SDA Journal

One night God gave Abraham a strange command. It was a test to see if Abraham loved his son Isaac more than he loved God. "Take your son Isaac, and offer him as a burnt offering," God commanded. Offer Isaac? Sacrifice... (read more)

Joseph was wrongly placed in prison by his former master, Potiphar. In prison, Joseph was obedient and helpful. The warden trusted Joseph to organize prison life. Because God was with Joseph, prison became a better place for everybody. The king's baker... (read more)

Darius was the new king of Babylon. He was smart. He picked a hundred and twenty of the very best people in his kingdom to help him rule. Then he picked three of them to be in charge. Daniel was... (read more)

When Jesus was baptized, God spoke. He said "This is my beloved Son. In Him I am well pleased." God's HOLY SPIRIT descended upon Jesus like a dove. Soon after, God's Holy Spirit led Jesus to a wilderness place. Jesus was... (read more)

When Jesus went to the Temple one day, He found people dishonoring God's House. They were selling animals and exchanging money right in the Temple! Making a whip from cords, Jesus drove the dealers out of the Temple. "Take these things... (read more)

Inside God's temple one day, an old priest, named Zacharias, was burning incense. Outside, people prayed. Suddenly, Zacharias trembled. An angel had come. "Don't be afraid," he said. "God sent me. Your wife will have a son. Call him John. He... (read more)

Isaac was very happy. His son Jacob was home. Even Esau welcomed the brother he once vowed to kill. But Jacob's sons were not happy because Joseph, their younger brother, was father's favorite. Joseph's brothers became more angry when he told... (read more)

Hannah was a good woman, married to Elkanah, a good man. They both worshiped God and showed kindness to others. But something was missing from Hannah's life. She wanted to have a baby. Oh, how she wanted a baby! She... (read more)