The Undercover Adventist

  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Lesson 2 - Friday Further Thought  Knowing God to Reflect Him Scripture Focus: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” — John 5:39 God does not simply call His people to believe in Him—He calls them to represent Him. That’s a serious responsibility. You can’t reflect a character you don’t truly know. And too often, we rely on secondhand knowledge—what others say about God—while neglecting the one place He has clearly revealed Himself: His Word. The Bible is not just information; it is revelation. It corrects our distorted views, challenges our assumptions, and steadily reshapes how we see God. The truth is, our human perspective is flawed. Sin clouds our understanding. Left to ourselves, we misunderstand His justice, question His love, and sometimes even doubt His intentions. But when you open Scripture with humility, something changes. You begin t...

  Known by God Scripture Focus: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 17:7–8; Song of Songs 2:16; Galatians 4:9 We often think of “knowing God” as gaining information—learning facts, doctrines, or truths about Him. But in the Bible, knowing God means something far deeper. In Genesis , we read that “Adam knew Eve his wife,” and that knowledge resulted in life. This kind of knowing is intimate, personal, and relational—not distant or intellectual. It reflects closeness, trust, and connection. In the same way, to know God is to enter into a deep, covenant relationship with Him. God speaks this covenant language again in Genesis 17, promising to be the God of His people. This is not a casual association—it is a committed, faithful bond. The love described in Song of Solomon echoes this truth: “My beloved is mine, and I am his.” Knowing God is about belonging to Him and embracing His love. Yet the New Testament adds a powerful twist. In Galatians , Paul reminds us that our relationship with God...

  Scripture Readings: Matthew 24:15 – “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand.” Revelation 1:3 – “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” Matthew 11:29 – “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 – “This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,’ declares the Lord.” One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that God desires to be known and understood by His...

  John 17:3 states:   "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." (NIV) This verse is part of Jesus' prayer to the Father, often called the "High Priestly Prayer." In this context, Jesus is defining eternal life not just as an unending existence but as a profound, relational experience with God.  Understanding the Verse Eternal Life as Relationship      Eternal life is not merely living forever but is described as "knowing" God and Jesus Christ. The term "know" here implies an intimate, personal, and experiential relationship rather than mere intellectual knowledge.   The Only True God      Jesus emphasizes that eternal life is rooted in knowing the one true God, distinguishing Him from false gods or idols. This acknowledgment is crucial in understanding the exclusivity and authenticity of the Christian faith.  Jesus Christ, Whom God Sent   ...