The Biblical Path of Life

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  • Lesson 12: The Revealing by Jesus Christ: Revelation

    Key Verse

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

    —Revelation 1:1

    Key Verse Thought: Have you ever read the book of Revelation? Why or why not? Have you ever heard that it is too hard to understand? Read the Key Verse. Revelation means “uncovering; unveiling; disclosure; spoken of future events.” We are to understand that the book of Revelation is not meant to be difficult or even mysterious. The name itself declares that the book is a time of “disclosure of future events.” In this lesson, we will learn what Jesus told his servant, John.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that the book of Revelation is not to be a mystery, for Jesus told His people what would come to pass. It is important for Christians to remember that all of Scripture is to be read and studied, for it is instructional to us, helping us become “throughly furnished unto all good works” (see 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

    Lesson Summary: The book of Revelation is just what it says it is in the first verse. “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John” (Revelation 1:1). Jesus revealed to John things to record for Christians to know and understand about things that had already happened and even future events. It not only tells of the differing church ages, but it tells of the second coming of Jesus and the impact that will have upon all of the world.

    Because of the volume of the book, we will go back to our overview approach as we study it. We will see the importance of knowing what is found within the book of Revelation. The church ages are described (see Revelation 2–3), as well as the rapture of the church (Revelation 4:1-2). The events that unfold after the church is removed (the Great Tribulation) is depicted in Revelation 6–22; first from earth’s perspective (see chapters 6-11), and then from heaven’s perspective (see chapters 13-19). There are “Seven Seals” (later called “Seven Vials” in heaven’s perspective), “Seven Trumpets”, and “Seven Thunders”. The two beasts will be revealed as they set about to deceive the nations. We will catch a glimpse of Satan’s banishment from heaven when he was cast down to the earth after a battle with Michael and his angels (see Revelation 12). The final demise of Satan will be revealed, as well as the reign of Christ for 1,000 years. At that point there will be the judgment of all of mankind as they stand before the great white throne – each being judged according to their works (see especially Revelation 20:15: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire”).

    Finally, we will conclude our study comparing things lost in Genesis, to things that will be restored as it is declared in Revelation.

    Y3Q4 – Lesson 12 Questions

    Y3Q4 – Lesson 12 Children’s Worksheets

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  • Lesson 11: Possessing the Vessel in Sanctification and Honor: 1 Thessalonians

    Key Verse

    Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

    —1 Thessalonians 4:1

    Key Verse Thought: Read the Key Verse. We have been learning about the letters that Paul wrote to the early churches (many started on his missionary journeys). In each of these letters, we have been learning what Jesus did for sinners, instructions of how to live a Christian life, and how the church is to grow and function. In this verse, Paul reminds that Christians have been taught how to walk (live a life pleasing to God). But he also encourages Christians to “abound more and more.” This means to excel in one’s Christian life.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that each Christian is to grow in Christ by keeping their bodies and minds pure. Christians cannot do the same things as the world, for we are to “Abstain from all appearance of evil” so that we can be an encouragement to other Christians and a light to the lost world. Christians are to walk worthy.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we looked at Paul’s letter written to the church at Colosse because of error taught in the church. False teachers had taught, changing the simple Gospel of Jesus into a quest for philosophy after the ways of the world instead of the things of Christ. Paul declared that Christians are to set their affections on things above, not things on the earth (see Colossians 3:2).

    First Thessalonians was written to the church at Thessalonica, which Paul established on his second missionary journey (see Acts 17). Remember that when there was an uprising incited by Jews who rejected the teaching of Jesus, Paul and Silas were sent away by night – keeping them safe. They were only there for three Sabbaths, but when the people at Thessalonica heard the Gospel message preached by Paul and Silas, enough of them believed that a church was established. Not only had a church been established, but also the Christians at Thessalonica were living examples into the areas around. Because Paul had not been able to stay long in Thessalonica (for he had been driven out of the city), he sent Timothy to them. Upon Timothy’s return to Paul with a report of the church, Paul wrote to them. Paul was greatly encouraged, but he wrote that they needed to live Christ-like in every aspect of their lives. Not only were they to posses their vessel (their body) in sanctification and honor (keep it pure and holy before God), but they were to keep from all appearances of evil. When there was a question about Jesus’ return in the air for His church (also called the Rapture), Paul gave them specific answers. (We will learn more about Jesus’ second coming next week in our study of 2 Thessalonians.)

    Paul taught many ways that Christians could not do the same things as the world. By obeying God’s Word, they would be an encouragement to other Christians as well as a light to the lost world.

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 11 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 11 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to younger children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    It is good for us to remember to do our own business, and work with our own hands. We glued a verse onto a handprint to help us remember this thought.

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