And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. Luke 22:31-32 Those were the cautionary words spoken to Simon Peter on the eve of the most terrible day of his life. Jesus was … Continue reading –>
“The wine of her wrath” Our lesson opens with a listing of the six texts in Revelation that refer to Babylon. Does the term “Babylon” refer to troublesome times for God’s people near the end of the world as we know it? Or is the word focused mainly on confusing God’s people by proclaiming false … Continue reading –>
Our singing this week commences with a hymn of the desire to be the opposite person to the woman in our memory text. If you have the privilege of possessing the SDA Hymnal prior to 1985, you could sing: Hymn 617, “Lord, I Care Not for Riches…..Is my name written there, On the page white … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The seal of God indicates our belonging to God as both our Savior and Creator. It is a sign of life and hope. The mark of the beast indicates apostasy and is a sign of loss and death. Lesson 11 – June 16, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ezekiel 20:12,20. A. … Continue reading –>
Our choice–God’s seal or the beast’s mark. After just one glance at illustrations used for the seal of God or the mark of the beast, what is your choice? Explain what it is about the mark of the beast that makes it so fearsome. Since it is still future, why does the mark of the … Continue reading –>
Welcome to Lesson 11’s Bible study of “God’s Seal or the Beast’s Mark?” To help us with knowing God’s Seal and the Mark of the Beast, we may: “Look for the Waymarks”, Hymn 596. There are a number of hymns to sing for our theme in the study on the Sabbath on Sunday, Wednesday and … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Babylon has always been the capital of false worship. Babylon wants to be worshipped by the whole world. Lesson 10, June 9, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 13:3-8. A. Ask class members to share what the most important point of this text is. B. What does it mean to worship … Continue reading –>
Deadly wound healed. Imagine you are watching the Emperor of Rome waiting three months in the cold winter weather for an audience with Pope Gregory VII. Would you agree it was a “deadly wound” to the papacy when the papal power was shattered by this and succeeding actions? What would be your reaction if you … Continue reading –>
The biggest question from this week’s study is about ‘Who do I worship?” To help us worship correctly: Hymn 272, “Give Me the Bible”. As “God has faithful people in all churches” (Sunday), everyone can sing heartily: Hymn 602, “O Brother, Be Faithful”. We will then realize that our God is: “A Mighty Fortress” – … Continue reading –>
Lesson 9, June 2, 2018 Key Thought : Satan’s deceptions about himself, God, and humans are lies to be unveiled and denounced in order to permit God’s efficient protection.. 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 12:7-9. A. Ask class members to share what the most important point of this text is. B. What does this … Continue reading –>
