Lesson 20 — The Pre-Advent Judgment
The Bible speaks of God’s judgment before the return of Jesus Christ. What does this judgment mean, and how can it be understood as part of God’s plan of salvation? This lesson explores biblical teachings about Jesus’ role as Judge and High Priest, the heavenly sanctuary, and the prophetic message that announces the hour of God’s judgment.
Lesson Overview
Using the imagery of the earthly sanctuary and the Day of Atonement, the lesson examines the idea of judgment in relation to God’s work on behalf of humanity. It studies the first angel’s message in Revelation 14 and the prophetic visions in Daniel 8. These passages are used to explore the timing and significance of the judgment in the lesson’s interpretation of biblical prophecy.
What You Will Learn
- Why the Bible presents judgment as a process in which lives are examined before a verdict is given.
- What role Jesus has in judgment and His ministry as High Priest.
- How the Day of Atonement relates to the lesson's discussion of heavenly judgment.
- What the first angel's message in Revelation 14 announces.
- How the vision in Daniel 8 contributes to the lesson's understanding of prophetic events.
Bible Passages to Study
Revelation 14:6–7; Daniel 8:1–4; Daniel 8:5–8; Daniel 8:9–12; Daniel 8:20–25; Daniel 8:17, 19, 26.
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