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  "Undone, Yet Sent" – Isaiah 6:6–8 Scripture: Isaiah 6:6–8 (ESV) "Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth and said: 'Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.' And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here I am! Send me.'" When Isaiah saw the Lord—high and lifted up—his response wasn’t praise or joy. It was terror. “Woe is me,” he cried, “for I am undone.” He was not being dramatic. In the presence of perfect holiness, the reality of sin hits hard. It strips us, exposes us, unravels us. Isaiah, a prophet and a righteous man by all human standards, realized the depth of his sin, and he knew the truth: the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). But here's the turning point: God did not leave Isaiah in his ruin. Instead, He acted. He ...

  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Prophecy Sabbath School Lesson 7 Foundations for Prophecy You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 7 video here. (Video is below) -------------- >More on Lesson 7 > Sunday: Here I Am, Send Me > Monday:The Two Cherubim > Tuesday:Like Burning Coals of Fire > Wednesday:God Among His People > Thursday:The Fall of Lucifer > Friday Further Thought: Standing Before the Throne of God > Download Lessons for:  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy: Sabbath School 2nd Quarter 2025 ---------------------

  "The Lamb Slain Before Time" Scripture Texts: Revelation 5:6; Revelation 13:8 In the vision given to John on the Isle of Patmos, he sees a breathtaking scene in heaven: the throne room of God, filled with glory, worship, and majesty. And in the midst of that glory stands a Lamb— “as though it had been slain” (Revelation 5:6). This is no ordinary image. This is Jesus Christ, bearing the marks of sacrifice, standing victorious in the very center of heaven’s throne. But even more astonishing is what Revelation 13:8 tells us: “The Lamb who was slain from the foundation of the world.” Before the first sin, before the first human breath, before the first sunrise—God had already prepared a way back to Himself. God’s Love Is Not Reactive, But Proactive We often love in response—someone is kind to us, so we are kind in return. But God is not like that. His love is not a reaction to our condition; it is a sovereign choice, set in motion before we ever existed. God did not s...

"Christ Alone Is Our Rock" Today, as the world watches headlines about a new pope or changes in church leadership, many feel anxious, curious, or even hopeful. But let us remember this truth: our faith is not in a man wearing robes, but in the risen Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns forever. A new pope may capture the world's attention for a moment, but to the faithful Christian, such events hold no eternal weight. Why? Because the power of our salvation does not rest in Rome, but in Calvary. Our faith does not rise and fall with any human leader—it stands firm on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Look around the world. In China and Russia, Christianity is tightly controlled or suppressed. In India, Hinduism is dominant and the church faces persecution. Across Muslim-majority nations, billions follow another path entirely. These places do not wait for the pope’s voice. Yet still, the gospel spreads in underground churches, in whispered prayers, and in faithful lives...

  "A Vision of the Holy One" Text: Isaiah 6:1–5 & Revelation 4:7–11 Introduction: Throughout Scripture, God occasionally lifts the veil of heaven and gives His servants a glimpse of His glory. Two such moments are found in Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4. Though centuries apart, these visions are strikingly similar—and they reveal a single, overwhelming truth: God is holy, sovereign, and worthy of eternal worship. The Setting: A Throne High and Lifted Up Both visions begin not with the prophet or the apostle—but with God on His throne . Isaiah writes , “I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up…” (Isaiah 6:1). John sees , “a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne…” (Revelation 4:2). The throne is central. The first subject in both passages is not the seer, not the angels, not even the worship—but the sovereignty of God . Before anything else, God is revealed as the King who reigns . The Creatures: Burning Praise Next, we meet the heavenly...

  "The Greater Glory" The people of Israel were discouraged. They were rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after returning from exile, and it was a pale shadow of Solomon’s magnificent structure. Some of the older generation wept when they saw it—not from joy, but from sorrow. They remembered the former glory and could not believe that this humble project could ever compare. Then came the word of the Lord through the prophet Haggai: “The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former.” How could that be? The gold and silver were fewer. The craftsmanship was simpler. There were no ark, no tablets of stone, no visible cloud of God’s presence. But Haggai spoke of a deeper glory. He foretold a time when God would “shake all nations,” and the One who is “desired by all nations” would come. This was not merely about bricks and mortar. This was about Jesus Christ. Centuries later, Jesus Himself would walk in the courts of that second temple. The Son of ...

  "Behold the Lamb: Christ Our Passover" Text: Exodus 12:1–11; Isaiah 53:7–8; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Revelation 5:6 In Exodus 12, God institutes the first Passover, commanding the Israelites to sacrifice a spotless lamb, smear its blood on their doorposts, and eat the meal in haste, for deliverance was at hand. That lamb, offered in faith and obedience, stood between life and death. It was not just a rescue from Egypt—it was a foreshadowing of a greater deliverance yet to come. Today, we look to Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture as our true Passover Lamb. Let us consider what these verses reveal about Him, and what it means for us. The Lamb of Deliverance – Exodus 12:1–11 The first Passover was marked by urgency, blood, and obedience. The lamb had to be without blemish, and its blood had to be applied to the doorposts. God said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” This is more than ancient history—it is a divine pattern. Jesus is the fulfillment of that lamb....

  Do not be afraid of a new Pope. A lot of new speculation will arise, and people will make wild predictions. They do not have a very good track record. Trust in Jesus and READ your Bible. Not men. Seventh-day Adventist prophecy teachers like Walter Veith , Doug Batchelor , and Stephen Bohr are known for their strong views on end-time events, often interpreting global politics—especially concerning the papacy and U.S. presidents —through a prophetic lens. While they are usually careful not to make direct date-setting predictions (especially after the 1844 Great Disappointment), they have occasionally made speculative statements or implications that did not materialize. Here are some notable examples of speculative or false predictions/claims from these figures, particularly relating to popes and U.S. presidents : 🔹 Walter Veith Known for: Strong conspiracy-based interpretations of prophecy, connecting Freemasonry, Catholicism, and world events. Examples: Pope Benedi...

  The Shadow and the Substance Scripture: Hebrews 10:3–10 “But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins... Then He said, ‘Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.’ He takes away the first that He may establish the second. By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:3–4, 9–10) Imagine trying to clean a stain with something that only hides it temporarily. That’s what the Old Testament sacrifices did. They were never meant to fully remove sin—but they pointed to the One who could. The Incomplete Nature of Old Testament Sacrifices (vv. 3–4): Hebrews reminds us that every sacrifice offered under the old covenant—every bull, every goat—was not a solution, but a reminder of sin. Every Day of Atonement, every offering, brought the same message: We are still guilty. We still need cleansing. Why? Because “it is no...