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Book: Youth Bible

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I recently bought a New King James youth bible – a decent addition to my study bibles. It is developed by Safeliz in cooperation with the Youth Ministries Department of the General Conference. This is the first edition which was published in August 2018.

This study bible is my new partner in studying God’s word. It is a small bible yet packed with tools to enhance your experience as you study the Word of God.

I like the addition of a Bible reading plan and useful articles for the youth. I will definitely recommend this Bible for you or your children.

If you are planning to own a copy of this Bible you can leave your message on a comment page.

For more information, watch the video above.

Sabbath School Lesson 3rd Quarter 2016

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The Role of the Church in the Community

The Adult Sabbath School Lesson for this quarter brings us one of the most basic Christian practices that is often forgotten because we are too busy being in the church.  The community is left behind and it is only remembered by 30% of the Adventist community according the research.

What happen to the other 70%?  The authors of Bible Study Guide Gaspar Colón and May-Ellen Colón were missionaries to Africa and former Soviet Union.  They see the real life in the real world that needs Christian to start acting like one.  They wrote this study guide for us to truly understand that our lives are meant to be of service for others.

These are the Weekly titles of our lesson for this quarter:

  • The “Restoration of all Things
  • Restoring Dominion
  • Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament Part 1
  • Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament Part 2
  • Jesus on Community Outreach
  • Jesus Mingled with People
  • Jesus Desired their Good
  • Jesus showed Sympathy
  • Jesus Ministered to their Needs
  • Jesus Won their Confidence
  • Jesus Bade them, “Follow Me”
  • Urban Ministry in the End Time
  • How shall we Wait?

The topics need to be understood in the context of actually doing it for the community.

I got my copy and I already started distributing it to the churches in my district.  Hurry and contact your district pastor/leader to have a copy of this Bible Study Guide.

For more information you can contact our Northeastern Mindanao Mission’s Sabbath School Director, Pastor Jerry E. Taguno.

Book Review: #PowerUp

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Daily Devotion is like breakfast to a spiritual life.

Just this morning my daughter handed a new book given to her by Pastor Agapito M. Orendain.  It is a devotional book for the youth entitled “#PowerUp.”

I wanted to share the words from the back cover of the book:

Before you check your newsfeed, update your status, post a selfie, or hit the road to school or to work, it’s time to boost your energy reserves!

Charge up with #PowerUp.

Specifically written for young Adventist Christians, this devotional book offers 366 stories from 36 authors who have experienced the thrill and power of plugging into the Bible.

Read about modern parables and life lessons drawn from nature, everyday experiences, miraculous answers to prayer, real relationships, thorny trials, and, of course, The Good Book.

Slow down before you charge up, not from the power banks or wall sockets, but from Jesus-our eternal Source of power.

I know some of the authors and their lives have inspired me in many ways.  This book is published at Philippine Publishing House and it is available at any Adventist Books Store nation wide. I am pleading for the youth to have this book as your daily devotional reading.  It is an awesome, inspiring book that would pump you up with energy not from any other source but from Jesus alone.

It costs below 1 peso a day, which cost almost nothing.  Why not invest a peso a day to be with God, avail this book while it is still available.  Visit your Adventist Book Store nation-wide or better contact me if you are around Butuan City.

Devotional Book 2016: People Like Us

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I am late on updating you the new Daily Devotional for Adults titled “People Like Us.”  But if you haven’t heard about this book, you should get it.  It is written by Carlos Elias Mora – a professor Old Testament and the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) Seminary in Silang, Cavite, Philippines.  He is also a pastor for nine years, a teacher in four different countries, a family man who love sports, walking and movies based on true stories.

This book reveals wonderful stories of “real people with real emotions who faced real problems” from the characters of the old testament with the only purpose of learning how these people like us points us to the saving power of Christ.

This book is printed in english.  It has 377 pages, using good quality paper, hard bound with a full-colored cover.  It is printed at the Philippine Publishing House.  It cost Php350.00 only.

What I think about this book?

I think this will add life to my morning connection with Jesus.  The experiences of this characters from the old testament would surely connect to my daily life experiences.  On the other hand, this book is worth keeping because it has more than three hundred stories of bible characters which could come handy for illustrations.

I would totally recommend this book for your spiritual walk with the Lord.  If you are interested to have a copy of this book you can contact me by leaving a comment below.  You can also contact your Seventh-day Adventist friends around Caraga Region and in the Philippines.

Unboxing Remnant Study Bible

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I want to thank Bro. Cris and Jen Labra, my relatives in New York for giving me this beautiful Study Bible.  It makes my study easier and would help me a lot in my spiritual walk with God and in sharing the wonderful lessons God has taught me to the world.

What I have is a The Remnant Study Bible with E.G. comments from Remnant Publications.  These are the features of the Bible:

  • Measures 6.7″ x 9.6″ and 1.4″ thick.
  • E. G. White Comments (first time ever in the New King James Version)
  • Bible Chain References for Bible Studies
  • Approximately 45,000 Scripture Cross References
  • Red-letter Edition
  • Book Introductions and Outlines
  • Chapter Subtitles
  • Parables and Miracles of Jesus
  • Color Images of the Sanctuary, Prophetic Symbols and Maps
  • Concordance
  • Read the Bible in a Year Guide
  • 1/2″ Margins for Notes
  • 2 Ribbon Markers
  • High-quality Smyth Sewn Binding

This is the first time that I got a Bible that has Bible Chain References for Bible Studies.  It always take me more than a week to mark the references that I use for Bible Study purpose.

I had a good look at it and I will surely recommend this bible as a good tool for studying the word of God.  This Bible comes with a very useful guide to studying the word of God but it is the Holy Spirit that will illuminate the light of His Word to the reader.

For more information visit the Remnant Publications and view the video of people giving their opinion about this Remnant Bible Study Guide.