Daily Lesson for Tuesday 18th of June 2024

In the last days, the great controversy will be played out, in a dramatic way, over worship. Do we worship the Creator, or do we worship the beast and its image? There is no middle ground. The first angel of Revelation 14:1-20 urges men and women to “ ‘worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water’ ” (Revelation 14:7, NKJV). In further support of heaven’s appeal, the third angel reveals the dire consequences of worshiping the beast: “The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation” (Revelation 14:10). By contrast, those who worship the Creator are described as keeping “the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” (Revelation 14:12, NKJV).

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Creation is the basis of true worship (Revelation 4:11). Since God “created all things through Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 3:9, NKJV), Satan hates the Creator and has attempted, through earthly powers, to change the Sabbath, the memorial of Creation (Daniel 7:25). The coming conflict over the law of God focuses on authority. If Satan can eradicate Sabbath worship, he will declare that his authority is greater than God’s authority. To accomplish this, Satan will attempt to convince or coerce the entire world to accept a counterfeit Sabbath.

However hard it may be now to see this happening, as we have noted before, the world is changing dramatically. The COVID-19 crisis showed us that, overnight, our world can become a different place. Though we don’t know the details that lead to the mark of the beast, it’s not terribly hard to imagine. The world is very unstable, and with the amazing technology out there now, what the Bible warns about can, indeed, come to pass more quickly than we might now imagine.

Those who are faithful to Christ, as opposed to following the beast and its image, will face economic penalties as well as the threat of death. Humanity remains what it has always been: corrupt, power-hungry, and violent. However much we don’t yet know about exactly how the final events will unfold, it should not be too hard to envision end-time persecution. Though written in another context completely, these words in John say it all. Talking about Jesus, John wrote that He “had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man” (John 2:25, NKJV).

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Our learning this quarter will show us that 
God Is Working His Purpose Out – Hymn 225 so that we will Lift Up The Trumpet because 
Jesus Is Coming Again – Hymn 213. You may have two hymns from which to choose for your theme hymn this quarter.

“Jesus wants to take us through the storms of life and get us home”, says Sabbath afternoon’s introduction for our week of study, giving us 
Hymn 528 – A Shelter In The Time Of Storm. It is “Christ’s strength to take us through earth’s final conflict and get us home”: 
Hymn 626 – In A Little While We’re Going Home.

Sunday gives us courage that God’s Word is Truth: 
Hymn 203 – This Is The Threefold Truth, 
Hymn 272 – Give Me The Bible so we can then sing 
Hymn 273 – God, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice.

We are “Sealed for Heaven” as we 
Don’t Forget The Sabbath – Hymn 388 all because 
We Love Thy Sabbath, Lord – Hymn 390.

As per previous weeks we are reminded once again 
O Worship The Lord – Hymn 6 and 
O Worship The King – Hymn 83. We pray to our Father in Heaven to keep singing 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

As we pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured out on this tired and crumbling old world, we plead 
Come, Holy Spirit – Hymn 269 and 
Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit – Hymn 260 along with 
Hymn 268 – Holy Spirit, Light Divine and pray again 
Hymn 672 – Spirit Of The Living God.

Thursday gives us even greater courage to move forward and 
Sound The Battle Cry – Hymn 614 as we reach out to the world to 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378.

The Great Controversy closing quote on Friday states 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602 so that we are found to be 
Standing On The Promises – Hymn 568.

May we continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed and to bless many others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Key Thought: The prophetic messages of Daniel and Revelation are messages to help us through life’s storms. The purpose of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ministry in Heaven’s sanctuary is to ensure we get home.
June 22, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 23:23; John 8:32; 17:17; 2 Peter 1:16-21.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on the most important point in this passage.
2. What common thread runs through these verses?
3. Personal Application: What assurance does Peter give regarding prophecy? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of you relatives states, “What will give us courage and strength to stand in the final crisis? What distracts us from studying God’s word/ Can we compromise truth for personal pleasure?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Revelation 7:1,2; 14:1; 13:16,17.

1. Ask class members to share their thoughts on the most important point in this text.
2. Where are the seal of God and the mark of the beast received? Why do you think these is a difference?
3. Personal Application: Why is daily faithfulness to the Lord the key to preparing for the final crisis? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “How do you know that the Sabbath is the seal of God? What elements of a seal are in the Sabbath commandment? What Scriptures show that the Sabbath is a sign or seal from God?” How would you respond to your friend?
   (Note – Ezekiel 20:12, 20:20, Isaiah 8:16,20, Exodus 31:13-17))

3. Have a volunteer read Joel 2:21-24; Acts 2:1-4; 41-47.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What prediction was fulfilled in the first century? What impact did it have?
3. Personal Application: Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How will the work of God on earth be finished? What does it mean by the terms “early rain” and “latter rain”?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Revelation 18:1-4; Habbakkuk 2:14; Matthew 24:14.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How do these verses say that God’s work on earth will be finished?
3. Personal Application: What is holding back the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the latter rain, and the loud cry? How can we be open and receptive to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Share your thoughts.
4. 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).

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