The biblical description of the New Jerusalem is what Abraham saw by faith. “For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God” (Hebrews 11:10). The New Jerusalem is God’s masterpiece, built for those who love Him and keep His commandments. The New Jerusalem will be the home of God’s faithful children in heaven during the millennium and, afterward, on the new earth for eternity. There is good news for those of us who don’t like packing or moving. God takes care of everything. John says he saw the city. “Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2, NKJV).

Read Revelation 21:1-27, NKJV. What are some of the things that we are promised?

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There’s so much here that our minds can barely comprehend, damaged as they are by sin, and knowing only a fallen sin-racked world. But what we can understand is so full of hope.

First, just as Jesus dwelt with us in this fallen world when He came in the flesh, He will dwell with us in the new one. What a privilege it must have been for those who saw Jesus up close and personal! We will have that opportunity again, only now without the veil of sin distorting what we see.

Then, too, how do we who know only tears and sorrow and crying and pain understand one of the greatest promises in all the Bible: “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4, NKJV)? All those “former things” will have passed away, things that never should have been here to begin with.

Also, flowing from the throne of God is the pure river of life, and on either side of the river is the tree of life. God’s throne will be there, and “they shall see His face” (Revelation 22:4, NKJV). Again, the redeemed will live in a closeness to God that, for the most part, we don’t have now.

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“MANAGING FOR THE MASTER Till He Comes” will show us that 
God Is Working His Purpose Out – Hymn 225 in all our we do and say. May we be encouraged by this hymn for this quarter and that 
In Our Work And In Our Play – Hymn 591 we will work until Jesus comes. Hence, a choice of theme hymns for this quarter.

The studies this week give wholeheartedly to singing 
Hymn 602 – O Brother, Be Faithful all because of God’s great faithfulness in
Hymn 100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness.

Our encouragement comes on Sabbath afternoon that 
God Is My Strong Salvation – Hymn 339 all because of God’s 
Amazing Grace – Hymn 108.

The reward that will be given by our gracious God is in: 
Hymn 209 – That Glorious Day Is Coming verse 2, 
Hymn 210 – Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying verse 2, 
Hymn 359 – Hark! The Voice Of Jesus Calling verse 1, and 
Hymn 621 – Gracious Father, Guard Thy Children verse 2, to name a few hymns. This is all because of our dear Jesus who went to the cross: 
Hymn 312 – Near The Cross because of His 
Amazing Grace – Hymn 108.

Monday reiterates “our part is simply to believe Him”: 
Hymn 486 – I Do Believe.

On this old earth, it is difficult for humankind to imagine The New Jerusalem: 
Hymn 420 Jerusalem, My Happy Home and 
Hymn 421 – Jerusalem The Golden. Oh, the joy to be 
Face To Face – Hymn 206 with our dear Saviour.

With our Eyes On The Prize (Thursday), we sing Philippians 4:19 in 
Hymn 104 – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. Just as Paul wrote of this, he also wrote for us to 
Fight The Good Fight – Hymn 613.

Today, and every day, we look forward to Jesus coming again. Oh, what a day that will be 
When We All Get To Heaven – Hymn 633 because 
That Glorious Day Is Coming – Hymn 209.

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 : Grace makes us new creatures in Christ, fashioned unto good works. All good works are fruits of faith that God gives, and the works of salvation are wrought by God Himself.
March 25, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 40:10, Psalm 22:12..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What do these texts mean to us? How should we respond to what it says?
3. Personal Application: How are we blessed by keeping God’s commandments if it is not the cause of salvation but gives us the right to enter into the Holy City? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “What is the difference between salvation by grace and a reward according to works? Isn’t a reward according to our works a way of working for salvation, or working for a reward?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Revelation 21:1-4,7,8.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What are some things that we are promised?
3. Personal Application: What is the difference between the saved and the lost in these verses? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why is Revelation so harsh on people’s deeds and actions as unsavable? I thought Christ’s blood covered all when He died on the cross and the believer accepts Him by faith.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Matthew 25:14-23.

1. Ask class members to share a short
2. Who is the one traveling into a far country? Who does he entrust his goods to? What does it mean to settle accounts?
3. Personal Application: How do you think you would fare when God comes to settle accounts with you? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “I thought talents were gifts that God gives people to share the gospel, but this seems to refer talents to money and how the believer uses it to God’s glory. Doesn’t the rich Christian have an advantage over a poor one, if this is true?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Romans 8:16-18.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What motivated Paul to be a faithful steward to what God had blessed him with?
3. Personal Application: Why would you or anyone else be concerned and responsible for the financés that you have to serve God and others? 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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As human beings (and whether we like it or not), an eternity awaits us. And according to the Bible, this eternity will come in one of two manifestations, at least for each of us individually: either eternal life or eternal death. That’s it. No middle ground. No straddling, a bit of one side or another. Instead, it is one (life) or the other (death). This truly is a case of all or nothing.

Read Romans 6:23 and John 3:16. What options are presented to us?

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It is hard to imagine two starker or more distinct choices, isn’t it?

Chances are that if you are reading this, you have chosen eternal life, or certainly are thinking about it. God has the unique ability to do whatever He says He can do — to fulfill all His promises. Our part is simply to believe Him, rest upon the merits of Jesus, and by faith obey His Word.

Read John 14:1-3. What is the Lord’s counsel to us in verse 1, and what does He promise to us in verses 2 and 3?

In the final days of His earthly ministry, Jesus gave these amazing words of hope and courage to His disciples. These words would lift their spirits in times of discouragement and trial. They should do the same for us. Jesus came from heaven, went back to heaven, and has promised us, “I will come again and I will receive you unto Myself so you can be with Me there.”

And, perhaps more than anything else, Christ’s death on the cross at His first coming is our greatest assurance of His second coming, for without the Second Coming, what good was His first one? As sure as we are that Jesus died for us on the cross is as sure as we can be that, yes, as He promised: “I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:3, NKJV).

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