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  Jonah, a Reluctant Prophet—A Sign of Judgment and Mercy The story of Jonah is not just a tale of a runaway prophet and a big fish—it’s a story about the mercy of God, the resistance of the human heart, and the seriousness of judgment. It’s also one of the few Old Testament stories that Jesus directly references as a sign for His generation—and ours. Jonah, the Reluctant Prophet God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and call the people to repentance. But Jonah ran in the opposite direction. Why? Fear and Hatred : Nineveh was the capital of Assyria, a cruel and powerful enemy of Israel. Jonah feared the Ninevites, but more than that, he hated them. He didn’t want them to receive God’s mercy. God’s Character : In Jonah 4:2, after the people repent and God spares them, Jonah says, “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love.” That was Jonah’s issue. He didn’t want God to show mercy to his enemies. He wanted justice—on his terms. ...

  Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Prophecy   Sabbath School Lesson 13 Images of the End You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. --------------------- >   Download the notes for Lesson 13 video here. (Video is Below) ----------------------- More on Lesson 13 : Sunday: The Reluctant Prophet   Monday:   A Work of Repentance Tuesday: Belshazzar's Feast Wednesday: The Drying of the Euphrates Thursday: Cyrus the Anointed Friday Further Thought: The Judgment will be easier on Ninevah(?) > Next Quarter  Download Lessons for:   Exodus - Sabbath School 3rd Quarter ---------------------

  “Faith Over Fear: Finding Hope in Prophetic Times” Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” A World Gripped by Fear We live in a time of uncertainty. The world watches the news and sees chaos—wars, famines, moral decline, disasters. And for many who read the Bible, especially its prophetic books, the future can seem even more unsettling. Revelation speaks of persecution, of the mark of the beast, of tribulation and testing. It’s no surprise that prophecy, though meant to prepare us, can sometimes provoke anxiety. But God never meant for His people to live in fear. The Prophecies That Shake Us The Bible doesn’t shy away from hard truths. Jesus Himself warned in Matthew 24 of betrayal, hatred, and persecution. Revelation 13 speaks of a beast enforcing worship and restricting the ability to buy or sell. Daniel saw empires rise and fall, with God’s people caught in the crossfire. Natural...

 Psalm 16 video: Psalm 16 King James Version 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take p their names into my lips. 5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 ...

  "Delivered by God, Faithful unto Death" Text: Acts 12:1–17 In Acts 12:1–17, we read of a powerful story—one filled with persecution, prayer, deliverance, and courage. Herod, seeking to gain favor with the Jews, stretches out his hand against the church. James, the brother of John, is killed by the sword (Acts 12:2), and Peter is imprisoned with the intention of executing him as well. But God intervenes. While the church prays, an angel of the Lord delivers Peter in a miraculous way. This event, though historical, also serves as a prophetic shadow —a glimpse into the challenges the faithful will face in the last days. A Pattern of Persecution (Acts 12:1–5) The early church knew that following Christ could mean facing prison or even death. James, one of the closest disciples of Jesus, is martyred here—just as Jesus predicted (Mark 10:39). Peter, next in line, is bound with chains between soldiers, awaiting his fate. This isn’t just an ancient tale—Revelation tells us th...

  “The Commandments of God vs. the Commandments of Men: Worship, Wrath, and Allegiance” Opening Scripture: Revelation 13:11–17 We live in an age when lines between truth and error, loyalty and compromise, have grown increasingly blurred. The Bible, however, paints a vivid picture of a coming conflict—one that is not simply political or economic, but fundamentally spiritual. Revelation chapters 13, 14, 16, 19, and 20 speak with urgency about a final showdown over worship —a contest between the commandments of God and the commandments of men. The question is not merely, What do you believe? but Whom do you obey? The Beast and the Image: Counterfeit Worship and False Allegiance ( Revelation 13:11–17 ) John sees a second beast rising out of the earth—one that speaks like a dragon and causes the world to worship the first beast. He performs great signs and deceives the people into setting up an image to the beast. Then, laws are enacted: all who do not worship the image will be...

  EXODUS Sabbath School Quarterly Lessons 3rd Quarter 2025 >  Lesson 1: Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses— June 28-July 4

  “Even If He Does Not: Faith That Stands in the Fire” Text: Daniel 3:1–12, 17–18 Imagine a world where worship is legislated, and conscience is controlled by decree. That’s not just ancient Babylon—that's a prophecy of things to come. Daniel 3 isn’t just history; it’s a template for the end times , a living drama that teaches us what faith must look like in the closing moments before Christ returns. Let’s look closely at Daniel 3:1–12, and then verses 17–18, to understand the prophetic and practical lessons God is calling us to learn today. The All-Gold Statue: Rebellion Against God's Plan In Daniel 2, God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream: a statue made of various metals, each representing successive kingdoms—Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and the divided nations of the end. Babylon was the head of gold. But in Daniel 3:1, Nebuchadnezzar builds an entire statue of gold , 90 feet tall, and demands that all must bow to it. What’s the message here? It’s not just about pri...