Life Lessons from Obscure Bible Characters

Event details

  • Saturday | 26/08/2023
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Watch online or visit Croydon SDA Church, 95 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LH, UK

Covering over thousands of years of history, there are over 66 books in the Holy Bible – 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. The Bible stories have mentioned hundreds of names, some in detail and others just in passing. We often focus on the popular names and forget those obscure bible characters. This series focuses on an encounter with Abigail, Ittai, Queen Vashti, and Korah. 

Join us this August to learn valuable lessons that we can use to enhance our spiritual journey and experience real growth. 

You can also watch live or on demand online

August Programme

10:00AM SABBATH SCHOOL  |  11:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE  

05 August

Sermon Topic: We Are Stronger Together

Speaker: Pastor Jesse Samuel

Key Text: 2 Samuel 15:17-22

Summary: Ittai the Gittite was of the nation of Gath. Him along with his six-hundred men were with David. In fear of Absolom, David and his men chose to flee to save their lives. Ittai, an outsider, pledged his allegiance to David come what may. Join us as Pastor Jesse Samuel examines the loyalty demonstrated by Ittai the Gittite. 

12 August

Sermon Topic: Abigail, the Wise One

Speaker: Pastor Royston Smith

Key Text: 1 Samuel 25

Summary: Abigail was a wise woman and a wise wife. She was humble enough to take full responsibility for her husband’s actions. She humbly strode to meet King David seeking pardon for her unkind husband’s acts. What lessons can we learn from this brave woman? Join Pastor Royston Smith as he deep dives into this amazing woman’s life. 

19 August

Sermon Topic: Disobedience or Integrity? 

Speaker: Elder Oniel Henry

Key Text: Esther 1:10-20

Summary: Queen Vashti refused to be put on display for the officials at the King’s command. As a result, she lost her position and the ability to appear before the King. Was she defiant or did she demonstrate integrity? Support the Youth as they consider her story.

26 August

Sermon Topic: Korah Syndrome  

Speaker: Elder Trisan Hyatt

Key Text: Numbers 16:19-30

Summary: Korah had leadership aspirations. He felt that Moses was not the only voice that could speak for God. So he raised up a mob to oppose Moses. God didn’t take kindly to his rebellion against Moses. Yet, God still used many of Korah’s descendants to write some of the Psalms. Join us as Elder Trisan Hyatt explores the Korah syndrome. 

From 4:00PM AFTERNOON PROGRAMME 

05 August
4PM  |  Discovery Bible Study Programme 

The Bible must be read, understood, lived, and shared. How do you do that with family and friends in a non-threatening way?  Join us in person for this simple but profound way of sharing the word using techniques from the Discovery Bible Study programme.

Topic: Jesus’s Baptism and Temptations 

Venue: Church Sanctuary only

12 August
4pm  |  The Young Conversation: Romance & Millionaires

Q&A on love & money targeted particularly at young people. But this is a conversation that any of us of any age could benefit from.

Venue: Church sanctuary only

19 August
4PM  |  Discovery Bible Study Programme 

The Bible must be read, understood, lived, and shared. How do you do that with family and friends in a non-threatening way?  Join us in person for this simple, but profound way of sharing the word using techniques from the Discovery Bible Study programme.

Topic: Jesus’s First Disciples 

Venue: Church Sanctuary only

26 August
4:30 | Lessons from the Lives of the Twelve Disciples

Exploring the lives of the twelve disciples and seeing what we can learn from their strengths and flaws. 

Venue: Church Sanctuary only