Key Thought: Today we will look at Christ’s ministry in the heavenly sanctuary among the candlesticks and the first of His messages to His church. January 12, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 1:11,19,20. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Why did John … Continue reading –>
Our Sabbath afternoon introduction to the weeks’ study shows John being given a vision of the resurrected Christ in the heavenly sanctuary: Hymn 177, “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” and Hymn 178, “The Unveiled Christ”. The study goes on to say that John was provided assurance of Christ’s presence and care : Hymn 462, “Blessed Assurance, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Revelation is an expression of God’s care for His people. It points to salvation in Christ as our High Priest and King. . January 5, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read John 14:29, Revelation 1:1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What … Continue reading –>
You may have seen an island something like Patmos–shaggy rocks in a bleak, dark sea. Why, you may wonder, did God choose such a desolate place as this to reveal to mankind the final works of God in gathering up the few, the dedicated to take them to live with Him? And if John was … Continue reading –>
A Happy New Year, and welcome to 2019. “Blessed is he who reads….” says our Memory Text – Hymn 272, “Give Me the Bible”. In the Bible, God’s word is written for us – Hymn 351, “Thy Hand, O God Has Guided”. Our Sabbath afternoon introduction goes on to say we are to obey the … Continue reading –>
Intro: The certainty of Christ’s return. Reading the first three verses of John 14, what feelings overwhelm you? How does God feel about our moans for understanding? Have you ever doubted that Jesus is coming again? What keeps a sense of certainty alive in your heart? 1. The promise of restoration. What do some aspects of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: In the earth made new, all of creation will experience the peace and unity that God designed for His creation. December 29, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 21:1-5. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What things will disappear forever as … Continue reading –>
We are at the end of another year and much closer to our Lord, Jesus returning. Our memory text sings to us Hymn 633, “When We All Get to Heaven”. The introduction following this, give us four amazing hymns: Hymn 213, “Jesus Is Coming Again”, Hymn 214, “We Have This Hope”, Hymn 211, “Lo! He … Continue reading –>
Hymn 348, “The Church Has One Foundation” sums up the Sabbath afternoon introduction to this week’s lesson study. We ask that: “Jesus, With Thy Church Abide” – Hymn 374 (Sunday), along with Hymn 235, “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”. Hymn 462, “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” has in verses 3 and 4 gives us the submission to … Continue reading –>
