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Lesson No. 1--8abbath, January 6; 1945.

Q~ 0 THE OREATION' AND FALL OF MAN

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QUJ;t;STIONS
In what condition was the earth in the beginning? Gen.
. . . 1:1-3. What did God s~y after the.creation had been
completed? Verse 31. .
~ NOTE: "The creation was now complete. Eden bloomed
~ earth. Adam and Eve had 'free access to the tree of life.
No taint of sin, or shadow of death, marred the fair crea-
tion. . . . The great Jehovah had laid the foundation of the
eal,th; he had dressed the whole world in the garb of beauty,
and had filled it with things useful to man; he had created
all the wonders of the .land and of the sea. In six days the ') •
great work of creation. had been' aceomp~ed."-P.P., /
47. ' . {~V ~ I I
2. How were our first parents created? Ecc. 7:29. What
were they required to undergo in order to prove their
loyalty before God?
ANSWER: "Our first parents, though created innocent
and holy, were not placed beyond the possibility of wrong-
doing.... They were to enjoy communion with God and with
holy an I; but before they could be rendere'~~liil~lse-
cure, 10 alt must be tested."-P.P., p. 1I

3. In what way did the fall of Adam and Eve come about?
Gen.. 3:6.
4. What had they transgressed through their fall? Hosea
6:7. first part.
5. What was revealed to Adam alld Eve after their fall
and what did they do? Gen. 3:7, 8.
NOTE: "After his transgression, Adam at first
imagined himself entering upon a higher state of exis-
tence. But soon the thought of his sin filled him with
terror. . . . The love and eace which had been theirs was
~nth and in its p ace they. felt a sense of sin, a dread
o e future, a nakedness of soul. The robe of light
which had enshrouded them, now disappeared, and to sup-
ply its place they <endeavoured to fashion for themselves
a covering; for they could not, while unclothed, meet the
eye of God and holy angels."-P.P., p. 57.
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6. What call of God was now heard in Paradise? Gen.
3:9.
7. Did the first parents truly acknowledge and repent of
their sin, or did they try to blame somebody else?
Gen. 3:11-13..
NOTE: "Adam could neither ~deny nor excuse his sin;
but instead of manifesting penitence, he endeavoured to cast
the blame upon his wife, and thus upon God himself: 'The.
woman whom thou gavest to be with' me, she gave me of
the tree, and I did eat.' He' who, from love to Eve, had
deliberately chosen to forfeit the approval of God, his home
in Paradise, and an eternal life of joy, could now, after his
fall, endeav.our to make his companion, and even the Crea-
tor himself, responsible 'for the transgression. So terrible
is the power of sin. When the woman was asked, ''ihat is
this that thou hast done?' she .answered, 'The serpent be-
guiled me, an.Q I did eat.' 'Why didst thou create the sel'-
pent? Why didst thou suffer him to enter Eden? '-these
were the questions implied in her .excuse for her sin.
Thus, like Adam, she charged God with the responsibility
of their faIl."-P.P., pp. 57, 58.
8. What sad condition did the Lord now outline before
Adam and Eve? Gen. 3:16-19.
9. Was it possible for them in their fallen condition to
remain in holy Paradise and live in the sight of God?
Gen. 3 :22-24.
10. However, what promise was given them on their way
of sorrow? Gen. 3:15.
11. With what did God clothe them? Gen. 3:21.

Lesson No.2-Sabbath, January 13, 1945.

THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
QUESTIONS.
1. What came into the world as the result of sin? Rom.
5:12; Gen. 2:17.
2. As a result of his fall, what did man become? Rom.
6:16; 2 Peter 2:19.
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3 What plan was already laid before the falI of man '!
John 1:29; Rev. 13:8; Gen. 3:15.
NOTE: "The plan of salvation had been laid before the
creation of the earth; for Christ is 'the Iamb slain from
the foundation of the world;' yet it was a struggle, even
with the King of the universe, to yield up his Son to die
for the guilty race."-P.P., p. 63.

4. On what was the plan of redemption established? John

3:16. -
5. Who only was llble_ to redeem the fallen race? Isa.
43:11; Acts 4:12; Jer. 13:23.
NOTE: "In all the universe there was but one who
could, in behalf of man, satisfy its daims. Since the
divine law· is as sacred as God himself, only one equal
with God could make atonement for its transgression.
None but Christ could redeem fallen man from the curse
of the law, and bring him again into harmony with Heaven.
. . . The angels prostrated themselves at the feet of their
Commande'r, and offered to become a sacrifice for man.
But an g-el's life could not pay the debt: only He who
had created' man had the power to redeem him."----=-P.P., pp.
63, 64, 65.
6. What did Christ have to do in order to reconcile man
with God? Reb. 2:17; Phil. 2:7, 8.
7. What else would Christ recover through the plan of
redemption? Micah 4:8.
NOTE: "Not only man but the earth had by sin come
under the power of the wicked one, and was to be re-
.§tored by the plan of redemption. At his creation, Adam
was placed in dominion over the earth. But by yielding
to temptation, he was brought under the power of Satan.
. . . Hilt Christ, by his sacrifice paying the penalty of
sin. would not onIv redeem man. but recover the dominion
which he had forfeited."-P.P., p. 67.
8. Be~ause the full price has hecn oaid for our redemp-
tion. to whom do we belong? Eph. 1 :14; Mal. 3 :17.
9. What bit~er exp'eriencl's did Christ have to endure in
order to redeem the human race? Reb. 5:7; Isn. 53 :10-
12; Luke 22 :44;. Matt. 27 :46.
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Lesson No.3-Sabbath, January 20, 1945.
THE ATONEMENT IN THE DAYS OF THE
PATRIARCHS
QUESTIONS.
1. hat plan whereby he might again be accepted of God
was shown to guilty man? Reb. 9 :22.
NOTE: "The sacrifice demanded by their transgres-
sion, revealed to Adam and Eve the sacred character of
the 1 of God; and they saw, as they had never seen
be are, e gUl t of sin, and its dire results. In their re-
morse and anguish they pleaded that the penalty might
not fall upon Him whose love had been the source of all
their joy; r.ather let it descend upon them and their pos-
terity."-P.P., p. 66.
2. What did God require of the .children of Adam in re-
gard to the sacrifice? Gen. 4:4.~
3. What was the differen~ between. the. sacri ce Jlf Cain
and Abel? Gen. A:3-7
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NOTE: "Without the shedding of blood, there could
be no' remission of sin' and th~y were to show their faith
:in the blo d ris ilS t lepT[wl§ed afgpewe , y offer-
ing £he first1mgs a the flock in sacrifice. Besides this the
first-fruits of the earth were to be presented before the
Lord as a thank-offering. . . . Cain' came before God with
.murmuring and infidelilty in his heart in regard tal the
promised sacrifice and the necessity of sacrificial offerings.
IS g ex l' ssed no penitence for sin. He felt, as many
now feel, that it woUla lie an ac~n1'5«,jedgment of weak-
ness to follow the exact plan marked out by God, of.
trusting his salvation wholly to the atonement of the
IlroWi§e( ~aviour. He chose the course 0 se - ependence.
He wou d come in his own merit's. He would not bring
the lamb, and mingle its blood with his offering, but would
present his fruits, the products of his labor."-P.P., pp. 71,
72.
4. Where did this wrong position toward the plan of re-
demption finally lead? Gen. 4 :8-11.

5. What prophecy be an to be fulfilled at the murder of

faithful Abel? w om is Abel an example? Gen.
3:15. ~""'IY1:. ~11 :1.
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ham? Gen. 12:7, 8.
NOTE:' "Abraham, 'the friend 'of God,' set us a worthy
example. His was a life of prayer. Wherever he pitched
his tent, close beside it was set up an altar, callin~with-
in his encampment to the .mm:ning and the eyenmg; sacri-
~P.P., p. 128.

7. What did Isaac erect in Beer·sheba? Gen. 26 :23-25.

8. What did Jacob build while on his homeward journey?
Gen. 33:20; 35:1 7.
9. With what requirements were the erection of the altar
a~d the bringing of the sacrifice at Beth-el connected?
Gen. 35' -
10. What should all who are on their journey to the eternal
home do? Ps. 51():1-5.

Lesson No.4-Sabbath, January 27, 1945.

. ISRAEL'S DELIVERANCE FROM BONDAGE
. QUESTIONS
1. In what condition were the children of Israel in Egypt?
Ex. ~:13, 14. What did many do? Ex. 2:23.
2. What comforting; promise was given to the children of
Israel? Ex. 6:6.
3. What message did Moses ~ring to Pharaoh? Ex. 8 :23;
10:25, 26.
4. What had its beginning with the deliverance of Israel?
Ex. 12:2.
5. What requirement ha.d to be strictly obeyed by the
whole congregation? Ex. 12 :3-6.
6. What were they to do with the blood of tbe lamb? Ex.
12:7, 22; Ps. 51:9.
7. What meaning did the blood have for. Israel? Ex.
12:13, 23.
NOTE: "Before obtaining freedom, the bondmen must
show their faith in the great deliverance about to be accom-
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plished. The token of blood must be placed upon their
houses, and they must separate themselves and their fami-
lies from the Egyptians, and gather .within their own dwel-
lings. Had the Israelite disregarded in any particular the '
directions given them, had they neglected to separate their
children from the Egyptians, had they slain the lamb, but
failed to strike the door-post with blood, or had any gone
out of their houses, they would not have been secure."-P.P.,
p. 278. "
8. In what way was the PassoV'er to be eaten? What
symbol wa!' therein concealed? Ex. 12 :8.
NOTE: "The lamb was to be eaten with bitter herbs,
as pointing back to the bitterness of the bondage in Egypt.
So when we feed upon Christ, it should be with contrition
of heart, because of our sins, The use of unleavened bread
also was significant. It was expressly enjoined in the law
of 'the Passover, and as strictly observed by the Jews in
their practice, that no leaven should be found in their
houses during the feast. In like manner the leaven of sin
must be put away from all who would receive life and
nourishment from Christ."-,---P.P., p. 278.
9. Has this great symbol of the Passover still a meaning
for us? r Cor. 5 :7, 8; Isa. 53 :7.
] O. Who had no part in the blessings of the Passover?
Under what condition'l, only could brael reoeive the
blessing? Ex. 12 :43-49.

11. What wonderful ordinance do we have under the new

covenant to replace the Passover?" Luke 22:7-20.

NOTE: "When the Saviour yielded up his life on Cal-

vary, the significance of the Passover ceased, and the ordi-
nance of the Lord's Supper was instituted as a memorit'.l of
the same event of which the Passover had been a type."-
P.P., p', 539.

Lesson No.5-Sabbath, February 3, 1945.

THE TABERNACLE OF ISRAEL
QUESTIONS
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1. What command did Moses receive on mount Sinai? Ex..
25:8, .£0.
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2. In how many parts was the sanctuary divided? Heb.
9:1-5.
.3. What covered the tabernacle? Ex. 40:34. How many
doors led to the outer court? Ex. 38 :8. Of whom is
this door an example? John 10:9.
4. What piece of fumiture was the most important in the
outer court? Ex. 38:1-7.
NOTE: "In the court, and nearest the entrance, stood
the brazen altar of burnt-offering. Upon this altai· were
consumed all the sacrifices made by. fire unto the Lord,
and its horns were sprinkled with the atoning blood."-P.P.,
p. 347.
5. What other piece of furniture was in the outer court,
and for what purpose? Ex. 30:17-21.
6. Of what material was the sanctuary constructed? Ex.
26:1-30.
7. How many doors led to the holy and the most holy
place? Who only was permitted to enter these sacred
places? Ex. 36:35-38.
NOTE: "No mortal eye but that'of the high priest was
to look upon the inner apartment of the sanctuary. Only
once a year could the priest enter there, and that after
the most careful and solemn preparation. With trembling
he went in before God, and the people in reverent silence
awaite~ his return, their hearts uplifted in earnest prayer
for the divine blessing."-P.P., p. 352.
8. What stood on the north end and what on the sbuth
end of the holy place? Ex. 37 :10-24.

NOTE: "In the first apartment, or holy place, were

the table of show-bread, the candlestick, or lamp-stand, and
• the altar of incense. The table of show-bread stood on the
north. With its ornamental crown, it was overlaid with
Jlure gold. On this table the priests were each Sabbath
to place twelve cakes, arranged in two piles, and sprinkled
with frankincense. The loaves that were removed, being
accounted holy, were to be eaten by the priests. On' the
south was the sevt!n-branched candlestick, with its seven
lamps."-P.P., p. 348. •
9. What other piece of furniture stood in the holy place?
Ex. 37 :25-29.
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10. What was th'e most precious piece of furniture, and
where was it placed? Ex. 37 :1-9.

11. What was preserved in the ark? Heb. 9 :4.

NOTE: "The law of God, enshrined within the ark,

was the great rule of righteousness and judgment. That
law pronounced death upon the transgressor; but above the
law was the mercy-seat, upon which the presence of God
was revealed, and from which, by virtue of the atone-
ment, pardon was gTanted to the repentant sInner. Thus in
the work Ol Christ for our redemption, symbolized by the
sanctuary service, 'mercy and truth are met together,
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.' "-P.P.,
p. 349.
12. Where was the sanctuary of Israel the most beautiful?
ANSWER: "No language can describe the glory of the
scene presented within the sanctuary,-the gold-plated
walls reflecting the light from the golden candlestick, the
brilliant hues of the richly embTOidered curtains with their
shining angels, the table, and the altar of incense, glitter-
ing with gold, beyond the second vail the sacred ark. with
it's mystic cherubim, and above it the holy shekinah, the
visible manifestation of Jehovah's presence; all but a dim
reflection of the glories of the temple of God in heaven,
the great centre of the work fOT man's redemption."-P.P.,
p. 349.

Lesson No.6-Sabbath, February 10, 1945.

ISRAEL'S PRIESTS IN HOLY ATTIRE
QUESTIONS.
1. What tribe of Israel was called to the service of the'
sanctuary? Num. 1:48~ To which family was the
office of the priesthood given? Ex. 29 :44.

NOTE: "By; divine direction the tribe of Levi was set

apart for the service of tpe sanctuary. . .' . By this sig-
nal honor he manifested his approval of their fidelity, both
in adhering to his service and in executing his judgments
e Israel a ostatize in the worship of the golden calf.
e pl'les 00, owever, was restricted to the family of
Aaron."-P.P., p_ 350.
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2. What special attire did God prescribe for the. priests
and high priest? Ex. 28 :1-8, 31-35.
NOTE: "The garments of the high priest were of
oostly material and beautiful workmanship, befitting his
exalted position. In addition to the linen dress of the
common priest, he wore a robe of blue, also woven in one
piece. Around the skirt it was ornamented with golden
bells, and pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet. Out-
side of this was the ephod, a shorter garment of gold,
blue, purple, scarlet, l:jnd white. It was confined by a
girdle of the same colors, beautifully wrought."-P.P., pp.
35'0, 351.
3. What should the high priest carryon his shoulders
and upon his heart? Ex. 28 :9-21, 29. What wonderful
picture is herein concealed?
ANSWER: "The ephod was sleeveless, and on its gold-
embroide 'ed shoulder-pieces were set two onyx stones,
bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. . . . The
Lord's direction wa~, 'Aaron shall bear the names of the
children of Israel in the bl:'eastplate of judgment upon his
heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial
before the Lord continually.' So Christ, the great high
priest, pleading his blood before the Father in the sin-
ner's behalf, bears upon his heart, the name of every re-
pentant, believing soul."-P.P., p. 351.
4. What two stones were to be put into the breastplate1
Ex. 28:30. '
5. What was made known to the high priest through
these stones?
ANSWER: "At the right and left of the breastplate
were two large stones of great brilliancy. These were known
as the Urim and Thummin. By them the will of God was
made known through the high priest. When questions
were brought for decision before the Lord, a halo of light
encircling the precious stone at the right was a token of
the divine consent or approval, while a cloud shadowing
the stone at the left was an evidence of denial or dis-
approbation."-P.P., p. 351. •
6. What was to. be put on the hem of the garment of
the high priest? Ex. 28 :33-35.
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7. What happened when all the work had been completed
according to God's command? Ex. 40 :34..
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NOTE: "While they were contemt'lating the scene with
reverent satisfaction, the pillar of cloud floated over the
sanctuary, and descending, enveloped it. 'And the glory
of the Lord filled the taberna"cle.' There was a revealing
of the divine majesty, and for a time even· Moses could
not enter. With deep emotion, the people beheld the token
that the work of their hands was accepted. There were
no loud demonstrations of rejoicing. A solemn awe rested
upon all. But the gladness of their ,hearts welled up in
tears of joy, and ihey murmured low, earnest words of
gratitude that God had condescended to abide with them."
-P.P., pp. 349, 350.
8. Whereby did God now continually lead Israel on their
journey? Ex. 40:36-38; Num. 10:33-36.

Lesson No.7-Sabbath, February 17, 1945.

THE DAILY ATONEMENT OF ISRAEL
QUESTIONS
1. What sacrifices only were acceptable to God? Lev.
22:17-25.
NOTE: "God expressly commanded that every offering
presented for the service of the sanc~uary should be 'with-
out blemish.' The priests were to examine alI animals
brought as a s\lcrifice, .and were to reject everyone in
which a defect was discovered. Only an offering 'without
blemish' could be a symbol of His perfect purity who was
to offer himself as 'a Iamb without blemish and without
spot.' "-P.P., p. 352.
2. Wherein did the work of' the daily atonement consist?
Num. 28:1-8.
NOTE: "The daily service consisted .of the morning
and evening burnt-offering, the offering of sweet incense
Qn 1lhe golden altar, and the special offerings for indi-
vidual sins. And there were also offerings for sabbaths,
new moons, and special feuts. Every morning and even-
ing a lamb of a year old was burned upon the altar, with
its appropriate meat-offering, thus symbolizing the daily
consecration of the nation to Jehovah, and their constant
dependence upon the atoning blood of Christ.'~-PP., p. 352.
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:3. Of what did the sacrifice to be brought on the sabbath
consist? . Num. 28:9, 10.

4. What were those who brought a sacrifice commanded

to do? What were the priests to do? Lev. 1:3-5; 3:1,
2, 8, 13.

NOTE: "The most important part of the daily minis-

iration was the service performed in behalf of indi-
viduals. The repentant sinner brought his offering to the
·door of the tabernacle, and placing his hand upon the
victim's head, confessed his sins, tbus in figure transfer-
ring them from himself to the innocent sacrifice. By his
own hand the animal was then slain, and the blood was
carried by the priest into the holy place and sprinkled be-
fore the vail, behind which was the ark containing the law
that the sinner 'had transgressed."-P.P., pp. 354.
5. What was done with the fat of the sacrifice? Lev.
3:14-17; 7:23.

6. What instructions were given concerning the sin-offer-

ing of the people and that of the priests? lJev. 4:1-
21; 6:23.

7. Of how many sacrifices did the atonement of Israel

consist? Lev. chapters 1 to 7.
8. What commarnl. was given concerning the fire on the
altar of burnt offerings? Lev. 6:12, 13.
O!). Who i:;; the type of all sacrifioes brought by the child-
ren of Israel? Reb. 10:9-12.

Lesson No.8-Sabbath, February 24, 1945.

THE GREAT DAY OF ~Q.!E1V!ENt
QUESTIONS
1. What day was of the greatest importance for Israel?
Why? Lev. 23 :27-32.

NOTE: "Once" a year, on the great day of atonement,

the priest entered the most holy p,lace for the cleansing
-of the sanctuary. The work there p~rformed, completed
the yearly round' of ministr'ation."-P.P., p. 355.
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2. In what manner was the approaching of this day made
known? Lev. 23:23-25.
3. What was the first act of the high priest on this day?
Lev. 16:6, 11-14.
4. What was the congregation commanded to bring unto
the Lord? What was done with the two kids of the
goats? Lev. 16:5, 7-9, 15-17.

5. Wfiat was to be done with the live goat? Lev. 16:10,

20-22. Of whom is this goat a symbol?
ANSWER: "As the priest, in removing the sins from
the sanctuary, confessed them upon the head of the scape-
goat, so Christ will place all these sins upon Satan, the
originator and instigator of sin. The scapegoat, bearing
the sins of Israel, was sent away 'unto a land not in-
habited;' so Satan, bearing the guilt of all the sins which
he has. caused God's I(eople to commit, will be for a thou-
sand years confined to the earth, which will then be deso-
late, without inhabitant, and he wiII at last suffer the full
penalty of sin in the fires that shall destroy all the wicked.
Thus the great plan of redemption will reach its accom-
plishment in the final eradication of sjn, and the deliverance
of all who have been willing to. renounce eviI."~G.C., pp.
485, 486.
6. What further duHes were to be performed by the high
priest? Lev. 16 :23-27.
7. After the atonement had been made, in what condition
were the priests, the people, and the sanctuary? Lev.
16:29-34.
8. What were tbe children of Israel to do on that day?
What happened to' those who did not follow the Lord's
instructions? Lev. 23 :29.
NOTE: "Every man was to afflict his soul while the
work of atonement' wa's' going forward. All business was
laid aside, and the whole congregation of Israel spent the
day in solemn humiliation before God, with prayer, fast-
I ing, and deep searching of heart."-P.P., p. 355.
9. What began after the day of atonement? Lev. 23:34-
36. •
NOTE: "This feast was to be pre-eminently an occa-
sion of rejoicing. It occurred just after the great day of
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atonement, when tbe assurance had been given that their
iniquity should be remembered no more. At peace with
God, they now came before him to acknowledge his good-
ness, and to praise him for his mercy."-P.P., p. 540.

Lesson No.9-Sabbath, March 3, 1945.

FALSE RECONCILIATION AND THE
RESULT THEREOF
QUESTIONS
1. What warning was given to Aaron and his sons? Lev.
10 :8-11.
2. What judgment came over two sons of Aaron as a re-
sult of using strange fire? Lev. 10:1, 2.
NOTE: "But soon' afterward a sudden and terrible
calamity fell upon the family of the high priest. At the
hour of worship, as the prayers and praise of the people
were ascending to God, two ,of the sons of Aaron took
each his censer, and burned fragrant incense thereon, to
rise as a sweet odor before the Lord. But they trans-
gressed his command by fhe use of 'strange fire.' For
burning the incense they took common instead of the sacred
fire which God himself had kindled, and which he had
commanded to be used for this purpose. For this sin, a
fire went out from the Lord and devoured them in the
sight of the people. . . . Nadab and Abihu would never
have committed that fatal sin, had they not first become
partly intoxicated by the free use of wine. They unde\j,·-
stood that the most careful and solemn preparation was
necessary before presenting themselves in the sanctuary
where the divine presence was manifested; but by intem-
pemnce they were disqualified for their holy o~ Their
minds became confused, and their moral perceptions dulled,
so that they could not discern the difference I;>etween the
sacred and the common."--P.P., pp. 359, 361, 362.
3. What report is given us concerning the sons of Eli?
1 Sam. 2:12-17.
NOTE: "Though wholly unfit for the office, they were
placed as priests in the sanctuary to minister before God.
The Lord had given the most specific directions in regard
to offering sacrifices; but these wicked men carried their
disregard of authority into the service of God, and did not
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give attention to the law of the offerings which were to
he made in the most solemn manner."-P.P., p. 576.
4. Could the Lord tolerate such wicked men? What
earnest admonition was given to Eli? 1 Sam. 2:27-39.
.5. Of what will the Lord always take care at the right
time? 1 Sam. 2 :35; 3 :19-21.
6. How terrible was the judgment of God over Eli and
his sons? 1 Sam. 4:1-18.
NOTE: "The Philistines made a fierce assault, which
result.!ld in the defeat of Israel, with great slaughter. Thirty
thousand men lay qead upon the field, and the ark of God
was 'ta)l:en, the two sons of Eli having fallen while fighting
to defend it. Thus again was left upon the page of history
a testimony for all future ages,-that the iniquity of God's
professed people will not go unpunished. The greater the
knowledge of God's will, the greater the sin of those who
disregard it."-P.P.., pp. 583, 584.
7. What did the first king of Israel do when he was, tested
by God? 1 Sam. 13:8-12; 1 Peter 4,:15.
NOTE: "The time for the proving of Saul had come.
He was now to show whether or not he would depend on
God, and patiently wait according to his command, thus
revealing himself as one whom God could trust in trying
places as the !'Uler of his people, or whether he would be
vacillating, and unworthy of the sacred responsibility that
had devolved upon l1im. . . . God had directed that only
those consecrate"d to the office should present sacrifices be-
fore him. But Saul commanded, 'Bring hither a' burnt-
offering'; and, equipped as he was with armor and weapons
of war, he approached the altar, and offered sacrifice be-
• fore God."-P,P., p. 618.
8. What message did Samuel now bring to Saul? 1 Sam.
13:13, 14.
9. What must be the underlying principle of all sacri-
fices and worship? 1 Sam. 15 :22.
10. What does the Lord make known to His people through
Isaiah the prophet? Isa. 1 :1045.
11. What message was given to the priests in the days of
Malachi? Which sacrifices does the Lord not accept\
Mal. 1:6-14; 2:1-1'2'.
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12. What was the condition of the priests in the days ot
Christ? Matt. 23:13-22.
13. What message does God give to the last church? Rey.
3:14-16.
NOTE: "When Goil. shall work his strange work on the
earth, when holy hands bear the ark no longer, woe will be
upon the people. . . . Those' who have trusted to intellect,
or talent, will not then stand at the head of rank and file.
. . . The Lord has faithful 'servants, who in the shaking,
testing time will be disclosed to view."-VoL. 5, pp. 77, 80.

Lesson No. 10-Sabbath, March 10, 1945.

CHRIST OUR GREAT SACRIFICE

QUESTIONS.
1. Where was t.he work of Christ first made known in
prophecy? Gen. 3 :15. '
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2. What did the spirit of God reveal concerning the wor
of Christ shortly' before He was born? Matt. 1 :21,(
3. In what was C~ris~ to appear at His first advent?
·John1:14. 1" .I_i,".
4. To what extent was the temple at Jerusalem dese-
crated? Matt. 2i :13 IE; .;/
5. What did John th,e Baptist exclilim whe~ 'he saw Jesus?
John 1:29.
6. How did Christ offer Himself as a sacrifice for man-
. kind? John 10 :18; Phil. 2:7 8.
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7. How was the sacrifice of Christ described? Heb. 9 :14'
John 8:46'.
8. How often was the sacrifice of Christ to be made? Heb.
9:28.
9. How often had the blood of Christ to be brought into
the heaveftly sanctuary? Heb. 9:12; 10~12-14.
10. What did Christ take upon Himself for us? Isa.
53:4, 5.
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11. How many sins will the blood of Christ wash cleah?
1 John 1:7; Heb. 9:14; Rev. 1:5.
12. Ho'w must those who want to be cleansed from their
sins come to Christ? 1 John 1:9; .Acts 2 :38; Prov.
:2'8:13.
13. For how many people is the sacrifice of Christ suffi-
cient? John 3:16; Isa. 53:11, 12.
14. What happened, as Christ our great Sacrifice, died on /
the cross? What meaning is here concealed? Matt.
27:51. /'
NOTE": "The great sacrifice has been made. The way
into the holiest is laid open. ,A new and living way is pre-
pared for all. No longer need sinful, sorrowing lyumanity
await the coming of the high priest. Hencl!':forth the
Saviour was to officiate as priest and advocate in the hea-
ven of heavens. It was as if a living voice a spoken
o t e worShippers: here is' now an end to all sacrifices
and offerings for sin. The Spn of Goq. is come according
to His word. 'Lo, 1 come (in the v@lume of the book it
is written of Me), to do Thy will, a God.' By His own
blood He entereth in once into the holy place, having ob-
tained eternal redemption for ;as.' "-D.A., pp, 756, 757.
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~abbath, March 17, 1945. A • I

UR GREAT HIGH PRIEST

QUESTIONS.
Christ also become for mankind? Heb.

om does our great High Priest carry upon His

shoulders and upon His heart? Isa. 63:9; 46:4; 9:6;
40:11.
3. Can Christ, as our High Priest, rightfully ·understand
our sins and weaknesses and bear with £hem? Why?
Heb. 2:17, 18; 4:15.
4. Did Christ also have to offer 11 sacrifice for Himself.
as was the case with the hi~h pri'est under the old
covenant? Heb. 5:1-3; 7:26-28.
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(i) What was Christ made for us? 2 Cor. 5:2l.
6" 9:24.
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Where is Christ our High Priest at presen.t!? Heb.
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7. What does Christ, in His office as High Priest, do

f.or us? 1 John 2 :1, 2. .
8. What goal lias our Saviour placed before His people?
Heb. 8:1-13.
9. Upon what is the ministry or Jesus, as our High Priest,
established? Heb. 8 :6.
10. What message should be proClaimed to all man? 2 Cor.
5:18.
Does Christ, our great'High Priest, also officiate in holy
attire?
ANSWER: "Jesus then clothed Himself with precious
garments. Around the bottom of His robe was a bell and
a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate. A breastplate
of curious work was suspended from His shoulders. As He
moved, this glittered like diamonds, magnifying letters
which looked like names written or engraved upon the
breastplate. ~~~ ~i~ h.~~as ~mekirg }x~Gh })ad the
appearapce of;
ci'own~~en 1tt y
ati1re~, e was sur-
Tounded by angels, and in a flaming chariot He passed with-
in the second vail."-E.W., p. 251.

Lesson, No. 12-Sabbath, March 24, 1945.

THE GREAT DAY OF ATONEMENT IN THE
HEAVENLY SANCTUARY
( QUESTIONS.
1. What should be the main thought in the life of a Chris:
tian? Heb. 8:1-5..
2. When did the work of atonement in th«: earthly sanc-
tuary come to a close? John 19:30; Matt. 27:51, 52.
3. What prophecy was then fulfilled? Dan. 9 :24; Gal.
4:4.
4. Was the hea'l'enly sanctuary also defiled? Was it
necessary to be cleansed? When was this work of
cleansing to begin? Dan. 8 :14,
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NOTE: "As the priest entered the most holy once a.
year to cleanse the earthly sanctuary, so Jesus. entered the
most holy of the heavenly, at the end of the 2300 days of'
Daniel 8, in 1844, to make a final atonement for all who
could be benefited by His mediation, and thus to cleanse the
sanctuary."-E.W., p. 253..
5. What did John see in vision? Where, and how, is the
entrance of' Christ in the most holy place recorded?
Rev. 11:19; Dan, 7:13; Mal. 3:1.
6. Of what must all men give an account? Eccl. 12:14;
Matt. 12 :36, 37.
NOTE: "Every man's work passes in review before
God, and is registered for faithfulness or unfaithfulness.
Opposite each name in the books of heaven is entered,
with terrible exactness, every wrong word, every selfish
-act, every unfulfilled duty, and every secret sin, with every
artful dissembling. Heaven-sent warnings or reproofs neg-
lected, wasted moments, unimproved opportunities, the in-
fluence exerted for good or for evil, with its far-reaching
results, all are chronicled by the recording angel."-G.C..
p. 482.
7. What promise is given to those who have overcome
their sins and are reconciled through the blood of
Christ? Wbere are their names written? Rev. 3 :5.
NOTE: "All who have truly repented of sin, and by
faith claimed the blood of Christ as their atoning sacrifice.
have had pardon entered against their names in the books
of heaven; as they have become partakers of the righteous-
ness of Christ, and their characters are found to be in har-
mony with the law of God, their sins will be blotted out,
Imd they themselves will be accounted worthy of eterna'
life."-G.C., p. 483.
8. What imp.ortant message is ~iven to mankind
present time? Rev. 14 :6-12. What's especially v)
out in this message? 1 Peter 4:17.
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9. What will take place when our great 'High Priest will
finish His 0 k' th·e heav ly sa t a y? Rev. 22:11: l10 '
Heb. 9 :28. ~1 C'" 6J' ~-¥'

NOTE: "In the typical service the high priest. having

made the atonement for Israel, came forth and blessed the
congregation. So Christ, at. the close of His work as
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mediator, will appear without sin unto salvation,' to bless
His waiting people with eternal life."-G.C., p. 485.
10. What will happen to Satan and" to those who hav'e not
been reconcile.'!, throu tile .lood of Christ? Rev.
20:9; Mal. 4 :1'.4! :.v~" ,

Lesson No. 13-Sabbath, March 31, 1945.

CHRIST THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION
QUESTIONS.
1. What was Christ able to s9 _c ce ing Him..§elf? Jo n
14:6. ' t ~.,,v~ -

2.

3. What other illustration gives us the assura ce that

Christ is able to do this? John 15 :1-6.'-'1
4. explain to Nic demus? John
3:14,15. . C ,#;e, ,../ _.:> (/, ,.,.J' A/'"
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5. What lesson did God desire to gIVe )srae1 through the
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upliftin of, he brazen s,erpent in the wilderne ?'
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ANSWER: "The lifting up of the brazen serpent was
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to· teach Israel an important lesso}). They could not save"
themselves from the fatal effect of the poison in their
wounds. God alone w~s able to heal them. Yet they were
to show their faith in the provision which had been made.
They must look in order to live. It was their faith tnat
was acceptable with God, and by looking upon the serpent
their faith was shown. They knew that there was no virtue
in the serpent itself, but it was a symbol of Christ."-
P.P., p. 430. I

6. What w{)uld Christ do JS He was lifted up on the •

cross? John 12:32, 33 t
7. What was to be recoqciled throu
C01.·1:20. -TP/,(,I, (-_ '.
8. What has Chri;t accompHshed through His deathl
What power has been brlJken? 1 Peter 2 :24; 2 Tim.
2:111; 1 Cor. 15:55-57.
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9. What are we requirelJ. to do? John 6:53-58.
10. With what words did Christ complete tfte plan of re-
demption? JohnI9:30.-/r-/ HV' /:t>
NOTE: "Jesus did not yield up His life till He had
accomplished the work which He came to .do, and exclaimed
with His departing breath, 'It is finished.' Satan was then
defeated. He knew that his kingdom was lost. Angels re-
joiced as the words were uttered, 'It is finished.' The great
plan of redemption, which was dependent on the death of
Christ, had thus far been carried out. And there was joy
in Heaven that the sons of Adam could, through a life of
obedIence, be finally exalted to the throne of God."-Vol. '2,
p. 211.

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