This is the second devotional study in our series about the Bible principles for interpersonal relations between men and women -- especially husbands and wives. This week, we will find some of these principles in the story of Potiphar's wife, as reported in Genesis 39. Genesis 39:7-10 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wi…

The Bread and Water of Life — Review of Lesson #7 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less07.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For th…

A devotional study about the powerful combination of Water and the Holy Spirit, and how critical this combination is to not just our spiritual life, but our physical one. Come with us to Genesis, Exodus, the Gospels and Acts... (I didn't mention it in this presentation, but we cannot forget Christ's baptism, either, as the Holy Spirit provided Chri…

Through the Red Sea — Review of Lesson #6 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less06.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For the next 1…

A devotional study about the Bible principles for interpersonal relations between men and women -- especially husbands and wives. This week, we will find some of these principles in the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. 1 Samuel 25:18-19 KJV Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, …

Passover — Review of Lesson #5 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less05.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For the next 13 weeks (Ju…

A devotional study about how we can persistently resist God's pleading with us until our hearts have become hardened, and we find ourselves in a war against God. Exodus 8:15 KJV But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. Related Podcasts: — The Call of Moses — Prepare for E…

The Plagues — Review of Lesson #4 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less04.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For the next 13 weeks …

A devotional study about how vital it is for us to come back to repentance after we have fallen into sin and error. Too often we fall from grace, and then we wallow in our situation, whether because of sadness, grief, stress or despondency. We need to awaken and arise from our lethargy, that we can respond to the pleading of the Holy Spirit as He c…

Rough Start — Review of Lesson #3 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less03.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For the next 13 weeks …

A devotional study about how important it is to be aligned with God's will when we pray, and not just be persistent in praying for whatever we want. Sincerity and persistence are important -- but not enough. 1 Samuel 8:19-20 KJV Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, “Nay; but we will have a king over us; That w…

The Burning Bush — Review of Lesson #2 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less02.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land For the next 13 w…

A devotional study about the supreme issues that would come with grieving the Holy Spirit of God. We have a few examples in scripture, but we want to avoid this path in our lives. Let's look at some of the best examples in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel 16:13-14 KJV Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and t…

Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — Review of Lesson #1 of the 3rd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25c/less01.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Exodus: Journey to th…

A devotional study about the attributes of a Virtuous Woman, as outlined in Proverbs 31. Let's take a look at how the modern view of womanhood is at odds with the Biblical view, and how -- through negligence -- the woman of the church as pursuing the same course as the women of the world, and reaping the same poor results. Proverbs 14:1 KJV Every w…

Images of the End — Review of Lesson #13 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less13.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Proph…

A devotional study about how the Bible sees men vs women as it relates to roles and responsibilities. The Bible shows us that men, women and children are equal in the sight of God when it comes to salvation, and human dignity. But it also shows us that men and women are very different in terms of roles and responsibilities -- particularly within a …

Precursors — Review of Lesson #12 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less12.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy For…

A devotional study about how the Bible provides instruction for us to use in running the individual or running the family. We need to compare any instruction we receive from non-Biblical sources, and ensure that they line up with the Word of God. Psalms 32:8 KJV I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee w…

Ruth and Esther — Review of Lesson #11 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less11.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophec…

A devotional study about how critical it is to be able to act when the moment arises. We are all called to act, and throughout history, many have needed to move expeditiously to take some action that was needed for something much bigger than themselves. Are you ready to act? Exodus 2:7-8 KJV Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go a…

Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — Review of Lesson #10 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less10.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study …

A devotional study about learning lessons later than we need to, thus obtaining consequences that he could and should have avoided. Are we ignoring lessons today that we should be heeding? Judges 16:28 KJV And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, “O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once, O God, that I …

In the Psalms: Part 2 — Review of Lesson #9 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less09.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Pr…

A devotional study about the need to be able to stand up and be counted -- even when alone. Somewhat of a continuation from last week's episode, but the emphasis is about standing up whether or not some else is standing up as well. Can you stand alone for the right? Genesis 39:7-9 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife c…

In the Psalms: Part 1 — Review of Lesson #8 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less08.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Pr…

A devotional study about the different ways in which God calls us to service and ministry -- sometimes in groups or teams, and sometimes alone. But we don't have to be afraid, because God promises to be with us. Jeremiah 1:6-8 KJV Then said I, “Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.” But the LORD said unto me, “Say not, I am a chil…

Foundations for Prophecy — Review of Lesson #7 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less07.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible…

Understanding Sacrifice — Review of Lesson #6 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less06.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible …

A devotional study about the different ways in which God leads us and guides us in response to prayer, while totally respecting -- and even guarding -- our freedom of choice (free moral agency). Proverbs 16:9 KJV A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. Related Podcasts: — Some Thoughts on the Doctrine of Free Will — What E…

A devotional study about being sober and vigilant as we approach the final events of Bible prophecy. We need to be attentive to the signs of the final events -- not just natural disasters and national conflicts, but also conflicts within God's church. Luke 21:34-35 KJV And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with su…

The Nations: Part 2 — Review of Lesson #5 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less05.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prop…

A devotional study about digging deeper than the surface of the scriptures that we are reading. Superficial study will hurt us in terms of the lessons that we should be learning, and principles we should be applying. Judges 3:9 KJV And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who del…

The Nations: Part 1 — Review of Lesson #4 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less04.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prop…

A devotional study about the challenges of dealing with mental health issues in ministry. Many people are unaware of how many pastors and leaders struggle with their own mental health issues, even as they seek to counsel others. Numbers 11:14-15 KJV I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. And if Thou deal thus w…

Images From Marriage — Review of Lesson #3 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less03.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Pro…

A devotional study about the awesomeness of the Psalms, and their value to us in our Christian experience. Psalms 52:9 KJV I will praise Thee for ever, because Thou hast done it: and I will wait on Thy name; for it is good before Thy saints. Related Podcasts: — How to Read the Psalms — Keep His Testimonies — Search Me O God — It Is All About Worshi…

The Genesis Foundation — Review of Lesson #2 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less02.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible P…

A devotional study about the importance of motives when it comes to actions. Doing the right thing is absolutely important, but the motive that drives those actions are important too. Hebrews 4:12 KJV For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the…

Some Principles of Prophecy — Review of Lesson #1 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less01.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bi…

A devotional study about being attentive when God sends us on a mission, as He may intend for us to go on some missions alone, rather than with all our normal family and friends. Genesis 12:1-2 KJV Now the LORD had said unto Abram, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: An…

Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Review of Lesson #13 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less13.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the…

A devotional study where we take a look at the circumstances leading up to the birth of Jacob and Esau, and how early choices on the parts of both parents, ended up playing a significant role in how things ultimately turn out in both men's lives. Let's take a look at the backstory that we rarely hear discussed. Genesis 25:23 KJV And the LORD said u…

Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — Review of Lesson #12 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less12.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Ju…

A devotional study where we look at an example of how faith works, and why a childlike attitude is so pleasing to God. Without faith, it is just impossible to please Him... Luke 17:6 KJV And the Lord said, “If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the se…

What More Could I Have Done? — Review of Lesson #11 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less11.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next …

A devotional study where we consider just a few of the many implications of why God gave us freedom of choice (free will), and how this impacts God's response to sin and rebellion in the Universe. Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore …

Rules of Engagement — Review of Lesson #10 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less10.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks …

A devotional study about the apparent complexity of salvation as compared to sin and wickedness. Is righteousness / right doing all that complex? Is salvation harder to understand and obtain that wickedness? We will take a look at some differences between how one is introduced to the kingdom of God vs the kingdom of Satan. Micah 6:8 KJV He hath she…

The Cosmic Conflict — Review of Lesson #9 of the 1st Quarter of 2025 - The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here: — https://ssnet.org/lessons/25a/less09.html — https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives — https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en The title of this quarter's theme is: The God of Love and Justice For the next 13 weeks (…