“Three Cosmic Messages” encourages us to 
Watch, Ye Saints – Hymn 598 as we near the end of this old world’s history to witness the Second Coming of our Lord, and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful hymn to give courage, dear people, and is our theme for this quarter.

 We will be noting at times throughout the quarter that “
Tis Almost Time For The Lord To Come – Hymn 212 and we should be proclaiming the message that 
Jesus Is Coming Again – Hymn 213.

As The Church is the bride, we wish to be ready for our Bridegroom: 
Hymn 459 – As The Bridegroom to His Chosen. We will then sing 
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers – Hymn 599. This, our Sabbath afternoon introduction to our week of study, encourages.

 Sunday then makes the statement there are many who have been, and still are, and will be, those who can sing 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602 as they “keep the commandments of God”.

 “Satan is enraged that the gospel will be proclaimed, so let us march forward and 
Go, Preach My Gospel – Hymn 378 (Monday) as we continue being faithful: 
O Brother, Be Faithful – Hymn 602.

 In opposition to the human ideas at Babylon (Tuesday), we find our firm foundation in Christ: 
Hymn 235 – Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation, 
Hymn 348 – The Church Has One Foundation and 
Hymn 509 – How Firm A Foundation. We are then able to 
Only Trust Him – Hymn 279.

 The urgent call is raised (Wednesday) 
Come, All Christians Be Committed – Hymn 634. Once again we are reminded that 
The Church Has One Foundation – Hymn 348 because 
My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less – Hymn 522 where Christ is The Solid Rock.

So, dear people, be encouraged to go forward and
“Lift up the trumpet and loud let it ring, Jesus IS coming again” – Hymn 213.

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 fall of Babylon must apply to religious bodies that have become corrupt; not only the Mother is mentioned, but also her daughters have fallen and become corrupt.
May 27, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:8, Revelation 17:1,2.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What solemn announcement does this angel make, and what did Babylon do to warrant such an announcement?
3. Personal Application: What’s our only protection from the negative influences from this power; mentally, physically, and spiritually? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Since ancient Babylon was destroyed hundreds of years ago, this must have a spiritual application. How does modern Babylon compare to ancient Babylon?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Revelation 17:1,2,15; Revelation 18:1-4.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How extensive is Babylon’s influence in power according to these verses?
3. Personal Application: What role do the people giving the three angel’s messages have in being used to call “God’s people” out of Babylon? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why is Satan so angry with the remnant people who give the three angel’s messages and have the testimony of Jesus and keep God’s commandments? I thought we were saved by grace. People who try to earn salvation by works are lost anyway.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Revelation 17:4-6, Matthew 16:18, Revelation 17:14.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What are the characteristics or nature of this evil system?
3. Personal Application: What promises are given to His disciples regarding His church? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “So do you believe that everyone in the Catholic church or in the Protestant churches are lost or not going to heaven unless they join your church?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 50:33-38, Jeremiah 51:17,47.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2.  What was ancient Babylon’s relationship to idol worship and what was God’s response to it?
3. Personal Application: How is modern Babylon associated with idol worship? Is there a danger of any church or church member being caught up in idol worship of any kind? 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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Read Revelation 17:1-2, Revelation 17:15 and Revelation 18:1-4. How extensive is Babylon’s influence?

The fallen church system has an international reach influencing people around the world with her deceptions. Satan is enraged that the gospel will be proclaimed to every “nation, tribe, tongue, and people” and this “gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world,” so he employs every possible deception to captivate the minds of the “inhabitants of the earth” (Revelation 14:6, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 17:2, NKJV).

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Revelation 17:2 continues its explanation of the mystery of Babylon the great by declaring that she has “committed fornication” with the kings of the earth. What is fornication? It’s an illicit union. In the fallen church system, uniting with the state. In the true church system, the church is united with Jesus Christ. The fallen church looks to the political leaders of the earth for power and authority. It seeks the state to enforce its decrees. Rather than drawing her strength from Jesus as her true head, she looks to the state for support.

Revelation 17:2 continues its dramatic portrayal:

“And the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication” (NKJV). The symbolism of the pure juice of the grape is used throughout the New Testament to represent the untainted, pure blood of Christ poured out for our salvation on the cross (Matthew 26:27-29). In Luke 22:20 Jesus says, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” (NKJV). When the pure, new wine of the gospel is distorted, and the teachings of the Word of God are replaced with the teachings of human religious leaders, it becomes the “wine of Babylon.” (See Matthew 15:9.)

Notice, too, that God calls His people out of Babylon. In other words, no matter how corrupt and evil the system is, its reach is so wide that it encompasses, at least for a certain time, His faithful ones, or “my people,” (Revelation 18:4) as He calls them. Yet, the time is coming when God will call them out of that corrupt and evil system, which is about to fall because of its corrupt and evil nature, this “dwelling place of demons” and the “cage for every unclean and hated bird” (Revelation 18:2, NKJV).

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Read Revelation 12:17 and Revelation 17:14. How is God’s church described, and what is Satan’s reaction to it?

Down through the centuries, God has always had a people who have been faithful to Him. Revelation 12:17 describes their faithfulness as those who “keep the commandments of God,” and also who are elsewhere depicted as “called, chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14, NKJV).

Read Revelation 14:8 and Revelation 17:1-2. What solemn announcement does the angel make, and what did Babylon do to warrant such an announcement?

John wrote the book of Revelation at the end of the first century. By this time, the ancient city of Babylon was a dust heap. When John wrote down the messages in the book of Revelation, the literal city of Babylon had been destroyed for more than several centuries.

In Revelation the ancient city of Babylon is taken to be a type, or symbol, of the end-time Babylon. In the prophecies of Revelation, Babylon represents a false religious system that will have similar characteristics to Old Testament Babylon. The principles that guided ancient Babylon will be the undergirding structure of modern, spiritual Babylon.

In Revelation 17:1-6, a woman dressed in purple and scarlet strides across the landscape of time. This woman rides upon a scarlet-colored beast. The Bible calls her a harlot. She has left her true lover, Jesus Christ. Here the apostle John gives us a graphic portrayal of an apostate system of religion that has powerful influence in the world. Look at the wording: this power was one with “whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication” (Revelation 17:2, NKJV). Drunk? Always a negative in the Bible. And fornication? Symbolic of the false teachings, false doctrine, and practice.

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Read for This Week’s Study: Revelation 17:1-2, Revelation 17:15; Revelation 18:1-4; Revelation 17:4-6; Matthew 16:18; Jeremiah 50:33-38; Psalm 115:4-8.

Memory Text: “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14, NKJV).

The great controversy theme is summarized in Revelation with the symbolism of two women: one clothed with the sun, in Revelation 12:1-17, and one dressed in scarlet, in Revelation 17:1-18.

The striking symbol of the woman clothed with the sun, in the dazzling glory of Christ, is found in Revelation 12:1-17. She is faithful to her true lover, Jesus. She is not defiled with the corruption of false doctrines. Throughout the Bible, a pure woman symbolizes the bride of Jesus, or the true church. In Jeremiah 6:2, the prophet says, “I have likened the daughter of Zion to a lovely and delicate woman” (NKJV). The prophet uses the expression “daughter of Zion” or a faithful woman to describe God’s people. (See also Ephesians 5:25-32 and Hosea 2:20.)

In contrast, the Bible likens apostasy to harlotry or adultery (James 4:4). Speaking of Israel’s rebellion and unfaithfulness, Ezekiel laments, “You are an adulterous wife, who takes strangers instead of her husband“ (Ezekiel 16:32, NKJV).

In this week’s lesson, we will study these two women of Revelation and probe, more deeply, the conflict between truth and error.

Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, May 27.

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