Lesson 3 "Light Shines in theDarkness"

In the Bible’s last book, Revelation, the devil is pictured as a dragon
and a serpent (Rev. 12:9). He is a dragon because he desires to destroy
God’s people, and he is a serpent because he uses all his cunning lies
to deceive them. In the years after Christ’s death, thousands were tortured,
thrown to lions, and burned at the stake by imperial Rome for refusing to
worship its deities. Yet, in the face of this cruel punishment, many stayed
faithful, the gospel continued to spread, and the church grew.
As a result, Satan changed his strategy. Scores of pagans were baptized but without thorough instruction in Bible truth. Error flooded
into the church as leaders merged the truths of Scripture with popular
customs. The fourth and fifth centuries were eras of compromise when
church prelates blended pagan practices with Christian teachings.
Yet, even in life’s most difficult times, God was continually with His
people. They found Jesus, “the way, the truth and the life,” and through the
power of the Holy Spirit, they stood firm, even in the face of overwhelming
pressure to yield their conscientious convictions. They stayed loyal to God’s
revealed will in Scripture and unflinchingly stood for the truth of His Word,
regardless of the pressure placed on them, either overtly or subtly.👉🏻Bible study lesson -
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[@lynettecarrington3893]

Discussion of "temple" here, following on from Lesson #1 in this series, quite insightful. Thanks.

[@ronaldashley5590]

Good start team by reading the word before the discussion!? Next team should begin with prayer! Just saying!