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  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Friday Further Thought  A Hope Worth Sharing As Christians, we live with a wonderful promise: one day we will see Jesus face-to-face. Faith will become sight, hope will become reality, and we will finally be with our Savior forever. Until that day comes, however, we are called to remain faithful and nurture our relationship with Him. A strong relationship with God does not happen by accident. Just as any healthy relationship requires time and attention, our walk with Christ grows stronger when we spend time with Him daily. Prayer keeps our hearts connected to Him. Studying His Word helps us know His character and understand His will. Worship, fellowship with other believers, and obedience to His leading deepen our trust and strengthen our faith. There will be seasons when following Christ feels easy and seasons when it feels difficult. During those challenging times, it is important to remember...

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Thursday Come to Jesus and Trust Him Completely One of the most beautiful themes throughout Scripture is God's invitation to come to Him. He does not force us, threaten us, or push us away because of our weaknesses. Instead, He lovingly calls us to Himself, offering rest, life, and salvation. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” These words were spoken to people burdened by sin, worry, guilt, and the pressures of life. They are just as relevant today. Many of us carry heavy loads—disappointments, fears, temptations, regrets, and uncertainties about the future. Jesus does not ask us to carry them alone. He invites us to bring them to Him and find rest in His grace. Isaiah 55:1–3 extends a similar invitation. God calls the thirsty to come and drink freely. He offers spiritual nourishment without cost because salvation is a gift...

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Wednesday Following the Lamb Forever The Bible gives us glimpses of eternity that fill our hearts with hope and anticipation. While we cannot fully comprehend all that God has prepared for His people, Scripture reveals enough to assure us that the best is yet to come. Isaiah 25:8 declares that God “will swallow up death forever.” Death is humanity’s greatest enemy. It has brought sorrow, separation, and pain to every generation. Yet God promises a day when death itself will be destroyed. No more funerals. No more goodbyes. No more fear of losing those we love. Death will be gone forever. Revelation 7:17 adds another beautiful promise: “For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” What a remarkable picture! Jesus, the Lamb who gave His life for us, will also be our Shepherd. Throug...

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Tuesday The Bride of Christ and the Glory to Come When John was shown the future in Revelation 21, an angel said, “Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife” (Revelation 21:9). We might expect to see a person, but instead John was shown the Holy City, New Jerusalem, descending from heaven. The city is presented as a bride beautifully prepared for her husband. Why was this analogy used? A wedding is one of the most joyful and anticipated events in life. It represents love, commitment, celebration, and the beginning of a new chapter. God uses the image of a bride to help us understand the deep relationship He desires with His redeemed people. The New Jerusalem symbolizes the eternal home of those who belong to Christ, and the bride imagery emphasizes the closeness, joy, and permanence of that relationship. As John describes the city in Revelation 21:9–27, the details are astonishing. The city s...

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Monday Every Knee Will Bow One of the greatest promises in Scripture is that Jesus is coming again. For believers, this is not merely a future event—it is our blessed hope. In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Paul describes a glorious moment when God's people will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air, and then, he says, “thus we shall always be with the Lord.” Think about that promise: always with the Lord. No more separation. No more pain. No more death. No more struggles with sin. The long story of redemption will reach its beautiful conclusion as God's people are gathered into His presence forever. But what happens next? Paul gives us a glimpse in Philippians 2:10, 11. He writes that one day, at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth—and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. This scene is breathtaking. ...

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Into Eternity Lesson 13 - Sunday When God’s Face Shines on Me Psalm 80 is a heartfelt prayer from God’s people during a time of distress. Again and again, the psalmist cries out, “Restore us, O God; cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved” (Psalm 80:3, 7, 19). When we personalize these words and replace “us” with “me,” the psalm becomes deeply personal: “Restore me, O God; cause Your face to shine, and I shall be saved.” Many of us can relate to this prayer. There are times when we feel weak, discouraged, distant from God, or overwhelmed by the struggles of life. We may see areas where we have failed, seasons where our faith has been inconsistent, or burdens that seem too heavy to carry. Like the psalmist, we long for restoration. We long for God to draw near and renew our hearts. The beautiful truth of Psalm 80 is that the focus is not on what we can do to save ourselves. The psalmist does not plead, “Look at my goo...