Rightly Divide the Word of Truth

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By: Andrew S. Baker (ASB)

Learn key Biblical truths AND how to study God's Word effectively, in weekly Bible studies and devotionals with Andrew S. Baker — "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV) — Send questions and comments to: [email protected] #RightlyDivide #RightlyDivideTheWordOfTruth #BibleStudy

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Temptation from Within
Today at 10:00 AM

From which source do temptations actually come?  Is it primarily internal or external?  Let's review what the Bible tells us. 

James 1:13-14 KJV
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Related Podcasts:
— A Way of Escape
— Lead Us Not Into Temptation
— Temptation, Thoughts and Sin
— Another Look at Avoiding Te...


2026-Q4-05 Lesson Review: Revelation and Inspiration
#5
Last Sunday at 10:00 AM

Revelation and Inspiration — Review of Lesson #5 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26d/less05.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

This quarter, the title of our study is The Gift of Prophecy, where we will study the mechanism by which God spoke to His people prominently over much of human history.

For the next 13...


Another Perspective on Bible Study
#37
10/23/2026

Some thoughts on things to consider about the scriptures when engaged in Bible Study. 

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Related Podcasts:
— The Purpose of the Holy Scriptures
— The Scriptures are Inspired by God
— Spiritual Things are Spiritually Discerned
— The Bible is a Complete Collection
— Study Topics from the Beginning
— The Bible is its own Interpreter
— The Bible of the New Testament Believers is St...


2026-Q4-04 Lesson Review: New Testament Prophets
#4
10/22/2026

New Testament Prophets — Review of Lesson #4 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26d/less04.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

This quarter, the title of our study is The Gift of Prophecy, where we will study the mechanism by which God spoke to His people prominently over much of human history.

For the next 13...


2026-Q4-03 Lesson Review: Old Testament Prophets
#3
10/16/2026

Old Testament Prophets — Review of Lesson #3 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26d/less03.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

This quarter, the title of our study is The Gift of Prophecy, where we will study the mechanism by which God spoke to His people prominently over much of human history.

For the next 13...


2026-Q4-02 Lesson Review: The Call of a Prophet
#2
10/09/2026

The Call of a Prophet — Review of Lesson #2 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26d/less02.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

This quarter, the title of our study is The Gift of Prophecy, where we will study the mechanism by which God spoke to His people prominently over much of human history.

For the...


The Cost of Vengeance
#36
10/06/2026

The Bible clearly teach us that revenge is not for us to pursue, but is something that God reserves for Himself.  More than that, the Bible shows us that there is an underlying cost to maintaining a mindset of vengeance.  We will take a look at that today.

(Think about King Saul and his continued quest against David)

Proverbs 20:22 KJV
Say not thou, “I will recompense evil;”
but wait on the LORD, and He shall save thee.

Related Podcasts:
— The Law and Grace
— Ob...


The Power to Become
#35
10/03/2026

Let's take a look at a key verse pertaining to the promise of salvation, which shows us that the Christian lifestyle is a life-long commitment, and not just the activity of a moment.

John 1:12 KJV
But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:

Related Podcasts:
— Christ, Humanity and Salvation
— The Law of Faith
— The Law and Grace
— What of Works?
— Missing the Mark
—...


2026-Q4-01 Lesson Review: The Creator Speaks
#1
10/02/2026

The Creator Speaks — Review of Lesson #1 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26d/less01.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

This quarter, the title of our study is The Gift of Prophecy, where we will study the mechanism by which God spoke to His people prominently over much of human history.

For the next 13...


2026-Q3-13 Lesson Review: Grace, Love, and Fellowship
#13
09/25/2026

Grace, Love, and Fellowship — Review of Lesson #1 of the 4th Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less13.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apo...


Have Grace for the Fallen
#34
09/19/2026

Is it fair for us to conclude that those who profess (or professed) the name of Christ, and then experience a fall or backsliding or even apostasy, were never ever truly saved?

Jude 1:21-23 KJV
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

...


2026-Q3-12 Lesson Review: Dealing With False Teachers
#12
09/18/2026

Dealing With False Teachers — Review of Lesson #12 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less12.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apo...


The Problem of the Mixed Multitude
#33
09/12/2026

Who were the Mixed Multitude, and should we be concerned about them?

Exodus 12:37-38 KJV
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.

Related Podcasts:
— Questioning or Murmuring?
— Faith and the Christian Experience
— Take Courage
— What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?
— Fear Not — For I am With Thee
— We are Well Able...


2026-Q3-11 Lesson Review: Stewardship and Mission
#11
09/11/2026

Stewardship and Mission — Review of Lesson #11 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less11.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apostl...


All is Vanity
#32
09/04/2026

Some days it feels like everything is pointless and unfruitful.  It can certainly feel how Solomon portrayed events in Ecclesiastes -- especially the first few chapters.

Have you ever had a "all is vanity" moment or season?

Ecclesiastes 1:13-14 KJV
And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and,


2026-Q3-10 Lesson Review: Authentic Christian Ministry
#10
08/29/2026

Authentic Christian Ministry — Review of Lesson #10 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less10.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apostl...


Men and Women Love Differently
#31
08/25/2026

The way that men and women love each other is not identical -- and this is not a problem.  Or, rather, it should not be seen as a problem.

Whether romantic or platonic, friendships between men and women are not symmetrical.  They are, in fact, complementary.  Men and women give -- and need -- different things in a relationship for it to be fulfilling to them.

Let's explore this a bit today.

2 Samuel 1:26 KJV
I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me...


2026-Q3-09 Lesson Review: Love-driven Ministry
#9
08/22/2026

Love-driven Ministry — Review of Lesson #9 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less09.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apostle Pa...


A Different Look at Relevance
#30
08/22/2026

We normally speak of scriptural relevance in terms of chronology: 21st century vs 1st century AD.   But there are some other contexts for relevance that we will look into today.

Psalms 42:11 KJV
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Related Podcasts:
— Persistent and Consistent — Prayer Life
— All About Jabez and his Prayer
— Take Courage
— What Doest...


2026-Q3-08 Lesson Review: The Power of Christ's Resurrection
#8
08/21/2026

The Power of Christ's Resurrection — Review of Lesson #8 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less08.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined b...


It's Not Just on Your Parents
#29
08/14/2026

The Bible tells us that parents are responsible for the proper training of their children.  Do the children themselves bear any responsibility?  Or does it all fall to the parents 100% ?

Proverbs 22:6 KJV
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Related Podcasts:
— Derailed from your Destiny
— Having the Right Perspective
— The Foreknowledge Conundrum
— The Sanctification of King Nebuchadnezzar
— Lessons from the Life of Naaman the leper
— Chasing Riches
— B...


2026-Q3-07 Lesson Review: A Portrait of Love
#7
08/08/2026

A Portrait of Love — Review of Lesson #7 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less07.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apo...


Same, But Different
#28
08/07/2026

What does it look like when God calls you to His service? Will His call to you look just like His call to everyone else?  Or will it be totally unique?

Let's look at what the Bible shows us on this topic.

1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Related Podcasts:
— The Purpose of the Church
— The Hour...


2026-Q3-06 Lesson Review: Spiritual Gifts
#6
08/07/2026

Spiritual Gifts — Review of Lesson #6 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less06.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apostle Pa...


Stand Firm for Truth
#27
07/31/2026

What exactly does it mean to not follow a multitude to do evil?  There are a few ways we can look at this passage, but we're going to focus on the one perspective involving judgment and justice.

Exodus 23:2-3 KJV
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

Related Podcasts:
— Standing Up Against the Wrong
— Take Courage
— What Doest T...


2026-Q3-05 Lesson Review: All to the Glory of God
#5
07/25/2026

All to the Glory of God — Review of Lesson #5 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less05.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outline...


Commitment
#26
07/25/2026

The Bible talks about God's faithfulness and commitment to us, to save us from our sins.  But what about our commitment to Him?

What does God tell us about our need for commitment to Him and His service?

Ruth 1:16-18 KJV
And Ruth said, "Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, a...


2026-Q3-04 Lesson Review: Sin in the Church
#4
07/24/2026

Sin in the Church — Review of Lesson #4 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less04.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apo...


2026-Q3-03 Lesson Review: Unity in Christ
#3
07/17/2026

Unity in Christ — Review of Lesson #3 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less03.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apostl...


Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
#25
07/14/2026

The Bible gives us significant counsel about how to treat sin and sinners -- especially sin by brethren or former brethren. 

Unfortunately, it is rarely heeded, and this leads to a slew of unintended consequences.  Let's see what the Bible tells us in regard to this phrase.

Proverbs 17:9 KJV
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

1 Peter 4:7-8 KJV
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, an...


Reasoning from the Scriptures
#24
07/11/2026

A personal look at doing Bible study in a group, and how rewarding and encouraging it can be.  This is beyond just devotional reading for personal or corporate worship.

Acts 17:2 KJV
And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

Third Party Study Resources about Daniel and Revelation:
— Rebrand Prophecy Ministry
— Rebrand Prophecy Art

Study Notes:
— Summary of earth's final events
— T...


2026-Q3-02 Lesson Review: The Message of the Cross
#2
07/10/2026

The Message of the Cross — Review of Lesson #2 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less02.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined b...


2026-Q3-01 Lesson Review: Paul's Ministry in Corinth
07/03/2026

Paul's Ministry in Corinth — Review of Lesson #1 of the 3rd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26c/less01.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: First and Second Corinthians: The Essence of Christian Life and Witness, where we will look at God’s instructions to use for daily Christian living as outlined by the Apo...


Unto Whom Much is Given
#23
06/27/2026

God gives to people talents and gifts and opportunities as He sees fit.  And He holds us accountable for what we have been given, proportionately to how we have been blessed and favored.  Today, we will look briefly at some of the people in the Bible who were blessed and whether or not they rose to the level of how they had been blessed.

Luke 12:47-48 KJV
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.  But he...


2026-Q2-13 Lesson Review: In Eternity
#13
06/26/2026

In Eternity — Review of Lesson #13 of the 2nd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26b/less13.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: Growing in a Relationship With God

For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2026), we will look at God’s desire to be in a relationship with humankind, and what t...


The Eyes of the LORD
#22
06/20/2026

We should always bear in mind that God is keeping His eye on things.   Not just in the sense that He is a judge, but also in the sense that He is looking for opportunities to work in our lives for His glory and our salvation. 

Can you think of any times that this happened with you?

Proverbs 5:21 KJV
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He pondereth all his goings.

Related Podcasts:
— Pers...


2026-Q2-12 Lesson Review: Share Him
#12
06/19/2026

Share Him — Review of Lesson #12 of the 2nd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26b/less12.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: Growing in a Relationship With God

For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2026), we will look at God’s desire to be in a relationship with humankind, and what t...


Compounding Bad Decisions
#21
06/12/2026

King David makes a series of bad decisions, as recorded in 2 Samuel 11, and we see how these compounded decisions had an adverse impact on his family in a big way.  Do we make similar mistakes today?

2 Samuel 11:2-3 KJV
And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. And David sent and enquired after the w...


2026-Q2-11 Lesson Review: Setbacks
#11
06/06/2026

Setbacks — Review of Lesson #11 of the 2nd Quarter of 2026 -

The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:
— https://ssnet.org/lessons/26b/less11.html
—
https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives
—
https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/en

The title of this quarter's theme is: Growing in a Relationship With God

For the next 13 weeks (April to June 2026), we will look at God’s desire to be in a relationship with humankind, and what that...


Two Warnings
#20
06/02/2026

The Apostle James gives us two groups of warnings for the end times.  Let's look at who these warnings target, and what we can learn from them.

James 5:7 KJV
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord
. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

Related Podcasts:
— Persistent and Consistent — Prayer Life
— We Have Need of Patience
— God's Promises to me are sure
— Having the...