Seventh Day Church Of God (Reformed) Inc.

Seventh Day Church of God Reformed

Welcome to the official podcast of the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Incorporated. Our Headquarters Assembly is located at 20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica West Indies. Under the direct leadership of the Holy Spirit, the Church has maintained her standards of preaching the unadulterated word of God… leading men and women from sin and guiding them along the path of righteousness. This podcast is intended to provide you with resources and general information about our Ministry. Do enjoy!

  1. 2d ago

    What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage?

    What does the Bible actually say about marriage, divorce, and remarriage? 💍📖 In this powerful Wednesday Night Bible Study, Pastor Gershom Baxter examines key Scriptures from Genesis, Matthew 5, Matthew 19, Mark, Luke, 1 Corinthians 7, and Hebrews 13 to explain God’s original design for marriage and how believers should approach difficult questions involving divorce, adultery, remarriage, unfaithfulness, abandonment, and complex marital situations. Jesus said: “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” — Matthew 19:6 But what does this mean when marriages face serious challenges? 🤔 This study explores the biblical principles surrounding marriage and divorce, while emphasizing why individual circumstances may require careful and wise counsel from ministers, pastors, or marriage officers. 🙏 🔎 Topics Covered 💍 God’s original plan for marriage📖 What Jesus taught about divorce⚖️ The meaning of adultery in remarriage📜 Biblical grounds for divorce👫 Marriage and same-sex relationships from a biblical perspective🙏 Why each situation requires wise spiritual counsel❤️ The importance of restoration and forgiveness🕊️ The sacred nature and purpose of marriage Whether you are married, preparing for marriage, divorced, remarried, or simply seeking biblical clarity, this study will help you examine these important questions through the Word of God. Join us as we continue studying marriage, divorce, and remarriage according to Scripture. 📖 📚 Scriptures Referenced Genesis 1:27–28Matthew 5:31–32Matthew 19:6–9Mark 10Luke 161 Corinthians 7Hebrews 13 🙏 Watch, study, and search the Scriptures for yourself. #BibleStudy #DivorceAndRemarriage #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAccordingToTheBible #WednesdayNightBibleStudy #SeventhDayChurchOfGodReformed #Marriage #Divorce #Remarriage #BibleTruth

  2. Oct 7

    LESSON 5 | The Unprepared Servant — Are You Ready?

    When Time Meets Eternity | Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. Are you ready for the return of Jesus Christ—or are you simply planning to get ready someday? In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus gives us the powerful parable of the ten virgins. Five were wise and prepared. Five were foolish and unprepared. When the bridegroom finally arrived, the difference between them became a matter of eternal consequence. In this lesson, we explore the urgent biblical call to spiritual readiness, personal responsibility, and daily obedience to God. There is a difference between living a prepared life and waiting until the last moment to prepare. Spiritual readiness is not something we should attempt to manufacture when Christ’s return is announced. We must be ready before the moment arrives. The five wise virgins brought extra oil with them. We explore the spiritual significance of maintaining a consistent relationship with God through: 🙏 Prayer📖 God’s Word❤️ Obedience🕊️ Spiritual discipline A relationship with God cannot be maintained through occasional preparation. It requires a daily walk. When the foolish virgins asked the wise virgins for oil, they were told to go and obtain their own. This teaches a critical principle: Spiritual preparation is personal. You cannot borrow your parent’s faith. You cannot borrow your pastor’s relationship with God. You cannot borrow your friend’s obedience. Each person must develop their own relationship with God. One of the greatest dangers facing believers is becoming spiritually comfortable. Distractions can convince us: “There is still plenty of time.” But Scripture calls us to wake up, walk carefully, and redeem the time. 📖 Ephesians 5:14–16 The most sobering moment of the parable comes when the foolish virgins return after the door has been shut. The response is: “I know you not.” — Matthew 25:12 The warning is serious: Delayed obedience can have irreversible consequences. There will come a time when preparation is no longer possible. Ask yourself these three questions every day: Don’t wait for tomorrow to become spiritually ready. Be ready today. Jesus ended the parable with a direct warning: “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” — Matthew 25:13 We don’t know exactly when Christ will return. But we do know that He is coming. The question is not when. The question is: Main Text: Matthew 25:1–13 Key Verse: Luke 12:40 Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 5:14–16Matthew 24:42–51Luke 12:35–40How do you keep your spiritual lamp filled and trimmed in your daily walk with God? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 Subscribe to the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. for: 📖 Bible studies🎙️ Sermons and messages🕊️ Sabbath worship services📚 Biblical prophecy🙏 Spiritual encouragement Turn on notifications 🔔 and continue with us through When Time Meets Eternity. 📍 Headquarters:20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica 🌐 Website: sdcogreformed.com 📱 Reddit: r/SDCOGReformed 📸 Instagram: @SDCOGReformed “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”— Matthew 24:44 #SDCOGReformed #Matthew25 #TheUnpreparedServant #SpiritualReadiness #ParableOfTheTenVirgins #WhenTimeMeetsEternity #BibleStudy #JesusIsComing #SecondComing #ChristianFaith #WatchAndPray #KingdomOfGod #BibleProphecy #KingstonJamaica 🕯️ WHAT WE COVER1. BEING READY vs. GETTING READY2. THE SYMBOLISM OF THE OIL3. YOU CANNOT BORROW SOMEONE ELSE’S OIL4. THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL SLEEP5. “I KNOW YOU NOT”✅ YOUR DAILY READINESS CHECK1️⃣ Am I walking with God today?2️⃣ Am I walking right with people today?3️⃣ Am I walking in my calling today?⏳ WHEN TIME MEETS ETERNITYWILL YOU BE READY?📖 KEY SCRIPTURES💭 REFLECTION QUESTION🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW🌎 CONNECT WITH US

  3. Sep 30

    LESSON 4 | Iron, Clay & The Final Kingdom | Daniel 2 & 7

    LESSON 4 | Iron, Clay & The Final Kingdom | Daniel 2 & 7 When Time Meets Eternity | Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. What happens to the kingdoms of this world when God establishes His everlasting kingdom? In this final installment of our three-part study on Nebuchadnezzar’s prophetic dream, we explore Daniel 2:40–49 and Daniel 7:7–14. The prophecy moves from the strength of iron, to the divided iron and clay, and ultimately to the Stone cut without hands—the divine kingdom that will destroy the systems of human government and stand forever. 168 BC–476 AD The fourth kingdom is represented by iron, symbolizing extraordinary strength and power. We examine the rise of Pagan/Imperial Rome and its place within Daniel’s prophetic sequence. Rome became a dominant world power, breaking, subduing, and conquering nations throughout its expansion. The statue does not end with solid iron. Its feet and toes are a mixture of iron and clay—representing a system possessing both strength and weakness. We explore the fragmentation of the Roman world and the development of divided European kingdoms. The prophecy presents a crucial truth: Human kingdoms may attempt to unite, but they cannot ultimately achieve permanent unity. Daniel 7 introduces another important power arising from the fourth beast. We examine the Little Horn and why Daniel describes this power as being different from the kingdoms that came before it. This section explores the development of Papal Rome as a religious and political power, including the historical transition of authority following the decline of the Western Roman Empire. This is the climax of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. A stone cut without hands strikes the image at its feet and destroys the entire system represented by the statue. The stone then becomes a great mountain that fills the whole earth. What does this supernatural stone represent? The everlasting Kingdom of God. Human kingdoms rise. Human kingdoms fall. Human systems promise peace and security. But ultimately, only God’s kingdom will endure forever. Daniel 2:44 gives us the prophetic conclusion: “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed…” This is the hope at the center of biblical prophecy. The final answer to humanity’s problems is not another human empire. It is the Kingdom of God under Jesus Christ. The first stages of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream give us confidence in what comes next. Gold — BabylonSilver — Medo-PersiaBronze — GreeceIron — RomeIron & Clay — Divided KingdomsThe Stone — God’s Eternal Kingdom As we look back at the fulfillment of the earlier portions of the prophecy, we can have confidence that God’s final promise will also be fulfilled. History is not out of control. God holds the future in His hands. Daniel 2:40–49Daniel 7:7–14 Isaiah 9:6–7 1 Corinthians 15:58 How does the certainty of Christ’s coming Kingdom comfort you in today’s troubled world? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 This concludes our three-part study of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream. From Babylon to the Kingdom of God, Daniel reveals a remarkable prophetic sequence demonstrating that earthly kingdoms are temporary—but God’s kingdom will stand forever. Keep studying. Keep watching. Keep faithful. The Stone is coming. The Kingdom is coming. Subscribe to the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. for: 📖 Bible studies🎙️ Sermons and messages🕊️ Sabbath worship services📚 Biblical prophecy🙏 Spiritual encouragement Turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss our upcoming studies in When Time Meets Eternity. 📍 Headquarters:20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica 🌐 Website: sdcogreformed.com 📱 Reddit: r/SDCOGReformed 📸 Instagram: @SDCOGReformed “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High…”— Daniel 7:27

  4. Sep 23

    When God Allows Trials

    WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? | When God Allows the Trial Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. | Bible Study When tragedy strikes, who do we blame? When sickness, hardship, or unexpected trials come, is it the devil, our circumstances, other people—or is there something deeper that Scripture wants us to understand? In this powerful Bible study, Deputy Overseer Pastor Gershom Baxter, hosted by Pastor Gary Campbell, explores the question: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Through the stories of Joseph, Job, Naomi, Israel’s captivity, and Jesus before Pilate, we examine what the Bible teaches about God’s sovereignty in the midst of trials and suffering. Although Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem and carried Israel into captivity, Scripture reveals God’s sovereignty behind the event: “…whom I have caused to be carried away…” — Jeremiah 29:4 Joseph was betrayed, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned. Yet he later told his brothers: “It was not you that sent me hither, but God.” — Genesis 45:8 Satan was permitted to afflict Job, yet Job declared: “The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away…” — Job 1:21 At the end of his trial, Scripture again points to God’s ultimate authority over what had happened. After losing her husband and sons, Naomi returned to Bethlehem bitter and empty. Yet God used her difficult circumstances to bring about a much greater purpose through Ruth. When Pilate claimed authority over Jesus, Christ answered: “Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above.” — John 19:11 When a dog is barking at you from behind a fence, you don’t negotiate with the dog—you deal with the owner who holds the leash. Likewise, when trials or the adversary come against us, we must remember who ultimately has control. Look beyond the circumstance and look to God. Satan can make sinful shortcuts, worldly pleasures, and quick rewards appear attractive. God’s path may involve temporary suffering and pruning, but He uses these experiences to develop our character. Sometimes God seems silent when we pray. But silence does not mean absence. Like a teacher silently observing students during an examination, God may allow us to be tested while remaining fully present. Joseph didn’t understand God’s plan in the pit. Job didn’t understand God’s plan in his suffering. Naomi didn’t understand God’s plan in her grief. Yet God was working through every situation. What looks like chaos to us is never outside God’s sovereignty. The question isn’t always: “Why is this happening to me?” Sometimes we should ask: “What is God accomplishing through this?” Jeremiah 29:1–4Genesis 45:1–8Job 1:20–21; 42:10–11Ruth 1:20–21John 19:10–11Psalm 66:18 When you face a difficult trial, who or what do you instinctively blame? Are you focused on the circumstance, or are you looking to the God who remains sovereign over it? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 If you’re going through a difficult season, remember: You may not understand what God is doing, but His sovereignty has not changed. Share this Bible study with someone who is going through a storm and needs this reminder. 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible studies, sermons, Sabbath services, and biblical teaching. 📍 Headquarters: 20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica 🌐 Website: sdcogreformed.com 📱 Reddit: r/SDCOGReformed 📸 Instagram: @SDCOGReformed #SDCOGReformed #WhoIsResponsible #SovereigntyOfGod #BibleStudy #Job #Joseph #Naomi #TrustGod #ChristianFaith #GodIsInControl #BiblicalTeaching #Faith #Trials #SpiritualGrowth #KingstonJamaica 📖 BIBLICAL ACCOUNTS EXPLORED🏛️ THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY👨‍👦 JOSEPH🧔 JOB👩 NAOMI✝️ JESUS BEFORE PILATE🔑 MAJOR SPIRITUAL LESSONS🐕 DEAL WITH THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG⚠️ RECOGNIZE THE ADVERSARY’S BAIT🤫 GOD IS IN THE SILENCE🙏 THE BIGGER LESSON📖 KEY SCRIPTURES💭 REFLECTION QUESTION🕊️ GOD IS STILL ON THE SCENE🌎 CONNECT WITH US

  5. Sep 16

    LESSON 3 | Gold, Silver & Bronze — The Rise of World Empires

    When Time Meets Eternity What do Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece have in common? Centuries before these empires rose and fell, the prophet Daniel recorded a remarkable vision of a multimetallic statue representing successive world kingdoms. In Daniel 2:24–39 and Daniel 7:1–6, we begin to uncover the meaning behind the gold, silver, and bronze portions of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. This lesson explores how biblical prophecy connects with the rise and fall of ancient empires—and what these prophecies reveal about the sovereignty of the One True God. 605–539 BC The head of gold represents the Babylonian Empire, which is also represented by the winged lion in Daniel 7. We examine: Babylon’s extraordinary wealth and powerIts place in biblical historyThe connection between Babylon and BabelNimrod and the development of ancient BabylonBabylon’s association with idolatry and false worshipThe continuing spiritual influence of Babylonian religious practicesWhat made Babylon the appropriate symbol for the head of gold? 539–331 BC The second kingdom is represented by silver in Daniel 2 and by the bear in Daniel 7. We explore: The conquest of Babylon by the Medes and PersiansCyrus and the fall of BabylonWhy the bear is raised on one sideThe meaning of the three ribs in its mouthThe conquest of Lydia, Babylon, and EgyptThe imagery in Daniel provides a fascinating prophetic picture of the empire that would follow Babylon. 331–168 BC The third kingdom is represented by bronze/brass and by the remarkable four-winged, four-headed leopard in Daniel 7. We examine: The rise of Alexander the GreatThe speed of the Greek conquestsThe expansion of the Greek EmpireAlexander’s death at approximately 33 years oldThe division of his kingdom among four generals:Why does Daniel describe Greece using the imagery of a four-winged, four-headed leopard? The empires of Daniel’s prophecy aren’t simply names in an ancient history book. Their influence can still be seen in aspects of modern culture. In this lesson, we explore fascinating historical connections, including: 🇮🇷 Persian innovations and technology 🏺 Greek architecture and the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders 🏟️ The ancient Olympic Games 🏛️ The continuing influence of Greek and Persian civilization Discover how the ancient world continues to shape the world we live in today. The central message of Daniel’s prophecy isn’t simply about identifying ancient kingdoms. It is about who controls history. Babylon rose. Babylon fell. Medo-Persia followed. Greece followed Medo-Persia. The succession of kingdoms demonstrates that human empires rise and fall—but God remains sovereign over them all. As we continue through Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, we will see where this prophetic sequence ultimately leads. “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed…” — Daniel 2:44 (KJV) Daniel 2:24–39Daniel 7:1–6 Daniel 2:44 1 Timothy 2:4Genesis 10:8–10Which historical fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy do you find most remarkable? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 Continue following When Time Meets Eternity as we journey through the prophetic books of the Bible and examine God’s plan for humanity. In the next lesson, we continue the prophetic image and explore the legs of iron, the feet of iron and clay, and the Stone that ultimately destroys the kingdoms represented by the statue. ⏳ The story isn’t over. Subscribe to the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. for: 📖 Weekly Bible studies🎙️ Sermons and messages🕊️ Sabbath services📚 Biblical prophecy🙏 Spiritual encouragement Turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss the next lesson in 🌐 Website :sdcogreformed.com 📸 Instagram: @SDCOGReformed #SDCOGReformed #Daniel2 #Daniel7 #BibleProphecy #ProphecyFulfilled #AncientHistory #GoldSilverBronze #Babylon #MedoPersia #Greece #AlexanderTheGreat #WhenTimeMeetsEternity #BibleStudy #DanielProphecy #KingdomOfGod #KingstonJamaica

  6. Sep 10

    LESSON 2 | Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream — Part 1: The One True God

    LESSON 2 | Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream — Part 1: The One True God When Time Meets Eternity | Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. What happens when human wisdom reaches its absolute limit? In Daniel 2:1–23, King Nebuchadnezzar demands something seemingly impossible: his wise men must tell him both the dream he had and its interpretation—or face death. Their failure exposes the limits of human wisdom, occult practices, and false claims of secret knowledge. But while Babylon’s wise men panic, Daniel turns to God in prayer. This lesson explores how God used an impossible crisis to demonstrate His wisdom, power, and absolute sovereignty. Nebuchadnezzar’s disturbing dream leaves him desperate for answers. His demand places Babylon’s magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and Chaldeans in an impossible position. The king’s wise men claim to possess supernatural knowledge, but when challenged to reveal the dream itself, their inability is exposed. We examine God’s warning against occult practices and attempts to obtain supernatural knowledge apart from Him. 📖 Deuteronomy 18:10 While a death sentence hangs over Babylon’s wise men, Daniel responds differently. Instead of panicking, Daniel seeks God and gathers Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to pray together. Their response teaches us an important lesson: When we face an impossible situation, our first response should be to seek God. Why did God allow the situation to reach the point of a death decree before providing the answer? Sometimes God permits circumstances to reach the point where human ability is clearly insufficient—so that His power and glory can be unmistakably revealed. Who do people turn to today when they want certainty? Horoscopes.Algorithms.Influencers.Experts.Technology.Artificial intelligence. These things may provide information, but none can replace God as the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and certainty. Our confidence must ultimately rest in God and His Word. 📖 Main Text: Daniel 2:1–23 📖 Key Verses: Daniel 2:20–22 📖 Supporting Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10Psalm 74:12–17Genesis 41“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power are His.”— Daniel 2:20 Daniel did not allow an impossible situation to determine his response. He prayed. He trusted God. And he sought God before seeking human solutions. When human wisdom reaches its limit, God’s wisdom does not. What is your biggest takeaway from Daniel’s response to Nebuchadnezzar’s crisis? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 Join the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Inc. as we journey through Scripture and explore God’s plan, prophecy, truth, and His purpose for humanity. 📍 Headquarters: 20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica 🌐 Website: sdcogreformed.com 📱 Reddit: r/SDCOGReformed 📸 Instagram: @sdcogreformed 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with our weekly Sabbath services and Bible study series. #SDCOGReformed #Daniel2 #BibleStudy #OneTrueGod #SovereigntyOfGod #WhenTimeMeetsEternity #Nebuchadnezzar #Daniel #BibleProphecy #ChristianBibleStudy 📖 IN THIS LESSON1. The Impossible Demand2. Exposing False Wisdom3. From Panic to Prayer4. Why Did God Allow the Crisis to Escalate?5. Who Are Our Modern-Day “Wise Men”?🔑 KEY SCRIPTURES💡 KEY TAKEAWAY❓ QUESTION FOR YOU📚 WHEN TIME MEETS ETERNITY

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Welcome to the official podcast of the Seventh Day Church of God (Reformed) Incorporated. Our Headquarters Assembly is located at 20 East Road, Boucher Park, Kingston 10, Jamaica West Indies. Under the direct leadership of the Holy Spirit, the Church has maintained her standards of preaching the unadulterated word of God… leading men and women from sin and guiding them along the path of righteousness. This podcast is intended to provide you with resources and general information about our Ministry. Do enjoy!