The breaking of the seven seals is telling us: “Go, Preach My Gospel”, Hymn 378. Sunday calls for us to be awake: Hymn 210, “Wake, Awake for the Night is Flying”, Hymn 598, “Watch, Ye Saints”, and Hymn 611, “Awake, My Soul!”. As were the martyrs (Wednesday), are we ready to “Stand Up! Stand Up … Continue reading –>
This week’s lesson, Worthy Is the Lamb, presents quite a challenge for me as a Sabbath school teacher. Because of the nature of the book of Revelation, it can be easy to just have a forward-looking history class. For example, the facts outlined in this week’s lesson from Revelation 4 & Revelation 5 are noteworthy … Continue reading –>
Our first hymn for the week comes from our title: Hymn 246, “Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb”. This hymn also shines through in a number of verses in Sunday’s study. Sunday also gives us: Hymn 408, “Lord, Enthroned in Heaven” and Hymn 82, “Before Jehovah’s Awful Throne”. On reading Rev 4:8-11 and Rev 5:9-14 we have … Continue reading –>
Don’t weep. Have you ever wondered if it will be possible not to weep in heaven? Of course you’ll be thrilled to be saved and will accept all the blessings of heaven with joy, but when you look around and notice that someone you knew and loved on earth isn’t there, will you be able to … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The visions of chapter 4 and 5 of Revelation takes place in heaven’s throne room. The scenes portray God’s control of history and the plan of salvation. . January 26, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 4:1-5. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
The Seven Churches Ephesus was covered in last week’s lesson. Did Ephesus make a good choice for the first church in this discussion? If “yes,” why? Smyrna. How was the church in Smyrna affected by the Diocletian persecution? What, if any, were the consequences? Pergamos. Describe the advice of the “Nicolaitans” and what it … Continue reading –>
The message to the church in Smyrna was: “O Worship The Lord” – Hymn 6, and Hymn 83, “O Worship the King” rather than the emperor. The only solution Jesus can offer to Pergamos is “Repent” in Revelation 2:16 – Hymn 280, “Come, Ye Sinners”. Thyatira is encouraged to “Hold Fast Til I Come” – Hymn … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The messages to the churches in Asia in John’s day also symbolize the condition of the church in seven eras of church history. Jesus offers hope and explains the needs of each church. January 19, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 2:8-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
1. Wish you were there? If you’re like me, every time you read John’s true-life account of the final days of earth’s history, you want to GO there. You want to see first-hand how God is bringing the battle between Christ and Satan to a conclusion. Don’t you? We can’t quite do that, of course, but … Continue reading –>
