This Week in the Word

We encourage the free and open discussion of the scripture as we seek to love God with all our Body, Mind and Strength. 

This Week in the Word is a commentary on the adult Sabbath School lesson.  The SDB Helping Hand uses a six-year bible reading plan anchored by the Uniform Lesson Series.

The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversation

Lesson 3, October 21, 2023
10.30am - 11.45am
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The Arts of Praying, Listening and Asking

**NEW**
Junior     Middle/High School

Background Scripture - John 6:44-45; 16:8, 13; 17:20-21 

​Key Verse:

My prayer is not for them alone.  I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.  May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
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John 17:20-21
Sabbath Stress or Sabbath Rest  Pastor Owen Lynch

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Adult Sabbath School Teachers

Pastor O. Lynch, Bro O. Rhoden, Bro C. Lyons

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2021 Lesson Archive

Jan 2
Jan 9
Jan 16
​Jan 23
Jan 30

Feb 6
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27

Mar 6
Mar 13
Mar 20
Mar 27

Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 17
Apr 24

May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29

June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26

July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31

Aug 7
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug 28

Sept 4
Sept 11
Sept 18
Sept 25

Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30

Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Nov 27

Dec 4
Dec 11
Dec 18
​Dec 25
Called To Proclaim                   JNR   MID/HGH 
Called To Significance             JNR   MID/HGH
Called To Heal                          JNR    MID/HGH
Called as the Intercessor       JNR    MID/HGH
Prophesying Daughters          JNR    MID/HGH

Called to Evangelize                JNR   MID/HIGH
Mary Magdalene: Faithful      JNR   MID/HIGH
Priscilla: Called to Minister    JNR    MID/HGH
Lydia: Called to Serve             JNR    MID/HGH

Moses: Prophet of Deliverance JNR MID/HGH
Joshua: Prophet of Conquest  JNR  MID/HGH
Huldah: Prophet of Wisdom  JNR    MID/HGH
Elijah: Prophet of Courage      JNR   MID/HGH

The Suffering Servant Brings  JNR   MID/HGH
Ezra: Faith and Action Preach  JNR  MID/HGH
Nehemiah: The Captive Cup    JNR   MID/HGH
A Plea for Restoration               JNR  MID/HGH

Micaiah: Speaking Truth to      JNR   MID/HGH
Isaiah: Offering Hope for the   JNR   MID/HGH
Jeremiah: The Suffering           JNR   MID/HGH
Ezekiel: Street Preacher to       JNR   MID/HGH
Jonah: Fiery Harbinger of        JNR   MID/HGH

Why Do You Worry?                 JNR   MID/HGH
Why Are You Afraid?                JNR   MID/HGH
Healed by Faith                        JNR   MID/HGH
Why Do You Doubt?                JNR   MID/HGH

An Attitude of Gratitude         JNR   MID/HGH
The Power of the Gospel       JNR   MID/HGH
The Faith of Abraham            JNR   MID/HGH
Justification through Faith   JNR   MID/HGH
Salvation for All Who Believe JNR   MID/HGH

Meaning of Faith                     JNR   MID/HGH
A Persevering Faith                JNR   MID/HGH
A Conquering Faith                 JNR   MID/HGH
Hope Eternal                           JNR   MID/HGH

Moses and Miriam Praise     JNR   MID/HGH




















































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5 Helpful tips to get you started with Bible Study

  • Before you start the study of the word, take time to pray - Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand and apply the scripture to your life. 
    • Jesus said in Luke 11:28, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." (NLT)
  • Read the text, read the text and read it again.
  • Use a bible dictionary to get a better grasp of the background - names, places, customs, etc.
  • Ask good questions about the text, think about your conclusions; resist the urge to  resort to other commentaries too quickly.
  • Talk to people who are committed to the word of God.
  • As you grow add quality bible study tools to your tool box, develop a method that works for you.

2020 Lesson Archive

​Jan 4
Jan 11
Jan 18
​Jan 25

Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
Feb 29

Mar 7
Mar 14
Mar 21
Mar 28

Apr 4
Apr 11
Apr 18
Apr 25

May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30

June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27

July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25

Aug 1
Aug 8
Aug 15
Aug 22
Aug 29

Sept 5
Sept 12
Sept 19
Sept 26

Oct 3
Oct 10
Oct 17
Oct 24
Oct 31

Nov 7
Nov 14
Nov 21
Nov 28

Dec 5
Dec 12
Dec 19
​Dec 26
A Place for the Ark
Solomon's Speech
Solomon Seeks God's Blessing
​Solomon's Blessing
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Simple Minded Obedience
Piety that Honours God
The Prayer of Jesus
​Perseverance in Prayer
​​Called to Accountability 

Prayer for Justice​
Consequences for Injustice
Corrupt Leaders                    JUNIOR
Leading Justly                       JUNIOR

God's Just Servant               JUNIOR
Resurrection Hope                JUNIOR
Injustice Will Be Punished    JUNIOR
​The Lord Loves Justice         JUNIOR

A Vision of Restoration         JUNIOR
Peace and Justice Reign     JUNIOR   HIGH SCH
​Practice Justice                    JUNIOR   HIGH SCH
Repent of Injustice               JUNIOR   HIGH SCH
Return to Love and Justice JUNIOR   HIGH SCH
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The Call of Wisdom              JUNIOR   HGH SCH
The Value of Wisdom           JUNIOR   HGH SCH
The Gifts of Wisdom            JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Wisdom's Feast                     JUNIOR   HGH SCH

Wisdom's Vindication           JUNIOR   HGH SCH
The Boy Jesus                       JUNIOR   HGH SCH
The Wisdom of Jesus          JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Wisdom: The Way, Truth and Life JUN   HG SCH

Faith and Wisdom                 JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Hearing and Doing the Word JUNIOR  HGH SCH
Faith without Works is Dead JUNIOR  HGH SCH
Taming the Tongue               JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Two Kinds of Wisdom          JUNIOR   HGH SCH

Issues of Love                        JUNIOR   HGH SCH
God Rewards Obedience      JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Love versus Guilt                   JUNIOR   HGH SCH
God's Plan Revealed              JUNIOR   HGH SCH

Love and Devotion to Others JUNIOR HGH SCH
Love Your Enemies                JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Loving Your Neighbour         JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Love Divine                              JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Loving by Serving                  JUNIOR   HGH SCH

Abiding Love                           JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Confident Love                       JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Sharing Love                          JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Impartial Love                        JUNIOR   HGH SCH

Called Through Heritage      JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Called Before Birth                JUNIOR   HGH SCH
A Regal Response to ...        JUNIOR   HGH SCH
Called to Prepare the Way   JUNIOR   HGH SCH