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Lesson 12 · December 23, 1899

The Decisions of the Judgment Day

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Mount of Olives, A. D. 31.

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  1. 1.What does the Saviour say of the scene at His second coming? . Side texts: .
  2. 2.Who will then be gathered before Him for judgment? Describe the separation that He will make. Verse 32. Side texts: .
  3. 3.Describe the separation that then takes place. Verses 33, 34. See note 1. Side texts: .
  4. 4.What tender words are then said to these privileged ones? . Side texts: ; ; .
  5. 5.What righteous works testified to their saving faith in Christ? Verse 35. Side texts: ; ; .
  6. 6.What other good works appeared in their lives? Verse 36. See note 2. Side texts: ; .
  7. 7.At the announcement of such decision, how will the righteous express astonishment? Verses 37-39. Side texts: .
  8. 8.What explanation will then be made to the wondering saints? Verse 40. Side texts: ; .
  9. 9.Turning attention to those on His left hand, what condemnation will the Lord put on them? .
  10. 10.How was their lack of faith and love manifested? Verses 42, 43. Side texts: ; .
  11. 11.With what words will these express their surprise? Verse 44.
  12. 12.What answer will they receive? Verse 45. Side texts: ; .
  13. 13.To what are all such to be consigned? Verse 46. Side texts: ; .

Notes

Reading.

chapter 70.

1. The sheep is used in the Scriptures as an emblem of meekness, patience, and submission, and thus typifies the qualities of the Lord Himself. ; . He was a Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. . He is also the Chief Shepherd (), who calleth His sheep by name, and they follow Him. .

2. A brief study of the side texts following questions 5 and 6 will show what importance the Scriptures attach to what is known as Christian Help Work. One may not be aware that he has done much toward relieving distress, or those to whom he has ministered may not appreciate that which was done for them; but Christ saw in the labor put forth, the reflection of His own life, and counted it as done for Him, and to represent His generous work in the earth. Therefore, the sincere desire to do something in this line, followed by conscientious effort, is marked in heaven, and weighs greatly on the right side of every account examined in the judgment; because the disposition to do such work shows a oneness with Christ, which entitles the holder to a place with Him. We are not to conclude from this that we obtain salvation and righteousness by our good works. We are saved not because we do, but we do because we are saved.

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 25:31-46 · Matthew 25:31 · 2 Thessalonians 1:7 · 2 Thessalonians 1:8 · Revelation 20:11 · Revelation 20:12 · John 10:1-4 · John 10:14-16 · John 10:34 · Romans 8:17 · 1 Peter 1:4 · Revelation 21:7 · Isaiah 58:6 · Isaiah 58:7 · James 1:27 · Hebrews 13:2 · Hebrews 13:3 · 2 Timothy 1:16-18 · Luke 17:10 · Proverbs 19:17 · Proverbs 28:27 · Matthew 10:42 · Matthew 10:41 · James 2:14-26 · 1 John 3:17 · 1 John 3:18 · Romans 6:23 · 2 Thessalonians 1:9 · 2 Peter 2:12 · Psalms 37:20 · Psalms 37:10 · Isaiah 53:7 · Acts 8:32 · Revelation 13:8 · 1 Peter 5:4 · John 10:4 · John 10:11

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