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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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04/27/2013
The Secret of the Seed: Unleashing the Divine Potential in You - 4
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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 April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.