Robert H. Pierson, was former president of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Devotional 2

A CHANGELESS CHRIST IN A CHANGING WORLD

Aim:
To lift up Jesus as the One who alone is constant in our changing world.

Text:
Hebrews 1: 10- 12: "They shall be changed: but thou art the same."

Thoughts to be developed:

1. The changing world in which we live.
2. The needs of mankind have not changed.
3. A changeless Christ still meets our every need.

Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 102:25-27; Hebrews 1:11 (last part); 1: 12 (first part); 2 Corinthians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 7:31; Joel 3:10; Hebrews 1:12 (last part); Philippians 2:5,6. (See also New English Bible, Weymouth, Phillips, and Barclay.)

Spirit of Prophecy and Other Helps:
See E. G. White Index and the S.D.A. Commentaries for comments on Scripture references. See also: 5T 273-Great changes soon; 6T 436-Rapid changes soon; 9T 11-Changes ahead; MH 200 -Mountains and hills changing.

Illustrations:
Select from recent magazines and newspapers outstanding illustrations of change in different parts of the world.

Appeal:
May God help us to be more like the changeless Christ in this changing world.