11. After all the confusions of identity in the closing years of the world and the Gospel, which are the only two groups of people that will be known to God at the end? Matthew 13:24-30.
NOTE: ‘There are only two classes in the world today, and only two classes will be recognised in the judgement, those who violate God’s law and those who obey it. Christ gives the test by which to prove our loyalty or disloyalty. “If ye love Me,” He says, “keep My commandments.’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 283.
12. Who is the source of our teaching concerning the doctrine of Jesus in His Sanctuary? 2 Timothy 3:16.
NOTE: ‘Christ came to sow the world with truth. Ever since the fall of man, Satan has been sowing the seeds of error. It was by a lie that he first gained control over men, and thus he still works to overthrow God’s kingdom in the earth and to bring men under his power. A sower from a higher world, Christ came to sow the seeds of truth. He who had stood in the councils of God, who had dwelt in the innermost sanctuary of the Eternal, could bring to men the pure principles of truth. Ever since the fall of man, Christ had been the Revealer of truth to the world. By Him the incorruptible seed, “the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever,” is communicated to men.’ A Call to Stand Apart, page 19.
LESSON INSIGHT: The sanctuary teachings of the Bible show that those who fail to afflict their hearts during this time will be cast into outer darkness with gnashing of teeth. But those who co-operate with Jesus in afflicting their souls will cry out to God, ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts, and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’ [Psalm 139:23] These are the ones who will be ripe for harvest. What is it that will ripen their characters? In working with Jesus to seek and to save the lost, they will have learned to pray with all their hearts, and to search the scriptures for treasures to share. As their prayers are answered, they will know the warmth of divine of love, which will be radiated to all around.