SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON

QUARTERLY
THIRD QUARTER, 1941.

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Motto: "Behold I stand at the door and knock: If

any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will
come into him and will sup with him, and he with
me." Revelation 3 : 20,

Compiled by
General Conference of S.D.A. Reform Movement.
Published in Australia,
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Foreword.

Our lessons deal with two classes of believers who will

be revealed in the last prophetic period of time in the
Laodicean church. The Lord has mercifully preserved us in
the truth up to this present moment, and with thankful
hearts we look up to the throne of the Most High.
Weare living in a very solemn time, and our faith in our
beloved Saviour should be ever increasing amidst the many
trials that surround us. Let us continue our warfare against
sin with courage and hope that we, as overcomers, may
soon receive the crown of eternal life. Let us accept the
admonitions which the Lord gives us through His Holy Word
and the Te!!timonies, in order that we may bear the fruits
of the Spirit which open - unto us the kingdom of glory
through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May the Lord bless us in the study of His Word.
Amen.

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Lesson No. I-July 5, 1941.

The Broad and Narrow Way.

QUESTIONS.
1. How many ways lead to heaven, and how many people
find it and walk therein? Math. 7 :13; Luke 15 :23-24.
2. Who has walk-ed the narrow way before us? What is
written of the 144,000? I Petro 2:21; Rev. 14:4.
3. What awaits those who walk the narrow way? . Math.
16:24; 10:39; Acts 14:22; 2 Tim. 3:12.
4. What conditions do we find at the beginning of the nar-
row way? Math. 3:13-15; 4:1-11. J
5. What conditions do we find at the end of the way to
heaven? Luke 22:39-44; Mark 14:65; John 19:16-18.
6. In whom must those trust who tread this path? In wi,at

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can one not trust? Proy. 3:5;,6.,
7. For what condition of heart is there no room on .this
path? Rev. 3:15-16.
8. What promise is for those who remain on the narrow
path till the end? 2 Tim'. 4:8;,Rev. 2:10.
9. Which way leads to destruction, and how many chose to
walk therein? Math. 7:13.
NOTE: "In the road to death the whole race may go,
with all their worldliness, all their selfishness, all their pride,
dishonesty, and moral debasement. There is room for every
man's opinions and doctrines, space to fonow his inclinations
to do whatever his self love may dictate.i In order to go in
the ath that leads to destruction there is no need of search·
III or e wa ; or e a e IS WI e an e wa IS road! I
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10. Upon what path are most souls travelling among the
advent people? Why? Jer. 2:13; Hosea 8:8-9.
11. To whom have they joined themselves and whose friends
have they become? James 4:4.
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NOTE: "As. I ~ave looked .at:ou~(l lately.: to ,.fi.Jld the
humble' followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, ,my.·.mind
has been much exercised.' Many who profess' to be l'ookiflg
for the speedy coming of Christ, ave. becoming, conformed, to
this world, and seek more earnestly the applause of those
around'them ,than the approbation of God... ;'.' A large por- .
tjon .of those who profess to .be.looking for Christ ..would .be
as forward as the Pharisees were to have the disciples
silence.d, and they would: doubtless raise th~ cry,,"Fanatlci~!_
Mesmerism! Mesmerism!''' Early Writings, p..107. ,109.
12 .. Why ha~e so many forsaken t~e "na.rrow, p~th?,~.~at .
have they become, and where are .they going? 1 John
2 :19; 2 Peter 2:i5; Philippians 3:i8~19. . .. ' ; ,,,;

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Good and False Shepherds. 'i;

QUESTIONS•.
1 .. What is th~ ,S.aviour to His 'children and what should His·
children' be? John 10:1-3.
2,' Where, should the shepherd be wit~ ,:~lis sh~ep, a~d. ",here' '.
:should he lead them? John 10:4; Psalm-23:1-2. . .
3. What must Ii shepherd have above all else if· he wiahes
to:lead the la·mbs. and the shelip? John'21.:;t5.i~;~1 Peie~' .
5:?3. ; . _ .. ' . . . . ". : ~, •. . "'.
NOTE: "The question which Christ put· to ·Peter·' was
significant. He mentioned' only one condition of discipleship
and service. 'Lovest thou me l' He said. This is tli.e :ei!seriti1l.1
quaJification. .Thoug~ ,Peter I11ight possess .~v~ry, 9t~ez;,,~itp~
out·- the love of c ChrIst he could 'nbt be" a falthful"s'l'iepherd
over the Lord's flock. ,KnowJedgj!," be.llevolence; leloquence,
gratitude, and zeal are all aids in the good work; but without
the 'love ,of: Jesus in the,. heart, the work ofAhe cQr.mtian,
minister, will prove a failure."-Gospel Workers, .,p:183. '
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4. What must the good s~epherd be prep~':f4' to .d,o" .8!1d

for ho'w many sheep will he care? John 10:12; Luke 15~4:
5:' What d~lth~ she'ep; of' a}faithful~it'epherd d~f~ J~il~
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6: ,What class of shepherds were often found

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among ,God's
people? What did they do with the sheep entrusted to
their care? Ez. 34:1-6.
7. How far did these false shepherds go in their dealings
with the sheep? Ezek. 34:8; Jer. 23:1; Zechariah 11:4-5.
8. What does the Saviour call such shepherds? John 10:8
and 13.
9. What will the Lord do with His flock, when the shepherds
have become unfaithful? Ezek. 34:9-16.
NOTE: "God has promised that where the shepherds are
not true He will take charge of the flock Himself. God has
never made the flock wholly independent on human instru-
mentalities. But the days of purification of the church are
hastening on apace. God will have' a people pure and true.
In the mighty sifting soon to take place we shall be better
able to measure the stre~s ael. The signs reveal that
the time is near wl\.en tnl!'"Lord wUf manifest that his fan
is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor. The
days are fast approaching when there will be great per-
plexity and confusion. Satan, clothed in .angel robes, will
deceive, if possible, the very elect. There will be gods many,
and lords many. Every wind of doctrine will be blowing.
Those who have rendered supreme homage to 'science
falsely so-called' will not be the leaders then. Those who
have trusted to intellect, genius, or talent will not then
stand at the head of rank and file. They did not keep pace
With the light. Those who have proved themselves unfaith-
ful will not then be entrusted with the flock. In the last
olemn work few reat men will be en a ed. They are se -'
sufflclen; l'ffilepen en of Go , an e cannot use them."
'fest., vol. 6, p. 80.
10. What kind of a shepherd has the angel of Laodicea
,', become? Revelation 3:17.
11. What shl;tuld the sheep do when they see that the shep-
herds have become unfaithful and bUnd? Math. 15:14.
,NOTE: "I saw that neither young nor old should attend
their meetings; for it is wrong to thus encourage them while
they teach' error that is a deadly poison to the soul, and
teach for doctrines the commandments of men. The influence
of such gatherings is not good." Earl. WR., p. 124.
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12. What will be the fate of the false and unfaithful shep-
herds? Zech. 11:17; 14:12.
NOTE: "The false shepherds had been the signal objects
of God's wrath. Their eyes had consumed away in their holes,
and their tongues in their mouths." Early Writings, ,p. 289
and 290.
13. What reward is promised the good and faithful shep-
herd? 1 Peter 5:4; Dan. 12:3.

Lesson 3-July 19, 1941.

The True and the FaJse Rock.

QUESTIONS.
1. With what declaration does the Saviour close the Sermon
on the Moun,..t? Math. 7:24-27.
2. Who is the Rock of ancient Israel and the Israel ef the
New Testamentr 1 Cor. 10:4.
3. What did this rock give to all Israel? Deut. 8:15; Ex.
17:6; Numb. 20:8, and 11.
4. What did Israel also receive out of the rock 7 Deut.
32:13; Psalm 81:16.
5. What lay also concealed in the rock? Deut. 32:15. 30-31.
In the rock laid salvation. strength and victory, con-
cealed. '
6. What wonderful experience did, Moses make with the
rock? Ex. 32:18-23; 34:5-6; Deut. 32:3-4.
7. Have the wicked also a rock in which they can 'trust?
Deut. 32:37.
8. What does this rock do with those who have Joined
themselves to it?' Deut. 32~30; second part~ Wh~'t, fat~
awaits them? Isa.31:6-9;
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9; ·:Wbidi'-:pi"inciples of 'faith will be able 'to wittistand ali

the storms of time? Lu. 6:47·-48. ., .... I

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.We build .:upon Christ when we .obey His word.
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10.· What: building will be torn away by the storm? Luke

~ 6:49.... .. c·:
NOTE: "But every building erected on other foundation
. : ·tl1an'·.God's'Woro,wil1 ·fall.' He' who, 'like the Jews iiI.' Christ's
day, builds on the foundation of ·human ideas and' opinions,
of forms and ceremonies of man's invention, or on any works
that he can do independently of the grace of Christ, is erect-
ing his structure of cnaracJe.r_ upon the shifting sand. The
fierce tempests of temptation will sweep away the sandy
foundation, and leave his house a wreck on the shores of
time."-Thoughts fr.9l1! th~ M\lunt,. p.2Hi.·
11. What have those become who are built upon the rock?
Eph. :,2:19::.2P,~;,: "

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Lesson 4---'July 26, 1941.

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QUESTIONS.
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. L With whom is a servant of ,God compared and. what task

has he to fulfill? Where ~hould; he' stan'd? Ezek. 33:7;
;, "Isa.: 21:6;
'Hab:2:1." . ., '
NOTE: "Christ's ministers are th'e spiritual guardians
of. tpe llE70pJe ,tll1trusteQ to their care. T~eir work has been
likened'to' that of watchment."-:-E. G. WhIte.
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2. What questions can a faithful Watchman answer? ,Isa.

21:11.
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3. What is the !'lpecial task of the· spiritual watchman in

the church? Ezek. 33 :2-5.
NOTE: '"it
is the priviiege 'of the 'watchmen on the walls
of Zion to live so near to God, and' to be so susceptible to
the impressions :ofHis Spirit, that He can work ·through
them "to tell sinners of their peril, and point them to the
place 'of siUety,' Chosen of God, sealed with the blood of con·
secration, they are to rescue men 'and women from lmpendmg
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destruction. Faithfully are they to warn their fellow-men of

the result of transgression, and faithfully are they to safe-
guard the interests of the Church."-Gospel Workers, p. 15.
. 4. How long are the watchmen to stand upon the walls of
Jerusalem and fulfill their duty? Isa. 621:6-7; 52:8.
5. What sound should the watchman's trumpet give? 1 Cor.
14:8.
NOTE: "In trumpet tones their voices are to be lifted
up, and never should they 'sound one wavering, uncertain
note."-Gospel Workers, p. 15.
6. What kind of Watchmen were often among God's
people? What punishment is resting upon them? Ezek.
33:8.
7. What does the Lord call such watchmen? Isa. 56 :10.
8. What kind of watchman is the angel of Laodicea? Rev.
3:15-16.
NOTE: "Has not blindness fallen upon the watchmen
standing on the walls of Zion? Are not many of God's ser-
vants unconcerned and well satisfied, as if the pillar of cloud
by day and the pillar of fire by night rested upon the
sanctuary?"-Test., vol. 8, p. 248.
"Here we see that the church, the Lord's sanctuary,
was the first to feel the stroke of the wrath of God. The
ancient men, those to whom God had given great light, and
who had stood as guardians of the spiritual interests of the
people, had betrayed their trust.
"These dumb dogs that would not bark, are the ones
that feel the vengeance of im offeflded God."-Test. Vol. 5,
p. 211.
9. Can the angel of Laodicea warn "the church in "his luke-
warm state? Can the church prepare itself in this
state? Math. 15:14.
NOTE: "Men who stand in very responsible positions at
the heart of the work are asleep. Satan has paralyzed them,
in order that his plans and devices may not be discerned,
.while he is active to ensnare, deceive and destroy.
"Some who occupy the position of watchmen to warn
the people of danger, have given up their watch, and re-
cline at ease. They are unfaithful sentinels. They remain
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inactive, while their wily foe enters the fort and works suc-
cessfully by their side to teur In;lijW what God has com-
manded to be built up."-Test. Vol. 2, p. 439.
10. What must the Lord do with such blind and unfaithful
watchmen? Isa. 22:19; Mal. 2:1-2.
11. What admonition will a faithful watchman at all times
take to heart? Mark 13:37.

Lesson No. 5.-August 2, 1941.

True a.nd FaJse Worship.

QUESTIONS.
1, What kind of worship is pleasing to the Lord? Isa.
66:2; Psalm 51:19.
2. Where did true and false worship appear for the first
time? Gen. 4 :3-4.
3. What did Abel's true worship eause in the heart of hi.
brother? Verse 5-8.
NOTE: "So far as birth and religious instruction wel'e
concerned, these brothers were equal. Both were sinners,
and both acknowledged the claims of God to reverence and
. worship. To outward appearance their religion was the same
up to a certain point; but beyond this the difference between
the two was great.
"Cain hated and killed his brother, not for any wrong
that Abel had done, but because his own works were evil
and his brother's righteous."-P. and P., p. 72 and 74.
4, Upon what do all those depend who forsake the true
worship? Rev. 3:17; Jer. 7:4; John 8:35.
5. What is the foundation of true worship? r Sam. 15:22;
Hosea 6:6.
6. What worship did Israel practice in the days of Elijah?
1 Kings 18:17-18.
7, In what condition was Israel at this time? 1 Kings
19:10.
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8. What message did Elijah give to apostatized Israel?

1 Kings 18 :21.
9. What position is taken by the angel of Laodicell and
with him the greater part of the church? Rev. 3 :16.
10. Who is chosen when a luke-warm position is taken, and
who must therefore appear for the last time? Mal.
4:5-6.
NOTE: "There has been a departure from God among
us, and the zealous work of repentance and return to our
first love, essential to restoration to God and regeneration
of heart, has not been done. Infidelity has been making its
inroads into our ranks; for it is the fashion to depart from
Christ, and give place to scepticism. With many the cry
of the heart has been, 'We will not have this man to reign
over us.' Baal, Baal is the choice. The religion of many
among us will be the religion of apostate Israel, because
they love their own way, and forsake the way of the Lord.
The· true religion, the only religion of the Bible, that teaches
forgiveness only through the merits of a crucified and living
Saviour, that advocates righteousness by the faith of the
Son of God, has been slighted, spoken against, ridiculed and
rejected. It has been announced as leading to enthusiasm
and fanaticism."-Test. to Min., p. 467-468.
11. What call alone can save the remnant of Laodicea if it
is accepted? Rev. 3 :19.

Lesson No. G.-August 9, 1941.

Laodicea and the Reformation.

QUESTIONS.
1. To what period of time does the church of Laodicea
belong and what church does it syml!olize?
2. To whom does the Lord give His last testimony in the
whole history of His people? Rev. 3:14.
3. Whom does the angel of the church of Laodicea repre-
sent? What explanation does the Lord give to this?
Mal. 2:7; 3 :1.
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. 4••.W~th" WJ,tjlt .~~afacte.ri..!lti~s does the ,L/)rd .introduce Him-

self and what is the meaning of this? Rev. 3:14.
5 .. 'YJl.at. tes,till1~ny .. I1}Uflt the, Lord give.,the Angelo or ·the
leaders of Laodicea? Verse 15-16.
6. Is the testimony of the Lord believed? V. 17.
7. Can one who is himself wretched, miserable, poor, blind
apd naked, h~lp. and lead others? Math. 15:14.
8. What counsel does the Lord give in His great love?
Rev. 3:18.
,9. What is the meaning of gold tI1ied' in the fire, white
. raiment, and eyesalve? 1 Peter 1:7; Rev. 19:8; and 10
last .part.
10. ·To whom 'dpes the Lord now turn, and with what testi-
mony? Rev. 3:19·20.
NOTE: "Our Redeemer sends His Messengers to bear
a testimony to His people. He says, 'Behold I stand at the
door and knock'; if any man h~ar my voice, and open the
door, . I w-ill come into· Him a,nd will sup with .him and he
with me.'--:"'Rev. 3:20. But m~ny refuse to receive Him. The
Holy Spirit waits to soften and subdue hearts, but they are
not wiJIing to open the door .a~d let the SaviolJ.r in for feal;
that He will require something of· them. And so Jesus of
l',lazareth pas~eth b¥. He ~ongs to bestow on them the rich
b1essi'ngs of His' grace, but they refuse to accept them.
a terrible thin it is to exclude Christ from His own
m e. a a oss 0 e cure . - es. o. , p.
11. How many classes now arise, when one part of the
church reij!cts tthe,testimQIlY of the Lord and the other
part accepts it? Amos 3:3.
NOTE: ".The separ~tion causes pain an.d bitterness to
both parties: .tt is "the' variance which Christ declares He
came to bring."-T.V. .D,.p. -83.
12. Wpat is,re~e,aled.to us through the Spirit of prophecy?
Under whose leadillg is this work to take place? Zech.
4:6. . .
NO:FE: "Go.d c.alls for a spiritual revival and spiritual
reformation. . . A revival and a reformation must take
place under the ministration of the Holy Spil'it."-C.O.R..
15;4.
13. To which angel is the work of Reformation entrusted?
Rev. 18:1.
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14. Dbes 'the' Refo'rmatibn 'form Ian 'eightH: churcH' wHen it l

brings to light the original principles' of" th " S.D.A.
Church? Jer: 6:16.
15. Whom"'does the Lord ackrtoWI ie at the end? Math.
10:3~; Rev. 14:12.

Lesson No. 7.-August 16', 1941.

The Faithful and tlte Evil Be

QUESTIONS.
1. How many classes of servants are at work before the'
return of 0 r Lord? Mllth: 124:45-50.
2. OW 'are the'se' two classes of servants' described? .Luke
1. 40.<1
3. How many watchmen are described in this parable?
With what' story can they be' compared? Luke 12 :37-38;
Rev. 14:6-12.
NOTE: "I saw a company who stood well guarded and
firm, giving no courttenance to those wh'o would unsettle the
established faith of the body, God' looked 'upon them with
approbation. I was shown three steps-the first, second, and
third angel's' messages. Said my accompanying angel, 'Woe
unto him who shall move a block 01' stir a pin of these mes-
sages.' The true understanding of these messages is of vital
importance. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner
in which they are received."-Early Writings, p. 258-259.
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4. In what condition were those to be found, who waited
for the return of the Lord under the first angel's mes-
sage in the year 1843?' Math. 24 :42.
5. What toow place in the first watch as the Lord did not
appear? Upon what message did the' watching ones
receive light? Hab. 2:3-4; Rev. 14:8.
6. What· call sounded during the second' angel's ftu~ssage?
Math. 25 :6.:"
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7. What also took place in the second watch as the Lord

did not appear on Oct. 22nd, 1844? Upon what message
did the waiting ones receive light? Rev. 14:9-12.
NOTE: "Many who had led in the first and second
angel's messages now denied them, and there was division
and confusion throughout the body."-Early. Writings,
p.257.
8. hat did the Lord also allow to corne over Bis people
in the third angel's message? Zech. 13:9.
NOTE:" n God's people will be tested by fiery trials,
and the grea 0 ortion of those who now appear to be
genuine" and tru WI prove to be base metal."-Test. Vol.
5, p. 136. .
9. Under what angel did the Lord give light to the rem-
nant who remained faithful in the testing of Laodicea
or stood upon the watch in the third angel's m ge?
Rev. 18:1.
10. What attitude is taken by the evil servant at this time?
Whom does he symbolize? Math. 24 :48-49.
NOTE: "The evil servant who said in his heart, 'My
Lord delayeth His coming,' professed to be waiting for
Christ. He was a 'servant' outwardly devoted to the service
of God, while at heart he had yielded to Satan. He does
not, like the scoffer, openly deny the truth, but reveals in
his life the sentiment of the heart-that the Lord's coming
is delayed. Presumption renders him careles~ of eternal
interests. He accepts the world's maxims, and conforms to
its customs and practices. Selfishness, worldly pride and
ambitions predominate. Fearing that his brethren may stand
higher than himself, he begins to disparage their efforts and
impugn their motives. Thus he smites his fellow-servants.
As he alienates himself from the people of God, he unites
more and more with the ungodly."-Test. Vol. 5, p. 101.
11. What does the Lord say of those who are waiting for
thilir Lord in the third Watch? Mark 13 :35.
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Lesson No. B.-August 23, 1941.

The Pure and the Impure Church.

QUESTIONS.
1. What beautiful symbol does the Lord use to show his
relationship between Him and His church? 2 Cor. 11:2;
Eph. 5:24-27.
NOTE: "In the Bible the sacred and enduring character
of the relation that exists between Christ and His church
is represented by the union of marriage. Lord has
joined His people to Himself by a solemn covenant, He
promising to be their God and they pledging themselves to
be His and His alone."-Great Contr., p. 881.
2. Upon what should the covenant between Christ and His
church be founded? Hosea 2 :19-20; Mal. 2:5-6.
3. W1lat is said of those who do not keep the covenant of
the Lord? Jer. 11:1-3.
4. What does the Lord do with the church when it chooses
another hWlband and unites with the world? Rev. 3:16;
Mal. 2:11-12.
5. What does the Scriptures call the friendship of the
world? James 4:4.
NOTE: "The unfaithfulness of the church to Christ in
permitting her confidence and affection to be turned from
Him, and allowing the love of worldly things to occupy the
soul, is likened to the violation of the marriage vow."-
G. C., p. 381.
"The world must not be introduced into the church, and
married to the church, forming a bond of unity. Through
this means the church will become indeed corrupt, and. as
stated in Revelation, 'a cage of every unclean and hateful
bird.' "-Test. to Min., p. 265.
6. What becomes of the church when it unites itself with
the world? Isa. 1 :21.
NOTE: "It was by departing from the Lord, and alli-
ance with the heathen, that the Jewish church became a
harlot; and Rome, corrupting herself in like manner by
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seeking the support- of 'worldly powellS, receives a life con-

demnation."-Gr. C., p. 382.
7. Is the S.D.A. Church under this condemnation? Ecclesi-
astes 1:9-10.
NOTE: "How is the faithful city become an harlot?
My Father's house is made a house of merchandise, a place
whence the divine presence and glory have departed! For
this cause there is weakness, and strength is lacking."-
Test., Vol. 8, p. 250.
8. What does the Lord call those who forsake -the com-
mandmen f the' Lord for the sake of worldly advan-
tages and te with the wOl'ld? Luke 22:48.
NOTE: "It is no other than betrayinl: Him with a kiss,
to talk of His blood, 'and take away His crown; to set light
any part of His law, under pretence of advancing His gos-
pel."-Gr. C., p. 263.
"When men who claim to be soldiers of Christ engage
with the confederacy af Satan, and help along his side; they
prove themselves enemies of Christ.. They betray sacred
trusts."-E. G. White.
9. What school do those form who invite the world with
its customs into the church? Rev. 3:9.
NOTE: "Many who were once earnest Adventists are
conforming to the world, to its practices, its customs, -its
selfishness. Instead of leading the world to render obedience
to God's law, the church is uniting more and more closely,
with the world in transgression. Daily the church is becom-
ing converted to the world."-T.V. 8, p. 118-119.
"Gift concerts, gift enterprises and raffles, sometimes in
aid of religious or charitable objects, but often ,ifor less
worthy purposes, lotteries, prize packages, etc., are all de-
vices to obtain money without value received ?"-Gr. C.,
p.387.
10. What will all the honest-hearted' do when they see that
the church is separated from Christ through its union
with the world? 2 Cor. 6:17; Rev. '18:4. •
11. What is promised the remnant church which has reo
,, mained faithful to the Saviour in the last storm? Rev.
19:6-9.
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"'esson No. 9.-August 30, 1941.

. Faithful. and Unfaithful- Spies.

~UESTIONS.

1. Whom did Moses send out as Israel was near the borders
of. Canaan? Numb. 13:1-3.
2. What report did ten of tile spies give when they re-
turned? Verse 27-33.
3. What did these reports cause? Where did the congre-
gation wish to return? Numb. 14:1-4.
4. What did Moses and Aaron do? What report did Joshua
and Caleb give? Verse 5-9.
NOTE: "By the covenant of God the land was insured
to Israel. But the false reports of the unfaithful spies was
accepted, and through it the whole congregation were de-
luded. The traitors had done their work. If only the two
men had brought the evil report, and all the ten had en-
cOUl'aged them to possess the land in the name of the Lord,
they would still have taken the advice of the two in prefer-
ence to the ten, because of their unbelief. But there were
only two advocating the right, while ten were on the side
of rebellion."-P. and P., p, 390._
5. What did the Lord proclaim to the disobedient children
of Israel? What fate-did the ten unfaithful spies meet?
Numb. 14:28-37.
6. What promise however was given Joshua and Caleb?
Verse 24 and 38.
7. What experience did Israel make in the hardness of
their heart? Verse 39-45.
NOTE: "So terribly blinded had they become by trans-
gression. The Lord had never commanded them to go up
and fight. It was not is purpose that they should gain
the land by warfare, but by strict obedience to His com-
mands."-P. and P., p. 392.
8. Who was to lead Israel over the Jordan to Canaan after
the death of Moses at the end of their forty years'
wandering in the wilderness? Joshua 1:1-6.
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9. What was to be the standard for the new leader?

Joshua 1:7-8.
10. Upon what were the eyes of the new congregation of
Israel to be fixed when passing through the Jordan?
Joshua 3.
11. Upon what will the eyes and hearts of the remnant be
fixed at the end of the time? Hab. 2:1·2.
12. What should be our standard in our days? Isa. 8:20.
NOTE: "God has spoken to us through.lli.s WWd. lli
has spoken to us through His testimonies 1Wthe churCh,
and through the books that -nllve helped to make plam our
present duty and the position we now occupy."-Gospel
Workers, p. 308.
"I took the precious Bible, and surrounded it with the
several testimonies to the church given for the people of
God."-Test., Vol. 5, p. 664.
"The testimonies are of the Spirit of God, or of the
Devil."-Test., Vol. 5, p. 671.
13. What is the sign of the remnant of Laodicea? Rev.
12 :17; 19 :10.

Lesson No. 10.-September 6, 1941.

The Two Temples of Israel.

QUESTIONS.
1. Who built the first temple of Israel? How was it built,
and when was it ended? 1 Kings 6:1·7; 37·38.
2. Where was the temple and what was to be its purpose?
Ezek. 5:5; 1 Kings 8 :60.
3. What command was specially to be regarded by Israel
in J'erusalem? Jer. 17:19·26.
4. What terrible disaster ~fell Jerusalem and the Temple
and what was the cause? 2 ehron. 36 :14-21.
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5. What attitude was taken up by some captives in Baby-

lon to Jerusalem? Dan. 9:1-19.; Neh. 2:1-3.
6.· How many Jews left Babylon in order to re-build the
temple in Jerusalem? Ezra 2:64.-65. What men stood at
the head of the work? Ezra 5:1-2, 5.
7. Under what great difficulties was Jerusalem rebuilt?
Who was a great hindrance? Neh. 4:1-5; 7-11; 6:17-19.
8. What reformation was carried through an~r Ez,a and
Nehemia? Neb. 13:15-31.
9. How was the second temple in comparison to the Brst?
What promise did the Lord give and how was it ful-
Blled? Haggai 2:2-10; Zech. 9:9-11.
NOTE: "The first temple was the most magnificent
building which the world ever saw. . .. ~n the presence of
Christ and in this only did the second temple exceed the
first in glory."-Gr. C., p. 23, 24.
10. What" was also the fate of the second temple after God's
professed people rejected Christ their Saviour? MatIi.
24:1-2-,
11. What warnings are given us by the history of Israel's
/ tw.o temples? Isa. 29:13-14. .
- -¥continually.
NOTE: "Our danger. The world's history repeats itself
The same turning away from God's Word, the
same slackness to take heed to God's warning message, the
same stubbornness of heart is repeated again and again in
the history of the great conflict between Christ and Satan.
When, by the light of God's Word, we are able to see through
what these experienl.:es were brought about, and what saved
. God's people out of these experiences, then we shaH be able
to learn something for our present time.
"We shall now study three events, by which the same
circumstances led to the same experiences.
"The three events are as follows:-
.... , ". '"
"I. The time in the history of God's people just before
they were taken into Babylonish captivity.
"2. The period just before the destruction of Jerusalem.
"3. The present time.

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.. "The same. course of .history has repeated itself. 'To-day
Jerusalem and Babylon are again concerned. To make the
difference clear: it concerns the Jerusalem of to-day of which
the ancient Jerusale~ was only a type, and it concerns the
present-day Babylon, of' which the ancient Babylon was also
only a type, and to-day they are standing in the same posi-
tion: for the third and the last time God's 'People are facing
the same circumstances; but God has preserved the warning
for ·us and He is sending it to us now;"-E. G. White.
12. In what way has the his't<iry of the building of th.e
second temple been repeated by the leaders of Laodicea?
NOTE: "The leaders of Judah had kept company with
Tobiah till ..they we.re no longer able to discern spiritual
things. History repeats itself and those who yield to the
demands of the world and have adapted themselves to suit
its customs, will not find it difficult to yield to the powers
that be and will prefer to do this than to expose themselves
to mockery and insults, threatened imprisonment and death.
The conflict is between the law of God and the laws of men.
At'this time ·the gold will be separated from the dross in
the church.
"True godliness will be clearly distinguished from the
appearance ~n~tisel of it. Many a star that we have ad-
mired for its Hancy will then go out in darkness."-
E. G. White. .
13. What did the Lord do of old with the remnant, and
what will He do to-day' also? Isaiah 11:10-12; Rev.
7:1-4.

Lesson No. It.-September 13, 1941.

Faithful and Unfaithful Husbandmen.

QUESTIONS.
1. With what is God's church compared? What is the
meaning of the hedge, the winefat and tower? Mark
12:1.
2. What attitude was taken by the husbandmen as the
possessor of the vineyard demanded the fruits? Mark
12:2-8; Math. 23:34.
 NO.T.E.: ."T.l\e' husba~dth.en to ,whorn the nord' had en;
trusted the oversight of His vineyard were unfaithful in the
task el'.ltrusted .to th.em. The priests and teachers did not
instruct the people faithfully. TheBe husbandmen sought
their .own glory; they wished to keep the fruit of the vine-
yard for themselves. They pond~red continually how they
could draw attention to themselves, and cause that they
themselves should be honoured.
"In the parable of the vineyard the husbandmen were
blamed by Christ.. It·was they. who had refused to give the
:(ruit of the vineyard to the Lord. Among the Jewish people
it were the priests 'and teachers who had robbed God of the
service which He demanded, by leading the people astray.
It were they who turned the people 'from Christ."-E. G.
White.
3. What was done with the husbandmen and the vineyard f
Mark 12:9.
. ~: TO'whom does th-e parable'also apply? Rom: 15:4.
NOTE: "The parable of the vineyard does )lot, Only ap-
ply to the Jewish people, it also contains a lesson for us.
The church of the- present generation has been given great
privileges !1~q ble.ssings by, God, .and He expects to see fruits
accordingly.
"Al'e not the same influences at work in our time? Are
not many husbandmen in' tb-e- Lord's vineyard following in
the footsteps of the Jewish leaders ?"-E. G. White.
5. What can als~ be 'called the vineyard? Psalm 24:1;
Mark 16:15.
NOTE: "God claims the whole earth as His vineyard.
Although it is now in the hand of the usurper, nevertheless
it belongs to God"-E. G. White.
6. What attitude should. be' taken by tlu~ church in the
world? Math. 5:13-16. What is .to be set up in the
)VhoJ-e world?
NOTE: "In the vIsions of the night a very impressive
scene passed before me. I saw an immense ball of fire fall
among some beautiful mansions, causing their instant de-
struction. I heard someone say,: 'We knew that the judg-
ments of God were coming upon the earth, but we did not
know that they would c.ome so soon.' Others, with agonized
voices, said: 'You knew! Why, then, did you not tell us?
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We did not know.' On every side I heard similar word;! of
reproach spoken.
"In great distress I awoke. I went to sleep again, and
I seemed to be in a large gathering. One of authority was
addressing the company, before whom was spread out a map
of the world. He said that the map pictured God's vineyard
which must be cultivated. As light from heaven shone upon
anyone, that one was to reflect the light to otlters. Lights
were to be kindled in many places, and from these lights
still other lights were to be kindled."-Test., Vol. 9, p. 28.
7. What change, however, took place, and what happened
to the first large map, or the first great work? Isaiah
22:17-19; Rev. 3:16.
NOTE: "Then this map was removed, and another put
in its place. On it, light was shining from a few places
only. The rest of the world was in darkness, with only a
glimmer of light here and there."-Dito, Vol. 9, p. 29.
8. Who is symbolized by the second map? Rev. 3:19-20;
Zeph. 3:12-15.
9. What will those bring whom the Lord has set over His
vineyal'd at the dose of the work? Math. 21:43.

Lesson No. 12.-Septe.mber 20, 1941.

Faithful and Unfaithful Health Reformers.

QUESTIONS.

1. What is dosely united with the threefold angels' mes-

sage? Rev. 14:7.
NOTE: "The health reform is one branch of the great
work which is to fit a people for the coming of the Lord.
It is as closely connected with the third angel's message as
the hand is with the body. The law of ten commandments
has been lightly regarded by man; yet the, Lord will not
come to punish the transgressors of that law, without first
sending them a message of warning."-Counsels on Health,
p.21.
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2. In what way should we give God the Glory? 1 Cor.

6:19-20.
3. In what way does the Lord introduce Himself to the
Laodicean church? Rev. 3:14.
4. What principles of living existed at the beginning of
creation? Gen. 1 :29.
5. To what point are the remnant to be brought back?
Jer. 6:16.
NOTE: "The Lord has repeatedly revealed through His
Spirit that He wishes to lead us step for step back to His
original purpose, according to which man was to live from
the natural products of the earth."-E.-G. White.
6. What bright example is given us to imitate? Dan.
1:11-17.
NOTE: "There are many who feel that they cannot get
along without flesh foods; but if these would place them-
selves on the Lord's siqe, resolutely resolved to walk in the
way of His guidance, they would receive strength and wis-
dom, as did Daniel and his fellows."-T., V. 9, p. 157.
7. What position should be taken by those who have a
covenant with God? Psalm 50:5.
NOTE: "Those who have received instruction regarding
the evils of the use of flesh foods, tea and coffee, and rich
and unhealthful food preparations, and who are determined
to make a covenant with God by sacrifice, will not continue
to indulge their appetite for food that they know to be
unhealthful. God demands that the appetites be cleansed,
and that self-denial be practised in regard to those things
which are not good. This is a word that will have to be
done before' His people can stand before Him a perfect
people."-Test., Vol. 9. p. 153-154.
8. How should we be found in the principles of health reo
form? Luke 12 :42; 1 Cor. 4 :2.
NOTE: "I am instructed to bear a message to all our
people on the subject of health reform; for many have back-
slidden from their former loyalty to health reform prin-
ciples."-Test., Vol. 9, p. 153.
9. What does the Scriptures say of those who desire the
8esh potS of Egypt? Num. 11 :4.
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10. What attitude" does' the angel of Laodicea take to health
reform? Rev. 3:16.
NOTE: "A wonderful indifference has been manifested
upon this i portant subject, by those right at the heart of
the work. he lack of stability in regard to the principles
of health reform, is a tr index of their' character and
their spiritual strength." est., Vol. 2, p. 487.
11. What sound should the trumpet give in health reform
through God's servimts? 1 Cor. 14:8; 10:31.
NOTE: "Shall we not bear a decided testimony against
the indulgence of perverted appetite? Will any who are
ministers of the gospel, proclaiming the most solemn truth
ever given to mortals, set. an example in returning to the
flesh pots of Egypt? Will those who are supported by the
tithe from God's storehouse permit themselves by self-indul-
gence to poison the life-giving current flowing through their
veins ?-Test., Vol. 9, p. 159.

Lesson No. 13.-September 27, 1941.

The Five Wise and Foolish Virg,ins.

QUESTIONS.
1 .. With what does the Lord compare the' Kingdom of
Heaven? Math. 25:1.
2. What is represEmtei by the'lamp? Ps. "119:105; Prov;
6:23; 2 Pet. 1:19.
3. How many classes reveal themselves after Ii time, and
what'does the Lord call them? M~th; 7:24-26.
4. Who is, according to the words of the Lord, wise, and
who is foolish? Math. 7:24-26.
5. In what were all ten virgins' alike, and where did they
differ? Math. 25:3·5.
NOTE: "In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to
meet the bridegroom. All had lamps, and vessels f01: oil.
For a time there was seen no' difference between them. So
with the church thap lives- just· before Christ's' second
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commg. All have- a knowledge of the Scriptures. All have

heard the message of Christ's near approach, and confidently
expect His appearing. But as in, the parable, so it is now.
A time of waiting intervenes, faith is tried; and when the
cry is heard, 'Behold the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to
meet Him,' many are unready. They have no oil in their
vessels with their lamps. They are destitute of the Holy
Spirit."-C.O.L., 408.
6. When does the difference between the two classes dis-
tinctly appear, and what takes place now? Math. 25:6-8.
NOTE: "It is in a crisis that character is revealed.
When the earnest voice proclaimed at midnight, 'Behold,
the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him,' and the
sleeping virgins were roused from their slumbers, it was
seen who had made preparation for the event. Both parties
were taken unawares; but one was prepared for the emer-
gency, and the other was found without preparation. So
now, a sudden and unlooked-for calamity, something that
brings the soul face to face with death, will show whether
there is any real faith in the promises of God. It will show
whether the soul is sustained by grace. The great final
test comes at the close of human probation, when it will be
too lata for the soul's need to be supplied."-C.O.L., 412.
7. Where are the foolish virgins indicated to go by the
wise? Math. 25:9. Upon Whom- have the foolish virgins
depended? Jer. 17:5.
8. What happened after a separation of the two classes?
Math. 25:10.
9. When did the foolish virgins arrive at the marriage
feast? What did they say? V. 11.
10. What answer do they get from the Bridegroom? Verse
12.
11. With what words and actions do those come before God
and men who belong to the class of the foolish virgins?
Math. 7:21-22; Rev. 3:17.
12. What must be the armour of those who in truth can
call Christ a Lord? 1 Cor. 12:3.
NOTE: "The religion of Christ means more than the
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forgiveness of sin; it means taking away our sins, and filling

the vacuum with the graces of the Holy Spirit. It means
divine illumination, rejoicing in God. It means a heart
emptied of self, and blessed with the abiding presence of
Christ. When Christ reigns in the soul, there is purity,
freedom from sin. The glory, the fullness, the completeness
of the gospel plan is. fulfilled in the life. The acceptance
of the Saviour brings a glow of perfect peace, perfect love,
perfect assurance. The beauty and fragrance of the character
of Christ, revealed in the life, testifies that God has indeed
sent His Son into the world to be its Saviour."-C.O.L., 419.

"The ten virgins are waiting at the evening of this

world's history. All maintain that they are Christians. All
were called, all have one name, one lamp, and all maintain
that they serve God. AlI are seemingly waiting for the com-
ing of Christ, but five are not ready, five will be alarmed
and confused outside the marriage feast."-·C.O.L., 412.