The Third Angel and His Message

July 5 – 11, 2026

Key text

“Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12

Study Help: The Desire of Ages, 634–636; Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, 14–22

Introduction

“Prophecy brings to view a class that, as the result of the threefold message, are keeping the commandments of God.” The Great Controversy, 437

Sunday

1 THE BEGINNING OF THE END

1.a. What messages mark the beginning of the work of restoration before the coming of Christ? Revelation 14:6–11

Note: “To prepare a people to stand in the day of God, a great work of reform was to be accomplished. God saw that many of His professed people were not building for eternity, and in His mercy, He was about to send a message of warning to arouse them from their stupor and lead them to make ready for the coming of the Lord. This warning is brought to view in Revelation 14.” The Great Controversy, 311

1.b. What will be the result of the proclamation of this message? Revelation 14:12

Note: “Though often in the midst of reproach and persecution, a constant testimony has been borne to the perpetuity of the law of God and the sacred obligation of the creation Sabbath.

“These truths, as presented in Revelation 14 in connection with ‘the everlasting gospel,’ will distinguish the church of Christ at the time of His appearing. For as the result of the threefold message it is announced: ‘Here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.’ And this message is the last to be given before the coming of the Lord.” The Great Controversy, 453, 454

Monday

2 A FITTING REPRESENTATION

2.a. Who are represented by the three angels? Zechariah 8:12

Note: “The angels are represented as flying in the midst of heaven, proclaiming to the world a message of warning, and having a direct bearing upon the people living in the last days of this earth’s history. No one hears the voice of these angels, for they are a symbol to represent the people of God who are working in harmony with the universe of heaven. Men and women, enlightened by the Spirit of God and sanctified through the truth, proclaim the three messages in their order.” Selected Messages, Book 2, 387

2.b. What does the third angel of Revelation 14 proclaim? Revelation 14:9–11

Note: “[One] class firmly held that the Lord had led them in their past experience; and as they waited and watched and prayed to know the will of God they saw that their great High Priest had entered upon another work of ministration, and, following Him by faith, they were led to see also the closing work of the church. They had a clearer understanding of the first and second angels’ messages, and were prepared to receive and give to the world the solemn warning of the third angel of Revelation 14.” The Great Controversy, 432

Tuesday

3 THE SCOPE OF THE MESSAGE

3.a. What prophetic description fits the popular churches today? 2 Timothy 3:1–5, 7. Since the law of God has been trampled underfoot, what is the scope of the third angel’s message in the world?

Note: “The Lord God of heaven will not send upon the world His judgments for disobedience and transgression until He has sent His watchmen to give the warning. He will not close up the period of probation until the message shall be more distinctly proclaimed. The law of God is to be magnified; its claims must be presented in their true, sacred character, that the people may be brought to decide for or against the truth. Yet the work will be cut short in righteousness. The message of Christ’s righteousness is to sound from one end of the earth to the other to prepare the way of the Lord. This is the glory of God, which closes the work of the third angel.” Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, 19

3.b. How will history be repeated? Acts 2:21

Note: “God has always given men warning of coming judgments. Those who had faith in His message for their time, and who acted out their faith, in obedience to His commandments, escaped the judgments that fell upon the disobedient and unbelieving. The word came to Noah, ‘Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before Me.’ Noah obeyed and was saved. The message came to Lot, ‘Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city.’ Genesis 7:1; 19:14. Lot placed himself under the guardianship of the heavenly messengers, and was saved. So, Christ’s disciples were given warning of the destruction of Jerusalem. Those who watched for the sign of the coming ruin, and fled from the city, escaped the destruction. So now we are given warning of Christ’s second coming and of the destruction to fall upon the world. Those who heed the warning will be saved.” The Desire of Ages, 634

Wednesday

4 THE LAST MESSAGE AND MESSENGERS

4.a. What is the object of the message of Revelation 14 within the church? Malachi 3:2; Revelation 3:18–20

Note: “Those who are living upon the earth when the intercession of Christ shall cease in the sanctuary above are to stand in the sight of a holy God without a mediator. Their robes must be spotless, their characters must be purified from sin by the blood of sprinkling. Through the grace of God and their own diligent effort they must be conquerors in the battle with evil. While the investigative judgment is going forward in heaven, while the sins of penitent believers are being removed from the sanctuary, there is to be a special work of purification, of putting away of sin, among God’s people upon earth. This work is more clearly presented in the messages of Revelation 14.” The Great Controversy, 425

4.b. What is the evidence that this message is the last warning to be given to the world before the end? Revelation 14:14, 15

Note: “When Christ entered the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary to perform the closing work of the atonement, He committed to His servants the last message of mercy to be given to the world. Such is the warning of the third angel of Revelation 14. Immediately following its proclamation, the Son of man is seen by the prophet coming in glory to reap the harvest of the earth.” The Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. 4, 273

“We are nearing the close of this earth’s history. We have before us a great work—the closing work of giving the last warning message to a sinful world. There are men who will be taken from the plow, from the vineyard, from various other branches of work, and sent forth by the Lord to give this message to the world.

“The world is out of joint. As we look at the picture, the outlook seems discouraging. But Christ greets with hopeful assurance the very men and women who cause us discouragement. In them He sees qualifications that will enable them to take a place in His vineyard. If they will constantly be learners, through His providence He will make them men and women fitted to do a work that is not beyond their capabilities; through the impartation of the Holy Spirit, He will give them power of utterance.” Evangelism, 48

Thursday

5 NO SECOND PROBATION

5.a. How are we deciding our own destiny as we hear the third angel’s message? Deuteronomy 30:19

Note: “There is no work in our world so great, so sacred, and so glorious, no work that God honors so much, as this gospel work. The message presented at this time is the last message of mercy for a fallen world. Those who have the privilege of hearing this message, and who persist in refusing to heed the warning, cast away their last hope of salvation. There will be no second probation.” Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, 19

“There will be a sharp conflict between those who are loyal to God and those who cast scorn upon His law. Reverence for God’s law has been subverted. The religious leaders are teaching for doctrine the commandments of men. As it was in the days of ancient Israel, so it is in this age of the world. But because of the prevalence of disloyalty and transgression, will those who have reverenced the law of God now cherish less respect for it? Will they unite with the powers of earth to make it void? The loyal will not be carried away by the current of evil. They will not throw contempt on that which God has set apart as holy. They will not follow Israel’s example of forgetfulness; they will call to remembrance God’s dealings with His people in all ages, and will walk in the way of His commandments.

“The test comes to everyone. There are only two sides. On which side are you?” Ibid., Vol. 8, 120

5.b. What is the loud voice of the third angel’s message? Acts 2:3, 4, 17. How can we take part in the promised blessing, and what is the next important event? Acts 3:19, 20; Hebrews 9:28

Note: “The Spirit which characterized that wonderful meeting on the Day of Pentecost is waiting to manifest its power upon the men who are now standing between the living and the dead as ambassadors for God. The power which stirred the people so mightily in the 1844 movement will again be revealed. The third angel’s message will go forth, not in whispered tones, but with a loud voice.” Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, 252

“It is ‘unto them that look for Him’ that Christ is to ‘appear the second time without sin unto salvation.’ Hebrews 9:28.” The Great Controversy, 315

Friday

PERSONAL REVIEW QUESTIONS

What is to distinguish Christ’s true church at His coming?
Who is the third angel, and what is his message?
How is Bible history soon to be repeated?
What responsibilities rest upon all who hear this vital message?
What should strengthen us in sharing the third angel’s message?