Don’t weep. Have you ever wondered if it will be possible not to weep in heaven? Of course you’ll be thrilled to be saved and will accept all the blessings of heaven with joy, but when you look around and notice that someone you knew and loved on earth isn’t there, will you be able to … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The visions of chapter 4 and 5 of Revelation takes place in heaven’s throne room. The scenes portray God’s control of history and the plan of salvation. . January 26, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 4:1-5. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
The Seven Churches Ephesus was covered in last week’s lesson. Did Ephesus make a good choice for the first church in this discussion? If “yes,” why? Smyrna. How was the church in Smyrna affected by the Diocletian persecution? What, if any, were the consequences? Pergamos. Describe the advice of the “Nicolaitans” and what it … Continue reading –>
The message to the church in Smyrna was: “O Worship The Lord” – Hymn 6, and Hymn 83, “O Worship the King” rather than the emperor. The only solution Jesus can offer to Pergamos is “Repent” in Revelation 2:16 – Hymn 280, “Come, Ye Sinners”. Thyatira is encouraged to “Hold Fast Til I Come” – Hymn … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The messages to the churches in Asia in John’s day also symbolize the condition of the church in seven eras of church history. Jesus offers hope and explains the needs of each church. January 19, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 2:8-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
1. Wish you were there? If you’re like me, every time you read John’s true-life account of the final days of earth’s history, you want to GO there. You want to see first-hand how God is bringing the battle between Christ and Satan to a conclusion. Don’t you? We can’t quite do that, of course, but … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Today we will look at Christ’s ministry in the heavenly sanctuary among the candlesticks and the first of His messages to His church. January 12, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 1:11,19,20. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Why did John … Continue reading –>
Our Sabbath afternoon introduction to the weeks’ study shows John being given a vision of the resurrected Christ in the heavenly sanctuary: Hymn 177, “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” and Hymn 178, “The Unveiled Christ”. The study goes on to say that John was provided assurance of Christ’s presence and care : Hymn 462, “Blessed Assurance, … Continue reading –>
Revelation begins with a greeting similar to the ones found in Paul’s letters. The book was sent ostensibly as a letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor in John’s day (Rev. 1:11). However, Revelation was not written for them only, but for all generations of Christians throughout history. Read Revelation 1:4-5 and Romans 1:7. What common greeting is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Revelation is an expression of God’s care for His people. It points to salvation in Christ as our High Priest and King. . January 5, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read John 14:29, Revelation 1:1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What … Continue reading –>
