Scripture Reading: Isaiah 2:10-21
Memory Verse: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust’” Psalm 91:1-2
Introduction:
We all know in these last years that man’s increase of knowledge has helped him to learn many things which he is delighted to call progress. New ways have been found to make his work easier. Means of transportation have changed. The means of communication are far better than they were 10 years ago, and through air waves we can receive news on the spot from anywhere in the world, or even from outer space.
Now if all increases of knowledge have been to help man lessen the burdens of the past and to be used as a convenience for mankind, why isn’t the world a better place in which to live?
Evil influences have succeeded in using man’s advanced knowledge to spread crime, which has made a rapid use of increased knowledge. The increase of knowledge has not lessened the dangers of accidents and carelessness, nor has it placed a higher value on human life. Strife among nations increases with the advancement of knowledge. Changes in the types of warfare have shown no regard to human lives. There is no portion of the earth free from the threat of destruction.
At present, man is seeking security and safety from what he sees coming. The sad part is, he’s seeking man-made ways of security and safety. Man is disregarding what is written in the Bible.
Man’s advanced knowledge, his wealth, his vast achievements, his self-made plans of security and safety will fail. When God rises to terribly shake the earth it will be too late. Man will see how foolish all his work has been.
Lesson Questions:
- Share instances in which God helped His people when it seemed they were doomed? For example: Noah (Genesis 6:9-9:19); Lot (Genesis 18:16-19:25); Daniel (Daniel 6:23); Peter (Acts 12:3-19). How about us?
- What is to come, and when? Daniel 12:1; Isaiah 13:9-11; Matthew 24:36. Who are meant by “Your people” in Daniel 12:1?
- Who will cause of the earth to shake? Isaiah 13:13; Joel 3:16; Nahum 1:5.
- Why has the increase of knowledge failed to turn many to righteousness? Daniel 12:4; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3-4; Isaiah 5:20-24.
- Is man’s great increase in knowledge and security and safety going to help him when the Lord comes? Isaiah 2:19-21; Ezekiel 7:19: 1 Thessalonians 5:3.
- What does the Lord tell us, His people, about our security? Psalm 91:4-8; Nahum 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
- What is God’s promise of safety and security to us? Psalm 91:9-12; 138:7; Proverbs 18:10; Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:31.