BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 24, 1900

BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY.

(April 29 to May 5.)

Do NOT lose sight of the connection between this lesson and the previous chapter. Chapter 12 is the climax in the prophecy. The description of “The Time of Trouble,” chapter 39 of “Great Controversy,” should be read in connection with the study of verse 1. Fearing that all may not have access to that book, we quote the following thrilling statement: “The ‘time of trouble such as never was,’ is soon to open upon us; and we shall need an experience which we do not now possess, and which many are too indolent to obtain. It is often the case that trouble is greater in anticipation than in reality; but this is not true of the crisis before us. The most vivid presentation can not reach the magnitude of the ordeal. In that time of trial, every soul must stand for himself before God.” Another statement from the same author is this: “When this time of trouble comes, every case is decided; there is no longer probation, no longer mercy for the impenitent. The seal of the living God is upon his people.” Can it be that we stand upon the threshold of such events as are here portrayed, and are yet “too indolent” to gain the experience that will enable us to pass through them successfully? What is “indolent”? May the dear Lord forgive us this sin, and may this study of his word arouse us out of it before it is too late.

Lesson 22.

(Dan. 12: 1-3; “Thoughts on Daniel,” pages 283-285.)

1. To what event does “that time” refer?

2. Who is Michael? Give texts.

3. What is meant by the standing up of Michael?

4. What is the nature of the time of trouble mentioned?

5. Give reasons why verse 2 can not refer either to the general resurrection of the righteous or of the wicked.

6. Connect with this verse the other scriptures referred to in our text-book, to show the time and extent of this special resurrection.

7. How much brightness and majesty and length of days is involved in the promise to those who are teachers of the truth?

8. Estimate as well as words can the profit gained and the loss sustained in obeying God.

Review Topics.

1. Sifted of side issues, what is the Eastern question, and what the prophetic solution? What reasons may be given why this question is of solemn import to every person?

2. Give a brief description of the time of trouble. See “Great Controversy,” pages 613-634.

3. Describe briefly the glorious deliverance of God’s people. See “Great Controversy,” pages 635-652.

4. What does the Bible teach concerning the different resurrections, both general and special? Give texts.