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THE BLESS ING OF DAIL"He who by faith receives the word is receiving th

of God. Every seed brings forth fruit after its kindby faith the incorruptible seed of the word, and it wiand a life after the similitude of the character and thObject Lessons, page 38.

"Appreciation of the Bible grows with it s study."I"God will make the most precious revelations topeople. They will find that Christ is a personal SavHis word, they find that it is spirit and life. The wearthly nature, and imparts a new life in Christ Jesuspage 391 ."The neglect of the word means starvation toSabbath School Wor\, page 44 .

M y Dai ly L e s s o n StudyA s one who greatly desires to improve his knowlpledge myself to the careful and prayerful study of s

bath school lesson each day of the week.Name _________________._..__

LESSON TITLES FOR THE Q1 . God's Satisfying Friendship 6 . God's Uns2 . God's Transcendent and Mysterious 7. God's UniNature 8. God's Imm

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Sabbath School Lesson QuOUR WONDERFU L GOD

G E N E R A L INTRODUCTION"A knowledge of God is the foundation ofall true education and of all true service. Itis the only real safeguard against temptation. It is this alone that can make us likeGod in character."This is the knowledge needed by all whoare working for the uplifting of their fellow

men. Transformation of character, purityof life, efficiency in service, adherence to cor-rect principles, all depend upon a rightknowledge of God. This knowledge is theessential preparation both for this life andfo r the life to come." The Ministry ofHealing, page 4 0 9 . (Italics supplied.)While a knowledge of God has alwaysbeen needed by followers of truth, it is ofspecial importance to members of the remnant church, for they must meet the final

issues connected wH is law."Those who endemandments of Godrided. They canorder to endure th'must understand thin His word; theythey have a right ter, government, aaccordance with ttroversy, page 593The Sabbath scare designed to hestand more perfecwe serve. This knceived, will do muChristian to remai

Le s son 1, for April 4, 1959God 's Satisfying Friendship

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Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. Importance of Knowing God

1. Necessary for eternal life. John 1 7 : 3 .2 . The source of all spiritual blessings.2 Peter 1:2,3.3 . Is true wisdom. Prov. 9 : 1 0 .4 . Is greatest cause for satisfaction.Jer. 9:23,24.

II. Avenues Through Which Men BecomeAcquainted With God5 . God revealed through visible things.Rom. 1:19,20.

6 . The heaPs. 19 :17 . The FatJohn 148 . Christ r5:39.

III. Conditions9. Be sti l l .

1 0 . Earnest11 . Praying,4:8; Ps.12 . Search w

THE L E S SO NIntroduction

God created man in H is own image, withthe capabilities necessary to develop a character like His. H e also placed within mana desire to know God and have fellowshipwith Him. Without God, man is restless,often seeking to satisfy his vague, little-understood craving for God's friendship byreaching out fo r worldly pleasures or byseeking the companionship of those whomind earthly things.Throughout the Bible God extends an invitation to man to become acquainted withHim. A partial knowledge of Him can beobtained in several ways, such as throughthe Inspired Word, through Christ, throughnature, and through personal experience.Through these avenues of revelation we maylearn to love God and develop a satisfying

soul in the imagthe whole beindivine." The4 2 5 .2 . How mare available

God? NameNOTE."Havgospel, the nexadd to his charathe heart and p

ception of theknowledge is thecation and of alreal'safeguardis this alone thacharacter. Thro

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The great work of life is character building;and a knowledge of God is the foundation ofall true education. . . . God has revealedHimself to us in H is word and in the worksof creation. Through the volume of inspiration and the book of nature, .we are to ^obtain a knowledge of God."Patriarchs'andProphets, page 5 9 6 .

4 . What does God declare shouldbe man's greatest cause for jo y andpersonal satisfaction? Jer. 9:23> 2 4 .

NOTE."There is a great deal of talk concerning higher education, and many sup-pose that higher education consists whollyin an education in science and literature;but this is not all. The highest educationincludes the knowledge of the word of God,and is comprehended in the words, 'Thatthey might know The'e the only true God,and Jesus Christ , whom Thou hast sent.'John 17 :3 ."The highest class of education is thatwhich will give such knowledge and disci^pline as will lead to the best developmentof character, and will fit' the soul for thatlife which measures with the life of God.. . . The highest education is that which willteach our children and youth the science ofChristianity, which will give them an experimental knowledge of God's ways, and willimpart to them the lessons that Christ gaveto H is disciples, of the paternal characterof God." Counsels to Teachers, pages 4 5 ,4 6 .

Avenues Through Which Men,Become Acquainted With God -

A GREAT OBSFIES THE GLO

Master Artist. Whhear the voice ofH is goodness^"From the solemthunder and old'the glad songs thawith melody, natuspeak His praise.-with their marveling in gorgeous comony, we beholdhills tell us of H iwave their greenand the flowerspoint to their Creaand beauty that aup the heavens, spistry of Healing,

6 . What mesbodies proclaim1-3 .

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NOTE."Al l that man needs to know orcan know of G od has been revealed in thelife and character of His Son." Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 286.8. What is one way by which we

m ay become acquainted with Christ?John 5:39.

of God." The58 .10 . How eto become acqare to know

1; 63:1; 84:2.

NOTE."Jesus said of the O ld TestamentScriptures,and how much more is it trueof the New,'They are they which testifyof Me,' the Redeemer, Him in whom ourhopes of eternal life are centered. John S:39. Yes, the whole Bible tells of Christ.From the first record of creationfor 'without Him was not anything made that w asmade'to the closing promise, 'Behold, Icome quickly,' we are reading of His worksand listening to His voice. John 1:3; Revelation 22:12. If you would become acquaintedwith the Saviour, study the Holy Scriptures."Steps to Christ (19S6 and pocketeds.), page 88.

Conditions for Knowing God9. What attitude or condition inm an is favorable to learning of theEternal One? Ps. 46:10.

11. O n w hdraw near toPs. 145:18.

NOTE.Prayewhich we can dthere may bephere around umiasma, but mheaven. W e mpure imagininglifting the soulthrough sincereare open to recin g of God willthan that of eacommunion witpage 99.

12. Whatthose who sewhole heart?NOTE ;T^"All-who are under the trainingof God need the quiet hour for communionwith their ow n hearts, with nature, andwith God. In them is to be revealed a lifethat is not in harmony with the world, itscustoms, or its practices; and they need

Question1. If I feel rmay be lacking2. Is it possi

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Lesson 2, for April 11, 1959

God's Transcendent and MysteriousMEMORY V E R S E : "Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? or wThy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, Thou art.th

in hell, behold, Thou art there. If I take the wings of tin the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall TThy right hand shall hold me." P s. 139:7-10.

STUDY H E L P S : "Testimonies," vol. 8, pp. 263-294; "The Bible Commentary," on lesson texts; Lesson Help in "RMarch 26.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND R E C OCheck HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. D

Sunday: Questions 1-5. DMonday: Questions 6-8. DTuesday: Questions 9-11. D

Wednesday: QueThursday: ReadFriday: Read fur

Helps; review

Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. The Trinity

1. There is only one God. Mark 12:29,32; 1 Cor. 8:4-6; Dent. 6:4.2. G od is three Persons. Gen. 1:1, 2, 26.3 . Disciples are baptized in the nameof the Trinity. Matt. 28:19.4. Paul speaks of God, the Lord Jesus,the Holy Ghost. 2 Cor. 13:14.5. Christ is one with the Father. John10:30.

II. The Person of God

7. Physical fein Scriptur27; Ps. 348. Christ as sDan. 7:9;

III. God's Omnip9. G od is on11:4; Isa.10. He is eveSpirit. P s.

11. He dwells57:15.IV. God's Natur

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"We are as ignorant of God! as Jittlechildren; but, as little children, we may loveand obey Him." The Ministry of Healing,page 429. - . -The Trinity1. What fundamental concept ofGod do the Scriptures present? 'Mark' 112:29, 3 2; 1 Cor. 8:4-6; Deut. 6:4.

by living faithpowers will cosubjects of hea' the new- life in615.

4. How doto the Trinity

NOTE."In striking contrast to the nations about them, who were polytheists, theHebrews believed in one true,God. Thisprofession of faith has been the watchwordof the Hebrew race for more than 3,000years (see Mark 12:29). The apostle Paulstates the same truth as a tenet of Christianity (1 Cor. 8:4-6; Eph. 4:4-6)." TheSeventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary,vol. 1 , p. 974. :

2. What do we learn regarding theGodhead from the record of the creation of the world? Gen. 1:1, 2, 26.

NOTE."Thethe Godhead' bmortal sight. Tthe Godhead mthat Christ procended to heavfullness of thethe power of divand believe on C Evangelism, p

5. What ditionship to Hexisting betw

NOTE."The Spirit of God moved.Spirit,' ruach. I n < harmony with Scripturalusage, the Spirit of God is the Holy Spirit,the Third Person of the Godhead.""Let U s make man. . . . * T he plural 'Us'was regarded by the early chu rch theologiansalmost unanimously as indicative of theThree Persons of the Godhead. The word'us' requires the presence of at least tw opersons counseling .together. ; T he statements that man wa s to be made in 'Our 'image and was made in 'God's' image leads

NOTE."TheChrist and Histhe personalitypurpose, in minperson. It is thone." The MinA ll three mein laying the plhead was stirrearid the FatherSpirit gave Theof the plan of

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Since man \vas made in God's "image,"we may understand that God is a person.Throughout the Scriptures, He is describedas having the attributes of the type of personality with which we are familiar.7. What five physical aspects of Godindicate that He is a person? Gen. 3:9, 10; Deut. 33:27; Ps. 34:15; Isa. 59:1; Rev. 22:4.

NOTE."The greincomprehensible.heaven' (Psalm 11:is everywhere preseknowledge of, andal l the works ofpage 132.

10. How do wbe everywhere pPs. 139:7-10.

NOTE."God is a Spirit; yet He is a personal Being; fo r so He has revealed Himself." The Ministry of Healing, page 413."1 have often seen the lovely Jesus, thatHe is a person. I asked Him if His Fatherwas a person 'and had a form like Himself. Said Jesus, 'I am in the express imageof M y Father's person.' "Early Writings,page 77.T he following interesting description of ascene in heaven indicates the very real personality of both the Father and the Son:"Before the foundations of the earth werelaid, the Father and the So n had united ina covenant to redeem man if he should beovercome by Satan. They had clasped Theirhands in a solemn pledge that Christ shouldbecome the surety fo r the human race."The Desire of Ages, page 834. (Italics supplied.)"The Holy Spirit is a person, fo r Hebeareth witness with our spirits that weare the children of God. . .. T he Holy Spirithas a personality, else He could not bearwitness to our spirits and with our spiritsthat we are the children of God. He mustalso be a divine person, else He could notsearch out the secrets which lie hidden inthe mind of God." Evangelism, pages 616,

NOTE."The Bibhigh and holy plactivity, not in silsurrounded by ten sand and thousandbeings, all waitingthese messengers Hcation with every pHis Spirit HeThrough the agencangels He ministers The Ministry of

11. With whoto dwell? Isa. 5

NOTE."The prsalvation; but bothour fitness for it arness of Christ. T htoward the recoverof his own weaknself-sufficiency, hecontrol of God. Tgift that God is waisoul that feels his

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FIRE REPRESENTS ONEASPECT OF GOD'S CHARACTEE.

pared with the things His hands have made.These are mere earthly things, sufferingunder the curse of God because of the sinsof man. The Father cannot be described bythe things of earth. The Father is all thefullness of the Godhead bodily, and is invisible to mortal sight." Evangelism, page614.13. Through what experiences wasthis aspect of God's nature revealed toMoses and to the children of Israel?Ex. 3:1-6; 13:21,22.

14. To what force in nature didJesus liken the workings of the HolySpirit, the Third Person of the Godhead? John 3:7, 8.

NOTE."Likeyet the effects offelt, is the Spirithe human heartwhich no humanlife in the soul;the image of Goed.), page 57 ."The wind-is of the trees, rustyet it is inviswhence it comesthe work of theIt can no moremovements of thas unseen as theworking upon tAges, page 172.

Question1. With howing God's natur(Deut. 29:29.)2. Since Godwe ever feel lone3. What spirithose who think

instead of a pers4. A m I a tru24.)"A s an infinitsubject to thematerial beings,so much concernforms of worshiin which men woday Adventist Bp. 941.

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DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND R ECORCheck HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. D

Sunday: Questions 1-3. DMonday: Questions 4-7. DTuesday: Questions 8-10. D

Wednesday: QueThursday: Read frFriday: Read furt

Helps; review e

Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. God as the Creator

1. The entire Godhead shared in creation. E x. 20:11; Job 33:4; John 1:1-3; Col. 1:13, IS , 16; Heb. 1:2.2. The method of creation. Ps. 33:6, 9;Heb. 11:3.3. Creation distinguishes the true Godfrom the false. 1 Chron. 16:26; Isa.40:18, 25, 26 ; Rev. 4:11.

II. God as Provider of Temporal Necessities

4. God supplies every need. Acts 17 :24, 25, 28.5. He waters the earth. Job 38:25-28;Ps. 147:7, 8; A m o s 5:7, 8.

6. He cares f25-34.7. He fe d Elija17:8,9,14-1III. God as Provisities

8. He suppliedin th e wilde9. He will givus. Phil. 4:10. The Holy ministry to11. God uses mneeds of ot28.12. God satisfieopian. Acts

13 . God cares fTHE LESSON

IntroductionIt is important that we recognize God not

only as the O ne w ho made us, but also as theBeing w ho is continually engaged in upholding His creation. W e must understandthat He has not left the earth to run itself,but that He has a personal interest in thatwhich He has made.

God as1 . Aside from

how do we knowhead took parttion? Ex. 20:1 1;Col. 1:13, 1 5, 1 6

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poses of God. . . . T he Father wrought byHis Son in the creation of all heavenlybeings." Patriarchs and Prophets, page 34."The Spirit of God has the role of thedivine Agent of God in al l creative acts,whether of the earth, of nature; of thechurch, of the new life, or of the new man.... This divine Agent ha s ever been presentto assist in the work of creation and re demption." The Seventh-day - AdventistBible Commentary, vol. 1 , p. 209.

2. How did God create the universe? Ps. 33:6 , 9 ; Heb. 11:3.

NOTE."In the creation of the earth, Godwas not indebted to pre-existing matter.'H e spake, and it was; .. . . He commanded,and it stood fast.' Psalm 33:9. A ll things,material or spiritual, stood up before theLord Jehovah at His voice and were createdfor His own purpose. T he heavens and allthe host of them, the earth and al l thingstherein, came into existence by the breathof His mouth." The Ministry of Healing,pages 414, 415.

3. What distinguishes the true Godfrom all other gods? 1 Chron. 16:26;Isa. 40:18, 2 5, 26. Compare Rev. 4:11.NOTE."The duty to worship God is

based upon the fact that He is the Creatorand that to Him al l other beings owe theirexistence. A nd wherever, in the Bible, Hisclaim to reverence and worship, above thegods of the heathen, is presented, there iscited the evidence of His creative power.

for temporalitself? Acts 1

NOTE."Itmechanism, whtinues its workbreath followsmove and havheart, the throbmuscle in theorder and activpresent God."page 417.

5. What enature of GoJob 38:25-287,8.

NOTE."Oursource of life, oat the wondernature. Thinktion to the neeof man, but ofshine and thefresh the earth,al l speak to usGod who suppHis creatures."page 9.6. What lfrom the wavegetable and6:25-34.

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BY NATURAL MEANS OR BY MIRACLES,GOD SUPPLIES OUR NEEDS.

being, the Preserver of our life, the O ne whoformed us in His own divine image, providefor our necessities if we but trust in Him?"Steps to Christ, page 123.

7. During a period of drought inIsrael, in what unusual way did theLord provide for Elijah? 1 Kings 17 :8 , 9,14-16.

NOTE.When the situation demands itand when His wisdom determines it best,God will provide fo r His people throughmiraculous means.God as Provider of SpiritualNecessities

8. In addition to supplying their

who in the materievery desire implanwas He who createits capacity for knA nd He is not in Hthe demands of tEducation, page 1310. What is thin providing usnance? John 16:1

NOTE."Christ hthe Holy Spirit topromise belongs todisciples. But likeis given on condiwho believe and prpromise; they talkthe Holy Spirit, yetdo'not surrender thcontrolled by the dnot use the Holyuse us. Through tHis people 'to willpleasure.' Phil. 2:blessing, claimed bblessings in its traing to the riches ofHe is ready to suing to the capacitsire of Ages, page 6

11. Throughwork to satisfytruth? Acts 10:1

12. In what w

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Questions for Meditation1. What difference does it make in ourlife when we think of God as One who iscontinually engaged in supplying the needs

of His creatures rather than as an absenteelandlord?2. What does worry indicate about ourknowledge of God?

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Lesson 4, for April 25, 1959

God's Perfect CharacterMEMORY V E R S E : "And the Lord passed by before him,

The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-sufferinness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgression and sin, and that will by no means clea

STUDY H E L P S : "Steps to Christ," pages 9-15 (1956 and(1908 ed.); "The Seventh-day Adventist Bible ComLesson Help in "Review and Herald" of April 9.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RESabbath afternoon: Survey

entire lesson.Sunday: Questions 1-4.Monday: Questions 5-8.Tuesday: Questions 9-11.

Check Here Wednesday:D from StudyD Thursday: ReD Helps.Q Friday: Revie

Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. God Is Love

8. His meness. M9. Man's20:6; Is

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THE L E S S O NIntroductionT he character of God is one of the themesthat we as Christians are urged to study."The character of God, His love manifestedin giving His Son to die for the world, andthe beauty of holiness, are exalted themesfor contemplation. These will strengthen theintellect, and bring man into close communion with the Infinite One." Fundamentals of Christian Education, page 49.God Is Love

1 . With what supreme characteristic is God identified? 1 John 4:8, 16.

NOTE." 'God is love.' His nature, Hislaw, is love. It ever has been; it ever willbe . ... very manifestation of creativepower is an expression of infinite love. . . .T he history of the great conflict betweengood and evil, from the time it first beganin heaven to the final overthrow of rebellionand the total eradication of sin, is also ademonstration of God's unchanging love." Patriarchs and Prophets, page 33 .2. .What quality of God's loveshould give us great courage? Jer.31:3.

4. In what wstrated His loveRom. 5:8.

NOTE."Nothingsacrifice made by Cman could express thumanity.""But this great saorder to create in thfor man, not to maN o, no! ...The Fcause of the great pvided the propitiatiChrist was the medcould pour out Hi

fallen world. 'God wthe world unto Him19 . God sufferedagony of Gethsemanthe heart of Infiniof our redemptiopages 14, 13.5. How did Ppremacy of God'through Christ?

NOTE."While the sinner is yet far fromthe Father's house, wasting his substance ina strange country, the Father's heart isyearning over him; and every longingawakened in the soul to return to God isbut the tender pleading of His Spirit, woo

NOTE."Al l thecome down from gthrough the channethe springs of tenderin the souls of mento the boundless oce

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God's Mercy and Forgiveness6. In what wonderful characteristicis God said to be "plenteous"? Ps.86:5; 103:8 .

7. Of what duration is God'smercy? 1 Chron. 16:34; Ps. 103:17;138:8 .

8. What is one way in which God'smercy is revealed toward us? Micah7:18,19. A MOTHER MGOD DOES

9 . On what condition will Godshow mercy toward sinners and forgive their transgressions? E x. 20:6;Isa. 55:7 .

NOTE."Let none deceive themselves withthe thought that God, in His great love an dmercy, will yet save even the rejecters ofHis grace. T he exceeding sinfulness ofsin can be estimated only in the light ofthe cross." Steps to Christ, page 31."Through Jesus, God's mercy was manifested to men; but mercy does not se t asidejustice...."By His life an d His death, Christ provedthat God's justice did not destroy His mercy,but that sin could be forgiven, and that thelaw is righteous, and can be perfectly

ary time, Hisaccept the giftspecial devicethen leave himfearing to seek'Let him take hmay make peacpeace with Meprovision has bment offered."325,326.

11. In whfering relatedsecond comin

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God's Unchangeableness1 2. Why can we be confident thatthe Father is still a G od of lovemerciful and ready to forgive? Mal.

3:6; James 1:17 .

NOTE. "Th e rainbow about th e throne isan assurance that God is true; that in Himis no variableness, neither shadow of turning. W e have sinned against Him and areundeserving of His favor; yet He Himselfhas put into our lips that most wonderfulof pleas: 'Do not abhor us, fo r Thy name'ssake, do not disgrace the throne of Thyglory: remember, break not Thy covenantwith us.' Jeremiah 14:21. He has pledgedHimself to give heed to our cry when wecome to Him confessing our unworthinessand sin. The honor of His throne is stakedfor the fulfillment of His word to us."Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 23.

1 3. How does the unchangeablenature of G od serve as an anchor toour spiritual hope? Heb. 7:24, 25;13:8; 4:16 .

NOTE. "B y Hisence, His death oChrist intercedednow, not as a meretain of our salvatias a Conqueror cloffering is completeHe executes His seing before God thown spotless meritfessions, and thanPerfumed with theeousness, these ascsavor. T he offerinand pardon coveChrist 's Object Les

Questions1 . Why is it wro

to be unkind andment am I breakinsent God's characte2. Why is Godportance to us?3 . What assuranGod's unchangeab

world of change a

LessonS, for May 2, 1959God's Perfect CharacterContin

MEAAORY VERSE: "And they sing the song of Moses the se

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Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. God Is Holy

1. God's holiness should inspire worship. Ps. 99:5, 9.2. Isaiah humbled by vision of God.Isa. 6:1-7.3. Man urged to emulate God's character. Lev. 19:2; Heb. 12:10, 14.4. Angels sing of God's holiness. Rev.4:8; 15:4, first part.II. God Is Just

5. T he redeemed acknowledge God'sjustice. Rev. 15:3.

6. Abrahamtice. Ge7. God's wEzek. 18. Moses s32:4.9. G od deaChron. 10. Christ dActs 3:1

III. God Is Fa11. God's fa

in His w12. He willto Him.13 . Faithfullowers.

T H E L E S S O NIntroductionNo amount of study of th e character ofGod can ever exhaust the subject. "Theyears of eternity, as they roll, will bringricher and still more glorious revelations of

G od and of Christ. A s knowledge is progressive, so will love, reverence, and happiness increase. The more m en learn of God,the greater will be their admiration of Hischaracter. A s Jesus opens before them theriches of redemption and the amazingachievements in the great controversy withSatan, the hearts of the ransomed thrill withmore fervent devotion, and with morerapturous joy they sweep the harps of gold;and ten thousand times ten thousand andthousands of thousands of voices unite toswell the mighty chorus of praise." TheGreat Controversy, page 678.

would reform inmonies to Mini2. When Iof the holinesit have on h

his sins? Isa.

NOTE."As Iof the glory awas overwhelmand holiness oftrast betweenhis Creator, anwho, with himsamong the chJudah!"Prop

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4. What is the theme of the anthemof praise offered by heavenly beings?Rev. 4:8; 15:4, first part.

NOTE."Cleanse yourselves from all filth-iness of the flesh and spirit. The crownin g glory of Christ's attributes is Hisholiness. The angels bow before Him in adoration, exclaiming, 'Holy, holy, holy, LordGod Almighty.' Revelation 4:8. He is declared to be glorious in His holiness. Studythe character of God. By beholding Christ,by seeking Him in faith and prayer, youmay become like Him." Counsels toTeachers, page 402.

God Is Just5. When the redeemed sing thesong of Moses and the Lamb, what willthey say concerning God's dealingswith mankind? Rev. 15:3.

N O T E . " E v er y question of truth anderror in the long-standing controversy hasnow been made plain. The results of rebellion, the fruits of setting aside the divinestatutes, have been laid open to the viewof all created intelligences. The workingout of Satan's rule in contrast with thegovernment of God has been presented tothe whole universe. Satan's own workshave condemned him. God 's wisdom , Hisjustice, and His goodness stand fully vin

NOTE. "G o d almen. A ddressing Hevidence that he knhe stood to be theappealed, not to Gbut to His absoluprinciple had beenin His extension ofites another 400 y'not yet full' (ch.sented to spare Som en could be foufollowed the sameday Adventist Bip. 330.7. How doesways with those

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9 . How is the impartiality and fairness of God manifested? 2 Chron. 19 :7; 1 Peter 1:17.

N O T E . " N o distinction on account ofnationality, race, or caste, is recognized byGod. He is the Maker of all mankind. A llmen are of one family by creation, and allare one through redemption. Christ cameto demolish every wall of partition, to throwopen every compartment of the templecourts, that every soul may have free accessto God. His love is so broad, so deep, sofull, that it penetrates everywhere. It liftsout of Satan's influence those who havebeen deluded by his deceptions, and placesthem within reach of the throne of God,the throne encircled by the rainbow ofpromise. In Christ there is neither Jew norGreek, bond nor free." Prophets and Kings,pages 369, 370.

10. Besides holiness, what otherdivine trait of character was manifested in the life of Christ? Acts 3:14.

God Is Faithful11. What trait of God's characterenables us to depend on the promisescontained in His word? Deut. 7:9;Heb. 10:23.

12. Why is God's faithfulness im portant to those who have accepted

end." Some wperfect the tyLooking at theirdiscouraged andThose who recohowever, an d wHis mighty powamong the overperience of all wful is He thatdo it."

13 - Whatof Christ's ftent? 1 Cor.

NOTE."Theprivilege and saGod. If thesegreat will beservant when tan account ofnest toil, the upersevering effodantly; Jesusyou not servanapproval of thcause of the gformed, becausgained, but beca few things. Iattain, but thethat weigh witan d faithfulnesof the work avol. 2 , pp. 510, 5

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Lesson 6, for May 9, 1959God's Unsearchable Wisdom

MEMORY V E R S E : "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heing God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earthis weary? there is no searching of His understanding."

STUDY H E L P S : "Prophets and Kings," pages 491-502, 551-5Christian Education," pages 181-185, 444-453; "TheBible Commentary," on lesson texts; Lesson Help in "RApril 23.

DAILY STUDY ASS IG N MEN T AND RECORCheck HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. Q

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Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. God's Wisdom Compared With Man's

1. God's thoughts infinitely higher. Isa.55:8,9.2. Paul's response to God's wisdom.Rom. 11:33.3. Man cannot search out God's wisdom. Ps. 147:5; Isa. 40:28.

II. God Knows All Things4. He sees the future. Isa. 42:8, 9; 46:9, 10.5. He knows every secret. Ps. 44:21;Dan. 2:47.6. He knows the personal life of eachindividual. 1 Chron. 28:9; Ps. 139:

7. He knowsphere. Job8. He givescreation. J

III. God's Knowle9. He knows creatures.

10. He suppliecreatures. P11. He knows a10:29-31; R

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God's Wisdom Compared WithMan's

1. What does God say of Histhoughts as compared with man's?Isa. 55:8,9.

N O T E . " N o finite mind can fully comprehend the existence, the power, the wisdom,or the works of the Infinite One. Says thesacred writer: 'Canst thou by searchingfind out God? canst thou find out the A lmighty unto perfection? It is as high asheaven; what canst thou do? deeper thanhell; what canst thou know? The measurethereof is longer than the earth, and broaderthan the sea. ' Job 11:7-9. T he mightiestintellects of earth cannot comprehend God.Men may be ever searching, ever learning,and still there is an infinity beyond."Patriarchs and Prophets, page 116. (Italicssupplied.)

2. As Paul contemplated God'sdealings with men, what exclamationdid he make concerning God's wisdom? Rom. 11:33.

NOTE. "I f it were possible for createdbeings to attain to a full understanding ofG od and His works, then, having reachedthis point, there would be for them nofurther discovery of truth, no growth inknowledge, no further development of mindor heart. God would no longer be supreme;and man, having reached the limit ofknowledge and attainment, would cease toadvance. Let us thank G od that it is not so .

the range of ficatch a glimpse owould be stoppliving in this lifinite; God hasare obedient towith reference togone as far inlimited powers winfinity beyond Counsels to T

God Kn4. What isGod's wisdom

NOTE.Only GWhat will takeyears is as wellpenings of yestHim. Worry isthe future. Butthe beginning, anHis way preparmonies, vol. 7, p .

5. What isknowledge oDan. 2:27, 28 .

6. How muceach personChron. 28:9 ; P

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GOD KNOWS THE SECRETSOF HIS UNIVERSE.

open to divine inspection. Every act, everyword, every thought, is as distinctly markedas though there were only one person in thewhole world, and the attention of heavenwere centered upon him."Patriarchs andProphets, pages 217, 218.7. With what phenomena of nature

is God familiar? Job 37:14-24.

11. Why shocare for us? M28.

N O T E . " T hou gsupplied, many arfor the future, andiety lest poverty stheir children shalare always anticipthe difficulties thateyes are blinded todemand their gratencounter , insteadhelp from God, thseparate them frawaken unrest an"Do we well toshould we be unJesus is our friendin our welfare."pages 293, 294.

God's Wis12. When wesource are we1:5.

8. What is one way in which thewisdom of God is manifested by thecreatures of His hand? Job 39:26-29.

NOTE.In Job, chapters 37 to 39, manyexamples are given of God's wisdom as re vealed in nature, of which those relating to

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in g under such circumstances is foolish in deed. It is also folly to alternate betweentrust in self and trust in God."To place little confidence in one's ownunderstanding does not mean that a manmust lay aside intelligence and give up thepower of choice. Intelligence is needed todetermine from the word of God and fromGod's guiding providences what is the divinewill. A will strengthened and cleansed byG od is needed if one is to follow a truecourse through to the end."He shall direct. O r, 'it is He who willdirect.' The Hebrew emphasizes that GodHimself will make straight and plain the

path of His sacknowledges Hmany activitiesventist Bible C956.Question

1. Since Godknew that manthink, did He c2. What vieweducation and aedge are to be a3. Why is Gremarkable in

Lesson 7, for May 16, 1959

God's Universal GovernmeMEMORY V E R S E : "Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and th

and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is inearth is Thine; Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Tabove all." 1 Chron. 29:11.

STUDY H E L P S : "Patriarchs and Prophets," pages 33-43pages 514-521; "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 749-754ventist Bible Commentary," on lesson texts; LessoHerald" of April 30.

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III. Earthly Governments Under God'sControl

10. God rules by His ow n power. Ps.66:7.11. Men receive authority from God.Dan.4:17.

12 . He ordainRom. 13:1-13 . Allegianceearthly gov14. God's gove

17:14; 12:1THE L E S S O N

IntroductionT he infinite God is King of kings and Lordof lords. 1 Tim. 6:15. But if He is a king,He must have a kingdom. He must alsohave a government and laws by which Herules His subjects. The Scriptures make thisvery plain.Before the foundation of the world, Lucife r endeavored to wrest from God controlof th e government of the universe. He failedin this attempt. God might have destroyedhim at once, but He did not because Hedesired to "show what must be the fruitof setting aside the divine authority."Through this experience He would demonstrate "that with th e existence of God'sgovernment is bound up th e well-being ofall the creatures He has made." Patriarchsand Prophets, page 43 .

God Is a King1. Why should earth's inhabitantsgive glory to God? Ps . 29:2 , 10; 47:2.

NOTE."Heavento be there, andwho gave His lifeinto His glorious to express the glorcome! I thirst fomake glad the ciWritings, page 39 ."Language is alttempt a descriptionrises before me, ICarried away withand excellent gloryexclaim, 'Oh, whalove!' T he mostdescribe the gloryless depths of a S289.4. Where in hlocated ? Ps. 11:

5. What do Sconcerning thecontain God? 124.

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NOTE.This text does not in any senseminimize the greatness of God by statingthat He is able to dwell in human heartsthat are surrendered to His will. Rather,it exalts Him, for it shows Him to be omnipresent by His Spirit. God continues torule the vast universe from His throne inheaven while at the same time through HisSpirit He dwells with the humble believer.N o other god can do this.The Kingdom of God

7. On what principles has G odfounded His government? Ps. 97:2,margin; Heb. 1:8.

8. Over how much territory doesG od rule? Deut. 10:14; Ps. 103:19.

NOTE."God 's government included notonly the inhabitants of heaven, but of allthe worlds that He had created." Patriarchs and Prophets, page 41. It is evidentthat the government of God includes theentire universe.

9. In what way does G od keep inconstant communication with all partsof His kingdom? 2 Chron. 16:9; Ps.139:7; Matt. 18:10.

UNIVERSAL C

that every blesIn taking upoSaviour unitesthe fallen sonswhile throughthrone of Godmedium of comand of God wAges, page 143.Earthly Gov

1 0. By whPs. 66:7.

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of the all-merciful One, silently, patientlyworking out the counsels of His own will." Education, page 173.12. Why are we counseled to submit

ourselves to earthly governments?Rom. 13:1-4.

13. What did Jesus say about ourallegiance to divine and earthlygovernments? Matt. 22:21.

14. In Satan's attempt to destroyGod's people before Christ's return,against -whom is he actually makingwar? Rev. 17:14; 12:13.

NOTE.In seekinple, Satan believescome the undisputwith no one to rehe fails to recognizthis earth. Jesus ifights fo r them, ovhosts. God's goverQuestions

1 . If we were aof the fact that anga record of our liveently?2. When there isgovernment of Goment, what princimy allegiance?3. A s the greatclose, what will detgovernment ?

Lesson 8, for May 23, 1959

God's Immutable L awMEMORY V E R S E : "For what the law could not do, in that it

flesh, God sending His own Son in the likeness of sincondemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness offilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the

STUDY H E L P S : "Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing" 1956ed., pages 73-83); "The Great Controversy," pages 49tion ed., pp. 487-498); "Patriarchs and Prophets,"Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary," on lesson"Review and Herald" of May 7.

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II. Purpose of God's Law7. T o reveal His will to man. Ps. 40:8;Rom. 2:18.8. T o point out sin. Rom. 3:20; 7:7.9. T o serve as the standard of judgment. Eccl. 12:13, 14; James 2:12.

III. Man's Relation to God's Law10. T he righteous will obey it . John

14:15; 111. Obeying165; Jer.12. Warning5:17-19;13. Can be8:3, 4; H14. The obMatt. 7:

THE LESSONIntroduction

"There can be no government withoutlaw." Patriarchs and Prophets, page 49 .Thus, since God is King of the universe, andsince He reigns over all, He must have ala w by which to rule. That la w is spokenof in the Scriptures as the royal law. James2:8. It is "the foundation of His [God's]government in heaven and on earth." Stepsto Christ (1956 ed.), page 24."The la w of God is as sacred as Himself.It is a revelation of His will, a transcriptof His character, the expression of divinelove and wisdom. T he harmony of creationdepends upon the perfect conformity ofall beings, of everything, animate and inanimate, to the law of the Creator. Godhas ordained laws for the government, notonly of living beings, but of al l the operations of nature. Everything is under fixedlaws, which cannot be disregarded. Butwhile everything in nature is governed bynatural laws, man alone, of all that in habits the earth, is amenable to moral law." Patriarchs and Prophets, page 52 . Thismoral law, the Ten Commandments, is the

2. Accordincommandmenlaw? Matt. 2

NOTE.As athat law-keepintion of love, Cgood Samaritaobeyed the dicheart, and in doer of the law'Go, and do thosaying merely, iGod. 'H e thatought himself awalked.' 1 Johnpage 504.

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5. For how long will the law en-dure? Ps. 111:7, 8; Matt. 5:17, 18.

NOTE.God's wHis law. -When weject His will for uof the act of disosin, but the factexpressed will inthis shows that tbetween the souldivided in its servinial of God, a reof His government"Whenever menthey place themseGod. ... In disrethey are placing tSatan, the enemyThoughts From (1956 ed.), pages 5

8. Besides beGod's will forportant purposeRom. 3:20; 7:7.

NOTE.Here He teaches, not merely whatthe claims of God's law had been, and werethen, but that these claims should hold aslong as the heavens and the earth remain.The law of God is as immutable as Histhrone. It will maintain its claims uponmankind in all ages." Patriarchs andProphets, page 365.

6. How may we be certain thatGod's law will not be changed? Ps.89:34.

NOTE."The lawbut it provides no rlife to the obedieis the portion ogospel of Christthe condemnation. . . Without theconception of theGod or of their oThey have no trufeel no need of replost condition asthey do not realizing blood of Chriversy, pages 467, 9. By what s

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NOTE."There are only tw o classes in theworld today, and only two classes will berecognized in the judgmentthose who violate God's law and those who obey it. Christgives the test by which to prove our loyaltyor disloyalty. 'If ye love Me,' He says,'keep My commandments. ... He that hathMy commandments, and keepeth them, heit is that loveth Me.'"Christ's ObjectLessons (1941 ed.), page 283.

11 . What blessing will be given onthis earth to those who obey God'slaw? Ps. 119:165; Jer. 7:23.

12 . What warning is issued againstall who might willfully break the lawand encourage others to disobey it?Man. 5:17-19; Rev. 22:18, 19 .

NOTE."Such are the warnings whichGod has given to guard men against changin g in any manner that which He has re vealed or commanded. These solemn denunciations apply to all who by their influencelead men to regard lightly the law of God.They should cause those to fear and tremblewho flippantly declare it a matter of littleconsequence whether we obey God's law ornot. A ll w ho exalt their own opinions abovedivine revelation, all w ho would changethe plain meaning of Scripture to suit theirow n convenience, or for the sake of conforming to the world, are taking upon themselves a fearful responsibility." The GreatControversy, page 268.

13 . What pto enable menRom. 8:3 , 4;

NOTE. "Th eupon the tablesHoly Spirit upostead of goingrighteousness, wof Christ. HisHis obedience iheart renewed bforth 'the fruitthe grace of Chrto the law of Go Patriarchs an

14. Who wof God's eter21; Rev. 14:12

Question1. W e knowviolation of nawith the moral2. Since the ldo for me if I e3. Will theheaven as a rethis experiencefaith they havewith God's prin

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DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND R ECORCheck HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. D

Sunday: Questions 1-4. DMonday: Questions 5-8. DTuesday: Questions 9-11. D

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Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. Sacred Nature and Greatness of God'sName

1. God's name is holy and reverend.Ps. 99:3; 111:9.2. It will endure forever. Ps. 135:13.3 . It reveals His character. E x. 3:13,14; 34:14; Isa. 1:4; 57:15.4. Why it should be praised. Ps. 148:5,13 .5. Worthy of continual praise. Ps. 34:1; 113:3.

II. Man's Attitude Toward God's Name6. Warning against careless use. E x.20:7.

7. God's name6:9 .8. Blasphemy24:10-16.9. Jews shocke8:58,59; 1010. Man to gloname. 1 C1-6.III. God's Name

11. Salvation iMatt. 28:1912. Christ's na1:17-23; P13 . W e are to pJohn 16:2314. His name tRev. 3:12;

THE LESSONIntroduction

"Since names meant so much to the Semitemind, it was important fo r Moses to reveal to his people the true nature of theirGod, who was now ready to deliver themfrom bondage. ..."God therefore revealed to Moses, or

T he R.V. of 1885literate Yahweh athis has ever beenthe true God is digods." The SeveCommentary, vol.

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cause He Himself is from everlasting toeverlasting. And His name will not change,for He Himself is unchanging. He is thesame yesterday, today, and forever.3 . What are some of the names thatGod uses to represent His character tomankind? E x. 3:13, 14; 34:14; Isa.1:4; 57:15.

4. Why should we praise God'sname? Ps. 148:5, 13-

5. When is it appropriate to praise IKWB~=>r~~A-> -D * a/J.I. 112.2 r__ Do PN ISRAELGod? Ps. 34:1; 113:3. Compare Ps. PUNISHED150. '--

NOTE.God does not expect that we shallrepeat His name over and over like a chant.W e can praise Him from the heart withoutgiving audible expression to our feelings,and we can bring praise to His name byrevealing His character to others.Man's Attitude Toward God's Name

6. What warning concerning thecareless use of God's name is containedin the third commandment of theDecalogue? Ex. 20:7.

NOTE. "Th i s commandment not onlyprohibits false oaths and common swearing,but it forbids us to use the name of Godin a light or careless manner, without re

NOTE."To hrequires that thof the Supremeerence. . . . Wetreat lightly theDeity. In praychamber of thecome before Himveil their facesbim and the brproach His thrHow much mobeings, come inthe Lord, our MMount of Bles

8 . In ancieshow the serioLev. 24:10-16.

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Jews when Christ claimed one of thetitles belonging to Deity? John 8:58,59; 10:33.

NOTE."Silence fell upon the vast assembly. T he name of God, given to Mosesto express the idea of the eternal presence,had been claimed as His own by this Galilean Rabbi. He had announced Himself tobe the self-existent One, He who had beenpromised to Israel, 'whose goings forthhave been from of old, from the days ofeternity.' Micah 5:2, margin." The Desire of Ages, pages 469, 470.10. What attitude should we assume when we come into the presenceof God in prayer? Why? 1 Chron.

16:25-29; P s. 95:1-6.NOTE."I saw that God's holy nameshould be used with reverence and awe.T he words God Almighty are coupled together and used by some in prayer in a

careless, thoughtless manner, which is displeasing to Him. Such have no realizingsense of God or the truth, or they wouldnot speak so irreverently of the great anddreadful God, who is soon to judge themin the last day. Said the angel, 'Couplethem not together; for fearful is His name."Those who realize the greatness and majestyof-God, will take His name on their lipswith holy awe. He dwelleth in light unapproachable; no man can see Him andlive. I saw that these things will have to beunderstood and corrected before the church

before passing tspiritual kingdom,press of the divinRighteousness.' Jmonies, vol. 6 , p. 912. Becausepart in the planHis name be hoPhil. 2:9-11; Re

NOTE."Beforeclearly presented ththe Father and thehour ha s come wrightful positionprincipalities andthat is named. Iwas set before Himany sons unto glcross and despiseconceivably greatshame, yet greater The Great Con

13 . In whoseto present his pJohn 16:23, 24.

NOTE."To prais something morethat name at theof a prayer. It isspirit of Jesus,promises, rely up

songs of gladness at the tidings of a ran played." The

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somed soul. With unutterable delight thechildren of earth enter into the joy and thewisdom of unfallen beings. They share thetreasures of knowledge and understandinggained through ages upon ages in contemplation of God's handiwork. With undimmedvision they gaze upon the glory of creat ionsuns and stars and systems, all intheir appointed order circling the throne ofDeity. Upon all things, from the least tothe greatest, the Creator's name is written,and in all are the riches of His power dis

677, 678.Question

1. W hy shoupeat God's nam2. In view oname, why shoagainst the usegoodness," "myetc.?3. What is mename written in

Lesson TO, for June 6, 1959God's Omnipotence

MEMORY V E R S E : "Now unto Him that is able to keep ypresent you faultless before the presence of His glorthe only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesboth now and ever. Amen." Jude 24, 25.

STUDY H E L P S : "Testimonies," vol. 4, pp. 287-290; "Edu"Counsels to Teachers," pages 185-190; "Testimon174-176: "The Seventh-day Adventist Bible CommLesson Help in "Review and Herald" of May 21.

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Lesson OutlineIntroduction

5. Shown in6. Shown thGen. 18:1

13 . Will give victory to saints. Eph. 3:20; Phil. 1:6; Jude 24, 23. 14. All power28:18.

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TH E L E S S O NIntroduction

"Nature testifies that O ne infinite in power. . . created the earth. . . . The everlastinghills tell us of His power. ..."The mighty power that works throughall nature and sustains all things is not, assome men of science represent, merely anall-pervading principle, an actuating energy.God is a Spirit; yet He is a personal Being; for so He has revealed Himself. . . .T he things O f nature are an expression ofGod's character and power; but we arenot to regard nature as God. . . ."It is not by inherent power that yearby year the earth yields its bounties andcontinues its march around the sun. T hehand of the Infinite O ne is perpetually atwork guiding this planet. It is God's powercontinually exercised that keeps the earth inposition in its rotation...."It is by His power that vegetation iscaused to flourish, that every leaf appears,every flower blooms, every fruit develops." The Ministry of Healing, pages 411-416.

God the Source of All Power1. Who is the source of all power,and for how long will this be so?1 Chron. 29:11, 12; P s. 62:11; Matt.6:13.

2. What is the extent of God's

must be sent to gifields, the sun mumust be conveyedlife which the Cralone can call foevery plant develo Christ's Object"It is by the miO ne that the elemand se a and sky A nd these elemenness of His creaturpage 134.God's Power I

4. What exato destroy haveInspired Word?19:24-26.

5. For whattimes allow n26:9 .

NOTE. Th e samworld and maintaHis power throughmight think of Hburning mountainflames, and torreup rivers, overw

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unmistakably identified Himself as the Lord.It is interesting to note that although thisdivine appearance was perhaps intendedmore for Sarah's benefit than for Abraham's,since he already knew and believed, theLord did not address Sarah directly untilshe had first spoken to Him. Instead ofspeaking to Sarah, He asked Abrahamwhether anything could be to o difficult forthe Lord. It was primarily to correct Sarah'sunbelief and to strengthen her faith that Godspoke thus. Where human wisdom andstrength fail, and where nature, enfeebled,lacks ability to act, there God still has fullsway and brings things to pass accordingto the counsels of His own divine will. Infact, He often permits circumstances toreach an impasse so that human impotencemay stand forth in striking contrast to Hisomnipotence."The Seventh-day AdventistBible Commentary, vol. 1, p. 328.

7. In the experience of Israel, howdid God demonstrate His mightypower? Deut. 4:37.

8. In what ways did God show theBabylonian king that His power issupreme? Dan. 3:17 , 28; 6:16, 19-23.

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pel to be? Ro

NOTE. "B ut the Lord did not forget Hisown. A s His witnesses were cast into thefurnace, the Saviour revealed Himself tothem in person, and together they walkedin the midst of the fire. In the presence ofthe Lord of heat and cold, the flames losttheir power to consume...."Forgotten was the great golden image,

NOTE.The shas demonstrateHis dealings wholding the vassaving men. ThGod unto salvat11 . What eshows how m

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its task of world evangelism? Matt.28:18.

NOTE. "H e came and spoke to them saying, 'All power is given unto Me in heavenand in earth.' The disciples had worshipedHim before He spoke, but His words, fallin g from lips that had been closed in death,thrilled them with peculiar power. He wasnow the risen Saviour. Many of them hadseen Him exercise His power in healing thesick and controlling satanic agencies. Theybelieved that He possessed power to set upHis kingdom at Jerusalem, power to quellall apposition, power over the elements ofnature. He had stilled th e angry waters;He had walked upon the white-crested bil

Him. His words chearers above earthto the heavenly alifted to the highdignity and glory. .less authority, Hethe disciples: 'G oall nations.'"The819.

Questions1. True or false?without the exercis2. Which is moGod's power to hestroy ?3. Whe n we faiover some besettinreason for failure?

Lesson 11, for June 13, 1959God's Consuming Glory

MEMORY V E R S E : "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift tdoors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is thLord of hosts. He is the King of glory." Ps. 24:9, 10.

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6. Effect on Mo ses. Ex. 34:29-35.7. God's glory in the sanctuary. Lev.

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16:2.8. T oo great for priests to endure. Ex.40:34,35; 1 Kings 8:10, 11; 2 Chron.5:14; 7:1-3.9. T he visions of Isaiah and John.Isa. 6:1-4; Rev. 15:8.

3; P s. 211. CombinPs. 50:312. Glory to2 Thess.13 . Righteo25:9.

THE LESSONIntroductionN o n e can fully appreciate the greatnessof God unless they understand somethingof His glory. The Scriptures declare that"our God is a consuming fire." Heb. 12:29;Deut. 4:24. This description is designed topicture the great glory that attends His

person. This glory is the outshining of Hischaracter. Ex. 3 3:18-20.O f her own experience in vision, Ellen G.White has written: "I saw a throne, and onit sat the Father and the Son. I gazed onJesus' countenance and admired His lovelyperson. The Father's person I could notbehold, for a cloud of glorious light coveredHim. I asked Jesus if His Father had aform like Himself. He said He had, but Icould not behold it, for said He, 'If youshould once behold the glory of His person,you would cease to exist.'"Early Writings, page 54 . How great is our God! Letmortal man bow low before Him in humilityand awe.Nature and Extent of God's Glory

1. Who alone is worthy to receiveglory? Isa. 42:8, 12.

NOTE. "GlobenevolencetGod's glory. Awith the nakedupon the behoGod. How muwhen the heavmodern high-Seventh-day Avol. 3, p. 675.

3 . In whature in thepraise to God

NOTE."Johforward to theversal anthemnote of discordpage 545.God's Glo4. How wto Moses wh

The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 1, p. 510. "The glory of the holy 7. How great wmost holy place o

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God no sinful man ca n bear; hence it wasonly natural for Moses to hide his face."Ibid.5. When God manifested His gloryon Mount Sinai, what effect did ithave on both the mountain and thepeople? E x. 19:16-18; 24:16, 17.

NOTE."From the thick darkness flashedvivid lightnings, while peals of thunderechoed and re-echoed among the surrounding heights. ... o terrible were the tokensof Jehovah's presence that th e hosts of Israelshook with fear, and fell upon their facesbefore the Lord. Even Moses exclaimed, 'Iexceedingly fear and quake.'"Patriarchsand Prophets, page 304." 'And they saw the God of Israel; andthere was under His feet as it were a pavedwork of a sapphire stone, and as it werethe body of heaven in His clearness. ' Theydid not behold the Deity, but they saw theglory of His presence." Ibid., p. 312.

6 . What was the effect on Moses ofspending forty days with God in themount? What did he do so that thepeople could look upon him withoutfear? Ex. 34:29-35.

NOTE."By this brightness, God designedto impress upon Israel the sacred, exaltedcharacter of His law, and the glory of thegospel revealed through Christ. . . . It was

ary? Lev. 16:2.

NOTE."In the sathat were the eartdwelling place, one aHis presence. T hecherubim at its enlifted by any handveil and intrude unmystery of the mosFor above the mercworshiping angels dHoliest, glory uponlook and live. O n tappointed for miniplace, the high prietered God's presenccense veiled the glTestimonies, vol. 8, p

8 . What conditit impossible forto enter the tab35; 1 Kings 8:107:1-3.

9. When Isaiahvision the gloryenly sanctuary, wcerning its effects6:1-4; Rev. 15:8.

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ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS CANSTAND CHRIST'S SLOKY.

N O T E . A t Christ's resurrection a singleangel appeared. Yet this w as sufficient tocause a great earthquake and make theusually brave Roman guards become "asdead men." Matt. 28:2-4. Think of thedazzling glory that will characterize Christ'ssecond advent "when He shall come in Hisown glory, and in His Father's, and of theholy angels." Matthew 25:31 says that allthe holy angels will come with Him. N owonder the same verse says that He shall"sit upon the throne of His glory" !

1 2. What effect will th e glory ofChri st's cominghave upon the wickedIsa. 2:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-9.

N O T E . " I t is no arbitrary decree on thepart of God that excludes the wicked fromheaven: they are shut out by their own un-

died to redeem(1956 ed.), pag13. Why

tends Christ'sth e hearts of

NOTE.God 'doers, but notpillar of clouPharoah's plansthe Israelites' "radiance of dapage 287), so twicked withofollowers."To His fabeen a daily coThey have livecommunion wglory of the Llight of th e knin the face offlected. Now trays of the bKing in His masons (1941 ed.)

Questio1. Which brthe thought o

God's person o2. What effecon our countemore time with3. As you th

STUDY H E L P S : "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 103-114, 12Ages," pages 315-320; "The Seventh-day Adventist Bi

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lesson texts; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" of JuDAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND R ECOR

Check HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. DSunday: Questions 1-4. DMonday: Questions 5-7. ' ' DTuesday: Questions 8-10. D

Wednesday: QuesThursday: Read froFriday: Redd furth

Helps; review e

Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. The Power of God's Spoken Word

1. Universe maintained by the word.Heb. 1:1-3. 2. The worlds created by the word.Ps. 33:6, 9; 148:5.3. God's word like fire and hammer.Jer. 23:29.4. Judgments on wicked by the word.2 Peter 3:5-7.5. Healing through the word. P s. 107:2 0; Matt. 8:8 .

II. Spiritual Blessings Through theWritten Word

6. New birth by the word.' John 3:3;James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23.

7. Spiritual gro1 Peter 2:2.8. Sin in the lifword. Ps; 115:25-27.9. Abiding in CJohn 15:4, 710. Holy Spirit' Eph. 6:17.11. Eternal life6:63; 5:24.III. Eternal and U

God's Word 12. God's word

Mark 13:31;13 . Warning totempt to c22:18,19.

T H E L E S S O NIntroduction

The term "word of God" is threefold inmeaning: It indicates God's spoken word;it describes the written word, the Scrip

reading and contemwould be regardedInfinite One." Tes"The Saviour deHis followers on the

NOTE. "Th e work of creation cannot beexplained by science. What science can ex NOTE. "Thth e worlds in

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plain the mystery of life ?" 'Through faith we understand that theworlds were framed by the word of God,so that things which are seen were not madeof things which do appear.' Hebrews 11:3...."In the creation of .the earth, God wasnot indebted to pre-existing matter. 'Hespake, and it was; ...He commanded, andit stood fast.' Psalm 33:9. A ll things, material or spiritual, stood up before the LordJehovah at His voice and were created forHis ow n purpose. The heavens and all thehost of them, the earth and all things therein, came into existence by the breath ofHis mouth."The Ministry of Healing,pages 414, 415.

3. Through what illustrations doesGod indicate the power that His wordpossesses? Jer. 23:29.

4. Through what means was theearth destroyed by the Flood, and whatfuture event is to take place by. thesame power? 2 Peter 3:5-7.

5. What examples are given of thehealing power of God's word? Ps.107:20; Matt. 8:8 .

N O T E . " I t was by His word that Jesushealed disease and cast out demons; by His

God. This wlife. Every coby the will, rewith it the lifeforms the nain the image o

7. Followmust take pliever? Wha1 Peter 2:2.

NOTE."Alresented as eChrist. . . . Emust be supplmust be daily and practicedment, to keeplect of the wsoul. The woas one meditatruths of Godupon the wothe word to tAppropriatingnecessities is ttree of life thnations. Studyword, for itSabbath Schoo

8. Whathave on sinJohn 15:3; E

the Apostles, pageSpirit is received thrparent that the latte

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"CREATION, NEW BIRTH,HEALINS,ANOETERNAL LIFE COME THROUGH THEWORD Of GOO.

9. What close relationship didChrist say He and His followers shouldbear one to another? How is this tobe accomplished? John 15:4, 7.NOTE. "I t is through the word thatChrist abides in His followers. This is thesame vital union that is represented byeating His flesh and drinking His blood. T hewords of Christ are spirit and life. Receiving them, you receive the life of theVine. Y ou live 'by every word that pro-ceedeth out of.the mouth of God." Matt.4:4."The Desire of Ages, : page 677."The .reception of the word, the breadfr6m heaven, is declared to be the receptionof Christ Himself. A s the word of Godis received into the soul, we partake of theflesh and blood of the Son of God. ...A sthe blood is formed in the body by the food

who are being faithf11. What sup

through the wor6:63; 5:24.

NOTE. "Th e worEvery seed has in itciple. In it the life oSo there is life inevery command andword of God is theGod, by which thefilled and the promifaith receives the wolife and character ofLessons, page 38 .

Eternal and Unof God

12. How long dure? Mark 13:3

N O T E . " T h a t wguilt of sin has aheart to make manThe Lord has saidstudied and obeyedthe practical life; tas the character ofday, today, and foMinisters, pages 80,

13 - What war

lesson 13, for June 27, 1959

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God's Wonderful FatherhoMEMORY V E R S E : "Like as a father pitieth his children

that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remePs. 103:13, 14. . . i- '

STUDY H E L P S : "Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing(1943 ed., pp. 154-156); "Christ's Ob'ject Lessons,""Education," pages 151-154, 295-297; "The Minist472; "The Seventh-day Adventist Bible CommentaHelp in "Review and Herald" of June 11.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RCheck HereSabbath afternoon: General survey. D

Sunday: Questions 1-3. DMonday: Questions 4-7. fjTuesday: Questions 8-11. D

Wednesday:Thursday: ReFriday: Read

Helps; rev

Lesson OutlineIntroductionI. God's Relation to Man

1. W e are taught to call God "Father."Matt. 6:9.2. This makes Christians sons anddaughters of God. 1 John 3:1, 2.3. Title of spiritual Father reserved forGod and Christ. .Isa. 9:6; Matt.23 :9 ; 1 Cor. 8:5, 6; Eph. 4:6.II. The Father's Love for Man

4. Equal to His love for Christ. John17:23.

III. The FatheChildren

7 . God ca5:7.8. He knoPs. 13913.9. He wilPs.48:10. He wil1 Cor.11. He pro

Matt.12 . He shaIsa. 43IV. God and

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and abundant love of God." Testimoniesto Ministers, page 192.As in past ages, the world still is in greatneed of understanding God as Father. Thisconcept will bring peace to the heart, comfort in the hour of sorrow, and hope.to al lwho have wandered away from the Father'shouse.

God's Relation to Man1. By what affectionate title did

Jesus teach His followers to addressGod? Matt. 6:9.

NOTE."In order to strengthen our confidence in God, Christ teaches us to addressHim by a new name, a name entwined withthe dearest associations of the human heart.He gives us the privilege of calling the in finite God our Father. This name, spokento Him and of Him, is a sign of our love andtrust toward Him, and a pledge of His re gard and relationship to us. Spoken whenasking His favor or blessing, it is as musicin His ears. That we might not /think itpresumption to call Him by this name, Hehas repeated it again and again. ( He desire'sus to become familiar with the app ellation." Christ's Object Lessons (1941 ed.), pages141, 142.

2. Since God is pur "Father," whatrelationship do we sustain to Him?1 John 3:1,2.

NOTE."God regards us as His children.

O UR ELDER BROTA CCE PT A BL E T

NOTE."Whateveor think, Christiansis only on e God, anto rule over them. who rules over a poily and others who the world's populatithings, and by virtpower and authorithe -earth." TheBible Commentary,

The Father's4. How'great ikind? John 17:23

NOTE."Only Heand depth of the lovmanifest. Nothing

how! So those who are deceived by Satanlook upon God as hard and exacting. They NOTE. "Thmakes it your

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regard Him as watching to denounce andcondemn, as unwilling to receive the sinnerso long as there is a legal excuse for nothelping him. His law they regard as a restriction upon men's happiness, a burdensome yoke from which they are glad to escape. But he whose eyes have been openedby the love of Christ will behold God asfull of compassion. He does not appear as atyrannical, relentless being, but as a fatherlonging to embrace his repenting son,"Christ's Object Lessons (1941 ed.), page 204.6. What evidence of the Father'sJove do His earthly children sometimesmisunderstand? What is God's pur-'pose in this discipline? Heb. 12:6-11;1 Peter 4: 12, 13; Rev. 3:19.

NOTE."Tria ls and obstacles are theLord's chosen methods of discipline andHis appointed conditions of success. Hewho reads the hearts of men knows theircharacters better than they themselves knowthem. He sees that some have powers andsusceptibilities which, rightly directed,might be used in the advancement of Hiswork. In His providence He brings thesepersons into different positions and variedcircumstances that they" may discover intheir character the defects which have beenconcealed from their own knowledge. Hegives them opportunity to correct these defects and to fit themselves for His service.Often He permits the fires of affliction toassail them that they may be purified."The Ministry of Healing, page 471.

the name of Fabode; He helistens to everthe sorrows asoul, regardsto father, mobor. He carelove and merflowing to sFrom th e Mopage 105.9 . Whatto play in tdren? P s. 48

NOTE. "B uyou acknowledbe guided by Hin all things,changeless. Yyour life." TBlessing (195610 . Whatto help Hissuccessfully?

11. HowFather willand spiritua84:11; Matt8 :32 .

14. What wonderful invitation will will at last 'see HiChrist extend to the redeemed? What shall be in their forprivileges will be granted them? Matt. 4 - A nd what is the

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95-3-i- l ? < v t r 7-7- V91 to see God? What.n,.ev. L.I, D.ZI. .than to look upon thHim as Father ? " Tpage 421.15. What exalted privilege willbring supreme joy to the redeemed? Questions f

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