MEMORY VERSE: ‘And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.’ Revelation 12:11.
LESSON AIM: To witness is to give true evidence in defence of Jesus Christ. The witnesses will testify of something for which they have first-hand experience and knowledge, of what Jesus means to them.
‘Since His ascension Christ has carried forward His work on the earth by chosen ambassadors, through whom He speaks to the children of men and ministers to their needs. The great Head of the church superintends His work through the instrumentality of men ordained by God to act as His representatives. The position of those who have been called of God to labour in word and doctrine for the upbuilding of His church is one of grave responsibility. In Christ’s stead they are to beseech men and women to be reconciled to God, and they can fulfil their mission only as they receive wisdom and power from above.’ Acts of the Apostles, page 360.
1. How wide is our field of work? Matthew 28:19.
NOTE: ‘The great work for the salvation of souls must be carried forward. In the tithe, with gifts and offerings, He has made provision for this work. Thus He intends that the ministry of the gospel shall be sustained. He claims the tithe as His own, and it should ever be regarded as a sacred reserve, to be placed in His treasury for the benefit of His cause. He asks also for our free-will gifts and offerings of gratitude. All are to be devoted to the sending of the gospel unto the uttermost parts of the earth.’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 300.
2. What were Jesus very last words to His disciples before His ascension? Acts1:8 last part.
NOTE: ‘Service to God includes personal ministry. By personal effort we are to co-operate with Him for the saving of the world. Christ’s commission, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” is spoken to every one of His followers. (Mark 16:15.)’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 301.