Sabbath School Study Hour

"One of the most difficult tasks of any Christian community is to maintain unity when differences of opinions arise on matters pertaining to the identity and mission of the church."

"The New Testament uses different metaphors to illustrate both the nature and mission of the church. More important, these metaphors teach that God attentively is watching over His people and protects them. These images also teach that God’s people are intricately linked with each other and that we need each other to do the work that we have been called to do."

"The early church experienced rapid growth because Jesus’ disciples intentionally prepared themselves for the outpouring of the promised Holy Spirit. Their fellowship and common faith were the means used by the Holy Spirit to prepare their hearts for Pentecost."

"How can we have unity even when we don’t always agree on everything?"

"Jesus said that eternal life is to know God. What does it mean to know God? How do we demonstrate our knowledge of God in our daily lives?"

"We are all fallen beings, and if left to our own devices, if left to follow the inclinations of our hearts, we’ll surely wander from the path that God calls us to walk on."

"Any attempt at understanding the nature of unity in the church must begin with God’s original plan at the Creation"

"Despite everything he had gone through, Paul never gave up his faith or his mission. What can we do when tempted to give up on our proclamation of the gospel to someone?"

"How much are we willing to sacrifice in order to see the gospel spread?"

"How often have you humbly acknowledged God’s providence in your own life despite the trials and suffering you might have gone through?"