To learn of the “Allusions, Images and Symbols” in Bible Prophecy we are really in great need of saying to God 
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 so we are able to learn with His abundant help. This will be our theme for this, the second quarter of Bible Study, 2025.

 Our Memory Text encourages us to “praise you, Our God”. We are able to do this in
Hymn 30 – O Praise Ye The Lord, 
Hymn 25 – Praise The Lord, His Glories Show, Alleluia, 
Hymn 26 – Praise The Lord, You Heavens Adore Him, 
Hymn 29 – Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above and 
Hymn 30 – Holy God, We Praise Your Name, just name a few from our SDA Hymnal.

 God is “A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble” says Sunday’s study time. We are encouraged in Psalm 46:10 “be still….” as does 
Hymn 461 – Be Still, My Soul with us knowing that we have 
A Mighty Fortress – Hymn 506 in our wonderful God. The study continues and shows us that 
Jesus Is Coming Again – Hymn 213.

With all the turmoil in the world, Monday climaxes in showing us that we can 
Hold Fast Til I Come – Hymn 600.

It is with gratefulness we can see that 
God Is My Strong Salvation – Hymn 339 (Friday), knowing that “Christ makes it possible for God’s face to shine on us”: 
Hymn 345 – Christ Is The World’s True Light because “God intends that we reflect His Light to the rest of the world”: 
Hymn 580 – This Little Light Of Mine I’m going to let it shine. We are able to do this splendidly when asking 
Jesus, Guide Our Way – Hymn 553 as it says on Friday – “Christ: He guides and empowers us”.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless 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.”

(1)

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/9-in-the-psalms-part-2-singing-with-inspiration/

Key Thought: These Psalms present God as our Refuge, our King, our Judge, and our Priest. He comforts, protects, delivers,and is our justice.
May 31, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 4:23-26, Psalm 46.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What is this telling us about the fate of the pre-Advent world?
3. Personal Application: Even though our world seems chaotic and out of control, how can we believe that things will work out for us if we remain faithful? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “What about those in other countries who haven’t heard or don’t want to listen to the Christian message? Are they going to be left to die outside of Christ if we don’t reach them, or is God going to take the work in His own hands?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Psalm 47:1-4.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does this tell us about our place in Christ’s kingdom?
3. Personal Application: How do you think God intends to finish His work? What part do His church members play? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I don’t know if God exists. I think it is an invention to keep people in line and follow the rules, an opiate for the masses. We live, we die, that’s it. We just have to try and make things as pleasant in this life as possible.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Psalm 7:5, Rev. 14:9-12.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What are some of the issues in the judgment?
3. Personal Application: What present events could easily lead to what is coming in the last days? What obstacles are still in place? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “We should as Christians try to make this world as perfect as we can. We should be involved in political, social, civil, and economic issues to make things in our lives as good as we can..” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Psalm 67, Revelation 14:6-12.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How does this psalm help you understand the role of God’s people in Revelation 14:6-12?.
3. Personal Application: What obligations should we as individuals and as a church feel toward teaching others the truths that are essential to the everlasting gospel? 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).

(0)

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/9-in-the-psalms-part-2-teaching-plan/

Daily Lesson for Monday 26th of May 2025

Much of the language in the book of Psalms is symbolic, but when it comes to the language that points forward to the ultimate resetting of our planet, we have little reason to believe that it is merely symbolic. Psalms 46:1-11 reminds us that the physical earth will be deeply affected by Christ’s return. But it is not merely the rocks and ocean that will be affected; the grand climax of earth’s history will mean the breakdown of worldly kingdoms—the miserable systems of human government that have caused so much suffering over the millennia.

In the end, all these powers, and all the evil and suffering that they have brought upon humanity, will come to a complete end.

Image © Review & Herald Publishing at Goodsalt.com

Bible prophecy shows us what will happen to this world. The vision of Daniel 7:1-28, for instance, shows us a stormy sea from which the nations of the world arise. The winds of strife and warfare blow across the Gentile sea (the earth), producing one worldly kingdom after another, and not one of them can solve the very real problems that beset the human race. The worldly leaders we dare to trust almost always prove to be as sinful and selfish as the rest of us.

None of the kingdoms shown to Daniel proved to be a secure home for God’s people (though some were better than others). But we know that we have citizenship in the kingdom of God (Philippians 3:20), and, high above the chaos of this planet, there is a throne that cannot be moved (see Ezekiel 1:26). Jesus taught that the world will move into deeper disorder as we approach the moment of Christ’s return (Matthew 24:1-51), but we can hold out in faith, regardless of the condition of our planet, because we know that God has not lost control, and that He will fulfill His promises: “The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (Psalms 46:6-7, NKJV). Short term, things are not going greatly nor will they. Long term? That—thanks to Jesus—is a whole other matter.

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

(0)

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-09-hope-amid-turmoil/

Daily Lesson for Sunday 25th of May 2025

Psalms 46:1-11 appears to touch on a theme that we find in the book of Hebrews: that of something better. Jesus is better than the earthly high priest, His sacrifice is better than all the animal sacrifices, and the heavenly sanctuary is better than the types that existed on earth.

Image © Lars Justinen at Goodsalt.com

This psalm takes a different approach, however. The author is not taking good things and contrasting them with better things; he is contrasting a world in rebellion—and the terrible consequences it has brought—with promise of the better things that God is planning for us.

Indeed, this psalm is filled with hope and promise that, even amid the desolation and trial and suffering and wars that we face, ultimately we are to “be still, and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10) and to rest in the assurance that one day all of this is going to end and that God “will be exalted in the earth” (Psalms 46:10).

Notice, too, what is written here. “Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea” (Psalms 46:2, NKJV).

One cannot help but be reminded of the scenes that will take place at the Second Coming: “Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place” (Revelation 6:14, NKJV). And this: “Looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat” (2 Peter 3:12, NKJV). Our present world, with all its attendant evils, isn’t going to last forever, and what comes afterward promises us something that our minds now can barely fathom. For now, though, we just need to hold on, persevering in faith and clinging to the revelation of God that we have, especially in Jesus on the cross.

<–Sabbath Monday–>

(0)

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-09-a-very-present-help-in-the-time-of-trouble/

Daily Lesson for Sabbath 24th of May 2025

Image © Pacific Press

Read for This Week’s Study: Psalms 46:1-11, Jeremiah 4:23-26, Psalms 47:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Psalms 75:1-10, Revelation 14:6-12.

Memory Text:

“Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah” (Psalms 67:3-4, NKJV).

When thinking of final events, we tend to focus on the beasts and the powers of Revelation. And, of course, they have a big role—an important one, too. Otherwise, God would not have put them in the Bible for us to understand them (see Revelation 1:3).

Prophecy, however, also deals with key issues associated with sin and suffering, judgment, the battle between good and evil, the nature of justice and injustice, persecution, and more.

The Psalms also deal with these issues in great depth, exploring nearly every possible human emotion—from dark despondency to unbridled joy. We see Israel preparing for battle against the forces of darkness. We read about individuals wrestling with the question of why doesn’t God address evil more directly and immediately, a question that no doubt we all have asked. We are directed to the sanctuary for answers, and there also are repeated appeals to God’s status as Creator. Are these not issues and questions that we, in our context today, wrestle with, as well?

Of course, this is why we will continue unpacking the book of Psalms in order to learn more about these crucial truths.

*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, May 31.

Sunday–>

(0)

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-09-in-the-psalms-part-2/