Lesson 30 — The Rise of Spiritualism and Last-Day Deceptions
The Bible warns that spiritual deception will be an important issue before the return of Jesus. This lesson examines the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit and deceptive spiritual influences, encouraging believers to remain grounded in Scripture and focused on Christ.
Lesson Overview
The lesson begins with Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and explores the importance of being spiritually prepared for His return. It considers the symbolism of the lamps and oil, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the prophetic call to turn away from evil. The study also warns against counterfeit spiritual experiences and encourages believers to evaluate spiritual claims in the light of the Bible.
What You Will Learn
- What Jesus' parable of the ten virgins teaches about spiritual preparation.
- How the lesson explains the symbolism of the lamps and oil.
- Why the Holy Spirit is important to the believer's spiritual life.
- How the biblical message associated with Elijah calls people to choose whom they will serve.
- Why believers should be alert to spiritual deception and remain grounded in Scripture.
Bible Passages to Study
Matthew 25:1–13; Matthew 5:14–16; John 8:12; Romans 8:9; Malachi 4:5; Matthew 11:9–15; 1 Kings 18:21; 2 Kings 2:9; Joel 2:28–29; Luke 11:13; Revelation 18:4.
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