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Lesson 2 · January 9, 1892

A Song of Salvation.—Isa. 26:1-10

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(Memory Verses, 1-4.)

Golden Text: "Trust ye in the Lord forever; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength." .

  1. 1.What will be consummated at Christ's coming and kingdom? ; .
  2. 2.What will then be revealed? . Ans. The salvation of God.
  3. 3.For what may we rejoice as that coming draws nigh? .
  4. 4.For what have the children of faith ever looked? .

Notes

The looking and longing for the continuing city of God is like that of a child longing for its mother, which the New Jerusalem is to the child of God. ; . Here the people of God have been pilgrims and strangers, they have seen earth's fairest, strongest cities fall and perish, and the brightest glories of earth fade away; no wonder, then, that they look and long for the haven of rest, where, in the presence of Father and Redeemer, they will "delight themselves in the abundance of peace," in that city which continueth ever. Note the contrast between the "strong city" of God and the "lofty city" of men mentioned in verses 5 and 6 of the lesson scripture.

  1. 5.What is the relation of this city to them? ; ; .
  2. 6.What will be the condition of things on this earth when Christ comes? ; .
  3. 7.Where will Christ take his people? ; .
  4. 8.In the midst of the calamities ushering in Christ's coming, what song will be sung by the children of God? ; .
  5. 9.As the redeemed host ascend with their Lord to that city, what command is given to the angels of God? .
  6. 10.Are we to wait till Christ comes before we can rejoice in his salvation? .
  7. 11.How are we made to rejoice in his salvation? .
  8. 12.How and for what reason may we be kept in the peace of Christ? .
  9. 13.How long are we exhorted to thus trust God? , first clause.
  10. 14.What basis does he give for everlasting trust? Same verse, last part; .
  11. 15.What will become of the proud of the earth who trust in themselves? .
  12. 16.At what time will the poor and meek reign triumphant? ; .
  13. 17.What assurance has the righteous that God regards his faithfulness? ; .
  14. 18.What will be the heart longings of those who are looking for Christ's coming? .

Notes

This Scripture lesson fixes the time of this song of salvation in connection with the coming of Christ. The characteristics of the people who will be saved at that time are thus expressed: "Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus." . One of God's commandments, namely, the fourth, presents the name, title, and extent of the authority of the Giver of the law. The Psalmist (111:4) says that God has "made his wonderful works to be remembered." The fourth commandment and other scriptures show that God has given, as the memorial of his wonderful works, the holy Sabbath. His faithful people will remember this in the last days, and, therefore, in this time of trouble, while longing for his coming, will sing: "Yea, in the way of thy judgments ["highway of thy commandments," Spurrell], O Lord, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance ["memorial," Rev. Ver.] of thee."

  1. 19.What is God's "remembrance" (or "memorial," Revised Version)? ; .
  2. 20.Whom will this lead us to acknowledge? Ans. The Creator and Redeemer, Christ Jesus our Lord. ; .
  3. 21.How do God's judgments and favor affect men? (last clause), and .

Notes

It is ever true that the man who is willing, or wills, to do God's will, will be brought to see it. The goodness of God or the judgments of God will bring him to his senses and to repentance; but he whose heart is to do evil, will do evil still. Like Pharaoh, he will harden his heart under God's judgments, or, like Judas, under God's favor. Others will be brought to repentance under God's mercy, like Peter, or under his judgments, like Manasseh. Whichever it may be that comes to us, whether prosperity or calamity, God desires that we shall learn of him righteousness and truth.

Bible texts in this lesson

Isaiah 26:4 · Titus 2:13 · Acts 26:6 · Acts 26:7 · 1 Peter 1:5 · 1 Peter 1:7-9 · Luke 21:28 · Hebrews 11:16 · Hebrews 13:14 · Galatians 4:26 · Isaiah 54:5 · Isaiah 62:4 · Revelation 21:9 · Revelation 21:10 · Matthew 24:29 · Matthew 24:30 · Revelation 16:17-21 · John 14:1-3 · Revelation 14:1 · Revelation 19:1 · Isaiah 26:1 · Psalms 46:1-7 · Isaiah 26:2 · Colossians 1:12-14 · Romans 5:1 · Romans 5:2 · Romans 5:11 · Isaiah 26:3 · Isaiah 51:6 · Isaiah 26:5 · Isaiah 26:6 · Psalms 37:9-11 · Malachi 4:2 · Malachi 4:3 · Isaiah 26:7 · Psalms 37:23 · Isaiah 26:8 · Isaiah 26:9 · Revelation 14:12 · Psalms 111:4 · Exodus 20:8-11 · Colossians 1:14-17 · Ephesians 2:10 · Isaiah 26:10

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