of Evil — Review of Lesson #7 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less07.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks (…

A devotional study about the objective and absolute nature of God's truth. Despite the world embracing relativism on many levels, Christianity allows us no such perspective about God and the gospel. Ephesians 4:4-6 KJV There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and…

God's Love of Justice — Review of Lesson #6 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less06.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks…

A devotional study about our need to pay close attention to the instructions that God has provided for us. We need to be fully equipped if we are to be overcomers. Colossians 1:2-3 KJV To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to Go…

The Wrath of Divine Love — Review of Lesson #5 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less05.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 we…

God Is Passionate and Compassionate — Review of Lesson #4 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less04.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the…

A devotional study about our need to pay close attention to the instructions that God has provided for us. We need to be fully equipped if we are to be overcomers. Ephesians 6:10-11 KJV Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the de…

To Be Pleasing to God — Review of Lesson #3 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less03.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks…

A devotional study about our freedom to choose. God puts choice before us all the time, and whether unto sin or unto salvation, we need to make that choice. Joshua 24:14-15 KJV Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve…

Covenantal Love — Review of Lesson #2 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less02.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks (Janu…

A devotional study about how the Adversary seeks to undermine our faith in God, by tempting us to doubt God's love for us, or His many blessings of us in the past (and present). Matthew 4:3 KJV And when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.” Related Podcasts: — The Law of Faith — The …

God Loves Freely — Review of Lesson #1 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less01.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks (Jan…

A devotional study about waiting on God, because God sometimes waits before He acts in our behalf. John 11:14-15 KJV Then said Jesus unto them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.” Related Podcasts: — Common Answers to Prayer — All About Jabez an…

A devotional study explaining why we should gather together for worship as Christians -- especially as we come to the end of time. What are the benefits? Let's find out. Colossians 3:16 KJV Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in yo…

Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Review of Lesson #13 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less13.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For …

A devotional study explaining the Apostle Paul's perspective on why the doctrine of the Resurrection of the Dead is so important to Christianity and the plan of Salvation. 1 Corinthians 15:19 KJV If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Related Podcasts: — The Divinity of Jesus Christ — Christ, Humanity and Sal…

The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — Review of Lesson #12 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less12.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of …

A devotional study about a popular doctrine pertaining to the final events of Bible prophecy. Let's look at the Biblical support for this key doctrine. Matthew 24:40-42 KJV Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Watch therefore:…

The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — Review of Lesson #11 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less11.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For t…

A devotional study about prayers of mercy and remembrance, that seem to focus on works and accomplishments. Let's look at Nehemiah. Ezra 5:1-2 KJV Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them. Then rose up Zerubbabel t…

The Way, the Truth, and the Life — Review of Lesson #10 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less10.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the …

A devotional study about prayers of mercy and remembrance, that seem to focus on works and accomplishments. Let's look at Nehemiah. Nehemiah 13:11, 14 KJV Then contended I with the rulers, and said, “Why is the house of God forsaken?” And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. … “Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not …

The Source of Life — Review of Lesson #9 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less09.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next 13 weeks (…

A devotional study about the fact that God often has to allow His people to go through hardships before they are willing and/or prepared to be led to the Promised Land. Exodus 5:22-23 KJV And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, “Lord, wherefore hast Thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that Thou hast sent me? For since I came to Pharao…

Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Review of Lesson #8 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less08.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For th…

A devotional study about the highs and lows of God's people -- even as a current recipient of the blessings of God. We also see how Isaac behaves, even when he has the strength to take care of himself against those who are striving with him. Genesis 26:12-14 KJV Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LO…

Blessed Are Those Who Believe — Review of Lesson #7 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less07.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next…

A devotional study about Christ's kingdom, Pilate, Barabbas, and our focus in these end times. Are we really focused on Christ's kingdom? Or do we prefer Barabbas? John 18:36 KJV Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world: if My kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is My…

More Testimonies About Jesus — Review of Lesson #6 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less06.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next …

A devotional study about God's investigative processes. Salvation is free to all, and everyone possible is reached out to, and gathered in... but there comes a period of validation to see if all are aligned to God's will. Matthew 13:47-48 KJV "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: W…

The Testimony of the Samaritans — Review of Lesson #5 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less05.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the ne…

A devotional study about God's promises to us, and His encouragement for us to be strong, courageous, and unafraid. He will be with us like He was with Moses and Joshua. Joshua 1:6-7 KJV "Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou s…

Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — Review of Lesson #4 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less04.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the…

A devotional study about God's everlasting and eternal love for us. It is beyond unfathomable, and we will continue to study it through the ceaseless ages of eternity. Jeremiah 31:3 KJV The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." O Love That Wilt …

The Backstory: The Prologue — Review of Lesson #3 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less03.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next 1…

A devotional study about how the children of people who make really bad decisions are not obligated to follow in their parent's footsteps, and how God does not penalize us for who are parents are, unless we make the same decisions. Numbers 26:10-11 KJV And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died…

Signs of Divinity — Review of Lesson #2 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less02.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next 13 weeks (O…

Signs That Point the Way — Review of Lesson #1 of the 4th Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/24d/less01.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Themes in the Gospel of John For the next 13 w…

A devotional study about how God greatly loves each and every one of us. Let's take an opportunity to look at how God exalted Daniel as a man greatly beloved. Daniel 10:18-19 KJV Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, And said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, y…

A devotional study about how God has made the scriptures directly for each and every one of us, and not just as a book that we have to search for relevance from. Romans 15:4 KJV For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Related Podcasts: — The …

The Risen Lord — Review of Lesson #13 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less13.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of Mark, and how it presents the mission and mi…

A devotional study about one of the most awesome promises to be found in all of scripture. Finally, everything we have struggled and suffered with will be gone. Let's take a look at these end time promises. Revelation 21:4 KJV And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither sh…

Tried and Crucified — Review of Lesson #12 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less12.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of Mark, and how it presents the mission a…

A devotional study about the times that Jesus exhorted His disciples to take no thought to prepare for critical situations before councils and tribunals. Not only that, but we will look at how the promises given by Christ was manifested in the life of the deacon Stephen, and what it means for us today. John 14:29 KJV And now I have told you before …

Taken and Tried — Review of Lesson #11 of the 3rd Quarter of 2024 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: https://ssnet.org/lessons/24c/less11.html The title of this quarter's theme is: The Book of Mark For the next 13 weeks (July to September 2024), we will take a look at the Gospel of Mark, and how it presents the mission and m…