Hello all,

I was recently asked to write a blog on a young person’s perspective about Sabbath School. Here are some of my thoughts from yesterday’s lesson.

This morning I read about the physical manifestations one would go into when they were receiving visions from God.
 
I know that the occasions were documented in the Bible, but I never really paid attention to it. I kind of glossed over it as we do with something we’ve read repeatedly. What struck me though was when I read about how James White used to document what was happening to Ellen when she was having a vision.
 
I remember being told that he used to record her physical state, and he would write down that she wasn’t breathing while she was having a vision. However, now that I’m thinking about it at a much older state in my life, that must’ve been the craziest thing to witness!
 
Think about it, what if you saw your best friend, or significant other, started having a vision in front of you? Would you go up to them and actually touch them? Would you pinch their nose like James did to Ellen?
 
I know I would be terrified. Not because I didn’t know what was happening, but because it would be very different than what I would be accustomed to. I would probably sit in a corner somewhere in the room and just watch. Not so much for entertainment purposes, but more so in awe.

So again I ask; What would you do in this situation?

Faith Crumbly, editor of LEAD has developed a way to take your Sabbath School experience to the next level, literally, by developing a witnessing simulation based on the Sabbath School lesson. Before I give it all away, this is what Faith has to say:

“Local leaders are working together in discipling members and then moving them into community outreach. One fun way that has captured attention is the expanded CLAIM Field Game, a simulation of witnessing that trains members to think fast, be theologically accurate, be socially engaging, work while stressed—and enjoy the process.

Every church is encouraged to have two teams (adult division) that sharpen participants’ skills each week. Interestingly, the training joins the hearts of class members in the “benches” as well as on the field as they become engrossed in  a highly visible goal and method of marking their skill development.”

For more information please visit our website leadmagazine.org, and go to Seminars/Summits; Downloadable Workshops (PowerPoint); and then to CLAIM Field Game. You can also contact the LEAD team by phone 301-393-3000 or by e-mail, Faith Crumbly, facilitator and commissioner (fcrumbly@rhpa.org), Samuel Thomas, Jr., coach, (sthomas@rhpa.org) and Oscar Hernandez, coach, (ohernandez@rhpa.org).

There are several resources available online that can help you go deeper into the lesson study. One of the resources that Faith Crumbly, editor of LEAD shared with me is SSNET. From what I’ve discovered so far this site provides a downloadable version of the Adult Bible Study Guide, audio and visual resources, and forums perfect for:

• Busy Adults
• Auditory Learners
• Parents and Teachers who spend most of their time helping in the lower divisions.

So if you’re busy and are looking for a way to get more out of the Adult Bible Study Guide this is a site you may want to check into.

Link

www.ssnet.org