Rev 12:11, our memory text, gives us our first hymns: Hymn 294, “Power in the Blood” and Hymn 337/338, “Redeemed!” These two hymns will return during the weeks’ study on a number of occasions. Revelation chapter 12 , says Sabbath Afternoon reading, is the assurance given to us by God – Satan will not succeed: Hymn … Continue reading –>
Our lesson title this week give us the first hymn: “Lift Up the Trumpet” – Hymn 213 (also known as “Jesus Is Coming Again”) As we commence the Sabbath afternoon study, the question in Rev 6:10 goes up, “How Long, O Lord?” We have this in: Hymn 204, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” and Hymn 217, “The … Continue reading –>
Restraining the winds. Imagine that you are standing next to John in a remarkable, invisible state. As you peer into the darkness you tremble because you see seven angels with their trumpets poised to blow. It’s the closing of the evening sacrifice, but the trumpets are silent. A lamb’s blood flows at the base of the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The vision of the seven trumpets is to assure God’s people that heaven is not indifferent to their suffering. God has always intervened for His oppressed people and judged those who harm them. February 16, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 10:1-7. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Restraining the winds. The introduction to our lesson this week contains 20 different references, mostly found in the Bible, to what is meant by the winds that the angels will restrain, and how you and I need to pay attention to the warnings God has sent us. “At the end,” the warning roars, “all the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Revelation 7 is an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals. It tells us who will stand on the day of Christ’s coming – the 144,000. February 9, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 7:1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
On opening this week’s lesson and commencing to read, the picture immediately brought to mind: Hymn 633, “When We All Get to Heaven”. What a day of rejoicing that will be! Sunday we are reminded the Sabbath has been the sign of God’s people and will be till the end of time: Hymn 388, “Don’t … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The breaking of the seals refers to the preaching of the gospel to the seven churches in Christian history. February 2, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 6:3,4. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What do the symbols of a horse … Continue reading –>
The seals. Not sea creatures, but symbols of what? What does “opening of the seals” mean to Christians today? Who only is able to open the seals in the proclaiming of God’s final message to the world? What comes to an end with the opening of the seventh and last seal? The first seal is … Continue reading –>
