13: The Triumph of God’s Love – Teaching Plan
Key Thought : In the most trying and exciting time in earth’s history, we see Christ’s steadfast love and triumph in the great controversy. Revelation gives us hope for today, tomorrow, and forever.
June 29, 2024
1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 22:11,12; Daniel 12:1,2; Jeremiah 30:5-7…
- Ask class members to share a short thought on the most important point in this passage.
- What events occur just before the second advent?
- Personal Application: What do you think is your only sufficient preparation for the time of trouble? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of you relatives states, “What reassuring promises does God give us for the time of trouble? How do I know He will keep His promises for me personally?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read John 14:1-3; Titus 2:11-14.
- Ask class members to share their thoughts on the most important point in this text.
- Why are these verses so encouraging in light of the coming time of trouble and future challenges?
- Personal Application: What is the difference in the attitude of the saved and the lost in the last days? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your friends states, “What if the close of probation catches me off guard or unaware? What if I’m not completely ready when probation ends? Is there any indication or event in the Bible that tells me when probation has closed?” How would you respond to your friend?
3. Have a volunteer read Revelation 20:1-3; Jeremiah 4:23-26; Jeremiah 25:33.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What is Satan’s fate when Jesus returns?
- Personal Application: How does Jeremiah describe this scene of the second coming aftermath? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why has God allowed sin to go on so long? It seems like things are getting worse and worse. Why doesn’t God step in and stop it now? What is He waiting for?” How would you respond to your neighbor?
4. Have a volunteer read Revelation 20:4-6, 7-9. 2 Peter 3:10-12.
- Ask class members to share their thoughts on the most important point in this text.
- What are the righteous doing during the thousand years and why is it important?
- Personal Application: How do the thousand years end? What is the fate of Satan and His followers? Where is hellfire? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).
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