Lord of the Sabbath | Sabbath | June 20

Sabbath – June 20: Lord of the Sabbath

Narrator: Ezekiel

Author: Gina Wahlen

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mission Story Summary

• Ezekiel received a book about the Sabbath that challenged beliefs he had held all his life.
• Instead of ignoring its message, he and his friend Moses decided to search the Bible for answers.
• An Adventist literature evangelist guided them through Bible lessons and helped them understand God’s truth.
• As they studied, they became convinced that the seventh-day Sabbath is God’s holy day.
• The lessons sparked interest among relatives and friends, leading more people to study the Bible.
• God continued leading the two men through dreams, Bible studies, and the ministry of the Adventist clinic.
• After about a year of learning and growing in faith, Ezekiel and Moses chose to be baptized.
• Their decision marked an important milestone because they became among the first Adventists baptized on Zanzibar in many years.
• What began with one book eventually helped strengthen the Adventist witness on the island.

Key Lesson From the Story

• God can use simple tools like books, Bible lessons, and personal witness to lead honest people to truth.

What This Means for You

• Be willing to study the Bible with an open mind.
• Share truth through books, literature, and personal ministry.
• Trust God to guide sincere seekers step by step.

The Project We Are Contributing To

• The Zanzibar Seventh-day Adventist Dispensary helped support the growth of Adventist work on the island.
• For nearly 40 years, the clinic has served the community through healing and Christian witness.
• This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will help replace the clinic’s aging buildings with modern facilities.
• Your offering will help the clinic continue sharing hope, health, and the love of Jesus with future generations.

Final Takeaway

• A single book placed in the right hands became the beginning of a lasting mission story.