13: The End of God’s Mission – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: “I long to see very many laborers at work for those who do not know the evidence of our faith.” It is our duty to reach the world with the three angel’s messages in all parts of the world.
December 30, 2023

A. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:6-12.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What do these verses have to do with our mission and message?
Personal Application: Why is the judgment and the Sabbath so important in the gospel given here in Revelation? Do we really need to bring it out so boldly and clearly?” How would you respond to your relative?
Case Study: One of you relatives states, “I thought the everlasting gospel was good news. Why do these messages in the second and third angel speak negatively about other churches and the mark of the beast?

B. Have a volunteer read I John 4:8.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
Why does every group of people matter to God?
Personal Application: How do we reach those who wish to destroy Christians? Their religion tells them to kill Christians and have their own form of Bible.? Share your thoughts
Case Study: One of your friends states, “How are we supposed to reach people in other countries of different religions? They have their own beliefs and cultures. The gospel may cut across these beliefs. Sometimes they will just add Jesus to their plethora of gods and really not be converted.” How would you respond to your friend?

C, Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 11:2, Isaiah 30:21, 1 John 1:8.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What do these texts tell us about the character of those who became followers of Jesus?
Personal Application: How can we tell whether it is the spirit of God leading us, or the spirit of demons that go out to deceive the world? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What does it mean to be a chaste virgin to Christ? How can we, as sinners, do this before God and point others to become chaste virgins to Christ as well” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Revelation 21:1-4, 21:22-22:5..

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What is the scene described here?
Personal Application: How are you hastening Christ’s return? How are you planting seeds of hope in the hearts of those who need to hear the good news? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).