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Monday: The Coming Crisis
Daily Lesson for Monday 10th of June 2024
The mark of the beast prophecy in Revelation 13:1-18 tells us about the fiercest and very worst stage of Satan’s war against God. Ever since Jesus died on the cross, the enemy has known he was defeated, but he is determined to take as many as possible down with him. His first strategy in this campaign is deception. When deception does not work, he resorts to force. He is ultimately behind the decree that anyone who refuses to worship the beast or receive his mark will be put to death.
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Religious persecution, of course, is not new. It has been around ever since Cain killed Abel for obeying God’s command. Jesus said it would happen even among believers.
Read John 16:2, Matthew 10:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, and 1 Peter 4:12. What did the New Testament church experience, and how does that apply to Christ’s end-time church?
Throughout Christian history, persecution was common. It happened in pagan Rome but was especially evident in the vicious persecution of Bible-believing Christians by the medieval church. The mark of the beast is the final link in this hellish chain. Like past persecutions, it is designed to force everyone to conform to a certain set of beliefs and an approved system of worship.
The prophecy indicates that persecution will start with economic sanctions: no one can buy or sell unless they have the mark. Anyone who refuses to receive the mark will eventually be placed under a death decree (Revelation 13:15,17).
The devil already is preparing professed Christians to receive the mark of the beast when the final test comes by encouraging them to make compromises in their lives. When it appears that the whole world is following the beast in wondering admiration (Revelation 13:3), suddenly the scene changes, and the prophetic camera focuses on God’s people. Revelation 14:12 gives us this picture. “Here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” (NKJV). God’s people live lives of godly obedience. By His grace, they stand firm when everything is shaking all around them. While the world is following the beast, they “follow the Lamb wherever He goes” (Revelation 14:4, NKJV). By the power of Christ, they triumph over the powers of hell arrayed against them.
As we saw in lesson 9, the central conflict between good and evil is over worship. The beast uses deception and, when that fails, force and coercion.
How quickly now do you allow, if at all, economic considerations to compromise your Sabbath keeping?
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God First Your Daily Prayer Meeting – June 9, 2024
Matthew 21:22 – "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here. https://bit.ly/3GdFXpR Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2helCxeFc_E
SATIRE – GC: Adventist Women Must Waterski/Wakeboard in Full-Length Dresses
In a move anticipating summer water sports, the General Conference (GC) has issued a new mandate: all female Adventist waterskiers/wakeboarders must don full-length dresses while participating in the sport. “After careful consideration and extensive committee meetings,” said Dr. Traditio N. Progress, spokesperson for the GC, “we’ve determined that the most appropriate and modest attire for […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-gc-adventist-women-must-waterski-wakeboard-in-full-length-dresses/
11: The Impending Conflict – Singing with Inspiration
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.
Our greatest encouragement this week comes from
Hymn 506 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, a God who goes on to teach us
Don’t Forget The Sabbath – Hymn 388.
We continue to learn to keep
Standing On The Promises – Hymn 518 so that we can raise our voices in
I Sing The Mighty Power Of God – Hymn 88.
Sunday shows us who to worship:
O, Worship The Lord – Hymn 6 and
O, Worship The King – Hymn 83, concluding with
We Love Thy Sabbath, Lord – Hymn 390 due to our deep faith.
With “The Coming Crisis” (Monday), it is best to
Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus – Hymn 618.
All these hymns spring up throughout each day of our study this week. 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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