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SABBATH SCHOOL LESSONS

SENIOR DIVISION

SECOND QUARTER 1971

Reverence and Respect

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As we see everywhere "that spirit of rebeUi;on a.nd defiance

which the apostle declares to be one· of the signs of th,e last days"
(5T 91), we should consider what things may be legitimately quest-
·tioned and wha.t thingB are entitled );0 reverence and resect. The
trend in the warld 'is to reject any) restriction on the, pursui,t of plea-
sure anit self-indulgence as "passe," or part of the rejected "esrta.b-
lishm.ent." We know that this is the natural consequence of rejecting
the law of God and the popular teaching that it is no longea' bindiing.
The "new morality" has taken it,s pJace. Having cast aside all
restraints, y'oung people are searching for something. T;hey themselves
do not know what it is. Their expeTiments with drugs, ha,J:],ucigen&,
pop ,art and nJiUsic, and the different cults do not give them a so·lid
satisfacitioTh. Consequently they drift jJrom one thing to anothE1r.

We as a peo,ple who stand in the light have a respcl'll~bility, but

we need to know where we staml, amI then with fuU conficlence invite
those who will, to find a sure anchor'age; to find something that is
sure and def~nite. We must be positive concerning the truth. We must
know what sihould be respected and wh;y. 'We must kno,w where we
must t·read with reverence. Our God is no,t dead - although some of
His professed followers often seem to be so. We must show those
growing up in our own homes and those attending the schools that
there is an answer to the problems of, life. T,here are things tha·t are
entitled to reverence ':llld respect. There is help, There is power and
a real Friend that can be trusted. One, powerful enough to help out
from any and an circumstamce&.

This must be a living ,conviction. One that manifests itself. in

ou.r lives and conversation. It must 'be made known in aC)tions a8
~'ell as words'. It is for this reason that this Sa''b.bath Scpool QuartC'r]y
i3 prepared to review that which is entitled to .reverence and respect.
r, Another precious grace that should be carefull;y cherished is rever-
ence" (Ed 242). "The education and tl'aining' of the youth. shoulk}
be of a chaJrooter thalt would exalt sacred things and encourage pUle
devotion for. God in His house. 1{any who profess to he children of
the heavenly King have no true appreciation of the sacredness of
eternftl things" (5T 496).

GENETh.AL CONFERENCE SABB~TH SCHOOL DEPARTMEN~

Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly, "Reverence and Respect" for

April to June 1971, is published by the Seventh Day Adventist Reform
Movement General Conference-Mailing Address: Box 312. Blackwood,
NJ 08012. USA.
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Lesson No. 1 Sabbath, A1Jlr'il 3, 1971.
HONOR GOD
KEY TEXT: "God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the
'sa.1nts., and to be had in reverence of an them that ,are about him"
CPs. W:7).
1. 'W;hall instruction is given concerning God? To wihom' is $is in~
strtumfion spacti'iOOJly dilrected? Ps. 89: 7.

NO'fE: "TJ'ue reverence for God is inspired by a sense of His infinite

greatness and a' realization of His presence. With this sense of the Un-
,seen, every h('lart should be deeply impressed.•. " -GW 178.

2 What reMlon is the basis of reverence for the Lord? Ps. 89:8;
96:4;5.

NOTE: "The mechanism of the human body cannot be fully under-

stood; it presents mysteries that baffle the most intelligent. It is
not as the .result of a mechanism, which,once set in motion, continues
its work, that the pu~se beats ,and breath foHows breath. In God we
live and mo've and have our being. The beaMng heaJ·t, the throbbing
pulse, every nerve ·and muscle in the living oil'ganism" is kept in order'
and activitY!. hiy the power of an ever-present God." -MH 417.
"Th.e evils that h'3,ve been gradually creeping in .among us have'
impEll'ceptibly led individuals and churches away from reverence for
God, and have shu;t away the power which He desires to give them."
-5T 711.

3. What additional reason 1s there for those who have becomEli

chUdren of God to reverence HIm? Ps. 34:22; Joon 1:12,13.

NOTE: "Redemption is part of the divine najture. It is the pre-

rogative of God to have to reconstruct, not to destroy . . . " -TM 264.
" •.. The plan o:fl redem;ption will not be fully understood, even
when the ransomed see as they are seen and kno,w ,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
Itemptations of earth are ended and the cause removed, the people
of God will ever have a distinct, intelligent knowledge of what their
salvation has cost." -GO 651.

4. What example is given by those holy beings who have neveil'

fallen under the curse of sin? What other he,avenly example do
we have? Isaiah 6:2,3; Revelation 4:10,11.

5. When the prophet E:reki.el ~w the revelation of the gl~ry olf

God, what did !he do? WIle::: His followers are tempted Ito bel
careless and irreverent, what h3,V0 they forgotten? Eze. 1 :28.
NOTE: 1';'From the representatiollil given by; the Holy Sipirit to His
Prophets, let us learn the greartness of our God . . ." -8T 281-
"As we learn more and mo·re of what God is, and of what we
ourselves are in His ,sight, we sJJ.all fear and tremble befl.ore Him."
-Ibid., p. 283.
"Both in public land private wOiI'ship it is our duty to bow upon
our knees be:flOl'e God when we offer lour petitions to Him. This act
shows our dep'emdence upon God." -28M 312.
6. The contempilation of what two Psa.l.ms is especi~ recommended
in order to inculcate the spirit of 1Jrue reverence? Ps. 105: 1,2;
106:1,48.

NOTE: "All who proijess to be children of God I would invite to

cOllsid'er the history of the Israeliteil, 3JS recorded in the one hundred
am] fifth, the one hundred an sixth, and the OlIO hundred and seveJI)th
p,salms. By NLrefully stucl;ying these sqiptl1res, we may be ahle to
appreciate more fullY' the goodne~, mercy, and love of our God."
-8T 107.
" . . . The ex:perience oJ; Israel, referred to in the above words
by the apostle, and as recorded in the one hundred and fifth and one hun-
dred and sixth psalms, contains lessons of w:n'ning that the people
of God in these la.st days eSipecialIy need to stU!dy. I urge thaJt these
cha;pters· be read at least oillce every week." -TM 98.
7. Althoug'h Jesus taught us to thi;nk of G.od as a loving Fathell',
what else did He immediately connect with tihis? What part is
to be played by Hliis children to bring this into realization? Mat.
S:9; Ps. 96:9.

NOTE:" This potition calls upon you to possess His char3cter.

You canno.t hallow His nu,me, you cannot represent Him to the wOl'ld,
unless in life and character you represent the very life and character
of God. This you can do only through the accept:mce of the grace
and righteousness of Christ." -MB 107.

8. W'hat will characterize acceptable Christian living and worship?

What reason makes this more necessary now? Hebrews 12:26-29.

NOTE: "Of the Spirit Jesus said, 'He shall glorify Me.' The Saviour
came to gloJ'ify the Father by the dell1Oinfltra;tion of His love' so the
Spirit. was to glorify ClLrist by revealing His' grace to the wo~·ld. The,
very Image of God is to be reproduced in humanity. The honor of
God, the honor of Christ, is in.volved in the perfection of the char-
acter of His people." -DA 611.

9. What prophecies must be fulfilled and at What time? Isa. 17:7;

Revelation 14:7.

NOTE: " ••. If the church of Christ were fulfilling the pul'POS~
of our Lord, light would be shed upon all tha.t sit in darkness and
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in the region and shadow of death. Instead of congregating together
and shunning responsibility and cross; bearing:. the mem~ers .of the
chtLl'ch would sca~ter into all IMlds, letting the hght of Chnst shine o~ti
from them working as He did for the salvation of souls, and tina
'gospel od' 'the kingdom' would speedily be carried to all the world,"
~:M:B 42,l.43.

10. W'lJ,at wms the conclusion of the man to wbom God gave g:reall
wisdom? What is to be understood by the exp'l'ession "fea'l'
God"? Eee. 12:13; Ps. 111:10.

LeSSon No.2 Slabbath, April 10, 1971.

HALLOWED BE THY NAME

KEY TEXT: "Let them praise thy grea..t and terrible name; for
it is holy" (Ps. 99:3).
1. When the mother of Jesus contemplated the work of God in
her experience, what truth was She eon$rained to express? What
is the signific.ance of this eiXpression? Luke 1:49.
2. How was this truth repeated as the people sang the Psa1m§;'?
Do the Scriptures anywhere indicate that this can be applied
to any man's name? Psalms 111:9.

NOTE: "If Christ were on earth today, SUl'l'ounded by those who

oear the title of 'Reverend' 0,1' 'Right Reverend,' would He not re-
peat His saying, 'NElither be ye called masters: fOl' One is your
Master, even Chri.st'~ The Scripture declares of God, 'Holy and
reverend lis His l1J:1me.' Ps. 111: 9. To what human being is such a
title befittin:g~ How little does man reveal of the wisdom and
righjteousness it inc1icates! How many of those who assume this title
are misrepresenting the name and character of God! Alas, how
often have worldly: .ambition, despotism, and the basest sins been
hidden under the broided garments of a high and holy office! .. ,.
-Desire of Ages 613.

3. When m.~n use the name of God carelessly or irreve/L'en1l1y, what!

have 1ihey forg<ltten? How may we guard against this danger?
Psalms 99:1-3.

NOTE: "Holy angels have been displeased and disgusted with the
irreverent manner in which many have used the name of God, the
great Jehovah. Angels mention that sacred name with the c:,reflte~~
awe, ever veiling their faces when they. speak the name of God;
and the name of Christ is so sacred to them tho:1t they speak it with the
greatel1lt ;reve·rence ..• " -IT 41~.
 4. What will be done by those who love the name of their Lord?
Psalms 96:8.

NOTE: t., •.. I saw then what faint views some have of the holi-
ness of God, and how much they take His holy and reverend name,
in vain, witho.U!t realizing that it is God, the gJ'eat and terrible God,
of whom they are speaking. While praying many use cm'eless and
irreverent expressions, which grieve the tender Spirit of the Lord
'and cause their petitions to be shut onjt of heaven." -EW 70.

5. Of fue four precepts which deal with man's love to God, which
one is often infringed by professing or nominal Ohristians? What
is really implied by this commandment? Exodus 20:7.

NO.TiE: "This commandment ont only prohibits false oaths and

common swearing, but it forbicls us to use the name of God in a light or
careless manner, with'out rega.rd to its awful sign!ificance. By the
thoughtless meJ]!;ion of God in common conversation, by appeal~
to Him in trivial matters,. and by the :/irequent and thoughtless repe-
tition/ of His name, we dishonor Him . . . " -pp 306,307..

6. What specific ins'tirUctioll did Jesus give about using the namBl
of God to confirm the truth of w'hat we say in tihe common
round of life? Matthew 5:84-87.

NOT.E: "If these words of Christ were heeded, they would cheek
the utterance of evil surmis,ing and unkind criticism,; fo,r in com-
menting upon the actions and motives of another, who can 1Je cer-
tain of speaking the exact truth g How often pride, passion, personal
resentment, co,lor the impression given! A glance, a word, even an
intonation of the voice" may be vital with f·alsehood. Even facts
may be so stated as to convey a false im,pression. And 'whatsoever
is more than' truth, 'is of the evil one.' " -MB 68.

7. Does the instruC'tion of Christ forbid the taking of the jUdicial

oath, as required by the authorities on certain occasions? What
did Jesus do when put under oa'th? Matthiew 26:63,64.

NOTE: . " Our Saviour did not, however. forbid the use of, the
,iudical oatIl, in which God is solemnly called to witness' that what
rs said is truth and: nothing but the trut;h. Jesus Himself, a:t His
trial bef.oJ·e the Sanhedrin. did not refuse to testify under onth. The
high priest said unto Him, t I a.djw-e Thee by the living God, that
Thou tell us whether Thou be the Christ the Son of God' Jesus
answered, 'Th.ou hast said.' Matthew 26':.63,64. Had Chri~t in the
Sermon on the Mount conrlemnerl the .iudicial oath. He woulrl at His trial
.have ,reproved the ,high priest an~ thus, for the benefiit of His
followers, have enforced His, own teaching." -MB 66.67.

8. What cau!Mon did Jesus give about the needless repetli:t'ioll of

the name of God, even in prayer? What is fue characteristic of'
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NQTE: "Reverence should be shown also for the name of God. Never
should that name be spoken lightlY' or t~oughtlessly,. Even in prayer
its frequent or needless repetition should be avoided. 'Holy and reve.rend
is His name.' Psalm 111 :9. Angels, as they speak it, veil their faces.
With what reverence should we, who ,are fallen Mld sinful, take it
upon our lips!" -Ed 243.
9. What specific instruction are we given by the Spirit of Proprecy?
What is tlle reason given?

NOTE: "I saw that God's holy name should be used with reverence
and awe. 'rhe words God Almighty are coupled together and used
by some in praye.r in a careless, thoughtless manner, which is displeasing
to Him. Such have no realizing sense of God or the truth, or they would
not speak so ineveJ'ently of, the great and dreadful God, who is soon to
judge them in the l3st day. Said the anRel, 'Couple them not together;
for fearful is His name.' Those who realize the greatness and
mUljesty of God, will ta:ke His name on their lips with holy awe. He
dwelleth in light unapproachable; no man can see Him and live.
I S!lW that these things will have to be understood and conected
before the church can prosper." -EW 122.
10. What wonderful experience will be enjoyed by those wIllo have
loved and feared the name of the Lord on ear1i.h? Who will no'~
be ,able to join in this? Reve1a.tion 15:4,; 21:27.

NOTE: ','To give glOl'y to God is to reveal His character in our

own, and thus make Him kno,wn. And in whatever way we make
known the Father or the Son, we gl'o.'rify God (MS 16, 1890)."
-7BC 979.

Lesson No.3 ,Sabbath, April 17, 1971.

"MY BELOVED SON, HEAR HIMII

KEY TEXT: "That a'll men ,sh.ould honour the Son, even afl they
honour the Father. He thalt honoureth no,t the Son honoureth not
the Father which hath sent Hli.m" (John 5 :'23).
1. Wl'<y did Jesus come in'to this world? Wjho sent Him? John
3:16,36; 1 John 4:9.

NOTE: "Christ presented to men that which was entirely con-

trary to the representations of the enemy in regard to the ch:nacter
of God, and sought to impress upon men the love of the Father, who
'so loved the world, that He gave His onlYJ-begotten Son, that who-
soever b,elieveth in Him should not perish, b'ut have everlasting life:'
J10hn 3:16 .. ." -CT 29.
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 "If there is anything in our world th:1t should ins>pire enthusi-
asm it. is' the cross of Cahta,ry. 'Beb,old, what manner of love the
Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be ca~led the so.ns
of God: therefore the wOl'ld knoweth us not, because It knew Hun
not.' 1 John 3: 1 . .• Christ is to be a-ccepted, believed on,. and
exalted T.his is to be the theme ()f conversation - the precIous-
nesS of Christ "-Ibd., p. 338.
2. Wha1t parable, given by Jesus, illustrates that there was none:
greater, that God could send? In the parable, what does the
Father expect for His Son? Mat. 21:33·37; John 3:34-,35.

NOTE: "As a last resource, God sent His Son, saying, 'They will
reverence My Son.' . . . " -COL 293.
3. WlIen Philip ~sked Jesus show them the Father, what. was
he told? What had ili'e failed to realize? John 14:8,9; 10·:30.

NOTE: "Christ emphatically impressed upon them tha fact that

they coulel see the Father by faith alone. God cannot be seen in eX)-
ternal form by anY, human being. Christ 'alone can represent the Father
to humanity. This representation the eliseiples hael been l1rivi ' ege'l
to behold fo1' over three years.

"As Christ was speaking these worels, the glory of Goel wa.s shining
in His eoullten:mce, and all present felt fl sac-reel awe as they listen eel
with .rapt attention to His words. They felt their hearts more elecieleelly
drawn to Him, and as they were dra.wn to Christ in greater love, they
were drflwn to one another. They felt that heaven was' very near
,them, that the words to which they listened were a message to them
£l'om the heavenly Father (MS 41, 1897)." -5BC 1141,1142.
" Jesus claimed equal rights with God in doin!!. :1 work eoually
sacred, and of. the game character with that which engaged the
Flather in hea:ven . . . " -DA 207.
"Jesus alone could give security to GOd; for He was equal to God.
He al()ne could be a mediator between God and man; for He possessed
divinity and humanity (RH April 3, 1894)." -7BC 914.

4. Wha't basic principle did Jesus enunciate that entitles Him to

reve,rence and respect? John 5:23.

5. Does the Bible reveal a tinle when Je,sus did not exist? What
statements confirm that He existed long before His incarnation
'and bixth a1t Bethlehem? John 1:r.-3; 8:58.

NOTE: "In the record John was charged by the Holy SpUit to
present, he says of Christ, 'In the beginning was the 'Word, anel t.he
'Word was with God, !-md t.he Word was God. The same was in the
heginning Wit-h;. God. All things were made by Him; and withol1t Him
was n'ot anythmg made that was ma.de.' This is the most precious
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 unfolding of definite truth, flashing its divine light and glory upon
all who will l'eceive it ..• " -FE 406. .
6. What further evidence confinns the fact that it was Chrisl~ by
wIhom God created everything and sustlains everything? Eph.
3:9; Col. 1:15'-17.

NOTE: "The Sovel'eign of the universe was not alone in His work
of beneficence. He had an associate - a co-worke.r who could
appreciate His purposes, and could share His joy, in giving happiness
to created beings. .. Christ, the Word, the only begotten of God,
was one with the eternal Father - one in nature, in chal'acter, in
purpose - the only being that could entel' into all the counsels
and purposes of God •.. " -pp 34.

7. Why should f.allen, sinful beings have special reverence and

respect for God's Sl()n? What is His special work?

NOTE: "Men have only one Advocate, (lone Intercessol', who is able
to pardon transgression. Shall not our hearts swell with gl'atitude
to Him who gave Jesus to be the propitiation for oU" qil"~ ""';"k
deeply upon the love the Father has manifested in our beha'f. the
love that He has- expressed for us. We cannot measure this love.
Measurement there is none. We can only point to· Calvm'y, to the
Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. It is an infinite sacrifice.
Oan we comprehend and measure infinity:. " -7BC 914.

8. ~at aJlswer may be given to those who hope to find salvation

in their own way or according to the teaching of a particular
sect or creed? Acts 4:12; John 10:1,9.

9. In the light of the judgment by which all must pass, what

office of J~,>us is also important to His followers? I John 1:1;
Daniel 7:9,10,13.

NOTE: "' . . . Jehovah did not deem the plan of salvation com-
plete ,~'lli]q in vestee] only with His love. He has placed at His altar
an Advocate clothed in our nature. As our Intercessor, Christ's office
work is t<> introduce us to God as His sons 'and dau/;hters. He inter-
cedes in behalf of those who receive Him. With His OWI1 blood He
has paid their .ransom. By virtue of His merits He gives them power to
become memibers of the royal family, childl'en of the he'lvenly Kin!!.
And the Father demonstrates His infinite love fo,r Chl'iSit by receiving
and welcoming Christ's friends -as His fl'iend8. He l!; satiRfied with
.the atonement mane, He is glo.rified by the incarnation, the life,
death, and media:t'ion of His Son." -8T 177,178.

10. What record inspires us to also give honor. respect and rever·
ence to "Ithe Lamb of God"? Revelation 5:2-4,8,12,13.
 Lesson No.4 Sabbath, April 24, 1971.

GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT

KEY TEXT: "Likewise the SpiI'iL also helpeth our infirmities:
for we know not what we shonld pray for taS we ought': bU,t the
Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with gJ'oanings which cannot
be uttm'ed" (Rtimans 8:'26).
1, W'hat glorious promise was made of a new covenant? What is
given in it to guide and give power to walk in His statutes?
Eze. 36:26,27; John 14:16,17.

NOTE: "So mightily ca,n God work when men give themselves up to
jthe control of His Spirit.
",'1'he promise of the Holy, Spirit is not limited to any age or
to any race. Christ dedared tha,t the divine influence of His Spirit
was to be with His followers unto the ene1. From the Day of Pente-
cost to the present time, the Comforter has been sent to all who
have yielded themselves fully to the Lord and to His service. To all
who have a'ccepted Christ as a personal Saviour, the Holy Spirit has
come as a counselor, sanctifiw'. guide, ancl witness. The more closely
believers have walked with God, the more clearly and powerfully
have they testified of tlleir Redeemel"s love and of His saving
glrace . . . " -AA 49.

2. What will the Holv Spirit do when He comes? How can we know
that we have received 1fuis giN? John 16:7-11,13; Rom. 8:16.

3. What experience testifies to the danger of attempting to de-

ceive the Holy Spirit? How do some think to obltain the Holy
Spirit? What do the Scriptures say? Acts 5:3,4,9; 8:17-23;
IsaiaH! 55: 1.

4. In view of the importance of having received tihe Holy Spirit,

against what are we warned? What are some ways in which this
can take place? Ephesians 4:30.

NOTE: . . . His Spirit is grieved by the priele, extravagance, dis-

honesty, and overreaching which are indulged by some professing
godliness. All these things bring the frown of God upon His people."
-4T 491.
"I saw that all heaven is interested in our salvation; and shall
we be indifferenU Shall we be careless, as though it were a omall
matter whethel' we are saved 01' lost~ Shall we slight the sacrificfl
that has been made fo,r us~ Some have done this,. They have trifled
~th offeree1 mercy, and the frown of God is upon them. God's 8pirit
Will not ,always' be grieveel. It will depart if grieved a little longer.
After all has been clone that God could do to save men, if they show
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by their lives that they slight Jesus' offered merc.y, death will be
.theiT portion, and it will be dearly purcha.sed . . . " -IT 124.
"0 my bretlll'en, will you grieve the Holy Spirit, and cause it
to deparH Will you shut out the blessed S·3,viour, becau.se Y0.u I1,re,
unprepared for His presence~ Will you leave souls to- pensh wIthout
the knowledge of the truth, because you love your ease too well to
bear the burden 1lhat Jesus bore for yO'U~ . . . " -ISM 126.
"I would that all my brethren and sisters would remember that it
is a serio'Us thing to grieve the Holy Spirit, and He is grieved when
,the human agent seeks to work himself and refuses to enter the
service of the Lord because the cross is too heavy or the self-denial
itoo groat .. " -OH 561.

5 What is the sin agains1t tihe Holy Stpirit? 1 John 5: 16:,17; Heb.
10:26,27.

NOTE: "No one need look upon the sin against the Holy Ghost as
s·omething mysterious and indefin·able. The sin against the Holy Ghost
ia the sin of persistent refusal to Tespond to the invitation to- Tepent
(RH June 29, 1897)." -5BC 1093.
" . . . What constitutes the sin ag!\)inst the Holy Ghost~ It is
willfully attributing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit. FOl' example,
suppose that onE) is a witness of the special work of the Spirit of God.
He has convincing evidence that the work is in harmony with the
Scriptures, and the Spi.rit witnesses with his spirit th·at it is of God.
Afterward, however, he falls under temptaton; pTi(le, self-sufficiency,
or SOlne other evil trait, controls him; and Tejecting all the evidence
of its divine character, he declm'es that that which he had before
acknowledged to be' the powe.r of the Holy Spirit was the power of
Satan. ' , -5T 34.

6. If anyone resists every invitation of the Holy Spirit to re-

pent, what will finally result? Is tihere any further hope of such
a one? Hosea 40:17; Heb. 6:41-6.

NOTE: " . . . Notwithstancling they had had the most convincing

evidence of God '8 displeasure at their course, in the destruction of
the me, who had deceived them, they dared to attribute His judgments
to Satan, dedaring that through the power of the evil one, Moses
and Am'on had caused the death of good and holy men. It was this
act that sealed their (100m. They had committed the sin ·against the
Holy SpiTit, a sin by which man '8 heart is effectually hardened against
ithe influence of divine grace . . .
"God works by the manifestation of His Spirit to reprove and con-
vict the sinner; and if, the Spirit '8 work is finally rejected, there is
no mo,re that God Clan do for the soul. The last resource of divine
mercy has been employed. The transgressor has cut himself off from
God, and sin has no remedy to cure itself. There is no ;reserved power
by which God coo wOTk to conviet and convert the sinner . . . " -pp
405.

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7. Wihat solemn warning did Jesus leave f()r all tj,me? .what makes
Ihhis impossible? :M;atthew 12:32.
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NOTE: " . . . There lll,re none so hardened llJS those who have shghted
the invitation of mercy and done despite to the Spirit of gl''aCe. Th~
'most common manifesrt;~tion of the sin against the Holy; Spirit is
in persistently slighting He·aven's invitation t~ repent. Evel·Y. step in
'the rejection of Clll"ist is' a step toward the reJectlOn of salvatIon, an:d
toward the SUl ·against the Holy Spirit." -DA 324. "
8. What are we told to do? In what time are we living? Zec. 10:1.

NOTE: "The dispensation in which we are now living is to be, to . I

those that ask, the dispensation of, the Holy Spirit. Ask fOl' Hia .'
blessing. It is' time we were more intense in our devotion . . . " ,
.'
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-TM 511.

9. Why is the work of the Holy Spirit so seldom tihe subject of our
conversation and discussion? What is the inevitable consequences?
:Luke 11:9,13; John 16:24.

NOTE·: "The promise of the Spirit is' not appreciated as it should b,e.
Its fulfillment is not realized as it might be. It is the absence of the.
Spirit that makes the gospel ministry so powerless. Learning, talentS',
eloquence, every natural or aquired endowment, may be possessed;
but without the presence of the Spirit of God, no heart will be to:uched,
no sinner be won to Christ. On the other hand, if they are connected
with Christ, if:
the gifts of the Spirit me theirs, the poorest and most
ignorant of His dis"Ciples will hruve power that will teJJ upon hearts ... "
-COL 328.

10. What does the Holy Spirit do for us that we a3.'e unable to do?
WJhy should this inspire. in us a reverent respect for this wondetrful
gif't? Romans 8:16,27.

~OTE: . ":Why do we not hunger and thirst for the gift of the Spirit,
smce thls lS the means by which we are to receive -powed WllY do
we not talk of it, pray f,Dol' it, preach concerning it1 The Lord is morA
-n: illing to .give. the Holy S-pirit to us than parents are to give good
p'Ifts to thell' chIldren. For the baptism of the Spirit every workel' should
be pleading with God . . ." -8T 22. .

I,esson No. 5 Sabbath, May I, 19-71.

REVERENCE GOD'S WORD

KEY T'EXT: "If any man do his Will, he sha]] know of the doctrine,
,Whether 'it be of God, 01' whethel' I speak of myself" (John 7:17).

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 1. What,is the importance of 'the Bible? WJhat is it to the believer?
Matthew 4:40; John 6:63.

NOTE: The creative energy th·at called the words into existence
is in the word od1 God. This word imparts po,wer; it begets life. Every
c.ommand is 3l promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul,
it brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transfo.rms the nature
and l'e-Cr€'::Ltes the soul in the image of God.
"The life thus imparted is in like manner sustained. 'By every
word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God' (Matthew 4:4) s·hall
mam live.
"The mind, the soul, is built up "b.Y that upon which it feeds.
and it rests with us to determine upon what it shall be fed. It is
within the power of everyone to choose the topics that slloall oecupy
the thoughts and shape the charal.cter . . . " -Ed. 126,127.

2. What is the means by which God designs we shcmld be s.anctlified?

Jo,hn 17:17; Ps 119:130.
NOTE: "The Bible eontains all that is needful for the sa:ving of
the SOUl, and ·at the same time it is adapted to strengthen and discipline
the mind. Used as a textbook in our schools, it will be found fa'T
more effective than any other book in guiding wisely in the affairs
of this life, as well a,s in aiding the soul to climb the ladder that reaches
:to heaven. The Bible gives the true seeker an adva:nced mental drill;
he comes from the contemplation of! divine things with his faculties en-
,riched. Self is humbled, while God and His truth are exalted. It is be-
caus'e men al'e acquainted with the truths of the Bible that there
is so much lifting up of man ailld so little honor given tOo God." -CT
448.

3. What is the effedh of sincerely reading the Bible as a personal

message from God to us as individuals? What will it do for us
land for our minds? Ps. 130:5; Eph. 5:26.

NOTE: "God '3 word is the spiritual food by which the Christian
must grow strong in spirit and in intellect, that he may do battle for
truth and righteousness. The Bible teaches that eve.ry besetting sin
must be put away, that the wadare ag·ainst evel must be waged until
every wrong is overeome. The human agent must pla:ce himself as a
willing student in the school of Christ. As he accepts the grace freely
offered him, the presence of the Saviour in the thoughts and in the
heart will give him decision of purpose to laY' aside every weight, that
the heart may be filled with all the fullness of God." -CT 448,44{),

4. Is Ithe.'\'e anything greater or more powerful tfuan the Scr,iptures'

to !1POW the wav of salvation? Why is that until today the Jews
do not accept Jesus as the Messiah? Luke 16.:29-31.

5. What was the "Bible" used by Jesus? Has it loslt its importance
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 in our day? What leads to erroneous conclusions from the Bible?
.John 5 :39.

NOTE: "In teaching these disciples, Jesus showed the importance

of the Olel Testament as a witness to His mission. M·any professed
OhTistians now discard the Old Testament, claliming that it is nO' longer
of any use. But such is not Oh11ist's teaching. So highly did He value
it that at one time He said, 'If they! hear not Moses amd the pro-
phets, neither ,Yill they be persuaded, though one crose fTom the
dead.' Luke 16 :31.
"It is the voice of Ohrist that speaks tlll'ough patriarchs and
pro.phets, from the days of Adam even to the closing scenes of tim.e.
The Saviour is revealed in the Old Testament as cleaTly ·as in the New.
It is the light from the prophetk past that bTings out the life of Ohrist
and the teachings of the New Testament with clearness and beauty.
The miracles of Ohrist moe a proof of His divinity; but a stronger
proof that He is the worlel's Redeemer is found in comparing the pro-
phecies of the Old Testament with the history of the New." -DA 799.

6. W1J.at is the experience of Ithe heart when the Sicriptures are

truly understood?' Luke 24:27,32.

7. W1J.y do many, even the seemingly wise, err in their understanding

of the word of God? What do such fail Ito realize? 2 Tim. 3:7; 4:4;
1 Timothy 6:20.

NOTE: "Men who imagine themselves endowed with mental powers of

so high ·an OJoder that they can find an explanation of all the ways
and works of God, are seeking to exalt human wisdom to an equa.lity
with the divine and to glorify, man as God. They are only repeating
that which Sata,n declared to Eve in Eden: 'Ye shall be as gods.'
Satan fell because of his ambition to b,e equal with God. He desired
to enter into the divine counsels and purposes, fTom which he was ex-
cluded by his own inability, as a created being, to comprehend the
wisdom of the Infinite One. It was this ambitious pride that led to
his rebellio'n, and by the same means he seeks to cause the ruin of
man." -5T 702.

8. W1J.at is needed to be able to understand the Scriptures? How

alone can we have more light? .John 7:17; PS.119:105; Prov.4:18.

NOTE: "OllTist has said, 'If any man willeth to do His will, he
shall know of the teaching.' John 7:17, R.V. Instead of questioning
and cavilling COnCIH'ning that which you do not understand give heed
Ito the light that already shines upon you, alnd you will rec~ive greater
Ught. By the grace of Ohrist, peTform every duty that has been
made plain to your undeTstanding, ,and you will be enabled to understand
and perform those of which you are now in doubt." SO 111.

9. Under what symbol does the prophet .John describe his revelation
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 concerning the Old and New Testaments? \Vhy should there be
two? Rev. 11:3; Mat. 18:16.

NOTE: "Concerning the two witnesses the prophet declfues further:

'These arc the two olive trees, and the two canellesticks standing before
the God of the earth.' "1'hy word,' said the psalmist. 'is a la mp
unto my feet, and a light unto my pa.th.' Revelation 11:4; Psalm
119 :105. '1'he two witnesses represent the Scriptures of the Olel and the
New Testament. Both are important testimonies to the origin anrl
perpetuity of the law of God. Both are witnesses also t.) the plan of
salvation. 'l'he type, sacrifices, and prophecies of the Old 'l'estament
point fonv-ard to a Saviour to come. '1'he Gospels and Episl'.les of the
New Testament tell of a Saviour who has come in th\J exact manrwl'
foret01l1 by type and prophecy." -GC 267.

10: Why should the word of God be considered with reverence? Why
should the Bible be treated with respect? John 12:48.

NO'1'E: "",Ve should reverence God's word. For the printed volume
we should show respect, never putting it to commoll uses, or handling
it carelessly. And never should Scripture be quotcd ill a jest, 01'
paraphrased to point a witty sa,ying. 'Every "'oTd of God is pure;'
'as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.' Proverbs
30:5; Psalm 12:6." -Eel 244.

Lesson No.6 Sabbath, May R, 1971.

REVERENCE FOR GOD'S LAW

K]~Y TEXT: "For this is the covenant that I will make with the
house of Israel after those clays, saith the Lord; I will put my laws
into their mimI, and write them in their hearts: and I will be t~
them a Goel, amI they shall be to me a people" (Heb. 8:10).

1. What is the basis of the law of God? In What way is the law
of God an expression of His nature? Mat. 22:36\.40; 1 John 4:8
(last part) .

NOTE: "The law of God is as sacred as God Himself. It is a

revelation of His will, a transcript of His charll;cter, the expression
of divine love and wisdom. The h.::!.rmony of creation depends upon
the perfect conformity of all beings, of eVCJ:ything, a~lima te allll
i.nanimate, to the law of the Cre·ator ... " -PP 52.
"The tcn holy precepts spoken by Christ upon Sinai's mount
were the rcvelation of the ch:1l'acter of Got!, ant! made known to the
worM the fact that He hncl judscliction over the whole human Ileritage.
That law of ten pl'ecepts of the greatest love that can be presented
to man is till" voice of God from heaven speaking to the soul in
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promise 'This do and vou will not come under the dominion and control
of Sat~n.' The;'e is' not a negative in that law, although it may
appea.r thus. It is DO, and Live (Letter 89,1898)." -lBC 1105.

2. What is God's purpose in giving the law? What does God use
to convert the sinner to an obedient child of the divine family?
Ps. 19:7; Heb. 8:10.

NOTE:" . The law was given to cOllvict them of sin, and reo
veal their need of a SavioUl'. It would do this as its principles were
applied to the heart of the Holy Spirit. This work it is still to do.
In the life of Christ the prinicples of the law are made plain; and as
the Holy 'Spirit of God touches the hea1't, as the light of Christ 1'e·
vea:ls to men their need of His cleansing blood and His justifying
righteousness, the law is still an agent bringing us to Ch1'ist, that
we may be justified by fa:ith. 'The law of the Lonl is perfect, con·
ve1'ting the soul.' Ps. 19:7." -DA 308.

3. After the example of Moses who himself had to prepare the'

tables of stone after the first had been broken, what must the
new convert do? What did God do with the tables that Moses
prepared, and what does He want to do for one who is "born again' '?
Ex. 34:1; Prov. 23:26; Heb. 10:16.

4. What is the attitude of tfue child of God when the law is in his
heart? Ps. 119 :34,113,126,127.

5. Wlra!t is the result of genuine love for the law of God? W'hat
does obedience Show? Ps. 119:165; John 14:15.

NOTE: "There is no pel.lJCe in unrighteousness; the wicked are

at w:ar with Goel. But he who receives the righteousness of the law
in Christ, is in harmony with lleaven (Letter 96, 1896)." -3BC 1153.
"W!e ·are not to serve God as if we were not human, but we are
to serve Him in the nature we have, that has been ,redeemed by the
Son of God; through the righteousness of Christ we shall mand before
God pardoned, ailld as though we had never sinned. We will never
gain strength in considering what we might do if we were angels.
We are to turn in faith to Jesus Christ, ·and show 011l' love to God
through obedience to His commands (MS 1, 1892)." -5BC 1142.

6. When the convert is an obedient overcomer and by faith has

received power to keep the commandments, what assurance does
he have? Romans 8:15,16; 1 John 2:3-6.

NOTE:" . We have unmistakable evidence of the voice of the

True Shepherd, and He is calling upon us to follow Him. He says, 'I
have kept my Father's commandments.' He leads His sheep in the
p.a,th of humble obedience to the law of God, but He never encourages
them in the transgression of that law." -SBC 1099.
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 " While the law of God is maintained, and its justice vindi-
cated the sinner Cll:n be pardoned. The deare.st gift that heaven itself
had to bestow has been poured out that God' might be just, and the
justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.' By that gift men are
uplifted from the ruin and degrada,tion of sin to become children of God.
S·ays Paul: 'Ye have receIved the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry,
Abba, Father.' " -5T 739.

7. Is it possible for the uncollverted to keep God's law? w;hat is

'the fundamental reason for this BJom. 8:6'-8; 1 Cor.2:14.

NOTE: "The Lalodiceans ..... WClre noot entirely blind, else the
eyesalve would have done nothing to I'estore their sight, and enable
them to discern the true attribute.s of Christ. Says Christ, By re-
nouncing your own self-sufficiency, giving up all things, however
de·ar to you, you may buy the gold, the raiment, and the eyesalvfJ
'that you may see (RR Nov. 23, 1897)." -7BC 965.

8. How does the apostle JUde refer to the law of God? What is
the only occasion when God has done this? WlIat does Jude exhort
the believers to do? Jude 3; Ex. 31:18; 32:15,16.

No'rE: "It behooves every soul whose life is hid with Christ in
God to come to the front no,w and to contend for the faith on.co
delivered to the saints. 'rruth must be defended a:nd the kingdom
of God a.dvancecl as it would be were Christ in person on this ea rth. , . "
-8T 211.

9. Because God foresaw the day when many would try 'to belittle
His law and say it was "Moses' law" and could be done away,
or nai1Eid to the cross, what did He do? For what time was this
done? Ex. 19:9; Deut. 4:13.

10. To impress all with the sacredness and importance of the law,
where were the two tables, written by God Himself, kept? What
rule governed its care? Ex. 25:10',16,21,22; Num. 4:15.

NOTE: "No language can describe the glory of the scene presented
within the sanctuary - - the gold-plated walls reflecting the light
from the golden candlestick, the brilliant hues of the richly em-
broidered curtains with their shining angels, the table, a,nd the alta.,·
of incense, glittering ,,-ith gold; beyond the second veil the sacred
ark, with its mystic cherubim, and above it the holy Shekinah, the
visible manifestation of Jehovah's presence; all but a dim reflection
of the glories of the temple of God in heaven the great centre of the
work for man's redemption." -PP 349. '

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Le8son No.7 Sabbath, May 15, 1971

REVERENCE FOR GOD'S HOLY DAY

KEY TEXT: '''£his is t.hc dny which the Lord hath madc; we will
,rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps. 118:24).

1. When man - the crowning work of all -- was created on the

sixth day, what final blessing was made by the Lord? What was
the purpose of God in doing this? Genesis 2:1-3.

NOTE: "God designs thnt the Sabb::lth shall direct the minds of men
to the contemplation of His created works. Nature speaks to their
senses, declaring tlwt there is a living God, the Creator, the supreme
Ruler of all. (Ps. 19:1,2 quoted). The beauty that elothes the ear·th
is a token of God's loye. "We n1::lY behold it in the eVeJ'lasting hills, in
the lofty trees, in the opening buds and the delicate flowers. All speak
to us of Gael. Th0 S:lhbnth, eve1' pointing to Him who made them all,
bids men open the great book of nature and traee therein the wisdom,
th8 power. a1ld the love of the Ol'eator." -pp 48.

2. When 1fue Sabbath was instituted in Eden, was there any Jew
in existence? Then, for whom did Jesus say the Sabbath was
made? Genesis 29:35; Mark 2:27,28.

NOTE: The term "Jew" derives from Judah, the son of Jacob.
Iw first general usage applied to those f1'om the tribe and kingdom
of Judah, but later beeame generally to include deseendants from all
the sons of Jacob. Jaeob was born over 17 centurics aftcr Adam
was created.
I' God sa,w that a Sabbath was essential for man, even in Paradise.
He needed to lay a"~idc his own interest and pursuits for onc day of
the seven. that he might more fully eontemplate the goodness anll
and meditate upon His power and goodness. He needed a Sabbath
to remind him more vividly of God and to awaken gratitude because
an that he enjoyed and possessed came from the beneficent hane] of
-the Creator." -PP 48.
" , ,. The Sabbath was made for man, to be a blessing to him by
ca:.ling his mind from secular labor to contemplate the goodness and
glOl'y of God. It is necessary that the people of God assemplc to
talk of Him, to intel'ch·a,nge thought.s and ideas in regard to the truths
contained in His word, ·and to devote a portion of time to appropria te
prayjer. But these seasons, even upon the Sabbath should not be
macIe tedious by their length ancI lack of interest." -21' 583.

3. W'hich is the only commandment that identifies the Lord by

name and authority? What in1troductory word proves that t110
law was already known? Whalt unequivocal language makes it
certain so there can be no mistake? Ex. 20:8-12.

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 NOTE: "The tithe is the Lord's.' Here the same form of
expression is employed as in the law of the Sa bba tho 'The seventh
day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God.' Exodus 20 :10. God reserved
to Himself a specified portion of mml's time and of his mcans,
·and no man could, without guilt, appropriate either for his OWll
interests." -pp 525,526.

4. What should be the at'titude of all God's children who trnly

love him? Wllat is the significallCe of 'the words "honorable",
and "shalt honor Him"? Ps. 118:24; Isaiah 58:13,14.

NO'l'E: " ... They could find no evidence in the S~riptllres that
the fourth commandment hac) been abolished 01' that the Sabbath
had been changed; the blessing which f'irst hnllowocl thc seyonth
day had never been removed .... " -GC 434,'135.
" . .. To all who receive the Sa b bnth as a sign of Christ's rrrn ti,'c
·and redeeming power, it will be a delight. Seeing Christ in it, they
delight themselves in Him. The Sabbath points them to the works
of creation as an evidence of His mighty power in l'cclemption. 'While
it c,alls to mind the lost peace of Eden, it tells of peace restor'eel
through the Saviour ... " -DA 289.

5. In what other way can we show particular respect to the Lord

who has given us this day of blessing? What is meant by the
term "servile work" when used in reference to Sabbath keep-
ing? Leviticus 23:32 (last parlt); vv. 8,21, etc.

No'rE: "God requires that His holy cl3.Y be as sacredl~' observed now
as in the time of Israel. The command given to the Hebrews shoul''!
be rega'H)ed by all Christians as an injunction fl'om Jehovah to them.
The day before the Sabbath shoulel be made a day of prepal'atioll,
that ~verything may be in readiness fol' its saerecl hours. In no
'case should our own business be allowecl to cncro·ach upon holy tinh'.
God ha·s directed tlJat the sick and suffering be cared for; the Inbor
requireel to make them comfortable is a work of mercy, and 11 0 violation
'bf the Sabbath; but all unnecessary work should be avoided. M::1llY
carelessly put off till the beginning of the Sabbath little things thai
might have been done on the day of prepaTation. This should not
be. WOTk that is neg:leeted until the beginning of th e Sabbath
should remain undone until it is past. This course might help the
memory of these thoughtless ones, and make them careful to do theiT
own wOTk on the six working days." -PP 296.

6. Is it possible to keep the Sabbath holy if violating any of the

other commandments? Of what is the Sabbath a sign? James 2:10:
Exodus 31 :13,17.

NO'I'B: " .... It is the service of love that God values. ·When this
as lacking, the mere round of cel'emony is an offense to Him. So
with the Sabbath. It was designed to bTing men into comUlunion with
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God; but when the mind was absorbed with wearisome rites, the object
of the Sabbath was thwarted. Its mere outward observance was a
mockery!. , , -DA 286.

7. What name is given in the word of G.od to the day before the
Sabbath? Why? When must preparation for the Sabbath begin?
Mark 15:42; , Ex. 16:5,23.

NOTE: "'While preparation for the Sa'bba th is to be made all

through the week, Fl'iday is to be the special preparation day.,."
-6T 354.
"On Friday let the preparation for the Sabbath be completed.
See th-at all the elohting is in readiness and that all the cooking i3
done. Let the boots be blacked and the baths be taken. It is possible
to do this. If yjou make it a rule you can do it. The Sabh-ath is
not to be given to the repairing of garments, to the cooking of food,
to pleasure seeking, or to any other worldly employment.. Before
the setting of the sun let all secular work be laid aside and all
:secular papers be put out of sight. Parents, explain yOUl' work and its
purpose to YOUI' children, and let them share in your prepara-tio'l1 to
keep the Sabbath according to the commandment." -Ibid., pp. 355,356.
"Before the setting of. the sun let the members of the family
assemble to l'e-ad God's word, to sing and pray. There is need of
reform here, for many have been remiss .. ," -Ibid,

8. How do we know that i1t was not the custom of Jesus to heal
on Ithe Sabbath, although many try to so deduce from the few
special occasions when He did this? Of all the many sick
at the pool of SHO'am, how many were healed on that Sabbath?
John 5:23, 6'-9; Ma.rk 1:32.

NO'l'E: "At certain seasons the waters of this pool were agitated,
and it was commonly believed that this was the l'esult of super-
natural powel', and that whoever first after the troub-ling of tho
pool stepped into the waters, would be healed of whatever disease
he might have. Hundreds of sufferers visit eel the place; ... " MH ~l.
"But the Saviour saw one case of supreme wretchedness, It
was that of a man who had been a helpless cripple for thirty-eight
years, ... " -Ibid.

9. If the Sabbath is Ithe sign that identifies God's true children,

what must they do? What is needed with reference to the true
Sabbath keeping? Eze. 20:20; 33:31.

NOTE: "Far mOl'e sacredness is attached to the Sabbath th:lJ' i~

given it by m:my professed Sa bb-athkeepers. The Lord has been
greatly dishonored by those who hnve not kep1- the Snhbnth ::lC-
cording to the commandment, either ill the letter or in the spirit. He
calls for :l reform ill the observance of the Sabbath." --6T 353.
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 10. How does Paul describe the unity and harmony with Christ?
What is the true significance of faithful Sabbalth keeping? Is
it po'ssible to enter in, unless Je~us is enthroned in the soul
temple? Heb. 4:1·3, 9-11.

NO'fE: '" Abiding in Christ is choosing only the disposition of

Christ so that His interests are indentified with yours. Abide in Him,
<to he' and to do only what He wills. These are the conditions of
discipleship and unless they are complied with, you can never find
rest. Rest is in Christ; it cannot be as something apart from
Him' " -18M 110.

Lesson No.8 g'abbath, May 22, 1971.

RESPECT FOR THE TESTIMONIES

KEY TEXT: "Thy testimonies al'e wonderful: therefore doth my soul
keep them" (Ps. 119 :129).

1. What is allied with the law of God as the stantlard by which

all doctrine may be tested? Wllat close harmony exist between
these two? Wl10 is the light? Isa. 8:20; John 8:12.

NOTE: " ... If they belittle the law of God, if they pay no heed
to His will as revealed in the testemonies of His Spirit, they are
deceivers ... " -7BC 952.

2. Whalt are the followers of Christ especially expected to do? What

does this signify? Isa. 8:16.

NOTE: "Those who passed through these experiences are to be as

firm as a rock to the principles that have made us Seventh-day Ad-
ventists. They aTe to be workers together with God, binding up the
testimonY' and sealing the law among His disciples. Those who took
part in the establishment of OUT wOTk upon a foumlation of Bible
truth, those who know the waymal'ks that have pointed out the
Tight path, aTe to be regarded as wOI'kers of 'the highest value. They
can speak from personal experience, regarding the truths entrusted
to them. These lllen are not to permit their faith to be changed
;to infiidelity; they are not to permit the boa.nner of the third angel
to be taken from thei!' hands. They a;re to hold the beginning of
their confic1ence finn unto the eml." -2SM 389,390.

3. How did the Lord help the pioneers as they sought to under-
stand the present truth for this time? Wlwit experience is re-
peated? Hos.12:13; Isa. 11:11 (fir&t part).
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 NOTE Aga in a:nd again theso bJ'ethren came together to study
tho Bible, in order that they might know its meaning, and be
'1'1' op'lI'e [1 to toach it with power, When they came to the point, i,n
their study 'Yhere t hey said, (Vi{ e can clo nothing more', the SPIl'lt
of the Lord wonld come upon mo, I would be taken off in vision,
and a clear explanation of the passages we had been studying would
be giyen me, with instruction as to how we were to labor and teach
effectively, 'rhus light was giYen that helped us to understand the
scriptures in regal'd to Christ, His mission, and His priesthood, A
lillO, of truth extending fr01l1 that time to the time when we shall
enter the city of God, was made pLain to me, and I gaye to others
the iustruction that the Lord had given me," -lSnf206, 207,

4, What identifies God's true remnant people? Wihat does the

Scripture say of them in contrast 'to tlhe woman (church) from
which they are the remnant? What scripture identifies beyond
doubt what the "testimony of Jesus" is? Rev. 12:17; 19:10
(last part).

NOTE: "" ,Let all be careful not to make all outery against the
only people who are fulfilling the description given of thc remn::l1lt
people- \\'ho keop the commandments of God and have faith in Jesus,
\\-ho are exaHing the standard of righteousness in these last days."
-TM 57, 58.

5. What voice is to be heared in the Testemonies? Is there any

room to doubt their integrity, accepting some while rejecting
otlhers? Num. 12:6.

NOTE: (( We must follow the directions given through the Spirit

of prophecy. 'IVe must love and obey the truth for this time. 'rhis
will save us from accepting strong delusions. God has spoken to
us through His word. He has spoken to us through the testimonies
to the church, and through the bool,s that have helped to make
pIn in our present duty ::l1ld position we should now occupy. Thl'
warnings that have been given, line upon Jine, precept upon precept,
should be heeded, If we disregard them, what excuse can we
oHed" GW 308.

6. What perplexity can arise in the work of God? What special

warnings are given to God's people? Ps.11:13.

NOTE: "I saw a company who stood well guarded llnd finn, giving
no countellflllce to those '''ho would unsettlc t.he established faith
of the body. God looked upon them with approbntion, I was shown
th:ee steps - the. first, sec?nd, and the third angel's messages.
SUld my accompanYlllg angel, "Woe to him who shall move n block
or stir a yin of. thes~ messages. The true undm'stnnding of these
mess'agcs IS of VItal Importance, The destiny of souls ha,ngs upon
the manner in which they are received.' ... " -EW'258, 259.
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 7. If the "Spirit of prophecy" is the "testimony of Jesus", of
what may we be certain? Fs. 93:5.

NOTE: "God has given us, as His servants, our work. He has
given us a message to beal' to His people. For thirty ye:ll's we
have been receiving the words of God and speaking them to His
people. W(e have trembled at the responsibility, which we have
accepted with much prayer and meditation. We have stood ·as God's
ambassadors, in Christ's stead beseeching souls to be reconciled to
God, We have warned of danger as God has presented before
us the perils of His people. Our work has been given us of God.
Wh·at, then, will be the condition of those who .refuse to hear the
words which God has sent them, because they cross their track or
repro.ve their wrongs~ If you are thoroughly convinced that God
has not spoken by us, why not act in accordance with your faith
and have no more to do with a people who are under so great
a deception as this people 311'17 ~ If you have been moving according
.'to the dictates of the Spirit of God you al'e right and we are wrong.
God is either teaching His church, reproving their w.rongs and
strengthening their faith, or He is not. This work is of God, or
it is not. God does nothing in pa.rtnership with Satan. My work
for the past thirty yewl's bears the stamp of God 01' the stamp
of the enemy. There is no halfway work in the matter. The Testi-
monies are of the Spirit of God, 01' of the devil ... " 4T 229,230.

8. When an individual feels free to equa!te his own opinion and ideas
with those revealed through the Lord's Messenger, what is he
doing in reality? Isa. 14:14 (las1t pal't).

NOTE: "There are some who think they ·3,1'17 able to measure the
character and estimate the importance of the wOTk the Lore1 has
given me to do. Their own mind and judgement is the standard
by which they would weigh the testimonies.
"My Instructor said to me, Tell these men tha,t God has not
committed to them the work of me·asuring, classifying, and defining
the character of the testimonies. Those who attempt this are sure
to err in their conclusions. The Lord would have men adhere to
their appointed work. If they will keep the way of the Lord, they
will be able to discern clearly that the work which He has appointed
me to do is not a work of human (1evising." -ISM 49,
~c

9. What is the purpose of God in the Spirit of prophecy? 2 Chr,

20 :20 last part).
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NOTE: "I said fmther: As the wore1 of God is ,,'alle(1 in with these
books and pamphlets, so has God walled you in with reproofs coun-
sel, warnings, and encouragements, Here you are crying' before
God in the angish of your souls, for more light. I am authorized
from God to tell you that not another ray of light through the
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Tes'timonies will shine upon your pathway until you make a prac-
tical use of the light already given. The Lord h·as walled you
about with light; but you have not appreciated the light; you have
tr·ampled upon it. While some have despised the light others ha~e
neglected it, or followed it but indiffel'ently. A few have set then
hearts to obey the light which God has been pleased to give them."
-2T: 206,

Lesson No.9 Sabb'ath, May 29, 1971

REVERENCE MY SANCTUARY
Key text: "But the Lord is in his ho,ly temple: let 11;11 the earth
keep silence before him". (Hab. 2:20).

1. 'V\":hat was the first stmcture erected especially for the worship
of God? 'What important fact was to be impressed on the minds
of all by this? Ex. 25:8; 29:43,45.

NOTE: "Henceforth the people were to be honored with the abid-

ing presence o~ their King", As the symbol of God's authority
and the embodiment of His Will, there was delivered to Moses a
copy of the Decalogue engraved by the finger of God Himself upon
two tables of stone (Deuteronomy 9::10; Exodus 32:15,16), to be
sacredly enshrined in the sanctuary, which, when made, was to be
the visible centre of the nfrtion's worship." -PP 314,
"Since Jesus came to dwell with us, we know that God is ac-
quainted with our trialls, and sympathizes with our griefs. Every
flon and daughter of Adam may underst·alld that our Creator is the
fi1'ielld of sinners, l<~or in every doctrine of grace, every promise
of joy, every deed of love, every clivine attraction presented in
the Saviour's life on earth, we see 'God with us'." -DA 24.

2. What instmction was given to Moses at the burning bush? W'hat

was the significance of this? What made it necessary? Ex. 3:5.

NOTE: "Humility and reverence should chara,cterize the deport~

ment 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
aproach Him with the boldness of presumption ~s though He were
on a level "vith ourselves. There al'e those who address the great
~nd all-powerful and holy God, who dwelleth in the light unaproach-
able, as they would address an equaJ, 01' even an inferior, There
are those who conduct themselves in His bouse as they would not
presume to do in the audience chamber of an earthly ruler... ,"
&PP 252.
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 3. What was Jacob's reaction when he realized thait he had been
at "the gate of heaven"? What did he do? WJ!.at lesson is
there in this experience for us and for our childxen? Gen. 28:16,17.

NOTE: "In this vision the plan of I'edemption was presented to

Jacob, not fully, but in such parts ·as were essential to him at that
[time. 'rhe mystic ladder revealed to him in his dream was the same·

~"?' .
to which Christ referred in His conversation with Nathanael. ... "
-PP: 184.
. .' ~. " ... But he had a solelllll sense th·at God was with him. AI~
unseen presence filled the solitude ... " -Ibid., p. 187.
" . .. In accordance with the custom of commemora.ting import-
ant events, Jacob set up a memorial of God's mercy, that whenever
he should pass that way he might tarry at thi& sacred spot to
worship the Lord. And he called the place Bethel, or the 'house
of God.' ... " -Ibid.
I
4. What particular direction was given to the people concerning
the sanctlliaJrY? Is this instruction still applicable? Lev. 26:2.

NOTE: ,., From the sacredness which was attached to the eaa·thly
san;ctuary, Christians may leall'n how they should regard the place
where the Lord meets with His people. There has been a great
change, not fOT the better, but for the worse, in the habits and
customs of the people in reference to religious worship. The pre-
cious, the s·acred, things which connect us with God are fast loosing
their hold upon our minds and hearts, and are being brought down
to the level of common things. The I'everence which the people had
anciently for the sanctuaTy where they must meet with God in sacred
service has largely passed away. Nevertheless God Himself gave
the order of His service, exalting it high above everything of a temp-
oraJ nature. -5T 491.

5. When the first temples were in existence, what similar instruc-

tion was given?' can it also refer to our places of worship?
Hab. 2:20.
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NOTE: " ... Our churches need to be educated to a higher order'I
of reverence and respect for the s·::!.cred service of God. -:M:anuscript
76, 1900:' Ev 277.
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How do we know there was to be no common talking or Ull~
necessary noise in 'the place of worship? What speeia,l instruc-
tion is given Ul'> in this regard? Zec. 2:13; Isa. 30:15.
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NOTE,: " ... The house of God is often desecrated by Sabbath:

l,eepers' chilcb'en. Their parents allow them to run about the house,
play, talk, taJee the attention of the people, and manifest their evil
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 tempers in the very meetings where they have assembled to worshIp
God. I have seell that III the assembly of the saints a hoJy stiiJness
should reign. Bnt the house where God's people assemble iB often
made a babylon,. ·30 place of confusion and dlsorde.r. 'rhis is displeas-
ing to God. If the parents have not government, and cannot control
their children in the meeting, God would be better pleased Ior tl18111
to remain at home with their ull1'uly children. They had better
suffer the loss of meetings, than to have a large number annoyed,
and their meetings spoiled. If parents leave their chidren Ull-
contro'Iled, unsubdued at home, they cannot h'30ve them do as they
wish in the meeting. Who should be the sufferers in this case~
Certainly, the parents. They should not i.eel afflicted if others do
not wish to have their pea:ce disturbed when they meet to worship
God. " -2Sa 288, 289.

7. What counsel teaches us that the house of worship is 'the

place for meditation and prayer? What should aJl do when
they enter the place of worship for the first time on the Sabbath?
Zep. 1:7.

NOTE: "If some have to wait a few minutes before the meeting
begins, let them maintain ·30 true spirit of devotion by silent mecli-
tation, keeping the heart uplifted to God in prayer that the serviee
may be of speeia'l benefit to their own hearts and lead to the con·
viction and conversion of other souls. They should remember that'
heavenly messengers ·are in the house. vVe all lose much sweet com-
munion with God by our restlessness, by not encouraging moments
of reflection and prayer. The spiritual condition needs to be often
reviewed and the mind and heart dra,Yn to\yanl the Sun of Right-
eousness. If when the people come into the house of worship, they
have genuine reverence for the Lord ancl ]'eal' in mind tha,t they are
in His presence, there will be a sweet eloquence in silence. The
Whispering and laughing and talking which might be without sin
in a common business place should find no s:tnction in the house
where God is wOl'shipped. The mind should be prepared to hear
the wOl'Cl of God, that it may have due weight and suitably im-
press the he,,30rt." -5T 492.

8. What experience teaches us that we must be attentive to dis-

cern the instruction of the Lord? 1 Kin. 19:12; Isa. 30:21.

NOTE: "Whe~ the worshipers. enter the place of meeting, they

should do so WIth deco,rum, passlllg quietly to their seats... COlli/"
mon talking, whispering, and laughing should not be permited in
the house of worship, either befoTe or after the service. Ardent
active piety should chal'·acterize the wOl'shippers." -5T 492. '

9. How do we know that the Lord wants us to bring an offering

when we come before him? Ps. 96:8·; Deut. 16:16 (last part).
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NOTE: ' 'We are to praise God by tangible service, by doing all
in our power to advance the glory of His name. God imparts gifts
~o us that we also may give, and thus' mal,e known His character
to the world. Under the Jewish economy, gifts and offerings formed
an essential part of God's worship ... " -COL 300.

10. What sihould teach us that even the environs of the place wher~
God has promised to meet with His people should be respec-
ted? :w'\h'at othe.r consid&ations should be remembered when
coming to meet with God? Ex. 19:10,12,14,15; 2,7:9 (first part).

NOTE: ' 'There should be a sacred spot like the sanctuary of old,
where God is to meet with His people. Tha:t place should not be
used as a lunchroom or a business room, but simply for the ,Yorship
of God. 'When children attend day school in the same place where
they assemble to worship on the Sabbath, they, c·::mnot be made to
feel the sacredness of the place, and that they must enter with
feelings of revernce. The sacred and common are so blended that
it is difficult to distinguish them." -CG 542,543.

Lesson No. 10 Sabbath, June 5, 1971

HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER

KEY TEXT: "Honor thy father and thy mother; (which is the
first commandment with promise;)" (Eph. 6:2-).

1, What commandment is given to s'afeguard the family? Why

is i!t placed first in the list of those showing the love to man?
What is the basic unit of society? Ex. 20:13.
NOTE: "'1"he mis~ion of the hO~lle extends beyond its own members.
The Cll1'istian home is to be an object lesson, illustrating the ex-
cellence of the true principles of life ... " -MH 352.
"It is no small matter for a family to st3!nd as representa-
tives of Jesus, keeping God's law in an unbelieving community.
We are required to be living epistles known and read of all men.
This position involves fem'ful responsibilities ... " -4T 106.

2. What promise is an integral part of this requirement? Why

did the apostle draw special atitention to it? Eph. 6:2,3,

NOTE: "When parents permit .a, child to show them disrespect in

childhood, allowing them to speak pettishly and even harshly, there
will be a dreadful harvest to be reaped in after years. W11en
parents fail to require prompt and perfect obedience in their child'-
ren, they fail to lay the right foundation of character in their
little ones.... ', -AH 361.
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 3. What position should 'the father hold in the family? Who does
he represent to his children? Heb. 12:9rll; Prov. 13:24; Isa.
,3~:19.

NOTE: "The system of education esta.hlished in Eden centered in

the family. Adam was 'the son of God' (Luke 3 :38), and it was
from their F·::Lther that the children of the Highest received in-
struction. Theirs, in the truest .sense, was a familY( school." -Ed 33.
4. In their representative position, what is the first characteristic
that fathers should manifest? What else is associated with this?
WhaJt is the result if the plan of God is followed? Luke 15:
20, 22, 24; 1 John 4:8.
NOTE: "The father represents the divine Lawgiver in his family.
He is the laborer togethel' with God, cal'l'ying out the gracious
designs of God and establishing in his children upright principles,
enabling them to form pure ,and virtuous characters, because he has
preo'ccupied the soul with that which will enable his children to
render obedience not only to their earthly parent but also to their
heavenly Father." -AH 2'12.
5. W1hat counsel should paa-ents always heed? How do justice and
impartiality help to avoid this? Eph. 6:4.
NOTE: "If' in their own homes children are allowed to be disre-
!lpectful, disobedient, unthankful, and peevish. their sins lie at the
door of their parents." -GO 98.
"Show respect for your children, and do not allow thom to· S1?~·:llr.
one disres'pectful word to you.' , -Ibid.
"The mother should ever have the co-operation of the father in
her efforts to lay the foundation of a good Ohristian chal'acter in
her chill'l'en. A doting father should not cloGe his eyes to the fau~ts
of his chilclren because it is not pleasant to a.dminister cO'l'l'ection."
-Ibid., page 239.
6. What reversal of divine order is noticeable in modern society?
'W'JJ.y is this a danger? What is the inevitable result? lsa. 3:12
(first part).
NOTE: ' 'The father must not betray his s·:wred trust. He must
not, on .any point, yield his parental authority." -AH 212.
"I haye been shown that parents generally have not taken a
proper course with their children. 'L'hey have not l'estrained them as
they should, but have left them to indulge in pride, and follow their
own inclinations. Ancien',tly, parental aJUthority was regarded; child-
ren were then in subjection to their parents and feared and rever-
enced them; but in thse las,t days the o·rder i~ revened. Some parents
are in subjection to their children. They fear to crosS' the will of their
children, and therefore yielcl to them. But just as long a,s children
,are un~er the roo~ of the parents, dependent upon them, they shlluld
be subJect to then control. Parents should move with decision re-
quiring that their views of right be followed out." -IT 216,217,
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 1. What is the natural' desire of every true parent? What is the
most important thing that godly parents can give their children?
Luke 11:13; 1 John 2:13,14; Prov. 4:107.
8. How does the· prophe1t foretell the selfiSlhnes's of parents wh!)
cannot make time for their children and parents who are, more
conce,rned with pleasure se.eking than trying to hel.p their children
to grow up as children of God? 2. Tim. 3:2 (frist part), 3.
NOTE: "Pw'ents should allow nothing to prevent them from giving
to their children :111 the time that is necessary to make them under-
stand what it means to o,bey and trust the Lord fully.
"]'rom the indifference of their parents, many children aJ.:e left to
feel that their parents have no care for their souls,. This ought not
to be so, but those who ha.ve children should so man·age their do-
mestic and busin,ess affairs that nothing may come in between them
a,nd the children that would lessen the parents' influence in directing
them to Christ. You should teach your children the lesson (,f the
love of Jesus, that they may be pure in heart, in conduct, and con-
vers-ation ....
"The Lord would work llpon thc hea,rts of the children if the
parents would but co:-operate with the divine agencies, but He will
not undertake to do that which has been appointed as your part of
the work. Parents, you must ':1wake from your deathlike slumber."
-GC 474,475.
9. In 1ihis age of permissiveness, what is a major factor in the,
problems among the young people? Wherein have parents failed?
Proverbs 29:15; 23:13,14.
NOTE: "'Eli might have restrained his wicked sons, but he feared their
displeasure. He suffered them to go' on in their rebellion, until they
became a curse to Israel. Parents are required to restrain their child-
ren. The s:1lvation of children depends very much upon the course
pursued by the parents-. In their mistaken love and fondness fOl' their
children, many parents indulge them to their hurt, nourish their pride,
and put upon them trimmin,gs and ornaments which make them vain,
and lead them to think that elress makes the lady or gentlema~I... "
-IT 217.
10. What is the duty of p,arents who are willing to make every effort
that their children be saved? When does this begin and how long
must it be continued? Deut. 6:6-8.
NOTE: "Evening and morning join with your children in God's
worship, reading His Word and singing His pr·aise. 'reach them to re-
peat God's law. Ooncerning the commandments, the Isr':1elites were
instructed: (Deut. 6:7, quoted..) Accordingly, Moses directed the
Israelites to set the worels of the Jaw to music. "'i\Thile the older
?hildren pla:yed on instl'uments, the younger ones marched, singing
III concert the song of God's commandments. In later yea,rs they
retained in their minds the wo,rdg of the law wh~ch they learned
during childhood." -Ev 499,500.
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11. Why is Abraham held up as an example and one commended by
God? W'hat is said of him in his family? w;hat can parents' learn
fl'om this statement of the Lord? Gen. 18:19.

Lesson No. 11 Sabbath, June, 12:, 1971.

RESPECT IN THE rAMILY

KEY TEXT: "Remember no,w thy Creator in the days of thy youth,
while the evil days come not, nor the y'ears draw nigh, when thou
shalt say, I have no pleasure in them" (Eccl. 12:1),
1. Wha't specific instruction is given in the ,New Testament to
children concerning their parents? Is this unqualified? What
wide application does it ihave? Eph. 6:1; Col. 3:20.
NOTE: The young' have many less'Ons to learn, and the most important
,one is to learn to know themselves. They! should have correct ideas of
their ohliga,tions and duties to their parents, and should be constantly
learning in the school of Christ to be meek and lowly of llCart","
-FE 101.
2. What is found natura,lly in the ,heart of a child? How is this to be
COITElcted? Prov. <22:15.
NOTE: "The mother may ask ,'Shall I never punish my child~'
Whipping may be necessary when other resorts fail; yet she should
not us'e the rod if it is possible to avoid doing so, But if milder
measures prove insufficient, puniShment that will bring the child to its
senses should in love be administcrcd. Frequently one such conecticn
will be enough for a lifetime, to show the child that he does not
hold the lines of control." -CT 116. (CG 250,)
"First reason with your children, clearly point out their wl'ongs,
anc1 impress upon them that they have not only sinned against you,
but against God. With your heart full of pity and sorrow for your e.rring
childl'en, pray with them before co,necting them. Then they will 'see'
J;ha,t you c10 not punish them bec;ause they have put you to inconvem'
.ence, 01' because you wish to vent YOUI' c1ispleasure upon them, but from
a sense of duty, for their good; and they will love and I'espect
y,ou." -CG 252,253,
3. What precious promise is given fo'r children f.ti1jhfu'ly l:ro'.lgH
up? Provo 22:6; 29:17.
NOTE: "'" To a very great ex;ten t the mother holc1s in her own
hlJ:nds the destiny of her children, She is dealing with developing
nllnd~ ancl .charactel's, worki,ng no~ alone for time, but for etemitY.
She IS SOWlllg seed tha.t WIll sprlllg up and beal' fruit, either for
good 01' ~or e:vil. She has no·t to paint a form of beauty upon canvas
?r to chIsel It, f;'o111 marble, but to impress upon a human soul the
l~~ge of the d1VlIle. Especiflilly during their early years the responsi,
~)lhtYi r~sts upon her of forming the character of her children. The
ImpreSSIons no·w made UpOIU their developing minds will remain:
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 with them all through life. Parents should direct the instruction and
training of thei!' children while very young, to the end that they
may he Christians. They are placed in our care to be trained, not as
heirs to the throne of an earthly empire, but as kings unto God, to
reign thJ'ough ,!nending ages." -PP 244.
4. In contrast to the plan of God, whaJt condition is prevalent
everywhere, and a great temptation to our own children? 2 Tim.
3:2 (laSt pan); Rom. 1:30.
NOTE: " ... In these last days children are so noted for their dis·
obedience and disrespect that God has especially noticed it, and it
constitutes a sign that the end is near. It shows that Satan has
almost complete control of the minds of the young ... " -IT 217.
5. If a child grew up, and never corrected a stubborn and rebellious
spirit and refused to correct it, what solemn duty lay on the
parents in the time of Israel? Who had to be consulted? What
may we learn of the seriousness of this sin from this requirement
of God? Deut. 21:18-21.
NOTE: "The word of God places the sin of gluttony in the same
catalogue with drunkenness. So offensive was this sin in the sight
of God that He gave directions to Moses that l;. child who wrl\ld lL·t
be restrained on the point of appetite, but would gorge himself with
anything his taste might OJ'ave, should be brought by his parents
before the rulers in Israel and should be stoned to death. The condition
of the glutton was considered hopeless,. He would be of no use to athol'S
and was a CUl'se to himself. No dependence could be placed up un
him in anything. His influence would be ever contaminating othel's,
and the ~vorld would be better without such a character; for his
terrible defects would be pOJ·petuated ... " ---4T 454,455.
6. WJJ.at is the condition of salvation? How do we learn obedience?
Are children naturally obedient or do they have to be taught
to obey? Hebrews 5:8,9.
NOTE: "Above all, let children be taught that true reverence is
shown by obedience. God has commanded nothing that is unessential,
and there is no other way of manifesting reveren,ce so pleasing to
Rim as ol'edience to that which He has spoken." -Ed 244.
7. What is the result of faithfully teaching the growing children
the word of God? How did this help the early missionary pro-
gram? 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:14,15.
NO~E: "We see the advantage that Timothy had in a correct example
of plety and true godliness. Religion was the atmosphere of his home.
~he manifest spiritu·al power of the piety in the home kept him pme
III speech, and free fl'om ·all corrupting' sentiments. From a child
Timothy had known the Holy S~riptill'es. He had the benefit of the
Old Test~ment Scripture, and the manuscl'ipt of part of the New,
the teachmgs and lessons of Christ (Letter 33, 1897)." -7BC 919.
8. 'What example is shown in the life of Isaac? What did his
willing submission to his fa!ther's requirement show? How did
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 this show that he also shared his faither's faith? Gen. 22:2,9.
NOTE: "At the appointed place they built the altar and laid the
wood upon it. Then, with trembIing voice, Abraham unfolded to his
son the divine message. It was with terror and ·amazem.ent that Isaac
leamed his fate but he offered no resistance. He could have escapel
his doom, had h~ chosen to do, so; the grief-stricken o,d man, exhaustc.l
with the struggle of those three terrible days, could not hav~
opposed the will of the vigorous youth. But Isaac had been trained
from childhood to ready trusting obedience, and as the purpose
of God was opened before' him, he yielded a willing submission. lIe
was a shall.'er in Abraham's faith and he felt that he was honored in
being called to give hig life a~ an offering to God. He tenderly
seeks to lighten the father's grief, and encourages his nerveles~
hands to bind the conls that confine him to the altar." -pp 152.
9. w;hat can be learned from the effectiveness of the family training
by Amram .and Jochebed in the twelve years 'Moses was in their
care? What example is given our youth when tempted by the
wealth and honor in this wo·rld? Ex. 2:IHO; Heb. 11:24-27.
NOTE: "... She faithfully improved her opportunity to educate
her child for God. She felt confident that he had been preserved fot'
some great work, and she knew that he must soon be given up to his
royal mother, to be surrounded with influences that would tend to
lead him away from God. All this Tendered her more diligent and
careful in his instruction than in that of her otheT children. She
endea!voured to imbue his mind with the fear of God and the love
of truth and justice, and earnestly prayed that he might be pre-
served from every corrupting influence. She showed him the fony and
'sin of idolat.ry, and early taught him to bow down and pray to the
nving God. who alone could hear him and help him in every emergency.
"She kept the boy as long as she could, but was obliged to give him
up when he was about twelve years old ... " -PP 243,244.
10. What is tlhe perfect example of respect and reverence in tho
Xamily given for all teenagers? Luke 2:51,52.
NO·TE: "Jesus did not ignore His relation to His eaTthly parents.
From Jerusalem He retumed home with them and aided them in their
life of toil. He hid in His own heart the 'mystery of His mission,
waiting submissively for the appointed tim.;e for Him to enter upon His
work. For eighteen years aftel' He hAd recognized that He was the Son
of God. He acknowledged the tie that bound Him to the home at
NazaTeth, and performed the duties of a son a brother and a citizen"
-Desire of Ages 82. " . .

Lesson No. 12 Sabbath, June 19, 1971.

RESPECT FOR GOD'S REPRESENTATIVES
KEY TEXT: "Obey them that have the rule o,ver you, and submit
yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give
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 account, that. they;. may do it with joy, and not with gI'ief: for
that is unprofitable for you" (Heb. 13:17).
1. Beside honor and respect to earthly parents, for whom else does
the fifth commandment require respect? Deut. 5:16; Heb. 13:7.
NO'l'E: " ... 'Phe fifth commandment requires children not only to
yield respect, submission, and obedience to their. parents, hut also
to give them love and tenderness, to lighten th~ll' cares, to guard
their reputation, and to succor and comfort them III old age. It alsa
er,joins respect for ministers and rulers ·and for all others to whom
God hws delegated authority." -PP 308.
2. wiliat direct and specific instruction is given conce'rning those·
entrusted with responsibility by the church? WlLat is the rea-
son given? Hebrews 13:17.
NOTE: ' 'The Thessaloni,an believers were greatly annoyed by men
eoming among them with fanatical ideas and doctrines. Some were
'disorderly, working not at all, but ... busy-bodies.' The chureh had
been properly organized, and officers had been appointed to ,act as
ministers and deaco'ns. But there were some, self-willed and im' etuous
who refused to be subordinate to those who held positions of authority
in the chUl'ch. They claimed not only the right of private judgment,
but that of publicly urging their views upon the chmch. In view of
this, Paul called the ,attention of the 'l'hessalonians to the respect
and deference due to those who had been chosen to occupy positions
~f autho,rity in the chUl'ch." -AA 261,262.
3. Wlha1t should church members understand and appreciate? What.
reason is given for this esteem? How can it be cultivated? 1 T(hes.
5;1~13.

NOTE: "The one who sh·all accept the responsibility of teacher, if

not fully ;q)ualified, if he senses the responsibility of his position,
will do his utmost to learn. He will cultivate reverence ch eerfulness.
and firmness'. Let the deportment be of that character that your
class will be educated to have solemn thoughts amd I'everence toward
God. vVhile the ideas may be presented in simplicity, the language,
when speaking of God, of Christ, His sufferings, His resurrection,
a3. realities to you, should carry the minds up high above earthly
tlnngs, and madre them feel that they are in the presence of the
Infinite One." -CSW 97.
4. What does the apostle tell us to do concerning thos·e who min.
isterand teach? 1 Cor. 16:11,16,18.
NOTE: "'" He who has placed upon men the heavy responsibility of
leader's and teachers of His people will hold the people accountable
for the lIla'nner in which they treat His servants. We are to honor
those whom God has honored. The judgment visited upon Miriam
should be a ,rebuke to all who yield to jealousy, and nl,UrmUT again~t
those upon whom God lays the burden of His work." -PP 386.
5. In contrast to this, what are sOIJre tempted Ito do? What s,pirit
puts it in their hearts to !Io this? Jude 8; 2 Peter 2:10',11.
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NOTE: "... Those who hold responsib.le positions in the. chur~h
may have f,aults in common with other people and may .err 1ll thel.l'
decisions' but notwithstanding this, the church of Chnst on earth
h.as give); to them an authority that cannot be lightly esteemed. Christ
after His resu1'l'ection, delegated power unto His church, saying: 'Whose
soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever
sins ye retain, they are .retained.' " --4T 17.
6. What was one of the c:ha.racteristics of the people that led to
their downfall in ·the time of Jeremiah? Is such disrespect less
dangerous in our time? Lam. 4:16.
NOTE: "Reverence should be shown fo·r God's representatives
for ministers, teachers, and parents who are called to speak and act
in His stead. In the )'espect shown to them He is honored," -Ed 244.
" ... While they are to love and honor their parents, they are also
to ,respect the judgment of men of experience with whom they aro
connected in the church. , . " -FT 101.
7. What salutary lesson had to be taught 'the young people in the
time of Elisha? WJ1y was such severity necessary? Does it still
have application in our time? 2 Kings 2:22,23.
NOTE: (The KJ version "little children" is misleading. RV margin
reads "young lads.")
"Reverence, in which the youth who mocked Elisha were so
lacking, is a grace that should be 0arefully cherished. Every child
should be taught to show true reverence for God ... " -PK 236.
8. What judgment did God bring upon Miriam to show His disapproval
of the disrespect shown to His appointed repres'entative? What
lesson was emphasized before all the people? Num. 12:1,7,8.
NOTE: "God had chosen Moses, and had put His Spirit upon. him:
and Miriam and Aar,on, by their murmurings, were guilty of disloyalty,
not only to their appointed leader, but to God himself ... " -PP 384.385.
"It 5hould not be regarded as a light thing to speak evil of' others
or to make ourselves judges of their motives or actions ... " -Ibid.
9. In view of the responsibility of God's representatives, what
prohibition is made to hinder frivolous accusations? What rule must
alWiaysapply? 1 Tim. 5:19; Deut. 19:15.

NOTE: "The Bible specially teaches us to beware of lightly bringi 1';

accusation ag,ainst those whom God has called to act as His ambassador'
" -PP 386.
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10. Who else are God's appointed servants? Should a Christian giv~
them respect and honor that is due to them? What example wa<;
given by David? 1 Peter 2.:13,14,17; Rom. 13:1,4,5; 1 Sam. 26 .J.
 Lesson No. 13 sabba'th, June 26, 19'71.
RESPECT SHOWN BY HEAlLTH AND DRESS REFORM
'KEY TEXT: "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and in; / / /
Btruction, 3'nd understandiI~g>~3::23). ~ow<-' ~'" ~~<-<.
1. ~at is the t~mp~of ~e)l~Jwirlt;-How :m.ay this be de-
fIled? 1 Oor. 6.19,20, 3.16,17,---I>an. 1.8.
2. Who reigns in the sOlll ltemple of the semma~, ca::n~ly~~?~ Jlhat,. "/
must such a one do? Jude 19;-Rom. 8@9~~'_~'/:;/~;/'_
NOTE: " .. , When Christ is abiding in the heart, you will not be .<:J~~/
light, chaffy, and immodest, but circumspect, and reliable in eveTy
place, sending forth pure wOI'ds like streams from a pure fountain, ,'p.-
fTeshing all with whom you come in conta,ct." -MM 144.
. 3. What is the golden rule that governs all, true health reform
tea.ching? Although in ordinary competiti,on only one can receive
the prize, what is promised all who accept 'the requirements of th"l /?
truth? 1 Oor. 9:24,25,27. -z;:-~~~ - J~~ -~
4. Who alone shall soo God? What danger, like t.hat shown 'the
prophet, can exist in 'the secret chambers of the iInagination? What
instruction shows that Oh1ist recognized this? Mat. 5: 8; k EZ0.
8:\.2;A,Maj. ~:~l..~- ~ ~- .v-
NOTE: ~ v what co;stit~urity of mind,soul, and body is an
important part of education. Paul summed up the attainments possiblE'
for Timothy by s·aying, 'Keep thyself pure.' 1 Timothy 5 :22. Im,pmity
of thought, word, 01' 3'ction will uot be indulged by the child of God,
Every encouragement alld the Tichest blessings are held up before tl-Jp
ovel~omers of evil pTactices, but the most fearful penalties aJ.'e laid
upon thos'e who profane the body and defile the soul," -CT 103.
" . " He declares that by the evil thought 01' the lustful look the
law of God is transgressed. One who becomes ,a party, to the least
injustice is bTealdng the law and degrading his own moral natun
Murder first exists in the mind. He who gives hatred a place in his
heaTt is setting his feet in the path of the mUTdercr, and his offerings aTe
abhorrent to God." -DA 310. .u/J -
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5. What sin is closely associated witi( appetite at the fall of man? )" /.L
How is 'this often manifested? 1 John 2:16; 3:16~23. ~ Kf
NOTE: ".,. The church as a whole is in a degl'ee responsible for the
wrongs of its individual members because they countenance the eyjl
in not lifting up their voice ag·ainst it. The favor of God is not enjoyed
for several reasons. His Spirit is grieved by the pride, extravagance,
dishonesty, and overreaching which are indulged by some professing
goclliness. All these things bring the frown of God upon His people."
-4T 491.
6. What instruction in modesty is given to guard against provoking
evil 'thoughts? Oan one who provokes such 1fu.oughts be entirely
innocent? l_~eter 3:3,4; 1 T~9,10. ~ ,...J) 6-W.-t.;J~
NOTE: "In the third chapter of Isaiah's prophecy mention is made
of the prevailing pride of the' claughters of Zion,' with, ,. (Isa. 3: :18-23
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quoted). Ho,w different this picture from !hat ,PortTay:ed by the lCpostle
Peter of the Goel-fearing woman, who, estlmatlllg at Its real value th~
'outward ~,dOl'lling of plaiting the hail', and of weaTing gold., or of
putting on of appM'el,' chooses rather to cultivate beauty o.f soul,
'even the ornament of a meek ancl quiet spiTit, which is in the sight'
of God of grelllt price.' It was 'after this manner in the old timp'
that 'the holy women .,. who trusted in God, ·adorned themselves' j
aEd their 'chaste convers'ation coupled with fear' (1 Peter 3 :1-5),
a~ .revealed in daily life, was ever a standing rebuke to their siste"s
who followed after folly (RH March 4, 1915)." -4BC 1138.
7. How would the apostle James characterize the following of world!'T
fashion by either male or female in our time? When we pr V,.
lead us not into temptaltion," how sihould this influence .L9~r,~w;1.1'~
deportment? James 4:4; (U~.51P~ Thess.,5:~~/
NOTE: " ... Those who have stained then a~it1f"the pollutHJ!l
of the world are required to clea·nse themselves from its stains. Those
who think they c·~n serve the world and yet love God are doubl('-
minded. But they cannot seTve God and mammon. They are men of by.)
minds, loving the world and losing all sense of their obligation to
God, and. yet professbg to be OhTist's followers. They are neith)1'
the one thing nor the o·ther. They will lose both worlds unless the'
cleanse their hands ·~nd purif;y their hearts through obedience to tlhJ
pure principles 0:: truth ... " -IT 531.
8. W',herein do we find salvation? Is it enough to know the present
'truth and all the principles of Reform? Wlh~ow a,ll ~s"
things? :J,z ~~.", 2);, .Jl:mes 2:19. __ ,c..' ~
NOTE: "Bu{~~e ~ duplicity, no crookedness, in the hfp
pf the ·worker. 'Whlle enol', even when held in sincedty, is dangel'Ou3
to anyone, insincerity in the truth is fatal." -eH 35.
9. What more is needed b'eside a knowledge of the trutih? What
difference does this make when the truth renmins unchanged?
2 Thes. 2:10 (last part). Aw 0/" h"",K

NOTiE: "... Only let the truth fOJ' this time be cordially received
and become the basis of char,acter, and it will produce steadfastness of
purpose, which the allurements. of plea.sure, the fickleness of custom,
the ,contempt of the wOl'ld-loVlllg, and the heart '8 own clamors for
sel~-mdulgence are' powerless to influence.. COIl8cience must be first
enhghtened,. the will must be brought into subjection. The love of
truth ·and nghteousness must reign in the soul, and a. character wilJ
appear which heaven can avp.rove." -5T 43.

10. w;hat prophecy must yet be fulfilled? How will 1fuis be mani_
fest in His faithful followers? Isaia,h ~O:l::S,

NOTE: "The truth and the glory of God are inseparable; ... " GO 597.

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