Sabbath School Lesson 3 Summary: 5 Hard Questions to Ask Your Pastor

Is your church experiencing a quiet fracture? In this deep-dive study of Sabbath School Lesson 3 (Q3 2026), "Unity in Christ," we explore 1 Corinthians 1–4 to uncover why division happens and how genuine biblical healing begins. Whether you are a local elder, a small group member, or a pastor, this video provides 5 Questions to Ask Your Pastor and 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to mend divisions and move from a superficial "preference-based" compatibility to true, Christ-centered surrender. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which of these questions hit closest to home for you this week? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Reality of Church Division 2:25 - Q1: Shared Preferences vs. Shared Surrender 7:36 - Q2: Healthy Small Groups vs. Exclusive Cliques 12:09 - Community Check-In (Share Your Thoughts!) 12:48 - Q3: Mind of Christ When Misunderstood by Leadership 18:17 - Q4: When a Christian Leader Lets You Down 23:06 - Q5: One Practical Act of Service for "Difficult" People 26:53 - Bringing It Home: How God Heals a Broken Church 29:36 - This Week’s Mission Action Plan 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & STUDY REFERENCES Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 Spirit of Prophecy Connection: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church (On Church Oneness and Mission Alignment) Quarterly Theme: Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide – Q3 2026 Lesson 3 If this video helped your personal study or your preparation to teach Sabbath School this week, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for weekly lesson deep-dives, and SHARE this with your small group or church family! This video provides an in-depth Christian sermon and audio commentary focusing on the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Adult Sabbath School Lesson quarterly review for Q3 2026, Lesson 3. We look closely at Paul's letters to the Corinthian church to address modern challenges like church conflict resolution, handling disappointment with pastors, leadership communication, and transforming exclusive church cliques into healthy small group fellowships. If you are preparing to teach a Sabbath School class, leading a small group ministry, or looking for practical Christian discipleship guidelines on biblical unity, forgiveness, and church growth, this video serves as a complete lesson summary and teaching resource. #SabbathSchool #UnityInChrist #SDALesson #BibleStudy #1Corinthians #ChurchUnity #ChristianDiscipleship #SDAChurch