As we have seen, the seventh-day Sabbath has been a sign of God’s true people throughout history, beginning with Adam and Eve and continuing during the time of Israel. We also see it perpetuated in the New Testament church with the practice of Jesus and the apostles, and as a distinguishing sign of God’s last-day … 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 –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “God’s Seal or the Beast’s Mark?” 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 … Continue reading –>
What is this mark that we need to avoid getting? As we saw in an earlier lesson, the fourth beast power of Daniel chapter 7, in its latter phase (also depicted by the sea beast of Revelation chapter 13), would “think to change times and laws” (Dan. 7:25). As we have seen already, one law that … Continue reading –>
A seal, like a signature, is used to validate a document. In ancient times it was a stamp pressed onto soft wax or clay to show authenticity or ownership, having the authority of its owner behind it. What is the seal of God, and how and when is it given? Eph. 1:13-14; Eph. 4:30; 2 Tim. 2:19; Rev. 7:1-4; Rev. 14:1. … 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 –>
Read the following texts. What do they teach us about how important it is to avoid “the mark of the beast”? Rev. 13:17; Rev. 14:9-10; Rev. 16:2. Receiving the undiluted wrath of God, punished by the seven last plagues, and, in the end, cast into the lake of fire. What a contrast to those who refused the mark of … Continue reading –>
That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other. Luke 23:12 NKJV Jesus was the common foe uniting political enemies. So it will be in the last days. Political enemies will be united as commandment-keeping Christians become the common foe of all nations. … Continue reading –>
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 –>
