Lesson #82: At the Marriage Feast! Part 3

Children Sabbath School Lesson #82 for 6-28-2014 Song for opening the Sabbath School: The Lord is in his holy temple The Book of Habakkuk 2:20 Margins. But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord is on His Heavenly throne We bring our praises unto Jesus for all the love that He has shown. We sense the beauty of His presence. We hear the great triumphant shout The Lamb for sinners slain is worthy. How we can keep from crying out Singing Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Singing Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! The Lord is in his holy temple. And we are in His Presence Now The ones who ve gone before have gathered that s why before the Lord we bow Singing Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Singing Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Opening Prayer requesting one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer Lesson #82: At the Marriage Feast! Part 3 Revelation 19:17 (KJV) And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; This week boys and girls, we will continue with chapter 3 in our lesson entitle, At the Marriage Feast of our study book! Isaiah 62:4 (KJV) Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. Isaiah 62:5 (KJV) For [as] a young man marrieth a virgin, [so] shall thy sons marry thee: and [as] the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, [so] shall thy God rejoice over thee. Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV) The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Revelation 19:6 (KJV) And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19:7 (KJV) Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. Revelation 19:9 (KJV) And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed [are] they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 1

Let s continue in our book Desire of Ages, Chapter #15, pages 151 153 In both the Old and the New Testament, the marriage relation is employed to represent the tender and sacred union that exists between Christ and His people. To the mind of Jesus the gladness of the wedding festivities pointed forward to the rejoicing of that day when He shall bring home His bride to the Father's house, and the redeemed with the Redeemer shall sit down to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He says, "As the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee." "Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken;... but thou shalt be called My Delight;... for the Lord delighteth in thee." "He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing." Isaiah 62:5, 4, margin; Zephaniah 3:17. When the vision of heavenly things was granted to John the apostle, he wrote: "I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready." "Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb." Revelation 19:6, 7, 9. {DA 151.1} Question: Boys & girls, what is the marriage relation in both the Old and New Testament employed to represent? And, towards what, is the mind of Jesus pointed forward to with gladness of the wedding festivities? Answer: The tender and sacred union that exists between Christ and His people. And the rejoicing of that day when He shall bring home His bride to the Father's house, and the redeemed with the Redeemer shall sit down to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Song: Let s learn beautiful song together dear ones! Revelation 19:1 (KJV) Margin. Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For the Lord our God is Mighty. Yeah the Lord our God is Omnipotent The Lord our God, He is Wonderful! All Praises be unto the Kings of Kings and the Lords of Lords He is Wonderful! Jesus saw in every soul one to whom must be given the call to His kingdom. He reached the hearts of the people by going among them as one who desired their good. He sought them in the public streets, in private houses, on the boats, in the synagogue, by the shores of the lake, and at the marriage feast. He met them at their daily vocations, and manifested an interest in their secular affairs. He carried His instruction into the household, bringing families in their own homes under the influence of His divine presence. His strong personal sympathy helped to win hearts. He often repaired to the mountains for solitary prayer, but this was a preparation for His labor among men in active life. From these seasons He came forth to relieve the sick, to instruct the ignorant, and to break the chains from the captives of Satan. {DA 151.2} Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 2

It was by personal contact and association that Jesus trained His disciples. Sometimes He taught them, sitting among them on the mountainside; sometimes beside the sea, or walking with them by the way, He revealed the mysteries of the kingdom of God. He did not sermonize as men do today. Wherever hearts were open to receive the divine message, He unfolded the truths of the way of salvation. He did not command His disciples to do this or that, but said, "Follow Me." On His journeys through country and cities He took them with Him, that they might see how He taught the people. He linked their interest with His, and they united with Him in the work. {DA 152.1} Question: Boys & girls, how did Jesus reach the hearts of the people? And how did Jesus train His disciples? Answer: By going among them as one who desired their good. He sought them in the public streets, in private houses, on the boats, in the synagogue, by the shores of the lake, and at the marriage feast. And it was by personal contact and association. The example of Christ in linking Himself with the interests of humanity should be followed by all who preach His word, and by all who have received the gospel of His grace. We are not to renounce social communion. We should not seclude ourselves from others. In order to reach all classes, we must meet them where they are. They will seldom seek us of their own accord. Not alone from the pulpit are the hearts of men touched by divine truth. There is another field of labor, humbler, it may be, but fully as promising. It is found in the home of the lowly, and in the mansion of the great; at the hospitable board, and in gatherings for innocent social enjoyment. {DA 152.2} As disciples of Christ we shall not mingle with the world from a mere love of pleasure, to unite with them in folly. Such associations can result only in harm. We should never give sanction to sin by our words or our deeds, our silence or our presence. Wherever we go, we are to carry Jesus with us, and to reveal to others the preciousness of our Saviour. But those who try to preserve their religion by hiding it within stone walls lose precious opportunities of doing good. Through the social relations, Christianity comes in contact with the world. Everyone who has received the divine illumination is to brighten the pathway of those who know not the Light of life. {DA 152.3} Question: Boys & girls, How should Jesus example be followed by all who preach His word, and by all who have received the gospel of His grace in linking with the interests of humanity? Answer: In order to reach all classes, we must meet them where they are: In the home of the lowly, and in the mansion of the great; at the hospitable board, and in gatherings for innocent social enjoyment. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 3

Question: Boys & girls, what actions can result only in harm as Disciples of Christ in the World? And to what should we never give sanction to? Answer: If we shall mingle with the world from a mere love of pleasure, and unite with them in folly. And sin by our words or our deeds, our silence or our presence. Wherever we go, we are to carry Jesus with us, and to reveal to others the preciousness of our Saviour. We should all become witnesses for Jesus. Social power, sanctified by the grace of Christ, must be improved in winning souls to the Saviour. Let the world see that we are not selfishly absorbed in our own interests, but that we desire others to share our blessings and privileges. Let them see that our religion does not make us unsympathetic or exacting. Let all who profess to have found Christ, minister as He did for the benefit of men. {DA 152.4} We should never give to the world the false impression that Christians are a gloomy, unhappy people. If our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we shall see a compassionate Redeemer, and shall catch light from His countenance. Wherever His Spirit reigns, there peace abides. And there will be joy also, for there is a calm, holy trust in God. {DA 152.5} Christ is pleased with His followers when they show that, though human, they are partakers of the divine nature. They are not statues, but living men and women. Their hearts, refreshed by the dews of divine grace, open and expand to the Sun of Righteousness. The light that shines upon them they reflect upon others in works that are luminous with the love of Christ. {DA 153.1} Question: Boys & girls, as we become witnesses for Jesus what must improve in winning souls to the Saviour? And what does the light that shines upon the children of God do to others? Answer: Social power, sanctified by the grace of Christ. Let the world see that we are not selfishly absorbed in our own interests, but that we desire others to share our blessings and privileges. And it reflects upon others in works that are luminous with the love of Christ. Song: Let s learn beautiful Hymn together dear ones! Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, And glorify your Father which is in heaven. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, And glorify your Father which is in heaven. Next Week: We will begin a new chapter in our study entitle, In His Temple of our study book! Closing Prayer request one of the little ones or mommies or daddies to give prayer. Next Sabbath: Chapter 16 In His Temple, Sabbath July 5, 2014. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 4

Have a Blessed Sabbath dear one, and enjoy your activities. God Bless! Children Sabbath School Lesson #82 Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 5

Word Search Puzzle L A V N A D U D Y S E F U M U R L S N L Q E B P E S E C A R E K S U E W E F T Y E P P R B B S L O S A Y A L L C S O I R K E C S R O V O T M B T B L U Q E L N X T A U O O A A I C E M M I L C K G L N U S N S G T G V R L I U U A L R G E Y O X P B M I O I B B D H A R N G O N L F C C A S O Q T G A M O U N T A I N S I D E O H N Y I M T A L L E L U I A O J V X N U D G E E I O C N Y L W O L O B N I B T N Q S V P N L O E Y W U X X L N A R Q M T Y E S R I R P R T S E R E T N I P D Y E T O N Z R N U A G E Z I N O M R E S S N H S O M N I P O T E N T D Y C E G O T A G E I F D F C E J H D A R T D G A T E N I C T M A N S I O N W I U S M D I I R C L L A B T T J N O I T A R A P E R P I E E U C R E L A T I O N M Y B I T R L E E D D O S Y G Z T E C N U O N E R A U S Q V E V Y M O O L G S E L D O M L M P B G ABSORBED ALLELUIA ASSOCIATION BOARD BRIDEGROOM COMMUNION COUNTENANCE DEEDS DELIGHT FESTIVITIES FOLLY GLOOMY GOSPEL HOSPITABLE HUMBLER INNOCENT INTEREST JOURNEYS LAKE LOWLY MANSION MARRIAGE MOUNTAINSIDE MYSTERIES OMNIPOTENT PATHWAY PREPARATION PRIVILEGES PULPIT RELATION RENOUNCE SACRED SALVATION SECLUDE SECULAR SELDOM SERMONIZE SOLITARY SYNAGOGUE VOCATIONS 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 6

Double Puzzle ASSOCIATIONS BRIGHTEN CALM CATCH CHRISTIANITY COMPASSIONATE DEEDS ENJOYMENT FIXED ILLUMINATION IMPRESSION MINGLE PRECIOUSNESS PRESERVE RELIGION RESULT REVEAL SANCTIFIED SANCTION UNHAPPY Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number. 20 of 20 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 7

Maze Puzzle Children, Follow your Saviour and let His life shines in your precious Life! Luke 9:23(KJV) And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 8

Activities Answer Key Word Search Puzzle Solution L + + + A D + D Y S E F + + + R + S + + + E + + E S E C A R E K + + E + E F + + + + P R B B S L O S A + A L + C S O I + + E C S R O V O T M + T B L U + E L N + + A U O O A A I C E M M I L + + G L N + S + S G T G V R L I U U A L + + E Y O + + B + I O I + B D H A R N + O + L + C C A S O + T G A M O U N T A I N S I D E O + N Y I M T A L L E L U I A O + V + N U + + E E I O + N Y L W O L O + N I + T N + S + P N + O + Y + + + + + N + R + M T + + S + + R P R T S E R E T N I P D Y E T O N + + + U A G E Z I N O M R E S S N H S O M N I P O T E N T + + + E G + T A G E I + + + + + J H D + + + D + A T E N I C T M A N S I O N W I + S + + I I R C L L A + + + + N O I T A R A P E R P I E E U C R E L A T I O N + Y B + + R L E + D D O + + + + + E C N U O N E R A U S + + E V Y M O O L G S E L D O M + M P + + (Over, Down, Direction) ABSORBED (20, 1, S) ALLELUIA (20, 13, SW) ASSOCIATION (19, 1, SW) BOARD (9, 6, SE) BRIDEGROOM (11, 20, NE) COMMUNION (15, 1, SW) COUNTENANCE (13, 16, W) DEEDS (10, 4, SW) DELIGHT (17, 1, SW) FESTIVITIES (17, 15, NW) FOLLY (15, 8, S) GLOOMY (20, 15, SW) GOSPEL (6, 3, W) HOSPITABLE (10, 1, SE) HUMBLER (9, 19, W) INNOCENT (10, 18, W) INTEREST (9, 14, NW) JOURNEYS (19, 9, N) LAKE (20, 16, NW) LOWLY (10, 15, W) MANSION (20, 14, NW) MARRIAGE (10, 9, NE) MOUNTAINSIDE (11, 3, S) MYSTERIES (9, 1, W) OMNIPOTENT (1, 7, S) PATHWAY (2, 2, E) PREPARATION (5, 15, N) PRIVILEGES (1, 17, E) PULPIT (10, 13, NW) RELATION (1, 20, E) RENOUNCE (9, 13, SE) SACRED (4, 13, N) SALVATION (20, 20, NW) SECLUDE (12, 14, SE) SECULAR (18, 5, S) SELDOM (1, 6, E) SERMONIZE (2, 19, N) SOLITARY (3, 8, S) SYNAGOGUE (1, 4, E) VOCATIONS (6, 7, SE) 40 of 40 words were placed into the puzzle. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 9

Double Puzzle Solution 1. ENJOYMENT 2. MINGLE 3. ASSOCIATIONS 4. RESULT 5. SANCTION 6. DEEDS 7. REVEAL 8. PRECIOUSNESS 9. PRESERVE 10. RELIGION 11. CHRISTIANITY 12. ILLUMINATION 13. BRIGHTEN 14. SANCTIFIED 15. IMPRESSION 16. UNHAPPY 17. FIXED 18. COMPASSIONATE 19. CATCH 20. CALM These are the scramble words 20 of 20 words were placed into the puzzle The final phrase for your puzzle Found in page #1 Revelation 19:8 (KJV) And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. Children s Sabbath School _ Lesson#82 (6.28.14) Page 10