...JOHN CHAPTER 2(NKJV,NIV,NEW AMERICAN BIBLE) The next day Jesus' mother was a guest at a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother spoke to him about the problem. "They have no more wine," she told him. 4 "How does that concern you and me?" Jesus asked. "My time has not yet come." 5 But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." 6 Six stone water pots were standing there; they were used for Jewish ceremonial purposes and held twenty to thirty gallons each. 7 Jesus told the servants "Fill the jars with water." When the jars had been filled to the brim, 8 he said "Dip some out and take it to the master of ceremonies." So they followed his instructions. 9 When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. 10 "Usually a host serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone is full and doesn't care, he brings out the less expensive wines. But you have kept the best until now!" 11 This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was Jesus' first display of his glory. And his disciples believed in him. 12 After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples. 13 It was time for the annual Passover celebration, and Jesus went to Jerusalem.(NKJV) In the temple...
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...movement is the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The Concept of the Adventist Movement In 1843, a farmer from upstate New York began to read the bible. He interpreted the book of Revelations and noticed that the more that he read it appeared to him that the events described were events that will happen in the near future. His name was William Miller and he saw these events as a warning from God. His belief was that the Second Coming of Christ was about to occur. With that theory, he christened it the Advent. Miller believed that the book of Revelations had not yet come to past. The sections of the Bible that he concentrated on were Chapters 12 through 21. From that time on, he began making predictions of when Jesus Christ would return (Ellen G. White Estates, Inc., 1999). Some make the claim that Miller is the most famous false prophet in history. He believed that when Jesus Christ returned the earth would be engulfed in flames. The first prediction was March 21st, 1843 through March 21st, 1844. By that time, he had several followers who believed in his message. They were given the name Millerites. The Millerites circulated the message to the public by using posters, printed newsletters, and charts. More than 100,000 people became Millerites. All of them sold their belongings and left with Miller to...
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...is reported that he was fluent in seven languages and could recite the New Testament by memory. His uncle Charles, a member of the U.S. Congress, offered to pay for his training as a lawyer so he could follow a political career. However, early in 1845, at age 15, John accepted the Sabbath from a tract written by T. M. Preble. It changed the direction of his life. Andrews had a long and productive association with the church and with James and Ellen White. His name first appeared in Adventist literature at age 20 when he wrote a letter to the editor of the Review, James White, dated October 16, 1849. When the first Adventist press was set up in Rochester, New York, in 1852, he at age 22 was one of a publishing committee of three with Joseph Bates and James White. The next year Andrews was ordained to the Adventist ministry. By this time, 35 of his articles had been published in the Review. In 1855, at James White’s request and using Bible proofs, he wrote a paper which settled sunset as the time for beginning the Sabbath. Ellen White had a vision that confirmed his conclusions. (See Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 116.) In 1858 Andrews led out in a study of systematic benevolence, the forerunner of our church’s tithing plan. He published the first of several editions of History of the Sabbath in 1861. In 1864 he went to Washington, D.C., and secured Civil War non-combatant status for Adventists. He was elected as the third president of the General Conference in 1867. When the first...
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...What makes a hospital successful? In an article written for the website Nursezone.com, it states, “Top hospitals have developed and implemented a successful business and clinical strategies that allow them to balance their finances and patient care” (Larson, 2002). Pastor John A. Burden, a Seventh-day Adventist, founded Loma Linda University Medical Center on May 29, 1905 (“A Brief History Loma Linda University Health,” 2014). For more than one hundred years, Loma Linda University has dedicated itself to the teaching and ministry of Jesus Christ through service, research, healthcare, learning, and spiritual life. It was Pastor Burden’s wish to not only start a medical center, but train young Seventh-day Adventists to eventually become missionaries (“A Brief History Loma Linda University Health,” 2014). Today Loma Linda University School of Medicine is dedicated to training students by emphasizing the patient’s needs, and capitalizing on preventative care in efforts to slow down future disease. Their philosophy is to provide a Christian-like atmosphere, while providing students with a learning environment that offers excellent teachers and training facilities. Loma Linda University has chosen as its motto, “To Make Man Whole.” It seeks to restore man to wholeness, that he may more fully enjoy relationships with his fellowman and communion with God. Aside from becoming a teaching facility, Loma Linda University has a variety of outreach programs designed to give back...
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...Summary of Education True education is not just about enrolling to a certain degree program and attains a diploma from it. Rather it has to do with the harmonious and lifetime development of physical, mental, and spiritual powers of humans. The true “higher education” is imparted by our Father in Heaven who is the source of wisdom and strength (Job 12:13), and knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6). Most importantly, highest education is found in the communion of the human mind to the mind of God, that is the finite with the Infinite. “Acquaint now thyself with Him” (Job 22:21), is God’s message to us. The work of redemption such as restoring in the man the image of God, bringing him back to the perfection that he was created, and promoting the development of the body, mind, and soul, is the object of education. Love is the basis of education. The Holy Scriptures are the perfect standard of truth and should be given the highest regard in education. In the Garden of Eden, God illustrated a model school where He himself was the Teacher and the first couple were his students. God was after the highest good of his students that they may not be idle. He had given them a useful occupation that will strengthen their body, expand their mind and develop their character. Generally, the students of highest education must be fitted more and more to fully reflect the light of the knowledge of His glory. God gave humans the power of choice. Sin was brought into the world when...
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...harlequinade I wear black tight and fool’s cap Billiken*, make me three bright masks For the three tasks in my life. Three faces to wear One after the other For the three men in my life. When my Brother comes make me one opposite If he is a devil, a saint With a staff to his fork And for his horns, a crown. I hope for my contrast To make nil Our old resemblance to each other and my twin will walk me out Without a frown Pretending I am another. When my Father comes Make me one so like His child once eating his white bread in trance Philomela* before she was raped. I hope by likeness To make him believe this is the same kind The chaste face he made, And my blind Lear* will walk me out Without a word Fearing to peer behind. If my lover comes, Yes, when Seducer comes Make for me the face That will in color race The carnival stars And change in shape Under his grasping hands. Make it bloody When he needs it white Make it wicked in the dark Let him find no old mark Make it stone to his suave touch This magician will walk me out Newly loved. Not knowing why my tantalizing face Is strangely like the mangled parts of a face He once wiped out. Make me three masks. Notable Allusions: Billiken– a charm doll with a pointed ears and mischievous smile. Philomela– According to Greek Mythology, Philomela was a daughter of King Pandion I of Athens and a sister of Procne. In the story, King Tereus of Thrace (husband of Procne)...
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...2015 PATHFINDER MEMORY GEMS JANUARY - JUNE New International Version John 15:7. “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ASK WHATEVER YOU WISH, AND IT WILL BE GIVEN YOU.” Luke 6:38. “GIVE, AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Revelation 21:4. “HE WILL WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, FOR THE OLD ORDER OF THINGS HAS PASSED AWAY.” Matthew 11:28. “COME TO ME, all you who are weary and burdened, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.” John 15:12. “My command is this: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU.” Ephesians 6:1, 2. “CHILDREN, OBEY YOUR PARENTS IN THE LORD, FOR THIS IS RIGHT. ‘Honour your father and mother’— which is the first commandment with a promise.” EXAMINATION (Children nine years of age and under learn only the capitalised portions) 2015 PATHFINDER MEMORY GEMS JULY - DECEMBER New International Version 1 John 3:2. “DEAR FRIENDS, NOW WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM, FOR WE SHALL SEE HIM AS HE IS.” 1 John 3:14. “WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE, BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR BROTHERS. Anyone who does not love remains in death.” 1 John 2:1. “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But IF ANYBODY DOES SIN, WE HAVE ONE...
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...BIBLIOGRAPHY Akers, George H. "Bench Marks: Teach the Word," The Journal of Adventist Education, February-March, 1978, pp. 4,5 (A compilation of E. G. White quotations dealing with the relationship of the Bible and its principles to curriculum and instruction in the Christian school.) _____. The integration of Faith and Learning. A Bibliography. Religion education Bibliography No 4. Berrien Springs, Mich.:" Department of Education, Andrews University. (In addition to a large general section, this comprehensive bibliography cites publications and teaching media in 20 academic subject areas with more than 3, 000 citations in all. Available through the University Bookstore.) _____. "The Measure of a School," The Journal of Adventist Education, December, 1977-Jaurary, 1978, pp. 7-9, 43-45. Douglas, Walter. "Teaching Theology in SDA Academies," The Journal of Adventist Education, December, 1978-January, 1979, pp. 8, 9, 46. Gronlund, Norman E. Stating Behavioral Objectives for Classroom Instruction. New York: The Macmillan Co., 1970. Knittel, Frank. "The College's Role in Integrating Faith and Learning," The Journal of Adventist Education, December, 1978-Jaurary, 1979, pp. 5-7, 47. Krathwohl, Davie R. (ed.). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives; Affective Domain. New York: McKay, 1968. Moon, Robert D. "Application of Instructional Principles to Religious Education." Mimeographed monograph. Berrien Springs, Mich.: Department of Education, Andrews University...
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...Written by Ryahn Hablitzel The proper use of music in worship remains a difficult topic in the Christian church. Music, intensely complex, can be interpreted in many different ways. Typically, the topic of music and worship is approached with considerable bias for or against certain forms; however, this topic will be approached with the assumption that appropriate worship styles are difficult to universally define because of complex cultural differences. Musical worship comprises a God-centered activity entirely focused on Him. In order for music to fulfill this purpose, inspired perspectives, musical linguistics, and a synthesis of current implications must be considered. An inspired perspective of musical worship Throughout the Bible, inspired writers conveyed their messages through the avenue of song. Moses and the children of Israel lifted their voices in inspired adoration to the Lord after being delivered from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. In Deuteronomy 32, Moses again uses music to impress the minds of his audience in a historical and prophetic utterance.1 The entire book of the Psalms presents a mixture of musical meditations clearly fixated upon the Torah and the Messiah. Clearly, God uses music as an avenue to impress truth upon His people. In addition to the impartation of biblical truth, inspired writers recognize music’s ability to turn the thoughts of worshipers toward God. Within the school of the prophets, “Music was made to serve a holy purpose, to lift...
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...NEWSTART What is New Start? 2 Corinthians 5:17 says; "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." Traditionally we have understood this verse to mean we become a new creature spiritually. This is certainly correct, but if the "old things are passed away," and "all things are become new," doesn't it stand to reason that every area of our lives should be affected by our relationship with Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:31 states: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." In the minds of many Christians there is a separation made between the spiritual life and the other areas such as: business, finance, physical, and social. God's plan for our lives is that our relationship with Him and our religion will permeate each and every area of our life. God likens our relationship with Him to that of a father and a child. What kind of relationship would we have with our earthly father if we hid certain areas from him; would he be pleased? Likewise our heavenly Father wants to take part in all facets of our life. It's amazing that with all the universe in His keeping, our God is interested in what we are doing today. He wishes to take part in your life and even help with your problems. There is an interesting promise that is made in Deuteronomy 7:15, butfirst we need to understand an important principle in Scripture. In 1 Corinthians chapter ten, the apostle Paul gives us...
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...The world needs to eat healthier, because it’s becoming a fat frenzied world. Can eating healthier solve the problem? Is there a diet that can help the pandemic the world is in with regards to health? Vegetarianism may just be the answer! What is vegetarianism? According to the Merriam Webster Online dictionary it is “the theory or practice of eating only plants. The vegetarian diet includes grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts; it excludes meat, poultry, and fish.” Such a theory sounds both healthful and helpful for the world we live in. Living a vegetarian lifestyle will not only reduce the risk of diseases but will also help to live a longer life. There are many different kinds of vegetarians, the most popular being lacto vegetarian, lacto- ovo- vegetarian and vegans. Lacto vegetarians are acquainted with a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry. This type of vegetarian would eat only fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts, proteins and dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, etc. A lacto-ovo-vegetarian does not eat any kind of meat, or dairy products, however, they do eat eggs. A vegan refers to a person who does not consume any kind of meat or animal product or by product. This includes refraining from the consumption of eggs, dairy, fish and any kind of animal meat. There are many disadvantages of living a vegetarian lifestyle. According to former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, almost 70% of Americans are dying from ailments associated with their diets. Replacing...
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...Assignment 1: Employment-At-Will Doctrine LEG500 – Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance Employment-At-Will Employment at will was installed in United States labor law during the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800’s. Initially without modifications, employment at will meant that a worker who labored for an unspecified time labored at the wishes of the owner. However, lacking a clause in an agreement, either participant may possibly end the employment without a motive. At first sight, employment at will seemed to be an impartial policy that gave the owner and the worker a way out of an unwanted working relationship. Nevertheless, the policy actually worked to the advantage of the owner, the person who typically has the upper hand in the relationship (Zachary, 2012, p. 21). This does not insinuate that managers can randomly terminate workers with no good faith consultation, equality, and unbiased procedures. Managers have to express an honest attempt to rectify the worker’s performance or the additional problems that led to firing the employer. “Because we have at will employment” it shall not be exercised as grounds to terminate a worker (Heathfield, n.d.). As the manager, I must analyze the employment-at-will doctrine and determine what, if any, exceptions and liabilities exist before taking any action in regards to the following scenarios: 1. John posted a rant on his Facebook page in which he criticized the company’s most important customer. John can legally...
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...Economics 41 (2011) 89–97 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Regional Science and Urban Economics j o u r n a l h o m e p a g e : w w w. e l s ev i e r. c o m / l o c a t e / r e g e c How low income neighborhoods change: Entry, exit, and enhancement☆ Ingrid Gould Ellen, Katherine M. O'Regan ⁎ NYU, Wagner Graduate School and Furman Center, NY, United States a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t This paper examines whether the economic gains experienced by low-income neighborhoods in the 1990s followed patterns of classic gentrification (as frequently assumed) — that is, through the in migration of higher income white, households, and out migration (or displacement) of the original lower income, usually minority residents, spurring racial transition in the process. Using the internal Census version of the American Housing Survey, we find no evidence of heightened displacement, even among the most vulnerable, original residents. While the entrance of higher income homeowners was an important source of income gains, so too was the selective exit of lower income homeowners. Original residents also experienced differential gains in income and reported greater increases in their satisfaction with their neighborhood than found in other lowincome neighborhoods. Finally, gaining neighborhoods were able to avoid the losses of white households that non-gaining low income tracts experienced, and were thereby more racially stable rather than less. © 2011 Elsevier B.V...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY THE GIFT OF TONGUES DISPLAYED IN THE BOOK OF ACTS A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR DOUGLAS PETERSON IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BIBL364 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE BY SEAN HIGGINS LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA DECEMBER 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 PENTECOST 2 THE CONVERSION OF CORNELIUS 5 TONGUES AT EPHESIAN BAPTISM 7 CONCLUSION 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY 10 Introduction The gift of Tongues has been becoming more and more popular over the past 10 years. Christians appear to have differing views on the matter. Some think it is a sign of the HOLY SPIRIT, other think it is a manifestation of demonic forces. There are Bible verses to support both of these opinions, so the issues can become rather confusing. This paper is meant to show exactly everything that the Book of Acts mentions on the subject of tongues. This paper doesn’t refer to any other parts in the Bible regarding tongues. There are three different incidences in the Book of Acts that refers to speaking in tongues. First in Acts 2:4, 6-11 at the day of Pentecost, then in Acts 10:46 at the conversion of Cornelius, and finally in Acts 19:6 at the baptism of the 12 men in Ephesus. I am going to look solely at these events in order to study exactly what the Book of Acts says about tongues. Pentecost The experience of the Spirit on Pentecost is a fulfillment of the prophecy of John the Baptist concerning the one who would...
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...Employment-At-Will Doctrine Employment-at-will doctrine Summary The employment-at-will doctrine is a legal doctrine that gives employers the ability to fire employees “for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all” (Halbert & Ingulli, 2012, p.46). This doctrine was developed in the 19th century under the theory that it would be just as fair for an employer to terminate an employee for any reason, as it would be for an employee to resign from employment at any time. There have been a few exceptions to this doctrine, but because they are so broad, the conditions under which an employee can claim their termination is unlawful is difficult to prove. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are three exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine. These address terminations that do not seem just although they technically comply with the doctrine requirements (Muhl, 2001). The first exception is a termination that undermines an action that would be beneficial for society, or is a violation of a State’s public policies. The next exception prohibits employee termination after an implied contract has been established from written assurances, a company handbook, policies or behavior. Finally, an implied covenant of “good faith and fair dealings” between employer and employee is an exception that is the least used among the 50 states. In certain cases, such as those protecting financial service sectors and federal employees, whistleblowing is not a legal ground...
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