Read again Revelation 14:6-7. What are the specific elements found in the entire first angel’s message, and how do they relate to one another? Along with the gospel, the call to witness to the world and the call to fear God and give glory to Him comes the call to worship God as the Creator. And no … Continue reading –>
Lesson 8, May 26, 2018 Key Thought : The first angel’s message is relevant and universal because it concerns the fate of the world. 1. Have a volunteer read Rev 14:6; Matthew 28:19. A. Ask class members to share what the most important point of this text is. B. Why is reaching out to others one of … Continue reading –>
In the first angel’s message, the idea of fearing God and giving glory to Him is linked to judgment (Rev. 14:7). If the Bible is clear about any teaching, it is clear that God is a God of justice and of judgment. One day the judgment and justice so lacking in this world will indeed come. No … Continue reading –>
After talking about the proclamation of the “everlasting gospel” to all the world, the first angel’s message then expands on this message. As we proclaim the “everlasting gospel”, we must include the truths that are part of this gospel message for this time. In other words, “present truth” for the last days also includes Revelation 14:7. … Continue reading –>
Present truth. Those of us who read church history remember that James White published a series of little tracts called “Present Truth” in the late 1840s. This publication no longer exists, but we still use the concept of “present truth” to describe-our end-time mission. What is the connection between Revelation 14:6-12 (three angels messages) and … Continue reading –>
Our memory text opens our singing with: Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel”, and Hymn 202, “Hail Him the King of Glory”. These two hymns continue in Sunday’s study. Galations 3:22 goes on to encourage us: Hymn 511, “I Know Whom I Have Believed”. Finalising in Hymn 214, “We Have This Hope”. We are shown clearly in Monday’s lesson … Continue reading –>
In Revelation 14:6, the message to be proclaimed to the world is “the everlasting gospel”. It’s a message of hope for people in a world that, in and of itself, offers no hope at all. Read Luke 23:32-43. How does this story reveal the great hope of the “everlasting gospel” for all sinners? Writing about the thief, … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 14:6, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 28:19. What is the similar theme found in these texts? How do these texts together help us understand how important outreach and witness are to our purpose as a church? In a sense, one can say that the first angel’s message is the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) now given in the context of the … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Rev. 14:6-7; Matt. 24:14; Gal. 3:22; Luke 23:32-43; Gen. 22:12; Rev. 14:8-12. Memory Text: “Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth — to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (Revelation 14:6, NKJV). As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we believe in the biblical … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Matthew Chapters 24 and 25” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV … Continue reading –>
