LESSON FORTY

THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE STARS

OUTLINE

1. The sun, the moon, and the stars signifying the totality of God’s redeemed:
   1. The sun, the moon, and the stars signifying the whole house of Jacob.
   2. The sun, the moon, and the stars signifying the totality of the saints in the Old and New Testaments:
      1. The New Testament believers as the sun.
      2. The Old Testament saints as the moon.
      3. The Old Testament patriarchs as the twelve stars.
2. The sun:
   1. Signifying Christ:
      1. The rising sun.
      2. The Sun of righteousness.
   2. Signifying the followers of Christ.
3. The stars:
   1. Signifying Christ:
      1. A Star out of Jacob.
      2. The bright morning star.
      3. The morning star rising in the hearts of those who love the Lord’s appearing.
   2. Signifying the overcomers among God’s redeemed:
      1. The shining stars.
      2. The seven stars.