July 27–August 2 Commentary
Week 5: “The Cry of the Prophets” There is not much in this week’s lesson that is good or that makes accurate use of God’s Word. It is, first […]
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Author: Jeanie Jura
Jeanie Jura grew up in the mission field as a fourth-generation Adventist. She attended Far Eastern Academy, La Sierra, and Loma Linda. She never imagined that she would walk away from “the faith”, but she is thankful to God every day for leading her to His truth and giving her life!
July 20–26 Commentary
Week 4: “Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs” In quoting C. S. Lewis, the lesson makes a good point. “Observing that many Bible readers today consider judgment something […]
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JULY 13–19 COMMENTARY
Week 3: “The Sabbath” This week, we get into the very core of Adventist beliefs — the one on which they hang their entire identity and reason for being. Anything […]
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JULY 6–12 COMMENTARY
Lesson 2: “Blueprint for a Better World” In this week’s lesson, it becomes obvious that parts of Scripture are being used randomly, and often out of context, where it supports […]
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JUNE 29–JULY 5 COMMENTARY
Lesson 1: “God Created” The first three days of week one is setting up creation as the base from which to view our world. In Saturday’s lesson we see this: […]
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3RD QUARTER COMMENTARY
“The Least of These”—Introduction In reading through this quarter’s lessons, I find a puzzling purpose expressed repeatedly as “justice” and “seeking justice”. I can’t tell if it’s talking about […]
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JUNE 1–8 COMMENTARY
“Little Times of Trouble”—Lesson 10 By Jeanie Jura This week’s lesson sets out to instruct us in how to avoid and handle conflict. As such, it is a fairly good […]
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FAITH STORY: JEANIE JURA
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one […]
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MAY 25–31 COMMENTARY
“Times of Loss”—Lesson 9 By Jeanie Jura This week’s lesson deals with loss in the areas of health, trust, freedom (focusing on addiction), and finally, life itself. There are some […]
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