Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Final Warning”, pages 603-612, in The Great Controversy. Revelation shows that at the time of the end, God’s people are commissioned with the proclamation of the end-time gospel to the world. The work before us seems daunting, all but impossible. However, we have the promise of God’s power. “The great work … Continue reading –>
How does Revelation 14:12 depict God’s faithful people? In contrast to God’s faithful people, Revelation 14:9-10 warns about the fate of those who face God’s wrath. In the Old Testament, the outpouring of God’s wrath is described symbolically as drinking wine from a cup (Jer. 25:15-16). The severity of the judgment upon the worshipers of the beast is expressed as … Continue reading –>
The second angel’s message announces the fall, or apostasy, of Babylon and identifies it as a false religious system. In Revelation 17:5, “Babylon is said to be ‘the mother of harlots’. By her daughters must be symbolized churches that cling to her doctrines and traditions, and follow her example of sacrificing the truth and the approval … Continue reading –>
Revelation shows that the central issues in the last crisis of earth’s history will be worship and obedience to God, as revealed in keeping His commandments (Rev. 14:12). The people of the world will fall into two groups: those who fear and worship God, and those who fear and worship the beast. Review the first four commandments … Continue reading –>
Picture it. Wewoka Woods, July, Oklahoma Adventist Conference Camp meeting 1992. I had planned on going down for the day, but some friends encouraged me to stay the night in a tent they had available next to theirs. When I went to lie down on the cot, my friends offered me blankets. I told them … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: At the time of the end, God sounds the warning messages to the world symbolized by three angels flying in the midst of heaven. March 9, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:6,7. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What is … Continue reading –>
1. Just a few. How does it make you feel when you think about being one of a few who will be lifted from this dark world to one reflecting in every possible way the glory and majesty of the true God? Makes me want to go! To go now! But what can possibly be successful … Continue reading –>
We commence our Sabbath School lesson by choosing who to worship: Hymn 6, “O Worship the Lord” and Hymn 83, “O Worship the King”. Knowing who we worship, we will “Go, Preach My Gospel”, Hymn 378. Are we ready to listen? Hymn 359, “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling” because “Jesus Calls Us”, Hymn 285. The sign … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 14:7 along with Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. What does it mean to “fear God”? How does the concept of fearing God relate to the gospel, and what does the gospel have to do with keeping God’s commandments? (See also Rom. 7:7-13). What is the connection between fearing God and glorifying Him? The call to “fear God and give glory … Continue reading –>
If you keep up-to-date with world news, then you probably saw the headline about a South African resurrection of a dead man on Sunday the 24th of February. The videos went viral on social networks and news channels. When I saw the “resurrection” I chuckled because everything about it looked staged. From the fact that … Continue reading –>
