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20/12/2022

TUESDAY,DECEMBER 20,2022

''THE MILLENNIAL JUDGEMENT"

The Bible tells us that at the Second Coming (1) both the living saints and the resurrected saints will “meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thess. 4:16, 17); (2) all the saints will be taken to heaven to abide in the heavenly “ ‘dwelling places’ ” that He Himself has prepared for them (John 14:1-3, NRSV); and (3) only at the end of the millennium will the New Jerusalem come down to this earth and become the everlasting home of the saints (Rev. 21:1-3, 9-11). So, during the millennium, while this earth remains desolate, the saints will reign with Christ in heaven (Jer. 4:23, Rev. 20:4).

The whole judgment process is intended (1) to vindicate God’s character against the accusations of Satan that God is unfair in the way He treats His creatures; (2) to confirm the impartiality of the rewards of the righteous; (3) to demonstrate the justice of the punishments of the wicked; and (4) to dissipate all doubts that could lead toward another rebellion in the universe. In the pre-Advent investigative judgment of the righteous, only the heavenly hosts are involved (Dan. 7:9, 10). But during the millennial judgment of the wicked and the fallen angels, the saints themselves also will participate (1 Cor. 6:3, Jude 6, Rev. 20:4-6).

The pre-Advent investigative judgment began in 1844 when “ ‘thrones were put in place. . . . The court was seated, and the books were opened’ ” (Dan. 7:9, 10, NKJV). The millennial judgment, however, will start after the saints are taken to heaven and sit on thrones, and the judgment is committed to them. Then, once more, the heavenly books are opened, and the dead are “judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books” (Rev. 20:4, 12, NKJV). This process provides an opportunity for the saints to evaluate the heavenly records and to see God’s fair treatment in all cases. He not only rewards all human beings according to what they deserve based on their own decisions but also explains to them why He does so.

SOURCE:
Sabbath School Quarterly Lesson

19/12/2022

MONDAY,DECEMBER 18,2022

" THE PRE-ADVENT JUDGEMENT''

The concept of judgment before the return of Christ, or what we call a “pre-Advent” judgment, is found in many places in Scripture.

Read Daniel 7:9-14; Matthew 22:1-14; Revelation 11:1, 18, 19; and Revelation 14:6, 7. How do these passages shed light on the notion of a pre-Advent investigative judgment in the heavenly courtroom? What is the significance of such a judgment?

The concept of a pre-Advent investigative judgment of God’s people is grounded in three basic biblical teachings.

One is the notion that all the dead—righteous or unrighteous—remain unconscious in their graves until the final resurrections (John 5:25-29).
The second is the existence of a universal judgment of all human beings (2 Cor. 5:10, Rev. 20:11-13).
The third is the fact that the first resurrection will be the blessed reward for the righteous, and the second resurrection will be eternal death for the wicked (John 5:28, 29; Rev. 20:4-6, 12-15).

What this means is that if all human beings will be judged, they should be judged prior to their respective resurrections, because at those resurrections they will receive their final rewards.

The book of Daniel helps us to understand both the time and the nature of that pre-Advent judgment. At the end of the 2,300 symbolic days—in 1844—the heavenly sanctuary would be cleansed (Dan. 8:14, compare with Heb. 9:23) and the pre-Advent investigative judgment would begin (Dan. 7:9-14), two different ways of expressing the same event. And the judgment is “ ‘in favor of the saints of the Most High’ ” (Dan. 7:22, NKJV). That is, it’s good news for God’s people.

In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus spoke of an investigation of the wedding guests before the wedding feast actually started.
And in the book of Revelation, the pre-Advent investigative judgment is referred to in the task of measuring “ ‘those who worship’ ” in the temple of God (Rev. 11:1, NKJV) and in the announcement that “ ‘the hour of His judgment has come’ ” (Rev. 14:6, 7, NKJV; compare with Rev. 14:14-16).

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Sabbath School Quarterly Lesson

19/12/2022

19/12/2022

Caught Up to Be With Christ Forever,December 19

The Events of That Triumphant Hour Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:17.
Jesus is coming, but not as at His first advent, a babe in Bethlehem, not as He rode into Jerusalem, when the disciples praised God with a loud voice and cried, Hosannah; but in the glory of the Father, and with all the retinue of holy angels with Him, to es**rt Him on His way to earth. All heaven will be emptied of the angels. The waiting saints will be looking for Him, and gazing into heaven, as were the “men of Galilee” when He ascended from the Mount of Olivet. Then, those only who are holy, those who have followed fully the meek Pattern will, with rapturous joy, exclaim as they behold Him, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.” And they will be changed “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump,” that wakes the sleeping saints, and calls them forth from their dusty beds, clothed with glorious immortality, shouting Victory! Victory! over death and the grave. The changed saints are caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air, never more to be separated from the object of their love.35The Review and Herald, June 10, 1852.

To His faithful followers Christ has been a daily companion and a familiar friend. They have lived in close contact, in constant communion with God. Upon them the glory of the Lord has risen. In them the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ has been reflected. Now they rejoice in the undimmed rays of the brightness and the glory of the King in His majesty. They are prepared for the communion of heaven; for they have heaven in their hearts.... With rejoicing that their redemption draweth nigh, they go forth to meet the Bridegroom, saying, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.” 36Christ's Object Lessons 421.

Ellen G. White Estate

18/12/2022

SUNDAY,DECEMBER 18,2022

"THE FINAL JUDGEMENT''

For many, the idea of judgment means condemnation. And though that’s part of the process, we mustn’t forget that the idea of judgment has a positive side, in that judgment also involves the vindication of the righteous. Actually, the book of Daniel refers to an end-time judgment “ ‘in favor of the saints of the Most High’ ” (Dan. 7:22, NKJV). God’s judgment includes both—a principle found in this Old Testament text: “ ‘Then hear in heaven, and act, and judge Your servants, condemning the wicked, bringing his way on his head, and justifying the righteous by giving him according to his righteousness’ ” (1 Kings 8:32, NKJV).

Read Matthew 25:31-46 and John 5:21-29. How did Christ point to the concepts of both condemnation and vindication in the final judgment?

Some claim that the expressions “ ‘is not judged’ ” (John 3:18, NASB) and “ ‘will not be judged’ ” (John 5:24, NIV) mean that those who are in Christ are not judged at all. But these expressions imply that believers are not condemned in the judgment. Hence the texts should be understood as saying “ ‘is not condemned’ ” (John 3:18, NIV) and “ ‘shall not come into condemnation’ ” (John 5:24).

In short, our destiny is determined in our present life. Those in Christ have their vindication at the judgment already assured, and those who are not in Christ remain under condemnation. Describing the judgment (Matt. 25:31-46), Christ mentioned the presence not only of the goats (wicked) but also of the sheep (righteous). And the apostle Paul stated explicitly, “For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil” (2 Cor. 5:10, NRSV).
While reflecting on the judgment, we should keep in mind that we are saved by grace (Isa. 55:1, Eph. 2:8-10), justified by faith (Gen. 15:6, Rom. 5:1), and judged by works (Eccles. 12:14, Matt. 25:31-46, Rev. 20:11-13). The basis of the judgment process is God’s moral law as summarized in the Ten Commandments (Eccles. 12:13, 14; James 1:25; James 2:8-17). Our works are the external evidences of the genuine ness of our saving experience and, consequently, the elements to be appraised during judgment.
REMEMBER:
there is no arbitrary decree from God electing some to be saved and others to be lost. Each one is morally responsible for his or her own destiny.
In the end, the judgment is not the time when God decides to accept or reject us, but the time when God finalizes our choice as to whether or not we have accepted Him—a choice made manifest by our works.

source:
Sabbath School Quarterly Lesson

11/12/2022

Verse of the day!
SUNDAY,DEC 11,2022,(time check 8:30 am)

In the verses prior to this, the detestable practices of sorcery and witchcraft that were in some of the nations the Israelites were entering, were to be left alone by them. So in sharp contrast to the evils of the leaders of these cults, verse 15 presents a beautiful prophecy about the coming Christ, the true Prophet of God (Acts 3:22, 23)!
Notice the description:
Prophet - one who speaks God’s word.
Like me - like Moses in the sense of being raised up by God.
From among your own brothers - truly human, an Israelite.

“You must listen to Him.” Jesus Christ is the only way to God, so He must be listened to and obeyed. It is our responsibility through the indwelling Holy Spirit to do so.
If you read the rest of this section of Scripture it teaches that this Prophet would serve as a Mediator between God and man (1Timothy 2:5). This passage held hope for the Jews, and can clearly be seen in the Gospels.

God always fulfills His Word, He indeed did raise the Messiah Jesus up from among the Jews, their promised Messiah finally came…..and they not only missed Him, but they rejected Him and crucified Him. They shouted “away with Him”! Will you say the same? Jesus came to this earth to bleed and die for your sin and mine. He did this out of love for us and obedience to His Father. Will you accept His free gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9), or throw it back in His face and spend eternity in hell? He will not force You to accept Christ, but by not choosing Him you are sealing your own destiny to a lost eternity in pain and anguish. God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2Peter 3:9). Please accept Christ today so that your eternity will be set and sealed in heaven with God (Ephesians 1:13-14)!
(Romans 3:25, John 3:16, Acts 16:31)

Jesus said in John 5:24
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”

02/12/2022

HAPPY SABBATH EVERYONE!!!