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  Sabbath School Growing in a Relationship with God  Lesson 2 - Tuesday  God is Love When Love Has a Name In 1 John 4:7–19 , we are given one of the clearest windows into who God truly is: “God is love.” This isn’t just something God does—it’s His very nature. Love flows from Him, defines Him, and is perfectly expressed through Him. This passage shows us several powerful truths: Love comes from God, and everyone who truly loves reflects Him. God demonstrated His love not with words, but with action—sending His Son so we might live. Real love casts out fear because it is rooted in security, not uncertainty. Our ability to love others is a direct response to His love for us. In other words, you don’t manufacture real love—you receive it from God, and then it overflows into others. The names of God deepen this understanding. Adonai reminds us that God is the sovereign Lord over all. His love is not weak or sentimental—it reigns. It is steady, authoritative, ...

  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 7 - Friday: Afterthought Seeking First the Kingdom of God To seek first the kingdom of God means giving God the first place in our hearts, decisions, and priorities. It means allowing His will to shape our goals and His righteousness to guide our behavior. Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). When we live by this principle, we learn to trust God’s timing and provision rather than worry about our own needs. Our focus shifts from building our own comfort to advancing His purpose in our lives and in the world around us. Joshua’s life is a strong example of what it means to live this way. Before leading Israel into the Promised Land, Joshua continually sought God’s presence and direction. When he faced challenges—from crossing the Jordan to conquering Jericho—he waited on the Lord’s instruction before taking action (Joshua 1:7–9; 3:7–8; 6:...

  EXODUS - Sabbath School - Lesson 13 - Sunday Commentary “The Priority of Rest in God’s Presence” Exodus 35:1–3 Before Moses gave the instructions for the building of the sanctuary, he began with a reminder that may seem surprising: “Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord.” (Exod. 35:2, NKJV). One might expect that building God’s dwelling place would override everything else. After all, what could be more important than preparing a holy space for the Lord? Yet God made it clear that even the sacred work of constructing His sanctuary could not replace the sacred time He set apart for fellowship with His people. The truth reiterated here is that the Sabbath is not just about stopping work—it is about remembering who is in control. Israel might have felt an urgency to finish the tabernacle quickly, but God reminded them that their relationship with Him could not be built on endless labor, even labor done in ...

  "Justice, Mercy, and Worship: God’s Design for His People" When we read Exodus 22:16–23:19, we may be tempted to see these chapters as a long list of regulations that no longer apply to us. But every law God gave to Israel carried His divine wisdom. They were not merely rules but expressions of His character—His justice, His mercy, and His holiness. In His mercy, God gave these laws to correct the sinful tendencies of the human heart and to restrain the natural inclinations of people. These instructions protected society, eliminated evil, and cultivated good relationships between neighbors. Justice and love were to rule every action. God’s Concern for Justice and Human Relationships (Exodus 22:16–23:9) These chapters cover a wide range of issues, touching on daily life, justice, and compassion. Moral and Family Purity (22:16–17) – The laws about marriage and sexual responsibility protected families and women from exploitation. God was safeguarding purity and commitm...

  "Bread from Heaven: Learning Trust Beyond the Stomach" Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:1–36 Food is one of the simplest, most basic human needs—and one of the most common points of spiritual testing in Scripture. From the very beginning in Eden, food has been at the center of major turning points in the human story. In Exodus 16, we find the Israelites grumbling in the wilderness, their stomachs louder than their memories of God’s mighty deliverance at the Red Sea. This chapter shows us not only how God meets physical needs, but also how He teaches His people deeper lessons—about trust, obedience, and the Sabbath. The Cause of Israel’s Grumbling (Exodus 16:1–3) The Israelites had been freed from slavery, had seen the Red Sea part, and had sung songs of deliverance. But just one month later, in the wilderness of Sin, hunger became their main focus. Their complaint was sharp: "If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and at...