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 Lesson No. I-Sabbath, April 4, 1942.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AT CREATION

AND IN THE
. PLAN OF REDEMPTION -
QUESTIONS
1. Wh'ere was the Holy Spirit already present? In what con-
dition ,was the earth at that time? Gen. 1 :2.
2. What qu€stion is raised by the prophet Isaiah concerning
the Holy Spirit? In what proportion is he to be compared
with all earthly wisdom? Isa. 40 :13, 14, 15.
3. What is the Holy Spirit for the beli-ever? For what pur-
pose was he giv'en to the apostles? What is also our great
'need at this time? Acts 1:8.
NOTE: "The nature of the Holy Spirit is a mystery.
Men cannot explain it, because the Lord has not revealed it to
them."-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. 52.
4. What did th'e first man receive when he was created ? Gen.
2 :7. What did the disciples receive after the resurrection
of Christ? John 20:22. What is the breath of life? Eccl.
12:7.
5. Which special power gives life and moves all things? 1
John 5:7, 8.
6. What did Elihu say concerning his creation? Job 33:4~
Who alone can give true spiritual life? John 6.33.
7. What record is given concerning the co-operation of the
Holy Spirit at the birth of Christ? What report is -also
given about John the Baptist? Luke 1:30-35, 15, 41.
8. Who reveals the mysteries of God? 1 Cor. 2 :9, 10. Heb.
9:14.
9. What wonderful and divine attributes are found in the
Holy Spirit? Through whom are we spiritually born again?
Isa. 11:2; John 3 :5, 6.
10. Throug'h what are the holy Scriptures given? 2 Tim.
3:16; John 6:63. What does the Holy !?pirit bring to those
that accept him? Rom. 15 :13.
11. Through whom are all things created, and how are the
gifts of the Holy Spirit divided unto the believers? 1 Cor.
12.11.
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Lesson No.2-Sabbath, April 11, 1942.
THE CONDITIONS WHEREUPON MAN CAN
RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
QUESTIONS
1. Who was to be the leader and teacher of man on earth?
Why did God withdraw His Spirit from the antediluvian
world? Gen. 6 :3.
NOTE: "The inhabitants of the antidiluvian world turned
from Jehovah, refusing to do His holy will. They lollowed
their own unholy imagination and perverted ideas. It was
because of their wickedness that they were destroyed; and to-
day the world is following the same way."-"The Desire of
Ages," p. 633.
2. How does the Lord distinguish the peopl-e, and only who
shall inherit the kingdom of God? John 3:5, 6.
3. Through what is the spiritual birth accomplished? Where-
with does the Lord compare it? John 3:5, 8. (See also
Acts 2:37-39).
4. What is revealed through thoe gospel? Wherefore is this
power given, and who shall receive it? Rom. 1:16; John
1 :12-14. .
5. By whom were the prophets of all times led in searching
the Scriptures? 1 Peter 1 :10-12. Which work is also at
this time to be accomplishoed in the earth, and what must
accompany the Lord's messengers? Mark 16:15, 16.
6. What preparation was necessary in order to receive the
gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:37-39. What is the Holy
Spirit first to the b~liever? Eph. 1 :13, 14; 2 Cor. 1 :22.
7. How do we show that woe love Jesus, and what wiLl He
pray the Father to give unto us? John 14:15-17.
8. By What spiritual power were men able to prophecy and
preach the word of God? 2 P'eter 1 :20, 21.
NOTE: "The Savioui· knew that no argument, however
logical, would melt hard hearts, or break through the crust of
worldliness and selfishness. He knew that His disciples must
receive the heavenly endowment; that the gospel would be
effective only as it was p'roclaimed by hearts made warm and
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lips made eloquent by a living knowledge of Him who is the
way, the truth, and the life. The work committed to the disciples
would require great efficiency; for the tide of evil ran deep and
strong against them. A vigilant, determined leader was in
com~and of the forces of darkness, and the followers of Christ
could battle for the right only through the help that God by
His Spirit, would give them."-"The Acts of the Aposties,"
p. 31. ~
9. '~hat must fir fh~lilllli'h.!ld to man in order to receive the
gift of the 0 s . rk 1.Jj, 15; Acts 2~;~.
10. ~o~. ,~we have received the gift of the
pfrifrLl ().r~ '1Y:17. What image and character is
fleeted by those who are truly born again? Eph. 4 :22-24.
NOTE: "That regenerating power, which no human eye
can see, begets a new life in the soul; it creates a new being
in the image of God. While the work of the Spirit is silent and
imperceptible, its effects are manifest. If the heart has been
renewed by the Spmt of God, the Me will bear witness to the
fact.. : The things they once hated, they now love; and the
things they once loved, they hate. The roud and self-assertive
ecome meek and lowly in heart. e vam an superci 10US
become serIOUS an uno truSIVe. The drunken became sober,
and the profligate pure. The vain customs and fashions of the
world are laid aside."-"Steps to Christ," pp. 61, 62, 63.
11. What is the first condition to be met in order to receive
th'e Holy Spirit? Heb. 11:6. What are God's s·ervants to
do that sinners may' get ready for the reception of the
Holy Spirit? Acts 10 :42-48.

Lesson No.3-Sabbath, April 18, 1942.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CHOOSING OF
GOD'S MESSENGERS
QUESTIONS
1. Who was taking a prominent part in the s-election of God's
messengmos in the first Christian church? What words
of admonition are given by the apostle Paul as he departed
from the church at Ephesus? Acts 13:2, 4; 20:28.
2. How are we to distinguish between those who are sent by
the spirit of the Lord and the self-sent m'essengers? 1
John 4:1-6; 2 John 6-10; John 7:16-18.
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NOTE: "1 £tlW that Xne quick work that God was doing
on earth w0111tlfWt)Jl w:e -out short in righteousness, and that the
messengers must speed swiftly on their way to search out the
scattered flock. An angel said: 'Are all messengers?' Another
answered, 'No, no; God's messengers have a message'."-"Early
Writings," p. 50.
3. What questions did Paul once advance, and what duty
should eV'ery servant of the Lord to-day realize if faith
cometh by preaching the word of God? Rom. 10:14-18.
4. Who directs the preaching of the gospel and the plan of
redemption? Through whom are the people convicted of
the truth? Acts 16 :6-10.
NOTE: "The arguments of the apostles alone though
clear and convincing, would not ~'have removed the prejudice
that had withstood so much evidence. But the Holy Spirit sent
the arguments home to hearts with divine power. The words
of the apostles were as sharp arrows of the Almighty, con-
victing men of their terrible guilt in rejecting and crucifying
the Lord of glory"-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. 45.

5. Who is also taking a part in the preaching of the gospel

and in directing the Lord's messengers? Acts 8 :26. .

NOTE: "This message is declared to be part of the

everlasting gospel." The work of preaching the gospel has
not been committed to angels, but has been entrusted to men.
Holy angels have been employed in directing this work, they
have in charge the great movements for the salvation of men;
but the actual proclamation of the gospel is performed by the
servants of Christ upon the earth."-"The Great Controversy,"
p. 312.

6. Tn what condition was the church of Christ after the con-

version of Paul? Whereby were the apostles directed to
th08e who were longing for salvation through Christ? Acts
9:31; 8:29.
7. What power accompanied the prophets, and what enabled
our Saviour to carry out His wonderful mission? Isa.
48:16; 2 Chron. 20:14·17; 15:1; Isa. 61:1..
8. How was the pow'er of the Holy Spirit revealed by the bap-
tism of Jesus and on various other occasions? Matt. 3:16;
4:1; Acts 8:39, 40.
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9. By whom is the Holy Scripture given? Only in whicH way
are men enabled to come to a right knowledge of the truth?
2 Tim. 3:16, 17. .

10. Only who is counted blessed and will be saved? Rev. 1:3.
Who prepares our hearts that we may be able to study the
Bible right?
ANSWER: "The Bible should never be studied without
prayer. The Holy Spirit alone can cause us to feel the import-
ance of those things easy to be understood, or prevent us from
wresting truths difficult of comprehension. It is the office of
heavenly angels to prepare the hearts so to comprehend God's
word that we shall be charmed with its beauty, admonished by
its warnings, or animated and stren!!"thened by its promises."-
"The Great Controversy," pp. 599, 600.

Lesson No. 4-Sabbat", April 25, 1942.

WHEN DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAVE MEN?

WHAT IS THE SIN AGAINST THE
HOLY GHOST?
QUESTIONS
1. Where will the Holy Spirit dwell? What are we if we keep
God's commandments? 2 Cor. 1:22; 1 Cor. 3:16.
2. Whereby are we led if we are God's children? Rom. 8 :14.
NOTE: "The Holy Spirit works with those who wiII be
worked, moulds those who will be moulded, fashions those who .
wiII be fashioned. Give yourselves.Ji.he ~~J;it.ual
tho~h~ and ho!y_~~uni~-"Gospe)W;ers," p. 274.
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3. Against what should God's children be closely guarded, and
what should they do in order to receive the heavenly
treasure? Eph. 4 :30-32.
NOTE: "I am instructed to say to my fellow-workers,
If you would have the rich treasure of heaven, you must hold
secret communion with God. Unless you do this, your soul
will be as destitute of the Holy Spirit as were the hills of
Gilboa of dew and rain."-"Gospel Workers," p. 272.

4. For what did Paul strive? What admonition did he give

to Timothy? Acts 24:16; 1 Tim. 1:19, 20. .
5. What exclamation is often made by God's children? Rom.
7:24. What are we counselled to do at such timoes? .
ANSWER: "Said the angel, 'Gird the a_rmour about thee,
and above all take the shield of faith; for that will guard the
heart, the very life, from the fiery darts of the wicked.' If the
enemy can lead the desponding to take their eyes off from
Jesus, and look to themselves, and dwell upon. their own un-
worthiness, instead of dwelling upon the worthiness of Jesus,
His love, His merits, and His great mercy, he will get away
their sbield of faith, and gain his object; .they will be exposed
to his fiery temptations. The weak should therefore look to
Jesus, and believe in Hin1; they then exercise faith."-"Early
Writings," p. 73.
6. To whom does th'e Holy Spirit always manifest himself?
But what will tal,e place if w'e do not heed the counsels of
the Lord? 1 Sam. 10:5; 24:9.
NOTE: "It is a perilous step to slight the reproofs and
warnings of God's word or of His Spirit. Many, like Saul,
yield to temptation until tney become blind to the true character
of sin. They flatter themselves that they have had some good
object in view, and have done no wrong i~ departing fr~l1'} the
Lord's requirements. Thus they do despIte to the SpIrIt of
grace until its voice is no longel; heard, and they are left to
the delusions which they have chosen."-"Patriarchs and
Prophets," p. 635.
7. Of what sin were most of the Isr~eli.tes guilty? What did
God at last say? Isa. 63:10; Hos. 4:17. .

8.{What spirit of· opposition w ~anifeste.d

by. the .T'ews in
the days of the apostles? What had ChrIst therefore
already said before? Acts 7:51; Matt. 15:14.
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9. What sin is not forgiven, and what says Paul of those who
commit. this sin? Matt. 12 :31; 1 Tim. 4 :2.
10. How great is th'a sin against the Holy Ghost? What is
not found for this sin? Heb. 6 :5, 6; 10 :26, 27.
Lesson No.5-Sabbath, May 2, 1942.
THE CHURCH THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
QUESTIONS
1. Wherewith was the Old Testament temple Iighttld? Lev.
24:2-4. Of what was this temple a symbol? Matt. 5:14.
2. What command was given to the children of Israel con-
cerning this? Ex. 27 :20, 21.
NOTE: "EverY.: one who connects himself with the church
lakes 'n that act a solemn vow 0 wor or tne 111 eres of
t e c urc an 0 0 a 111 eres a ove every wor con-
Sl eratlOn. IS. IS wor 0 preserve a IV1l1g connec IOn WI
0 , 0 engage with heart and soul in the great scheme of
redemption, and to show, in his life and character, the excel-
lency of God's commandments in contrast with the customs and
precepts of the world. Every soul that has made a profession
of Christ has pledged himself to be all that is possible for
him to be as a spiritual worker, to be active, zealous, and
efficient in his Master's service."-"Testimonies," Vol. 5,. p. 460.
3. What meaning has the vision of Zechariah: The candle-
stick and the two oliVt! trees? What is symbolized by the
containers and pipes? Zech., chapter 4.
4. What has the Lord p·romised to His church? Into what
wiII His Spirit lead us? John 14:16, 26; 16-:13.
5. What spirit of devotion and sacrifice was prevailing in the
early Christian church, and how did the believers work
for the salvation of souls? Acts 4 :32-37; 1 Thess. 1 :6-10.
6. What is therefore the duty of every member in God's
church? Whereto is the remnant church called? 2 Cor.
5:18-20.
NOTE: "God has called His church in this day, as He
called ancient Israel, to stand as a light in the earth. By the
mighty cleaver of truth, the messages of the first, second, and
third angels, He has separated them from the churches and
from the world to bring them into a sacred nearness to Him-
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self. He has made them the depositaries of His law and has
committed to them the great" truths of prophecy' for this
time. . . Nothing is to be permitted to hinder this work. It
is the all-important work for time; it is to be far-reaching as
eternity. The love that Jesus manifested for the souls of men
in the sacrifice which He made for their redemption, wiU
actuate all His followers."-"Testimonies," Vol. 5, pp. 455, 456.
7. How did the apostles preach the gospel, and how should
we proclaim it to-day? 1 Thess. 1 :5.
8. What does Jesus require of His followers? Only who can
have success in the work of saving souls? John 15:4-7.
NOTE: "The preaching of the word is of no avail with-
out the presence and aid of the Holy Spirit; for this Spirit is
the only effectual teacher of divine truth. Only when the truth
is accompanied to the heart by the Spirit, will it quicken the
conscience or transform the life."-"Gospel Workers," p. 284.
9. By whom is the love of God shed abroad in our hearts?
Rom. 5:5.
10. What is the command of Jesus to His church, and His
followers? Matt. 28:19, 20; John 15:16.
11. How may the church become the light of the world?
ANSWER: "Christ's followers are to be more than a
light in the midst of men. They are the light of the world.
Jesus says to all who have named His name, You have given
yourselves to Me, and I have given you to the world as My
representatives."-"Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing," p.
66.
Lesson No.6-Sabbath, May 9, 1942.
THE GIFTS RECEIVED THROUGH
THE EARLY RAIN
QUESTIONS
1. What promise did God give to the early church? How was
this promise fulfilled? IS8. 55 :10, 11; Joel 2 :23.
2. Through what experience was the early church to pass?
John 16 :20-22.
3. How long was their sorrow to be, and in what name could
they now pray to the Father? John 16:24; Hos. 6:2.
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4. What blessed fellowship was among the disciples after
Christ's resurrection and His ascension to heaven? Acts
1 :12-14.
NOTE: "These days of preparation were days of deep
heart-searching. The disciples felt their spiritual need and
cried to the Lord for the holy unction that was to fit' them
for the work of soul-saving. They did not ask for a blessing
for themselves merely. They were weighted with the burden
of the salvation of souls. they realized that the gospel was
to be carried to the world, and they claimed the power that
Christ had promised."-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. 37.
5. What came down from heaven in answe.r to their earnest
prayers? What prophecy was then clearl,y understood by
them? Acts 2:1-4; 14-18; Hos. 6:3; Zech. 10:1.
NOTE: "The Spirit came upon the waiting, praying
disciples with a fulness that reached every heart. The Infinite
One revealed Himself in power to His church. It was as if for
ages this influence had been held in restraint, and now Heaven
rejoiced in being able to pour out upon the church the riches
of the Spirit's grace. And under the influence of the Spirit,
words of penitence and confession mingled with songs of praise
for sins forgiven. Words of thanksgiving and of prophecy were
heard."-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. 38.
6. What special gift did they receiv'e at the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit? Acts 2 :4.
NOTE: "The Holy Spirit, assuming the form of tongues
of fire rested upon those assembled. This was an emblem of
the gift then bestowed on the disciples, which enabled them
to speak with fluency languages with which they had been
heretofore unacquainted. The appearance of fire signified the
fervent zeal with which the apostles would labour, and the
power that would attend their work."-"The Acts of the
Apostles," p. 39.
7. How successful was therefore the preaching of the gospel
in a very short time? Ho-w was th'e word of God pro-
claimed? Acts 2:37-41; 4:4, 33.
8. What signs were to follow the believers, and how did this
come about? Mark 16:15-18; Acts 3:6-9; 8:6-8; 10:43-46;
28:4-6.
9. What was the real object of speaking in tongues? Who
only could understand the speaker? Acts 2:6-8; 1 Cor.
14:10-18.
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10. What other gifts did the early Christian church receive?
For what should .we pray to-da)'? 1 Co-r. 12:28-31; Acts
11:27, 28; 13:8-1l.
NOTE: "Christ promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to
His church, and the promise belongs as much to us as to the
is"-!g~i~v_e_n.....o~n:..
first disciples. But like every other promise ..i_t__
conditions."-"Gospel Worker," p. 284. ' -

Lesson Nc. 7-Sabbath, May 16th, 1942.

THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

QUESTIONS

1. What is the condition of men by nature? What message

does God send them? Rom. 3 :11, 12; Acts 17 :30.
2.. In what position stands a carnal man toward God? Why
can thos'e who are carnal not please God? Rom. 8 :7, 8.
3. What is the great object of the Holy Spirit? What wiII he
do to all men? John 16:8-1l.
NOTE: "The office of the Holy Spirit is distinctly speci-
fied in the words of Christ: 'When He is come, He will reprove
the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." It
is the Holy Spirit thl7t convicts of sin. If the sinner responds
to the quickening influence of the Spirit, he will be brought
to repentance, an.d aroused to the importance' of obeying the
divine requirements."-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. ,52.
4. What are the works of the flesh, and what can those who
are carnal never inherit? Gal. 5 :19-2l.
5. What admonition gives Paul to the believers of all times
after they have found grace by God? Gat 5:16; Tit.
2:11-14.
6. What invitation does Christ extend to every soul, and what
should the penitent sinner do? Matt. 11 :28-30.
NOTE: "God takes men as they are, and educates them
for His service, if they will yield themselves to Him. The
Spirit of God, received into the soul, quickens all its
faculties."-"Gospel Workers," p. 285.
7. Only how can sinners overcomoe their sinful nature and
change their character? Rom. 8 :1, 12, 13.
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NOTE: "It is the Spirit that causes to shine into dark-
ened minds the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness;
that makes men's hearts burn within them with an awakened
i'ealization of the truths of eternity; that presents before the
mind the gl~eat standard of righteousness, and convinces of sin;
that inspires faith in Him who alone can save from sin; that
works to transform character by withdrawing the affections of
men from those things which are .temporal and perishable and
fixing them upon the eternal inheritance. The Spirit recreates,
Tefines, and sanctifies human beings, getting them to become
members of the royal family, children of the heavenly King."-
"Gospel Workers," p. '286, 287.
8. What should we do with our sinful traits of character, and
what important admonition is given us? Col. 3:1-10; Phil.
2 :12-14.
9. What are the true fruits of the spirit? Gal. 5 :22, 23.
NOTE: "The Spirit that reveals, also works in him the
fruits of righteousness. . . Those who have this Spirit are
.earnest workers together with God; the heavenly intelligences
co-operate with them, and they go weighted with the spirit of
the message that they bear."-"Gospel Workers," pp. 287, 288.
10. How should those conduct themselves who belong to Christ,
and how should they perform aU their duties in every
respect of their life? Col. 3:12-17..
NOTE: "The meekness of Christ, manifested in the home,
will make the inmates happy; it provokes no quarrel, gives
back no .angry answer, but soothes the irritated temper, and
:diffuses a gentleness that is felt by all within its charmed
circle. Wherever cherished, it makes the families of earth a
part of the one great family above."-"Thoughts from the
Mount of Blessing," p. 32. .

Lesson No. 8:"-Sabbath, May 23, 1942.

THE GIFT OF PROPHECY IS A REVELATION
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
QUESTIONS
1. How did God commune with the patriarchs, a!ld in what
manner did He reveal Himself to them? Gen. 12:1, 7; 15:1;
18:1, 2; 22:1, 2; 26:24; 28:12.
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2. How was Moses chosen as a prophet ·and leader, and how'
did God reveal Himself to him? Ex. 3:1-6, 10.
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3. Through wh()m were the children of Israel led forth out of
Egypt? By wh()m were the prophets chosen? Hos. 12-13;:
Judges 4:4; Jer.. l:4-7; Amos 7:14, 15.
4. How did kings and priests inquire of and give honour to'
the pr()phets when the people ,were standing right? What
resulted when they were rejected and persecuted? 1 Sam..
9:9; 10:1; 1 Kings. 22:7; Num. 12:1, 2, 10, 11.
5. In what manner does God speak with the proI}hets, and:
what is their conditi~n while in vision? Num. 12:6-8; 1
Sam. 3:3-10; Dan. 10:5-9; Acts 9:3-7; Num. 24:2-4.
6. What warning has God given us, and how many shaH be·
deceived by false prophets? Matt. 24:11, 23:26; 2 Peter'
2:1-2; Matt. 7:15; 1 King 13:11-22; Jude 11.
7. How did God speak through men in ancient times and:
through whom did He speak later? How does He speak.
to us now? Heb.·I:I-2.
8. What message should be given to the Laodicean church?
What is the testimony of Jesus .which. the remnant church
will have? Rev. 3 :14-17; 12-17; 19 :10.
NOTE: "I saw that the testimony of the True Witness
has not been half heeded. The solemn testimony upon which
the destiny of the church hangs has been lightly esteemed, if
not entirely disregarded. This testimony must work deep re-
pentance; all who truly receive it will obey it, and be purified.'"
-"Early Writings," p. 270.
9. What has been especiaHy given us for this last time, and
what gift has God placed iIi. the last church? 2 Peter 1 :19.
NOTE: "From this time, up to December, 1844, my joys,
trials, and disappointments were like those of my dear Advent
friends around me. At this time I visited one of our Advent
sisters, and in the morning we bowed around the family
altar. . . While I was praying, the power of God came upon
me as I had never felt it before. I was wrapt in a vision of
God's glory, and seemed to be rising higher and higher from
the earth and was shown something of the travels of the
Advent p~ople to the holy city. . . "-"Early Writings," p. 13.
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10. Through whom are the visions and testimonies given?
ANSWER: "God has given me a marked, solemn ex-
perience in connection with His work; and you may be assured
that so long as my life is spared, 1 shall not cease to lift a
warning voice as 1 am impressed by the Spirit of God, whether
men will hear or whether they will forbear. 1 have no special
wisdom in myself; 1 am only an instrument in the Lord's hands
to do the work He has set for me to do. The instructions that
1 have given by pen or voice have been an expression of the
light that God has given me. 1 have tried to place before you
the principles that the Spirit of God has for years been im-
pressing upon my mind and writing on my heart."-"Testi-
monies," Vol. 5, p. 691.

Lesson No.9-Sabbath, May 30, 1942.

THE HEALTH REFORM A NECESSARY

PREPARATION FOR THE RECEPTION
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT'

QUESTIONS
1. What command gave Jesus to His disciples as He sent
them forth to proclaim the gospel message? Matt. 10:7, 8.
2. Who was to appear before th'e first advent of Christ, and
what prophecy was, made concerning him? Isa. 40:3-8,
Mal. 4:5, 6. .
3. How did Jesus explain the coming of Elijah? H()w is this.
to be understood? Matt. 17:11-13.
NOTE: "John the Baptist went forth in the spirit and
power of Elijah, to prepare the way of the L.ord, and to turn
the people to the wisdom of the just. He was a representative
of those living in these .last days, to whom God has intrusted
sacred truths to present before the people, to prepare the way
for the second appearing of Christ, John was a reformer..•
His diet purely vegetable, of locusts and wild honey, was a
rebuke to the indulgence of appetite, and the gluttony that
everywhere prevailed."-"Testimonies," Vol. 3, pp. 61, 62.
4. How closely is health reform connected' with the third
angel's message? '
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ANSWE~: "God has shown that hEalth reform is as
closely connected with the third angel's message as the hand
·1S with the body."-"Testimonies," Vol. 3, p. 62.
5. ·What was God's purpose for Israel in the wilderness in
g-iving them manna? For whom is the history of ancient
Israel written? Deut. 8:3; 1 Cor. 10:6, II.
6. What commission is given unto us through the spirit of
prophecy? In what should our churches and families be
educated?
ANSWER: "As a people we have been given the work
.of making known the principles of health reform. There are
some who think that the question of diet is not of sufficient
importance to be included in their evangelistic work. But such
make a great mistake. . . The light that the Lord has given
<In this subject in His word is plain, and men will be tested and
tried in many ways to see if they will heed it. Every church,
-every family, needs to be instructed in regard to Christian
temperance."-"Gospel Workers," pp. 347, 232.
7. What message was given to God's chosen servant for His
people?
ANSWER: "Keep the work of health reform to the
front, is the message I am instructed to bear. Show so plainly
its value that a wide-spread need for it will be felt. Abstinence
-from all hurtful food and drink is the fruit of true religion."-
."'Gospel Workers," p. 348.
8. What is the purpose of God for His people, and what posi-
tion do those who continue to eat flesh-food take toward
the light?
ANSWER: "Greater reforms should be seen among the
people who claim to be looking for the soon appearing of Christ.
Health reform is to do among our people a work which it has
-not yet done. There are those who ought to be awake to the
danger of meat-eating, who are still eating the flesh of animals,
thus endangering the physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Many who are now only half converted on the question of
meat-eating will go from God's people, to walk no more with
·them."-"Counsels on Health," p. 575. .
9. What law do we transgress if we do not obey the laws of
health? .
. ANSWER: "It is just as much sin to violate the laws
<>f our being as to break one of the ten commandments, for
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we cannot do either without breaking God's law."-"Testi-
monies," Vol. 2, p. 7.0.
10. What is the great aim of health reform?
ANSWER: "As we near the close of time we must rise
hfgher and still higher upon the question of health reform
and Christian temperance, presenting it in a more positive and
decided manner. . . I was shown that the realth reform is one
branch of the great work which is to fit a people for the coming
of the Lord."-"Testimonies," Vol. 6, p. 112; Vol. 3, p. 161.

Lesson No. 10-Sabbath, June 6, 1942.

OUR PERSONAL VICTORY
QUESTIONS
1. To what is every member of th'e Laodicean church called?
Only who will sit with the Father on His throne? Rev.
3:21, 22.
2. Through whom may we be victorious, and what counsel will
be heeded by the overcomer? Phil. 4:13; 1 John 5:4, 5;
2 Tim. 2:25, 26.
3. What was Paul's desire, and what aim did he k'eep in mind?
Phil. 3:10·15; 1 Cor. 9:24-27.
4. Through whom and how can man be overcomers? Rom.
1:17; John 15:5.
5. Where is the battle for victory to begin? Is it possible'
for us to be overcomers?
'f
ANSWER: "With Christ, as with the holy pair in Eden,
appetite was the ground of the first temptation. Just where
the ruin began, the work of our redemption was to begin. As
by the indulgence of appetite Adam fell, so by the denial of
appetite Christ must overcome. . . There was in Him nothing
that responded to Satan's sophistry. He did not consent to
sin. Not even by a thought did He yield to temptation.. So
it may be with us."-"The Desire of Ages," pp. 117, 123.
6. What is expected of every servant of the Lord? 1 Tim.
4:11-16. For what should every worker strive?
ANSWER: "And those who would be workers together
with God must strive for perfection of every organ· of the
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body and quality of mind. True education is ~he preparation
()f the physical, mental, and moral powers for the performance
of every duty; it is the training of the body mind and
soul for divine service. This is the education that' will endure
unto eternal life."-"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 330.
7. What testimony did Paul bear at the end of his life? What
mark should we all determine to reach? 2 Tim. 4:7, 8;
2 Cor. 7:1.
8. How is the condition of victory of the 144,000? What will
th'ey receive? Rev. 14:5; 15:2.
9. What shou1d God's childreit never say,' and what should
they keep in mind?
ANSWER: "Let no one say, 1 cannot remedy my defects
()f character. If you come to this decision, you will certainly
fail of obtaining everlasting life. The impossibility lies in
your own will. If you will not, then you cannot overcome. The
real difficulty arises from the corruption of an unsanctified
heart, and an unwillingness to submit to the control of God"-
"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 331.
10. Of what should we never lose sight if we desire to have a
character according to God's will?
ANSWER: "He who would build up a strong symmet-
rical character, he who would be a well-balanced Christian,
must give all and do aU for Chl;ist; for the Redeemer will not
accept divided Eervice. Daily he must learn the meaning of
self-surrender. He must study the word of God, learning its
meaning and obeying its precepts. Thus he may reach the
standard of Christian excellence. Day by day God works with
him, perfecting the character that is to stand in the time of
final test."-"The Acts of the Apostles," p. 483.
11. What condition are we to reach before we can receive the
latter rain?
ANSWER: "1 saw that none could share the 'refresh-
ing,' unless they obtain the victory over every besetment, over
pride, selfishness, love of the world, and over every wrong
word and a.ction. We should, therefore, be drawing nearer and
nearer to the Lord, and be earnestly seeking that preparation
necessary to enable us to stand in the battle in the day of
the Lord. Let all remember that God is holy, and that none
hut holy bein~s can ev~r dwell in. His presence."-"Early
Writings," p. 71.
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Lesson No. ll-Sabbath, June 13, 1942.
THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS AT _
THE DISPOSAL OF ALL
QUESTIONS
1. How does Jesus admonish us? What assurance does He
give to the believers of all times? Matt. 7 :7, 8.
NOTE: "Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the
-secret of spiritual power. No other means of grace can be
substituted, and the health of the soul preserved. Prayers
bring the he,art into immediate contact with the Well-spring of
life, and strengthens the sinew and muscle of the religious
..expel'ience."-"Gospel W ol'kers," pp. 254, 255.
2. Who is our only example in this respect? How did Christ
spmd much of His time? Matt. 14:23; Luke 6:12.
.3. What should accompany our prayers if we expect them
to be answered? How are the promises of the Lord? Mark
11:24; Matt. 7:8; Luke 1:37.
.4. 'Vhat counsel has been giv'en us concerning prayer? How
often should we pray? Rom. 12:12; 1 Thess. 5:17.
.5. 'Vhen should we pray, and for whom are we also to pray?
Eph. 6:18, 19; Matt. 6:5, 6.
,6. What should we do before we offer our prayer? At what
time do the saints pray? Ps. 32:5, 6; Matt. 5:23-25; Mark
11:25, 26.
'7. Only wh-en has prayer power? W:hat is th'l! reason th~t
there is not more faith and power in Israel? How did
Elijah pray? James 5 :16-18.
NOTE: "I asked the angel why there was no more faith
.and power in Israel. He said, 'Ye let go of the arm of the
Lord too soon. Press your petitions to the throne and hold
,on by strong faith. The promises are sure. Believe ye receive
the things ye ask for, and ye shall have them.' "-"Early
'Writings," p. 73.
8. What is to be built again? What should be resp'ected in
every family which waits for the grace of God? Isa.
58:6-12; Ps. 55:17.
NOTE: "In every family there should be a fixed time
lor morning t\nd evening worship. How appropriate it is for
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parents to gather their children about them before the fast is
broken, to thank the heavenly Father for His protection during
the night, and to ask Him for His help and guidance and watch-
care during the day! How fitting, also, when evening comes,
for parents and children to gather once more before Him and
thank Him for the blessings of the day that is past."-"Testi-
monies," Vol. 7, p. 43.
9. What blessings will come to a praying family, and what
condition of watchfulness will" exist therein against every
unki~d word and evil s'peaking? Ps. 15. 101:1-8.

10. For what should we on every occasion send 01,11' petitions

to God?
ANSWER: "Those who were bowed before the throne
would offer up their prayers and look to Jesus; then He would
look to His Father, and appear to be pleading with Him. A
light would come from the Father to the Son, and from the
Son to the praying company. Then I saw an exceeding bright
light come· from the Father to the Son, and from the Son it
waved over the people before the throne."-'·'Early Writings,"
p. 54-55.
Lesson No. 12-Sabbath, Jun-e 20, 1942.
THE OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
IS ALSO PROMISED TO US
QUESTIONS
]. Under what condition will God cause showers of rain to
fall upon us? Lev. 26:3, 4.
2. Wherewith are the two spiritual rains-the early and the
latter rain-compared? Deut. 11,:13, 14.
NOTE: "It is true that in the time of the end, when
God's work in the .earth is closing, the earnest efforts put forth
by consecrated believers under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
are to be accompanied by special tokens of divine favour.
Under the figure of the early and the latter rain, that falls in
Eastern lands at seed-time and harvest, the Hebrew prophets
foretold the bestowal of spiritual grace in extraordinary
measure t1' on God's church. The outpouring of the Spir~t in
cne days 0 e apos es was the beginning of the early, or
former rain, and glorious was the result. To the end of time,
the resence of the' S irit is to abide with the true church."-
c s 0 e pos es, pp.
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:I. What preparations are God's children to make for the
.latter rain? Luke 12 :31>·40.
4. What earnest desire did Jesus have before His crucifixion?
Luke 12 :50; 'l\'I~~t. 20 :23.
NOTE: "I also saw that many do not realize what they
J, must be in order, to live in the sight of the Lord, without a high
priest in the sanctuary, through the time of trouble. Those
who receive the, s!llj.l of the living God, and are protected in
the time of trouble, must reflect the image of Jesus fully."-
"Early Writings," ll' 71.
5. What prophecy c~mcerning the fulness of the Holy Spirit
was made already thousands of years ago, and what will
the Lord the~ gjve to His servants? Joel 2:28, 29; Deut.
28:12.
6. Who helps us to overcome our infirmiti-es, and who is our
advocate in p~ay~~? Rom. 8:26, 27.
7. For what purpose is the Holy Spirit given us? Gal. 5 :25,
26.
NOTE: "The impartation of the Spirit is the imparta-
tion of the life of Christ. Those only who are thus taught of
God, those only who possess the inward V{orking of the Spirit,
and in whose life the Christ-life is manifested, can stand as
true representatives of the Saviour."-"Gospel Workers," p. 285.
8. What will the Lord bring about among His people to cause
His children to leave the fallen churches? What will Satan
do at the sam.e'time
. ' to counteract God's work?
ANSWER: "Before the final visitation of God's judgments
upon the earth, th!lre will be, among the people of the Lord,
such a revival of primi,tive godliness as has not been witnessed
since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be
poured out upon His children. At that time many will separate
themselves from those' churches in which the love of this world
has supplanted love 'for God and His word. Many, both of
ministers and people,' will g~adly accept those great truths
which God has c,aused to be proclaimed at this time, to prepare
a people for the Lord's second c.oming. The enemy of souls
desires to hinder this work; and before the time for such a
movement shall come, he will endeavour to prevent it, by
introducing a counterfeit."-":"'''The .Great Controversy," p. 464.
9. For ,what purpose will the latter rain be given? Who only
will have a part ilJ. this work? Hos. 10.12; Luke 11:13.
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NOTE: "O~y l~~ who have withstood ahd overcome
temptation in the tren pm. of the Mighty One will be permitted
to act· a part in roc ming this message when it shall have
swelled into he 10 cr ."-"Review and Herald," Nov. -19
1908. '
Loesson No. 13-Sabbath, June 27, 1942.
THE MESSAGE OF REVIVAL,TO THE
LAODICEAN CHURCH
QUESTIONS
1. What message is given to thoe Laodicean church? Rev.
3:14-17.
2. What is the great need of this church? How does the True
Witness describe her condition, and what counsel is given
hoer? Rev. 3 :18, 19.
NOTE: "I was shown that the testimony to the Laodiceans
applies to God's people at the present time, and the reason it
has not accomplished a greater work is because of the hardness
of their hearts. But God has given the message time to do its
work. The heart must be purified from sins which have so long
shut out Jesus. 'This fearful message will do its work."-
"Testimonies," Vol. 1, p. 186.
3. What has God given His people to help them in the coming
conflict? What will be the result whoen the testimonies
are believed and accepted? What is the result of unbelief?
ANSWER: "I knew that a crisis must come. God has
given this people plain and pointed testimonies to prevent this
state of things. Had they obeyed the voice of the Holy Spirit
in warning, counsel, and entreaty, they would now enjoy unity
and peace. But these testimonies have not been heeded by
those who profes,s to believe them, and as a result tbere has
been a wide departure from God, and the withdrawal of His
bl'essing."-"Testimonies," Vol. 5, p. 46.
4. What position do many members of the Laodicean church
take against the testimonies and the message they bear?
ANSWER: "They see no necessity for reform, and so
they reject the words of the Lord, and hate him who reproveth
at the gate. This very refusal to heed the admonitions which
the Lord sends, gives Satan every advantage to make them
the bitterest enemies of those who have told, then~ the truth.
They become falsifiers of those who have borne to them the
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message from the Lord."-"Testimonies to Ministers," p. 408.
5. Have the testimonies of warnings been accepted or
neglected? When will the true value again be placed upon
the testimonies?
ANSWER: "There is a marked neglect of the cautions
and warnings that have been given from time to time. When
there is a seeking. 9f the Lord and a confession of sin, when
the needed reformation takes place, united zeal and earnestness
wilJ be shown in restoring what has been withheld."-"Testi-
monies," Vol. 8, p. 89.
6. Only who should be set apart as a teache~' or minister?
W'hat warning did God's servant give concerning this many
years ago? .
ANSWER: "No man should be set apart as a teacher
of the people, while his own teaching or example contradicts
the testimony God has given His servants to bear. . . "_
"Testimonies," Vol. '6, p. 378.
7. How may we recognise those who have accepted the
Laodicean message?
ANSWER: "Those who come up to every point, and
stand every test, and overcome; be the prize what it may, have
heeded the counsel of the True Witness, and they will receive
the latter rain, and thus be fitted for translation."-"Testi-
monies," Vol 1, pp. 187, 188.
8. What has God caned. for to take place among His people?
ANSWER: "Unless there is a decided reformation
among the people of God, He will turn His face from them."
-'-Testimonies," Vol; 8, p. 146.
9. What' work is to be accomplished under the direction of
the fourth angel? Rev. 18:1-4.
NOTE: "The angel who unites in the proclamation of
the third angel's message, is to lighten the whole earth with
his glory. . . The work will be similar to that of the day of
Pentecost."-HTJw Great Controversy," p. 611.
10. What. will God's servants do during the time of' the out-
pouring of the H'oly Spirit?
ANSWER: "8f'.r.vants of God, with their faces lighted
up and shining with holy consecration, will hasten from place
to place to proclaim the message from heaven. By thousands
of voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles
will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders
will follow the believers."-"The Great Controversy," p. 612.
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