View an in-depth discussion of Precursors in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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Daily Lesson for Wednesday 18th of June 2025

It’s not just the Old Testament that gives us precursors to final events; the New Testament does, as well. Life was not easy for first-century Christians. They were hated by many of their own fellow religionists, who saw them as a threat to the faith of Moses. They also faced the wrath of the pagan Roman Empire. “The powers of earth and hell arrayed themselves against Christ in the person of His followers. Paganism foresaw that should the gospel triumph, her temples and altars would be swept away; therefore she summoned her forces to destroy Christianity. The fires of persecution were kindled.”—Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 39.

There is a story in the book of Acts that demonstrates, quite powerfully, what God’s people might expect as we head toward the scenario found in Revelation 13:1-18.

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James had been beheaded, and Peter was to be next; there was a death penalty against Christians. Perhaps one of the most remarkable aspects of this story can be found in the fact that Peter is sleeping on what should be the worst night of his life—so soundly that the angel actually has to strike him to wake him up!

Peter, of course, was miraculously set free and found his way to a meeting of believers who had trouble believing that he had really been delivered, even though they had been praying. The Bible says they were _astonished_—which makes one wonder how often we pray and scarcely dare to believe that God will actually answer us.

Some believers were spared; others were killed. As we approach the end time, the same thing will happen. Even Peter, though spared then, eventually died for his faith. Jesus Himself even told him how: “ ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.’ This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, ‘Follow Me’ ” (John 21:18-19, NKJV).

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Key Thought : Daniel and Revelation focus on the ultimate fate of the world/. But they are messages of hope: God will save His faithful followers at the end of time.
June 21, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 2:31-45.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What was Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, and how did Daniel interpret it?
3. Personal Application: How can we be sure that the last kingdom will come and fight against God’s people in the name of God? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How does Daniel 2 prove to us that God knows the future and is in charge of it?” How would you respond to your relative? .

2. Have a volunteer read Daniel 3:1-12, 17,18.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What is important about the statue being pure gold and the king demanding that everyone worship it?
3. Personal Application: What do the Hebrew youth’s words teach us about faith and what it may demand of us at times? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “How can we avoid the easy rationalisations to compromise our faith in the little things? If we continue to compromise on the little, daily things, how can we stand when we face the larger issues of economics, jail, and death?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Revelation 13:11-17; 14:9-12; Rev 16:2; Rev 19:20, 20:4.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What contrast is present here that pits the commandments of God against the commandments of men?
3. Personal Application: How do we shake off the spirit of fear and find God’s message of hope even when facing persecution for our faith? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How should we relate to Catholic people? How is the Babylon mentality found in our church, in our characters, and in our relationships? How do we shift from a Babylon mentality to a Biblical mindset?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Matthew 12:9-14, John 5:1-16.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What caused the religious leaders to want to kill Jesus?
3. Personal Application: How could people rationalise not wanting to die because of breaking one of the commandments of God? 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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