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Sabbath School History and FAQ

Sabbath School Lessons Go Online -- United News July, 2002 Beginning in August of this year 240 Sabbath School lessons for teachers will be posted on the UCG website. This Sabbath School project, designed...

Mardi Gras - Modern Idolatry?

Beyond Today Daily
by Darris McNeely, Steve Myers
2012-02-21
The strange revelries of modern culture have their roots in ancient rites and religion.

Sabbath School History and FAQ

United News
United News
2002-07-01
Beginning in August of this year 240 Sabbath School lessons for teachers will be posted on the UCG website. This Sabbath School project, designed to help instructors provide exciting, interactive classes, is the end result of many years of...
Though many United congregations had functional Sabbath School programs underway when United began, there was a desire to make available a UCGIA approved curriculum and lessons that would be made available to all congregations....
Sunset over water.

Which Day is the Sabbath According to the Bible?

Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Which day is the Christian Sabbath? Since most churches observe Sunday as their day of rest and worship, many people assume that Sunday is the Sabbath. Is it? And how do Christians observe the biblical Sabbath day?

Tithe and Offering Faqs

Sermon
by Brent Fogelson
2021-12-11
Phoenix Northwest, AZ
Answering questions about tithes and offerings. As we look into God's word we see that there is much more to tithes and offerings than money.
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ’s Burial and Resurrection

Good Friday + Easter Sunday: It Doesn’t Add Up!

Beyond Today Magazine
by Scott Ashley, Mario Seiglie
How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can’t. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
A young man with his head down.

How Can I Overcome Sin?

Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Everyone has sinned. How can you overcome your sins and find forgiveness?

I believe Scripture does present Sunday, the first day of the week, as a day of worship (see Acts 20: 7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Revelation 1:10)—as a change made by the apostles. Also, we gentiles may be under different commandments than the Jews.

Bible Questions and Answers
I disagree with the logic in your Good News sidebar titled "Do All Churches Get Their Teaching From the Bible?" (May-June 2005, p. 19), which stated that there is no directive in the Scriptures for Sunday worship and that "people who think...
A family in a field at sunset.

Ten Biblical Purposes for the Sabbath

Beyond Today Magazine
by Mario Seiglie
Many people view the biblical Sabbath day as an obsolete burden. Some even view it as an absolute curse! But what does the Bible really say? What does it tell us about the purposes of the Sabbath?
Good Friday - Easter Sunday: It Doesn't Fit With the Bible!

Good Friday–Easter Sunday: It Doesn't Fit With the Bible!

Good News
by Scott Ashley
Jesus Christ said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a “Good Friday” crucifixion and burial and an “Easter Sunday” resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the...
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Burial and Resurrection

Good Friday—Easter Sunday: It Just Doesn’t Add Up!

Beyond Today Magazine
by Scott Ashley
Jesus Christ said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a late “Good Friday” crucifixion and burial and an early “Easter Sunday” resurrection?
A church pew with a Bible on it.

Was the Biblical Sabbath Changed to Sunday?

Beyond Today Magazine
by Scott Ashley
History and the Bible show that the biblical Sabbath is Saturday, the seventh day of the week. But most of today’s churches gather to worship on Sunday, the first day of the week. How was this changed and why? Does God accept this change?

Home Office

Congregation
Pastor: 
Rick Shabi

Welcome to this website which provides information for Sabbath services, weekly Bible Studies and webcasts. We're glad you found us!

A live Zoom Bible Study is available most Wednesday evenings from the Home Office.   We are joined for the Bible studies by people across the United States, Canada, and a few other international areas.  Anyone from anywhere is welcome to...

Sunset over the ocean.

Why Did Jesus Say He is the Lord of the Sabbath?

Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Jesus, who is the very Creator (Colossians 1:16; John 1:3), is the One who created the Sabbath by resting on it (Genesis 2:2-3). If we are driven by custom rather than submission to His Lordship in our approach to the Sabbath, we will fail...
Rolling stone tomb

Did Jesus Fulfill His Prophecy of How Long He Would Be Entombed?

Good News
by Scott Ashley
Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb?...

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