In Old Testament times there were two outward signs as identifiers of God’s true people. One of them was circumcision. To whom was this sign first given? Gen. 17:9-11. God commanded Abraham and his descendants to be circumcised as a sign of the covenant of salvation. Males were to be circumcised on the eighth day (Lev. 12:3) . However, … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Gen. 17:9-11; Exod. 31:13, Exod. 31:17; Rev. 13:17; Eph. 1:13-14; Heb. 4:9-10. Memory Text: “Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints” (Revelation 15:3). The Song of Moses and the Lamb begins with the words of our memory text this week. It is sung by “them that … Continue reading –>
Tuesday’s section of this week’s lesson asks, “How can we make sure we aren’t involved in any false worship?” It seems the question between true worship and false worship boils down to who we really trust. For example, the children of Israel turned to Aaron’s golden calf when they didn’t trust Moses to return. Saul … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Satan’s attack on God’s law is an attack on God Himself, both on His authority and on His government. So, in the last days, in the climactic events of the final crisis, Satan will be attacking those who keep “the commandments of God” (Rev. 12:17, Rev. 14:12) , for they alone on the earth will be refusing … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “America and Babylon” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. (Adobe Flash Player version.) A Youtube version of this week’s lesson at Hope Sabbath School is below. You can download the video, the MP3 audio, and the lesson outline from the HopeTV Sabbath School … 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 –>
Over the years, students of Bible prophecy have been following world events with great interest, particularly as they seem to relate to the end time. Think, for instance, about the role of the United States. As far back as 1851 some Adventists were identifying America as the second beast power (Rev. 13:11-15), which was a very remarkable … Continue reading –>
Read the following texts. What do they teach us about Babylon? Jer. 51:6-7, Jer. 51:53, Jer. 51:57; Zech. 2:7; Rev. 17:5-6; Rev. 18:2-3. As we saw yesterday, Babylon has a long history as the capital of false worship; so, it is a fitting symbol of an end-time power that deceives the nations. Compare the dragon, the sea beast, and the scarlet beast (Rev. 12:3, Rev. … Continue reading –>
All through sacred history, the Lord constantly had to deal with those who fell into idolatry and other forms of false worship (see Matt. 4:8-10). In the final crisis as depicted in Revelation chapter 13, the issue of worship will again arise. Here, too, God’s people will have to make a choice about whom they will worship and … 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 –>
People have asked, and understandably so: How could Rome have the kind of influence today, or in the future, that is depicted in Revelation chapter 13? Long gone are the days when it could command armies, such as it did in times past. The answer is found, too, in Revelation chpater 13. Read Revelation 13:11-12. What marks help … Continue reading –>
