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Firstlight Broadcasting Network was launched in New Zealand on the 17th September 2012 at 6pm. The Firstlight channel broadcasts nationally 24/7 via the Freeview|HD (UHF terrestrial) network on Channel 26, via Freeview Satellite (also on Channel 26) and on SKY (Channel 206). The official launch onto the satellite platform took place on Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6pm; at this same time Firstlight celebrated its fourth anniversary of bringing God's loving last day messages to the people of New Zealand. Now Firstlight has been on air for over twelve years!Firstlight is run by a team of dedicated volunteers whose mission is to proclaim God's love throughout New Zealand. Firstlight aims to broadcast the best selection of ground-breaking Christian programmes sourced from 3ABN, Amazing Facts, It Is Written and other international and local New Zealand sources as they become available.
While our programmes are based on Christian principles, we believe the programme topics will be of great interest to the general public and not just limited to a Christian audience.
Please continue to help us with your prayers and with your financial support. We cannot keep your favourite Firstlight channel up on air without YOUR ongoing support!
Check out this week's Programme Schedule to see what is showing and what is coming up on Firstlight.
We show a Christian film/documentary or an important interview on Saturday evenings at 7:30pm. This is usually repeated at 12 noon on the Wednesday following.
See below for some of the highlights for the week ahead on Firstlight.Saturday - 3 May 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth?# 25 - Does Satan Bear Our Sin?
Episode 25 - Robert Veith & Marlou Smith - There’s a widespread claim that Seventh-day Adventists believe Satan is their sin bearer, but is that really true? Many critics point to the concept of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16, arguing that Adventists assign a role in salvation to Satan. But what does the Bible actually say?
Repeated on Monday 5 May at 4:30am, Wednesday 7 May at 11:45am and Friday 9 May at 12:00am.
Church in Your Home: An Invitation
If you are unable to attend a local church for Sabbath services you might like to join the growing Firstlight Viewing Family nationwide for our Saturday "Church In Your Home" programme. We warmly invite you to fellowship with us on God's Holy Day.Join us every Sabbath for a special Spirit-filled blessing!
Watch our Video Invitation!
- 8:30am - Sabbath School for Children
- 10:00am - Adult Sabbath School - Bible Study Hour
- 11.00am - Main Sermon / The Divine Service
The line up for Sabbath 3 May 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - The Great Multitude & the 144,000 Explained - Stephen Bohr & David Salazar discuss various topics & provide answers to questions that were sent in.
- 6:30am - The Classroom of the Remnant - Real Education - Part 2 - Joshua White effectively exposes Satan's plan for today's children, & offers a practical way back to God's design.
- 7:15am - Creation Scapes - Whiter Than Snow - A journey through Gods creation with music videos that mix scenic views with hymns of praise.
- 7:30am - Autumn Leaves - A Place Called Hope - In this powerful message, Conrad Vine explores the biblical teachings on life, death, resurrection, and eternal life.
- 8:30am - SABBATH SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN - A Day With The King - Natalee McLean & Cecily Harker teach children about the Sabbath, Rick Ferret leads out in the singing & there is story time with John Hammond. This episode is 'Naaman & the Little Maid'.
- 9:00am - Salvation In Symbols & Signs - The Marriage of the Lamb - James Rafferty & Ivor Myers will help you understand this important book for these times, the book of Revelation.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - The Good Shepherd - Robert Bernado reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God, through Jesus Christ.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - Allusions, Images, Symbols: "Some Principles of Prophecy" - Lesson 5 - If you would like to prepare more fully for this study hour, you can download the lesson from the Sabbath School Net website - Lesson Archives. Or just click on this link and it will take you there.
- 11:00am - 3ABN Worship Hour - Religious Liberty-The American Story - James Rafferty explores the prophetic & historical rise of the United States, emphasizing its divine role as a Christian nation.
We invite you to stay tuned to Firstlight and sing along with the hymns that play between the programmes above!
Firstlight wishes you and your family a very blessed Sabbath in the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Highlights this week...
Testimony
Cami Oetman
In this powerful talk, Cami shares her personal journey of transformation from pursuing a worldly life to pursuing a life in heaven.
Saturday 3 May at 5:00pm
Repeated on Monday 5 May at 12:00am and Wednesday 7 May at 3:30am
Evolutionists Predict Octopuses Will Rule The World
Answers In Genesis
Evolutionists are now speculating that octopuses will rule the World. The hosts share their perspectives on this topic.
Sunday 4 May at 4:30am
Repeated on Tuesday 6 May at 2:30am, Thursday 8 May at 7:00pm and Friday 9 May at 11:00pm
A Place Called Hope
Conrad Vine
In this powerful message, Conrad Vine explores the biblical teachings on life, death, resurrection, and eternal life.
Saturday 3 May at 7:30am
Repeated on Monday 5 May at 7:30pm, Wednesday 7 May at 6:00am and Friday 9 May at 11:00am
The Black Box
Gary Kent
Gary Kent uncovers the incredible story behind the life-saving invention that would revolutionise air safety, the black box.
Saturday 3 May at 11:30pm
Repeated on Sunday 4 May at 4:30pm, Wednesday 7 May at 7:00am and Friday 9 May at 7:00pm
