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Allusions, Images, Symbols β Lesson 7.Foundations of Prophecy | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley
Series ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLSΒ with Pastor Mark FinleyΒ |
Lesson 7.Foundations of Prophecy Β |
The Glory of God and the Call to Proclaim β A Glimpse Behind the Veil of Eternity Β |
Lesson 7 takes us deep into the heart of biblical prophecyβnot merely as foretelling the future, but as an encounter with the living God. When God reveals Himself, it is not primarily to convey information, but to transform hearts. The prophets of Scripture were themselves first transformed before being sentβlike Isaiah, who, in the light of Godβs holiness, became painfully aware of his own sinfulness. The cherubim, symbols of divine nearness and majesty, remind us that true prophecy is born out of Godβs presence. In a world crowded with competing voices, this lesson invites us once more to listen to the voice that issues from the throne. For only those who have beheld Godβs glory can speak of Him with credibility.
Memory Text: Isajah 6:8Β – βAlso I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: βWhom shall I send, and who will go for Us?β Then I said, βHere am I! Send meβ β
Content:
7.1 βHere I AmβSend Me!β
Cleansed, Called, SentβIsaiahβs Response to Godβs Grace
Isaiahβs call did not begin with his willingness, but with an honest encounter with Godβs holiness. Confronted by divine glory, he saw his own unworthinessβa realization that humbles every human heart. Yet God did not leave him in the dust of his sin: a burning coal touched his lips, cleansing him and equipping him for service. This forgiveness changed everythingβfrom a reluctant bystander into a volunteer. His famous words, βHere am I; send me!β show that true calling is only possible once the heart has been purified. Likewise, through Christβs grace we too can boldly say βYesβ to Godβs call in the world.
7.2 The Two Cherubim
The Cherubim at Edenβs GateβGuardians of Life, Signs of Hope
The two cherubim stationed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden were not only guardians but also a prophetic symbol of hope. Placed at the eastern gate and suffused with divine glory, they recall Godβs presence above the mercy seat, flanked by cherubim in the tabernacle. Although they barred access to the Tree of Life, they also held out a promise: the way back to God was not lost forever. Even in the expulsion lay the promise of redemptionβmade visible by the light between the cherubim. These heavenly beings announce not only judgment but also grace, pointing forward to Christ, who by His sacrifice would reopen the path to paradise.
7.3 Like Burning Coals of Fire
Fire, Wings, and GloryβA Vision of Godβs Throne
The cherubimβmysterious creatures of light and motionβare always depicted in Scripture as close to Godβs throne. In Ezekielβs vision they burn like coals of fire, revealing Godβs overwhelming majesty even in the midst of Babylonian exile. Despite the darkness of their situation, this scene reminds us that Godβs rule remains supremeβeven amid chaos. Parallels in Isaiah and John show that Godβs holiness is unchanging, His presence both awe-inspiring and comforting. When we stand before this holiness, we recognize our own fragilityβand our desperate need for grace. The cherubim remind us that God is both just and merciful, and that His glory does not abandon His people, even in exile.
7.4 God Among His People
God at the Centerβfrom the Wilderness to Eternity
The layout of Israelβs camp around the tabernacle was no accident, but a divine message: God intended to dwell in the very center of His people. Each tribe had its place surrounding the sanctuaryβordered, connected, and meaningful. Rabbinic tradition assigns each tribe a symbolic image (lion, man, ox, eagle), echoing the four living creatures of Ezekiel and Revelationβas if heaven itself were foreshadowed in the wilderness. This pattern extends to the New Jerusalem, where God again dwells at the center and His people gather around Him. Today, God still calls us to place Him at the center of our lives. Intimacy with Him is not created by geographical arrangement but by devotion, worship, and genuine community.
7.5 The Fall of Lucifer
From Throne to FallβLuciferβs Pride and Christβs Victory
Luciferβs fall is among the greatest tragedies of creation. Once a covering cherub in Godβs immediate presence, he fell into rebellion through pride and self-exaltation. Ezekiel and Isaiah portray this descent as a shift from light to darkness, from praise to accusation. In stark contrast, Revelation 14 shows the redeemed, saved by the Lambβs blood, standing on Mount Zionβwhere Lucifer once stood. Godβs grace is so vast that fallen humanity is not only forgiven but also appointed heirsβfilling the gap left by the fallen angels. This grace compels us: our task is to carry this gospel to all nations with clarity, humility, and passion.
7.6 Summary
When Heaven Touches EarthβGodβs Voice in Prophecy
Lesson 7 has explored the prophetic foundations that testify to Godβs nearness, holiness, and love. From Isaiahβs call we see that true prophecy always springs from an encounter with Godβs glory and the experience of forgiveness. The cherubimβguardians of the sanctuary and symbols of divine presenceβthread through all biblical prophecy, pointing to Godβs desire to dwell among His people. From Eden to Revelation, we learn: God reveals Himself to save, not to destroy. Luciferβs fall warns us where pride leads, while the redeemed are called back to the throne by the Lamb. Prophecy is not an end in itself but Godβs invitation to hear His voiceβand to follow.
Sunday: Here I Am, Send Me
Daily Lesson for Sunday 11th of May 2025
Years ago, a church decided to renovate an outdated basement to create a new fellowship hall. One of the first things they did was to install new lights, believing that they would make the space seem more beautiful. Once they were installed, however, the space looked even worse, because bright lights have a way of revealing flaws.
Isaiahβs stunning vision of Godβs throne left him painfully aware of his shortcomings. β βWoe is me,β β he lamented, β βfor I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hostsβ β (Isaiah 6:5, NKJV). We would feel the same if we were suddenly escorted into the presence of the Lord. The light is bright enough to remove all of our excuses. In Godβs presence, we sense that we are lost. Isaiah was in for the surprise of a lifetime.
Read Isaiah 6:6-8. Isaiah knew that sin means that we are βundone.β The wages of sin is death. But instead of leaving us to the consequences of sin, a God of love pulls us closer. What was the outcome of this meeting, and why is it important?
Isaiah was purged of his sin when a seraph took a coal from the altar and touched his mouth with it. This was likely the altar of incense, where intercession was made by and for Godβs people (see Revelation 8:3-4). His sins were forgiven, and he was now considered fit to stand in Godβs presenceβbut, more than that, he was also commissioned to represent God to the world.
Interestingly enough, the word βseraphβ means βthe burning one.β Notice Jesusβ description of John the Baptistβs ministry in John 5:35ββ βHe was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his lightβ β (NKJV). Though, of course, John himself was a sinner in need of grace and salvation, his ministry pointed to the only One who could bring grace and salvation.
Jesus came as the perfect representation of the Fatherβs gloryβand God sent a prophet, a sinner, who performed a similar task as one of heavenβs seraphim.
Only after Isaiah knew that his sin was purged, did he say, β βHere am I! Send meβ β (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV). How can each one of us, our sins purged by the blood of Jesus, respond as Isaiah did here? |

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God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #999
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV).
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LE BASI PER LA PROFEZIA.
Approfondimento della quarta lezione del 2° trimestre 2025 a cura di Mariarosa Cavalieri, Gabriele Ciantia e Giorgio Iacono. π© Materiale utile qui:
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π https://uicca.org/nocciolo-2-trimestre-2025
π https://uicca.org/edizioni-adv-2-trimestre-2025 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HgPDDf-kj4
Ecclesiaste 2:24 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore
"Non c'è nulla di meglio per l'uomo del mangiare, del bere e del godersi il benessere in mezzo alla fatica che egli sostiene; ma anche questo ho visto che viene dalla mano di Dio". π Ecclesiaste 2:24
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π Apri la porta del tuo cuore
π£ Speaker: Liuanna Serra Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VswKzx84US0
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Three Church Leaders, & What Their Selection Means
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