Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Babylon vs “My All for God Alone” Revelation 17 SS Class March 23, 2019 Larry R Evans Quick review of last week’s study regarding the 7 Last Plagues 1.      We emphasized that the focus book of Revelation is a revelation about and by Jesus and how His love for His people prior to His coming is manifested. 2.      We emphasized that Jesus identified with His people as seen in Matthew 11:28 when called to them by saying, ““ Come to me , all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”   This was never more important than what was about to be revealed in this historical and prophetic book of the Bible. 3.      Our attention is directed to the experience of Revelation 12:17. We spoke of a key principle of interpretation referred to repetition (recapitulation) and enlargement . We saw this principle at work when the “war” of Rev. 12:17 was repeated but enlarged with greater detail in chapters 13 and 14 – a spiritual war designed to break or separate the

Dear Sabbath School Class and Special Guests, What is feared by many, glamorized by the theater and ignored by many others, I have found to be filled with hope and confidence in Jesus.  The study below will hopefully do the same for you as it has for me.  Perspective is so important. I look forward to our study in class and if you aren't with us and this reaches you some other place in the world, I pray that behind all secular treatment of this subject you find the invitation of Jesus, "Come to Me." Larry R Evans Vancouver, WA SDA Church The Seven Last Plagues (And their connection with Easter!) Larry R Evans Class Notes for March 16, 2019 Introduction It’s easy to go to the wrong place. I’ve done that more than once! I’ve gone to an airport, checked my baggage, got my ticket, went past security, went directly to the gate and found my seat.   I’ve waited and waited and waited . . .  .  I eventually got suspicious. Finally, I w