Read Revelation 17:1-2, Revelation 17:15 and Revelation 18:1-4. How extensive is Babylon’s influence? The fallen church system has an international reach influencing people around the world with her deceptions. Satan is enraged that the gospel will be proclaimed to every “nation, tribe, tongue, and people” and this “gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world,” so … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 12:17 and Revelation 17:14. How is God’s church described, and what is Satan’s reaction to it? Down through the centuries, God has always had a people who have been faithful to Him. Revelation 12:17 describes their faithfulness as those who “keep the commandments of God,” and also who are elsewhere depicted as “called, chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14, NKJV). … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Revelation 17:1-2, Revelation 17:15; Revelation 18:1-4; Revelation 17:4-6; Matthew 16:18; Jeremiah 50:33-38; Psalm 115:4-8. Memory Text: “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14, NKJV). The great controversy theme … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “The reason provided … to worship God is that He is the Creator. In the heavenly liturgy, celestial beings expressed the idea in a very succinct way: ‘For You created all things’ ([Rev.] 4:11, [NKJV]). On earth, God’s creatorship needs to be emphasized as much as possible, so the angel says, ‘Worship Him who … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->Is this True, Somewhat True, or False? The Sabbath was given as a test of loyalty. Join us as we discuss Lesson 8, The Sabbath and the End. (1)
Continue reading -->You can view an in-depth discussion of The Sabbath and the End in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (1)
Continue reading -->The Sabbath is a place of refuge in a weary world. Each week we leave the cares of this world and enter God’s retreat center — the Sabbath. The famed Jewish author, Abraham Heschel, calls the Sabbath “a palace in time.” — The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man (New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2005), p. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Within the Ten Commandments the Sabbath stands as its seal in that it identifies who God is, confirms the territory He rules, and reveals His right to rule. May 20, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:7, Revelation 14:10, James 2:8-13. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
The great controversy, which began in heaven millennia ago, was over the question of God’s authority. The challenge remains the same today, as well. Read Revelation 14:7, Revelation 14:9, and Revelation 14:12. Summarize these verses by completing the sentences on the lines below. Revelation 14:7 is a call to _________________ Revelation 14:9 is a solemn appeal not to _________________ Revelation … Continue reading –>
