The book that reveals God The name of the last book of the Bible, “Revelation,” implies that its purpose is to reveal information important to God’s people. Why, then, do people find Revelation such a difficult book to understand? Let’s relax in the truth that God loves us and shows us His love in every … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The key source to the revelation of God is found in the Bible written by men under His inspiration.. [Teaching plan for “Revelation, and the God Revealed in It” October 8, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Timothy 3:16,17. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
A surprise inside the cover “What a surprise that is!” Susan held the lesson guide above her head. “There’s a surprise in the lesson guide for the final quarter of the year?” “Yes, dear, there is.” “Do we get a balloon or a lollipop?” “No, it’s not that. It’s just that when I saw the title to this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The great conflict between good and evil has affected every life in the universe. The essential issue centers on each person’s choice between God and Satan. [Teaching plan for “The Great Controversy: The Foundation” October 1, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 12:7-13. A. Ask class members to share a short … Continue reading –>
[Thought Questions for Keeping the Church Faithful September 26, 2012] 1. Change and growth. Can a church grow without changing? Of course not. By definition, growth requires change. Can a church change without growing? Where does change without growth lead? If you’ve been attending the same church for five years, has the church changed during that time? … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Despite the presence of difficulties in the Christian life, we should hope in the knowledge that God is with us to provide strength to overcome. [Teaching plan for Keeping the Church Faithful September 24, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for The Antichrist September, 19, 2012] 1. Are we there yet? Living two thousand years ago with the recent memory of a Christ Jesus crucified and resurrected, what earthly reason did our Thessalonian brothers and sisters have for assuming Jesus would come that soon? What about us today? Why are we so sure that … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The only protection against being overcome by Satan’s deceptions is loving the truth of God’s word. [Teaching plan for The Antichrist September 17,2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is. B. Why did … Continue reading –>
Introduction Can we modern-day computer-saturated Christians even imagine what communication was like in Paul’s day? Today we consider it a disaster if we’re without electricity for an hour or two. Once current is available, we can flash a message to a relative or friend thousands of miles away and in seconds the message is being … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God is aware of the injustices inflicted on His followers and will vindicate their faithfulness and punish their enemies when Christ returns. [Teaching plan for Promise to the Persecuted September 10, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main … Continue reading –>
