SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON

QUARTERLY
Senior Division, Fourth Quarter, 1964.

The Gospel of
The Kingdom of Christ
 FOREWORD

"Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it 1& In heaven."

Matthew 6:10.
The lessons for the last quarte,r of this year are designed to give
us a better understanding of the temporary kingdom promised to Israel
-and the promised kingdom of glory which will be established at the
second coming of Christ. Many controversial views have been pub-
lished regarding this matter. Some try to prove that th~ k.ingdom of
glory to- which the Bible refers, will be established in Paleetine and
Christ will establish His throne there. The present Commonwealth of
Ilsrael is suggested to be a step in this direction and that the Messiah
i's still to come to establish His throne in Palestine. Nevertheless, our
primary concern should be to learn what is revealed in the Bible
pnd tClike our stand on what the Lord has said.
"Nqt until the personal advent of Christ can His people recebre
the kingdom. The Saviour said: "When the Son of man shall come
in His glory, and all, the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon
the throne of His glory: and before Him shall be gathered all nations:
and He shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth
his sheep from the goats: and He shall set the sheep on His right
hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them
on His right hand, Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the king·
dom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Matt. 25:31-34.
We have seen by the Scriptures just given that when the Son of man
comes, the dead are raised incorruptible and the living are changed.
By this great change they are prepared to receive the kingd-:>m; for
Paul says: "Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom at God;
neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. I Cor. 15:50. M!ln in his
present state is mortal; corruptible; but the kingdom of God will
be incorruptible, enduring forever. But when leeus comes, He confers
immor<tcclity upon His people; and then He calls them to inherit the
kin'gdom of which they have hitherto be&n only heil'll." Great CoD-
b-oversy, pp. 322,323..

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I.e.0Il No. I-Sabba1h October 3, 1964.

THE OIDGIN OF THE FIRST DOMINION

QuestlODa

1. Wha1 authentic report do we have of the begInning of this world?

Genem 1:1.
2. What pr,ogramme fiollowed the crea1i'On of the earth? Gen.. 1:5-25.

3. What was God's f\nal act of creation and by wha't meana did
DIan become a living creature? Gen. 1:26.27; 2:7;.
4. What lights and privileges wem given to Adam and Eve In thill
u..w planet? Gen. 1:28.
5. What provisIon was made that everlasting lite could be mai\l1-
tainled? Genesis 1 :29.

6. Wha't Is one of the gr.Eratest ev;denClas we have that a personaL

everlasting God was in existence berore all thinqs. cOn,ir~ to
the theory of evolution? What other peNon Is revealed as beln'J
in existence with God at creCition? Genesis 1:26.

NOTE): "In the crecrtion of man was manifest the agency of a per-
sonal God. When God had made man in His image, the human form
was perfect in all its arrangements, but it was without life. Then a
/personal, self-existing God breathed into that form the breath of life,
and man became a liVing, breathing, intelligent being. "Testimonies,
Volume 8, page 264.
7. What provistona cUd God make for the other creatures of the
world? Genesis 1:30.
8. WhUe mcm mceived the- ownership of this planet as his heritagtll.
what did the Lord give Adam an'd Eve as a token of Hi's love?
Genests 2:8,15.16.
9. What conditlon WCD set before man as a test of his loyalty to
God? Genesis 2:17.

NOT;E: "Our first parents, though created Innocent and holy, were
nat placed beyond the poss.lbllity of wrongdoing. God made them
free moral agents, capable of appreciating the wisdom and benevo-
,Ience of His character, and the justice of His requirements and with
full liberty to yield or to withhold obedience. They 'Were te enjoy com-
munion with God and with the holy angels; but before they could be
 rendered eternally secure their loyalty must be tested. At the velY be-
ginning of man'e existence a check was placed upon the desire for .eIf-
~ndulgence, the fatal passion that lay at the foundation of Satan's
fall. The tree ot knowledge, which stood near the tree of life in
the midst of the garden, was ·to be a test of their obedience, faith and
love of dur first parents. While permitted to eat freely of every tree,
they were. forbidden to taste of this, on pain of death. They were aleo
·to be exposed to the temptations of Satan; but if they endured the
·t1"ial, they would finally be placed beyond his power, to enjoy per-
petual favour with God." Patrtarcha and Prophet&' pp. '8,'9.
10. Did mcm proYe him.elf loyal and true to the triust given hlm by
hi'. Creator? Eccl. 7:29; Gen. 3:22-24: P.alm 52:2.

Le..o. NOt. 2-Sabbath. October 10, 1964.

THE KINGDOM OF GRACE ESTABLISHED

Que.tioaa
1. What waa the re.uh of obeytn;g the yoke of the s ...peDl In \he
garden? G--. 3:22-2'.
NOTE: "In ord&I' to possess an endless eXistence, man muet continue
to partake of the tree o~ life. Deprived of this, his vitality would
g'radually diminish unli! life shOUld become exine!.. It was Satan's
plan that Adam and Eve should by disobedience incur God's displeasure;
and then, if they failed to obtain forgiveness, he hoped that they would
eat of the tree o~ life, and thus perpetuate an existence of sin and
misery. But after man's fall, holy angels were immediately commissioned
to guard the tree of life. Around these angels flashed beams of light
haVing the appearance of a glittering sword. None of the family of
Adam were permitted to pass that barrier to partake of the lifSrgiving
fruit; hence there is not an immortal sinner." Patr1arhhs and Proph. p. 60.

2. After the faU of OW' flnt parent•• WQlI man left Without hope? Even
after the deatht sentence wall pronounced, what el.qns of hope were
giYen? Gell8sIB 3:17-2l'.
NOTE: "Before the Father He (Christ) pleaded in the sinner's behalf,
while the host of heaven awai·ted the result with an intensity of inter-
est that words cannot express. Long continued was that mysterioue
communing-'the- counsel of peace (Zechariah 6:13) for the fallen sons
of men. The plan of salvation had been laid before the creation of the
earth; for Christ is 'the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world'
(Revelation 13:8); yet it was a struggle, even with the King of the
universe, to yield up His Son to die for the guilty race. But 'God so

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loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever
b&1ie-veth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life: John 3:16
Oh, the mystery of redemption! the love of God for a world that did
not love Him! Who can know the depths of that love which 'passeth
knowledge'? Through endless ages immor·tal minds, seeking to com-
prehend the mystery of that incomprehensible love, will wonder and
adore." Ibid. pp. 63-64.
~. Did Adam and EYe dte Immedlately after they had eaten of thle
.orbidd~n tree. the tree of knowledge. a. God had .aid they would?
Genesia 2:17.
NOTE: "The warning given to our first parents- 'in the day that thou
eatest thereof thou shalt surely die' (Genesis 2:17)-did not imply that
they were to die on the very day when they partook of the forbidden
fruit. But on that day the irrevocable sentence w,ould be pronounced.
Immortality was promised them on condition of obedience; by transgres-
sion they would forfeit eternal life. That very day they would be
doomed to death. Ibicl.. p. 60.
4. What wa:a the onty pOllllible meana by which man might be re-
deemed? Genesls 3:15.
NOTE: . The divlne Sell1tenoe pronounced ag.ainst Satan alter
the fall of man was also a prophecy, embracing all the ages to the close
of lime and foreshadowing the great conflict to engage all the races of
men who should live upon the earth.
"God declares: '1 will put enmity: This enmity Is not naturally
en·tertalned. When man transgressed the divine law, his nature became
eV'il, and he was In harmony, and not at variance, with Satan. There
exists na~urally no enmity between sinful man and the originator of
llln. Both became evil through apostasy. The. apostate Is never at
rest, except as he obtains sympathy and support by Inducing others to
follow his example. For this reason fallen angels and wicked men
unite in desperate companL'Onship. Had not God specially interposed,
Satan and man would have 8tl1tered into an alliance against Heaven;
and instead of cherishing enmity aagainst Satan, the whole human family
would have been united in opposition to God." The Great ControverllY.
page 505.
5. What ser:Vlce WCIII e...abllshed as a token of God'. promlllle of an
intercessor? How do we Icnow that Adam shared hill hope and
faith with hia children? Genesi. 4:3.4.
NOTE: "The two brothers erected their altars alike, and each brought
an offering. Abel presented a sacrifice. from the flock, in accordance
'wlth the Lord's directions. 'And the Lord had respect unto Abel and

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.to his offering.' Fire flashed from heaven and consumed the sacrifice.
But Cain disregarding the Lord's direct and expllclt command, presented
onlly an offering of fruit. There was no token from heaven to show
that it was accepted. Abel pleaded with hi, brother to approach
God In the divinely prescribed way, but his entreaties only made
Cain the more determined to follow his own will. As the eldest, he
~elt above being admonished by his brother and despised his counsel."
Patriarch. and Proph.t.I, pp. 71.72.

6. SiDce the beglnnJzlg of time and through all ages, what hall been
the focal point of the great contro....rsy? Rev. 1":12.

NOT·E: "Tr.ue faith, which relies wholly upon Christ, will be manifested
by obedience to all the requirements of God. From Adam's day to the
present time the great controversy has been concerning ob.edience to
God's law. . . ." Patriarch. and Prophet.l, p. 13.
"From the very beginning of the great controversy in heaven
it has been Satan's purpOse to ovarthrow the law of God. It was to
accomplish this that he entered upon his rebellion against the Creator,
and though he was cast out of heaven he has continued the same war-
fare upon the earth. To deceive men, and thus lead them to transgress
God's law, is the object which he has 'Steadfastly purst:ed. W·hether
this be accomplished by casting aside the law altogether, or by rejecting
one of its precepts the result will be ultimately the same. He that offends
'in one point', manifests contempt for the whole law; his influence and.
example are on the side of transgression; he becomes guilty of all.
James 2:10.
"In seeking to cast contempt upon the divine statutes, Satan has
perverted the doctrines of the Bible, ::md errors have thus become incorpor-
ated into the faith of thousands who profess to belJieve the Scriptures.
The last gr.eat conflict between truth and error is but the final struggle
of the long-standing controversy concerning the law of God. Upon thiS
battle. we are now entering--<I battle between the laws of men and
the precepts of Jehovah, between the religion of the Bible and the
religion of fable and tradition." Great Controversy, Po 582.

7. From the time of Creation to the deatrocUon of the antediluvian

world (approximately 1665 years), how many people were .aved?
II Peter 2:5.

NOTE: "Of the vast population of the earth before the Flood, only
eight souls believed and obeyed God's word through Noah ..." Pat'
riarche and Prophetll, Po 102.
8. To WhGM· did the whole lacrlftclal system poiDt? Rev. 13:8: John 1:29,
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 9. How many people w.re affected by the trans!tt.•••ton of Adam aDd
Eve and what is our only hop.? Roman. 3:23: 5:15,16.
10. From what time on was manltind expOlled to the temptations of SatlJSl?
To whom only will mercy be grant&d and through what m.aD/l?
Hebrews 11 :1-3,6,39.40.

11. Is there any possibility that th·. sinner can earn or obtal.n .a1vatloa
by hia own merits? Isaiah 64:6: Jam.s 2:20: Eph. 2:7,8.
NOTE: " . . . Humanity has no power to regenerate itself. It dOllS not
lend upward, toward the divine, but downward, toward the satanic.
Christ is our only hope. 'There is none other name under heaven given
among men, whereby w.e must be saved.' 'Nellher Is there salvation
in any other.' Acts 4:12." Ibid. p. 73.

Lesson No.3-Sabbath, October 17, 1964.

THE CALL OF GOD

QllesUonS

1. Whlll'e was Abraham dwelling when God called him to 9'0 to tNt
land whii::h was promised to Jilin and his poaterify? Genesis 12:1-3.

NOTE: "The call from heaven first came to Abraham while he dwelt
in 'Ur of the Chaldees' and in obedience to it he removed to Haran.
Patriarchs and Proph·ets, p. 127.
2. What necessity baa accomplished God'. caU to his faithful olle. In
every age, even to the very present time? ' What .hould we conal4er
more ear~5tly as we view the expel'illnclli of God'. leading III the
palt? I Corinthians 10:11: Romans 15:4.
NOTE: "The message· of God came to Abraham, 'Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land
that I will show thee.' In order that God might qualify him flor his
g.reat work as the keeper of the sacred orades, Abraham must be sep-
arated from the associations of his early life .. .' Ibid, p. 126

3. In spite· of the lad history of apOliasy, diY1slon and rebellion of

the chlldren of Israel, what can we sti'll lI!lle? D Cor. 6:11,18: G.n-
esis 49:10: Romans 9:28,29.

NOTE: ". . . Even in the darkest hours some would remain true to their
divine Ruler and in the midst of idolatry would live blameless in the
sight of a holy God. These faithful ones were numbered among the

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goodly remnant through whom the eternal purpose oj Jehovah was lin-
aHy to be fulfilled." Prbpbeta and KlnlJ-, p. 108.
f4. W'.hat great event took place in the' fonnCl'llOll of the Flnt ChrIstlCID
Church? What message cam. to those who were stIlcer. aDd dedi-
cated to God? Acta 2:37·40.
NOTE: "Notwithstanding Israel's failure as a nation, there remained
,among them a goodly remnant of such as should be saved. At the time
of the Saviour's advent there were faithlul men and women who had
received with gladness the message of John the Baptist, and had thus
been led to study anew the prophecies concerning the Messiah. When
the early Christian Church was lounded, it was composed of these faith-
ful Jews who recognized Jesus 01 Nazareth as the one lor whose advent
they had been longing. It is to this remnant that Paul relers when he
writes, 'If the first Iruit he holy, the lump is also holy: and il the root
be holy, so are the branches." Acts of the Apostles, Pp'_ 376,371.
5. What fundamental truth Is revealed l!n the calling of God and hi.
message to his faithful ones during the 'period of the seven. church.a?
I Corinthians 6:17.18.
NOTE: "In the choice 01 instrumentalities for the reforming 01 the church,
the same· divine plan is seen as in that for the planting of the church.
The heavenly Teacher passed by the great men of earth, the titled and
wealth.y, who were accustomed to receive praise and homage as leaders
of the people... ' The leading Reformers were men from humble lile,-
men who were most free 01 any of their time from pride of rank, and from
the influence of bigotry and priestcraf't. It is God's plan to employ
humble instruments to accomplish great results. Then the glory will
not be given to men, but to Him who works through them to will and to
do 01 His own good pleasure."
"The work of God in the earth presents, Irom age to age, a striking
similarity in every great reformation or religious movement. The prin-
ciples 01 God's dealing with men are ever the same. The Important
movements of the present have their parallel In those 01 the past.
and the experience 01 the church in former ages has lessons of great
value lor our own time." Great Controversy, pp. 171.343.
6. Why di:d God call Abraham out of the church establlshed by Noah?
Why was Abraham not left to refonn the very church which was
In apostaBY? What danger accompanied Abraham by biIDlJInlJ with
him, others who weie nOll directly called? Amoe 3:3.
NOTE: "The call from heaven first came to Abraham while he dwelt in
'Ur 01 the Chaldees', and in obedience to it he removed to Haran. Thus
far his father's family accompanied him; for with their idolatry they
united the worship 01 the true God. Here Abraham remained till the
death of Terah. But Irom his lather's grave the divine voice bade him
go forward. His brother Nahor with his household clung to their home
and their idols. Besides Sarah, the wile 01 Abraham, only Lot, the son
of Haran, long Siince dead, chose to share the patriarch's pilgrim life. . ."
Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 127.

7. Did Abraham take posaeaaiOl1 of the lcmd of Canaan? Did Abraham

believe in the promises of God? Hebre_ 11:8-10.

8. What was the strontgest test that came to Abraham? W·hat

testimony was given of Abraham after hia faSthfulnes8 lD thia grem
t. .t? Genesis 22:1-9: James 2:23.

9. What revelation did God give Abraham of the future? Gea. 15:13·16.

10. What was one of the most precious experiences which Abraham had
In his relation with h',eaven? W1hat accusation was brought by the
Jews to Chrtst? Genesis 18':1-5: John 8:53-58.

11. What other importcalt experience did Abraham make wMn he re-
turned from the rescue of Lot and what poeitlon did Abraham talcie
to the one h'e met? Gilnesls 14:18-20: Psalm 110:4.

Leason No>. 4--Sabbath, October 24, 1964.

THE PROMISED LAND

QUHtlou

1. How was ,he pl1edictlon given Abmham fulfUled, and who did God
use to accomplish 'hill PUrpOile.? Exodus 3:3-6.

NOTE: "As the years rolled on, and he wandered with his flocks in
solitary places, pondering upon the oppressed condition 01 his people,
h. recounted the dealings 01 God with his lathers, and the promises that
were the heritage of the chosen nation, and his prayers for Israel
ascended by day and by night. Heavenly ang.els shed their light
around him. Here, under the inspiration 01 the Holy Spirit, he wrote
the book 01 Genesis. The long years spent amid the desert solitudes
were rich in blessng, not alone to Moses and his people, but to the
world in all succeeding ages." Patriarchs and Prophets, Po 251.

2. Wlhat was the experience of Moses before the deliverance of the

.IsraeUtes llrom Egypt? What Ja the main cause of hlDdrance to the
crdvancement of the work of God? Luke 22:24-26.

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 NOTE': . "In slaying the Egyptian, Moses herd fallen into the same error
fiO often commWed by his fathers, of taking into their own hands the
'work that God had promised to do. It was not God's will to deliver
His people by warfare, as Moses thought, but by His own mighty power,
that the glory might be ascribed to Him alone. Yet even this rash act
was overruled by God to accomplish His purposes.. Moses was not
prepared for his great work.- He had yet to learn the same lesson of
ftIith that Abraham and Jacob had been taught-not to rely upon human
strength or Wisdom, but upon the power of God for the fulfillment of His
promises. And there were other lessons that, amid the solitude of the
mountains, Moses was to receive. In the school of self~denial and hard-
ship he was to learn patience, to temper his passions. Before he could
govern Wisely, he must be trained to obey. His own heart must be fully
in harmony with God before he could teach the knowledge of His will
to Israel. By his own experience he must be prepared to exercise a
i'Clitherty care over all who needed his help." Patriarchs and Pro. p. 247.

3. What will be the result of aU those who occupy a high position I:n the
cause of God and yet are not moulded and guided by the Spin'
of God? Tsaiah 9:16.

NOTE: "Korah and his fellow conspirators were men who had been
favoured with special manifestations of God's power and greatness.
They were of the number who went up with Moses into the Mount
and behe.ld the divine glory.. But since that time a chan.ge had come.
A temptation, slight at first, had been harbored, and had strengthened
cts it was encouraged, un.til their minds were controlled by Satan, and
they ventured upon their work of disaffection. Professing great inter-
est in the prosperity of the people, they first whispered their discontent
to one another and then to leading men of Israel. Their inSinuations
were so readily received that they ventured' still further, and at last
they really believed themselves to be actuated by zeal for God."
Ibid., pp. 396.397.

4. What IS the plexn of God In u.s1nq humcm instrumentalities? Rom-

ans 8:28: Acts 9:1-9.

NOTE: "As the years rolled on, and he wandered with his flocks in
solitary places, pondering upon the oppressed condition of his people,
he recounted the dealings of God with his fathers and the promises that
were the heritage of the chosen nation, and his prayers for Israel as-
cended by day and by night. Heavenly angels shed their light around
him. Here, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote the book
of Genesis. The long years spent amid the desert solitudes were rich
in blessing, not alone to Moses and his people, but to the world in
all succeeding ages." Ibid.. p. 251.
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 5. What spirit is often manifested by those who cril1clze the work of
others and boast of their! own accomplishments? Mati. 7:1-3.
NOTE: "There are those who are premature in their desire to reform
things that to them appear faulty. The,y think that they should be
chosen to take the place of those who have made mistakes. They
undervalue what these workers have done while others were< looking
on and criticizing. By their actions they say: 'I can do great thin,gs.
I can carry 1'he 'Work forward successfully.' To those who think they
kno'W so well hoW' to avoid mistakes, I am instructed to say, 'Judge not
that ye be not judged.' You migh'~ avoid mistakes on some points,
but on other things you are liable to make g.rave blunders, whtch would
be very difficult to remedy, and which would bring confusion into the<
work, These mistakes might do more harm than those your brethren
have made." Gospel Worker$, P. 493.

6. What appeal was made to Moses after his forty years of experience
In the wilderness caring for the sheep? What excuse did MOSIe.
offer? Exodus 3:7;-11.

NOTE: "Amazed and terrified at the command, Moses drew back,

saying, 'Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should
bring forth the children of Israe,1 out of Egypt? The reply was, 'Cer-
tainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that
r have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of
Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

"Moses thought of the difficulties to be encountered, of the blindness,

ig:norance, and unbelief of his people, many of whom were almost
destitute of a knowledge of God.. 'Behold', he said, 'when I come unto
the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers
hath sent me unto you; and the,y shall say to me, What is His name?
what shall I say unto them?'.. ."Palri'archs and Prophets, p. 252.

7. Did God accept the excuse o~ Mossa and leCIV'e him to continue
his care 'or hl's sheep? Where was Moses first sent to' relate his
experience and the plan of God? Exodus 3:12-16.

NOTE: "Moses was commanded first to assemble the elders of Israel,

the mest noble and righteous among them, who had long grieved be-
caUSe of their bondage, and to declare to them a message from God,
W'ith a promise of deliverance:. Theh he was to go with the elders
before the king, and say to him-

"'The Lord God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let
us go, we beseech thee, three days: journey into the wilderne~s, that we
may sacriftce to the Lord our God.''' Ibid" p. 253.

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 8. Was Moses able to lIolve the ~roblem alone? How did the Loni
provide for hla a&alstance' in thill great work of reform? Ex, 3:14.
NOT!::: "Moses was now directed to Aaron, his e,lder brother, who,
having been in daily use of the language of the Egyptians, was able
to speak it perfectly. He was told that Aaron was coming to meet
him. The next words of the Lord were an unqualified command:"
Ibid., p. 254.
9. Why did God command Moses and Aaron to present them.elve.
bewre Pharaoh? How did He predict the results 01 th,s first visit?
Exodull 3:17-21.
10. W!hat work can the Lord accomplish through us when we trust
fully In Him 'to go where he sends us to deliver our brethren from
modem Egypt? Isaiah 66:2: Matthew 28:20.
NOTE: "A man will gain power and efficiency as he accepts the re-
;spol1s.ibJlilies that God places upon him, and with his whole soul seeks
~o qualify himself to bear them aright. However humble his position
or limited his ability, that man will attain true greatness who, trusting
~o divine strength, seeks to perform his work with fidelity. Had Moses
[&Hed upon his own strength and Wisdom, and eagerly accepted the
great charge, he would have evinced his entire unfitness for such a
work. The fact that a man feels his weakness is at least some evidence
that he realizes the magnitude of the work appointed him, and that he
wm make God his counselor and his strength." Ibid w p. 255.
11. Was the commission qlvenMoses and Aaron to deliver the IsraeUtes
t.rom bondage an easy task? Is it an easy task to deliver a man
from sin and apostasy today? Exodus 11:1-4; Rev. 18:4-6.

NOTE: "The Passover was to be both commemorative and typical, not

only pointing back to the deliverance from Egypt, but forward to the
greater deliverance which Christ was to accomplish in freeing His people
from the bondage of sin. The sacrificial lamb represents 'the Lamb of
God', in whom is our only hope of salvation. Says the apostle, 'Christ
our passover is sacrificed for us.' I Cor. 5:7. It was not enou,gh that the
paschal lamb be slain; its blood must be sprinkled upon the· doorposts;
~o the meri.1S of Christ's blood must be applied to the soul. We must
believe, not only thdt He died for the world, but that He died for us
individually. We must appropriate to ourselves the virtue of the atoning
sacrifice·.
"The hyssop used in sprinkling the blood was the symbol of puri-
Hcation, being thus employed in the cleansing of the leper and of those
defi.led by coniact with the dead. In the psalmist's prayer also its signUi-
cance is seen: 'Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me,
and I shall be whiter than snow.' Psalm 51 :7." Ibid" p. 277.

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Leason No. S-Sabbath. October 31. 1964.

THE EXODUS MOVEMENT

Questioua
1. What message did Moses and Aaron receive the last night of the
Isllaelites' stay In Egypt? How many men were prepared for battle?
Who accompanied the Israelites? Exoodus 12:31.37.38.

2. What did the multitude which was delivered from slavery. expect?
What grcwe difficulty was confronting the leadershl'p? Ex. 12:34-36.

3. Wholt prediction was literally fulfilled and wliat feast day was
established as a memorial of their deliverance? EXOdus 12:40·42.

4. What course did the Israelites follow and what was the reason for
taking this direction? How did the Lord manilest His care for His
people? Exodus 14:1-3.

NOTE: "Instead of pursuing the direct route to Canaan, which lay

through the country of the Philistines, the Lord directed their course
southward, toward the shores of the Red Sea. 'For God said, Lest per-
adventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to
Egypt.' Had they attempted to pass through Philistia, their progress
woulrl have been opposed; for the Philistines, regarding them as slaves
escaping from their masters, would not have hesitated to make war upon
them. The Israelites were poorly prepared for an encounter with that
powerful and warlike people. They had little knowledge of God and
little faith in Him, and they would have become terrified and disheartened.
They were unarmed and unaccustomed to war, their spirits were de-
pressed by long bondag.e, and they were encumbered with women and
children, flocks and herds. In leading them by the way of the Red
Sea, the Lord revealed Himself as a God of compassion as well as of
judgment." Patriarchs and Prophets. p. 28'2.
5. What did the Lord permit to happen In the hearts of the enemy
and for what pur'poSje? Exodus 14:4-8.

6. What should every true Christian expect? W.hen a crisis comes

what is manUeste,d In those who are not converted? D Tim. 3:12.13.
NOTE: '''Across a dreary, desertlike expance they journeyed. Already
they began to wonder whither their course would lead; they were
becoming weary with the toilsome way, .:md in some hearts began
to arise a fear of pursuit by the Egyptians. But the cloud went forward
and they followed. And now the Lord directed 1'[:oses to turn aside
into a rocky delile, and encamp beside the sea. It was revealed to

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him that Pharaoh would pursue them, but thai God would be honored
in their deliverance." Patrlar!=hs and Prophets, P. 283.

7. What was the e1emal purpose of God for His chUdren? What care
did He manifest for His people In the Exodus Movement? By what
signa may we know that thle Lord leads us? Exodus 14:17-22.
NO'IlE: "Moses was greatly troubled lhat his people should manifest
so Httle faith in God, notwithstanding they had repeatedly witnessed
the manifestal10n of His power in their behalf. How could they charge
upon him the dangers. and difficulties of their situation, when he had
followed the express command of God? True, there was no possibility
of deliverance unless God Himself shoUld interpose for their release;
but having been brought in~o this position in obedience to the divine
direction, Moses fe1l no fear of the consequences. His calm and assuring
rleply to the people was, 'Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of
the Lord, which He will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom
ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever. The Lord
shall tight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.''' IbId" p. 284.

8. What did the trials of Israel reveal? How did the multitude express
their lack of faith? Exodus 14:10-12.
9. What did the Israelites do after they saw the defeat of the Egyptia!nll
and the Lord's interventron in their behalf? How did they express
,their gratitude? Exodus 14:30,31: 15:1-14.
NOTE: "As morning broke it revealed to the multitudes of Israel all
that' remained of their mighty foes-the mail-clad bodies cast upon the
shore. From the most terrible peril, one night had brought complete
deliverance. That vast, helpless throng-bondmen unused to battle,
women, children, and cattle, with the sea before them, and the mighty
armies of Egypt pressing behind-had seen their path opened through
·the waters and their enemies overwhelmed in the moment of expected
triumph. Jehovah alone had brought them deliverance, and' to Him their
hea~ts were turned in gratitude and faith. Their emotion found utterance
dn songs of praise.. The Spirit of God rested upon Moses, and he led the
people in a trium.phant anthem 0./ thanksgiVing, the earliest and one of
the most sublime that are known to man." Ibid" Pp. 28'1,288.
10. In the t1m~ of a crisis when life is in jeopardy, what position should
we take? What would we do if we found ours&lv9s in sllch a cir-
cumstance? Exodus 14:13-16.
NOTE: "The great lesson here taught is for all time. Often the Christian
life is beset by dangers, and duty seems hard to pe.r!orm. The imagin-
ation pictures impending ruin before and bondage or death behind. Yet
the voice 01 God speaks clearly, 'Go forward'. W~ should obe,y this
 command, even though our eyes cannot penetrate the darkness, and
"we feel the cold waves abou,t our feet. The obstacles that hinder our
progress will never disappear before a haJiting, doubling spirit. Those
who defer obedience ·till every shadow of uncertainty disappears and there
Temains no risk of failure or defeat, will never obey at all.. Unbelief whis-
pers, 'Let us wait till the obstructions are removed, and we can see our way
clearly'; but faith courageously urges an advance, hoping all things,
l:elieving all thin;gs.
The cloud that was a wall of darkness to the Egyptians was to the
Hebrews a gre.at flood of light, illuminating the whole camp, and shedding
brightness upon ·the path before them. So the dealings of Providence
bring to the unbelieving, darkness and despair, while to the trusting
soul they are full of llgh.~ and peace. The path where God leads the way
may lie through the desert or the seer, but it is a safe path.'" PalbiarCM
and Prophets, p. 290.

Lellllon No. 6-Sabbathl Novemberl 7. 1964.

THE CHOSEN PEOPLE OF GOD

QuestioJUJ

1. Wha.! did God des1re to make of His people? Upon what con-
diU'on did they enter into a coven,ant with God? Ex. 19:5,6; 24:3.

NOTE: "These laws were to be recorded by Moses, and carefullY

tr~asured as the foundation of the national law, and, with the ten
precepts which they were given to illustrate', the condition of the ful!-
fillment of God's promises to Israel." Ibid.. P. 311.
2. Arter a very short period of trme what terrible experience cI1d
the Israelites pass; through under the leadership of Aar!on? Ex. 32:1-6.
NOTE: "How often, in our· own day, is the love of pleasure disguised by
a 'form of godliness" A religion that permits men, while observing the
rHell of worship, to devote ·themselves to selfish or sensual gratification,
is as pleasing to the multitudes now as in the days of Israel. And there
are still pliant Aarons, who, while holding positions of authority in the
church, will yield to the desires of the unconsecrated, and thus encour-
age them in sin." Ib(d.. p. 317.

3. What influence would Israel have had In the world if they had
remained loyal to God? Psalm 132:11-18.

NOTE·: "From a race of slaves the Israelites had been exalted above
all peoples to be the peculiar treasure of the King of kings. God had
separated them from the world that He might commit to them a sacred

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trus;t. He had made them the depositaries 01 His law, and He purposed
through them, to preserve among men the knowledge of Himself. Thus
the llight of heaven was to shine out 10 a world enshrouded in darkness,
and a voice was to be heard appealing to all peoples to tum from
their idola;try to serve the living God. If the Israelites would be true
to their trust, they would become a power in the world. God would
be their defense, and He would exalt them above all other nations.
His light and truth would be revealed through them, and they would
IStand fol'th under His wise and holy rule as an example of the superiority
of His worship over every form of idolatry!' Ibid.. p. 314.
4. What attitude did Moses take when he saw tho people breaking
their covenant with God and how long did this apostasy leDIt? Ex-
odus 32:19,20,26·28.
NOTE: "If Aaron had had cour~e to stand for the right, Irrespective
of ccnsequences, he could have prevented that apostasy. If he had
unswervingly maintained his own allegiance to God, if he had cited
the people to the perils of Sinai, and had reminded them of their solemn
cQV:9'llant with God to obey His law, the evil would have been checked.
But his compliance with the desires of the people and the calm assurance
with which he proceeded to carry cut th.eir plans, emboldened them to go
to greater lengths in sin than had be'fore enlered their minds.
"When Moses, In returning to the camp, confronted the rebels, his
seve,re rebukes and the indignation he displayed in breaking the sacred
-tables of the law were contrasted by the people with his brother's
pleasant speech and dignified demeanor, and their sympathies were
with Aaron. To justify himself, Aaron endeavoured to make the people
.responsible for his weakness in yielcling to their demand; but not-
withstanding this, !they were :filled with admiration of his gentleness and
patlience. But God seeth not as man sees. Aaron's yielding spirit and
his desire to please had blinded his eyes to the enormity of the crime
he was sanctioning. His course in giving his influence to sin in Israel
cost the life of thousands. In what contrast with this was the course
of Moses, who, while faithfully executing God's judgments, showed
that the welfare of Israel ,was dearer to him than prosperity or honor
or life.
"Of all the, sins that God will punish, nOne are more grievous
dn His sight than those that encourage others to do evil. God would
have His servants prove their loyalty by faithfully rebuking trans-
g,ressions, however painful the act may be. Those who are honored
with a divine commission are not to be weak, pliant tima-serve,rs. They
we not to aim at self-exaltdtion, or to shun disagreeable duties, but
to perform God's work with unswerVing fidelity:" Patriarchs CIIId
Prophets, pp. 323,324.

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 5. In order to lead over two m1IIion souta into the promJsed land.
what fur1her steps in organizatiOD were undertaken? Num. 13:1-3.

NOT£': "Eleven days alter leaving Mount Horeb the Hebrew host en-
camped at Kadesh, in the wilderness of Paran, which was not far from
the borders of the Promised Land. Here it was proposed by the people
that spies be sent up to survey the country. The mailer was presented
before the Lord by Moses, and permission was granted, with the
direction that one of the rulers of each tribe should be selected for this
purpose. The men were chosen as had been directed, and Moses bade
them go and see the country, what it was, its situation and natural
advantages; and the people that dwelt therein, whether they were strong
or weak, few or many; also to observe the nature of the soil and its
productivness and to bring of the fruit of the land." Ibid.. p. 381.

6. What report did the spies bring to the children of Israel? How
was thla report ~ecelved? How many o! the spies were true? Num-
bers 13:24-30: 14:1-4,6-10.

NOTE: "The people rejoiced that they were to come into possession
of so goodly a land, and they listened intently as the report was brought
to Moses, that not a word should escape them. 'W.e came unto the land
whither thou sentest us', the spies began, 'and surely it Howeth with
milk and honey; and thiS Is the fruit of it.' The people were enthusiastic;
they would eagerly obey the voice of the Lord, and go up at once to
possess the land. But alteri describing the beauty and fertility of the
land, all but two of the spies enlarged upon the difficulties and dangers
ihpt lay before the Iscaelites should th.ey undertake the conquest of
Canaan. They enumerated the powerful nations located in various parts
of the country, and said that the cities were walled and very great, and
the people who dwelt therein were strong, and it would be impossible
to conquer them. They also stated 'hat they had seen giants, the sons
of Anak, there, and it was useless to think of possessing the land.

"Now the scene changed. Hope and cOurage gave place to cowardly
despair, as the spies ullered the sentiments of their unbelieving hearts,
which were filled with discouragement prompted by Satan. Their
unbelief cast a gloomy shadow over the congregation, and the mighty
power of God, so often manifes:ted in behalf of the chosen nation, was
:forgotten. The people did not wait to reflect; they did not reason
that He who had brought them thus far would certainly give them the
land; they did not call to mind how wonderfully God had delivered
them from the oppressors, cutting a path through the sea and destroying
the pursuing hosts of Pharaoh. They lelt God out of the· question, and
acted as though they must depend solely on the poWer 01 arms." pat-
II'larchs and Prophpets. pp.. 387,388.

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 7. What effect did the false report ot the spies have on the con!tJ'e-
ga1ion and what was the result ot their revolt? Num. 14:11-19.20·24.

NOTE: "In their rebellion the people had exclaimed, 'Would God we
h;ad died in the wilderness.' Now this prayer was to be granted. The
Lord declared: 'As ye have spoken in Mine ears so will I do to you:
;your carcasses shall fall in this. wilderness, ./. . But your little ones,
which ·ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and the,y shall
know the land which ye have despised.' And of Caleb He said, 'My
!Servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed
Me fully, him will I bring into the land where into he went; and hiS
'sood shall possess it.' As the spies had spent forty days in their journey,
so the hosts of Israel were to wander in the wilderness forty years.
"When Moses made, known to the people, the divine decision, their
rage was changed to mourning. They knew that their punishment was
just. The ten unfaithful spies, diVinely smitten by the plague, perished
before the eyes of all Israel; and in their fate the people read their
own doom." Ibid., p. 391.

8. For how many yeal's did Isr:<lel have to remain in the wilderness?
Wha.! order did Joshua receive from God after the young generation
had risen up? Deut. 1:18.45.46: Joshua 1:1-3.

9. What examination of the people did Joshua conduct and what state-
ment did he make before the congrega.tion? Joshua 5:4.

10. Why we,.e the Jews unable to take possessioD of' Canaan sooner.
as they had expected? Isaiah 63:7.10.

NOTE: "It was not the will of God that Israel should wander forty years
in the wilderness; He desired to lead them directly to the land of
Canaan and establish them there, a holy, happy people. But 'they
could not enter in because of unbelief.' Heb. 3:19. Because of their
backsliding and apostasy they perished in the desert, and others were
.raised up to enter the Promised Land'. In like manner, it was not the will
df God that the coming of Christ should be so long delayed and His
people shOUld remain so many years in this world of sin and sorrow. But
unbelief separated them from God. As they refused to do the work which
He had appointed them, others were raised up to proclaim the message.
·In mercy to the world, Tesus delays His coming, th~t sinners may have
an opportunity to hear the warning and find in Him a shelter before the
wr.ath of God shall be poured out." Great Controve*y. p. 458.

ll. In all circumstances of life when there is delay 1D the fulfillment

ot the promises of God wha.t shOlUld we do? What appeal was made
by Joshua? Joshua 21:43.44: 24:15-27.
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LessOD No.7-Sabbath, November 14, 1964.
THE DYNASTY LOST
Questiona
1. What PCU'l ell Israel's history is the darkeat of all? How ozaly"".
tt possible for Israel to be preserved? Danlel 9:6-9; Judgea 2:20-23;
Hosea 12:13.
2. When was the transgression of the kings of Israel complete? What
hope was ~ef,t for Israel for the future? Ezekiel 21:25-27; D Chron-
Icles 36:11-13.
3. What predicti.on did the prophet Hosea make of the future etyna.tr
of Israel? Hosea 3:4,5.

4. Whcd further prediction was made by another prophet rellardinll

this future ruler? Zechariah 6:12,13.
5. What description Is given by the prophet Jeremiah of the coming'
of the pr'omlsed Messiah? What would he bring with Him when
He came? Jeremiah 23:1-6.
6. What exact account of the time the Messiah was to appear, was
9lven by Daniel? Daniel 9:24-27.
NOTE: "To accept this conclusion was to renounce the former reckoning
of the. prophetic periods. The 2300 days had been found to begin when
the commandment of Artaxerxes for the restoration and building of
Jerusalem welljt into effect, in the autumn of 457 B.C. Taking thiS as
the starting point, there was perfect harmony in the application of all
the events foretold in the' explanation of that period in Daniel 9:25-27.
Si;xt;y-nine weeks, the lirst 483 of the 2300 years, were to reach to the
MeSSiah, the Anointed One; and ChriSt's baptism and anointing by the
Holy Spirit, A.D. 27, exactly fulfilled the specification. In the midst of
Ihe seventieth week, Messiah was to be cut off. Three and a half years
alter His baptism, Christ was crucilied, in the spring of A.D. 31. The
·seventy weeks, or 490 years, were to pertain especially to the Jews.
At the eXpiration of this period the nation sealed its rejection of Chris.t
by the persecution of His disciples, and the apostles turned to the Gen-
tiles, A.D. 34. The lirst 490 years of the 2300 haVing then ended, 1810
years would remain. From A.D. 34, 1810 years .extended to 1844. 'Then,
~aid the angel, 'shall the sanctuary be cleansed: All the preceding
specifications of the prophecy had been unquestionably fulfilled at the
time appointed." Great COntroversy, p. 410.
7. How wae this predlcUon fulfilled and from which family W'a. Chliat
a descendant? Wihat natural rights did he POiseS.? Luke 1:26-33.
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 a. According to the prophecy. how many thrones doe. Cod have?
Re.,elctt1011 3:21: Luke 1:32.33.
ANSWER: According to Bible eVidence there are actually only two
thrones. P refer here to the Godhead.: In heaven, after the redeemed will
he saved there will be kings, priests and rulers, but they will be around
the throne and God will be the king. By his sacrifice Christ became a
partner in sharing the Fa,ither's throne, but Jesus, as the Son of Man,
obtained the righ.ts of His father DaVid to be king of this world forever.
The temporary throne is the kingdom of grace which was established
hy the death of Christ on Calvary. (Heb. 4: 16). At the close of pre>-
bation the throne of grace will cease to exisl.
9. What decree was given at the end of the 2300 days? Daniel
7:13.14. (compare with Rev. 11:15-17).
III On what occasion did Jesus reveal publl.cly Ria legitlmCl'le rights to
Hts fath.r David's throne? What declaratiOn did He make before
Pilate? John 18:37: Lulcle 1:32: Zech. 9:9.10.
11. What is recorded concerning John the Baptis1 and what was hla
mission? John 1:6-10.
NOTE: "John proclaimed the coming of the Messiah, and called the
people to repentance. As a symbol of cleansing from sin, he baptized
them in the waters of the Jordan. Thus by a significant object lesson
he declared that those who claimed to be the chosen people of God
'Were defHed by sin, and that without puriftca1ion of heart and life they
could have no part in the Messiah's kingdom." Desire of Age•• p. 104.

LeMon No.8-Sabbath. November 21. 1964.

THE MESSIAH'S KINGDOM IN PALESTINE

Questiona
1. What was the meBllage proclaimed by John the BapUst? What
waa re~ested by the mellenger of all th"e who w!shed to become
candldates for the kln'g'dom of Christ? Mcrlt. 3:1-6.

2. What solemn testimony did John give with reference to the Messiah?
Who took the formal steps necessary In becoming a c11lzen of
Messiah's kingdom? Matt. 3:13-17.
NOTE: "As Jesus asked for baptism, John drew back, exclaiming, 'I
have need to be baptized of Thee, and earnest Thou to me?' With
firm yet gentle authority, Jesus answered, 'Suffer it to be sO now: for

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thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness,' And John, yielding,
led the Saviour down into the Jordan, and buried Him beneath the
water. 'And straightway coming up out of the 'water: Jesus 'saw the
heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him:
"Jesus did not receive baptism as a confession of guilt on His own
account. He identified Himself with. sinners, taking the steps that we
are to take, and doing the work that we mus,t do. His life 01 suffering
and palie.nt endurance after His baptism was also an example to us:'
Desire of Ages, p. Ill.
3. Following the forty days of fasling and trl'al in the wildeme... what
work did Je&u.s begin? Wihat was H!s aolemn. meslfQge? Mark 1:14.15.

NOTE: "U the leaders in Israel had received ChTist, He would have·
honored them as His messengers to carry the gospel to the world. To
them firSt was given the opportunity to become heralds of the kingdom
and grace of God. But Israel knew not the time of her visitation. The
jeal~usy and distrust of the fewish leaders had ripened into open hatred
and the hearts of the people were turned away from Jesus:" Desire
of Age.. pp. 23l.232.

4. What queaUon did the Pharisees bring to Christ re'gQrdiug the

ldngdom of God and what was Christ's answer? Lulae 17:20.21.

5. What special prayer did Christ teach His disciples to pray? What
Is the meaning 04 the word., 'Thy kingdom come'? Matt. 6:10.

NOTE: "The kingdom of God's grace is now being established, as

day by day hearts that have been full of sin and rebellion yield. to the
sovereignty of His love. But the full establishment of the kingdom of His
glory will not take place uniH the second coming of Christ to this
iworld. 'The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom
u.nder the whole heaven: is to be giv.en to 'the people. of the saints of
the Most High.' They shall inherit the kingdom prepared for them 'from
the foundation of the world.' And Christ will take to Himself His great
power and will reign." The Mount of Blesainq. p. 159.

Let no one confuse the kingdom of grace with the real kingdom
promised to Israel in which Jesus came to be king.

6. Acco~ng to the prophecy, what price was the MellSlah requ:esteet

to pay In order to establish the kingdom of. grace? Hebrews 9:24-28.

"', Upon what condition can the b.ew covenant be received by thos.
who wish to become candidates of the temporary Idngdom of grace?
Ramcms 10:9.l0; Heb. 8:10-12; Romcma 6:1·9.
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 8. What condition In the New Testament Covenant 1a better than the
condition in the f1J';at covenant made with Israel, and given through
Moses? What was requested of those who ignoranUy tronIgreued
in thle Old Testament? What fa requested i'n the New Teatament?
Hebrews 10:4·9: 10.9·16: Acts 17:30.31.
9. What was the greatest benefit established tor the 111U1er through the
death o~ Chriat on Calvaz:y? Hebrews 4:16.
NOTE: "Through type and promise God 'preached before the gospel
unto Abraham.' Gal. 3:8. And the patriarch's faith was fixed' upon the
~edeemer to come.1 Said Christ to the Jews, 'Your father Abraham
~iejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.'
John 8:56, R.V., margin. The ram offered in the place of Isaac represented
the Son of God who was to be sacriliced in our stead. When man was
doomed to death by transgression of the law of God, the, Father, looking
upon His Son, said to the sinner, 'Live: I have found a ransom.' "
Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 154.
10. Is forvtveneaa of sin and salvation of the soul a result of the aillner'.
own efforts? Can we contribute anything to our aalvatlon? Eph. 2:7,9:
Romans 10:9,10.
11. What did the Lord estabUsh in this world and what did the church
receIve from God? Ho,w do members feel after they have been
accepted into the church? Matthew 16:18.19: Ephesians 2:19-22.
NOTE: "The church is God's fortress, His city of refuge, which He holds
in a revolted world. Any betrayal of the church is treachery to Him who
has bought mankind with the blood of His only-begotten Son, From
the beginning, faithful souls have constituted the church on earth. In
every age the Lord has had His watchmen, who have borne a faithful
testimony to the generation in which they lived. . ." Acts of the
Apostles, page 11.
"The world's Redeemer has invested great power with His church.
He states the rules to be applied in cases of trial with its members.
After He has given explicit directions as to the course to be pursued, He
says: 'Verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind' on earth shall be
bound in heaven: and wha'tsoever (in church discipline) ye shall loose
on earth. shall be loosed in heaven: Thus even the heavenly authority
ratifies the discipline of the church. in regard to its members when the
Bible rule has been followed." Testjmonles, Vol. 3, p. 428.

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Leaaon No.9-Sabbath. November 28. 1964.

THE KINGDOM OF GLORY

QuesUooa

1. Wh~ prediction was made by Christ before closing IDs ministry?

What work must be aceompUshed In this world before the end?
Matthew 24:14.

2. To which particular time did Christ refer when he sald that the
gospel of the klngd'om Is to be preached In all the world? Matthew
24:7-39: 25:1.

NOTE: "As Christ sat looking upon the party that waited for the bride-
groom, He told His disciples the story of the ten virgins, by their ex-
perience illustrating the experience of the church that shall live just
before His second coming." Christ's Object Lesso.ns, p. 406.

3. What announcement did Jesus make concl3ming the official church

of God existing at that time? When the rights and privileges were
withdrawn from the Jews, to whom did Jesus extend them? Matthew
23:37.38: 21 :43: Luke 12:32.

NOTE: Although the Jews were divested of their authortiy Jesus did not
lake possession of the temple or any of their institutions. He left
everything in their hands. However, of what value were these material
things without Chris.t and without the assurance of everlasting life?

4. What encouragement did Jesus give to His disciples before His

cruci.fixion and wha.t did He reveal to them concerning the special
work He was to do? John 14:1-3.
5. What was the real reason that the promised kingdom of glory was
not literally establs'h.ed on this earth at the first Advent of Chrtst?
What explanation did the Apostle Paul give concerning this? Heb-
rews 4:1-11.
NOTE: 'Phe six days of creation have a significant meaning. Peter
established by inspiration that a day with the Lord' is for humanity as a
thousand years. Paul referred to the same point and speaking of the rest
which the Jews never entered, and which must be expect'ed to take place
after the 6000 years, saiek "For he spake in a certain place of the
seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from
all his works. And in thiS place again, 11 they shall enter into my rest.
Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must e~ter therein, and they
to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief."
The re~t of the 1000 years to which he re,ferred, is to take place in
heaven after the close of the 6000 years.

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 "Saten's work of ruin Is forever ended. For six thousand years
he has wrought his wll!, fil1lng the earth with woe and causing grief
throughout the universe. . ." Great Controversy. p. 673
6. What city could have been the metropolls of the world had thie
Jews accepted Christ? What could have become of Jerusalem
had Jesus occupied the throne of David and the temple? Matt-
hew 23:37.38.
NOTE: ". . . If Jerusalem had known what it was her privilege to
know, and had heeded the light vrhich Heaven had sent her, she
m'ight have stood forth in the pride of prosperity, the queen of kingdoms,
free in the strength of her God-given power. There would have been
no armed soldiers standing at her gates, no Roman bannel'S waving
from her walls. The glorious destiny that might have blessed Jerusalem
had she accepted her Redeemer rose before the Son of God. He saw
that she might through Him have been healed of her grievous malady,
!'fberated irom bondage, and established as the mighty metropolis of
the earth. From her walls the dove of peace would have gone, forth
to all nations. She would have been the world's diadem of glory."
Desire of Ages. p. 577:
7. Although they occupy Palestine. in what state do the Jews find them-
selves today? Where is the city of Jerusalem for the true follov/ers
of Christ? GalaUans 4:25.26.
NOTE: If ever there was a lime when the words of Paul in Galatians
are applicable to the Jews, it is today. Although the<y are in their coun-
try they are in the bondage of sin and corruption. Old Jausalem, buHt
anciently by the Jews, is yet in ruin and s'ands as a mute testimony of
their destruction. However the Jerusakm which Christ built is the
only hope for every repentant sinner. Those who try to prove .that Christ
will come as the Messiah to Palestine and establish his throne in Palestine
as we knaw it today are perverting the gospel of ChriSll.

8. What assurance did Chl'ist give to the apostles regarding the true
kingdom of glory? W'hat did the Jews expect Christ to become at
His fiJst advent? Luke 22:29.30.
NOTE: "On thiS last evening with His disciples, Jesus had much to tell
,them. If they had been prepared to receive what He longed to impart
they would have been saved irom heartbreaking anguish, from disap-
pointment and unbelief. But Jesus saw that they could not bear wha1
he had to say. As He looked into their faces, the words of warning and
domfert were stayed upon his lips. Mome,nts passed in silence. Jesus
appeared to be waiting. The disciples were Il! at ease. The sympathy
and tenderness awakened by Chrigl's grieof seemed to have passed

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away. His sorrowful words, pointing to His own suffering, had made
little imJ;lression. The glances they cast upon each other told oJ
jealousy and contention.
"There was a 'strife among them, which of them should be. ac-
counted the greatest' This contention carried on in the presence of
Christ, grieved and wounded Him. The disciples clung to their favorite
idea that Christ would assert His power, and take· His position on the
thrcne of David. And in heart each still longed for the highest place
in the kingdom .." Desire of Ages, P. 643.

9. If the philOllophy is true that Christ will come to Palestine to elt·

tabllsh H1a k1n.gdom and rule the world at HIs second Advent theA
why did John tell us we should expect Jerusalem to come from
heaven and not from Palestine? Revelation 21 :1,2.

10. Where will the new Je~usalem be established after the 100G yean?
Zech. 14:4; Revelation 20:4,6.

NOTE: "After the judgment of the Wicked dead had been Hnished, at
the end of the one thousand years, Tesus left the city, and the saints
and a train of the angeHc host followed Him. Tesus descended upon a
great mountain, which as soon as His feet touched it, parted asunder
and became a mighty plain. Then we looked up and saw the great
and beautiful city, with twelve foundations, and twelve gates, three
on each side, and an angel at each gate. W.:; cried out, 'The city! the
great city! it is corning down from God out 01 heaven!' And it came
down in all its splendor and dazzling glory and settled in the mighty
plain which Tesus had prepared for it." Early Writings, p. 291.

11. What promises were given thrlough the prophets and also the
apostles of Jesus, to all those who are fa;ithful and keep God'.
commandments? What .will happan to all those who have neglocted
and refused to Ioo.ep the Sabbath Day holy? ISCIiah 65:17·19;
n Peter 3:12·14.

Lesson No. 10_Sabbath, December 5, 1964.

THE FOURTH UNIVERSAL KINGDOM

Questions

1. What might Israel have become and what privilege would have
been theirs had th;ey ramained faithful to God? Deut 26:18.19.
2. How only was it possible flor the Jewish nati.o«l. to rule over the
whole world an:! lead all other natiolUl? Deu!. 28:9,10.

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 3. What IIOlemn obligation did the JeWlS take upon themselves be-
lieving (hat they were aible to eam their salvation without a
mediator? Deut. 27:1-3.26.
4. The promises given to Israel were the grpa!est and gI1Cmdeat ever
given to a people. how'ever, upon what condition were they made?
Deut. 28:12,l4.15.

5. What was Moses pennitted to see in the future of Israel? Who

was lnvlled to hear the final prediction before he died? Deut 31 :26-30.
6. What was the result .01 the apostasy of the chosen nation of Israel?
Jeremiah 17:24-27: 25:8-11.
NOTE: Here Is the strongest evidence ever given that Israel wlll never
establish a universal kingdom. Let no one be deceived, they have not,
nor will they ever rule the world. Nevertheless, the Tewish people are
just as precious in the sight of God as- anyone who will accept the
gospel invitation of the kingdom.
7. Who was chosen by God in place of the Jews to fonn the first
universal Idngdom? What did Prophecy say concerning this? Jer.
25:8-1\: 29:7: Daniel Z:37.38: 5:30.31: 7:4.
NOTE: :rhe Tews lost forever, the privilege given them as a nation.
The heathen were called in their place to prove to the Tews that God
could use others to fulfill His purpose.
8. What judgment came upon Babylon through Medo-Persla? Were
the Medo-Persians beller rulers than the Babylonians? Dan. 3:3-8: 7:5.

9. What further information does the prophecy of Daniel give concerning

'the third universal kingdom? Daniel 2:39: 7:6.
10. What description Is given of the fourth universal Idngdom? Dan.
2:41-43.

Lesson No. ll-Sabbathl Deoember 12. 1964.

THE FIFTH UNIVERSAL KINGDOM

Questiona

1. What di;d prophecy predilct would take place and when only can
we expect the last universal kingdom to be established? Dan. 2:44.

2. What event will take place during thia period of transition? What
will happen to the present sysom of authority in this world? Dan. 2:45.

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NOTE: "Our i.ingdom is not 01 this world. Weare walling lor our Lord
trom heaven to come to earth to put down all authority and power, and
set up His everlasting kingdom. Earthly powers are shaken. We need
nbl, and cannot, expect union among the nations of the earth. Our
position in the image of Nebuchadnezzar is represented by the toes, In a
divided state, and 01 a crumbling mqterial, that will not hold together
Prophecy shows us that the great day of God is right upon us. It haste'th
greatly." Tesimonles. Vol. 1, pp. 360.361.

3. What other proph!ecy testiftes that preparation are being made for
the establishment of this everlasting universal kingdom? DcmiIlll
8:14: 7:9.10.
4. What Is takIng place In heaven. In the most holy place. at the
present time? In what way will thia kingdom rapidly develop alld
grow and whait is symbolized by the stone which brake the imag)S
In pIeces? Daniel 7:10-14.

NOTE: "Thus was presented to the prophet's vision the great and solemn
day when the characters and the lives of men should pass In review
bed ore the Judge of all the earth, and to every man should be rendereq
'according to his works.' The ,ancient of Days is God the Father. Says
the Psalmist: 'Before the mountains were brou'ght forth, or ever, Thou
hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to over-
lasting, Thou art God.' Psalm 90:2. It is He, the source of all being,
and the fountain of all law, that is to preSide in the judgment. And holy
angels as ministers and witnesses, in number 'ten thousand times ten
thousands, and thousands of thousands: attend this great tribunal.
". . . The coming of Christ here described is not His second coming
to the earth. He comes to the Ancient of Days in heaven to receive
dominion and glory and a kingdom, which wiJ! be given him at the
close of His work as a mediator. It is this coming, and not His
second advent to the earth, that w'as foretold in prophaoy to take place
at the termination of the 2300 days in 1844. Attended by heavenly
angels, our great High Priest enters the holy of holies and there appears
In the presence of God to engage in the last acts of His ministration
In behalf of man-to perform the work of investigative judgment and
to make an atonement for all who are shown to be entitled to Its
benefLts." Great Contt'pversy. pP. 479.480.

5. What III requested of a man who wishes to become a c1tlzen of

this kingdom? What position must he occupy In thiJs world? Mat-
thew 5:10: 6:33.
NOTE: "All who have received the light upon these subjects are to
bear testimony o.f the great truths which God has committed to them.

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The sanctuary in heaven is the very centre 01 Christ's work in beh a I1
of men. It concerns every soul living upon tae earth. It opens to view
the plan of redemption, bringing us down to the very close of time
and rE~vealing the triumphant issue of the contest between righteousness
and sin. It is of the< utmost importance that all should thoroughlJy in-
vestigate these subjects and be able to give an answer to everyone that
asketh them a reason of the hope lhat is in them." Great Conlroveray,
pagetJ 488.489.

6. What meuage was proclaimed at the commencement of the sitab-

llahment of the unlver'Bal kingdom? Matthew 24:14.
NOTE: "The proclamation, 'Behold, the Bridegroom cometh: in the
!Summer of 1844, led thousands to eiKpact the immediate advent of the
Lord. At the appointed time the Bridegroom came, not to the earth,
CIiS the pe0ple expected, but to the Ancient of Days in heaven, to the
marriage, the reception of His kingdom. 'They that were ready went
tn with Him to the marriage: and the door was shut.' They were not
to be present in person at the marriage for it takes place in heaven,
while they or upon the earth. The followers oj Christ are to 'wait Jor
~heir Lord, when He will return from the wedding' Luke 12:36. But they
ore to understand His work, and to follow Him by faith as He goes
lin belere< God. It is in this sense that they are said to go in to the
marriage." Ibid" page 427.
7. What mterpretation did John give in Revelation COlDceming the
$flh univer\sal kingdom? Revelation 11:15-18: 14:6,7·.

NOTE: "In the typical service only those· who had come before God
with confession and repentance, and whose sins, through the blood
of the sin offering, were transferred to the sanctuary, had a part in the
eervice of the Day of Atonement. So in the great day vf final atone-
ment and investigative judgment the only cases considered are those
of the professed people of God. The judgment of the wicked is a distinct
and separa1e work, and takes place at a later period'. 'Judgment must
begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the
end be 01 them that obey not the gospel?' I Peter 4:1T." Ibid.. p. 480.

8. What great signilicant event foretoid in prophecy, denotes that

we are liVing at the closing ,time of thil woI'1d'. hlatory? Dan. 2:44.

9. What other event will be fiUlfilled in the political and rellgioua world
showing that the final test to humanity hal come and the wrath of
God is 10 be poured out without mercy? Revelation 17:12,13.

NOTE: When the ten kingdoms of Europa, to which the prophecy

r'&fere, agree and decide to support the papacy and persecute those

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who keep the commandments oi God, the time oi the final CflS1S will
be ushered in. The present civilization will reach its end when God's
wrath will be kindled as expressed in Rev. 16, and thus the sad history
of this world will close and God's everlasting dominion wl1l tak.e its place.

. 10. Who will take pO&letlalon of thJa d.feated and devastated world?
Dantel 7:18.
NOTE: "When thiS work. shall have been accomplished, the followers
of! Christ will be ready for His appearing. 'Then shall the offering of
ludah and Je-rusalem be pleasant unto the Lord, as in the days of old,
and as In former years.' . Malachi 3:4. 'Then the church which our Lord
at His coming is to receive to Himself will be a glorious church, not
having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing.' Ephesians 5:27. Then she
'Will look 'forth as the morning, fail' as the moon, clear as the Bun, and
terrible as an armry with banners.' Song 01 Solomon 6: 10." Great
ContrlovertlY. page 425.

LeallOn No. 12-Sabbcrth. December 19. 1964.

FLESH AND BLOOD WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM
OF GOD
QU8IItlou '

1. Wbo.1 precious truth must thou learn who wish to be among

the chosen people of God? 1 Corinth1<D1s 15:50.

2. What preparertion Is requested of those who truly want to aee

God and letlua In His glory? Pdor to the outpo~g of the Holy
Spltit. what prophecy fa being fulf11led at thia Ums?· Matthew
22:14: Luke 13:24.
NOTE: "Notwithstanding the Widespread declension of faith and piety,
there are true followers of Christ in these churches. Before the final
viaitation o~ God's judgments upon the earth there will be among the
people of the Lord such a revival of primitive godliness as has not been
witnessed since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be
poured out upon His children, At that time many will separate them-
selves from those churches in which the love of this wcrld has sup-
planted love for God and His word. Many, both of ministers and people,
will gladly accept those truths which God has caused to be procbimed
at this time to prepare a people for the Lord's second coming. , ,"

...... The enemy of souls desires to hinder this work; and before
the time for such a movement shall come, he wl1l endeavour to prevent

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II by introducing a counterJeit. In those churches which he can bring
under his deeeptivEl' power he will make it appear that God's special
blessing is poured out; there will be manifest what is thought to
be great reli'gious interest. Multitudes will exult that Gcd is working
marvelously for them, when the work is that of another' spirit. Under
a rEl'ngious guise, Satan will seek to extend his influence over the
Christian world." Cheat Comroversy, page 464.

3. What fundamental troth did Jesus present to one of the gremest

teacheN of Israel? What had he never bef:ore reaUzed? John 3:1-5.

4. Ar:e the conditions tor aalvaUon as presented by Jesus to Nicodemus

the same todaY, or have they been mod1ft&cl? To whom only are
the promises of God assured? Rev. 2:7,10.17,26: 3:5,12,21.

NOTE: ". . . The Word of God lays down the conditions of our sal-
vation, and it rests wholly with ourselves whether or not we will cOr.1ply
wHh them.

"Says the Revelator: 'Thou hast a jew names even in Sardis which
have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white:
for· they are worthy. He that overcometh, thEl' same shalI be clothed
in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of
life, but 1 will confess his name before My Father, and be·fore His
angels.'" Testimonies, Vol. 5, page 692.

5. Wihat test1mOllY Is given by the apostles, plU'licularly Pauli. as to

what we must do to be laved? I Corinthian. 6~9·11.

6. Why do we definitely emphasize that the kingdom of Christ will

not be establlahed in Palestine at His second coming? Why do we
feel It a burdeo to warn othe,. against acceptiJ!.g lhis deception?
1 Corinthians 15:24; 11 Corinthians II :13·15.
NOTE: "At His coming the righteous dead will be· raised, and the
'righteous living will be changed. 'We shall not all sleep: says Paul,
"but we shall all be changed, in a moment in the tWinkling of an eye,
at the last trump: jor the .trumpet shalI sound, and the dead shall
be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible
must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.'
I' Cor. 15:51-53. And in his letter to the Thessalonkms, aher describing
the coming of the Lord, he says: 'The dead in Christ shall rise first:
then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with
them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever
be with the Lord.' 1 Thess. 4:16.17." Great Controversy, pagt3 322.

7. Which ia our last enemy that Jeau8 mU8t destroy? 1 Cor. 15:54,55.

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 8. Through whom can we obtam ylclory If we make the declJllon
to accept the pure truth? I Coco 15:55.57.

9. What is the mys.lery of death? Corinthlanl 15:51·53.

10. What law rules over the sinner? Which law rules over thOle
who are convened? Romans 2:11·13: I Corinthians 15:21·23.

11. How l_g will J..WI rule the universe? W'hat must He yet over·
come? I Corinthians 15:24·27:.
12. What will Jesus do at last, when the Redeemed wl1l gather round
the qlorio.- throl1lll 01 God on the crystal sea? I Corinthians 15:28.

Leuon. No. 13--Sabbath.. December 26, 1964.

THE EVERLASTING COVENANT

1. W'hen will the everlastlnq covenant with the 144,000 be enacted,

-before or aftel1 the close of proba.tion? What event will preced-e
this? R_elation 16:17,18.

2. 'What event will Immediately f,cHow? How many classes will be

resurrected at this time? Daniel 12:2; Revelation 1:7.

3. At what time will thta rellurrecllon take place? Where will many
oli the faithful believers who al:e sUU ediva, be found? Jer. 30:6.7.

NOTE: "As the decree issued; by the various rulers of Christendom

against commandment keepers shall withdraw the protection of gov-
ernment and abandon them to those who desire their destruction, the
people of God will flee from the cities and villages and associate to-
gether in companies, dwelling in the most desolate and solitary places.
Many will find re'fuge in thie strongholds of' the mountains. Like the
Chrlstians of the Piedmont valleys, they will make the high places of
the earth their sanctuaries and will thank: God for the 'munitions of
'rocks.' Isaiah 33: 16. But many of all nations and of all classes, high
and low, rich and poor, black and white, will be cast into the most
unjust and cruel bondage. The beloved of God pass weary days,
bound in chains, shut in by prison bars, sentenced to be slain, some
apparently left to die of starvation in dark and loathsome dungeons., No
human ear is open to hear their moans; no human hand is ready to
lend them lwlp." Great Controversy, p. 626.
4. Whm auw<a:nce is qiven to the fCrithful _es who are faced with
the death decree? isaiah 26:20.
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NOTE: "The heavenly sentinels, faithful to their trust, continue their
watch. Though a general decree has fixed the time when commandment
keepers may be put to death, their enemies will in some cases anticipate
the decree, and before· the time specified, will endeavour to take their
lives. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every
faithdul soul. Some are assailed in their flight from the cities and
mages; but the swords raised against them break and fall powerless
as a straw. Other are defended by angels in the form of men of
war." Great COIl!roveuy, page 631.

5. What tru~ should we pone.. in thill great trial In order to be de-

llvered from the hands of Satan and his followenl? Why wUI God
never permit martyrdom to take place after the close of probation?

ASSWER: "The eye of God, looking down the ages, was fixed upon the
crisis which His people are to meet, when earthly powers shall be
drrayed against them. Like the captive exile, they will be in fear
of death by starvation or by violence. But the Holy One woo divided
the Red Sea before Israel, will manifest His mighty power and turn
1heir captivity. 'They shall be mine, saHh the Lord of hosts, in that
day when I mab~ up My jewels; and I will spare them, as a man
spareth his own son that serve,th him.' Mal. 3:17. If the blood of
Christ's faithful witnesses were shed at this time, it would not, like
the blood of the martyrs, be as seed sown to yield a harvest for God.
Their fidelity would not be a testimony to convince others of the
truth; for the obdurate heart has beaten back the waves of mercy until
they return no more. If the righteous 'Were now left to fall a prey
to their enemies, it would be a triumph for the prince of darkness.."
Great Controversy, p, 634.
6. What lellson can be drawn from the deltverance of the C~D
of Israel and what CIlIsurance is given the chlldren of God today?
At what time will God interV'ene to save His people? ISaiah 26:21.
NOTE: "The people of God-some in prison cells, some hidden in
.solitary retreats in the forests and the mountains-still plead for divine
protoction, while in every quarter companies of armed men, urged on
'by hosts of evil angels, are preparing for the work of death. It is now,
in the hour of utmost extremity, that the God of Ismel will interpose for
the delivemnce of His chosen. . . And the Lord shall cause His glorious
voice to be heard, and shall show the lighting down of His arm, wilh
the indignation of His anger. and with the flame of a devouring fire,
with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.' Isaiah 30:29.30." Ibid" 635.

7. When will the death decree be enfolced c;gamst Sabbath keepers?

By what means will God put an end to tills rebellious world and
destroy the gTeat Babylon Rav. 16:17-21; Isaiah 26:1-9.

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 NOTE: "It is at midnight that God manifests His power for the de-
liverance of His people. :rhe sun appears, shining in its stren~th. Signs
{md wonders follow in quick succession. The wicked look with terror
and amazement upon the scene, while the ~ighteous behold with solemn
joy the tokens of their deliverance. Everything in nature seems turned
'out of its caurse. The streams cease to flow. Dark, heavy clouds come
up, and clash against each other. In the midst of the angry heavens
is one clear space of indescribable glory, whence comes the
voice of God like the sound of many waters, saying, 'It is done.' Rev. 16:17.

"That voice shakes the heavens and the earth. There ie a mighty
earthquake, 'such as was nol since men were upon the earth, so mighty
an earthquake, and so great.' The firmament appears to open and
shut. The glory from the throne of God seems flashing thr'ough. The
mountains shake like a reed in the wind, and ragged rocks are scattered
on every side. There is a roar as of a coming tempest. The sea is lashed
·into fury. There is heard the shriek of the hurricane, like the voice
0f demons upon a mission of destruclion. The whale earth heaves
and swells like the waves of the sea. Its surface is breaking up. Its
very foundations seem to be giving way Mountain chains are sinking.
Inhabited islands disappear. The seaports that have become like Sedam
for wickedness, are swallowed up by the angry waters. . ." GwCl't
Controverey, pp. 636.637.

8. How many other events will take place In the prell3nce of uncon-
verted people? What will the false prophets, false preachers and
teache~. sec? How many clasees of people will be in ilie world and
what wl1l be presented to them before they are c()ll;demned? Psalm
97:6: 50:6.
NOTE: "Then there appears against the sky a hand holding two,
tOOles of stone folded together. Says the prophet, 'The heavens ehall
declare His righteousness: for God is judge Himself.' That holy law,
God's righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from
Sinai as the gUide of life, is now revealed to men as the rule e-f judg-
ment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the
decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that
all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and
heresy is swept from every mind, and God's ten words, brief, compre-
hensive, and authoritative, are presented to the vie'V{ of all the Inhabi-
tants of the earth." Ibid.. p. 639.
9. After the deUvery of the everlantlng covenant and the trand-er of
the authority over the defeated world to the 144,000, what will !.In-
medletlely take place? I Thi~9S. 4:16.17: 1:6-10.

NOTE: "The voice of God is heard from heaven, declaring the day and
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hour 01 Tesus' coming, and delivering the everlasting covenant to his
people: Like peals 01 loudest thunder, His words roll through the earth.
:rhe Israel 01 God stand listening, with their eyes fixed upward. Their
cOUntenances are lighted up with His glory, and shine as did the lace of
Moses when he came down from SinaL The wicked cannot look upon
them. And when the blessing Is pronounced on those who have honored
God by keeping His Sabbath holy, there is a mighty shout 01 Victory."
Great Cotroversy ,po 640.

10. When can it truly be laid that the kingdom of God WCIlI 8ltabl1ah.d
and that 'nelh anld blood wl1l not inherit the kingdom of God? When
will the final song of victory be sung? 1 Cor. 15:50-57; Isaiah 12:1-6.
NOTE: "Amid the reeling 01 the earth, the flash 01 lightning, and the
roar of thunder, the voice of the Son 01 God calls lorth the sleeping saints.
He looks upon the graves of the righteous, then raising His hands to
heaven He cries, 'A wake, awake, awake, ye that sleep In the dust, and
ar~e!' Throughout the length and breadth 01 the earth, the dead shall
hear that voice; and they that hear shall live. And the whole earth
shall ring wlth the tread 01 the exceeding great army of every nation,
kindred, tongue and people. From the prison-house 01 death they came,
dothed with Immortal glory, crying, '0 death, where is thy sting? 0
grave, where is thy victory?' And the liVing righteous and the risen
actints unite their voices in a long, glad shout 01 victory." Great
Con1roversy. p. 644.
11. Haw will Chl-lat fdnd. the 144.000 at Hil glorious coming? Will the
company of 144.000 be completed before or after the partial resw~
rectlon? When will they be changed from mortal to Immortal beings?
I ThessalonfCDlll 4:17.
NOTE: "Graves are opened, and 'many of them that sleep tn the dust 01
~he earth. . . awake, some to everlasting Iile, and some to shame and
ewrlasting contempt.' An who have -died in the laith of the third angel's
message. come forth from the tomb glorilied, to hear God's covenant of
peace with those who have kept His law. 'They also which plerde<i
Him' (Revelation 1:7), those that mocked and derided Christ's dying
agonies, and the most violent opposers 01 His truth and His people,
are raised to behold Him in His glory, and to see' the honor placed
upon the loyal and obedient." libid.• p. 637.
12. Wlbere will the reward be given to the triumphant anny of Cluis'!?
Revelation 19:1-7.
NOTE.: "The liVling I"ighiteous are chalnged, 'in a moment, In the
twinkling 01 an eye.' At the voice 01 God they were glorllied; now
1hey are made Immortal, and wlth the risen saints are caught up to

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meet their Lord in the air. Angels 'gather togethen the elect from the
tour winds, from one end of heaven to the other: Little children are
b'orne by holy angels to their. mother's arms, Friends long separated
by death are united nevermore to part, and with songs of gladness
-ascend together to the city of God.
"Before entering the city of God, the Saviour bestows upon His
·follow.ers the emblems of Victory, and invests them with the insignia of
rtheir royal state. The glittering ranks are drawn up, in the form of a
.hollow square-, about their King, whose form rises in majesty high
above saint and angel, whose countenance beams upon them full
of benignant love. Throughout the unnumbered hos'! of the redeemed
-every glance is fixed upon Him, every eye beholds His glory whose
'visage was so marred mor-e than any man, and His form more than
1he- sons of men: Upon the heads of the overcomers, Tesus with His own
right hand places the crown of glory. For each there is a crown,
bearing his own 'new name: and tne inscription, 'Holiness -\0 the Lord:
In every hand are placed the victor's palm ad the shining harp. . . .
;"Before the ransomed throng is the Holy City. Tesus opens wide
1he pearly gates and the nations that have kept the truth enter in. Therle
ihey behold \he Paradise of God, the home of Adam in his innocency.
Then that voice, richer than any music that eve-r fell on mortal ear,
'is heard saying, 'Your conflict is ended: 'Come, ye blessed of My Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: ..
'Great CODtroveray. pp. 645.646.

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