REVELATION 12:1-17 - Technology Ministries

18 REVELATION is NOT a Mystery—TEACHER’S GUIDE FUTURE: The TribulationGod’s people, unleashing all of his malice and fury against those whohave chosen to be on God’s side.He fumes at Israel and persecutes those who love Israel’s God. He isfull of hate. He cannot get along with anyone. He attempts to destroyGod’s people with an overwhelming flood (Since he is such a copy-cat,this could be a counterfeit of God’s flood in Noah’s day), but Godprotects His own and brings them through the Tribulation.Close with the following challenge, if relevant to your class.Chapters 7-10 of the book of Jeremiah contain a report of one of theworst times in Jewish history. The prophet Jeremiah had the unpleasanttask of proclaiming to rebellious Jews involved in Baal worship,idolatry and syncretism that they were going to experience judgmentbecause of their attitude. Around 621 B.C. Jeremiah delivered hisfamous temple speech, railing against ritual without meaning anddenouncing Israel for lack of confidence in the One, True God.Jeremiah was very much like our two witnesses. He informed Israelthat nations can be preserved from judgment if there exists a small“remnant” of believers responding to God and His Word. If theremnant is too small within a nation, discipline will be administered.GENESIS 12:1-3; LAMENTATIONS 3:19-21. *PSALM 119:38; 49-52: ROMANS 4:16-18; *JEREMIAH 17:7.Every age requires a remnant (a group of faithful advancing believers).Are we depending on God, today? Are we part of the remnant inthe USA that can save our country? Do we believe God will fulfillHis promises? Is our trust and confident expectation in God andGod alone? If so, we can be the means of preserving our nationfrom judgment. What a glorious purpose!CLOSING PRAYERThank You, God, for the things we have studied in this lesson and for theHoly Spirit who enables us to understand. Thank You, also, for the securitywe have in knowing You protect Your children even in times of greattrouble. Thank You for Your mercy, Your grace, and Your love. I thankYou, especially Father for young people who love Your Word. In Jesus’Name, we pray. Amen.