Lesson for February 13, 2021
THE TRUE GOSPEL IS LIGHT AND POWER
Scripture reading: 1 Cor. 1:1-24.
Memory verse: 1 Cor. 1:26.
- What did Paul tell us about the power of the gospel? Romans 1:16.
- When JacobΓÇÖs name was changed to Israel, what is said about him having power, both with the Father and also with men? Genesis 32:28.
- How much power did our Saviour possess, in bringing to his assistance these unseen messengers from heaven? Matt. 26:53, 54.
- When received into the true church, the body of Christ, are we numbered with, and also a member of the family of angels? Ephesians 3:14-16.
- Are the angels of heaven really our own brothers in the same faith with the same Father? Rev. 22:8, 9.
- When the final judgments are in the earth, and the seven last plagues are upon the whole world, who will deliver the faithful members of this one family? Psalms 91:10, 11.
- What is the reason given for the angels delivering the true members of this holy family in the time of trouble? Verse 14; Daniel 12:1.
Note: These are two reasons given here for deliverance in this time of trouble. One is ΓÇ£setting our love upon the FatherΓÇ¥, the sign of which is keeping His commandments (1 John 5:3), and the other is because we have known His Name.
- What is said of this chosen family in regard to light? Matt. 5:14-16.
- In this time of darkness what command is given for us to send out the true light? Isaiah 60:1, 2.
- Will this family, of which the angels are a part, know something about the times and seasons in which we live, and are they known as the children of light? 1 Thess. 5:1-6.
- Before He comes to judge the earth, what particular place is mentioned out of which this light will shine? Psalms 50:1-5.