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"In this life .we can only begin to understand the wonderful
theme of redemption. With our finite comprehension we may
consider most earnestly the shame and the glory, the life and
the death, the justice and the mercy, that meet in the cross; yet
with the utmost stretch of our mental powers we fail to grasp
its full significance. The length and the breadth, the d.epth and
the height, of redeeming love are but dimly comprehended. The
plan of redemption will not be fully understood, even when the
rahsomed see as they are seen and know as they are known; but
through the eternal ages, new truth will continually unfold to
the wondering and delighted mind. Though the griefs and
pains and temptations of earth are ended, and the cause re-
moved, the people of God will ever have a distinct, intelligent
knowledge of what their salvation has cost."
Great Controversy, p. 651.

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Lesson No.1 - Sabbath, July ;
THE ORIGIN OF SIN
QuesUons
1. Under what condiUons could man maintain the honor and
glorY given at creation? Gen. 2: 16-17.
2. What warning was given to Cain? Gen. 4:7.
3. What is the definition of sin? 1 John 3:4; IS: 17 (first part)
4. Can any explanaUon apart from the Scriptures be given for
tbe origin of sin and the reason for its existence?
ANSWEll: "It is impossible to explain tne origin of sin so
as to give a reason for its existence. Yet enough .may be under-
stood concerning both the origin and the final disposition of
sin, to make fully manifest the justice and benevolence of God
in all His dealings with evil. Nothing is more plainly taught in
Scripture than that God was in no wise responsible for the en-
trance of sin; that there was no arbitrary withdrawal of divine
grace, no deficiency in the divine government, that gave oc-
casion for the uprising of rebellion. Sin is an intruder, for
whose presence no reason can be given. It is mysterious, un-
accountable; to excuse it, is to defend it. Could excuse for it
be found, or cause be shown for its existence, it wQuld cease
to be sin. Our only definition of sin is that given in the word
of God; it is 'the transgression of the law;' it is the outworking
of a principle at war with the great law of love which is the
foundation of the divine government." G. C. 492.
5. What did Jesus say conceming Satan? John 8:44; 1 John
3:8.
6. How was sin introduced into this earth? Rom. 1S:12.
7. What was the result? Isa. 1S9:1-2.
8. What instrucUon was given Israel conceming sin? Eze.
18:30-32.
9. What is the meaning of the name - Jesus? Matt. 1:21.
NOTE: "It was possible for Adam, before the fall, to form
a righteous character by obedience to God's law. But he failed
to do this, and because of his sin our natures are fallen, and
we can not make ourselves righteous. Since we are sinful, un-
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holy, we can not perfectly obey a holy law. We have no right-
eousness of our own with which to meet the claims of the law
of God. But Christ has made a way of escape for us. He lived
on earth amid trials and temptations such as we have to meet.
He lived a sinless life. He died for us, and now He offers to
take our sins and give us His righteousness. If you give your-
self to Him, and accept Him as your Saviour, then, sinful as
your life may have been, for His sake you are accounted right-
eous. Christ's character stands in place of your character, and
you are accepted before Go d just as if you had not sinned."
& C. 67. '
10. In which way did the Lord reveal this love for man in his
terrible predicament? Gen. 3:15.
11. What did Satan see in the simple sacrifices and what did
he do?
ANSWER: "Since the announcement to the serpent in Eden,
'I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between
thy seed and her seed,' Satan had known that he did not hold
l;Ibsolute sway over the world. There was seen in men the
working of a power that withstood his dominion. With intense
int-erest he watched the sacrifices offered by Adam and his
sons. In these ceremonies he discerned a symbol of communion
between earth and heaven. He set himself to intercept this
communion. He misrepresented God, and misinterpreted the
rites that pointed to the Saviour." D. A. 115.

Lesson No.2 - Sabbath, JulY 14, 1951.

THE WAY OF THE LORD IN SALVATION
Questions
1. What were the three main factors involved in the plan of
salvation?
ANSWER:
a. The Law of God should be vindicated. Deut. 32: 4.
b. The penalty should be paid for disobedience. 1 Pet.
3: 18.
c. The originator of sin should be destroyed. Heb. 2: 14-15.
2. What do we understand by a substitutionary sacrifice?
John 3:16.
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 3. How could the gulf be bridged between the heavenly Father
and the sinner? Heb. 2:9-14.15.
4. In what way did the pardon for sin take place?
ANSWER: "To Adam, the offering of the first sacrifice was
a most painful ceremony. His hand must be raised to take life,
which only God could give. It was the first time he had ever
'witnessed death, and he knew that had he been obedient to
God, there would have been no death of man or beast. As he
slew the innocent victim, he trembled at the thought that his
sin must shed the blood of the spotless Lamb of God." P .P. 68.

5. What was used to pay the penalty for sin? Lev. 17:11.
6. What else was necessary besides the shedding of the
blood of the sacrifice? Gen. 8:20.
7. What kind of sacrifice was acceptable? Gen. 4:4-5.
8. What outstanding virtue is revealed in the sacrifice of
Abel? Heb. 11:14.
9. Who are some of the patriarchs mentioned who worshipped
according to this system?
ANSWER: Noah - - - - Gen. 6:8-9; 8:20.
Job - Job 1: 1,5.
Abraham - Gen. 12:8.
Jacob - - - Gen. 33: 18,20.
"In early times the father was the ruler and priest of
his own family, and he exercised authority over his children,
even after they had families of their own. His descendants
were taught to look up to him as their head, in both religious
and secular matters. This patriarchal system of government
Abraham endeavored to perpetuate, as it tended to preserve
the knowledge of God. It was necessary to bind the members
of the household together, in order to build up a barrier against
the idolatry that had b.ecome so wide-spread and so deep-
seated." P. P. 141.

11. What difference was made between the animals brought

into the ark? Why? Gen. 7:2.

12. In which way was the worship of Noah accepted by God?

Gen. 8:21.

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 Lesson No.3 - Sabbath, July 21, 1951.
THE EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM
Questions

1. What position was held by Abraham among his large en-

campment? Gen. 18:18-19.
NOTE: "Abraham, 'the friend of God,' set us a worthy
example. His was a life of prayer. Wherever he pitched his
tent, close beside it was set up his altar, calling all within
his encampment to the morning and the evening sacrifice. When
his tent was removed, the altar remained. In following years,
there were those among the roving Canaanites who received
instruction from Abraham; and whenever one of these came to
that altar, he knew who had been there before him; and when he
had pitched the tent, he repaired the altar, and there worshiped
the living God." P. P. 128.
2. How can we tell that Abraham knew the significance of the
typical service? Compare Gen. 15:6-12,17 with Lev. 1:17.
3. How did the Lord teach Abr,aham the true significance of
the typical service? Gen. 22:2-14.
4. What was Isaac's question concerning the provision for
the offering which was to be made? Gen. 22:8.
5. What priestiY work was done by Abraham during this sel'-
vice? Gen. 22:9.
6. Which place was designated as the centre for the worship
of the true God at this time? Who was the high priest?
Gen. 14:18.

7. How is it shown that there was an order in the priesthood

at that time? Gen. 14: 19-20.
IS. Of whom was Melchisedec a type or figure? Heb. 5:5-6.
Ps. 110:4-5.
9. What remarkable vision was given Jacob and what did it
represent? Gen. 28:13-15.
NOTE: "In this vision the plan of redemption was pre-
sen,ted to Jacob, not fully, but in such parts as were essential
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to him at that time. The mystic 1adder reveal ed to him in his
dream was the same to which Christ referred in his conversation
with Nathanael. Said he, 'Ye shall see heaven open, and the
angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.'
Up to the time of man's rebellion against the governmen t of
God, there had been free communion between God and man.
But the sin of Adam and Eve separated earth from heaven, so
that man could not have communion with his Maker. Yet the
world was not left in solitary hopelessness. The ladder re-
presents J eeus, the appointed medium of communication. Had
he not with his own merits bridged the gulf that sin had' made,
the ministering angels could have held no communion with
fallen man. Christ connects man in his weakness and help-
lessness with the source of infinite power." P. P. 104.
10. Through which lribe of Israel was the minislry of the true
God to be perpetuated? Ex. 29:8-11.
11. Name another character who typified Christ? Gen. 5f): 19.

Lesson No.4· Sabbath, July 28, 1951.

THE EXODUS FROM EGYPT
Questions
1. What was the condition of the children of Israel just prior
to the Exodus? Ex. 1:12-14; 2:23-25.
2. From which tribe of Israel was Moses born? Ex.2:1;
Heb.11:23.
3. How did the angel of the Lord appear to Moses? Ex. 3: 1-6.
NOTE: "Humility and reverence should characterize the
deportment of all who come into the presence of God. In the
name of Jesus we may come before him with confidence, but we
must not approach him with the boldness of presumption, as
thoufth he were on a level with ourselves. There are those
who address the great and all-powerful and holy God, who
dwelleth in light unapproachable, as -they would address an
equal, or even an inferior. There are those who conduct them-
selves in his house as they would not presume to do in the
audience-chamber of an earthly ruler. These should remember
that they are in I-lis sight whom seraphim adore, before whom
anftels vail their faces. God is greatly to be reverenced; all
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who truly realize his presence will bow in humility before him,
and, like Jacob beholding the vi8ion of God, they will cry out,
'How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house
of God, and this is the p:ate of heaven.''' P. P. 252.
4. What message of comfort was given to Moses? Ex. 3:7-10.
5. What reason was to be given Pharoah for the sojourn of
the Israelites in the wilderness? Ex. 3:18.
6. How were the people affected by the message given by
Moses and Aaron? Ex. 4:29,31; 8:25-27.
7. What did Moses insist should accompany them on their
journey, and for what reason? Ex. 11?:24-26.

8. What fearful lesson may be learned from die attitude of

Pharoah? Rom. 9:17.
NOTE: "God speaks to men through his servants, giving
cautions and warninp:s, and rebuking sin. He gives to each an
opportunity to correct his errors before they become fixed in
the character; but if one refuses to be corrected, divine power
does not interpose to counteract the tendency of his own action.
He finds it more easy to repeat the same course. He is harden-
ing the heart against the influence of the Holy Spirit. A fur-
ther rejection of light places him where a far stronger influence
.will be ineffectual to make an abiding impression." P. P. 268.
9. What results by continually rejecting ·the warnings given
by Gild's servants? Reb. 3:12-15.

NOTE: "Those who are quieting a guilty conscience with

the thought that they can change a course of evil when they
choose, that they can trifle with the invitations of mercy, and
yet be again and again impressed, take this course at their
peril. They think 'that after castinp: all their influence on the
side of the p:reat rebel, in a moment of utmost extremity, when
danger compasses them about, they will change leaders. Dut
this is not so easily done. The experience, the education, the
discipline of a life of sinful indulgence, has so thoroughly
moulded the character t'rtat they cannot then receive the image
of Jesus. Had no light shone upon their pathway, the case
would have been different. Mercy might interpose, and give
them an opportunity to accept her overtures; but after light has
been long rejected and despised, it will be finally withdrawn."
P. P. 269.
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10. How did Moses reveal that more elaborate ceremonies were
to be given under the Mosaic dispensation? Ex. 10:24-26.

Lesson No.5 - Sabbath, August 4, 1951. .

LESSONS FROM THE PASSOVER
Questions
1. What change was made in the reckoning of the year and for
what reason? Ex. 12:1-2.
NOTE: "The observance of the Passover began wi th the
birth of the Hebrew nation. On the last night of their bondage
in Egypt, when there appeared no token of deliverance, God
commanded them to prepare for an immediate release. He had
warned Pharoah of the final judgment on the Egyptians, and
He directed the Hebrews to gather their families within their
own dwellings. Having sprinkled the doorposts with \he blood
of the slain lamb, they were to eat the lamb, roasted, with un-
leavened bread and bitter herbs. 'And thus shall ye eat it,' He
said, 'with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and
your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is' the
Lord's passover,' Ex. 12: 11. At midnight all the first-born of
the Egyptians were slain. Then the king sent to Israel th~ mes-
sage, '!lise up, and get you forth from among my people; . • .
and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said,' Ex. 12:31. The
Hebrews went out from Egypt an independent nation." D. A.76.
2. Where was this service to be held? Ex. 12:3.
3. Who performed the ministry during the service? Ex. 12:4.
4. Who only could participate in this ceremony? Ex. 12:43-49.
5. What is' said of the different articles used in the Passover
service? Ex. 12:13.

NOTE: "The hyssop used in sprinkling the blood was the

symbol of purification, being thus employed in the cleansing
of the leper and of those defiled by contact with the dead." ...
"The flesh was to be eaten. It is not enough even that we
believe on Christ for the forgiveness of sin; we must by faith
be constantly receiving· spiritual strength and nourishment
from him through his word," ... "The lamb was to be eaten
with bitter .herbs, as pointing back to the bitterness of the
bondage in Egypt. So when we feed upon Christ, it should be
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with contrition of heart, because of our sins. The use of un-
leavened bread also was significant. It was expressly enjoined
in the law of the Passover, and as strictly observed by the
Jews in their practice, that no leaven should be found in their
houses during the feast. In like manner the leaven of sin must
be put away from all who would receive life and nourishment
from Christ." P. P. 277-278.

6. What is said concerning the Passover ceremony itself? Ex..

12:14.
7. Was the ceremony only commemorative?
ANSWER: "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 ac-
complish in freeing his people from the bondage of sin." P. P.
277.
8. What does apostle Paul say regarding Christ and the feast
of the Passover? 1 Cor. 5:7.
NOTE: "All the ceremonies of the feast were types of
the work of Christ." D. A. 77.

Lesson No.6 - Sabbath, August 11, 1951.

RIGHTS OF PRIESTHOOD
BY BIHTHRIGHT AND LEVITICAL
Questions
1. What did the Lord do for His chosen people in the day that
judgment fell upon the first-born of Egypt? Num. 3: 13.
NOTE: "Furthermore, the first-born of both man and beast
were to be the Lord's, to be bought back only by a ransom, in
acknowledgement that when the first-born of Egypt perished,
that of Israel, though graciously preserved, had been justly
exposed to the same doom but for the atoning sacrifice,"
P. P. 274.
2. What change was made later at the institution of the Taber-
nacle service? Num. 8:13-19.
3. How did the Lord manifest His presence with the Israelites
in their journey? Ex. 13:20-22.
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4. Which great memorial was restored? Ex. 16:23-26,30.
5. In which way were the Israelites reminded that Jesus is
the Bread of life? Ex. 16:14-15.
NOTE: "The manna, falling from heaven for the susten-
ance of Israel, was a type of Him who came from God to give
life to the world. Said Jesus, 'I am that bread of life. Your
fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This
is the bread which cometh down from heaven. . • • If any man
eat of this bread, he shall live forever; and the bread that
I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the
world.' .. P. P. 297.
6. Who will eat of this manna? Rev. 2:17.
7. What figure is shown in the incident at Kadesh? Num.
20:7-13.
8. On reaching the precincts of Mt. Sinai, what preparations
were made and why? Ex. 19:10-11.
9. Before the change from the Patriarchal dispensation to the
Mosaic, what did the Lord desire the people to understand?
Hab.2:20.
10. When the remnant 'people are gathered in the last days,
where should they look? Ps. 102:16-19.

Lesson No.7 - Sabbath, August 18, 1951.

MOSES RECEIVES THE PLAN FOR THE
EARTHLY SANCTUARY
Questions
1. To what things should we give earnest heed? What great
things are we not to neglect? Heb. 2:1-4.
NOTE: The plan of salvation was revealed to man in
shadow. It did not come to Israel by any man's study, or
by investigation, or by research. It came to Moses from the
Lord directly by revelation. The purpose of this symbolic
tabernacle was to bring the people to Him who had been chosen
to save the world. All those who do not study personally to
understand the typical service and the things which are con-
nected with it, very easily fall into the darkness of Satan's
greatest deceptions. No study is of so great importance to
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God's people as the Sanctuary service, with its types ana
shadows, showing forth the mediatorial work of our great
High Priest in the heavenly Sanctuary.
2. Which Utings must we now apply as we go on to perfection?
What are the principal subjects we must dwell upon and
study diligently? Heb.6:1-3.
NOTE: "But such subjects as the sanctuary, in connection
with the 2,300 days, the commandments of God and the faith
of Jesus, are perfectly calculated to explain the past Advent
Movement and show what our present position is, establish the
faith of the doubting, and give certainty to the glorious future.
These, I have frequently seen, were the principal subjects on
which the messengers should dwell." E. W. 63.
3. What command was given to Moses by God in the Mount
and why? Ex. 25:8.
4. After what pattern was Moses instructed to build the taber-
nacle and its furnishings? Ex. 25:9.
NOTE: Moses was privileged to see the original sanctuary
of which the earthly was only a pattern. The sanctuary service
in the Old Testament was a symbol of the mediatorial service
of our High Priest in the heavenly Sanctuary.
5. What oUter command did Moses receive when the people
apostatized at Sinai? What purpose did this tabernacle
serve? Ex. 33:7.
NOTE: "By the divine direction, the tent that had served
as a temporary place of worship was removed 'afar off from the
camp.' This was still further evidence that God had withdrawn
his presence from them. He would reveal himself to Moses, but
not to such a people. The rebuke was keenly felt, and to the
conscience-smitten multitudes it seemed a foreboding of great-
er calamity. Had not the Lord separated Moses from the camp
that he might utterly destroy them? But they were not left
without hope. The tent was pitched without the encampment,
but Moses called it 'the tabernacle of the congregation.' All
who were truly penitent, and desired to return to the Lord,
were directed to repair thither to confess their sins and seek
his mercy." P. P. 327.
6. Under what condition was I srael again received into the
favor of God'! Ex. 34:9-10.
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 NOTE: "By their apostasy, the Israelites forfeited the
blessing of the divine presence, and for the time rendered im-
possible the erection of a sanctuary for God amon/!; them. Out
after they were again taken into favor with Heaven, the great
I eader proceeded to execute the divine command." P.P. 343.
7. What appeal was made to the con,,-egation? What are the
first requisites in the worship of God? Ex. 25: 1-7 .

NOTE: "For the building of the sanctuary, great and ex-

pensive preparations were necessary; a larp:e amount of the
most precious and costly material wa$ required; yet the Lord
accepted only free-will offerings. 'Of every man that p:iveth it
willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering,' was the
divine command repeated by Moses to the congregation. De-
votion to God and a spirit of sacrifice were the first requisites
in preparing a dwelling-place for the Most High." P. P. 343.
8. What was the result of this appeal? What command was
now given to the people? Ex. 36:4-7.
NOTE: The same devotion to God and spirit of sacrifice
must be evidenced in the people who are called to build the
spiritual temple.
9. What wood were they commanded to use? What did it sym-
bolize? Ex. 26: 15-22.
NOTE: Shitlim or Acacia wood was the most durable of
all woods found in the wilderness. It was stronge.~ than other
wood ,. but hard to work, however it was less subject to decay,
especially when overlaid with gold. This wood symbolizes the
sinner, who, by the grace of God, may become a pi lIar in the
temple of God.
10. What other material was .necessary for the building and
covering of the tabernacle? Ex. 25:3-7.
NOTE: God desired His people to sacrifice these precious
things to which their hearts were bound. These things were to
be consecrated for the ornamentation of the tabernacle. God
has the same desire today for the builrlin/!; of the spiritual
temple.
11. To what central theme did all tJlese material ob.iects
point? What comparison did Jesus and t'aul make in this
regard? 1 Cor. 3:11-15; John 1:14; 2:19-21.
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 NOTE: Jesus was the focal point of the typical sanctuary
service and through Him all the sins of the repentant sinner
were covered. His righteousness cloaks His contrite ones.
The law of God must be written in the fleshy tablet of the
heart. Gold represents pure faith and love, binding God's
people together in the spiritual temple.

Lesson No.8 - Sabbath, August 25, 1951.

THE FURNISHING OF THE
HOLY AND MOST HOLY PLACES
Questions
1. How was the tabernacle divided? What are the names of
the two apartments? Ex. 26:33.
NOTE: "The building was divided into two apartments by
a rich and beautiful curtain, or vail, suspended from gold-
plated pillars; and a similar vail closed the entrance of the
first apartment. These, like the inner covering, which formed
the ceiling, were of the most gorgl'!bus colors, blue, purple,
and scarlet" beautifully arrllnged, while inwrought with threads
of gold and silver were cherubim to represent the angelic host
who are connected with the work of the heavenly sanctuary,
and who are ministering spirits to the people of God on earth."
P. P. 347. .
2. What did God command to be made for the Most Holy Place?
Describe the ark within and without. Ex. 25:10-16.
3. Describe the covering of the ark. What was it called?
What was the purpose of the two cherubim? Ex. 25: 17-22.
NOTE: "The cover of the sacred chest was called the
mercy-seat. This was wrought of one solid piece of gol d, and
was surmounted by golden cherubim, one standing on each end.
One wing of each angel was stretched forth on high, while the
other was folded over the body in token ot reverence and humil-
ity. The position of the cherubim, with their faces turned to-
ward each other, and looking reverently downward toward the
ark, represented the reverence with which the heavenly host
regard the law of God, and their interest in the plan of redemp-
tion •
.. Above the mercy-seat was the shekinah, the manifestation
of the divine presence; and from between the cherubim, God
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made known his will. Divine messages were sometimes com-
municated to the high priest by a voice from the cloud. Some-
tim,s a light fell upon the angel at the right, to signify approval
or acceptance, or a shadow or cloud rested upon the one at
the left to reveal disapproval or rej ection." P. P. 348-349.
4. What were the contents of the ark? Ex. 16:32-34; lIeb. 9:4.
NOTE: The manna symbolized our Saviour, the Bread of
life. It was the diet supplied by God for His people and was
symbolical of the health reform diet in the last days. Aaron's
rod represented the Lt;!vitical priesthood.
5. What articles were to be made for the Holy place? Ex. 25:
23-30.
NOTE: "In the first apartment, or holy pla~e, were the
table of show-bread, the candlestick, or lamp-stand, and the
altar of incense. The table of show-bread stood on the north.
With its ornamental crown, it was overlaid with pure gold. On
this table the priests were each Sabbath to place twelve cakes,
arranged in two piles, and sprinkled with frankincense. The
loaves that were removed, being accounted holy, were to be
eaten by the priests." P. P. 348.
6. Describe the candlestick. Ex. 25:31-39.
NOTE: "On the south was the seven-branched candle-
stick, with its seven lamps. Its branches were ornamented with
exquisitely wrought flowers, resembling lilies, and the whole
was made from one solid piece of gold." P. P. 348.
7. What completed tile furnishing of the Holy place? Ex.
30:1-5.
8. Where was the golden altar in the Holy place? What was
burnt morning and evening on this altar? How was the
fire on this altar lighted? Ex. 30:6-8.
NOTE: "The fire upon this altar was kindled by God him-
self, and was sacredly cherished. Day and night t he holy
incense diffused its fragrance throughout the sacred apart-
ments, and without, far around the tabernacle." P. P. 348.
9. Why were the lamps of the candlestick kept alight? Who is
the true light? Ex. 27:20-21; John 9:5.
NOTE: "There bp.ing no windows in the tabernacle, the
lamps were' never all extinguished all at one time, but shed
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their light by day and by night." P. P. 348.
10. Where must we receive Jesus? How is He calling the
people of Laodicea? Rev. 3:20.
NOTE: Our hearts are the temple of God. They must be
clean inside and out. As we consecrate ourselves to God,
this cleansing work will be done by His Spirit. God's command-
ments must be written in our hearts. Then Christ, as our High
Priest, will enter the temple thus prepared for him.
God's people are temples of the living God, in which should
be the ark with the Ten Commandments, and the pot of manna,
binding them morally to Him, and binding them to the true prin-
ciples of health reform. We then become as tables on which
the show-bread is never lacking; as lights burning in a dark
place; and as altars from which our prayers of consecration
rise morning and evening, with the incense which is the right-
eousness of Christ.

Lesson No.9 - Sabbath, September 1. 1951.

THE OUTER COURT OF THE TABERNACLE
Questions
1. With what was the tabernacle enclosed? Describe the
screen and the enclosure. Ex. 27:9-15. 17-19.
NOTE: "The sacred tent was enclosed in an open square,
called the court, which was surrounded by hangings, or screens,
of fine linen, suspended from pillars of brass." P. P. 347.
The white linen is the symbol of purity, and symbolizes the
imparted righteousness of Christ to the converted sinner.
2. How wide were the gates of the court? Describe the hang-
ings of the gate, and what did these hangings symbolize?
Ex. 27:16.
NOTE: "The entrance to this enclosure was at the eastern
end. It was closed by curtains of costly material and beautiful
workmanship, though inferior to those of the sanctuary. The
hangings of the court being only about half as high as the
walls of the tabernacle, the building could be plainly seen
by the people without." P. P. 347.
For a better understanding of these symbols, •we must look
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to the life of Christ. In the distance, the children of Israel
looked on the beautiful whiteness of the tabernacle, this color
representing to them holiness and purity. Looking with kindling
eye, they see against the whiteness, the colored hangings of
the gates, through which they pass to enter the court of the
tabernacle. These gates to them were a symbol of Christ, the
red standing for blood shed for us all; the blue standing for
Christ's heavenly life; and the royal purple standing for His
coming as King of Kings.
3. What were the furnishings of the l~ourt? Ex. 27:1-8.
NOTE: "In the court, and nearest the entrance, stood the
brazen altar of burnt-offering. Upon this altar were consumed
all the sacrifices made by fire unto the Lord, and its horns
were sprinkled with the atoning blood." P. P. 347.
4. Describe the brazen altar. How many horns had it? What
important lesson does it teach us? Ex. 27:2.
NOTE: It was on the four hams of the altar that the blood
pf the sacrifice was sprinkled. The horns signified the four
cardinal points of the earth. In the temple of God, built by
Solomon on Mount Moriah, the brazen altar stood at the centre
of the earth. It was here that Jesus was sacrificed and at the
'same place Abraham, long years before, had built his altar for
the sacrifice of Isaac. The four horns of this al tar symbolized
the going of ~he gospel message to all nations and Christ's
calling for sinners to come to Him. The sinner who held fast
to the horns of the altar was safe.
5. Of what importance was the brazen laver to the priestllOod?
Ex. 30:17-19.
NOTE: Every priest, before taking part in the service of
the tabernacle, must cleanse himself at tile laver. The clean-
sing water which flowed from Christ's side, when he was
pierced by the spear, was symbolical of the cleansing of the
sinner.

6. Describe the construction of the laver. To what use were

the women's looking glases put? Ex. 30:19-21; 38:8.
NOTE: "Detween the altar and the door of the tabernacle
was the laver, which was also of brass, made from the mirrors
'that had been the free-will offering of the women of Israel. At

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the laver the priests were to wash their hands and their feet
whenever they went into the sacred apartments. or approache,d
the altar to offer a burnt-offering unto the Lord." P. P. 347.
7. Describe the glories of the tabernacle inside and outside
when finished. Ps. 84:1-10.
NOTE: "No language can describe the glory of the scene
presented within the sanctuary, - the gold-plated walls re-
flecting the light from the golden candlestick, the brilliant
hues of the richly embroidered curtains with their shining'
angels, the table, and the altar of incense glittering with gold;
beyond the second vail, the sacred ark, with its mystic cheru-
bim, and above it the holy shekinah, the visible manifesta-
tion of Jehovah's presence; all but a dim reflection 0 f the
glories of the temple of God in heaven, the great centre of the
work for man's redemption." P. P. 349.
8. What does tbe tabernacle teach? What is the great im-
portance of this teaching in the latter days? Rom. 15: 1.7.
1 Cor. 3: 16, 19-20. '
NOTE: What can be more sacred to a lllan than the temple
wherein he worships. Those things we consecrate to God, are
the most precious in His sight. The priests alone were allowed
to enter the tabernacle. The court was reserved for the congre-
~ation. nere they had the opportunity of seeing the brazen
altar, of hearing the services of the priests and of witnessing
the sacrifice of the sin offering on the day of atonement. Here
they had the privilege of listening to the bells on the hem of
the l'Iarment of the high priest" as he officiated in the Most
Holy place on that day.

Lesson No. 10 - SabbatJl, September 8, 1951.

THE BUILDING OF THE TABERNACLE
Questions
1. Who was chosen to care for the material and to execute
the work? Ex. 38:22-23.
2. Who chose the workmen? From which of the tribes? Ex.
31:1-5.
NOTE: We see something special in the selection of the
workmen for this work. The first chosen was of the tribe of
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Judah and the selection was done by God. Today, many are
chosen by themselves to do God's work because they think
they have the qualifications necessary. But only to God's
chosen workmen is given the divine wisdom and understanding
so necessary for His work. Judah was the line through which
was to come the Saviour of the world, He Who is the Master
Builder of the universe.
3. Who Joined in the work of Judah to build the tabernacle?
What are we told about him? What kind of work was to be
done? Ex. 31:6-11.
NOTE: The work of the tabernacle had to be done under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as each article was of symbolic
importance. Dan had a part in the building of the earthly
sanctuary, but he will have no part in the service of the heaven-
ly sanctuary. Dan is not written among the 144,000. See Hev.
7. Dan is the symbol of many who will work today in God's
work, but who have not sanctified their lives to the will of
God. Our salvation does not depend on the quantity of the
work we do, but on the quality and holiness of the work done.
4. What weight of gold was used in the building of the taber-
nacle? What was the average weight of gold given by each
of the children of Israel? Ex. 38:24-31-
NOTE: The priests had the great responsibility of super-
vising the work, of urging the workmen to work exactly ac-
cording to plan, that their work might not be in vain and materi-
al wasted or broken. The same responsibility lies on the
shoulders of the spiritual leaders of today. They must work
exactly according to the plan of God and not to the devisings
of men.
lJ. What had Moses been told? With what model was the com-
pleted work to be compared? Ex. 25:40; 26:30.
NOTE: When through the grace of God we are saved, we
shall see the original sanctuary in heaven. Moses was the one
who was responsible to God forthe work, Aaron was responsible
to Moses, the priests to Aaron, and the workmen to the priests.
6. What are we told about the work of the tabernacle? Ex.
39:32-41.
7. What did Moses do with the furnishings of the tabernacle?
What did he declare after his examination? Ex. 39:42-43.
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8. Whose example did Moses follow in tbis work? What is
our duty? Gen. 1:31.
9. How was the material prepared for tbe temple built by
Solomon? 1 Kings 6:7.
NOTE: The building of this temple is symbolical of,
the work to be done in God's people on this earth, who will,
be hewn and carved to fill their places in the New Jerusalem.,
They will be perfected before they arrive there. The sound
of the tools shall not be heard there. The work must be done
here on this earth.

Lesson No. 11 - Sabbatb. September 15. 1951.

THE ERECTION OF THE TABERNACLE
Questions
1. When the furnishings of tbe Sanctuary were completed.
what was Moses commanded to do? In which montb?
Ex. 40:1-2.
NOTE: Every step which the children of Israel 'took in
advance towards Canaan, was taken under the dir'ection of
God. The command was now given for the setting up or'the'
tabernacle in the first day of the New Year.
2. What work did Israel desire to do even on the Sabbatb?
What command did God give them? Ex. 35: 1-2.
NOTE: "Directions had just been given for the immediate
erection of the tabernacle for the service of God; and now, the "
people might conclude" because the obj ect had in view was,
the glory of God, and also because of their great need of a
place of worship, that they would be justified in working at
the building upon the Sabbath. To guard them from this error,
the warning was given. Even the sacredness and urgency of
that special work for God must not lead them to infringe upon
his holy rest-day." P. P. 313.
3. What did Jesus once say to the Jews? How many days
did He say He would take to rebuild tbe temple? John
2:19-22.
NOTE: The tabernacle was erected on the first day of
the year, and the priests were able to begin their duties on
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that same day. So also Christ, on the first day of the week,
by His ressurrection made the first steps toward the begin-
ning of His ministry as a high priest.
4. On which year after leaving Egypt was the tabernacle
raised? Ex. 40:17-19.
5. According to Holy Scripture, which part of the tabernacle
was first raised? Ex. 40:20-21; 26:33-34.
6. What work completed the erection of the tabernacle? Ex.
40:28.
7. What surroWlded the tabernacle? What only could be seen
above this? Ex. 40:34-35.
8. What two important furnishings stood in the court of the
tabernacle? Ex. 40:6-7,29-30,33.
9. By what sign did the children of Israel know when they
were to move fonYard? What was the sign for them to en-
camp? Ex. 40:37-38.
NOTE: The children of Israel were guided in all their
wanderinll;s bv the Divine Hand, yet most of the time the multi-
tude murmured against Moses and Aaron. They were so blinded
that they could not comprehend God's leading hand behind
Moses. They murmured at eveOry advance made. In the same
way today, when we are called to look to the law and to the
testimony, the people murmur and rebel against those who are
being used by God to lead them to the heavenly Canaan. They
are opposed to God's righteousness and to the narrowness of
the path in which He is leading them.
10. Where was Israel instructed to bring ttleir offerings? \\hat
happened to those who refused to obey these instructions?
Lev. 17:1-9.
NOTE: It is God's perogative to choose where He will be
worshiped. In the beginning, the patriarchs built their altars
in the places revealed to them. Today we must recognize
which is the church of God's chosen remnant, and we must
worship with them.
11. What was the belief of the Jews through the ages? What
did Jesus explain abOut the place of worship? Jer.7:1-7;
John 4:20-24; Matt. 23:38.
NOTE: The people today, like the Jews in the time of our
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Lord, believe that the centre of worship is Jerusalem because
it was chosen of God. But the glory of God is departed from it
and true worshipers worship in spirit and in truth. The existin/l:
danger today is the same as in the days of the Jews. People
think that God is forever connected with their buildin~s and
organization, and is entirely dependent on them for the finishine:
of His work. The church is not authorized to lead in the place
of God. Everyone must follow Jesus wherever He goes.

Lesson No. 12 • Sabbath, September 22, 1951.

DEDICATION OF THE TABERNACLE
AND PRIESTHOOD
Questions
1. What work followed the finishing of the tabernacle? To
whom had this work been entrusted? Ex. 29:1·~.
NOTE: It is of no small importance to be the servant of
God. Those who are His chosen servants must remember that
God can take from them His Spirit, His blessing and their re-
sponsibility, if they fail to perform their duty faithfuUy.
2. flow were the people to bring their offerings for the-dedica-
tion of the tabernacle? Which part of the priest's body was
sprinkled with the blood? Ex. 29: 10-29.
NOTE: A solemn consecration was required of the priest-
hood, which was to symbolize Christ, and the priesthood was to
be an example to all God's servants throughout the ages.
be an example to all God's servants throughout the ages. The
anointing of the ear with blood signified that he was dedicated
to a holy service, ready to hear the voice of duty through the
guidance of the Holy Spirit. The anointing of the thumb signi-
fied that he was consecrated to work, to write, and to do the
the will of God. The anointing of the big toe dedicated the
feet to walk in the way of God preaching the gospel. Only a
clean mind, hand, and foot will be permitted to stand in the
presence of God.
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that
bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace." Isa. 52:7.
3. How many bullocks were used in consecratinjt the altar?
How many days were spent for this work? What was done

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 with the remains of the bullocks? Ex. 29:30-37.
NOTE: The holy things were kept in the holy places. The
remains of the offerings were carried outside the camp and
destroyed by fire. Many today refuse to receive the full truth.
It seems to be too hard for them. Should we put aside God's
messages to us, just because they do not harmonize with our
opinions? "Present truth" must be preached in all its hal'-
monious beauty and holiness. The word of Jesus must be the
food for everyone who is willinS to follow Him.
4. What followed the dedication of the priesthood? Ex.
30:22-30.
NOTE: The perfumed anointing oil was used on all the
furniture of the tabernacle for its dedication. This is why all
our actions today are to be a sweet-smelling savour to the Lord.
5. What took place after the dedication of the tabernacle?
now did God show IUs approval of the work done? Lev.
9:22-24.
6. When did the people see this miracle for the first time?
Gen. 4:4.
NOTE: The offering of Abel was accepted of God because
he conformed to the plan of redemption as given by God. Cain
thought that because he was the older. Abel should obey him
unconditionally.
7. When was this mimcle repeated for the second till"e? 2
Chron. 7: 1-3.
8. What was the crisis in Israel's life when God again worked
this miracle for the establishnlent of truth? 1 Kings
18:37-38.
9. When will the counterfeit of this work of God be seen?
For what reason? Rev. 13:13.
NOTE: In the past, God brought conviction to the people
by the miracles He wrought. Out in the last days, Satan will
do those same miracles to deceive those who have no true
knowledge of their Dibles and the Testimonies.

10. Who only have the right to bless? lIow must it be done?
Num. 6:23-27.
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11. What was to be kept sacred from generation to generation?
What happened to the sons of Aaron? Lev. 10:1-2.
NOTE: "But soon afterward a sudden and terrible calamity
fell upon the family of the high priest. At the hour of worship,
as the prayers and praise of the people were ascending to God,
two of the sons of Aaron took each his censer, and burned
fragrant incense thereon, to rise as a sweet odour before the
Lord. Dut they transgressed His command by the us e of
'strange fire.' For burning the incense they took common in-
stead of the sacred fire which God himself has kindled, and
which He had commanded to be used for this purpose. For
this sin, a fire went out from the Lord and devoured them in
the sight of the people." P. P. 359.
12. For whom were all these thing;s written? What have we to
to learn from the life of Israel? 1 Cor. 10: 11.
NOTE: "The murmurings of the Israelites and the visita-
tions of God's judgments because of their sins, are recorded
as a warning to after-generations. And their devotion, their
zeal and liberality, are an- example worthy of imitation. All
who love the worship of God, and pri ze the blessing of his
sacred presence, will manifest the same spirit of sacrifice in
preparing a house where he may meet with them. They will
desire to bring to the Lord an offering of the very best that
they possess. A house built for God should not be left in
debt, for he is thereby dishonored. An amount sufficiclll to
accomplish the work should be freely given, that the workmen
may be able to say, as did the builders of the tabernacle,
'Dring no more offerings.' " P. P. 344.

Lesson No. U - Sabbath, September 29, 1%1.

TIH.~ LEVITICAL P HIESTHOOD
Questions
1. What did Esau sell to Jacob for a plate of pottage'? Gen.
25:29-34.
NUTE: The birthright of the eldest son was half the
father's possessions, and to him belonged the spiritual rule
in the home.
2. ,\'hat is told us regarding Esau in the New Testament and
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 why? What lesson does this convey to us? lIeb. 12:16-17.
NOTE: Those who neglect duty for the pleasures and lusts
of the world, will soon sacrifice all spiritual things to gain
these desires. This is spiritual adultery and an insult to God.
3. \fhich tribe did God choose as Ris servants after certain
events at Sinai? what were these events? Ex. 32:22-29.
NOTE: Until the apostasy at Sinai, the first-born were
claimed by God for His service. After the apostasy, the first-
born lost this right, and Cod called the Levites to be His
priests. Dy apostasy, we lose the rights which God has given
us, if we refuse to confess and repent.
~. Why were the Levites called to the priesthood? What
special rights were given them? Ex. 32:26-29.
NOTE: "Now, instead of the first-born of all Israel, the
Lord accepted the tribe of Levi for the work of the sanctuary.
Dy this sil:,'nal honour he manifested his approval of their
fidelity, both in adhering to his service and in executing his
judh'ments when Israel apostatized in the worship of the golden
calf. The priesthood, however, was restricted to the family
of Aaron. Aaron and his sons alone were permitted to minister
before the Lord; the rest of the tribe were entrusted with the
charge of the tabernacle and its furniture, and they were to
attend upon the priests in their ministration, but they were not
to sacrifice, to burn incense, or to see the holy things till
they were covered." P. P. 3~.
5. How were the Levitical priesthood and the tabernacle sup-
ported? Had any otJler tribe the right to care for the taber-
nacle? ~',hat mandate was given regarding the Levites?
Num. 18:21-24.
6. Which family of Levi was called to tJle priesthood? What
was provided for their support? Ex. 28: 1; 29:9; Num. 18: 1,
25,28.
NOTE: The priests were chosen bv God and had to serve
to His honour and glory. The Levites attended to the moving
of th~ tabernacle from place to place. They were the instructors
of the people in the ways. of God, and were under the direction
of the priesthood. The service of the tabernacle it self was
under the sole control of the hip-h priest, and he alone had the
right of entry to the Most Holy place on the day of Atonement.
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7. What provIsIon was made regarding the garments of the
high priest? What was attached to the hem of his garment?
Ex. 28:2-5,31-35.
NOTE: "The garments of the high priest were of costly
material and beautiful workmanship, befitting his exalted sta-
tion. In addition to the linen dress of the common priest, he
wore a robe of blue, also woven in one piece. Around the
skirt it was ornamented with gold bells, and pomegrantes of
blue, purple, and scarlet. Outside of this was the ephod, a
shorter garment of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and white. It
was confined by a girdle of the same colours, beautifully
wrought. The ephod was sleeveless, and on its gold-embroidered
shoulder-pieces were set two onyx stones, bearing the names
of the twel ve tribes of Israel.
"Over the ephod was the breast-plate, the most sacred of
the priestly vestments. This was of the same material as the
ephod. It was in the form of a square, measuring a span, and
was suspended from the shoulders by a cord of blue from golden
rings. The border was formed of a variety of precious stones,
the same that form the twelve foundations of the city of God.
Within the border were twelve stones set in gold, arranged in
rows of four, and, like those in the shoulder-pieces, engraved
with the names of the tribes." P. P. 350-351.
8. What inscription was written on the miter of the high
priest? Ex. 28:36-38.
NOTE: "The miter of the high priest consisted of the
white linen turban, having attached to it by a lace of blue, a
gold plate bearing the inscription, 'Holiness to Jehovah.'
Everything connected with the apparel and deportment of the
priests was to be such as to impress the beholder with a sense
of the holiness of God, the sacredness of his worship, and the
purity required of those who came into his presence." P.P. 351.
9. What oath did GOd take regarding His own anointed one?
Ps. 110:4-5.
NOTE: Christ was not of the tribe of Levi, but of Judah.
He was not called through the Levitical priesthood, but by an
oath of God, through the order of Melchizedek, which was be-
fore the Leivtical priesthood and which "ever liveth."
Tithing also was not introduced by the Levites, but belonged
to the order of Melchizedek.
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THE HIGH PRIEST OF OUR PROFESSION
Hebrews III .
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 Lesson No. 14 - SabbaUt, October 6, 1951.
THE SERVICE OF THE HOLY PLACE AND
THE DAILY SACHIFIC£
Questions
1. What was Ute continual burnt offering? At what time did
Ulese offerings take place? Fx. 29:38-42.
NOTE: "Every morning and evening a lamb of a year
old was burnt upon the altar, with its appropriate meat-offering,
thus symboli zing the daily consecration of the nation to J eha-
vah, and their constant dependence upon the atoning blood of
Christ." P. P. 352.
2. What was the Sabbat.'1-day offering? Num. 28:9-10.
NOTE: On the Sabbath day, two lambs of the first year
and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offerin!/;, morning and
evening, were sacrificed. This shows us that the sacrifice
for the Sabbath was doubled, being symbolical of two things,
the consecration of the life of Jesus and of the Sabbath day.
Doth of these are given as a blessing to God's chosen people
and are for our admoni tion.
"The daily service consisted of the morning and evening
burnt-offering, the offerin/; of sweet incense on the golden
altar, and the special offerings for individual sins. And there
were also offerings for sabbaths, new moons, and special
feasts." P. P. 352.
3. Who had the right to serve in the Uoly place? Ex. 40:27.

NOTE: "As the priests morninff, and evening entered the

holy place at the time of incense, the daily sacrifice was
ready to be offered upon the altar in the court without."
P. P. 353.
4. What must our offering be morning and evening, and what
must every family's offering be? Rom. 12: 1.
NOTE: "There was a time of intense interest to the
worshipers who assembled at the tabernacle. Defore entering
into the presence of God through the ministration of the priest,
they were to engage in earnest searching of heart and confes-
sion of sin. They united in silent prayer, with their faces to-
ward the holy place. Thus their petitions ascended with the
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cloud of incense, while faith laid hold upon the merits of the
promised Saviour prefigured by the atoning sacrifice. The
hours appointed for the morning and the evening sacrifice were
regarded as sacred, and they came to be observed as the set
time for worship throughout the Jewish nation. And when in
later times the Jews were scattered as captives in distant
lands, they still at the appointed hour turned their faces to-
ward Jerusalem, and offered up their petitions to the God of
Israel. In this custom, Christians have an example for morning
and evening prayer. While God condemns a mere round of cere-
monies, without the spirit of worship, he looks with great
pleasure upon those who love him, bowing morning and evening
to seek pardon for sins committed, and to present their re-
quests for needed blessings." P. P. 353.
5. What was the sin offering'? What was the ritual of this
sacrifice'? What was the dub' of the priest'? Lev. 1:1-8.
NOTE: "The show-bread was kept ever before the Lord
as a perpetual offering. Thus it was a part of the daily sacri-
fice. It was called show-bread, or 'bread of the presence,'
because it was ever before the face of the Lord. It was an
acknowledgment of man's dependence upon God for both tern-
pmal and spiritual food, and that it is received only through
the mediation of Christ. God had fed Israel in the wilderness
with bread from Heaven, and they were still dependent upon
Hi s bounty, both for temporal food and spiri tual blessings.
Both the manna and the show-bread pointed to Christ, the
living bread, who is ever in the presence of God for us. He
himself said, 'I am the living bread which came down from
heaven.' Frankincense was placed upon the loaves. When
the bread was removed every Sabbath, to be replaced by fresh
loaves, the frankincense was burned upon the altar as a memor-
ial before God." P. P. 354.
6. What was the offering of the sinner who was poor in worldly
goods'? Lev. 1:14-17.
NOTE: God arranged the offerings to suit every case and
need. No one was excused from these sin offerings.
7. Describe the meat offering and how it was prepared. Lev.
2:1-4.
NOTE: The flour symbolized the daily bread of life through
which the spiritual and physical life of the people was sus-
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tained. The oil symbolized God's Holy Spirit, as revealed in
the life of Christ. The frankincense -- the intercessary work
of Christ. The unleavened bread -- the unspotted life of Christ.
These symbols pointed to the high standard which the church
must attain.
8. With what was the offering to be seasoned, and what was
to be kept in mind? Lev. 2:11-13.
NOTE: Leaven is the symbol of sin. Only pure things
were to be offered before God. The salt represents the first
love and also shows forth the unconditional love of God in the
saving of the sinner. Our consecration to God must always be
with purity and holiness of purpose. And today in the prepara-
tion of the bread for the Ordinances of our Lord, these instruc-
tions are to be observed.
I). What other offering was ordained by God? Lev. 2:14-16.
NOTE: This offering of firstfruits typifies the sacrifice
of Jesus Christ. He is the heavenly wheat offered for us as
firstfruit. He died that all might be saved. Do you, by your
actions, recognize the sacrifice of firstfruits and bring to
Christ your offerings?
10. what parts of the animal offered were especially conse-
crated to God? Lev.3:1oi-17.
NOTE: The blood, the fat, the kidneys, and the fat above
the liver were the parts to be especially brought before the
Lord. The blood is the life. The fat is its protection. The
kidneys are the refining machinery of the system, and are
symbols of the work for purification of God's children. Ac-
cording to the care given, they will witness for or against us.
The liver supplies the means for digestion and is a type of
the work of the Spirit upon the life of the sinner. The bitter
herbs provoke excessive fermentation in the system and also
symbolized the slave-life of the Israelites in F,gypt.
11. What other offering was brought and how was it prepared?
Lev. 3:1-2.
NOTE: Although we do well to ask God for our needs, still
we must "offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,"
that is, give thanks and also do good by helping others. Head
Ps. 116: 2 and lIeb. 13: 15-16.
12. What provision was made in the typical service for the
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 sinner?
ANSWER: God has, by the offerings of the sanctuary ser-
vice, revealed many truths to mankind. For every sinner, a
way has been prepared that he might rid himself of his sin.
In the court of the sanctuary the sinner placed his hands upon
the head of the innocent animal as a sign that only through
death a propitiation could be made for sin. If the sin was one
involving the whole congregation, the priest placed his hands
upon the head of the animal which was to be sacrificed. This
teaches us that man, having sinned, must go back to the place
from whence he fell. All these things are for our spiritual ad-
monition in the last days.
13. What was Ule duty of tJle sinner? Lev. 5:1-7.
NOTE: By confession and sincere repentance, his sins
were forgiven.

Lesson No. 15 - Sai:lbatJl, October 13, 1951.

SEH VIC Ii: IN THE :llOST HOL Y PLAC E
DAY OF ATONEMENT
Questions
1. What did God cOlT'mand the higb priest to do once each
year? Describe what happened on tlle day of atonement.
Ex. 30:10; Lev. 16:32-34.
NOTE: "Once a year, on the great day of atonement, the
priest entered the most holy place for the cleansing of the
sanctuary. The work there performed, completed the yearly
round of ministration." P. P. 355.
2. \'hat was the condition of the tabernacle at tJIe end of
the year's services?
ANSWEll: "Such was the work that went on day by day
throughout the year. The sins of Israel being thus transferred
to the sanctuary, the holy places were defiled, and a special
work became necessary for the removal of the sins. God com-
manded that an atonement be made for each of the sacred apart-
ments, as for the altar, to 'cleanse it, and hallow it from the
uncleanness of the children of IsraeL'" P. P. 355.
3. What proclamation took place before tJIe day of atonement?
Lev. 23:23-25.
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 NOTE: Ten days before the day of atonement, a 'holy
day' was proclaimed on which the peorle were warned of the
near approach of the great day and of their need to make pre-
p aration. Everyone had to have sufficient time to make thorough
preparation.
4. What followed after the days of preparation? In which
month did this take place? What did God require of His
people on the day of atonement? Lev. 23:26-32.
NOTE: "The whole ceremony was desihlled to impress
the Israelites with the holiness of God and His abhorrence of
sin; and, further, to show them that they could not come in
contact with sin without becoming polluted. Every man was re-
quired to afflict his soul while this work of atonement was
going forward. All business was to be laid aside, and the
whole congregation of Israel were to spend the day in solemn
humiliation before God, with prayer, fasting, and deer search-
ing of heart." G. C. 419.
5. What offering did the high priest make for his sins on the
day of atonement? How was he robed for this occasion?
Lev. 16:3-4,11,14.
NOTE: Defore the high priest could make atonement for
the nation, he must first bring an offering for himself, that he
might be purified and justified and stano as a representative
of the people. His white garment was the symbol of the peace-
maker between his people and God. This shows the imperfec-
tions of the levitical priesthood.
6. What was tJle offering for the people on the day of atone-
ment and for the cleansing of tJle sanctuary? Lev. 16:5.
7. What was done with the two goats? Which one was sac-
rificed? Lev. 1":6-!l.
NOTE: "On the day of atonement, two kids of the goats
were brought to the door of the tabernacle, and lots were cast
upon them, 'one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the
scape-goat.' The goat upon which the first lot fell was to be
slain as a sin-offerinG for the people. And the priest was to
bring his blood within the vail, and sprinkle it upon the mercy-
seat. 'And he shall make an atonement for the holy I,lace, be-
cause of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because
of their transl;ression in all their sins; and so shall he do for
the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them
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 in the midst of their uncleanness.''' P. P. 355.
8. 1J0w was tIle Most Holy place cleansed? Lev. 16:15-16.
NOTE: The high priest made atonement for all the sins
which had been placed in the sanctuary for the uncleanness
of the children of Israel, with the blood of the goat. Thus on
him were placed the sins of the people. Aaron then, laying
his hands on the head of the live goat, confessed over him
all the iniquities of the children of Israel thus putting them
upon the head of the goat who was then taken by a fit man
into the wilderness, thus removing the sins from among the
people•.
9. What special commands were given to Aaron on the day
of atonement? How was the altar cleansed? Lev. 16: 17-19.
NOTE: "No mortal eye but that of the high priest was
to look upon the inner apartment of the sanctuary. Only once
a year could the priest enter there, and that after the most
careful and solemn preparation. With trembling he went in
before God, and the people in reverent silence awaited his
return. their hearts' uplifted in earnest prayer for the divine
blessing. Defore the mercy-seat the high priest made the
atonement for Israel; and in the cloud of glory, God met with
him. His stay here beyond the accustomed time filled them
with fear, lest because of their sins or his own he had been
slaim by the glory of the Lord." P. P. 352.
HI. What happened to the scape-goat? Where was it sent?
Lev. 16:20-22,26.
NOTE: The goat which was sacrificed met its fulfillment
at the crucifixion. Out the goat that was led into the wilderness
will be fulfilled when Satan is bound for the thousand years.
11. What were the people told to do on the day of atonement?
Which sins were forgiven? Lev. 16:29-31.
NOTE: "Not until the goat had been thus sent away, did
the people regard themselves as freed from the burden of their
sins. Every lTJan was to afflict his soul while the work of
atonement was going forward. All business was laid aside,
and the whole conf;regation of Israel spent the day in solemn
humiliation before God, with prayer, fasting, and deep searching
of heart." P. P. 355.
. 12. What sacred feast followed tIle day of atonement? Lev.
23:33-41.
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 NOTE: The feast of tabernacles was tile 1lI0st joyful
time of the year. The people and the temple were cleansed
frolll all sin, the work of harvest was finished, Dnd the whole
nation had been received into the ,;race of God. This feast of
joy and peace was the beginnin~ of the new year. Many gracious
truths are hidden in the ceremonies of those times. When the
judgment day is passed and the heavenly sanctuary cleansed,
God's ueople will be justified and sealed. Then, soon after,
the harvest and the true feast of tabernacles will be held in
the New .J erusalem. Thus the juhilee commences, the New
Year 0 f eterni ty.

Lesson No. 16 • Sabbath, October 20, 191U.

THE HEAVENLY SANCTUARY
ANU ITS FUHNISHINGS
J~e8Uons

1. What way was opened (or all throulrtl the death of Christ?
lIeb. 10: 19·21.
NOTE:: The death of Christ made it possible for everyone
to enter the heavenly sanctuary by His blood.
2. What did Jesus become tJlroue:h iUs death on Calvary?
Where did lie go when lie ascended into heaven? Heb.
9: 11-12.
3. What statement is made concerninlt Moses? Who is tJle Irue
house-holder? Heb. 3:~-O, 11.
NOTE: ~Ioses was the house-holder of the old tabernacle.
Through Jesus, we become His house (temple) and He is the
true house-holder of His church.
4. What lessons have been taullht by the eartJlly tabernacle?
What has it symbolized? Heb. 8:2; 9:24.
NOT'-:: Through divine revelation to .\Ioses and 10hn, we
k.now there exists in heaven the original tabernacle, which is
not made by man, but by God. Here our Saviour serves as
High Priest. Those who deny the existence of the sanctuary
in heaven make the service of 1esus in the Most Holy Dlace
void. Such are deceived for lack of knowledge.
5. What is said of the eXisting sanctuary in heaven? Heb.
8:5; Acts 7:44; kev. 15:8.
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 NOTE: "The sanctuary in heaven, in which 1esus minis-
ters in our behalf, is the great original, of which the sanctuary
built by Moses was a copy. God placed His Spirit upon the
builders of the earthly sanctuary.
"The holy places of the sanctuary in heaven are represented
by the two apartments in the sanctuary on earth." G. C. 414.
There is no difference in the furniture and apartments and
the service of the heavenly and earthly sanctuaries, but the
difference is in the sacrifice and the priesthood. To neglect
the study of this important subject will weaken the third angel's
message and bring confusion among God's people.
6. What did John see in the heavenly sanctuary, in which
apartment? Rev. 11:19.
NOTE: The ark of God is in the Most Holy place and here
10hn saw the original covenant of God.
7. What did he see in the first apartment of the heavenly
sanctuary? Rev. 8:3.
NOTE: Dy faith we are led to see the original altar, as
seen by Moses, upon which burns the everlasting fire and in-
cense before God.
8. What else did John see in the Uoly place? In the midst of
what did he see the Son of Man walking? Luke 22:29-30;
Rev. 1:11; 4:5.
NOTE: "As in vision the apostle John was granted a view
of the temple of God in heaven, he beheld there 'seven lamps
of fire burning before the throne.''' G. C. 414.
He was also permitted to see the p;olden table of showbread.
9. What does Ule court of tbe heavenly sanctuary represent?
What did the brazen altar symbolize? Qev. 11: 1-2; 6:9·11.
NOTE: The court was symbolical of the earth, where the
brazen altar of sacrifice was; and in this outer court (Calvary)
was offered the true sacrifice to take away the sins of the
world. Upon this same altar of suffering, all who follow Christ
will be laid.
10. Where, according to the Bible, was Jesus to be sacrificed?
Throu~ what former experience was the place of sacrifice
indicated? Reb. 13:11-13; Ex. 29:14; Gen. 22:1-2.
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 NOTE: The sincere Dible student will find that the first
tabernacle of Moses was in the midst of the camp of Israel.
See Ex. 33:7. After the apostasy at Sinai, Moses took the
tabernacle outside the camp. H ere also ~Ioses built the earthly
sanctuary. The altar of sacrifice, the brazen altar, was in the
court of the tabernacle, and the remains of the sacrifices were
burned outside the camp. This shows the place of Christ's
sacrifice and crucifixion to be on this earth, which is the outer
court of the heavenly sanctuary. Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac,
showing in symbol the sacrifice of Christ, also took place on
,\lount ~'loriah.
11. What other piece of furniture was in the court of the earthly
sanctJlary'? Ex. 40:30; 38:8; I:eb. 10:20; James 1:23-25;
Rev. 7: 14.

Lesson No. 17 - Sabbath, October 27, 1951.

THE HOLY PLACE
Questions

1. Of what was the earthly sanctuary service a shadow'?

lJeb. 8:5.
NOTF: "Such was the service performed 'unto the example
and shadow of heavenly things.' And what was done in type
is done in reality in the ministration of the heavenly sanctuary.
After His ascension, our Saviour began His work as our high
priest. Says Paul, 'Christ is not entered into the holy places
made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into
heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.' "
G. C. 420.
2. What is said of the imperfection of the old covenant'?
How was tJle old covenant'? Heb. 8:7-9.
NOTE: The first covenant could not bring men into har-
mony with God because of the imperfection of the men who
tried to keep it. Now God has in His wisdom, provided a
means whereby man may become perfect, that is, through the
ric;hteousness of Christ.
J. How was tJle first covenant ratified? How was the second
covenant sealed'? neb. 9: 17-21, 28.
4. What system of priesthood succeeded the Levitical'? Whom
did Aaron symbolize? Heb. 7:11-li; 5:4-5.
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 NOTE: The Bible presents to us two orders of priesthood:
the Levitical, which began with Aaron in the wilderness, and
the order of Melchizedek, which existed in the time of Abraham.
Through the crucifixion, the law and order of the Levitical
priesthood were changed to the perfect and eternal order of
Wi e1chi zedek.
5. What was it impossible to comprehend under the Levitical
priesthood? Heb. 9:8-10.
6. What was the purpose of the ceremonial law? What was
later to be revealed? Gal. 3:22-26.
NOTE: Thll ce~emonial law was given to help the people
to realize that Christ was the Messiah who would redeem His
people from ·sin and that faith iIi the righteousness of Jesus
would make them fr~e from the ceremonial' law.

7. How does apostle Paul explain tile ceremonial law? Heb.

10:1-4.
8. What work has been done once for always through the
blood of Jesus? Rom. 5:8, 17-18. Heb. 9:15-16.
9. What work; did Jesus be~ill upon His entrance into heaven?
What did lie b'ecome? What invitation does He give to the
sinner? Heb. '7:23-27; 1 John 1:8-9; 2:1-2; Heb. 4:14-16.
NOTE: "The ministration of the priest throughout the
year in the first apartment of the sanctuary, 'within the veil'
which formed the door and separated the holy place from the
outer court, re.presents the work of ministration' upon. which
Christ entered at His ascension. It was the work of the priest
in the daily ministration to present before God the blood of
the sin-offering, also the incense which ascended' with the
prayers of Israel: So did Christ plead His blood before the
Father in behalf of sinners, and present before Him also, with
the precious fragTahce 'of- H:is own righteousne(3s. the prayers
of penitent believers. Such was the work of ministration in
the' first apartment of the sanctuary in heav·~n." G. C.4m.
10. III which apartment of the sanctuary did Christ begin His
work? HoW 'long did He continue His service there? Heb.
3:1; 8:1-2; 9:~4.
NOTE: "For eighteen centuries this work of ministration
continued in the first apartment of the sanctuary. The blood
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of Christ, pleaded in behalf of penitent believers, secured
their pardon and acceptance with the Father, yet their sins
remained upon the books of record." G. C. 421.
Many people do not understand the sanctuary service and
thus are confused with Paul's explanation of it. Upon His
ascension Jesus entered the Holy place as mediator. Then
leaving the Holy place, He entered the Most Holy, where He
will continue His service according to the prophecies.
11. Is there also a vail separating the two apartments in the
heavenly sanctuary? Heb. 8:3; 6:19-20.

Lesson No. 18 - Sabbath, November 3, 1951.

THE MOST HOLY PLACE AND
THE INVESTI'GATIVE JUDGMENT
Questions
1. When was the heavenly sanctuary to be cleansetl? Dan.
8:13-14.
NOTE: "As in the typical service there was a work of
atonement at the close of the year, so before Chris t' s work
for the redemption of men is completed, there ii!I a work of
atonement for the removal of sin from the sanctuary; Thi s is
the service which began when the 2,300 days were ended. At
that time, as foretold by Daniel the prophet, our HiBh Priest
entered the Most Holy, to perform the last division of His
solemn work, - to cleanse the sanctuary." G. C. 421..
2. From which event do we date the 2.300 days? What period
of time does a day stand for in prophecy? Dan. 9:25; Eze.
4:6; Num. 14:34.
3. What period of time was "cut off" for the Jews? Dan.
9:26-27.
NOTE: " ... The 2300 days had been found to begin when the
commandment of Artaxerxer for the restoration and building of
Jerusalem, went into effect, in the autumn of B.C. 457. Taking
this as the starting-point, there was perfect harmony in the ap-
plication of all the events foretold in the explan<ltlon of that
period in Dan. 9: 25-27. Sixty-nine weeks, the first 483 of the
2300 years, were to reach to the Messiah, the Anointed One; .. .In
the midst of the seventieth week, Messiah was to be cut off.
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Three and a half years after His baptism, Christ was crucified,
in the spring of A.D. 31. The !3eventy weeks, or 490 years, were
to pertain especially to the Jews. At the expiration of this peri-
od, the nation sealed its rejection of Christ by the persecution
of His disciples and the apostles turned to the Gentiles, A.D.34.
The first 490 years of the 2300 having then ended, 1810 years
would remain. From A.D. 34, 1810 years extend to 1844. 'Then,'
said the angel, 'shall the sanctuary be cleansed.''' G.C. 410.
4. For how many years was the Judgment message to be pro-
claimed? Rev. 14:6-7.
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NOTE: In type there were ten days from the Feast of
Trumpets to the day of Atonement. This would give in tne
prophetic tillle ten years for the Judgment message to be
preached. William Miller commenced the preaching of th,e
first angel's message in 1833 A.D., exactly ten years before
the completion of the 2,300 days which closed in 1844 A.D.
5. What was given to the church of Philadelphia? Rev. 3:7·8.
NOTE: The key mentioned in this prophecy symbolized
the opening of the sealed prophecy of Daniel by the Philadel-
phian church. This prophecy tells of the closLng of the door
in the Holy place and the opening of the door into the Most
Hcyly.
6. What work was done in the Most Holy place? When was
the typical goat for the Lord slain? Heb. 9:23-24.
NOTE: "As anciently the sins of the people were by
faith placed upon the sin-offering, and through its blood trans-
ferred, in figure, to the earthly salIctuary; so in the new cove-
nant the sin~ of the repentant are by faith placed upon Christ,
and transferred, in fact, to the heavenly sanctuary. And as
the typical cleansing of the earthly was accomplished by the
removal of the sins by which it had been polluted, so the actual
cleansing of the heavenly is to be accomplished by the re-
moval, or blotting out, of the sins which are there recorded.
But befor~ this can be accomplished, there must be an examina-
tion of the books of record to determine who, through repentance
of sin and faith in Christ, are entitled to the benefits of His
atonement. The cleansing of the sanctuary therefore involves
a work of investigation - a work of judgment. This work must
be performed prior to the coming of Christ to redeem His people;
for when He comes, His reward is with Him to give every man
according to his works." G. C. 421.
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 The sacrificial lamb, represents Christ, the Lamb slain
from the foundation of the world. The goat slain at the atone-
ment for the Lord represents Jesus also. He entered the Holy
place after His sacrifite and for 1800 years He presented His
blood before the· vail( The cleansing of the san ctuary co'm-
menced in 1844 which in type symbolizes the cleansing of the
sins of God's people.
7. What was shown to the prophet Daniel? When 'lid the para-
ble of the wedding garment begin to be fulfilled? Is the
sinner to be present at his judgment? Dan. 7:9-1(1,13-1'1;
Lev. 16: 17; Matt. 22: 1-14. .
NOTE: The people are not present at the judgment on the
anti-typical day of atonement•. Now our High Priest is in the
Most Holy place. We cannot see Him, but' by faith we hear the
bells on His gar~ent.
8. With whom'does God begin the judgment? 1 Pet. 4: 17.
9. By what will man be judged? ~ev. 20:12.
NOTE; "Every man's work passes in review before God,
and is registered for faithfulness or unfaithfulness. Opposite
each name in the books of heaven is entered, with terrible
exactness, every wrong word, every selfish act, every unful-
filled duty, and every secret sin, with every artful dissembling.
Heaven-sent warnings or reproofs neglected, wasted moments,
unimproved opportunities, the influence exerted for good or
for evil, with its far-reaching results, all are chronciled by the
recording angel." G. C. 48 2.

10. What work is to be completed before tile outpouring of the

latter rain? Acts 3: 19-21.
NOTF: "The work of investigative judgment and the blot-
ting out of sins is to be accomplished before the second advent
of the Lord. Since the dead are to be judged out of the things
written in the books, it is impossible that the sins of men
should be blotted out until after the judgment at which their
cases are to be investigated; Dut the apostle Peter distinctly
states that the sins of believers will be blotted out 'when the
times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
~d He shall send Jesus Christ.' When the in vestigative judg-
ment closes, Christ will come, and His r~ward .will be with
Him to give to every man as his work shall be. G. C. 485.
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11. Who is represented by the living goat? What happens to
Satan at the end of the judgment? Rev. 20:1-3.
NOTE: "In the typical service the high priest, having
made the atonement for Israel, came forth and blessed the con-
gregation. So Christ, at the close of His work as mediator,
will appear, 'without sin unto salvation,' to bless His waiting
people with eternal life. As the priest, in removing the sins
from the sanctuary, confessed them upon the head of the scape-
goat, so Christ will place all these sins upon Satan, the origina-
tor and instigator of sin. The scapegoat,· bearing the sins of
Israel, was sent away 'unto a land not inhabited;' so Satan,
bearing the guilt of all the sins which he has caused God's
people to commit, will be for a thousand years confined to the
earth, which will then be desolate, without inhabitant, and he
will at last suffer the full penalty of sin in the fires that shall
destroy all the wick~d. Thus the great plan of redemption will
reach its' accomplishment in the final eradication of sin, and
the deliverance of all who have been willing to renounce evil."
G. C. 485.
After the close of the investigative judgment and the plagues
have been poured out, Satan, who is the anti-typical scapegoat,
will be bound for 1,000 years. This is the commencement of
the millenium. The erroneous teaching by some that we are
living in the miJIenium is contrary to the Dible. It cannot be-
gin until Satan is bound from doing his works of destruction.
Just before this, the new covenant is proclaimed by God to the"
144,000.

12. What warning do those receive who are awaiting the second
advent? Luke 12:35-36.
13. Has the truth of the sanctuary question been changed and
how does it stand?
ANSWEl1: "I know that the sanctuary question stands in
righteousness and truth, just as we have held it for so many
years. It is the enemy that leads minds off on side-tracks. He
is pleased when these who know the truth become engrossed in
collecting scriptures to pile around erroneous theories, which
.have no foundation in truth. The scriptures thus used are mis-.
applied, they were not given to substantiate error, but to
strengthen truth." G. W. 303.
14. What is to be repeated in our day? Eccl. 3:15.
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 NOTE: The Jewish people practiced and professed to
'believe in the typical services of the earthly sanctuary for
nearly twenty centuries. They proclaimed a 'coming Messiah,
but what attitude did the last generation of this chosen race
take to'ward the true Lamb of God? They completely rejected
the One to whom they had pointed for so many years. The
same will be repeated today. For more' than a century, modern
Israel has been proclaiming the message of the work of our
High Priest as mediator in the judgment proceeding in the
heavenly sanctuary prior to His appearing; but sad to say,
like ancient Israel, they deny Him in practice and are not pre-
pared to meet the Judge who already stands before the door.
It is imperative that we make an application of this lesson
before it is too late, for like them, we know not the last day
of visitation and the things which belong unto our peace, for
they are hidden from our eyes. As in that day, so now, only
a remnant will understand and take heed and be obedient to
the heavenly vision.

Lesson No. 19 - Sabbath, November 10, 1951.

THE SPIHIT OF PROPHECY
IN THE HEMNANT CHUH.CH
Questions
1. What was the foundation of the first Christian church?
What should be the foundation' for us today? Eph. 2:19-22.
NOTE: In the rise of a true church there must be a pro-
phetic statement foretelling its beginning and it will have for
its foundation the law and the testimony.
2. What is the preserving power of the true church? What
does the Bible say regarding the body, the head, the faWI
and baptism? Eph. 4:3-6; 1:22.
NOTE: The church must be in harmony with the above
description., Harmony will exist in a body with Jesus as the
Head.
3. What should be the Christian's attitude toward those who
refuse to walk in unity? What is said of those who leave
the body of the church? 2 Thess. 3:6-7.
NOTE: "These deceived souls consider it a virtue to
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boast of their freedom to think and act independently. They
are amenable to no man. I was shown that it is Satan's special
work to lead men to feel that it is God's order for them to
strike out for themselves, and choose their own course inde-
pendent of their brethren." Vol. 1:650.
"While it is true that the Lord guides indivIduals, it is also
true that He is leading out a people, not a few separate in-
dividuals here and there, one believing this thing, another
that. Angels of God are doing the work committed to their
trust. The third angel is leading out and purifying a people,
and they should move with him unitedly." T.M. 488.
'I. We are admonished to hold fast to what? Jude 3.
NOTE: "God is leading a people out from the world upon
the exalted platform of eternal truth, the commandments of
God and the faith of Jesus. He will discipline and fit up his
people. They will not be at variance, one believing one thing,
and another having faith and views entirely opposite; each
moving independently of the body. Through the diversity of
of the gifts and governments that lIe has placed in the church,
they will all corne to the unity of the faith. If one man takes
his. views of Dible truth without regard to the opinion of his
brethren, and justifies his course, alleging that he has a right
to his own peculiar views, and then presses them upon others,
how can he be fulfiJling the prayer of Christ? And if another
and still another arises, each asserting his right to believe
and talk what he pleases, without reference to the faith of the
body, where will be that harmony which existed between Christ
and His Father, and which Christ prayed might exist among
His brethren?" T. M. 29.
5. What warning is given to God's "eople? How will we grow
in grace? Col. 2: 18-19.
NOTF: God has always had an organized church; not one
here and one there, one believing one thing and one another.
The Church of Christ)llust be united in.belief. The members
must aJl endea~our to receive the righteousness of Christ.
They have nothing in common with those who fulfill the pro~
phecy of Isaiah 4: 1.
6. ',','hat gifts are bestowed u;>on the church to make it one in
spirit? Eph. <I: I-Hi.
NOTE: The Spirit of Prophecy must dwell among the rem-
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,
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nant church of God, to help prepare them to he men and women
of perfect stature in Christ.
7. What gift is revealed in the Laocticean church according to
Ilrophecy? Rev. 12: 17 .
NOTE: The. remnant church has the spirit of prophecy.
Her banner is: a. The patience of the saints.
b. The commandments of God.
c. The faith of Jesus.
8. What is the spirit of prophecy? Rev. 19:10.
NOTE: The spirit of prophecy is a visible manifestation
of the Spirit of God through visions and dreams, revealing His
will to prepare a people to meet Christ at His cominl!;' This
spirit has been revealed through His servant, Sister F..G. Whi~e.
9. What is the result when a church denies the spirit of pro-
phecy? What is said about those who believe the spirit
uut do not live by it? l'rov. 29: 18.
NOTE: "It is not alone those who openly reject the Testi-
monies, or who cherish doubt concerning them, that are on
dangerous ground. To disregard Ii~ht is to reject it." Vol.
5:680.
10. What warning is given to all believers? 1 Thess. 5: 19-20.
11. What promise is given to those who believe? Matt.
10:40-42.
12. What is the more sure mes~;age for 01:1' day? 2 Pet. 1: 19-21.
NOTE: Unbelief in the Spirit of Prophecy has brought
many to lose confidence in tlle heavenly sanctuary and even to
deny its existence. The reason for rej ecting; the Spirit of Pro-
phecy is because it points oul erroneous teachings and che-
rished habits.

Lesson No. 20 - Sabbath, November 17, 1951.

THE COMPLETE ATONh:MENT OF CHHIST
Questions
1. What wa.<i the great theme taught Ol all prophets? Acts
11):43; 3: 18.
NOTE: "The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin
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is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In
order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in
the Word of God, from Genesis to l1evelation, must be studied
in the light that streams from the cross of Calvary. I present
before you the great, grand monument of mercy and regeneration,
salvation and redemption, - the Son of God uplifted on the
cross." G. W. 315.

2. What did Daniel foretell of the ultimate end of sin? Dan.

9:24.
3. With what is the atonenlent in the. New Testament as-
sociated? Col. 1: 14, 20.
4. What do Jesus and His apostles give as the reason for
reconciliation? Eph. 5:2.
5. How'comprehensive was this atonement? 1 Pet. 3:18.
NOTE: "Dut the atonement for a lost world was to be
full, abundant, and complete. Christ's offering was exceedingly
abundant to reach every soul that God had created. It could
not be restricted so as not to exceed the number who would
accept the great Gift. All men are not saved; yet the plan of
redemption is not a waste because it does not accomplish all
that its liberality has provided for. There must be enough and
to spare." D. A. 565.
6. What else was necessary in the work of atonement other
than the death of tile victim? Lev. 5:6.
NOTE: Deside the sacrificial service there was the
priestly work of atonement to be done.
7. When did the work of the priest begin? Lev. 4:29.
8. In what other way did the priest minister in the sinner's
behalf? Lev. 10: 17.
9. How did Christ show the anti-typical work of the sacrifice?
Isa.53:10-11.
NOTE: "As the substitute and surety for sinful man,
Christ was suffering under divine justice. He saw what justice
meant. Hitherto He had been as an intercessor for others; now
lIe longed to have an inte cessor for Himself." G. C. 686.
10. What event ended the typical services? Luke 23:45.
NOTE: "When the loud cry, 'It is finished,' came from the
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lips of Christ, the priests were officiating in the temple. It
was the hour of the evening sacrifice. The lamb representing
Christ had been brought to be slain. Clothed in his significant
and beautiful dress, the priest stood with lifted knife, as did
Abraham when he was about to slay his son. With intense
interest the people were looking on. Dut the earth trembles
and quakes; for the Lord Himself draws near. With a rending
noise the inner veil of the temple is torn from top to bottom
by an unseen hand, throwing open to the gaze of the multitude
a place once filled with the presence of God. In this place the
shekinah had dwelt. Here God had manifested His glory above
the mercy-seat. No one but the high priest ever lifted the
veil separating this apartment from the rest of the temple. He
entered in once a year to make an atonement for the sins of
the people. Dut 10, this veil is rent in twain. The most holy
place of the earthly sanctuary is no longer sacred.
"All is terror and confusion. The priest is about to slay
the victim; but the knife drops from his nerveless hand, and
the lamb escapes. Type has met antitype in the death of God's
Son. The great sacrifice has been made. The way into the
holiest is laid open. A new and living way is prepared for all.
No longer need sinful, sorrowing humanity await the coming
of the high priest. Henceforth the Saviour was to officiate as
priest and advocate in the heaven of heavens. It was as if a
living voice had spoken to the worshipers. There is now an
end to all sacrifices and offerings for sin. The Son of God is
come according to His word, 'Lo, I come (in the volume of the
book it is written of Me,) to do Thy will, a God.' 'Dy His own
blood' He entereth 'in once into the holy place, having obtained
eternal redemption for us.''' D. A. 756-757.
11. What other work does Christ do in behalf of the repentant
sinner? Heb. 10: 16-22.
12. How complete is the atoning work of Christ? Micah 7: 18-19.

Lesson No. 21- Sabbath, November 24, 1951.

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THE REMISSION OF SINS AT BAPTIS~1

Questions
1. What should every individual do when conscious of his
sin? Acts 2:38-39.
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2. What does baptism do for us? 1 Pet. 3:21.
3. What is meant by the newness of life? Rom. 6:6.
4. What union is made when a sinner repents and is baptized?
Rom. 6:7-8.
5. Have we any examples to illustrate how a sinner may have
remission of sins at baptism? Acts 2:36-38; 16:30-34.
6. What is the fundamental purpose of the work of atonement?
Eph. 4:4. For what did Christ pray? John 17:2l.
7. What did John's baptism typifY?
ANSIVEl1: "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 defiled by sin,
and that without purification of heart and life they could have
no part in the Messiah's kingdom." D. A. 104.
8. How is the ordinance of baptism related to the atonement?
Eph. ~:1-5.

9. What lesson did Jesus desire to te:lCh Nicodemus? John

3:3-5.
10. Through what figures is shown the relationship of baptism
with the new life. 1 Cor. 10: 1-6. (see margin for verse 6)

Lesson No. 22 - Sabbath, December I, 1951.

THE CONFESSION OF SINS
Questions
1. What are the three ways of becoming free from sin? 1 John
1:9.
2. What is the duty of every individual? Isa. 1: 16-17.
NOTE: "Confession will not be acceptable to God without
sincere repentance and reformation. There must be decided
changes in the life; everything offensive to God must be put
away. This will be the result of genuine sorrow for sin. The
work that we have to do on our part is plainly set before us:
'Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings
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from before Mine eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do well; seek
judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead
for the widow.' 'If the wicked restore the pledge, give again
that he had robbed, walk in the statues of life, without com-
mitting iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.' Paul
says, speaking of the work of repentance: 'Ye sorrowed after
a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what
clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear,
yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge!
In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this
matter.''' S. C. 44.
3. How did Paul confess his sin of persecuting the disciples?
Acts 26:10-11.

4. What sin gave deep concern to the Israelites in Samuel's

day? 1 Sam. 12:19.
NOTE: "The very sin of which they were convicted had
to be confessed. Their ingratitude oppressed their souls, and
severed them from God." S. C. 44.
5. Where was the sinner to bring his sacrifice? Lev. 17:8-9.
6. What lesson did Jesus give that has a close application to
this? John 10:9; 14:6.
7. If confession of sin is neglected, what is the result?
Rom. 8:13.
NOTE: "Let none deceive themselves with the belief
that they can become holy while willfully violating one of
God's requirements. The commission of a known sin silences
the witnessing voice of th"l Spirit, and separates the soul
from God." G. C. 472.
8. Whose cases only shall be considered during the time of
the investigative judgment? 1 Pet. 4: 17.
NOTE: "In the typical service, only those who had come
before God with confession and repentance, a:nd whose sins,
through the blood of the sin-offering, were transferred to the
sanctuary, had a p art in the service of the day of atonement.
So in the great day of final atonement and investigative judg-
ment, the only cases considered are those of the professed
people of God. The judgment of the wicked is a distinct and
separate work, and takes place at l:! later period." G. C. 480.
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9. Are any sins unknown by the court of heaven? Isa. 65:6-7.
10. Why should believers make decided steps to have their
sin confessed now? Acts 3: 19-21.

Lesson No. 23 - Sabbath, December 8, 1951.

THE LIFE OF FAITH
Questions
1. Why should the example of Jesus be closely studied and
followed? 1 Pet. 5:8.

2. What attitude did Jesus take toward Satan? What should

we do? John 14:30.
NOTE: "So long as we are united to Him by faith, sin has
no more dominion over us. God reaches for the hand of faith
in us to direct it to lay fast hold upon the divinity of Christ,
that we may attain to perfection of character." D. A. 123.
3. To which place should we direct our faith? Heb.4:14-16.
4. What is one of the most wonderful promises ever given?
Isa. 1:18.
5. Is it possible to have fellowship with God without 0 edi-
el ce to His will? Heb. 11:6. - ~
I, I Gl. r.
6. For what reason did Jesus perform miracles? Matt. 9:6.
7. Did the sick man question the words of Jesus? Matt. 9:7.
8. Should we wait until we feel that we are perfect before we
claim His illessing?
ANSWER: "Some seem to feel that they must be on proba-
tion, and must prove to the Lord that they are reformed, before
they can claim His blessing. nut they may claim the blessing of
God even now. They must have His grace, the Spirit of Christ,
to help their infirmities, or they can not resist evil. Jesus
loves to have us come to Him just as we are, sinful, helpless,
dependent. We may come with all 0 ur weakness, our fol1y,
our sinfulness, and fall at His feet in penitence. It is His
glory to encircle us in the arms of His love, and to bind up our
wounds, to cleanse us from al1 impurity." S. C. 56.
9. How willing is the Lord, to (orgive the confessed sin? Isa.
55:6-7; 4-1:22.
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10. What change takes place in the soul who becomes con-
nected with God?
ANSWEfi: "When the soul surrenders itself to Christ, a
new power takes possession of the new heart. A change is
wrought which man can never accomplish for himself. It is a
supernatural work, bringing a supernatural element into human
nature. The soul that is yielded to Christ, becomes His own
fortress, which He holds in a revolted world, and He intends
that no authority shall be known in it but His own. A soul
thus kept in possession by the heavenly agencies, is impreg-
nable to the assaults of Satan." D. A. 323.
11. If the offers of ardon are continually rejected, what will
be the result?
ANSWEl1: "While Jesus was still teaching the people,
His disciples brought the message that His mother and His
brothers were without, and desired to see Him. He knew what
was in their hearts, and 'He answered and said unto him that
told Him, Who is My mother? and who are My brethren? And
He stretched forth His hand toward His disciples, and said,
Dehold My mother and My brethren I For whosoever shall do
the will of My Father which is in heaven, the same is My
brother, and sister, and mother." D. A. 324.
12. How is faith made perfect? James 2:'22.

Lesson No. 24 - Sabbath, December 15, 1951.

DEVELOPING A NOBLE CHARACTEH
Questions
1. What is the standard set for the human race? Matt. 5:48;
Col. 3:10.
NOTE: "The ideal of Christian character is Christlikeness.
As the Son of man was perfect in His life, so His followers
are to be perfect in their life. Jesus was in all things made
like unto His brethren." D. A. 311. /
2. In which way can we glorify God? 1 Cor. 6:19-20.
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3. How can we be restored to our original Edenic condition?
IIeb. 13:20-21.
NOTE: "By the life we live through the grace of Christ,
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the character is formed. The original loveliness begins to be
restored to the sou!''' D. A. 312.

4. When should tlte character development begin? Eccl. 12:1;

1 Tim. 4:12.
5. Through what does the mind become strengthened? Phil.
4:8; Titus 1:1 5 . ' I
6. What effect has the Word of God in developing a po~le
character? 2 Tim. 3:15-17; Col. 3:16. I

7. What fruits should be seen in our life?

grow? Col. 3:10-15; 2 Pet. 1:5-8.1l
8. After repenting of his sin, what s
Phil. 3: 13-14; neb. 6: 1.
NOTE: "We need constantly a fresh revelation of Christ,
a daily experience that harmonizes with His teachings. High
and hoI attainmerrts are within our reach. Continual progress
in knowledge and virtue is God's purpose for us. His law is
the echo of His own voice, giving to all the invitation, 'Come
up higher. Be holy, holier still.' Every day we may advance
in perfection of Christian character." M. H. 503.
9. By overcoming what do we receive? Rev. 3:5,11-12.
10. Througli what did God reveal to Israel the high ideals of
His character and worship?
ANSWER: "So to Israel, whom He desired to make His
dwellingplace,He revealed His glorious ideal of character. The
pattern was shown them in the mount when the law was given
from Sinai, and when God passed by before Moses and pro-
claimed, 'The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious,
long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.' " Ed. 35.
"Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God's
ideal for His children. Godliness-godlikeness-is the goal to
be reached. Before the student there is opened a path of con-
tinual progress. He has an object to achieve, a standard to
attain, that incl~des everything good, and pure, and noble. He
will advance as fast and as far as possible in every branch
of true knowledge. Dut his efforts will be directed to objects
as much higher than mere selfish and temporal int~rests as the
heavens are higher than the earth." Ed. 18.
11. What is tlte great message for today? 2 Cor. 6:17.
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 Lesson No. 25 - Sabbath, December 22, 1951.
THE VICTORIOUS LIFE
Questions
1. How may the difficulties and burdens of each day be borne?
Ps.37:3.
NOTE: "'The love of Christ,' said Paul, 'constraineth
us. This was the actuating principle of his conduct; it was
his motive power. If ever his ardor in the path of duty flagged
for a moment, one glance at the cross ca used him to gird up
anew the loins of his mind, and press forward in the way of
self-denial. In his labors for his brethren he relied much upon
the manifestation of infinite love in the sacrifice of Christ,
with its subduing, constraining power." M. H. 500.
2. In our temptations, what are we promised? 1 Cor. 10:13;
Heb. 12:15.
NOTE: "All are pressed with urgent cares, burdens, and
duties, but the more difficult your position and the heavier
your burdens, the more you need Jesus." M. H. 511.
3. In which way may we have connection with the throne of
grace? Reb. 4:16; Col. 4:2.
NOTE: "The temptations to which we are daily exposed
make prayer a necessity. Dangers beset every path. Those
who are seeking to rescue others from vice and ruin are especi-
ally exposed to temptation. In constant contact with evil, they
need a strong hold upon God, lest they themselves be cor-
rupted." M. H. 509.
"Not all your good purposes and good intentions will enable
you to withstand evil. You must be men and women of prayer."
M. H. 510.
4. What warning is given to the self-confident? 1 Cor. 10:12;
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Jude 20-21,24.
5. Should we despair because of our needs? Ps. 84:11.
NOTE: "Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to
provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept
the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will
find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet."
M. H. 481.
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 6. Wbat should the believer often do? 2 Cor. 13:5.
2 Cor. 13:5.
7. Of what importance is the sanctuary service to us? 2 Cor.
6:1-2.
8. While Jesus ministers in the heavenly sanctuary, what is
our duty? Zeph. 2:1-3.
9. What will end when His priestlY work in the Most Holy
place is finished? Rev. 22:11.
10. Who only will be considered fit for the everlasting king-
dom? Rev. 14:12; 3:21.
11. What will be the destiny of those who have learned the
lessons of life diligently? Rev. 5:10; 20:6.

Lesson No. 26 - Sabbath, December 29, 1951.

THE REWARD OF THE HIGHTEOUS
Questions
1. What just measure of reward has the Lord given in His
Word? Matt. 7:1-2; Rom. 2:11-13.
2. What principle should govern our actions towards our fel-
lowmen? Prov.3:27.
3. Should we reward evil for evil? Rom. 12: 17; 1 Pet. 3:9.
What will be the fate of those who reward evil for good?
Provo 17: 13.
4. Where are all the deeds of mankind registered? Dan. 7: 10;
Mal. 3:16.
5. What causes the greatest joy in heaven? Luke 15: 10.
NOTE: "Of every gift that God has bestowed, leading men
to unselfish effort, a record is kept in heaven. To trace this
in its wide-spreading lines, to look upon those who by our
efforts have been uplifted and ennobled, to behold in their
history the outworking of true principles, -this will be one
of the studies and rewards of the heavenly school." Ed. 306•
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6. Who will receive a special reward in the kingdom of God?
Isa. 52:7; Dan. 12:3.
NOTE: "'His servants shall serve Him.' The Ii fe on
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earth is the beginning of the life in heaven; education on earth
is an initiation into the principles of heaven; the life-work here
is a training for the life-work there. What we now are, in char-
acter and holy service, is the sure foreshadowing of what we
shall be." Ed. 307.
7. Who is our great Example in service? ~1aU. 20:28.
NOTE: "Christ's work below is His work above, and our
reward for working with Him in this world will be the greater
power and wider privilege of working with Him in the world
to cume." Ed. 308.
8. Are the fruits of our labor always visible? 1 Kings 19: 10
(last part); Isa. 49:4.
NOTE: "There all who have wrought with unselfish spirit
will behold the fruit of their labors. The outworking of every
right principle and noble deed will be seen. Something of this
we see here. But how little of the result of the world's noblest
work is in this life manifest to the doer! How many toil unsel-
fishly and unweariedly for those who pass beyond their reach
and knowledgel Parents and teachers lie down in their last
sleep, their life-work seeming to have been wrought in vain;
they know not that their faithfulness has unsealed springs of
blessing that can never cease to flow; only by faith they see
the children they have trained become a benediction and an
inspiration to their fellow-men, and the influence repeat itself
a thousandfold. Many a worker sends out into the world mes-
sages of strength and hope and courage, words that carry
blessing to hearts of every land; but of the results he, toiling
in loneliness and obscurity, knows little. . . They plant trees,
that others may eat the fruit. They are content here to know
that they have set in motion agencies for good. In the here-
after the action and reaction of all these will be seen." Ed.
305-306.
9. What position do those occupy in heaven who have served
the Lord faithfully on this earth? Rev. 1:6; 22:5.
NOTE: "For what was the great controversy permitted to
continue throughout the ages? Why was it that Satan's existence
was not cut short at the outset of his rebellion?--It was that
the universe might be convinced of God's justice in His dealing
with evil; that sin might receive eternal condemnation••• The
redeemed only, of all created beings, have in their own experi-
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 ence known the actual conflict with sin; they have wrought
with Christ, and, as even the angels could not do, have entered
into the fellowship of His sufferings; will they have no testi-
mony as to the science of redemption,--nothin~that will be of
worth to unfallen beings?" Ed. 308.
10. How complete will the joy of God's people be at that time?
Isa. 35:10; 65:17.
11. Who will then receive the endless praises of the redeemed
and the unfallen beings? Rev. 5:10-14.
NOTE: "In our life here, earthly, sin-restricted, though it
is, the greatest joy and the highest education are in service.
And in the future state, untrammeled by the limitations of sin-
ful humanity, it is in service that our greatest joy and our
highest education will be found;--witnessin~, and ever as we
witness learning anew 'the riches of the glory of this mystery;'
'which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.' . . . .
"Then, in the results of His work, Christ will behold its re-
compense. In that great multitude which no man could number,
presented 'faultless before the presence of His ~Iory with ex-
ceeding joy,' He whose blood has redeemed and whose life has
taught us, 'shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be
satisfied.''' Ed. 309.

"The light of truth has been shining in the minds and

~ hearts of teachers and scholars, that they may diffuse it
to those who are out of Christ. The saving message is
to be given to those who have not yet opened their hearts
to receive the heavenly gift. The truth must be urged
upon the attention of those who seem indifferent. If all
felt a burden for the souls for whom Christ died, how in-
tense would be the interest in every agency employed for
the salvation of souls!" Counsels on Sabbath School
Work, p. 67.

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