This lampstand was to be kept burning always. It served as the perfect symbol of God’s ever-present witness to the world.
Read MoreEven though the “established” church enshrouded the Bible and kept it hidden from the masses, the wilderness church* operated quietly and effectively under divine direction and nourishment upon the Bread of Life…
Read MoreIn both of these instances, it is the persecutors of God’s people who are being emphasized. In the sense that citizens of heaven are persecuted on the earth, we understand the treading of the holy city. God limits the time this trampling is allowed.
Read MoreThe process of sanctification can be compared with building. It is He who does this work of sanctification, but He accomplishes only what we permit Him to accomplish. He requires a ‘building permit’. To the Lord, “I will” is infinitely greater than I.Q.
Read MoreThe book of Daniel begins with Babylon’s conquering of Judah. In it we are shown many insights as to the methods of operation that have been put into place to diminish the lively, vital importance of the sanctuary in the minds of the people.
Read MoreJeremiah’s heart was broken over the spiritual condition of his own countrymen. He has been named “the weeping prophet” because he never saw a single convert result from the messages he shared. Discouragement and bitterness nearly overtook him.
Read MoreWe must all learn to deal with disappointment. It has a humbling effect, but not to crush us! The sweetness of the promises found in Scripture buoy the sincere seeker of the Lord, lifting the gaze heavenward, and strengthening his step.
Read MoreBy this we are made aware of God’s desire to reveal things in Daniel heretofore not understood. But once God makes something clear, we are to act; to take possession of it!
Read MoreThe Accuser’s accusations before God are true, but the record of confessed sins in the heavenly sanctuary will show that they are confessed and forgiven. As citizens of heaven, we are to forsake all sin.
Read MoreThe enactment of the most binding of oaths are sworn upon the name of the Immortal One, the Creator. God Himself swore upon His own name, for there is no one greater by whom to swear.
Read MoreWith access to the Scriptures, it was inevitable that these literate and sincere studiers would find truths that exposed the unscrupulous dealings and doctrines of the apostate church. Many lost their lives as a result, but not before countless additional eyes were opened to the truth.
Read MoreEven the closest followers of Jesus were in danger of subtle evils interjected by the influence of Satan (see Luke 9:46). They were fully under the sway of the popular but erroneous notion that the Messiah would be a political hero.
Read MoreBeloved, we are now living in the time of the end, and trumpets are sounding! In fact, there is only one trumpet left to sound: the last one, which will bring the end of time in a single day.
Read MoreBoth sets of sevens lead up to the return of Christ, who wants His followers to be thoroughly prepared to step into eternity with Him at His coming (1 Corinthians 15:23).
Read MoreThe Protestant Reformation for a while made steady progress in shedding pagan trappings of the “mother church” while holding the sacred Scriptures as the sole definer of faith and practice. But the transition out of Babylon is incomplete . . .
Read MoreWords have power to persuade. Lies can be especially persuasive when presented in a way that appeals to the senses.
Read MoreIn the millennium during which the eastern leg of the old Roman Empire rose and fell, a dark silhouette was taking shape in the west.
Read MoreSatan has coopted the lion symbol for himself. With its regal mane and majestic presence, the lion became a symbol for characteristics of Jesus, including nobility, strength, bravery, wisdom, and authority. Satan promotes himself as being in possession of these attributes.
Read MoreThis comparison of a very large number representing God’s enemies to a relatively small one representing His remnant is a sober reminder that the group with bigger numbers should have no bearing upon spiritual decisions that His children make.
Read MoreThe sixth trumpet scenario also shows that the door of salvation is still open, and the time in which we now live will acutely confront individuals with the fact that time as we know it is short.
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