Second Advent Herald

In this study (1.) "3rd Temple - Divine Abiding Place" we look at the intention of building a 3rd Temple, in the place now occupied by the Al-Aqsa Mosque, aka Dome on the Rock. What that would mean regionally, and theologically / escatelogically as it would resume animal sacrifices, in rejection of the Son / Lamb of God. We go back through Older Testament History, of the Presence of God, manifest in many ways, often in fire, signaling HIS acceptance of a people Sanctuary, Temples and altars: we ended part 1. with how the fire from heaven was shown on Pentecost, upon the 120 disciples of the Lamb; signaling a Divine change in the building material and mobil locations of the true 3rd Temple, and place of His Presence. We will greatly expand on this in the upcoming Sabbath message, in the final, part 2 of "3rd Temple - Divine Abiding Place" We hope and trust this will be both a challenge (to some) and a blessing to all. It is Scripture Saturated.

This study deals more with the Biblical / Newer Testament identification of the Temple, following Jesus' declaration "Your house is left unto you desolate." While some may decry this as "Replacement Theology"; in actuality, it is Divine Inclusion, of those Israel failed, in their commission, to gather "strangers" into Covenant Connection, with the Most High. His purposes for "a house of prayer for all people" "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation" have not been disannulled. This opens the way for many of us, to be HIS abiding place, and be yoked to Yeshua to gather still more. It's loaded with Scripture. I trust you will be both blessed and maybe (for some), even challenged. Be as Bereans, pray and weigh the evidences.

Most of us (me, once included), were conditioned to interpret and experience "Grace" in a way, very limited to "unmerited favor' and 'Pardon for sins." While pardon for sin, is an essential element of Grace, it is far more amazing than that. Remember, Jesus experienced Grace, that took Him to the Cross as a sinless offering. Part of the problem lies in an incomplete way many are taught to define "sin(s)" that we are pardoned for; most think sin is "missing the mark" and or "a broken relationship" which are actually some of the results of "sin" but not the Bible definition. Grace is also power (working in us), to prove what it means to Hit The Mark! Grace is much more amazing than most of us are taught to experience. When the early Church bid "Grace unto you" they had a far clearer understanding of what it meant to use that greeting. We will extensively explore this. Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" by His Grace

Heaven’s HR - You Can Be Replaced This study deals with what is often mis-named as “Replacement Theology” but in reality, is Divine Commission Theology. Clearly, before a Nation, or individual is outright “Fired” our Creator / Redeemer shows Longsuffereing, and the willingness to give His commissioned ones, another chance: Aaron after the Golden Calf, is a perfect example. But even His Longsuffering las a just limit. Yet we don’t like to think of this about GOD. Maybe because we (Christians), are testing His Mercy. But His Name is His Character: Exodus 34:6-7 “And the LORD passed by before him [Moses], and proclaimed,.. The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and Truth, 7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.” Could it be, that He Who Changes not, is today, no Respecter of Persons, or Nations? His Power comes with His Commission, while we have time, let us by grace, live up to the Family Name. Maranatha

In part [1.] we started a series, testing the very Popular Pre-Tribulation Rapture. With Scripture, we especially tested the invisible, silent & "Comes as a thief" motif, and found the concept lacked Scriptural soundness. I want to thoroughly and Biblically test the key (sometimes, overlapping), points, as (if we are sociable), we all know someone or many, involved in this doctrine, and or really attached to it's promoters. The purposes for this series, is (1.) to share study ideas / approaches, that you may find useful. We will be in [2.] of the list below. It is scripture rich, and concepts will carry over into resurrections, the Millennium and the ultimate resolution to the sin problem. Key points of the Pre-trib Rapture teach that: [1.] The event is both Silent and Invisible, taking place un-noticed by the un-saved majority. [2.] God must protect the righteous by removing them before the tribulation period begins [3.] After the Rapture, the wicked, unbelievers & Jews are “left behind” alive. [4.] Christ’s second coming takes place in two stages. Part 1. “secret” Part 2. “glorious” [5.] “Two stages” are set “seven years apart” [6.] Church removed, then antichrist revealed, mark is enforced, antichrist brings tribulation. [7.] The wicked left behind are given 7 year “ second chance” to accept Jesus Christ.

In the 70s (before I was a Christian), many started talking about "The Rapture" and books like the Late Great Planet Earth. Over time, books on the Rapture kept multiplying, and in my introduction to Christianity, the Pre-Trib Rapture, was the hot topic. Till today, still more authors, books (even series for kids), movies on the Rapture appeared in the Fiction (and other), sections of Christian book stores, Bibles and the Internet. We need to be as the Bereans, and search the Scriptures, to see if these things be true, if they are the Gospel, it’s a blessing, and we should embrace it. If it’s not true to the Gospel, it is deceiving multitudes, and Christians need to know how to expose it with the Light of Scripture. In this series “Rock and Sand” we will test the foundation and building, following: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 “Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” We all know sincere people one each side of this, do we know how to address it? We will look at the 7 Key principles that it is built on. In this study, we look at point [1.] The event is both Silent and Invisible, taking place virtually un-noticed Besides missing people, by the un-saved majority.

Last week, we looked at "The Contagion of Fear or Courage" and considering that the right kind of Fear, is the the emphasis of the 1st of the 3 Angels' Messages (Everlasting Gospel Rev 14:6-12); and the wrong kind, is the driver for every control mechanism Satan (and his agencies), has used for every tyranny upon mankind, it seems another, deeper look at it, might be advisable. We have some very real spiritual / physical threats to consider. Due to wars, Pandemic and Climate Change hysteria, there's been global constriction of fuel, used to make fertilizer, run farms, deliver products . . . aka a supply chain crisis that (in the 3rd World), has already caused increased famine deaths by the tens of millions. As per U.N. / W.E.F plans, it's triggered massive migrations into (once Christian), North America and Europe. All but the very wealthy are sensing serious reductions in their quality of life, over 58% of Americans cannot keep over $1,000 for an emergency fund (aka weeks away from bankruptcy, destitution), while migrants are not forced to take mRNA shots, and receive Government benefits, often much higher than citizens. Government controlled digital currency, Social Credit Scores, Universal Basic Income; are all ideas openly promoted. Anyone who knows human nature and prophecy, can see where we are quickly heading. These are all elements that should cause thinking people to be concerned, and motivate Spiritual and Physical preparation. The wrong fear motivation, will cause mistakes that could come too late to reverse. We hope you can join us for "When your Fear comes."

Sorry we missed you Last Sabbath, I was in Iowa attempting to do a Great Controversy distribution, at a Trump rally. Rain, Thunderstorms and Tornado warnings, cause it's cancellation. But it's good to be back with you. Surely the last few years have increasingly dimmed this from our view, but America has long enjoyed a most favored nation status, in the world, and from Heaven. Toward us, this was written: { RH May 2, 1893},"Let us consider solemnly the dealings of God with nations and individuals, that we may avoid taking a course that will ruin us through transgression of the law of God. Let us treasure up every blessing, every heaven-sent ray of light, in warnings, in reproofs, in tokens of mercy given unto us. ... The unrivaled mercies and blessings of God have been showered upon our nation, it has been a land of liberty, and the glory of the whole earth." Yet today, we see the gold has dimmed, our oil burns low (in more ways than one). But He has a wonderful plan for a remnant in the land. This Sabbath, as we return to Sieges and Survivors, America and the World (a.) we will focus more on America in Prophecy and the run up of history and spiritual, pivotal points and changes, that brought us to the corrective Judgments of the Civil War, and the formation of the organized Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Psalm 33:12-15 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He has chosen for His Own inheritance. 13 The LORD looks from heaven; He beholds all the sons of men. 14 From the place of his habitation He looks upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 15 He fashions their hearts alike; He considers all their works.” We hope you can join us

Today, we continue with #2. Foundations - Morality of GOD's Time, (Beast's Days vs Feast Days, and the 3 Angels' Messages). If this topic did not fit into that, I would not waste our time with it. Though "ceremonies" is but one time in the Bible, much to do, is made of "Moral vs Ceremonial laws. and though the term is not in the Bible (like Millenium), the topic and principles are. Among us, there are influences that effectively build sympathies, toward changes ROME made to "the faith once delivered to the saints." Whether done in genuine ignorance or on purpose, the result is the same. Christians insult Jehovah in a bow to an antichrist system's authority, in relation to times and laws of divine worship. We hope you can join us, this day as we sound the trumpet. Maranatha - Happy Sabbath - Shabbat Shalom

A Supernatural Hatred: One can look at the hatred and violence against Israel through history, for instance, from the Fall of Jerusalem 70 AD, the dispersion through the Old World Europe, numerous pogroms, Russian attempts to wipe them out even preceding the Nazi Holocaust, during WW-II, all the way to the present day, Historians, Social Scientists / Psychologists, cannot compare this level of irrational hatred toward a people. Indeed, it cannot be explained unless one looks at it through Biblical lenses, with a belief in the supernatural and demonic activity. We will do that in this study, and examine prophecy that illustrates how, in the end time, this supernatural hatred will be turned on Christians in general, but more specifically and most intensely, against Commandment keeping Christians. We will also see how HE will protect His Own.

📺Watch "Abandoned Weapons" click the links below👇 Part 2 - https://rumble.com/v43wosk-abandoned-weapons-part-2-2023-11-12.html After last week's look at "A Supernatural Hatred": https://fccdl.in/FhEOBpzxpw and recent events, as they tie into History, Torah, and prophecy, (that will affect us all), I thought to shift gears into spiritual warfare, with a message called "Abandoned Weapons (what we don’t use, will be used against us):" it has more than one layer. Our enemies are guided by a supernatural power (whether they acknowledge it or not), and they do wrestle against flesh and blood, ours. We also, need to acknowledge a Supernatural Power, to even believe we can take up weapons, and be taught to use them effectively. For the most part, Modern Christendom, has long left them lying in the field, giving the opposition great joy and advantage. This is shared, in hopes we will (more and more), take them up and ask THE WEAPONS SUPPLIER to guide us in using them. We hope you can join us. Theme Passages: 2 Corinthians 10:3,4 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” Isaiah 28:5,6 5 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people, 6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate." { Early Writings 227} “The church is not now the separate and peculiar people she was when the fires of persecution were kindled against her. How is the gold become dim! …I saw that if the church had always retained her peculiar, holy character, the power of the Holy Spirit which was imparted to the disciples would still be with her. The sick would be healed, devils would be rebuked and cast out, and she would be mighty and a terror to her enemies. - - I saw a very large company professing the name of Christ, but God did not recognize them as His. He had no pleasure in them. Satan seemed to assume a religious character and was very willing that the people should think they were Christians."

📺Watch "Abandoned Weapons" click the links below👇 Part 1 - https://rumble.com/v43wh80-abandoned-weapons-part-1-2023-11-05.html The more time goes by, the clearer it becomes, how deeply spiritual the issues are in society's ills, and the weakness in the churches. Last week, we did part one of "Abandoned Weapons" We looked at Biblical and Spirit of Prophecy, that shows us what did and should (especially now), give power to the work of Christ's disciples. Yet we have settled into a message only commission. And some of it has to do with how we are conditioned to shy away from Spiritual Warfare by an isolated quote or two. We looked at those last week, and this Sabbath, we will expand on encouragements to gain a condition, and use power promised to us. We hope you can join us for part 2 of "Abandoned Weapons' - 'What we do not use, will be used against us." Theme quotes: Exodus 15:2,3 “The LORD is my Strength and Song, and He is become my Salvation: He is my God, and I will prepare Him an habitation; … 3 The LORD is a Man of War: the LORD is His Name.” Ephesians 2:19-22 “… Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 … Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief Corner Stone; 22 In Whom ye also are built together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” Revelation 19:11,13 “… behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He does Judge and make war. 13 … and His Name is called The Word of God.” Psalm 125:3-5 "For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. 4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel" Isaiah 54:14-17 “In righteousness you shall established: you shall be far from oppression; for you shall not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near you. 15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for your sake. 17 No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper…”

"Mother of Inventions" Part 1 drills into Spiritualistic histories behind each of the inventors of communication devices (from the early – mid 1800s forward), that are such a large part of most of our lives today. There is greater power for good or Evil, than we might immediately think. So much depends on our intentions. Yet there are some elements that our intentions have no power over. Just as a seed thought, consider 2020 to the present: Could The past few years of global COVID / Vaxx Fear & Hysteria, LGBT-QP+ alphabet soup Hysteria, Abortion, Climate Change, and Racial Hysteria. And now the Israel, Hamas, Palestinian Hysteria (there's more), but could it be achieved without electronic Media, in control of it? Is it spiritual issue? What spirit? We will look at the root and the fruit. We hope you both challenged and blessed. Maranatha

This Sabbath, we will be doing part 2 of "Mother of Inventions", which dives into Spiritualistic histories behind each of the inventors of the mediums of communication, that are such a large part of most of our lives. There is greater power for good or Evil, than we might immediately think. So much depends on our intentions. Yet there are some elements that our intentions have no power over. Just as a seed thought, consider 2020 to the present: Could The past few years of global COVID / Vaxx Fear & Hysteria, LGBT-QP+ alphabet soup Hysteria, Abortion, Climate Change, and Racial Hysteria. And now the Israel, Hamas, Palestinian Hysteria (there's more, but Could it be achieved without electronic Media, in control of it? Is it spiritual? What spirit? We will look at the root and the fruit. We hope you can join us. Maranatha

Some Things Should Never Change: Part one of this study explores the history, beliefs and practices of Covenant Keeping Christians from the 1st & 2nd Century AD, into the 13th Century AD. Since Pagan Rome and the Apostate Roman Church virtually exterminated them all and destroyed their writings, much of the history must be taken from their persecutors’ writings and admissions. The purpose and importance of this study is based on the Inspired Counsel to the apostle: Jude 1:3 “…when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” It is made difficult to contend for “the faith” as GOD desires, if it has been obscured, counterfeited and hidden under the rubbish of centuries of tradition by enemies of that faith. There is Divine blessing in that faith, and it’s worth restoring it. Something that makes it less complicated to do, is the enemies of that faith admit to the changes; and we will compare GOD’s word to those admissions and changes. Theme Texts: Psalm 89:34 “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.” Matthew 5:17-18 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Daniel 7:25 “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws:..”

This Sabbath, I want to continue with an element directly related to the 3 Angels Messages (most especially the 3rd), that most wont talk about. There’s nothing really new under the SUN, and what the enemy has used in the past (that worked), through Pagan/Papal Roman Babylon, will be used again. This run-up, repeat, then end-run, is especially dangerous, as the thought leaders of the air quotes “Remnant Church” rarely if ever address this element of Covenant breaking/change, so the rank & file will be blindsided, having been conditioned not to see or hear this element of enemy encroachment (not wanting to seem as Judaizers). We hope you can join us for part 2 of a somewhat controversial, but researched message “Some Things Should Never Change” (and some should, maybe, us). Some Biblical & Corroborating Historical extracts / great words, from enemies: Daniel 7:25 “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws:..” Jewish Influence in Christian Reform Movements Page 373 "At the Ninth Synod of Toledo in 655 AD : “t was found necessary to pass a law requiring baptized Jews to be present at the Bishop's service on Christian [Catholic] as well as on Jewish holidays in order that he might superintend their services; whoever transgressed was to be whipped or starved, depending upon his age. Thus it was hoped to force Jews to relinquish the celebration of their own festivals and, under strict supervision by Church authorities, properly to observe Christian ceremonies. {Affirmed: At the Seventh General Council of Nicaea in 787, Canon 8: } Enforced attendance of Sabbath Keepers (automatically considered Jews or Judaizers) during “Christian” [Catholic/Pagan] holidays Sunday, Easter, Christmas etc also enforced non-observance of the Biblical Sabbath / Holy Days. Did it ever happen here? It has, and previews the near future (especially) if Conservatives sweep elections, and implement Project 2025. (for info on this, see 35 minute video by Judgment hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H95kPWrLsz4&t=62s “1610 Articles, Lawes, and Orders, Divine, Politique, and Martiall for the Colony of Virginea” “Every man and woman shall repair in the morning to the divine service and sermons preached upon the Sabbath day [Sunday] and in the afternoon to divine service and catechizing, upon pain for the first fault, to lose provision and the allowance for the whole week following; for the second, to lose said allowance and also be whipt; and for the third to suffer death.” {Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs 2187,2188} 2187 ”Sanctifying Sundays and holy days requires a common effort. … In spite of economic constraints, public authorities should ensure citizens a time intended for rest and divine worship. Employers have a similar obligation toward their employees.” 2188 In respecting … the common good of all, Christians should seek recognition of Sundays and the Church's holy days as legal holidays.”

Tulare Reawaken America Report: Thank you for prayers and support, that helped make the Tulare, California Reawaken America event, successful. Our team came together from 4 states, to share over 3000 books, and we were blessed with some good interviews, with Government persecuted Christians from Canada (Pr. Artur Pawlowski) and Middletons, from here in once free America. They are examples of people suffering, for righteousness sake, yet more concerned for us than themselves. We hope you are blessed with the message: “… perplexed, but not in despair;” .

This Sabbath, I want to deal with a subject, that should be clear to "the Israel of God" yet one that many respected teachers, preachers "theologians" have muddied up. Whether it's by tradition, genuine ignorance, or knowingly, the results are the same. Covenant blessings are missed, and the one who initiated breaking the Covenant, is well satisfied. Scripture parallels our Covenant connection with Marriage; a Moral Issue. Divorce rates are similar in the world as in the church; this often being attributable to not really knowing each other first, and time reveals there was no genuine love, and or moral traits of character, that are unendurable. With this in mind, is it wise to marry someone you have only read the texts of? Not likely. The most solid relationships, are formed with "quality time" spent together. As the perspective Bride of Christ (the Israel of God), wouldn't spending Quality Time with Him such as the 7th-day Sabbath He appointed, be a moral issue? What if He set appointments, for the purpose of preparing for marriage, and His perspective Bride, ditched those appointments, because His rival for her attentions, told her to? Would that be a moral issue? We hope you can join us for a Historical, Bible and Spirit of Prophecy dive into answering these questions.

Last Sabbath, "Sieges and Survivors Pt. 1. " was an overview, This time (in Part 2, we will look more into the 2nd Temple, what brought the siege Judgments, and what qualified those who survived, also, into the parallels for what's to come upon the 3rd Temple (aka You, us, potentially). Inspiration and History are clear, regarding who escaped / survived the sieges on the 2nd Temple: {Great Controversy 28} “Not one Christian perished in the destruction of Jerusalem. Christ had given His disciples warning, and all who believed His words watched for the promised sign. “When ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies,” said Jesus, “then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out.” Luke 21:20, 21. There are many parallels (Really Good, bad and Ugly), between the 1st-3rd Temple situations and survivors. We will look at some rarely looked at testimonies, and that which will lead Survivors to be thrivers. We hope you can join us for "Sieges and Survivors Pt. 2" Maranatha, Shabbat Shalom Dean & Blanca Ferrell Second Advent Heralds

We live in a country, populated by immigrants from around the world. These contributed their gifts, labors and loyalties, and (by Divine Design), made America the greatest nation of prosperity, Civil and Religious Liberties in the 6000 year history of this planet. We have reason to be thankful. Since the inauguration of the Biden administration, we recorded about 5 million more migrants (a staggering number of fighting age men), most are not contributors of gifts, labor and loyalty. That is not counting those easily avoiding the border control(?), while multitudes swamped the Border assets, with questionable asylum status. Neither were to comply with COVID mandates U.S. citizens were subjected to. Far outnumbering the (also questionable) "COVID deaths" are the added 100,000 Fentanyl overdose deaths annually since the Biden border policies have been implemented. That is not counting the other drug and violent crime deaths, directly attributable to these border policies. This traffic in humans (many for child sex etc.), and narcotics, are clearly, acts of unrestricted and asymmetric warfare. One must have shut off their frontal lobes, to consider what we are seeing, merely a series of coincidental blunders, or misplaced compassion for these hoards of replacement migrants.This is clearly a spiritual and moral issue. In the next two messages, we will look at the Biblical History, prophecy and Morality of borders and walls. Hope you can join us. Theme Text: Jeremiah 5:15-18 "Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, [America] saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation,.. whose language you know not, neither understandest what they say. 16 Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. 17 And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trusted, with the sword. 18 Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end with you."

It's increasingly clear, our time (to work), is shortening in this crooked and perverse nation / world. Maybe it's my (for lack of better terms), ADHD, or need to shift gears this Sabbath, from Duel Citizens = Divided Loyalties? to "Born/Reborn, for what purpose?" With so much happening, that can make gospel difficult as it was in apostolic times, a bit of encouragement (to that end), seems in order. He has an amazing purpose for having "made Him (His Son) sin, Who knew no sin" and it has to do with ambassadorship and you. Some are about that business, some sort of lag back, feeling "not yet unqualified, uncomfortable being up-front, or outspoken, thinking "that's just not me." If so, let us remember that He who came from the purity of Heaven, Who knew no sin, becoming sin for us, and got nailed to a cross, went way out of His Comfort Zone, to share His Father's invitation, to us, and an unworthy world. If He can do that, maybe, we can get out of ours. After all, it's what we are born-again for, and at such a time as this. If we have been born again, we have an experience to share with others in need of the same. We don't need to be eloquent, the experience convincingly speaks for it's self and our Father. We hope you can join in. Happy Sabbath - Shabbat Shalom. Theme Passages: Philippians 2:12-16 "... work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. 15 ... in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life;.." {Christian Service 80} "Wake up, brethren and sisters, wake up. Sleep no longer. “Why stand ye here all the day idle?” Jesus calls you, saying, “Go work today in My vineyard.” Whoever has received the Holy Spirit, will make it manifest; for all his powers will be employed in the most active service. All who actually receive Christ by faith, work. They feel the burden of souls. God now calls upon every one who has a knowledge of the truth, who is a depositary of sacred truth, to arise and impart the light of heaven to others."

This morning, I was reading from { Prophets and Kings 716,717 }, and got an affirmation about plainly laying out the Great Controversy theme. Many know it, but have not shared it. Here's the quote: "Soon every man is to be judged for the deeds done in the body. The hour of God’s judgment has come, and upon the members of His church on earth rests the solemn responsibility of giving warning to those who are standing as it were on the very brink of eternal ruin. To every human being in the wide world who will give heed must be made plain the principles at stake in the great controversy being waged, principles upon which hang the destinies of all mankind. - - In these final hours of probation for the sons of men, when the fate of every soul is so soon to be decided forever, the Lord of heaven and earth expects His church to arouse to action as never before. Those who have been made free in Christ through a knowledge of precious truth, are regarded by the Lord Jesus as His chosen ones, favored above all other people on the face of the earth; and He is counting on them to show forth the praises of Him who hath called them out of darkness into marvelous light. The blessings which are so liberally bestowed are to be communicated to others. The good news of salvation is to go to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. - - In the visions of the prophets of old the Lord of glory was represented as bestowing special light upon His church in the days of darkness and unbelief preceding His second coming. As the Sun of Righteousness, He was to arise upon His church, “with healing in His wings.” Malachi 4:2. And from every true disciple was to be diffused an influence for life, courage, helpfulness, and true healing." Part 1. will be basic, yet will include some elements hidden in plain sight. Hope you can join us and find useful material to share and encourage sharing.

In part 2, we want to take a limited glimpse into the un-variable Character of the Eternal Father, and His only Begotten Son, in Whom we place all our trust. Being "not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." 2 Peter 3:8 Using that day/1000 year metric; He spent a very short (essential and effective), time, tabenacling among us, as the great gentil teacher and sacrificial Lamb. Who the Son was (before coming in the flesh), and will be, when He returns and "shall rise up ... that He may do His work, His strange work; and bring to pass His act, His strange act" (Isa 28:21), is the reason for Lucifer's rebellion ie. the Great Controversy begun in Heaven. It will end here. There are some, who apparently dwell only on His gentil Longsuffering, who are aghast at the idea, that He has other attributes (elements of Character), that when no longer restrained, will end the lives of Satan and those who choose to remain wicked. It is held by some, that it is Satan and our own sin (exclusively), are the destroyers. That is partially true, but that concept limits execution of Divine / Righteous Judgment, to what Satan does. He does not do so, righteously. It (like Eve, sitting under the wrong tree), becomes a complicated issue. We would do better to take and love Him as He is: {Fundamentals of Education 356, 357} "There will soon be a sudden change in God’s dealings. The world in its perversity is being visited by casualties,—by floods, storms, fires, earthquakes, famines, wars, and bloodshed. The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power; yet He will not at all acquit the wicked. “The Lord hath His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.” O that men might understand the patience and longsuffering of God! He is putting under restraint His own attributes. His omnipotent power is under the control of Omnipotence. O that men would understand that God refuses to be wearied out with the world’s perversity, and still holds out the hope of forgiveness even to the most undeserving! But His forbearance will not always continue. Who is prepared for the sudden change that will take place in God’s dealing with sinful men? Who will be prepared to escape the punishment that will certainly fall upon transgressors? -- We have not a temporal millennium in which to do the work of warning the world. There is need of transformation of soul.” We hope you can join us. Happy Sabbath - Shabbat Shalom, Maranatha Theme Texts: Malachi 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” James 4:12 “There is One Lawgiver, Who is able to save and to destroy:…” John 5:22-30 “For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment unto the Son: 23 … He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent Him. 27 And has given Him authority to execute judgment also… 30 … I judge: and My judgment is just; because I seek not My Own will, but the will of the Father which has sent Me.”

A series of unpleasantly timed events occurred just before and after presenting last Sabbath’s message, prompting expansion on the topic this Sabbath; as some on the line, were unfamiliar with, or have not yet encountered a movement and teaching developing among us. Unpleasant as the events were for me (I'll leave names out), Romans 8:28 is tied to them, as in more ways than one, it opens a teachable moment. Benjamin Franklin coined a phrase: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This idiom teaches a truth, that it is better and easier to stop a problem or disease from happening (Gangrene for instance), than it is to stop or correct it, once it sets in. Amputation of members or Death will be the result, if one hesitates or ignores it. Prevention is far better. Mark Twain said: “It's Easier to Fool People Than It Is to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled.” All this part of the Great Controversy, in that The Great Teacher said: Matthew 24:24,25 “… there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets,.. that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before.” This may have seemed clear and obvious enough, last Sabbath, yet people I've know to be well studied, have incrementally succumbed to some of it subtleties. Once people go deep into, and repetitively imbibe certain teachings, it is very rare, that they come out from under its influence. So we will deal with an issue preemptively, in "The Great Controversy (Pt 3 a.) The Character of God, or Mischaracterization (An Ounce of Prevention). We hope you can join us. Happy Sabbath - Shabbat Shalom - Maranatha.