by Sam E. Stone The closing chapters of the book of Revelation provide unsurpassed hope and encouragement for the faithful Christian. After all of life’s difficulties, everything is now perfect—and it will continue to be for all eternity. We will always be with God and he will always be with us. Revelation puts everything in […]
Thankful worship – The Uniform Lesson for May 15
by Sam E. Stone The apostle John’s vision of things to come continues, moving through the opening of six out of seven seals. As each seal is opened, new pictures of judgment are shown. An interlude occurs between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals (Revelation 7:1-17). Selected verses from this section are the […]
Perpetual praise – The Uniform Lesson for May 8
by Sam E. Stone Chapters 1-3 of the book of Revelation introduce Christ, reigning in Heaven, yet caring for his church on earth. The next two chapters focus attention on God ruling in power from his throne. The apostle John describes the perpetual praise from those who have been redeemed by the Lamb. The Lord […]
Be like Jesus – The Uniform Lesson for May 1
by Sam E. Stone This week’s topic concludes the unit, “Reasons for Praise.” We have been reminded to “remember Christ” and “remember the warnings” (of Scripture) as we “praise the Lord” and “go and tell.” In the following weeks we will look at John’s vision of worship (in the book of Revelation). Paul’s epistle to […]
Go and tell – The Uniform Lesson for April 24
by Sam E. Stone The death, burial and resurrection of Christ are the heart of the gospel message (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4). Christians find ample reasons for their faith in the resurrection. The Angel’s Message/Matthew 28:1-7 The Jewish Sabbath ended at sundown on Saturday evening. Then the women could bring spices to anoint Christ’s body. […]
