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“The Rise of Kingdoms — And the Man Who Built Them” Genesis 10:1–12 Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:1–12 (focus on verses 8–12) "Cush fathered Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord. Therefore it is said, ‘Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the Lord.’ The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. From that land he went into Assyria and built Nineveh..." Genesis 10 is what we often call “The Table of Nations”—a genealogical roadmap of how Noah’s sons populated the earth after the flood. But woven into this list of descendants, nations, and cities is a subtle but powerful preview of the political and spiritual drama that will unfold through the rest of the Bible. One name stands out: Nimrod . And with Nimrod come cities like Babel (Babylon) and Nineveh —names that resonate ominously through the rest of Scripture. These places would go on to represent the pride of man, rebelli...

  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Prophecy Sabbath School Lesson 4 The Nations: Part 1 You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. ------------------------------ >   Download the notes for Lesson 4 video here. (Video is below) ----------------------------- More Lesson 4 The Nations Part:1 - Nimrod: The Rise of Kingdoms — And the Man Who Built Them - Abraham:  Called to Be a Blessing - Give Us a King: Israel Rejects God - Jesus Redefines Greatness - A Light to the Nations - Friday Further Thought - Babylon Within the Seventh-day Adventist Church? - Daily Summary for Lesson 4 The Nations Part 1 ----------------------------- > Download Lessons for:  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy: Sabbath School 2nd Quarter 2025 -----------------------------

  “Be Ready: The Parable of the Ten Virgins” The parable of the ten virgins is a deeply meaningful story, especially for those who look forward to Christ’s return. It teaches about watchfulness, preparation, and the personal nature of our relationship with Jesus. Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom” (Matthew 25:1). But what lessons does this parable offer for the last days and for our walk with Christ—both personally and as His church?  The Parable and the Last-Day Context The context of Matthew 25 is the Olivet Discourse—Jesus’ final teachings before His crucifixion, where He speaks at length about the end of the world (see Matthew 24). The ten virgins represent those who profess to be waiting for the return of Christ, but only half are truly prepared. This directly parallels the last-day church. Jesus warns that not everyone who appears to belong to Him will enter the kingdom: “Not ever...

The Justice of the End and the Joy of the Beginning In the final pages of Scripture, we are brought into the heavenly courtroom and the wedding feast of the Lamb. Revelation 19 and 21 seem to speak of two vastly different moments: the downfall of Babylon—the great harlot—and the glorious marriage of Christ and His bride. And yet, both scenes pulse with the same heartbeat: the righteous and loving character of God. Today, we ask: how can judgment and joy both reveal the same holy love? And what does this marriage mean for us?  God’s Righteousness in Judgment (Revelation 19:1–3): "After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just...'" The fall of Babylon—the symbol of corruption, idolatry, and oppression—is not simply a political or moral downfall. It is the collapse of everything that has exalted itself against God and har...

  "A Strange Choice, A Sovereign Plan" Genesis 24:1–4 (NKJV) "So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house… 'You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell; but you shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.'” It’s a peculiar moment in Scripture. Abraham, now well along in years, calls his trusted servant and gives him an unusual instruction: Do not let my son marry one of these Canaanite women. Go instead to my homeland, to my family—find a wife for Isaac there . At first glance, it makes sense: keep the covenant line pure, separate from the pagan culture around them. But look closer, and we see something more complicated. Why would Abraham insist on this, especially when his own family—back in Mesopotamia—were idol worshipers? After all, Abraham himself came out of a family steeped in idolatry (Joshua 24:2). And Rebekah, the woman Isaac marries, is from that same family....

Ryan Day has left 3ABN. This news broke  around April 14th or 15th, 2025. Here's a summary of some details: Departure from 3ABN and Re-thinking Adventism: Ryan Day, who was the general manager of 3ABN's Praise Him Music Network and also part of the pastoral team, has publicly announced his departure from both 3ABN and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. New Channel: He has launched a new YouTube channel called "Re-think Adventism." Reasons for Leaving: In a YouTube livestream, Day cited "longstanding theological doubts" and a religious culture within Adventism that he felt "discourages honest questioning" as primary reasons for his decision. Theological Issues: He specifically mentioned doubts regarding the investigative judgment and the church's claims about the writings of Ellen G. White. He stated that he could no longer support these key doctrines. Social Media Post: A turning point seems to have been a reply he made on social medi...

  "Faithful Love in the Face of Harlotry" Today, we explore a challenging yet profoundly important theme found throughout Scripture—spiritual harlotry. In Hosea and Revelation, this metaphor is used to portray how God’s people have often turned from Him, pursuing other loves—idols, false doctrines, and worldliness. But through it all, God’s heart remains faithful, calling His people back to Himself.  Hosea’s Painful Call: A Living Parable “When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, ‘Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord.’” — Hosea 1:2 God commands the prophet Hosea to marry Gomer, a woman who would be unfaithful to him. This was no ordinary marriage—it was a living parable of Israel's relationship with God. Israel had been chosen, loved, and cared for—but she ran after idols, political alliances, and false gods. Hosea’s love for Gomer mirrors God’s unre...