OCT-NOV-DEC Quarterly Lesson Study Guide “The Book of James” As we enter into the sanctuary, remember we are entering into the presence of God. Let us REVERENCE HIM as we WORSHIP together in LOVE and in TRUTH. foundational Who, or what, is the Antichrist? Evil alliance, or sinister individual? Some say his appearance is still in the future. Others say he appeared long ago in the days of ancient Rome. But the Bible indicates that he is alive today! The Bible prophecies teach this antichrist power will play a crucial role in the final events of earth's history. Do you know who he is? Are you sure? You need to be, for you can't understand last-day events until you understand this evil power. Be prepared for one of the most intri- guing Study Guides yet! 1. As the chapter begins, Daniel sees four beasts coming up out of the sea. In prophe- cy, what does a beast represent? What does the sea represent? "The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon the earth." Daniel 7:23. "The waters ... are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues." Revelation 17:15. Answer: Beasts represent kingdoms or na- tions. Water represents multitudes of people or large populations. 2. The four beasts of Daniel 7 represent the four world kingdoms (verses 17, 18). Babylon, the first kingdom (Daniel 2:38, 39), is represented as a lion in Daniel 7:4. (See also Jeremiah 4:7 50:17, 43, 44 for Babylon pictured as a lion elsewhere.) What do the "eagle's wings" mean? What do the "four winds" of verse 2 represent? "The Lord shall bring a nation against thee ... as swift as the eagle flieth." Deuteronomy 28:49. "Thus saith the Lord of hosts, ... a great whirl- wind shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth. And the slain of the Lord shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth." Jeremiah 25:32, 33. Answer: The wings of eagles represent speed. (See also Jeremiah 4:13; Habakkuk 1:6-9.) Winds represent strife, commotion, and destruction. (See also Revelation 7:1-3.) 3. What kingdom does the bear represent (Daniel 7:5)? What do the three ribs in its mouth symbolize? Answer: Read Daniel 8. Notice that the beasts in chapter 8 parallel those in chapter 7. Daniel 8:20 specifically names Medo-Persia as the kingdom that precedes the rough goat, or Greece, of verse 21. It is the second world kingdom, the same power as the bear of Daniel 7. The empire was made up of two groups of people. Study Continues Next Sabbath: The full bible study guide is available on line at www.amazingfacts.org Lesson #15 To transform the life of every individual within our community and to prepare them for the soon coming of Jesus Christ. sion To enlarge our current structure, making it the center for ministries, where all men, women and children can come to hear the Word of God, experience the power and love of Jesus Christ, and be trained to evangelize and transform lives for the Kingdom of God. Mission Hold Fast Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Rev. 3:11 Decisions may be made in a moment that fix one's condition forever. . . . But remember, it would take the work of a lifetime to recover what a moment of yielding to temptation and thoughtlessness throws away. . . . By a momentary act of will you may place yourself in the power of Satan, but it will require more than a momentary act of will to break his fetters and reach for a higher, holier life. The purpose may be formed, the work begun, but its accomplishment will require toil, time, and perseverance, patience, and sacrifice. The man who deliberately wanders from God in the full blaze of light will find, when he wishes to set his face to return, that briars and thorns have grown up in his path, and he must not be surprised or discouraged if he is compelled to travel long with torn and bleeding feet. The most fearful and most to be dreaded evidence of man's fall from a better state is the fact that it costs so much to get back. The way of return can be gained only by hard fighting, inch by inch, every hour. . . . Those who win heaven will put forth their noblest efforts and will labor with all long-suffering, that they may reap the fruit of toil. There is a hand that will open wide the gates of Paradise to those who have stood the test of temptation and kept a good conscience by giving up the world, its honors, its applause, for the love of Christ, thus confessing Him before men and waiting with all patience for Him to confess them before His Father and the holy angels. Keep the conscience tender, that you may hear the faintest whisper of the voice that spake as never man spake. From My Life Today - Page 327 11:00 AM Sabbath Worship Service “REMEMBER THE SABBATH” Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. Honor the day that our Lord commands us to cease our toiling and we obey. That we may know Him and learn His patient ways. Keeping the Sabbath holy, in all our days. So enter His temple with high thanksgiving. Worship the Lord and fill up this house with your voices ringing. Let them be heard. For we adore Him and lift our hearts in praise. Keeping the Sabbath holy, in all our days. “CALL TO WORSHIP” O come, O come, and sing unto The Lord make a joyful noise, to Him, the Rock of our Salvation. O come, before, His presence with thanksgiving And bow down, to Him, and Worship Him (Repeat) Chorus Come Worship Him, and let us kneel before The Lord our maker come worship Christ, before the throne For He is our God, and we, are people in His pasture And bow down, to Him, and Worship Him (Repeat) “ALPHA AND OMEGA” You are Alpha and Omega We worship you our Lord you are worthy to be praised We give you all the glory we worship you our Lord you are worthy to be praised “BLESS THE LORD” Bless The Lord, Oh my Soul and all, that is within me Bless His Holy Name Bless His Holy Name He has done great things for us He has done great things for us He has done great things Bless His Holy Name Congregational Responses Church at Study Sabbath School: 9:30 AM To study the quarterly lessons online visit: http://ssnet.org/study-guides/ Announcements Assigned Clerk: 10:45 AM Expressions of Humility 8:30 AM Early Morning Prayer: elce To YOUR Community Worship Center. The place where the GARDENS of Life SPRING forth touching and transforming lives for Jesus Christ At CWC, The DOORS of the church and to our hearts are ALWAYS open for you. ear friends: D Love, Pastor Manie Community Worship Center “the house of prayer for all people” 15| November | 2014 REVELATION 14:6-7 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell upon the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue and people, saying with a loud voice, fear God and give glory to Him: for the hour of His judgment is come; and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. PSALM 95:6-7 O come let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Food for thought: “Faith is putting all your eggs in God’s basket, then counting your blessings before they hatch.” Worship by Preparation Worship by Invitation Introit Bro. Nerva Altino (Piano/Organ) “Remember The Sabbath To Keep It Holy” Call to Worship Elder C. McIntosh Affirm Faith/Vision/Mission Elder C. McIntosh Song of Affirmation Praise Team/Congregation “Call To Worship” Invocation Pastor/Elder C. McIntosh *Doxology Praise Team/Congregation “Praise Him” Worship by Fellowship Pastoral Emphasis/Welcome Elder J. Mascoll Special Offering Elder J. Mascoll Praise and Worship Praise Team/Congregation Hymn of Praise Elder J. Mascoll “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn 100 . Intercessory Prayer Elder C. Barham Response Praise Team/Congregation “Alpha And Omega” Special Music Harmony Four Worship by Sacrifice Offertory Elder J. Mascoll *Choral Response Praise Team/Congregation “Thanks” Children’s Sermon Sis. Annie Baker Worship Consecration &THE WORD Scripture Reading Elder J. Mascoll Matthew 23:37-39 Please stand in the presence of the Lord during scripture reading Music of Meditation Harmony Four Sermon Dr. Clifford M. Manie CDKA, Pastor Ichabod... Worship by Dedication Closing Hymn Elder C. McIntosh “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less” #522 Benediction Elder C. McIntosh Choral Response Praise Team/Congregation “Bless The Lord” Moment of Silent Meditation Congregation **Depart to Serve Elders/Congregation * Ushers will seat waiting worshipers ** Ushers will dismiss enlightened & empowered disciples W