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Intro...1.Welcome God's presence.

2.Share theBESTandWORSTthing that happened to you

this week.

If a need for prayer is expressed take time to pray for that

individual and need on the spot.

Key text...Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my

voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will

sup with him, and he with me.(Revelation 3:20 KJV)

Scripture Passages...Psalms 32:8; 55:17; 119:11; Proverbs 13:34;

Matthew 9:12; 10:28; 25:1-13; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 22:39-23:49;

John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 1:20; 12:9-10; Galatians 6:14-15;Colossians 1:13-17; 1 Timothy 1:15-16; 2 Timothy 4:8;

Hebrews 1:2-3;12:7-11;1 Peter 1:6-7; 2:24; Revelation 2:4; 3.

Todays World...Our greatest need is faith in God.Ellen G. White, Testimonies, Vol. 7, p. 221.

REVIVAL OUR GREAT NEED

Sharing Studying Praying Witnessing


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The Spirit of God, as it comes into the heart by faith, is the

beginning of the life eternal. What promise is less fulfilled

in the church than that of the endowment of the Holy

Spirit? Here is our greatest need. Let the spirit ofcontroversy be put away, and let us seek for the living

testimony of the Spirit of God.Ellen G. White, Review & Herald, February 9, 1892.

Jesus showed Nicodemus that his first need was

humility of heart, a teachable spirit, a new heart; that if he

would enter into the kingdom of God, he must be born

again.Ellen G. White, Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 65.

The result of the eating of the tree of knowledge of good

and evil is manifest in every mans experience. There is in

his nature a bent to evil, a force which, unaided, he cannot

resist. To withstand this force, to attain that ideal which in

his inmost soul he accepts as alone worthy, he can find

help in but one power. That power is Christ. Cooperationwith that power is mans greatest need.Ellen G. White, Education, p. 29.

Gods greatest gift was bestowed to meet mans greatest

need. The Light appeared when the worlds darkness was

deepest. Through false teaching the minds of men had

long been turned away from God Christ came to restorethis knowledge. He came to set aside the false teaching by

which those who claimed to know God had

misrepresented Him.Ellen G. White, Education, p. 74.

A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and

most urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our

first work.Ellen G. White, Review & Herald, March 22, 1887.


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Lesson Impact...Briefly share what points stood out for you in the lesson or

how the lesson study has influenced you.

Quotes...Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.Desiderius Erasmus

A true revival means nothing less than a revolution, casting

out the spirit of worldliness and selfishness, and making God

and His love triumph in the heart and life.Andrew Murray

Revival cannot be organized, but we can set our sails to

catch the wind from heaven when God chooses to blow upon

His people once again.G. Campbell Morgan

Revival begins in the individuals heart. Let it begin with youon your face alone before God. Turn from every sin that

might hinder. Renew yourself to a new devotion to the

Saviour.Lee Roberson

I see no hope for a revival among Gods people today. They

are so enamored and so cluttered up with Hollywood and

newspapers and magazines and parties and bowling alleys

and camping trips and everything else. How in the world are

they going to get still long enough to see anything from

God?Lester Roloff

If revival is being withheld from us it is because some idol

remains still enthroned; because we still insist in placing ourreliance in human schemes; because we still refuse to face the


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unchangeable truth that, It is not by might, but by My

Spirit.Jonathan Goforth

Primitive Godliness...Prayerfully read Revelation 3:20.

What does this verse reveal to you about the nature of

Christ?

As earth's final generation, of what importance is this

verse to you?

What practical assurances does this verse give you in

relation to your quest to be ready for Christ's soon

coming?

A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest andmost urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our

first work. There must be earnest effort to obtain the

blessing of the Lord, not because God is not willing to

bestow His blessing upon us, but because we are

unprepared to receive it. Our heavenly Father is more

willing to give His Holy Spirit to them that ask Him, than

are earthly parents to give good gifts to their children. Butit is our work, by confession, humiliation, repentance, and

earnest prayer, to fulfil the conditions upon which God has

promised to grant us His blessing. A revival need be

expected only in answer to prayer.Ellen G. White, Selected Messages, Vol. 1, p. 121.

A revival and a reformation must take place, under the

ministration of the Holy Spirit. Revival and reformation are


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two different things. Revival signifies a renewal of spiritual

life, a quickening of the powers of mind and heart, a

resurrection from spiritual death. Reformation signifies a

reorganization, a change in ideas and theories, habits andpractices. Reformation will not bring forth the good fruit

of righteousness unless it is connected with the revival of

the Spirit. Revival and reformation are to do their

appointed work, and in doing this work they must blend.Ellen G. White, Review & Herald, February 25, 1902.

Before the final visitation of Gods judgements upon the

earth there will be among the people of the Lord such arevival of primitive godliness as has not been witnessed

since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be

poured out upon His children. At that time many will

separate themselves from those churches in which the

love of this world has supplanted love for God and His

Word. Many, both of ministers and people, will gladly

accept those great truths which God has caused to be

proclaimed at this time to prepare a people for the Lords

second coming.Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, pp. 463, 464.

Revival God's Way...

Carefully read Matthew 25:1-13.

What does this parable reveal to you about the nature of

Christ and His second coming?

What practically lessons can you take from this parable

that will help you in your preparation for Christ's soon

return?


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Read prayerfully Colossians 1:13-17, Hebrews 1:2-3, and

Matthew 10:28.

What do you discover about the power of Christ?

Being faithful to Christ will cost you your life or cause you

to be rejected and ridiculed by family, friends, and the

world. What practical assurances do these passages give

you?

Carefully read Galatians 6:14-15 and Revelation 3:14-16.

What do these passages reveal to you about the nature of

Christ and the plan of Salvation in Christ?

What practical impact do these passages have on your

life?

The typical Laodicean[lukewarm]Christian is content withthings as they are and proud of the little progress he has

made. It is almost impossible to convince him of his great

need and of how far he is from the goal of perfection.SDA Bible Commentary, Vol. 7, 2sted., p.761.

Paul could boast about the Cross because of what the

Cross had accomplished in his life.

Life Application New Testament Commentary, Wordsearch 9 Software, on Gal. 6:14.

Reread Revelation 3:15-16.

The rebuke given to the Laodiceans is as strong as it

comes. Notice that God uses language with which the

Laodiceans could resonate. Two other towns near

Laodicea had their own unique water sources. Hierapolis

to the north claimed natural hot springs, which were often


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used for medicinal purposes. To the east, Colossae was

known for its cold, pure water springs. Laodicea piped

water from both sources, but by the time it arrived, both

the water was lukewarm.

The metaphor Jesus uses is not necessarily relating

spiritual fervor to temperature, as often understood. If it

were, it would mean He was commending them for being

spiritually cold, which is unlikely. Instead, the metaphor is

condemning Laodicea for not providing spiritual healing

(being hot) or spiritual refreshment (being cold) to those

around them. It is a rebuke of their lack of works (action)and lack of witness.Limited Notes NET Bible, New English Translation, Revelation 3:15.

It is important to remember that Gods rebukes and

discipline is always in the context of a loving, parent-child

relationship. This can be seen as you read Proverbs 13:34,

Revelation 3:19, and Hebrews 12:7-11.

if we have respect toward our earthly fathers for

disciplining us, how much more should we embrace and

submit to our heavenly Fathers discipline (Hebrews 12:9)?

When it comes to Gods loving rebuke of His Laodicean

people, we must remember Gods ultimate will for us: to

be like Him. It is never to condemn us or cut us off. It isalways to bring us to repentance so that we can be even

more intimately tied to our Savior than before.

Repentance puts you more closely in touch with Him and

more fully releases His life through yours.Dr. Larry Crabb, 66 Love Letters (Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson, 2010), p. 319.

Prayerfully read 2 Corinthians 1:20 and 1 Peter 1:6-7.


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What stands out to you about the nature of God?

What practical assurance do you find in these passages?

Believing in and holding on to His promises is key to

experiencing His power during the last days of earth's

history.

Practical Steps...Read 1 Timothy 1:15-16 and 2 Timothy 4:8.

What deliberate steps can you take toward the Lord so

that your relationship with Him will revive you?

STEP ONE: Luke 22:39-23:49

Realize the great price God paid for our redemption.Spend time really thinking about what it would feel like to

have someone give his or her life to save yours.

STEP TWO: Psalms 32:8; 55:17; 119:11

Read Gods love letter, the Bible, and talk with Him

every day.

Let Him work in you to change your thoughts and heart.

STEP THREE: John 3:16

Realize that each person we come in contact with is

someone for whom Christ died.

Everyone deserves to know about what Christ has done

for them.

STEP FOUR: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10


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Realize that we cant save anyone in our own strength,

but only through the strength of Jesus.

Jesus can work through the Holy Spirit on our behalf only

when we realize just how weak we are.

In Need of a Doctor...?Read Revelation 3:17.

What is the problem with the Laodicean church?

Being lukewarm is a symptom of a deep-rooted disease

self-righteousness. Self-righteousness is the very thing

that prevents a church from experiencing revival. Let us

wake up and call upon the Doctor, Jesus Christ.

Throughout the Gospels, Christ demonstrates His healing

power to those who come to Him.

Read Matthew 9:12, who needs the doctor?

Read Revelation 2:4, what is the solution to being

lukewarm?

Read 1 Peter 2:24, what does this verse mean to you?

When we study the Bible and contemplate the life, death,

and resurrection of Christ, our sins glare at us in piercing

contrast to His perfection. The more exalted view we have

of Him, the less exalted view we have of ourselves. When

we see His glory, we begin to see our need. This sense of

need will drive us straight to Him and His cureHis blood,

shed on the cross for every sinner. By his wounds youhave been healed.


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Conclusion...Jesus says, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears

my voice and opens the door, I will come in. He is waiting

to heal you. Allow Him to come in and cure your self-

righteous heart. Come back to your first love, and He will

transform you into His likeness. He will clothe you with His

garments of righteousness. He promises that to him who

overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my

throne.

Recommended Reading... Mark 5:1-20

Reflect on the impact Christ had on this man's life and

contrast that with the impact Christ has had on your own

life.

What is God saying to you?

Break into twos or threes and pray forone anothers needs, as well as for your

friends and family...


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LESSONS ON FAITHLESSON #13: LIVING BY FAITH

(Living by Faith)

Living by Faith


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"The just shall live by faith."

Who are the just?--They are only those who are of faith, because

men are justified only by faith.

For though we all "have sinned and come short of the glory of

God," yet we are justified freely by his grace through the

redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

For "to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace,

but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him

that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted forrighteousness."

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God

through our Lord Jesus Christ." Those who are of faith and those

alone are the just in the earth.

Now faith is entire dependence on the word of God, that that

word shall accomplish what that word says. "It shall accomplishthat which I please." Isa. 55:11.

To be justified by faith, then, is to be justified by entire

dependence upon the word of God. The just are those who are

of the word of God. This is how men become just.

Men must not only become just by faith--by dependence uponthe word of Godbut being just, we must live by faith. The just

LESSONS ON FAITH

LESSON #13: LIVING BY FAITH(Living by Faith)


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man lives in precisely the same way and by precisely the same

thing that he becomes just.

We become just by faith; faith is entire dependence on the wordof God. We, being just, must live by precisely the same thing by

which we become just; that is, by entire dependence upon the

word of God.

And this is exactly what Jesus said: Man shall live "by every word

that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." When Jesus said that,

it is perfectly plain that He simply said, in other words, Man shall

live by faith.

There is no other way truly to live than by faith, which is simply

living by the word of God. Without faith, without the word of

God, men only die.

Indeed, without the word of God everything only dies, for in the

beginning everything came by the word of God. The word ofGod is the origin and life of everything, for, "He spake, and it

was."

All things animate and inanimate--sun, moon, and stars, animals

and men--all are entirely dependent upon the word of God for

existence. Only in the case of men God has bestowed upon them

the wondrous gift of choice as to whether they will do so or not.

This gift opens the door of faith. And when a man does choose

to live by the word of God, which is the only means of life, faith--

entire dependence upon the word of Godis the means by

which he lays hold on the means of life.

Thus "the just shall live by faith," and thus "whatsoever is not of

faith is sin," which is simply to say, The just must live by the word

of God, and whatsoever is not of the word of God is sin.


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"We cannot have a healthy Christian experience, we cannot obey

the gospel unto salvation until the science of faith is better

understood and until more faith is exercised."

"Hast thou faith?" Have the faith of God. Here are they that keep

"the faith of Jesus."

First published in the Review & Herald, Mar. 7, 1899By A. T. Jones & E. J. Waggoner

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