Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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Part 3 of a 4 Part Series
Saturday, April 20, 2013

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The Secret of the Seed: Unleashing the Divine Potential in You”—3

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□  Christ in the NT

  • Luke 6:36-38—“, and it will be to you. . . . For with the you use, it will be to you.”
  • The you give—the you will receive.
  • Proverbs 11:24—“One person freely, yet even more; another unduly, but [still] comes to .”
  • , and it will be from you.”

□  Christ in the OT

  • quid pro quo— for ” or “ you do this, I’ll do that.”
  • Whenever God makes a quid pro quo offer to you— !

 The Ten Commandments  2 Chronicles 7:14
 Isaiah 58

  • Malachi 3:8-12

 Genesis 14:20—“Then Abraham gave him a of everything.”

  •   Genesis 28:22—“. . . and of all that You give me I [Jacob] will give you a .”
  •   Leviticus 27:30—The “tithe” or “one tenth” [Heb. same wd] is “ to the LORD”—the “tithe” is His.
  •   Haggai 2:8—“‘The is Mine and the is Mine,’ says the LORD Almighty.”
  •   Psalm 24:1—“The earth is the LORD’s and in it.”

  “When you return My tithe, I promise to take your 9/10 and turn them into more than the !”

  • Apparently, offerings and tithes are a critical divine antidote to our human condition known as .

 What God does need, what God does long for is for the in me to become the of Him.

  •   And God is a by nature—“For God so loved the world that He . . .” (John 3:16).
  •   Ed Gungor: “ touches a nerve in us that nothing else does. We look a lot like God when we do it [John 3:16]. When you , you defy the fear that you won’t have enough. You insult , the impulse to acquire or possess more than one needs or deserves. If you really believe that God owns it all and that he is your source and provider, will be a simple matter. . . . The arena of is the only place where exactly what’s going on in your heart is revealed. According to Jesus, keeps your heart in motion toward God and away from material things. . . . Your heart will follow the direction of your .” (Religiously Transmitted Diseases)
  •   Ellen White: “Everything that God could do was done to save a perishing world. ‘God so loved the world,
    that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ God has made it impossible for it to be said that He could have done more than He has done for the fallen race. When He gave His Son, He gave Himself. In one great gift He poured out the whole treasure of heaven. He has revealed a love that defies all , a love that should fill our hearts and lives with gratitude.” (Review and Herald January 14, 1902)
  •   Oswald Chambers: “Our salvation is from hell and perdition, and then we talk about making sacrifices!” (My Utmost for His Highest 318)

Return what you’ve received, and you will receive

what you’ve returned— plus more! 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.