The Son of God was born on earth with no evil inclinations. He was also born as any other child: in need of instruction and education in both worldly and spiritual matters.
EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT
The educational environment in Jesus’ time was somewhat like today’s educational context.
CACHOEIRINHA, BRAZIL—On January 20-23, 2018, a group of volunteers began a three-day humanitarian mission in Cachoeirinha. Cachoeirinha (little waterfall) is a city in Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. The city has a population of 118,278 and neighbors the state capital, Porto Alegre.
MARÉ ISLAND, NEW CALEDONIA—On the first Sabbath of July 2016 a First Sabbath Offering was taken up. Those funds went towards a new church in Maré Island, New Caledonia. On January 7, 2018, the resulting church was dedicated and inaugurated.
Dieting and weight loss are popular New Year’s Resolution for many. Most popular diets require caloric restrictions at mealtime, which can be difficult and frustrating. Among the many new diets that roll around each year, fasting, or periodic abstinence from food, has regained popularity in the health and fitness arena. Fasting has been practiced from antiquity and exists in various forms. Some well-known forms of fasting are voluntary abstinence from all foods for a period of time, while others involve voluntary abstinence from certain foods, such as animal products in The Daniel Fast.
LONDON, ENGLAND—On December 16, 2017, a group of fourteen volunteers made their way to Wembley Station in London, England. The group was made up of individuals in varying age groups—children, youth, adults—all excited for their mission. Their work for that day was to distribute roses and gifts.