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What is the nature of the salvation which is as- sured to the Israel of God? Isa. 45: 17. 9. What is this salvation able to do for those who ac- cept it? Jude 24, 25. "There shall be delay no longer"—our confidence. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 3 10. What warning is given to those who "neglect" it? Heb. 2 : 3. 11. After so full provision for free salvation, what will be the final experience of those who "neglect" it? Jer. 8 : 20. 12. When .only is the "accepted time" for receiving salvation? 2 Cor. 6: 2 ; Heb. 3 : 15. 13. When is it to be received in all its fulness? Heb. 9 : 28; 1 Peter 1 : 7-9. Note. Salvation means to save from sin, and from all of its woeful results, of which the "second death" is the ultimate. It is, therefore, a message of life, instead of death, a message of fulness of joy, instead of unutterable woe. This•is, in brief, the "Great Salvation." The whole scheme is beyond our comprehension, yet we can joyfully and thankfully avail ourselves of all of its benefits. LESSON I1.—The Head of the Plan of Salvation. OCTOBER 13, 1906. Questions. 1. Who is the head of the plan of salvation Ps. 68 : 19, 20; John 3 : 16. Note 1. 2. What should this fact cause His children to do? Ps. 68:3, 4; 67:5. 3. What does the Lord desire to have proclaimed to the people ? Isa. 40: 9. (Compare Revised Version.) 4. Wherein is this salvation revealed? Rom. 1 : 16. 5. How only can the righteousness of the Gospel be appropriated? Verse 17. "This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." 4 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 6. In what language does the Psalmist describe the helplessness of man? Ps. 146: 3, 4 (margin). 7. From the standpoint of His great power and ma- jesty, how does the Lord regard the inhabitants of earth ? Isa. 40 : 15, 17, 22 ; Dan. 4 : 35. 8. How does He regard individuals among the na- tions who fear Him ? Isa. 66 : 1, 2 ; 57 : 15 ; Acts 10 : 35. 9. What does God ask the children of men to do ? Isa. 55 :6, 7 ; Eze. 33 :11. 10. To what is His pity likened? Ps. 103: 13. 11. What assurance does He give to those who trust Him ? Isa. 41: 10, 13; 40 : 28-31. 12. When is our • salvation to be fully revealed ? 1 Peter 1: 5. How are we kept that we may receive it ? 13. Knowing that we are living in the last days, what is it high time to do? Why? Rom. 13: 11, 12. 14. To whom will the redeemed of all nations ascribe their salvation ? Rev. 7 : 9. 10. 15. With what will the Lord adorn the meek ? Ps. 149: 4. 16. What ought men, therefore, to do? Ps. 107 :8. Note. "The plan for our redemption was not an after-thought, a plan formulated after the fall of Adam. It was a revelation of `the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eter- nal.' It was an unfolding of the principles that from eternal ages have been the foundation of God's throne. Prom the be- ginning, God and Christ knew of the apostasy 'of Satan, and of the fall of man through the deceptive power of the apostate. God did not ordain that sin should exist, but He foresaw its existence, and made provision to meet the terrible emergency. So The offerings for this quarter go to the most needy fields. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 5 great was His love for the world, that lie covenanted to give His only-begotten Son, `that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' "—Desire of Ages, page 80. "Before the foundations of the earth were laid, the Father and the Son had united in a covenant to redeem man if he should be overcome by Satan. They had clasped their hands in a solemn pledge that Christ should become the surety for the human race. This pledge Christ has fulfilled. When upon the cross He cried out, 'It is finished,' Ho addressed the .e'ather. The compact had been fully carried out. Now He declared, 'Father, it is finished. I have done Thy will, 0 My God. I have completed the work of redemption. If Thy justice is satisfied, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am.' "—Id., pa,f 834. LESSON 111.—A Just God and a Saviour. OCTOBER 20, 1906. Questions. 1. In what doe's God's highest pleasure consist? Isa. 65 : 18, 19 ; Ps. 149 : 4 ; Isa. 62 : 4, 5. Why is He called a "jealous God"? Note 1. 2. What is said of the enduring nature of the love of God for His people? Jer. 31 : 3. What is the measure of His love ? John 3 : 16. Note 2. 3. Whom should the "created" people praise? Ps. 102 : 18 ; Eph. 2 : 10. 4. Why is this praise due? Ps. 102: 19, 20 (mar- gin): Who refused to loose those that were appointed to death? Isa. 14 : 12, 16, 17 (margin of verse 17). 5. What appeal does the Psalmist make to men to know the Lord ? Ps. 34 : 8. 6. How tenderly did the Lord Weep His people an- ciently? Deut. 32 : 9, 10. Nine-tenths of the women of India never heard of a 'Saviour. 6 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 7. To what extent does He" have a watch-care over them Ps. 121 : 4-8. Note 3. 8. What is He declared to be ? Deut. 33 : 27. How do we make Him our refuge? 9. In whom can .the redeemed fully rejoice? Isa. 61: 10. When can they rejoice, and why? 10. What attribute of God is shown in continuing to offer salvation to men? 2 Peter 3: 9, 15.' 11. Notwithstanding the Lord's long-suffering, what must surely come? 2 Peter 3 : 10; Rev. 22 : -1.1, 12. Note 4. 12. What, therefore, is the duty of mankind? Isa. 55 : 6, 7. 13. All the power of the eternal God being pledged to secure our salvation, what responsibility is laid upon us ? Heb. 2: 3. Notes. 1. God delights in the association of pure, intelligent creatures. This is likewise the greatest delight that the human mind can experience. Our Father knows full well that we can be supremely happy only in His service, and .when our minds are filled with His thoughts, and our eyes behold His glory; even as the Saviour, having the highest happiness of His followers at heart, said, "Fa- ther, I will that they also whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am; that they may behold My glory which Thou hast given Me; for Thou lovedst Me before the foundation of the world." From this view-point, God is a jealous God, jealous for the supreme happiness of His people—for the service of any other than the true God can only bring them misery. It is for this reason that He says, "My glory will I not give to another," for if His glory were bestowed upon another, it would make "an- other" an object of worship, which would result in confusion and sorrow to some of God's creatures. He only glorified His Son with Himself, and not separately. See John 17:5. 2. " Through every age, through every hour, the love of God had been exercised toward the fallen race. Notwithstanding the The needs of the cause of God are world-wide. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 7 perversity of men, the signals of mercy had been continually ex- hibited. And when the fulness of the time had come, the Diety was glorified by pouring upon the world a flood of healing grace that was never to be obstructed or withdrawn till the plan of salvation should be fulfilled."—Desire of Ages, page 37. " The heart of the human father yearns over his son. He looks into the face of his little child, and trembles at the thought of life's peril. He longs to shield his dear one from Satan's power, to hold him back from temptation and conflict. To meet a bitter er conflict and a more fearful risk, God gave His only- begotten Son, that the path of life might be made sure for our little ones. 'Herein is love.' Wonder, 0 heavens! and be aston- ished, 0 earth! "—Id., page 49. 3. "I have seen the tender love that God has for His people, and it is very great. I saw angels over the saints with their wings spread about them. Each saint had an attending angel. If the saints wept through discouragement, or were in danger, the angels that ever attended them would fly quickly upward to carry the tidings, and the angels in the city would cease to sing. Then Jesus would commission another angel to descend to encourage, watch over, and try to keep them from going out of the narrow path; but if they did not take heed to the watchful care of these angels, and would not be comforted by them, but continued to go astray, the angels would look sad and weep. They would bear the tidings upward, and all the angels in the city would weep, and then with a loud voice say, Amen. But if the saints fixed their eyes upon the prize before them, and, glorified God by prais- ing Him, then the angels would bear the glad tidings to the city, and the angels in the city would touch their golden harps and sing with a loud voice, Alleluia! and. the heavenly arches would ring with their lovely songs."—Early Writings, pages 81, SL 4. The greatest possible danger to the children of men is to presume upon, or abuse, God's mercy; for probation for each individual will close all too soon, and when despised mercy no longer lingers, many will be surprised. See Isa. 33:14. LESSON TV.—The Captain of Our Salvation. OCTOBER 27, 1906. Questions. 1. By what title is Jesus designated in His relation to the plan of salvation? lleb. 2: 10. Prayerfully consider the unuttered fields. 8 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 2. What is He to all who obey Him? Heb. 5: 9. 3. Name one person who was said to be waiting for the advent of this Captain and Author of salvation. Luke 2 : 25. 4. What had been revealed to Him by the Holy Spirit? Luke 2:26. 5. Being directed to the temple at the exact moment of our Saviour's presentation, what did he say ? Verses 30-32. 6. What was the Saviour called more than 500 years before He was born into the human family? Dan. 7: 13. Note 1. 7. Why did He become the Son of Man? Heb. 2: 17. 8. Unto whom was He born? Isa. 9:6. What titles are here ascribed to .Him? 9. What record have we of His pre-existence? Gen. 1 : 26; Micgh 5 :.2 ; John 17 : 5. 10. What testimony is given of His agency in crea- tion? John 1: 1-3 ; Col. 1: 15, 16; Heb. 1: 1, 2. 11. What exhibition of creative power is seen in con- nection with the plan of salvation? Eph. 2 : 10; 4: 22-24. 12. What evidence did He give of creative power re- vealed through Him while in the world? Note 2. 13. To what extent is He able to bring complete sal- vation to man? Heb. 7 : 25. 14. Of what did He speak, by His Spirit, to the prophets before lie become man? 1 Peter 1: 9-11. 15. What was the Saviour's purpose in coming into the world? 1 Tim. 1: 15; Matt. 1: 21. The Deeds of the cause of God are world-wide. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 9 16. For what does He come the second time? Heb. 9 : 28. 17. What will be said in that clay by those who are waiting for him? Isa. 25: 9. 18. What will the wicked do and say ? Rev. 6 : 14-17 ;. Isa. 2 :18-21. Notes. 1. The Spirit called Christ the "Son of Man" through the prophet 500 'years before Re was born into the human family, and nearly 2,500 years prior to the actual fulfilment of the prophecy in, anticipation of His being born "unto Os." 2. Christ gave abundant evidence of His creative power while in the world, by healing the lame and those who had the leprosy; restoring sight to the blind, and hearing to the (leaf; by supply- ing bread to the multitude, turning water into wine, and raising the dead. LESSON V.—The Holy Spirit—Receiving the Seal. NOVEMBER 3, 1906. Questions. 1. After receiving the gospel for our salvation, with what are we sealed? Eph. 1:13; 14. 2. Against. what are we warned? Eph. 4: 30 ; Heb. 10 : 28, 29. Note 1. What should be our .prayer? Ps. 51: 11. •3. Who abides with us through the presence of the indwelling Spirit? John 14: 23. 4. What promise is made to those who open the door of the heart? Rev. 3 : 20. We expend sixty per cent of our efforts upon four per cent of our field. 10 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 5. What danger accompanies delay in this matter? Prov. 1: 24-28. Note 2. 6. In what manner do many entertain the Saviour? Jer. 14 : 8. 7. If His presence is retained, what power is brought into our lives? Matt. 28: 18; Eph. 3: 16, 17. 8. For what should we therefore pray? Phil. 1: 19; Ps: 51 : 12. 9. What will the Holy Spirit bring to our hearts ? Rom. 5: 5. 10. What invitation is extended to all thrOugh the Spirit? Rev. 22: 17. 11. What did God's Spirit cease to do in the days of Noah? Gen. 6 : 3. How long did it strive? 12. What are some of the gifts of the Spirit ? 1 Cor. 12 : 8-11, 28. 13. In what is the last church to be complete? 1 Cor. 1: 6-8. 14. What must first appear in the lives of God's peo- ple before they can safely be trusted' with these gifts? Gal. 5: 22, 23. Notes. 1. "In every age there is given to men their day of light and privilege, a probationary time in which they may become recon- ciled to God. But there is a limit to this grace. Mercy may plead for years and be slighted and rejected; but there comes a time when mercy makes her last plea. The heart becomes so hardened that it ceases to respond to the Spirit of God. Then the sweet, winning voice entreats the sinner no longer, and reproofs and warnings cease."—Desire of Ages, page 587. 2. ''Light comes to the soul through God's Word, through His servants, or by the direct agency of His Spirit; but when one ray "Pray ye therefore. the Lord of the harvest that He will send forth laborers into His harvest." SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 11 of light is disregarded, there is a partial benumbing of the spiritual perceptions, and the second revealing of light is less clearly dis- cerned. So the darkness increases, until it is night in the soul. Thus it had been with these Jewish leaders. They were convinced that a divine power attended Christ, but in order to resist the truth, they attributed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan. In doing this they deliberately chose deception; they yielded them- selves to Satan, and henceforth they were controlled by his power."—Desire of Ages, page 322. "In rejecting Christ, the Jewish people committed the unpar- donable sin; and, by refusing the invitation of mercy, we may commit the same error. We offer insult to the Prince of life, and put Him to shame before the synagogue of Satan, and before the heavenly universe, when we refuse to listen to His delegated mes- sengers, and instead listen to the agents of Satan, who would draw the soul away from Christ. So long as one dces this, he can find no hope or pardon, and he will finally lose all desire to be recon- ciled to God."—Id., page 524. LESSON VI.—Work of the Angels in the Plan of Salvation. NOVEMBER 10, 1906. , Questions. 1. Who minister to those who 'are heirs of salvation? Heb. 1: 13, '14. 2. What two classes of these beings are mentioned? Ps. 103: 20; Jude 6; Rev. 12: 7. 3. What is the probable proportion of those who "kept not their first estate"? Rev. 12:3, 4, 9. Note 1. 4. What number at least are still loyal to God? Rev. 5 : 11; Dan. 7: 9, 10: 5. In what work are all the.heavenly angels engaged? Heb. 1 : 14. Note 2. 6. What comparison is drawn between the angels and the Son? Heb. 1 : 4-9. The Son of God beggared Himself to enrich us. I`2 SABBATH-SCHOOL LTSSON QUARTERLY 7. What is their attitude toward the Son? Heb. 1: 6. S. Should men worship these heavenly messengers? Rev. 19 : 10. Will they permit worship ? How have they shown their loyalty to God? Rev. 22:8, 9. 9. What promise of protection does the Lord give us? Ps. 34 : 7. 10. When Hezekiah was king of Judah, what did Sennacherib, king of Assyria, attempt to do ? 2 Chron. 32 : 1. 11. What became of Sennacherib's army? Isa. 37: 36. How many angels are mentioned as engaged in this destructiOn? Note 3. 12. What promise was thus verified? Ps. 34 :7. What. was the secret of this miraculous protection? 2 Kings 18 : 3, 5, 6. 13. When Daniel, the "greatly beloved of the Lord," was in urgent need of protection and deliverance, who was sent to his relief ? • Dan. 6: 16, 17. 14. Who was sent to warn Lot concerning the destruc- tion decreed upon Sodom? Gen. 19:1. Note 4. 15. As Lot lingered, what did the angels do for his safety ? Gen. 19:16. 16. In what do the angels of the Lord have a special interest? 1 Peter 1:10, 12 (mark the last clause of verse 12). 17. Preparatory to the final deliverance of God's peo- ple from this present world, what work is done by the angels ? Rev. 7:1-3. 18. What is the last joyful work of the angels in The needs of the cause of God are world-wide. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 13 making the great plan of salvation complete? Blatt. 24 : 31. Notes. 1. "God informed Satan that to His Son alone He would reveal His secret purposes, and He required all the family in heaven, even Satan, to yield Him implicit, unquestioned obedience; but that lie (Satan) had proved _himself unworthy a place in heaven. Then Satan exultingly pointed to his sympathizers, comprising nearly .one-half of all the angels, and exclaimed, These are with me! Will you expel these also, and make such a void in heaven? He then declared that he was prepared to resist the authority of Christ, and to defend his place in heaven by force of might, strength against strength."—spirit of Prophecy, Vol. 1, page ee. 2. "It is through Christ, by the ministration of His heavenly messengers, that every blessing comes from God to us."—Desire of Ages, Nye 140. 3. The prophet likeits the people of God to a: maiden, laughing, and shaking her head at this fierce foe. Think of this strong army- outside of Jerusalem, and "the virgin daughter of Zion" laughing and shaking her head at the heathen king's legions. Certainly she must have had confidence in divine protection. 4. When an earthly government sends an amLa ssador to another country, in such a representative is vested all the power of the nation in whose service he is. So when God commissions a heav- enly ambassador to represent the government of the Universe, all of the power of the kingdom of heaven is vested in the mes- senger neat for the accomplishment of God's purpose. LESSON 1711.—The Word of the Plan of Salvation. NOVEMBER 17, 1906. Questions. 1. What is the divine agency in the new birth? 1 Peter 1: 22, 23. 2' By what means are we sanctified? John 17 : 17. Whose word is truth? 3. To what should we hold fast? Titus 1: 9. "Litt up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." 14 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 4. How may we know that we are in Christ ? 1 John 2 : 4, 5. 5. By what does man live? Deut. 8: 3; Matt. 4: 4; 2 Tim. 2 : 15. 6. What example did the Saviour give us concerning the use of the Word? Luke 4: 4, 8, 12. Note 1. 7. What should we therefore do? Ps. 119: 11. For what purpose ? 8. What is said concerning the Word of God? Isa. 55: 10, 11. Note 2. 9. How long will the Word stand? 1 Peter 1: 23. 10. What does the Psalmist say .concerning the swift- ness of the Word? Ps. 147: 15. 11. How is all scripture given ? 2 Tim. 3: 16; 2 Peter 1: 21. For what purpose is it given? 12. What are the Scriptures able to do? 2 Tim. 3 : 15-17. 13. What promise is made to those who keep the Word? Rev. 3: 10. 14. What is Christ called? John 1: 1. Whose words did He speak? John 14: 24; 17:8. Note 3. 15. What instruction did Jesus give the Jews con- cerning the Word? John 5: 39. 16. How highly has God exalted His Word? Ps. 138 : 2. . 17. To what did Paul commend the elders of the church of Ephesus? Acts 20 : 32. What testimony did he bear regarding its efficacy ? "One dollar now is of more value to the work than ten dollars will be at some future period." SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 15 Notes. 1. "Whenever one is encompassed with clouds, perplexed by circumstances, or afflicted by poverty or distress, Satan is at hand to tempt and annoy. He attacks our weak points of character. He seeks to shake our confidence in God, who suffers such a con- dition of things to exist. We are tempted to distrust God, to question His love. Often the tempter comes to us as he came to Christ, arraying before us our weakness and infirmities. He hopes to discourage the soul, and to break our hold on God. Then he is sure of his prey. If we would meet him as Jesus did, we should escape many a defeat: By parleying with the enemy, we give him an advantage."—Desire of Ages, pages 120, 121. 2. The Word of God is not simply so many leaves, chapters and verses. It is a thing of life. If all copies of the Scriptures in existence were burned, the Word of God would still stand fast. Heb. 4:12, R. V.; 1 Peter 1:23. 3. "By coming to dwell.with us, Jesus was to reveal God both to men and to angels. He was the word of God,—God's thought made audible."—Desire of Ages, page 17. LESSON VIII.—The Testimony of Nature Concerning God's Power in Salvation. NOVEMBER 24, 1906: Questions. 1. What do the heavens declare? Ps. 19: I. What does the firmament show ? 2. What does each succeeding day and night reveal? Verse 2. If when night settled down over the earth, it depended on man to bring the day, how long would the night last ? Whose power then is displayed in the re- currence of night and day 3. How far reaching are these evidences of the crea- tive and upholding power of God? Verses 3, 4. 4. What inquiry is naturally raised by beholding the "There shall be delay no•longer"—our confidence. 16 . SABBATH-SOHOOL LESSON. QUARTERLY works of God in nature ? Isa. 40 : 26. Ans.—" Who bath created these things?" 5. By what is the true God distinguished? Jer. 10 : 10-12 ; Ps. 96 : 5. 6. When Paul p;:)claimed the "living God" to the heathen, how did he designate Him ? Acts 17 : 23-26. 7. When Barnabas and . Paul were regarded as "gods" by the people of Lystra, what did they say? Acts 14: 14, 15. What daily evidence does God give of His existence ? Verse 17. 8. What is the• gospel of Christ declared to be? Rom. 1 : 16. 9. Where and how is this power clearly revealed ? Verse 20. Is there then any excuse for unbelief ? 10. What is the cause of darkness in the heart? Versos 21, 22. 11. When men forsake the true God, what are they inclined to worship ? Rom. 1:23-25. Note 1. 12. What message, calling the minds of men back to the worship of the true God, will be given in the last days? Rev. 14 : 6-9. 13. What forces in nature have testified and arb tes- tifying to the fulfilment of prophecy? Luke 21: 25-28. 14. What exhibitions of His power did the Lord give, to Elijah? 1 Kings 19 : 9-13. Note 2. 15. How is the Lord calling the' attention of His peo- ple and of the world to the second coming of Christ? Matt. 24 : 29-33. We expend sixty per cent of our efforts upon four per cent of our field. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 17 Notes. 1. The first object worshiped by those who forsake the true God is self; the next is usually the sun, which is the brightest object visible to men. Then any object, either animate or in- animate, may be selected as an object of worship by the darkened mind. 2. After the wind, the earthquake, and the fire, God spoke to Elijah by a "still, small voice." While the Lord is using wind- storms, earthquakes, and great fires to herald His coming, He desires to speak to each of us by "the still, small voice" of His Spirit. LESSON LT.—The World to Come. DECEMBER 1, 1906. Questions. 1. What is the present condition of the whole crea- tion? Rom. 8: 22. 2. Does .this include the children of God? Verse 23; 2 Cor. 5: 4. Note 1. 3. Although in this condition, upon what can we safely reckon? Rom. 8:18. Why? Verses 16, 17. 4. How are We saved? Verse 24. What is this hope called? Where does it enter? Heb. 6:19, 20. Note 2. 5. Upon what does this hope rest? Verses -17, 18. 6. What promise was made to Abraham? Gen. 13: 14-16; Rorn. 4: 13. What is he called? Rom. 4: 11. For what did he look? Heb. 11: 10. 7. Who are partakers with Abraham in the promise? Matt. 5 : 5; Gal. 3: 29. 8. What has God prepared for them? Heb. 11: 16. 9. What forms an essential part of the Christian's hope? Acts 26:6-8. ".This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." 18 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 10. In connection with what great event will this be realized? 1 Thess. 4 : 16, 17; Phil. 3: 20, R. V. 11. In whom then is our hope centered? Mieah 4:8. 12. What has been promised to man ? Ileb. 2 : 5-8 ; Dan. 7: 26, 27. 13. What is this promised inheritance called? Rev. 21: 1. - What is its capital city ? Verse 2 ; Eze. 48 : 35. 14. What will be the condition of the inhabitants of the "New Earth " ? Isa. 33 :24 ; Isa. 35 :10 ; Rev. 21 :4. Note 3. 15. Who have a right to all the blessings of the new earth? Rev. 22: 14. Notes. 1. It is not death, or the condition of being "unclothed" that the redeemed long for, but pbssessing mortal flesh and being subject to death, there is a natural longing to be "clothed upon,' or to possess immortality. 2. There is probably not a single member of the human family who would endure the struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil were it not for that hope which is "an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast," which constitutes the helmet of salvation. The glorious prospects of "the world to come" thus constitute an important resource in the plan of salvation. 3. Joy is usually of a very transient nature here, but in the "world to come" the ransomed of the Lord will possess "ever- lasting joy." LESSON X.—Testimony of the Ages. DECEMBER 8, 1906. Questions. 1. What has the Lord declared from the beginning? Isa. 46: 9, 10. What do we call the power to foretell fu- ture events ? Note 1. Prayerfully consider the unentered fields. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 19 2. To what extent does the Lord control events ? 3. What is one strong evidence of the existing of an omniscient and omnipotent God ? Ans.—Fulfilled prophecy. 4. What was one of the earliest prophecies given to the human family ? Gen. 3 : 15. 5. To what extent has this prophecy teen fulfilled? Gal. 4 : 4 ; Rev. 12 : 1-4. 6. What portion of it is as yet unfulfilled? Heb. 2 : 14, 15. 7. What promise was made in Isa. 7 : 14 ? When, and in whom, was it fulfilled? Matt. 1: 18, 22, 23. 8. What prediction was given concerning the place of His birth? Micah 5: 2. Compare Matt. 2 : 3-6. 9. How definitely was the time of Christ's anointing and crucifixion foretold? Dan. 9 : 24-27. Note 2. 10. What prophecy was fulfilled in His death and burial? Isa. 53:.8, 9. What in His triumphal entry into Jerusalem? .Zech. 9: 9. Compare John 12 : 14-16. 11. How many things written of His first advent were literally fulfilled? Acts 13 : 29. 12. What was foretold of Babylon ? Isa. 13 :19-22 ; Jer. 51: 11, 28-31, 37. When, and how, was this prophecy fulfilled Dan. 5 : 30, 31. 13. What prophecy was made concerning ancient Tyre ? Eze. 26 : 3-6. How accurately has this been ' fulfilled ? Note 3. 14. What prophecy was made of Cyrus, king of Per- "The Advent message to the world in this generation"—our watchword. 20 • SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY sia? Isa. 44: 28; 45: 13. When and how was this ful- filled? Ezra 1 :1, 2. 15. What statement did Peter make concerning the certainty of divine prophecy? 2 Peter 1: 16-19. What exhortation is given relative to these prophetic utter- ances? Notes. 1. The power of the Creator to foretell future events implies foreknowledge, and the power also to fashion all things according to the council of His own will. As we may stand where our view is unobstructed, and he eye-witnesses of scenes which transpire before us; so God can look down through the stream of time, and with unclouded vision see the end, and all the intervening events, from the beginning. • 2. In the prophecy of the 2,300 days of Dan. 8:14, the exact date of the crucifixion of our Lord was foretold. This period began with the "going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem." This decree went forth 457 B. C. See Ezra 7. At the end of sixty-nine weeks, or 483 years, the "anointed One, the Prince" was to appear. Christ was anointed at His baptism with the Holy Spirit, A. D. 27, and began His work as "the Messiah. After ifs baptism He came into Galilee "preaching the gospel of God and saying, The time is fulfilled." No doubt He referred to prophetic time. In the midst, or middle, of the week, or three and one-half years later—A. D. 31—He was to be cut off, or be crucified, thus causing the "sacrifice and the oblation to cease." It would be well in this connection to make a care- ful study of the 2,300 days. .See "Thoughts," or "The Sanc- tuary and Its Cleansing." 3. "It [Tyre] is a Babel of broken walls, pillars, vaults, etc., there being not so much as one entire house left! Its present in- habitants are only a few poor wretches, harboring themselves in the vaults, and subsisting chiefly on fishing; who seem to be preserved in this place by divine Providence as a visible argu- ment how God has fulfilled His word concerning Tyre, that it should be the top of a rock, a place for fishers to dry their nets on."—Mandrell. "This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." SABEATII-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 21 LESSON XI.--The Ministry. DECEMBER 15, 1906. Questions. 1: To whom has God given the ministry of recon.cil- iation ? 2 Cor. 5 : 18, 19. Note 1. 2. What do true ministers thus become? Verse 20. In whose place do they plead ? 3. With whom are such co-workers ? 2 Cor. 5 : 21; 6 : 1. 4. How should they stand before their flocks? 2 Cor. 6 : 3. 5. In what should they show themselves approved? Verses 4-7. 6. What peculiar contrasts should appear in their lives? Verses 8-10. 7. What knowledge should inspire them to earnest- ness in persuading men ? 2 Cor. 5 : 10, 11. What power should constrain them? Verse 14. 8. How should they not handle the Word of God? 2 Cor. 4: 2. How can they commend themselves to every man's conscience? 9. Whom should they preach? 2 Cor. 4: 5. Whom should they not preach? 10. From what source do they get light and knowl- edge? Verse 6. In what is this treasure held? Verse 7. 11. What should they bear in their bodies Verses 10, 11. Whose life should be made manifest in them? 12. In what should the minister have full confidence The Deeds of the cause of God are world-wide. 22 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY before he speaks? Verse 13. Can he speak with power otherwise? Note 2. 13. What knowledge encourages him in his ministry.? Verse 14. 14. For whose sake is the work of the minister? Verse 15. To whose glory will it all redound? 15. What should this encouragement prevent? Verse 16 (first clause). What renewal is of daily recurrence? Verse 16 (last clause) ; Eph. 3 : 17. 16. How does the true minister regard affliction? 2 Cor. 4 : 17. What does it work for him ? 17. In contrast with heavenly things; bow will the afflictions of this life appear? Verses 17, 18. Notes. 1. While this scripture applies especially to ministers of the Gospel, it does not exclude others also. The Lord has given to all a part in the work of reconciliation. 2. He who preaches should not only believe what he teaches, but should conscientiously practice the same.' The most effectual way of preaching is by practicing. Rom. 2:21-23. " The teaching of Christ was the expression of an inwrought conviction and experience, and those who learn of Him become teachers after the same divine order. The Word of God, spoken by one who is himself sanctified through it, has a life-giving power that makes it attractive to the hearers, and convicts them that it is a living reality."—Desire of Ages, page 142. LESSON XII.—The High Calling. DECEMBER 22, 1906. Questions. 1. What is one thing essential to our salvation ? Rom. 10 : 13, 14. The offerings for this quarter go to thy most needy fields. SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 23 2. What thing is of paramount importance with the preacher? Verse 15.—That he be sent of God. 3. If he is truly sent of God, what is laid upon him? 1 Cor. 9 : 16. 4. What should he preach? 2 Tim. 4: 1, 2. To what is the Word of the Lord likened? Jer. 23: 28, 29. 5. Whose approval should he seek ? 2 Tim. 2 : 15. Of what should he make full proof ? 2 Tim. 4 : 5. 6. What is the declared purpose of the ministry? 2 Tim. 2 : 10. 7. What solemn responsibility does the Lord lay upon the ministry ? Eze. 33 : 7, 8. 8. What responsibility will those have to meet to whom the minister delivers God's message? Verse 9. 9. By delivering God's message, what does the min- ister become to the two classes who hear him? 2 Cor. 2 : 15, 16. What makes the difference? 10. What divine unction should attend his preaching? 1 Cor. 2 : 4 ; Acts 10 : 44. 11. To this end whom .must he preach? 1 Cor. 2: 2; 3 : 11. 12. How diligent should the ministry be in the ex- ercise of their gift ? 2 Tim. 1 : 6 ; Acts 6 : 4. 13. How should the minister regard himself ? 1 Cor. 3 : 5-9. 14. How should he be regarded by the church ? 1 Tim. 5 :17 ; 1 Thess. 5 : 12, 13. 15. How has the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should be supported? 1 Cor. 9 :14. Prayerfully consider the unentered fields. 24 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 16. Prom whom does the commission come, and what promise goes with it? Matt. 28: 19, 20. 17. What promise is for soul-winners ? Dan. 12 : 3. Note. Note. • It is said of Jesus, that "for the joy that was set before Him," He "endured the cross, despising the shame." That joy is in seeing the blood-bought throng before the throne, "filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory," and of knowing that all this bliss could not have been experienced had it not been for His sacrifice. Isa. 53:11. The faithful minister will share in the joy of his Lord, when he himself stands before the throne and sees around him the vouchers of his ministry, the flock his care has nourished, fed, and saved. LESSON XIII.—Ye Ave My Witnesses. DECEMBER 29, 1906. Questions. 1. What should be the work of Christ's followers in the world? Acts 1: 8. 2. What does Christ say of them? Matt. 5: 14. 3. What prayer for unity did Christ utter? John 17: 20, 21. Of what would this be an infallible evidence to the world? Verse 23. 4. What kind of a church does the Lord desire? Eph. 1:4; 5:27. 5. In what attitude does the Lord desire us to stand before the world? Phil. 2:15. What are we to hold forth? Verse 16. 6. Of what are we members? 1 Cor. 12: 12, 13, 27. "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that He will send • forth laborers into His harvest." SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 25 7. What should not exist in the body of Christ? Verses 25-27. 8. What should occupy the minds of the members of His body? Phil. 4 : 8. 9. What should rule in their hearts ? Col. 3 : 15. In whose name shoUld they work ? Verse 17. Note 1. 10. How should we walk ? 1 Thess. 2 : 12. 11. For what purpose did Christ give Himself for the church ? Titus 2 : 14. What exhortation is given in 1 Peter 1 : 15, 16 ? 12. What is done by some who profess to know God? Titus 1 : 16. 13. What is the logical result of such a course? Horn. 2: 24. Note 2. 14. What are Christians declared to be? 2 Cor. 3: 2. Note 3. 15. For what purpose has the Lord chosen us ? 1 Peter 2 : 9. 16. How should we therefore walk ? Eph. 5 : 1, 2, 8 ; Col. 1 : 10. Notes. 1. If it is our duty and privilege "in whatsoever we do in word or deed to do all in the name of the Lord Jesus," then we should be careful to see that our every word and action adorn that worthy name whereby we are called. 2. The greatest "stumbling-block" in the way of unbelievers is the inconsistent course of professed believers. By ungodly lives, they often give occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, and to scoff at the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. By such that blesesd name is trampled in the mire. 3. The world at large will not come to the Word of God to receive light, and to learn the way of salvation. While it is true "The Advent message to the world in this generation"-our watchword. 26 SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY that the works of God in nature are a constant witness to all, yet the Lord's true disciples will give infallible proof in their lives of the reality of the religion of Jesus Christ. "Now that Jesus has ascended to heaven, His disciples are His representatives among men, and one of the most effective ways of winning souls to Him is in exemplifying His character in our daily lives. Our influence upon others depends not so much upon what we say as upon what we are. Men may combat and defy our logic; they may resist our appeals; but a life of disinterested love is an argu- ment they can not gainsay. A consistent life, characterized by the meekness of Christ, is a power in the world."—Desire of Ages, pages 141, 142. effillmilif04100.112•00461041014G0118414.1104800.1100440464142 A FRESH BIBLES NEW STOCK tlitemoctozwoomemspootococisoit000serseafteat.e.13 "I want a light, thin Bible with the largest type made." How often has every Bible salesman heard this re- quest. The day of the Bible with voluminous Helps is past, and the day of the very thin Bible is here. And this is only one of the numerous points we have learned about the kinds of Bibles our customers want. They also want the most durable leathers, the most sat- isfactory papers, the handiest Bibles for the pocket, the most helpful styles for the student, the most attractive and serviceable for the children. In laying in our new stock—all our old books were burned—these points have all been carefully consid- ered as a glance over the following list will prove. If the information is not sufficient, please write -for a more complete description and it will be gladly given. FOR CHURCH SCHOOLS All Bibles on this page have References and Gold Edges. 03008—Pearl type; size of book, 53Ax3% inches. This is a small facsimile, leather-covered Bible, with overlapping edges. Contains self-pronouncing dictionary of Scripture proper names, harmony of the Gospels, maps, etc. This book is one of our best sellers and has always given satisfaction. It is especially adapted to church-school purposes ti31.00 03028x—Pearl type, but black faced. Size, 5%x3y8 inches. Binding same as above. It is printed on the celebrated "Oa ford India paper," and being only % of an inch in thickness, is a very light and convenient book to carry. $1.70 03108x—Ruby type. Size, 5%3E4 inches, and only 3/4 of an inch in thickness. Leather cover, overlapping edges. Con- tains self-pronouncing dictionary, harmony of the Gospels,, Chron- ological tables, maps, etc. This is the lightest, and most com- pact reference Bible made. India paper. $1.75 For some of the older students in our church schools who re- quire a concordance, we recommend the following: 03271—Minion type, size, 71-/i x5 inches. Leather cover with overlapping edges. Concordance and maps $1.50 NOTE: All Bibles marked "Facsimile" contain just 1,000 pages of text, and any particular verse will be found exactly in the same position on the page of all Bibles thus described. TEXT BIBLES 07—Pearl type; size, 51Ax33 inches. This is a small, limp, leather-covered Bible, with round corners and gold edges. A good book for the money. Suitable for Sabbath-school teachers to use for gift purposes. $ .55 012—Same as above, only the binding has overlapping edges $ .75 FOR ROME STUDY A Very Large Type Bible 01603—Small pica type. Size, 91/4 x5% inches. Plain, limp leather cover with round corners. It contains a Family Register and twelve maps. It contains the largest and black- est type found in any hand Bible. Just the thing for night study $2.00 POCKET BIBLES We believe the following styles of pocket Bibles are the very best to be found on the market, and from our experience we know they give satisfaction. We know of copies which have been in continual use for seven to ten years. All Bibles on this page have References and Gold Edges. 02003x—Brilliant type;, size, 3/8 x21/ inches and only about half an inch thick. Leather cover, with overlapping edges. Weight only four ounces. It is the very best Bible for the price we have ever seen. $1.75 02005x—Diamond type; size, 5x3% inches. A better bound book than the above. Leather lined, silk sewed, and overlapping edges. Facsimile series • $2.25 02020x—Diamond type; size, 5x3 3/ inches. Bound in best grade morocco leather, calf lined, overlapping edges, silk sewed. It is the most durable and beautiful cover known. Facsimile series. $3.75 03020x—Pearl type; size, 5%2(33/ inches. It contains self-pronouncing dictionary, harmony of the Gospels, maps, etc. Binding same as 02020x. It is very flexible, and altogether a handsome book. Facsimile series $4.00 All of the above styles are printed on the celebrated "Oxford India paper," and are therefore very light anad durable. REFERENCE BIBLES WITH CONCORDANCE Inasmuch as the Bible with all the Teachers' Helps is some- what bulky, there is a growing demand for a book with con- cordance, subject index, and a few of the more necessary tables and maps. Here are four of the best of this style. 03274—Minion type; size, 71/4 x5 inches. Good leather cover, leather lined and silk sewed, gold edges $2.75 03272x—Size the same as above. Being printed on India paper it is only seven-eights of an inch thick. Very light. Leather bound $2.40 03464x—Minion type; size, 7 34x51/1 inches; facsimile edi- tion. Bound in a good durable grade of leather, with over- lapping edges, and leather lined. Gold edges $5.00 03470x—Minion type; facsimile edition. Size, same as above. Bound in best grade of levant morocco leather, overlapping edges, calf lined, and is the finest concordance Bible we carry. This is a very popular Book, and we thoroughly recommend it to any one wishing a concordance Bible $6..50 VERY THIN REFERENCE BIBLES All printed on India paper. 03264x—Minion type; size, 6%s x4% inches, and only half an inch thick. Good leather cover and leather lined, overlap- ping edges, silk sewed. Beautifully printed and contains 12 maps. It is the thinnest and most compact handy reference Bible yet made $3.25 03248x—Same as above, only it is bound in genuine seal skin, and calf lined. It is so beautiful that it makes you want to keep it in your hands. Just the thing to carry to church or Sabbath-school 84.50 03450x—Minion type; size, 73/4 x51A inches; self-pronoun- cing dictionary, harmony of the Gospels, maps, etc. Bound in levant morroco leather, and calf lined. Owing to the facsimile feature of this book, together with its thinness and lightness, many of our workers and Bible students will carry no other book $6.00 With careful use, either of the last two Bibles will last a lifetime. BOLD-FACED TYPE TEACHERS' BIBLES A large, clear, black-faced type in a handy size. This is the latest edition of the Oxford press. The student, teacher, or preacher will find this admirably adapted for carrying about, being light in weight, of small size, and beautifully printed on the famous "India paper." In addition to .the above features, this edition contains the new "Oxford Cyclopedic Helps," and embodies the result of the most recent researches. Wherever it is necessary, cross references are given. A new series of fifteen maps is included in each volume. 0803x—Brevier type; size, 7x494 inches, and only 114 inches in thickness. Good leather binding overlapping the edges 84.00 0809x—Same as above, only a much better grade of leather, and leather lined $6.00 08151A x—Same as above, except that it is bound in a still better grade of leather—the very best levant morocco obtain- able, calf lined—a style that is almost proof against wear $7.50 All of the above have gold edges. REVISED BIBLES The American Standard Edition Says the Sunday School Times concerning it: " The Standard translation of the Bible for the English-speaking world." The Pilgrim Teacher says: " This version is the best that has ever been published in the English language." Elder M. C. Wilcox, editor of The Signs of the Times, says: "The most perfect translation of the Bible into English there is in the world." Northwestern Christian Advocate says: " There can be no doubt that in this version we are nearer the thought, and there- fore the spirit of the Master than in any other version now exist- ing in English." A Few of the Changes in Familiar Passages 1611 Version American Version „Ter. 17:9. The heart is de- The heart is deceitful above ceitful above all things, and all things, and it is exceedingly desperately wicked; who can corrupt; who can know it? know it? The mountains rose, the val- Ps. 104:8. They go up by leys sank down unto the place the mountains; they go down which Thou hadst founded for by the valleys unto the place them. which Thou bast founded for And Pharaoh said, Who is them. Ex. 5:2. And Pharaoh said, Jehovah, that I should harken Who is the Lord, that I should unto His voice to let Israel go'? obey His voice to let Israel go? I know not Jehovah, and more- I know not the Lord, neither over I will not let Israel go. will I let Israel go. A bruised reed will he not Isa. 42:3. A bruised reed break, and a dimly burning shall he not break, and the wick will he not quench; he smoking flax shall be not will bring fbrth justice in quench. He shall bring forth truth. judgment unto truth. And which of you by being Matt. 6:27. Which of you anxious can add one cubit unto by taking thought can add one the measure of his life? cubit unto his stature? Thy speech ma k e t h thee Matt. 26:73. Thy speech be- known. wrayeth thee. We speak wisdom, however, 1 Cor. 2:6. Howbeit we among them that are full speak wisdom among them that grown. are perfect. 1 Cor. 7:6. But I speak this But this I say . by way of by permission, and not of com- concession, not of command- niandment. ment. 1 Cor. 15:33. Evil communi- Evil companionships corrupt cations corrupt good manners. good morals. The following have good, lar ge type—Bourgeois—references and maps. The size of the book is 8x51/1 inches. 160—Cloth boards, red edges . $1.00 167—Thin leather cover, limp, round corners, gold edgcs.$1.75 173—Bound in thin leather with overlapping edges, leather lined, round corners, gold edges 132.75 INDIA PAPER EDITIONS Same as above, but only three-quarters of an inch in thickness. 173x—Same as 173, only printed on the India paper $4.00 174x—Same as 173x, excepting a better grade of leather is used $5.00 175x—Bound in genuine levant morocco leather, calf lined, gold edges. A very fine book $7.00 The Bibles described in the foregoing list are carried by the Pacific Press Publishing Company of Mountain View, Cal., and by its branches located at 1109 E. Twelfth Street, Kansas City, Mo., and 285 Salmon Street, Portland, Ore. Send all remittances in money order or draft, as stamps are likely to be lost. THAT POCKET BIBLE Here is a sample of the type used in Bible No. 02005x as described in the foregoing list. 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