The Bible begins at the beginning, which is no doubt why it begins with the words (actually one word in the Hebrew), “In the beginning … ” (Gen. 1:1). The particular focus of the chapter, of course, is the transformation of the earth from a state of being “without form, and void” (Gen. 1:2) to the world that … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 1, Gen. 8:22, Ps. 90:10, Job 1:13-19, Acts 9:1-22, Phil. 1:6, Rom. 8:1. Memory Text: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NKJV). Some of the most beautiful poetry ever penned came from King Solomon: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time … Continue reading –>
The Seasons of Life The sixth day of Creation had come to an end. During the first five days, the world had been transformed from chaos to a thing of perfect beauty. Darkness was replaced by light. The waters were pushed back as God commanded them. “This far you may come, but no farther, and … Continue reading –>
By Andrew McChesney Maria Lemos Abel, a Seventh-day Adventist nurse, asked the mother to hold her 2-year-old daughter firmly for an injection of penicillin G procaine to treat a bacterial infection. But the mother didn’t heed the instructions, and Maria accidentally jabbed the syringe into her left index finger when the baby jumped in pain … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Without a Wedding Garment”, pages 307-319, in Christ’s Object Lessons; “The Controversy Ended”, pages 662-678, in The Great Controversy. The book of Revelation concludes with what was introduced at the beginning: the second coming of Christ in power and glory and the establishment of God’s everlasting kingdom. The return of Christ, when He finally … Continue reading –>
John now describes the capital of the new earth, the New Jerusalem. While a real place inhabited by real people, the New Jerusalem and life in it are beyond any earthly description (1 Cor. 2:9). Read Revelation 21:9-21. What are the exterior features of the New Jerusalem? The New Jerusalem is referred to as the bride, the … Continue reading –>
After the eradication of sin, the earth will be transformed into the home of the redeemed. What will it be like? In Revelation 21:1, John saw “a new heaven and a new earth”. The Bible refers to three heavens: the sky, the starry universe, and the place where God dwells (2 Cor. 12:2). In Revelation 21:1, the earth’s … Continue reading –>
I do pray that you have enjoyed the study of Revelation this first quarter of 2019. Our last week has now arrived. In our introduction this week, we hear in Rev 6:10 “How long, O Lord?” This is sung in Hymn 446, “Lo, What a Glorious Sight Appears” then Christ ushers in His everlasting kingdom “Over … Continue reading –>
I make all things new. Often a task assigned to young children at home is to “take the trash out.” Isn’t it true that most of us are looking forward to the second coming of Jesus Christ and seeing God and the angels working to get rid of the trash on earth? Do you ever wonder … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The final chapters of Revelation depict the destruction of Babylon and the establishment of the everlasting kingdom. March 30, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 19:6-9. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Who is this hours of many waters like a … Continue reading –>
Read Revelation 20:1-3 along with Jeremiah 4:23-26. During the millennium, what is the state of the earth? In what way is Satan bound by chains? The 1,000 years (or millennium) begin with the second coming of Christ. At this time, Satan and his fallen angels are chained. The chaining of Satan is symbolic, because spiritual beings cannot be … Continue reading –>
Brief Overview: The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Christ with His saints in heaven between the first and second resurrections. During this time the wicked dead will be judged; the earth will be utterly desolate, without living human inhabitants, but occupied by Satan and his angels. At its close Christ with His saints and … Continue reading –>
