School of the Prophets 2004School of the Prophets 2004

The Parable of The Parable of AdventismAdventism

Again and AgainAgain and Again

• ““Again and again I have been shown that Again and again I have been shown that the past experiences of God’s people are the past experiences of God’s people are not to be counted as dead facts. We are not to be counted as dead facts. We are not to treat the record of these experiences not to treat the record of these experiences as we would treat a last year’s almanac. as we would treat a last year’s almanac. The record is to be kept in mind, for The record is to be kept in mind, for history will repeat itselfhistory will repeat itself. The darkness of . The darkness of the mysteries of the night is to be the mysteries of the night is to be illuminated with the light of heaven.” illuminated with the light of heaven.” Publishing MinistryPublishing Ministry, 175., 175.

A Time Will ComeA Time Will Come

• ““The parable of the ten virginsThe parable of the ten virgins was given by was given by Christ Himself, and Christ Himself, and every specification should every specification should be carefully studiedbe carefully studied. . A time will come when A time will come when the door will be shutthe door will be shut. We are represented . We are represented either by the wise or the foolish virgins. We either by the wise or the foolish virgins. We cannot now distinguish, nor have we authority to cannot now distinguish, nor have we authority to say, who are wise and who foolish. There are say, who are wise and who foolish. There are those who hold the truth in unrighteousness, and those who hold the truth in unrighteousness, and these appear outwardly like the wise.”these appear outwardly like the wise.” Manuscript ReleasesManuscript Releases, volume 16, 270., volume 16, 270.

Has Been & Will BeHas Been & Will Be

• ““When the third angel’s message is preached as When the third angel’s message is preached as it should be, power attends its proclamation, and it should be, power attends its proclamation, and it becomes an abiding influence. It must be it becomes an abiding influence. It must be attended with divine power, or it will accomplish attended with divine power, or it will accomplish nothing. I am often referred to the parable of the nothing. I am often referred to the parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish. foolish. This parable has been and will be This parable has been and will be fulfilled to the very letterfulfilled to the very letter, for it has a special , for it has a special application to this time, and, like the third application to this time, and, like the third angel’s message, angel’s message, has been fulfilledhas been fulfilled and will and will continue to be present truth till the close of continue to be present truth till the close of timetime.” .” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, August 19, 1890., August 19, 1890.

The Advent ExperienceThe Advent Experience• ““The parable of the ten virgins of Matthew 25 also The parable of the ten virgins of Matthew 25 also

illustrates the experience of the Adventist illustrates the experience of the Adventist people.” people.” The Great ControversyThe Great Controversy, 393., 393.

• ““At this I raised my eyes, and saw a straight and At this I raised my eyes, and saw a straight and narrow path, cast up high above the world. On this narrow path, cast up high above the world. On this path the Advent people were traveling to the city, path the Advent people were traveling to the city, which was at the farther end of the path. They had a which was at the farther end of the path. They had a bright light set up behind them at the beginning of the bright light set up behind them at the beginning of the path, which an angel told me was path, which an angel told me was the midnight crythe midnight cry. . This This light shone all along the pathlight shone all along the path and gave light for and gave light for their feet so that they might not stumble. . . . their feet so that they might not stumble. . . . Others Others rashly denied the lightrashly denied the light behind them and said that it behind them and said that it was not God that had led them out so far. The light was not God that had led them out so far. The light behind them went out, leaving their feet in perfect behind them went out, leaving their feet in perfect darkness, and they stumbled and lost sight of the darkness, and they stumbled and lost sight of the mark and of Jesus, and fell off the path down into the mark and of Jesus, and fell off the path down into the dark and wicked world below.” dark and wicked world below.” Early WritingsEarly Writings, 15., 15.

The Midnight CryThe Midnight Cry

• ““Near Near the close of the second angel’s messagethe close of the second angel’s message, I saw , I saw a great light from heavena great light from heaven shining upon the people of shining upon the people of God. The rays of this light seemed bright as the sun. And God. The rays of this light seemed bright as the sun. And I heard the voices of angels crying, ‘I heard the voices of angels crying, ‘Behold, the Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet HimBridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him!’!’

• ““This was This was the midnight crythe midnight cry, which was to give power to , which was to give power to the second angel’s the second angel’s messagemessage. Angels were sent from . Angels were sent from heaven heaven to arouseto arouse the discouraged saints and prepare the discouraged saints and prepare them for the great work before them. them for the great work before them. The most talented The most talented men were not the first to receive this men were not the first to receive this messagemessage. Angels . Angels were sent to the humble, devoted ones, and constrained were sent to the humble, devoted ones, and constrained them to raise the cry, ‘them to raise the cry, ‘Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Himgo ye out to meet Him!’ !’

• Those entrusted with Those entrusted with the crythe cry made haste, and in the made haste, and in the power of the Holy Spirit sounded power of the Holy Spirit sounded the messagethe message, and , and arousedaroused their discouraged brethren. This work did not their discouraged brethren. This work did not stand in the wisdom and learning of men, but in the stand in the wisdom and learning of men, but in the power of God, and His saints who heard the cry could power of God, and His saints who heard the cry could not resist it. not resist it. The most spiritual received this The most spiritual received this messagemessage first, and those who had formerly led in the work were first, and those who had formerly led in the work were the last to receive and help swell the last to receive and help swell the crythe cry, ‘Behold, the , ‘Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet HimBridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him!’!’

• ““““In every part of the land, light was given upon the In every part of the land, light was given upon the second angel’s second angel’s messagemessage, and the cry melted the hearts , and the cry melted the hearts of thousands. of thousands. ItIt went from city to city, and from village to went from city to city, and from village to village, until the waiting people of God were fully village, until the waiting people of God were fully arousedaroused. In many churches . In many churches the messagethe message was not was not permitted to be given, and a large company who had permitted to be given, and a large company who had the the living testimonyliving testimony left these fallen churches. A mighty work left these fallen churches. A mighty work was accomplished by was accomplished by the midnight crythe midnight cry. The . The messagemessage was heart-searching, leading the believers to seek was heart-searching, leading the believers to seek a a living experienceliving experience for themselves. They knew that they for themselves. They knew that they could not lean upon one another.” could not lean upon one another.” Early Writings, 238.Early Writings, 238.

Miller’s MessageMiller’s Message

• ““To prepare a people to stand in the day of To prepare a people to stand in the day of God, a great work of reform was to be God, a great work of reform was to be accomplished. God saw that many of His accomplished. God saw that many of His professed people were not building for professed people were not building for eternity, and in His mercy He was about to eternity, and in His mercy He was about to send a message of warning to send a message of warning to arouse themarouse them from their stupor and lead them from their stupor and lead them to make to make readyready for the coming of the Lord.” for the coming of the Lord.” The Great The Great ControversyControversy, 309–311., 309–311.

• Warning, Arousal & PreparationWarning, Arousal & Preparation

Miller’s MessageMiller’s Message

• A warning, arousal & preparation messageA warning, arousal & preparation message

Daniel 8:14Daniel 8:14

• And he said unto me, Unto two thousand And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. sanctuary be cleansed.

• Based upon the book of DanielBased upon the book of Daniel

• A warning, arousal & preparation messageA warning, arousal & preparation message

The First Angel’s MessageThe First Angel’s Message

• “ “To William Miller and his colaborers it was given to To William Miller and his colaborers it was given to preach the warning in America. This country became the preach the warning in America. This country became the center of the great advent movement. It was here that the center of the great advent movement. It was here that the prophecy of the first angel’s message had its most direct prophecy of the first angel’s message had its most direct fulfillment. The writings of Miller and his associates were fulfillment. The writings of Miller and his associates were carried to distant lands. Wherever missionaries had carried to distant lands. Wherever missionaries had penetrated in all the world, were sent the glad tidings of penetrated in all the world, were sent the glad tidings of Christ's speedy return. Far and wide spread the message Christ's speedy return. Far and wide spread the message of the everlasting gospel: ‘Fear God, and give glory to of the everlasting gospel: ‘Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come.’” Him; for the hour of His judgment is come.’” The Great The Great ControversyControversy, 368., 368.

• The first angel’s message--Judgment is beginning--The The first angel’s message--Judgment is beginning--The judgment of the dead begins--A close of probation judgment of the dead begins--A close of probation messagemessage

• Based upon the book of DanielBased upon the book of Daniel• A warning, arousal & preparation messageA warning, arousal & preparation message

The Philadelphian ChurchThe Philadelphian Church

• The first angel’s messageThe first angel’s message• Judgment is beginningJudgment is beginning• The judgment of the dead beginsThe judgment of the dead begins

• A close of probation messageA close of probation message• Based upon the book of DanielBased upon the book of Daniel• A warning, arousal & preparation messageA warning, arousal & preparation message

• Giving in the time-period of PhiladelphiaGiving in the time-period of Philadelphia

Our MessageOur Message

• ““We are living in the closing scenes of this We are living in the closing scenes of this earth’s history. Prophecy is fast fulfilling. earth’s history. Prophecy is fast fulfilling. The hours The hours of probation are fast passingof probation are fast passing. We have no time—. We have no time—not a moment—to lose. Let us not be found sleeping not a moment—to lose. Let us not be found sleeping on guard. Let no one say in his heart or by his works: on guard. Let no one say in his heart or by his works: ‘My Lord delayeth His coming.’ Let the message of ‘My Lord delayeth His coming.’ Let the message of Christ’s soon return sound forth in earnest words of Christ’s soon return sound forth in earnest words of warningwarning. . Let us persuade men and women Let us persuade men and women everywhere to repent and flee from the wrath everywhere to repent and flee from the wrath to cometo come. Let us . Let us arousearouse them to immediate them to immediate preparationpreparation, for we little know what is before us. Let , for we little know what is before us. Let ministers and lay members go forth into the ripening ministers and lay members go forth into the ripening fields to tell the unconcerned and indifferent to fields to tell the unconcerned and indifferent to seek the Lord while He may be foundseek the Lord while He may be found. . The The workers will find their harvest wherever they workers will find their harvest wherever they proclaim the forgotten truths of the Bibleproclaim the forgotten truths of the Bible. They . They will find those who will accept the truth and will will find those who will accept the truth and will devote their lives to winning souls to Christ.” devote their lives to winning souls to Christ.” TestimoniesTestimonies, volume 8, 252–253., volume 8, 252–253.

• Warning, Arousal & PreparationWarning, Arousal & Preparation

Daniel 11:40-45.Daniel 11:40-45.• Based Upon the Book of DanielBased Upon the Book of Daniel

• ““The book that was sealed was not the book of The book that was sealed was not the book of Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of Daniel Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of Daniel which related to the last days. The Scripture says, ‘But which related to the last days. The Scripture says, ‘But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased’ (and knowledge shall be increased’ (Daniel 12:4Daniel 12:4). When ). When the book was opened, the proclamation was made, the book was opened, the proclamation was made, ‘Time shall be no longer.’ (See Revelation 10:6.) The ‘Time shall be no longer.’ (See Revelation 10:6.) The book of Daniel is now unsealed, and the revelation made book of Daniel is now unsealed, and the revelation made by Christ to John is to come to all the inhabitants of the by Christ to John is to come to all the inhabitants of the earth. earth. By the increase of knowledge a people is to be By the increase of knowledge a people is to be prepared to stand in the latter days. . . .prepared to stand in the latter days. . . .

• ““In the first angel’s message men are called upon to In the first angel’s message men are called upon to worship God, our Creator, who made the world and all worship God, our Creator, who made the world and all things that are therein. They have paid things that are therein. They have paid homagehomage to to an an institution of the Papacyinstitution of the Papacy, , making of making of no effectno effect the law of the law of JehovahJehovah, but , but there is to be an increasethere is to be an increase of knowledge on of knowledge on this subject.” this subject.” Selected MessagesSelected Messages, book 2, 106–107., book 2, 106–107.

An Increase of KnowledgeAn Increase of Knowledge

• My people are destroyed for lack of knowledgeMy people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because : because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Hosea the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Hosea 4:6.4:6.

• Wise Wise menmen lay up knowledge lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish : but the mouth of the foolish isis near destruction. Proverbs 10:14. near destruction. Proverbs 10:14.

• And And they that be wisethey that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. But thou, O Daniel, shut up the stars for ever and ever. But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, the words, and seal the book, eveneven to the time of the end: to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be knowledge shall be increasedincreased. Many shall be purified, and made white, and . Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understandthe wise shall understand. . Daniel 12:3,4, 10.Daniel 12:3,4, 10.

The Third Angel’s MessageThe Third Angel’s Message

• ““Heretofore those who presented Heretofore those who presented the third the third angel’s messageangel’s message have often been regarded as have often been regarded as mere alarmists. Their predictions that religious mere alarmists. Their predictions that religious intolerance would gain control in the United intolerance would gain control in the United States, that church and state would unite to States, that church and state would unite to persecute those who keep the commandments persecute those who keep the commandments of God, have been pronounced groundless and of God, have been pronounced groundless and absurd. . . . But as the question of enforcing absurd. . . . But as the question of enforcing Sunday observance is widely agitated, the event Sunday observance is widely agitated, the event so long doubted and disbelieved is seen to be so long doubted and disbelieved is seen to be approaching, and approaching, and the third messagethe third message will produce will produce an effect which it could not have had before.” an effect which it could not have had before.” The Great ControversyThe Great Controversy, 605–606., 605–606.

The Laodicean ChurchThe Laodicean Church

• The third angel’s messageThe third angel’s message• Judgment is closingJudgment is closing• The judgment of the living beginsThe judgment of the living begins

• A close of probation messageA close of probation message• Based upon the book of DanielBased upon the book of Daniel• A warning, arousal & preparation messageA warning, arousal & preparation message

• Giving in the time-period of LaodiceaGiving in the time-period of Laodicea

Call to Remembrance the Former Call to Remembrance the Former DaysDays

• ““The dealings of God with His people should be often The dealings of God with His people should be often repeated. repeated. How frequently were the waymarks set up How frequently were the waymarks set up by the Lord in His dealings with ancient Israelby the Lord in His dealings with ancient Israel! . . . ! . . . We are exhorted to ‘call to remembrance the former We are exhorted to ‘call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions.’ Hebrews 10:32. great fight of afflictions.’ Hebrews 10:32. For His people For His people in this generation the Lord has wrought as a wonder-in this generation the Lord has wrought as a wonder-working God. working God. The past history of the cause of God The past history of the cause of God needs to be often brought before the people, young needs to be often brought before the people, young and oldand old. We need often to recount God’s goodness and . We need often to recount God’s goodness and to praise Him for His wonderful works.” to praise Him for His wonderful works.” TestimoniesTestimonies, , volume 6, 364–365.volume 6, 364–365.

Miller BeginsMiller Begins

• William Miller receives his credentials to preach in 1833.William Miller receives his credentials to preach in 1833.

• ““In 1833, two years after Miller began to present in public In 1833, two years after Miller began to present in public the evidences of Christ’s soon coming, the last of the the evidences of Christ’s soon coming, the last of the signs appeared which were promised by the Saviour as signs appeared which were promised by the Saviour as tokens of His second advent. Said Jesus: ‘The stars tokens of His second advent. Said Jesus: ‘The stars shall fall from heaven.’ Matthew 24:29. And John in the shall fall from heaven.’ Matthew 24:29. And John in the Revelation declared, as he beheld in vision the scenes Revelation declared, as he beheld in vision the scenes that should herald the day of God: ‘The stars of heaven that should herald the day of God: ‘The stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.’ Revelation figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.’ Revelation 6:13. This prophecy received a striking and impressive 6:13. This prophecy received a striking and impressive fulfillment in the great meteoric shower of November 13, fulfillment in the great meteoric shower of November 13, 1833.” 1833.” The Great ControversyThe Great Controversy, 333. , 333.

Movement Empowered in 1840Movement Empowered in 1840

• ““In In the year 1840the year 1840 another remarkable fulfillment of another remarkable fulfillment of prophecy excited widespread interest. two years prophecy excited widespread interest. two years before, Josiah Litch, one of the leading ministers before, Josiah Litch, one of the leading ministers preaching the second advent, published an exposition preaching the second advent, published an exposition of Revelation 9, predicting the fall of the Ottoman of Revelation 9, predicting the fall of the Ottoman Empire. According to his calculations, this power was Empire. According to his calculations, this power was to be overthrown ‘in A.D. 1840, sometime in the to be overthrown ‘in A.D. 1840, sometime in the month of August;’ and only a few days previous to its month of August;’ and only a few days previous to its accomplishment he wrote: ‘Allowing the first period, accomplishment he wrote: ‘Allowing the first period, 150 years, to have been exactly fulfilled before 150 years, to have been exactly fulfilled before Deacozes ascended the throne by permission of the Deacozes ascended the throne by permission of the Turks, and that the 391 years, fifteen days, Turks, and that the 391 years, fifteen days, commenced at the close of the first period, it will end commenced at the close of the first period, it will end on on the 11the 11thth of August, 1840 of August, 1840, when the Ottoman power , when the Ottoman power in Constantinople may be expected to be broken. And in Constantinople may be expected to be broken. And this, I believe, will be found to be the case.’this, I believe, will be found to be the case.’

• ““At At the very time specifiedthe very time specified, Turkey, through her , Turkey, through her ambassadors, accepted the protection of the allied ambassadors, accepted the protection of the allied powers of Europe, and thus placed herself under the powers of Europe, and thus placed herself under the control of Christian nations. control of Christian nations. The event exactly fulfilled The event exactly fulfilled the prediction.the prediction. When it became known, multitudes When it became known, multitudes were convinced of were convinced of the correctness of the the correctness of the principles of prophetic interpretation adopted principles of prophetic interpretation adopted by Miller and his associates, and a wonderful by Miller and his associates, and a wonderful impetus was given to the advent movementimpetus was given to the advent movement. . Men of learning and position united with Miller, both in Men of learning and position united with Miller, both in preaching and in publishing his views, and preaching and in publishing his views, and from from 1840 1840 to 1844to 1844 the work rapidly extended the work rapidly extended.” .” The Great The Great ControversyControversy, 334–335., 334–335.

• ““We have nothing to fear for the future except as we We have nothing to fear for the future except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us.” shall forget the way the Lord has led us.” Testimonies Testimonies to Ministersto Ministers, 31., 31.

1840--the first angel’s message1840--the first angel’s message

• ““The Advent movement of 1840-44 was a The Advent movement of 1840-44 was a glorious manifestation of the power of God; glorious manifestation of the power of God; the the first messagefirst message was carried to every missionary was carried to every missionary station in the world, and in this country there was station in the world, and in this country there was the greatest religious interest which has been the greatest religious interest which has been witnessed in any land since the Reformation of witnessed in any land since the Reformation of the sixteenth century; but these are to be far the sixteenth century; but these are to be far exceeded by the mighty movement under the exceeded by the mighty movement under the loud cry of the third message. The work will be loud cry of the third message. The work will be similar to that of the day of Pentecost.” similar to that of the day of Pentecost.” Spirit of Spirit of ProphecyProphecy, volume 4, 429–430., volume 4, 429–430.

1989—Power was Provided1989—Power was Provided

• The Collapse of a Great World EmpireThe Collapse of a Great World Empire

• And at the time of the end shall the king of And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. Daniel 11:40overflow and pass over. Daniel 11:40

A Work of Sacred ImportanceA Work of Sacred Importance

• ““There is a work of sacred importance for There is a work of sacred importance for ministers and people to do. They are to study ministers and people to do. They are to study the the history of the cause and people of Godhistory of the cause and people of God. They are . They are not to forget the past dealing of God with His not to forget the past dealing of God with His people. They are to revive and recount people. They are to revive and recount the the truths that have come to seem of little value truths that have come to seem of little value to those who do not know by personal to those who do not know by personal experience of the power and brightness that experience of the power and brightness that accompanied them when they were first seen accompanied them when they were first seen and understoodand understood. In all their original freshness . In all their original freshness and power these truths are to be given to the and power these truths are to be given to the world.” world.” Selected MessagesSelected Messages, book 1, 157., book 1, 157.

Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh!Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh!

• “‘“‘While the bridegroom tarried, they all While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.’ Matthew 25:5–7. and trimmed their lamps.’ Matthew 25:5–7. In In the summer of 1844the summer of 1844, midway between the time , midway between the time when it had been first thought that the 2300 days when it had been first thought that the 2300 days would end, and the autumn of the same year, to would end, and the autumn of the same year, to which it was afterward found that they extended, which it was afterward found that they extended, the message was proclaimed in the very the message was proclaimed in the very words of Scripture: ‘Behold, the Bridegroom words of Scripture: ‘Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!cometh!’’ The Great Controversy The Great Controversy, 398., 398.

The FutureThe Future

• ““There is a world lying in wickedness, in deception There is a world lying in wickedness, in deception and delusion, in the very shadow of death,--and delusion, in the very shadow of death,--asleep, asleep. Who are feeling travail of soul to asleep, asleep. Who are feeling travail of soul to awaken them? What voice can reach them? awaken them? What voice can reach them? My My mind was carried to the futuremind was carried to the future, when the signal , when the signal will be given. ‘will be given. ‘Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet himye out to meet him.’ But some will have delayed to .’ But some will have delayed to obtain the oil for replenishing their lamps, and too obtain the oil for replenishing their lamps, and too late they will find that character, which is late they will find that character, which is represented by the oil, is not transferable.” represented by the oil, is not transferable.” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, February 11, 1896., February 11, 1896.

New Prophetic LightNew Prophetic Light

• ““That which led to this movementThat which led to this movement was the discovery that was the discovery that the decree of Artaxerxes for the restoration of the decree of Artaxerxes for the restoration of Jerusalem, which formed Jerusalem, which formed the starting pointthe starting point for the period for the period of the 2300 days, went into effect in the autumn of the of the 2300 days, went into effect in the autumn of the year 457 BC, and not at the beginning of the year, as year 457 BC, and not at the beginning of the year, as had been formerly believed. Reckoning from the autumn had been formerly believed. Reckoning from the autumn of 457, the 2300 years terminate in of 457, the 2300 years terminate in the autumn of 1844the autumn of 1844.” .” The Great ControversyThe Great Controversy, 398–399., 398–399.

• New Prophetic LightNew Prophetic Light• Directly related to the message of the hourDirectly related to the message of the hour

• When the new light is fulfilled, the door closes on the When the new light is fulfilled, the door closes on the virginsvirgins

The Door ClosesThe Door Closes

• And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and and the door was shutthe door was shut. Afterward came also the other . Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:10-13.wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:10-13.

• And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth; and shuttethshutteth, and , and no man openethno man openeth; I know thy ; I know thy works: behold, works: behold, I have set before thee an open doorI have set before thee an open door, and , and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Revelation 3:7-8.Revelation 3:7-8.

Still Bowing Before the ThroneStill Bowing Before the Throne

• ““I turned to look at the company who were still I turned to look at the company who were still bowed before the throne; they did not know that bowed before the throne; they did not know that Jesus had left it. Satan appeared to be by the Jesus had left it. Satan appeared to be by the throne, trying to carry on the work of God. I saw throne, trying to carry on the work of God. I saw them look up to the throne, and pray, ‘Father, them look up to the throne, and pray, ‘Father, give us Thy Spirit.’ Satan would then breathe give us Thy Spirit.’ Satan would then breathe upon them an unholy influence; in it there was upon them an unholy influence; in it there was light and much power, but no sweet love, joy, light and much power, but no sweet love, joy, and peace. Satan’s object was to keep them and peace. Satan’s object was to keep them deceived and to draw back and deceive God’s deceived and to draw back and deceive God’s children.” children.” Early WritingsEarly Writings, 56., 56.

The Purification of God’s ChurchThe Purification of God’s Church• ““He will purify his church even as he purified the He will purify his church even as he purified the

temple at the beginning and close of his ministry on temple at the beginning and close of his ministry on earthearth.”.” The Kress Collection The Kress Collection, 114., 114.

• ““When Jesus began His public ministry, When Jesus began His public ministry, He cleansed the He cleansed the templetemple from its sacrilegious profanation. Among the last from its sacrilegious profanation. Among the last acts of His ministry was acts of His ministry was the second cleansingthe second cleansing of the of the temple. So in the last work for the warning of the world, temple. So in the last work for the warning of the world, two distinct calls are made to the churchestwo distinct calls are made to the churches. . The The second angel’s message issecond angel’s message is, ‘Babylon is fallen, is fallen, , ‘Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication’ Revelation 14:8. wine of the wrath of her fornication’ Revelation 14:8. And And in the loud cry of in the loud cry of the third angel’s messagethe third angel’s message a voice is a voice is heard from heaven saying, ‘Come out of her, my people, heard from heaven saying, ‘Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities’ heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities’ Revelation 18:4 5.” Revelation 18:4 5.” Selected MessagesSelected Messages, book 2, 118., book 2, 118.

New LightNew Light

• He shall enter also into the glorious land, He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many and many countriescountries shall be overthrown: shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, but these shall escape out of his hand, eveneven Edom, and Moab, and the chief of Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon. Daniel 11:41.the children of Ammon. Daniel 11:41.

• The Next Prophetic Event is the Sunday The Next Prophetic Event is the Sunday law in the United States! law in the United States!

New Light—Directly Connected to New Light—Directly Connected to the Message of the HOUR!the Message of the HOUR!

• And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive receive hishis mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Revelation whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Revelation 14:9-11.14:9-11.

• The Warning About the Sunday law!The Warning About the Sunday law!

When the New Light is Fulfilled: the door When the New Light is Fulfilled: the door closes on the virgins of Laodicea!closes on the virgins of Laodicea!

• ““Many who went forth to meet the Bridegroom Many who went forth to meet the Bridegroom under the messages of the first and second under the messages of the first and second angels, angels, refused the thirdrefused the third, the last testing , the last testing message to be given to the world, and message to be given to the world, and a similar a similar position will be taken when the last call is position will be taken when the last call is mademade.” .” Review and HeraldReview and Herald, October 31, 1899., October 31, 1899.

•   ““The parable of the ten virgins was given by Christ The parable of the ten virgins was given by Christ Himself, and every specification should be carefully Himself, and every specification should be carefully studied. studied. A time will come when the door will be shutA time will come when the door will be shut. . We are represented either by the wise or the foolish We are represented either by the wise or the foolish virgins. We cannot now distinguish, nor have we authority virgins. We cannot now distinguish, nor have we authority to say, who are wise and who foolish. There are those to say, who are wise and who foolish. There are those who hold the truth in unrighteousness, and these appear who hold the truth in unrighteousness, and these appear outwardly like the wise.”outwardly like the wise.” Manuscript Releases Manuscript Releases, volume , volume 16, 270.16, 270.

Probation Closes at the Sunday law Probation Closes at the Sunday law TestTest

• ““It is in a crisis that character is revealed. When the It is in a crisis that character is revealed. When the earnest voice proclaimed at midnight, ‘Behold, the earnest voice proclaimed at midnight, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him,’ and the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him,’ and the sleeping virgins were roused from their slumbers, sleeping virgins were roused from their slumbers, it was it was seen who had made preparation for the eventseen who had made preparation for the event. Both . Both parties were taken unawares; but one was prepared for the parties were taken unawares; but one was prepared for the emergency, and the other was found without preparation. emergency, and the other was found without preparation. So now, a sudden and unlooked-for calamity, something So now, a sudden and unlooked-for calamity, something that brings the soul face to face with death, will show that brings the soul face to face with death, will show whether there is any real faith in the promises of God. It will whether there is any real faith in the promises of God. It will show whether the soul is sustained by grace. show whether the soul is sustained by grace. The great The great final test comes at the close of human probationfinal test comes at the close of human probation, when , when it will be too lateit will be too late for the soul’s need to be supplied. . . . for the soul’s need to be supplied. . . .

• ““Saddest of all words that ever fell on mortal earSaddest of all words that ever fell on mortal ear are those words of doom, ‘I know you not.’ The are those words of doom, ‘I know you not.’ The fellowship of the Spirit, which you have slighted, fellowship of the Spirit, which you have slighted, could alone make you one with the joyous throng could alone make you one with the joyous throng at the marriage feast. In that scene you cannot at the marriage feast. In that scene you cannot participate. Its light would fall on blinded eyes, participate. Its light would fall on blinded eyes, its melody upon deaf ears. Its love and joy could its melody upon deaf ears. Its love and joy could awake no chord of gladness in the world-awake no chord of gladness in the world-benumbed heart. You are shut out from heaven benumbed heart. You are shut out from heaven by your own unfitness for its companionship.by your own unfitness for its companionship.

• ““We We cannot be readycannot be ready to meet the Lord by to meet the Lord by waking when the cry is heardwaking when the cry is heard, ‘Behold, the , ‘Behold, the Bridegroom!’ and then gathering up our empty Bridegroom!’ and then gathering up our empty lamps to have them replenished. lamps to have them replenished. We cannotWe cannot keep Christ apart from our lives here, and yet be keep Christ apart from our lives here, and yet be fitted for His companionship in heaven.fitted for His companionship in heaven. Christ’s Christ’s Object LessonsObject Lessons, 412-413., 412-413.