The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 2 – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
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Thursday: The Sabbath Test
Even now, perhaps, the stage is being set for this impending persecution. On June 6, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI made this urgent appeal to more than 15,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Rome that Sunday must be a day of rest for everyone, so people can be free to be with their families … Continue reading –>
Wednesday: The Mark of the Beast
Read Revelation 14:9 and compare it to Revelation 14:12. Where is the mark of the beast placed? (See Deuteronomy 6:8, Deuteronomy 11:18.) What two characteristics contrast God’s people from those who receive the mark of the beast? One group worships the beast, and one keeps the commandments of God (which included the fourth, the one commandment the beast power thought to change) … Continue reading –>
How Can There be Many Antichrists?
As Adventists we understand from the book of Revelation that the anti-Christ is the papacy putting itself in the place of God. Of course, any system putting itself in the place of God is an anti-Christ. In 1 John 2:18, John writes, “even now are there many anti-Christs; whereby we know that it is the … Continue reading –>
Tuesday: Satan’s Final Strategy
Surveys reveal a deep lack of trust in institutions and governments. Millions wonder, “Where is there someone who is morally fit to lead the world?” Revelation’s prophecies identify the beast power as the one who, under the auspices of a religious/political union, will be the power believed to fill this role. Read Revelation 17:12-14. How does … Continue reading –>
12: The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast Part 2 – Singing with Inspiration
“Three Cosmic Messages” encourages us to Watch, Ye Saints – Hymn 598 as we near the end of this old world’s history to witness the Second Coming of our Lord, and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful hymn to give courage, dear people, and is our theme for this quarter. We will be noting at … Continue reading –>
12: The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast Part 2 – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: Like the persecutions of the past, the mark of the beast is designed to force everyone to conform to a certain set of beliefs and system of worship. June 17, 2023 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6,14, and Daniel 7:25. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Monday: The Falling Away
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12. What does Paul predict about the last days? What identifying marks does he give for the beast, the antichrist power? The apostle Paul warns the Christian community of a “falling away” from the truth of God’s Word. He is concerned about the seeds of apostasy already present in the New … Continue reading –>
Sunday: The Deadly Wound
As we have already studied, the beast powers of Revelation 13:1-18 and 14 represent a worldwide system of false worship. But there’s more. Read Revelation 13:5; Revelation 12:6, Revelation 12:14; and Daniel 7:25. How long would this power dominate the religious landscape in the previous centuries? The beast would continue for a period of specific duration of time in … Continue reading –>
Sabbath: The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast ~ Part 2
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Revelation 12:6, Revelation 12:14; Daniel 7:25; 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Daniel 7:25; Deuteronomy 6:8; Deuteronomy 11:18; Exodus 20:8-11. Memory Text: “He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” (Revelation 13:10, NKJV). In the fifteenth century, the … Continue reading –>