Everything in Revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose: to reveal Jesus Christ. That’s why the opening words of the book are, “The revelation of Jesus Christ” (Apocalypsis Iesou Christou) . This is generally understood as (1) “the revelation from Jesus Christ;” or (2) “the revelation about Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:2) . The fact that it … Continue reading –>
Besides the two major divisions, Revelation also has another structural layer, one built around the Hebrew sanctuary. This sanctuary motif is not confined to either of the two major divisions but goes through them both. In the earthly sanctuary one begins in the courtyard, at the altar of burnt offering, where the animals were slain. … Continue reading –>
The structure of Revelation. We’ve heard the term, “Daniel and Revelation” for years. What is the powerful link between those two books? How does Revelation 12 link to the first 11 chapters of the book and to Christians today? What about the link between Revelation 12 and the last 10 chapters? We can look at … Continue reading –>
Our Sabbath afternoon reading shows that the book of Revelation is going to teach us more about Jesus: Hymn 245, “More About Jesus, I Would Know”. In Sunday’s study, we learn “whatever else Revelation teaches, it assures the faithful of victory”: Hymn 608, “Faith Is the Victory”. We are again reminded of Hymn 213, “Jesus … Continue reading –>
Read the following texts, which have various names for Jesus in them and in some cases descriptions of Him and what He has done, is doing, or will do. What do the texts teach us about Jesus? Rev. 1:5 Rev. 1:18 Rev. 5:8 Rev. 19:11-15 Rev. 21:6 These are only a few of the many texts … Continue reading –>
Among the many things that Daniel and Revelation have in common is their two basic divisions: historical and eschatological (end-time events). Both these concepts are intricately linked in each book. We may view the historical events as precursors, or examples, even if on a smaller scale, of grand and global events in the last days. … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: 1 Cor. 10:1-11, Rev. 12:1-17, Rev. 19:11-15, Eph. 1:20, Rev. 11:19, Rev. 1:10-18. Memory Text: “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne” (Revelation 3:21, NIV). Even the quickest reading of the New Testament … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Daniel and the End Time” 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 … Continue reading –>
Lesson 2 April 14 Key Thought: The example of Jesus as a human is a challenging model for the Christian, especially the Adventist who lives in the end time. 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 2:40-43. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. How does … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies recorded by Daniel demand our special attention, as they relate to the very time in which we are living. With them should be linked the teachings of the last book of the New Testament Scriptures. Satan has led many to believe that the … Continue reading –>
Faithful in what is least. The statement of Daniel and the “worthies” taken captive by Babylon revealed an honest and wholehearted trait of these young men. What was it? Do you think the good results in reasoning and intelligence came directly from a good diet–or were they a miracle God sent to bless them? Or … Continue reading –>
What a joy it was to sing from the pre-1985 hymnal “Standing by a Purpose True (number 497) this last week. Our whole congregation was excited to sing it!! Opening our lesson study for this week immediately suggests to have this hymn sung again: the title, and the Memory Text stated this. It is sad … Continue reading –>
