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Lesson No. I-Sabbath, April 1, 1944

THE VALUE OF THE WORD OF PROPHECY
QUESTIONS
1. For what purpose is the Word of God given? Rom.
15:4.
2. For what is the Holy Scripture profitable unto all men?
2 Tim. 3:16.
NOTE: "The teaching of the Bible has a vital bearing
upon man's prosperity in all the relations of this life. It un-
folds the principles, that are the corner-stone of a nation's
prosperity,-principles with which is bound up the well-being
of society, and which are the safeguard of the family,-prin-
ciples without which no man can attain usefulness, happi-
ness, and honor in this life, or can hope to secure the future
immortal life. There is no position in life, no phase of
human experience, for which the teaching of the Bible is
not an essential preparation. Studied and obeyed, the word
of God would give to the world men of stronger and more
active intellect than will
the close application to all the
subjects that human philosophy embraces."-P.P., p. 599.
3. To what part of God's WOr'd are we to give special
he'ed? 2 Peter 1 :19.
4. How was the p,rophecy given? 2 Peter 1:2l.
5. What is the Lord able to do regarding the future. Jaa.
42:9; 46 :9, 10.
6. To whom does God reveal the secrets of the future?
Amos 3:7. To whom do the things which have been
revealed belong? Dent. 29 :29.
7. What admonition of Christ shows us the value of the
word of prophe·cy. Matt. 24:15.
8. At what time were the prophecies of Daniel to be
especially revealed unto men. Dan. 12 :4.
NOTE: "We have reached the period foretold in these
Scriptures. The time of the end is come, the visions of the
prophets are unsealed, and their solemn warnings point us
to our Lord's coming in glory as near at hand."-D.A.,
p.234.
 9. Are the prophecieg given in the word of God a complete
whole? Rev. 22:18, 19.
NOTE: "Such are the warnings which God has given
to guard men against changing in any manner that which
He has revealed or commanded. These solemn denunciations
apply to all who by their influence lead men to regard
lightly the law of God. They should cause those to fear
and tremble who flippantly declare it a matter of little con-
sequence whether we obey God's law or not. All who exalt
their own opinions above divine revelation, all who would
change. the plain meaning of Scripture to suit th~ir own con-
venience, or for the sake of conforming to the world, are
taking upon themselves a fearful responsibility. The writ-
ten word, the law of God, will measure the character of
every man, and condemn all whom this unerring test shall
declare wanting."-G.C., p. 268.
10. What is the word of God d'eclared to be? Ps. 119 :105.
11. What is the last book of the Bible called? Rev. 1:1.
What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the
things contained in this book? Rev. 1 :3.
NOTE: "The book of Revelation, in connection with
the book of Daniel, especially demands study. Let every
God-fearing teacher consider how most clearly to compre-
hend and to present the gospel that our Saviour came in
person to make known to His servant John,-'The Revela-
tion of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show
unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass.'
None should become discouraged in the study of the Reve-
lation beca,use of its apparently mystical symbols. 'If any
of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to
all liberally, and upbraideth not.' "-Ed., p. 191.

Lesson No.2-Sabbath, April 8, 1944

THE GI.FT OF THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY
QUESTIONS
1. Through whose wisdom and love was the gift of pro-
phecy given to the church? 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph 4:8, 11.
2. For what wonderful purpose did Jesus entrust the gift
of prophecy to His people? Eph. 4:12-16.
3. In what manner does Paul show the importance of the·
gift of prophecy? 1 Cor. 14:1-3.
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4. What church is especially mentioned as having been

blessed with the gift of the spirit of prophecy? Rev.
12:17.
NOTE: 0'The remnant of the gospel church v<vill have
the gifts. War will be waged against them because they
keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of
Jesus Christ. In Rev. 19:10, the testimony of Jesus is
defined tq be the spirit of prophecy."-E.W., p. 143.
5, What is the condition of the people when the gift of
prophecy is lacking? Provo 29:18; Lam. 2:9.
6, By what test can a true prophet be identified from
the false? Isa. 8:20; Matt. 7:16-20; J·er. 28:9.
NOTE: "Jesus says, 'Beware of false prophets. . . .
Ye shall know them by their fruits.' Matt. 7:15, 16. This
is a part of the Sermon on the Mount, and all can see
that this discourse has a general application to the church
through the gospel age. False prophets are to be known
by their fruits; in other words, by their moral character.
The only standard by which to determine whether their
fruits are good or bad, is the law of God. Thus we are
brought to the law and to the testimony. True prophets
wi1l not only speak according to this word, but they will
live according to it."-E.W., p. 138.
7. What wonderful promise has the Lord given those who
faithfully believe His prophets? 2 Chron. 20:20.
8. What is the attitude of God's true people toward the
testimonies of the spirit of prophecy? Ps. 119 :24, Ill,
129.
9. What blessings come to, and what fruit is borne in the
lives of those who love and heed divine instruction?
Ps. 119:1-3.
. NOTE: "The ,Testimonies of his Spirit call your atten-
tion to the SCl'iptures, point out your defects of character,
and rebuke your g.ins. . . In many cases the Testimonies are
~ully received, the sin and indulgence broken off, and re-
formation at once commences in harmony with the light
God has given."-Vol. 5, pp. 674, 675.
10. Is the power and imperativeness of divine instruction
lessened by the death of the prophet? Josh. 1:2-8.
11. Will the prophetic gift be revived in the true church
of God before' the end? Joel 2 :28-32.
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NOTE: "I was pointed down to the time when the
third angel's message was closing. The power of God had
rested upon His people; they had accomplished their work
and were prepared for the trying hour before them. They
had received the latter rain or refreshing from the presence
of the Lord, and the living testimony had been revived.
The last great warning had sounded everywhere, and it had
sth-red up and enraged the inhabitants of the earth who
would not receive the message."--E.W., p. 279.

Lesson No.3-Sabbath, April 15, 1944

THE FATE OF THE EARTHLY KINGDOMS AND
/ . THE EST BUSHMENT OF THE K~ING M
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~J!f;!;: ~F CHRIST ~7:" 0

. ~;~~. QUESTIONS "'~ • /

/; 1. What sketch tf( the world history waS! So own to Nebu-
5.hl!2nez~a{.in a dream? Dan. 2:31-35. ----
}l'OTE: "Every nation that has come upon the stage
()f action has been~ted to occupy its place "on the
earth, that it mig ~e seen w~r it would fulfil the
purpose of 'the Watcher and th'eoy-One.' Prophecy has
traced the rise and fall of the world's great empires,-
Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. With each of
these, as with nations of less power, history repeated it-
self. Each ha 'ts e iod of test, each~, its glory
'faded, 1 s wer e rte, an s place was .Q£.cu:gied by
anotl)~."- 0' pp. ,77.
2. With what words did Daniel begin the interpretation of
the dream? Dan. 2:37, 38.
3. What was to be the nature of the next kingdom after
Babylon? Dan. 2 :39, first part.
'4. By what is Grecia, the kingdom succeeding Medo-Per-
sia, represented in the image? Dan. 2:39, last part.
S. What is said of the fourth kingdom? Dan. 2 :40.
6. How was the fourth kingdom to be divided and what
is the condition of these kingdoms? Dan.'2:41~43.
70 What is t~ke pl1ise )n the days of these ~7S?
tl Dan. 2:44. ~~~~ ~
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NOTE: :'Our kin~ is.,llilt of this world. Weare
waiting for our 'Cora- rom Heaven"'to come to earth to put
down all u ho ·i and ow', and set up His everlasting
kingdom. art ly powers are shaken. We need not, and
.cannot expect union among the nations of the earth. Our
position in the image of Nebuchadnezzar is represented by
the toes, in a divided state, and of a cr;gmbIin~ material, that
will not hold together. Prophecy mi"ows 1iSliat £tie great
day of qod is right uRon us. It hasteth greatly."-Vol.
1, pp. 360, 36l.
8. To whom was; this Klhgdom of glory shown on the
mount of transfiguration? Mark 9 :1-3.
11. What remarks did Peter m e whe
glorious vision? Mark 9:5. ~

10. What testimony did the aD6stle P. ter bear 0 cer

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his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
Peter 1:16-18.
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How is the establishment of the kingdom of Christ
made known.in the New Testament?
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ev 11:15.
.fcc.~,. . .¥S'~
NOTE: "One of the most solemn and yet most g'lorious
truths revealed in the Bible is that of Christ's second
..coming, to ~mll.l~ the great work of redemption. To
·God's pilgri'iilpeope, so long left to sojourn in 'the region
and shadow of death,' a precious, joy-inspiring hope is
given in the promise of His appearing, who is 'the resur-
rection and the Ii.fe,' to 'bring home again His banished.'
'The doctrine of the second advent is the ver~ ke~-note... of
}l
"'7 ,..~l~ ~s'-;-G~~.299.
12. For what have we een taug·ht by Christ to pray?
Matt 6:10. With w at prayer do the Scriptures clos'e?
Rev. 22:20.

Lesson No.4-Sabbath, April 22, 1944

'THE CHARACTER OF THE EARTHLY KING-

DOMS AND THE CHARACTER OF THE
KINGDOM OF CHRIST
QUESTIONS
1. What vision did ~~~ have in the first year of king
Belshazzar? Dan. : oS.
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2. What did Daniel see come up from the sea as. a result
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of strife and war? Dan. 7:3. ~.-

NOTE: "The great kingdoms that have I'uled the

world were presented to the prophet Daniel as l:!..easts of
prey, rising when the 'four winds of the heaven strove
"l1tlml the great sea.' In Revelation 17, an angel explained.
that waters represent 'J~~th;,s, and multitudes, and nations,
and "to'iigUes.' Winds re symbol of ijlTIfe. The four
winclS"'O'£ heaven"Srrrving upon thi) gr~~ represent.
the terrible scenes of conquest and revolution by which

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k~ngdoms have attained to power."-G.C" pp. 439, 440.

3. What was the first beast like? Dan. 7:4,~~~.. .'

NOTE: "Now, from the time of Daniel to the end of
this world's history, there were to be but .f.our.univ~ "
kin[doms, as we learn from N ebuchadnezzar's dream of
Hie great image in chapter 2. . . . The first beast of this
vision must therefore denote the same as the head of
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gold of the great image, namely, the kingdoI)1 of Babylon t\~
and the other beasts the succeeding kingdoms shown by \ ~
that image."-D. and R., p. 127. 1~1
4. By whl."t w.,as the second and thir~~kingdom
symbolIzed. Dan. 7:5, 6.4~ - /-~ .~.
5. How was the fourth kingt~epresen~ .1 Dan. 7:7.~~
6. What inquiry did Daniel make conc ning the fourth
beast, .19ld wh.a! an~s2l:r
did ~ec~e"~ Dl)l\. 7:19,~3.
-;t; ~ ra.
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7. When sl)all ChrJsrAistablish_Hi~/ki.ngdom? Dan.. 2:44./~" /f.
D,A.o<A...-q ~ ~--r~ ~""'-(O--? 71"Lkr.
8. Who wilL"lhen be deStl'OYe~d? Rev.,,20 :10. Under what

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condition may we b'E!come '_citjzens '.!f thf .!9Pgdo of
/,:Christ? Rev. 3:12; 21:7. • <.b/~-/.J.--J-7~
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9. What special characteristic will be manifested in ose
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who inherit the new earth? Matt. 5:51t:E,(7'US.

NOTE:' "The meek 'shall inherit the earth.' It was
through the desire for selL'-exaltation that sin entered into
the world, and our first parer..ts lbst dominion over this fair
earth. their kingdom. It is through self-abnegation that
-_tillJl11i1lt redeems what was lost. And He says we' are to
overcome as He did. Throu$h humiljty and self-surreruiEZ'
we may become heirs with 'Him, when the'iteeIt %'tIn in-
~er"e,~-M.~::~
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 /,k-""CY. ~a6,~'Y~#-"-;X;.F/;r~~
Upqn what wilVt~ throne of Christ be established!.
Isa. 16:5; 9:6, 7.
11. What wonderful condition will prevail in the kingdom
of Christ? Isa. 35:1; 55 :13; 11 :6, 9; Rev. 21 :4, 11.
NOTE: "There the redeemed shall 'know, even as also
they are known.' The loves and sympathies .which God
,.R4n.self h!!s vlanted in the soul, shall therefin<l truest
and sweetest exercISe. The ~ communion with holy bli-
.1!1Zs, the harmonious social~ me with tne blessed ange s
and with ~ l ages, who have washed
their robes and made them white in the blood of the
Lamb, the sacred ties that bind together 'the whole
family iIli heaven and earth,'-these hold to consti-
tute the happiness of the redeemed. There, immortal minds
will contemplate ,'vith l!QYer-fai1in~ deligl}! the wonders of
creative~r, the m s1erles of redeemin love."-G.C.,
JJ. El77.

Lesson No.5-Sabbath, April 29, 19~ ;;lL-'j'_6-

~ ~~~ "fw.~le:f.~C
/£./0-:;2- .JJ. QUESTIONS { ."i--~:::::;Z J:~
1. What did D. niel especially notice on tIl fourth beast?
Dan. 7:8....u:de~.

2. With whom did tllis little horn make w'a how

long should this war continue? Dan. 7:21 ......-A /7;
..c,~~L.
3. What attitude was the Papacy, represented by the
little horn, to assu ~wa~d t e M · gh? Dan." t
7 :25, first clause~ /
4. How was the little horn to treat God's people? Dan.
7 :25, second clause.. W~a-r C'£I/J:,/kA- ~ -
NOTE: "The time is coming when God's people will
feel the hand of persecution because they keep holy the
seventh day. Satan has caused the change of the Sab-
bath in the hope of carrying out his purpose for the defeat
of God's plan. IHe seeks to make the commandments of
God of less force in the world than human laws.t The ~
man of sin, who thought to change times and laws, and ~
who has always oppressed the people of God, ~a~~.fJ
w
rml!' to be made enfOl'cing the observance of the-m¥t 8'a.
'tftek. trut God's people are to stand firm for Him.

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And the Lord will work in their behalf, showing plainly
that He is the God of gods."-Vol. 9, pp. 229, 230.
~ ••/ 5. What 'else does the. pr~phecy ~a.$ the ittle horn would
~do? Dan. 7:25, third clause.6ZA7~ '''''E ...~,-td:
6.
1""7 How does Paul describe this same power? 2 Thess\
l t\
... 2:1-4. In whose time was the mystery of iniquity al- ~
ready working? Verses 6, 7. ~J •••

NOTE: "The apostle Paul declared, even in his day',

'The mystery of iniquity doth already work.' DUl'ing thp
Bves of the apostles the church remained comparativeIt'
pure. But toward the latter end of the second centurr ..~ l~
r'most of the churches assumed a nelt fOJ:lll-; the first sim-
plicity disappeared, and insensibly, as the old disciples re-
tired to their graves, their children, along with new con-
verts, . . . came forward and .new-modelled the CAllll.\l,
tO~ekure converts, the exalted ',standard 07 Mehristian
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lii was towere<t. and as the resulf a pagan flood, flowing
mt'o the Church, carried with it its customs, practices, and
idols. As the Christian religion secured the favor and
support of secular powers, it was nominally accepted by
multitudes; but while in appearancl? Christians, many re-
~amea m substance pagans, especially worshipping in
secret their idols."-G.C., pp. 384, 385.
.7. Wh~will
2:8.
8. Who Will be ~

Thess. 2 :9, 10.

9. What will bef
\ 2:11, 12.
/} • 10 '~~~::;i shoul we daily pray? PS, 119 :133, 134.
~ - :.-..w. ~,..~-...I""?~-O'\.f'
Lesso}l No.6-Sabbath, May 6, 1944 • """~

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.~ A GREAT DECEPT.w~Z~~tIU '
J.. ~ a!u< ae. QUESTIONS. T .I M
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/ I.' What does the Bible say about the endWl!nc~/!..f~'s
holy law? ~11:7, 8; Matt. 5:17-19fi-/7- .
. N@TE: "The law of God, being.a ..·~~.at ,His'
- . a transcript of His character, must endure forever,

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'as a faithful witness in heaven.' Not one command has
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been" annulled; not a jot or tittle has been changed. Says
the psalmist: 'Forever, 0 Lord, Thy word is .settle.d.....,..jQ
_ ..e",a...va...e...
_h_ n•.' "-G.C., p. 4 3 4 . " , I ~

2. In what other .words .,does the Lord eclare t at..)l-e will AI";'/
not change HIs law.
3. What day, according to
Ps. 89:34.
"n •/'e,,,,-:rI-",'"j
. ~j/~
the l ~ been set aside as
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a day of rest. Ex. 20:8-11.(/.0-<. .

L.
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7-
- f4. How long will the Sabbath be binding
of. God? Ex. 31:16,17; Isa. 66:22, 23.~
u~ people
5. Whom do we honour and obey by keeping the Sabbath
day holy?
ANSWER: ~~a ~QljWl. of W~U§ JitQrshi~. not of
that on the seventh day mereTY."b'ut of lJf worship, is
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found in the distinction between the ~rJ<ator and His~­

tures. This great fac~"can' never oeto~e obsolete, and
must never be forgotten. It was to keep this truth ever
before the minds of men, that God instituted the Sabbath
in Eden; and so long as the fact that He is our Creator
continues to be a reason why we shou'ld worship Him,
so long the Sabbath will continue as its ~ and memo-
lilll. Had the Sabbath been universaIIY"'"Kept, man's
thoughts and affections would have been led to the Crea-
tor as the object of reverence and worship, and there would
never have been an idolater, an atheist, or an infidel. The
keeping of the Sabbath is a sign of loyalty to the true
God, 'Him that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and
the fountains of waters."-G.C., p. 438.
6. What power which wou}q c a
Daniel see? Dan 7 :25."-;::--- /1.9"-'"
7. How "many, according to the word of God, shall pay
homage to the beast? Rev. 13:8.aa-,..(£~,
NOT~· "Paul states plainly that the man of sin will
continue unti) t~ second advent. To the very close of
time he will carry :(orward his work of deception. And
the revelator declares, also referring to the papacy, 'And
that ell u on the earth shall worship him, whose
es are not wnt en In the book of life.' In both the
Old and the New World, the papacy will receive homage
in the honor paid to the Sunday institution. that rests
I 1 u 0 'i 0 he 0 an Church.''"--cr.c.,
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8. In the coming conflict,. what

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9 How may we know that we are God's children?
' 6:16; 1 John 2:3.
Rom;

What decision should we make without delay? Joshua

24: 15. What blessing has the Lord promised those who
keep His commandments? Rev. 'P..~~'ft:

Lesson No. 7"':"'Sabbath, May 13,. 1944...::t~,

4(-':~
--r:;
THE MYSTERY OF BABYLON e/. '
QUESTIONS
1. In what message is the fall of Babylon p,roclaimed,
and what charge is brought against Babylon? Rev.
14:8.
2. What does the term "Babylon" signify?
ANSWER: "The term 'Babylon' is derived from 'Babel,'
and signifies confusion. It is employed in Scripture to
designate the various forms of false or apostate religion,
In Revelation 17, Babylon is represented as a woman,-
a figure which is used in the Bible as a symbol of a
church, a virtuous woman represents a pure church, a vile
woman an apostate church."-G.C., p. 381.
3. Where in the Scripture do we meet the term "Baby-

4f . lon" for the first time'? Gen. 11 :9.

How is the glory of Babylon in the Old Testament
described? Isa. 13:19. But what has the Lord to sy
concerning the religion of' this country? Jer. 50:38)'&kt~
5. What .!!mecial sin was manifested in Babylon? Jer.
51:7. What judgment did the Lord pr.onounce upon
Babylon? Jer. 51:24, 25.
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NOTE: "The great sin charged against Babylon is,
that she 'made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath
of her fornication.' This cup of intoxication which she
presents to the world, re resents the one that
she has acce ted as the re§)]lt of her-un aw u connec-
tIon with the great ones of the earth. )'rIendship wIth
rru ts her faith, an In her turn she. exerts
a~iiIoc'.!lo·lil!·Ult!pWJIn~g in uence Ullon the' world by teaching doc-
tr~nes"which are g'@QE@d to the lainest statements"of the
~ -G.C., p. gS8.

6. Because of the prevailing iniquity in Babylon, what

call did God send to His people? Jer. 51:6.
7. What ther name iSJiven to~Babylon? Rev.
17:5. ~.~~.
8. How dod the apostl Paul de;cr' the..t>condition o{il,.l.;f
fallen Babylon? 2 Thess. 2:2-4. ~. b"k ,.. 4- ~
NOTE: "It is one of the leading doctrines of R anism.,l.~~/~
that the pope is the visible head of the universal church _ -
of Christ, invested with supreme authority over bishops
and pastors in all parts of the world. More than this,
the pope has been given the ver:y titles of Deity. He has
r been styled 'Lord God the Pope' and has been declared
infallible. He demands the homage of all men. The
same claim urged by Satan in the wilderness of tempta-
~ tion, is still urged by him through the Church of Rome,
l and vast numbers are ready to yield him homage."-
G.C., p. 50.
~ 9. With what is Babylon also charged? Rev. 17:2.
~ NOTE: "Babylon 'is also charged with the sin of un-
lawful connection with 'the kings of the earth.' It was ~
.!kParture from 1J1.e Lo~ and al!1ance ~ith the1leathe!1
tnat Hie JewIsTi'Cliurcli oecome Yna1't6't;~11 Itln'fi"E!, cor-
rupting herself in like manner by seeking the support of
~~ldly powers, receives a like, condemnation."-G.C., p.

10. What was the result when Rome banished the word
of God?
"There is no truth nor mercy,
o d. . y swearing, and~y~I~n~gltJ,~a~n~d
I mg, an stea lng, and committing adultery, they break
out, and blood toucheth blood. Such were the results of
banishing the word of God."-G.C., p. 60.
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11. What is the only sure foundation of faith for God's
chilllren'/ Ps 119 :105;· Isa. 8 :20.

Lesson No.8-Sabbath, May 20, 1944

THE MYSTERY OF BABYLON
(Continued)
QUESTIONS
1. If Babylon is said to ~'!he mother of. h rlot& wh
will she also have? ~~,--~
4HClIL..............~ .
ANSWIDR: "Babylon is said to be 'the mothe~f har-
lots.' By her llaughters must be symbolized .c.hurches, that
cling to heJ;. &ctrines and tr..aditions, and fotlow her I
example oft'sacrm'cTn the trutTlan'tt' tne approval of God,V
in order to r a na I alliance with the world.
The message of RevelatIOn ,nnouncmg e a or

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Babylon, must apply to religious bodies that were once
pure and have become corrupt."-G.C., pp. 382, 383. -
2. What prophecy concerning the law of God
fulfilled b Baby n? D . 7: I}; Isa. :5.
-2.,JrtI. •
3. Wliereb may we d~ nitely know en '"urc~
become Babylon? ~~. ..fF~...e-c=--..

ANSWER: "With the issue thus clearly brough be-

fore him, whoever shall trample upon Gods law TO OBEY
A HUMAN ENACTMENT, RECEIVES THE MARK OF
THE BEAST; he a ce ts e sitill-0f allegiance to the
power which h c ooses 0 0 ey l"TlStead of God. . . . The
s ecial charac . ti· r t e beast, and therefore of his
Image, IS t 1'6 in of 0 co andment ."-G.C.,
pp. 604, 46 .
4. What will Ba:bylo give II. nations to drink? Rev.
17:4, 2.(tJ~)-,; d:
5. What other terrible characteristic is seen in Babylon?
Rev. 17:6. How great was the persecution suffered on
the part of God's children thFoug th fa len ch c es?
Heb. 11 :36-38. ~ •
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6. Will a mere prof ssion be sufficient for our salvation?
.__ Matt. 7 :21. Of what will many b estit t wl}en t~e
. Lord comes? Matt. 25:3, 11, 12.( , -.c,..(

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7. Who, in the spiritual sense of the word~i~
to be charg-ed with adultery? James 4::4.~
NOTE: "The unfaithfulness of the church to Christ
in permitting her confluence and affections to be turned
fr.om Him, and allowing t4e love of worldly things to occupy
the soul, is likened to the violation of the marriage vow."
-G.C., p. 381.
8. To what churches .7 J
"Babylon"? CUI /
ANSWER: "Many of th:e,~~~~~~~bl'
lowing Rome's example of i
kings
to seculare earth'- he ~;~:1h~~;{,~~~M~1
of the g~ents; n
SEEKING HE FAVOR OF TH .
'Babylon'-con usion-may be appropriately
these b.odies."-G.C., p. 383.
/ 9. What is written on the front of every church which
J 1 says, ('We are rich". and increased in goods"?
NOTE: "The professors of religion of the present day,
in every church, are lovers of the world, conformers to
the world, lovers of creature comfort, and aspirers after
respectability. They are called to suffer with Christ, but
they shrink from even reproach. . . . Apostasy, apostasy,
apostasy, is engraveD. on the very front of every church:
and did they know it, and did they feel it, there might
be hope; -but, alas! they cry, 'We are rich, and increased
in goods and stand in need of nothing."-G.C., p. 388.
10. What ehu bears this special characteristic? Rev.
3:14-17. ~r

Lesson No.9-Sabbath, May 27, 1944

THE LOUD CRY
QUE~TIONS

1. What message has been proclaimed since the year

1844? Rev. 14 :6-11.
2. Is it possible to finish the work by human m~ght or
power? Zech. 4:6.
3. Into what will the third angel's message swell?
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ANSWER: "The message of the falI of Babylon, as
given by the second angel, is repeated, with the additional
mention of the corruptions which have been entering the
-churches since 1844. The work of this angel comes in
at the right time to join in the last great work of the
third angel's message, as it swells to a loud cry. And
the people of God are thus
of temptation, which they-X
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to stand in the hour
to meet. I saw a
great light resting upon them, and they. un' d to fear-
lessly proclaim the t . e' e ., p. 277.
4. u(f ·angel, and
give power, and force to his m-essage? Rev. 18:1.
5. How is the condition of the fallen churches described?
Rev. 18 :2. Through what means will a church become
"a cage of every unclean and hateful bird?"
ANSWER: "The world must not be introduced into
the church, and married. to the church, forming a bond of
unity. Through this means the church wilI become indeed
corrupt, and, as stated in Revelation, 'a cage of every un-
clean and' hateful bird.' "-T.M., p. 265.
6. What church is also found in this condition?
ANSWER: '~who once were earnest Adventists
are conforming to""'nie world,-to its practises, its cus-
toms, its selfishness. Instead of leading the world to ren-
der obedience to God's law, is 'uniting ~
and . In ransgression. "IJai1Y
ecommg co verted to the world."-VoI. 8,

Whia1 message is therefore to be proclaimel to the

Seventh Day Adventist Church? Isa. 58:1.
8. What call is extended to those who are stilI in Baby-
Ion? Rev. 18 :4.
NOTE: "Revelation 18 points to the time when, as
the resu~t of . " the~ of Rev.
14:6-12, t Wl h a v e ~ condition
foretold y e se ond angel, and the people of God still
in Babylon will be called upo~to ' e from her
communion. is a will ever be
given to the wor ; and It wilI accomp Ish its work. When
those that 'believed not the truth, but had pleasure in
unrighteousness,' shall be left to receive strong delusion
and to believe a lie, then the light of truth wilI shine
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upon all whose hearts are open to receive it, and all the
children of God that remain in Babylon will heed the call,
'Come out of her My people.' "-G.C., p. 390.
9. What power will, attend the message of the loud cry?
ANSWER: "I heard those clothed with armor speak
forth the truth with great power. It had effect. . . . I
asked what had made this great change., 'An angel
answered, 'It is the atte . the refreshing from the
presence of the e cry of the third angel."-
Jjl.W., p. 271.
10. will have a part in the finishing work?
ANSWER: "Only those who 'have withstood and
CQ temptation in the strength of the Mighty One WI
oe ,permitted to in proclaiming this message'
when it shall ha s e e into the loud cry."-"Review
and Herald," Nov. 19, 1908.

Lesson No. 10-Sabbath, June 3, 1944

THE CLOSE OF PROBATION
QUESTIONS
1. What most solemn work will be accomplished in the
time of the end? Rev. 7:1-3.
2. To whom is this sealing work committed? Eze. 9:3, 4~

3. With what report will the angel return to God when

his sealing work is finished? Eze. 9 :11.
NOTE: "An angel returning from the earth announces;
that his work is done; the final test has been brought
upon the world, and all who have proved themselves loyal
to the divine precepts have received 'the seal of the liv-
ing God.' "-G.C., p. 613.
4. What solemn announcement will Jesus then make?
Rev. 22:11.
NOTE: "Then Jesus ceases His intercession in the
sanctuary above. He lifts His hands, and with a loud
voice says, 'It is done;' and all the angelic host layoff
their crowns as He makes the solemn announcement:
'He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which
is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is holy, let
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him be holy still: and he that is lighteous, let him be
righteous still.' EVel"y case has been decided for life or
death."-G.C., p. 613
5. Who only is mediator between God and men? 1 Tim.
2:5.
~. What office will Jesus soon lay down? What will He
then put on? Isa. 59:16-18.
NOTE: "Then I saw Jesus layoff His priestly attire,
.and clothe Himself with 'His most kingly robes. Upon His
head were many crowns, a crown within a crown. Sur-
rounded by the angelic host, He left heaven. The plagues
were falling upon the inhabitants of the earth."-E.W.,
:p 281.
'7. Is there then still hope for the sinner?
l
ANSWER: "When this time of trouble comes, every
,case is decided; there is no longer probation, no longer
'mercy for the impenitent. The seal of the living God is
upon His people. This small remnant, unable to defend
-themselves in the deadly conflict with the powers of the
.earth that are marshalled by the dragon host, make God
-their defense."-Vol. 5, p. 213.
8. What :will then be poured out upon the earth? Rev.
15:1.
NOTE: "While Jesus had been standing between God
.and guilty man, a restra-int was upon the people; but when
.He stepped out from between man and the Father, the re-
straint was removed, and Satan had entire control of the
:finally impenitent. It was impossible for the plagues to
be poured out while Jesus officiated in the sanctuary; but
.as His work there is finished, and His intercession closes,
-there is nothing to stay the wrath of God, and it breaks
'with fury upon the shelterless head of the guilty sinner,
who has slighted salvation and hated reproof."-E.W., p.
:280.
9. Is it. possibJe to continue the service in the heavenly
sanctuary during the outpouring of the seven plagues?
Rev. 15:8.
10. What will then be th'e desire .of many who are lost
for eternity? Amos 8:11, 12.
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11. Who shall protect the pe()ple of God during ·the soon
coming time of trouble? Ps. 27:5; 91 ~1-10.
NOTE: "The time of trouble is a fearful ordeal for
-God's people; but it is the time for every true ·believer to
look up, and by faith he may see the bow of promise
.encircling him."-G.C., p. 633.

Lesson No. 11-Sabbath, June'10, 1944

THE SEVEN LAST PLA.GUE.S
QUESTIONS
1. What terrible judgment is pronounced upon those who
worship the beast and his image? Rev. 14:9, 10.
NOTE: "When Christ ceases His intercession in the
'Sanctuary, the unmingled wrath threatened against those
-who worship the'beast and his image and receive his mark
-will be poured out."-G.C., p. 627.
2. In what is the wrath of God filled up? Rev. 15:1.
\
3. How does Joel the prophet describe the day of the
Lord? Joel 1 :15; 2 :11.
NOTE: "The end of all things is at hand. God will
not much longer bear with the crimes and debasing iniquity
of the children of men. Their crimes have indeed reached
unto the heavens, and will soon be answered by the fear-
ful plagues of God upon the earth. They will drink the
eup of God's wrath, unmixed with mercy."-Vol. 3, p. 473.
I
4. In what words did the prophet Daniel picture the time
of' the end? Dan. 12:1.
1i. What will be the first plague, and upon whom will it
fall? Rev. .16:2.
6. What will constitute the second plague? Verse 3.
What will be the third plague? .Verse 4.
7. Why, under these plagues, does 'the Lord give men
blood to drink? Verse 6.
8. What will be the fourth plague? Verse 8.
NOTE: "Sun-worship is the most ancient and wide-
spread of all forms of idolatry. In this plague God mani-
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fests His displeasure at this form of idolatry. That which
men have worshipped as a god, becomes a plague and tor-
mentor. Thus it was in the plagues of Egypt. Those
things which the Egyptians had worshipped became scourges
to them instead of benefactors and blessings." See "The
Philosophy of the Plan of Redemption," p. 3.
9. Wilt even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
Verse 9. What will be the fifth plague? Verse 10.
10. What takes· place under the sixth plague? Verse 12.
Who gathers the nations to th'e battle of Armagedd9n?
Verses 13-16.
11. What takes place under the seventh plague? Verses
17-19. What accompanies the earthquake? Verse 21.
12. What will the Lord be to His people at thili t~me?
Joel 3:16.
NOTE: "But amid the tempest of divine judgment,
the children of God will have no cause for fear. "The
Lord will be the hope of His people. and the strength of
the children of Israel! The day that brings terror and
destruction to the transgressors of God's law, will bring
to the obedient. 'joy unspeakable, and full of glory.'''-':''
P.P., 341.
13. What announcement is made under the seventh plague?
Rev. 16:17. '
NOTE: "It is at midnight that God manifests His
power for the deliverance of His people. The sun appears,
shining in its strength. Signs and wonders follow in quick
succession. The wicked look with terror and amazement
upon the scene, while the righteous behold with solemn
joy the tokens of their deliverance. .Everything in nature
seems turned out of its course. . . . In the midst of the
angry heavens is one clear space of indescribable glory,
whence comes the voice of God like the sound of many
waters, saying, 'It is done.' "-G.C., p. 636. .
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C-6rJf/?-j ~M~..../,7/bSY"/
, QUESTIONS - T/
1. What text definitely brings the millennium to view?
Rev. 20:4.

r 2. In what terrible desolated condition will the earth be

after the seventh plague? Rev. 6:14-17; 16:17-21..
NOTE: "The sky opened and shut, and was in com-
motion, the mountain shook like a reed in the wind, and
cast out ragged rocks all around. The sea boiled like a
pot, and cast out stones upon the Jand. . . .....The earth
looked like a desolate wilderness. Cities and villages,
shaken down by the earthquakes, lay in heaps. Mountains
had been moved out of their places, leaving 'large caverns.
Ragged rocks, thrown out by the sea, or torn out of the
earth itself, were scattered all over its surface. Large
trees had been uprooted, and were strewn all over the
land."-E.W., pp. 285, 290.
3. Who will then have been destroyed? Jer. 25:33.
NOTE: "The wicked had b~~/'d:tr~~~nd their
dead bodies were lying upon its lur.face. The wrath of
God in the seven last plagues had been visited upon the
inhabitants of the earth, causing them to gnaw their
tongues for pain, and to curse God. The false shepherds
had been the signal objects of Jehovah's wrath. Their
eyes had consumed away in their holes, and their tongues
in their mouths, while they stood upon their feet. After
the saints had been delivered by the voice of God, the
wicked multitude turned their rage upon one another. The
.earth seemed to be delpged with blood, and dead bodies
were from one end of it to the other." -E.W.. pp. 289,
290.
4. How utterly depopulat~~wi¥;J!te ear.th then be? Jer.
4 :23·27; Zeph. 1 :2-3.f,t/~--~~~.
5. Who alone will be upon the fac f the earth at this L./
time? Rev. 20::1:3. ~-a-d..~~r_
. NOTE: "Here is to be the home of Satan wi1ll. 1U~
eyiL-illJgrls for a thousand years. Here he wHine con-
~wander up and down over the broken surface of
the earth, and see the effects of his rebellion against
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God's law. For a thousand years he can enjoy the fruit
of the curse which he has caused. Limited alone to the
earth, he will not have the privilege of ranging to other
planets, to tempt and annoy, those who have not fallen.
During this time Satan suffers extremely."-E.W., p. 290.
6. The righteous· dead are raised at Christ's second com-
ing. When will the rest of the dead, the wicked, be raised?
Rev. 20 :4·6. /iV"- Dr ~o-rA-04I'',VMm:
, 7. What change is made in Satan's condition at the end
eS"t'/. L_ of the thousand years?
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Rev. 20 :3. As soon as the
wicked are raised, what ~o~s~atan at once proceed
to do? Rev. 0:7, 8.r.;erL,'t.crr-:.~ d
J r HC a. ~, /16.1-21'/(
8. What does Satan no plan to do, and what is the out-
come of this battle? Rev. 20:9, 10. etr:'-s,C,.,1yUudC/k,'/-J
,,,'#5#..1, /-:...- ,(.
NOTE: "Satan rushes into the midst of his followers,
and tries to stir up the multitude to action. But fire from
God out of heaven is l"ained upon them, ana the great men,
and mighty men, the noble, the poor and miserable, are
all consumed together. I saw some were quickly destroyed,
while others suffered longer. They were punished accord-
ing to th del}d ~in the body."-E.W., pp. 294, 295.

r ~ Lesson No. '13-Sabbath, June 24, 1944

THE WORLD'S CONVERSION
QUESTIONS
1. What did Christ say would be the condition of the
world at His second coming? -Luke 17:26.
2. Ol~
was it 'n t e days of Noah? Gen. 6:5, II.
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3. ow does the apostle Paul characterize the last days?
2 Tim. 3:1.5.l Ifeu ~,.)
4. Are things to grow bet er or worse before the Lord
comes? . 2 Tim. 3:13 ,tJ!JP'
5. According to the parable of the wheat and the tares,
how long are the good and bad to remain together?
Matt. 13 :38, 39, 30.
NOTE: "The day is just upon us, when the r.j.lli1IIteQlOli
shall be bound, like P~li gr.am,- in bundles for the
~ y ~ , while the ~ are, like the taxe.s
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gathered for the ~ of the last great day. But 'the
wheat and tares grow t geth.er till the h~t.' In the
discharge of life's duties, the righteous will, to the last,
be brought in contact with the ungodly. The children of
li.g:ht. are scattered among the children of daefKifAAs, that
the contrast may be ~ by aJl."-Vol. 5, p. .
6. For what purpose did Christ say the gospel was to b~·
preached in all the world? M~. 24:14. Q~ a. .U Q.
~ t. ~
7. When is the man of sin, or "mystery of iniquity," to
come to an end? 2 Thess. 2 :8.
8. How will the day of the Lord come upon the world?
1 Thess. 5 :2-4.
9. What will those who are in darkness say, when they
hear about the Lord's coming? 2 Peter 3:3, 4.
10. What will be proclaimed by the nations prior to the
Lord's coming? Joel 3:9, 10.
NOTE: "Fearful tests and trials await the people of
God. The spirit of war is stirring the nations from one
end of the earth to the other. But in the midst of the
time of trouble that is coming,-a time of trouble such as
has not been since there was a nation,-God's chosen people
will stand unmoved. Satan and his host can not destroy
them; for angels that excel in strength will protect them."
-Vol. 9, p. 17.
11. "Vhile maldng these war preparations, what are men
saying? Jer. 6:14.
12. In view of the innumerable l>roofs that "the end is
come," what earnest counsel does the Saviour give us?
Matt. 24:42-44.
NOTE: "Our time is precious. We have but few, very
few days of probation in which to make ready for the
future, immortal life. We have no time to spend in hap-
hazard movements. 'Ve should fear to skim the surface of'
the \ford of God."--Vol. 6, p. 407.

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