Sabbath School Podcast

Chapters 8-10 of Nehemiah describe an important series of events that show how the children of Israel were determined to obey the Word of God.

Rules and regulations should never become an end in and of themselves. Rather, they are a means to reflect the character of Jesus.

Resistance to the work of God is a prevalent theme in the two books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Ezra and Nehemiah were called by God for a specific task: to rebuild what lay in ruins.

The man and his mission: An introduction to the prophet, Nehemiah.

Our best performance comes from a realisation of who God is and what He has done, and from knowing how He lovingly intervenes on behalf of His people.

As a church body, we must not ignore the suffering and evil that exists all around us. If Christ didn’t ignore it, we must not either.

Our communities, our churches and our families need to stand up against poverty, violence, oppression, slavery, exploitation, selfishness and greed—no matter how hard at times it is to do so.

By definition, Seventh-day Adventists are people of hope. But this hope is not only about a future new world. While hope looks to the future, it also transforms the present now.

Our works of mercy and compassion toward those in need should not be seen as legalistic. On the contrary, as we grow in our understanding and appreciation of salvation, the link between God’s love and His concern for the poor and oppressed will be passed on to us, recipients of His love.

A key part of the Great Commission is to teach people “to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). That includes taking care of those in need, those hurting, those who are unable to take care of themselves.

Serving others—caring for their needs and uplifting them—is one way in which we can directly offer service to God.

Among other reasons for His incarnation, Jesus came to show us what God is like. Many of His actions made immediate, real-world changes in the lives of others, including the poor and oppressed.

True worship is not just something that happens during a religious ritual; it is about living a life that shares God’s concerns for the well-being of others and that seeks to lift up those who have been downtrodden and forgotten.

Among the sins and evils that the Old Testament prophets warned people against, one of the biggest was the oppression of the poor, the needy and the helpless.

Our faith should make a difference in every aspect and experience of our lives, because God cares about every aspect of our lives.

When we truly "remember the Sabbath day", it will change us every day of the week, and—as Jesus demonstrated—it can be a means of blessing others, as well.

In His mercy, God has always had people with whom He has maintained a special relationship. As they were blessed, they could be a blessing to others.

God has set in motion His plan for redeeming and re-creating the world, and He has given us, as believers, roles to play in the fulfillment of His larger plans.

Whatever the phase, whatever the stage, whatever the condition of ourselves or our family at the moment, we can and must live in the light of God's promises, clinging to them with all our heart and soul. In the end, they are our only hope.