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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 - 28 June 2025 - 7:30pm
What Is Truth? #30 - "Beauty" and the Beast
In this powerful and eye-opening study, Marlou Smith & Robert Veith are joined by special guest Steve Wohlberg—a respected author and speaker on Bible prophecy—and unpack one of the most symbolic and misunderstood chapters in Scripture: Revelation 17. Together, they explore the prophetic meaning behind the woman clothed in purple and scarlet who rides the beast with seven heads and ten horns. Who is this woman? What does the beast represent? And how do these ancient symbols connect to the religious and political powers at work in the world today?
Repeated on Monday 30 June at 4:30am, Wednesday 2 July at 12:00pm and Friday 4 July 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 28 June 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Will We Remember Our Life on Earth in Heaven? - Stephen Bohr & CA Murray discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Stateline SDA - The Three Paths - Conrad Vine shares his thoughts on what he would like to see happen before the 2025 General Conference Session.
- 7:30am - Amazing Facts - What Science Cannot Do - Clifford Goldstein talks about the truth as it is in Jesus, our Creator and our Redeemer.
- 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 'Noah and the Flood - Part 2'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - The Hebrew Sanctuary - Part 2 - Eugene Prewitt talks about the prophetic calendar, the judgement, the day of atonement and the work of God in purifying His church.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - The Adventist Shema - Part 2 - Robert Benardo talks about our ultimate purpose, which is to give glory to God, in everything we do.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - Allusions, Images, Symbols: "Some Principles of Prophecy" - Lesson 13 - 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 - Are We Being Investigated - Part 1 - Kenny Shelton explores the investigative judgment - the heavenly phase where every life is examined & every motive revealed.
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...
The Attitude of Gratitude
Chris Buttery
Discover the benefits of having a heart filled with gratitude as Chris Buttery invites us to reflect on our attitude and to seriously look at how thankful we are for our many blessings and gifts from God.
Monday 30 June at 10:30pm
Repeated on Wednesday 2 July at 10:00am, Thursday 3 July at 2:30pm and Friday 4 July at 4:00am.
Lessons From The Waldenses
Elvis Placer
Elvis Placer encourages us to remain faithful to God, being assured that the truth will save us, sanctify us and set us free.
Saturday 28 June at 3:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 29 June at 9:00am, Tuesday 2 July at 12:30pm and Thursday 4 July at 10:30pm
What's Wrong with Wearing Jewellery?
3ABN Q&A Panel
The Bible offers guidance on wearing jewelry, focusing on modesty and the importance of inner beauty. Pastor Lomacang & John Dinzey explore this topic and many others, shedding light on biblical principles for everyday life.
Sunday 29 June at 1:00pm
Repeated on Tuesday 1 July at 4:00am and Wednesday 2 July at 4:30pm.
Joseph - The Prisoner
Gary Kent
Be encouraged as Gary Kent shares how God orchestrated events that elevated Joseph to prominence, ultimately positioning him to save an entire nation.
Saturday 28 June at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 29 June at 4:30pm, Wednesday 2 July at 7:00am and Friday 4 July at 7:00pm
