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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors wish to express sincere thanks to those who have made constructive comments and suggestions concerning this manuscript. Especial thanks are given to those who spent time assessing the material and for giving encouragement. Dr Gerhard Pfandl, Field Secretary and Spirit of Prophecy Coordinator, South Pacific Division encouraged the submission of the material to the Biblical Research Committee and gave many valuable suggestions dealing with issues of accuracy and acceptability. His gentle yet entirely constructive criticism did much to make redrafting sections of the manuscript pleasurable. Dr Ray Roennfeldt, Senior Lecturer, Systematic and Historical Theology, Avondale College was particularly helpful in drawing our attention to scholarly Adventist material, in his comments on the soundness of some arguments and in his admonition concerning the achievement of balance in some of the areas explored. Mr Ray Givney, church elder in the Townsville district, also read the manuscript and made helpful suggestions in the early stages of its development. The manuscript was evaluated by the Biblical Research Committee, South Pacific Division. We express our appreciation for the time which they spent on this task and for their stated conviction that the work was a helpful mainstream Seventh-day Adventist study resource on the doctrine of the sanctuary. The authors are thankful for the kindly forbearance of their respective families and to those who contributed to the printing costs. This work was written initially in response to a request for studies from a church not of our faith. Acknowledgments of some sources of information are made in the text, others are noted below and these are recommended to the reader. Andreasen, M.L. 1969. The Sanctuary Service. Second, revised ed. Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; Goldstein, C. 1992. False Balances. Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press Publishing Association; Goldstein, C. 1995. Between the Lamb and the Lion. Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press Publishing Association; Gordon, P.A. 1983. The Sanctuary, 1844, and the Pioneers. Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; Gane, R. 1999. Altar Call. Berrien Springs, Diadem; Hardinge, L. 1991. With Jesus in His Sanctuary. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: American Cassette Ministries Book Division; Haskell, S.N. 1914 (facsimile reproduction 1970). The Cross and Its Shadow. Hagerstown, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; Holbrook, F.B. ed. 1986. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy. Washington, D.C.: Biblical Research Institute; Holbrook, F.B. ed. 1989. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: A Historical Survey (1845-1863). Silver Springs, Maryland: Biblical Research Institute; Holbrook, F.B. ed. 1989. Issues in the Book of Hebrews. Silver Springs, Maryland: Biblical Research Institute; Peck, S.E. undated. The Path to the Throne of God - The Sanctuary or the Gospel According to Moses. Angwin, California: Educational Felt Aids, Inc.; Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... 1988. Hagerstown, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary. 1953-1957. Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; Watson, C.H. 1934. The Atoning Work of Christ, His Sacrifice and Priestly Ministry. Takoma Park, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association; White, E.G. 1969. Christ in His Sanctuary. Mountain View, California: Pacific Press Publishing Association. Warren A. Shipton & George D. Jackson, 2001, Revised Edition.

THE PATTERN OF SALVATION - STUDY GUIDES

INTRODUCTION The sanctuary constructed by Moses during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel was divinely appointed to teach important lessons regarding the plan of salvation. This plan did not cease at Calvary; rather it extends forward in time, and will culminate when Satan and every reminder of sin are forever swept away and this sin ravaged earth is made anew. In the sanctuary God symbolised the redemptive work of Christ in a manner which the people could understand. The enormity of sin and the magnanimity of God were symbolised in the ceremonies associated with the sanctuary. Gods presence, evidenced by the cloud of glory, assured all of His desire to be the Shepherd of His people. Today, we are directed to the sanctuary in heaven where Christ ministers on behalf of the sinner in the last phase of His ministry. In this antitypical Day of Atonement, we are especially urged to make our calling and election sure. The belief that Christ is our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary ... illuminates all other doctrines; it brings God and His salvation near to us in a way that gives us full assurance (Heb. 10:22); it shows us that God is on our side. [Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980. 1989. Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (consensus document), p.227. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: A Historical Survey (1845-1863)]. We look forward with keen anticipation to the time when God will be the temple in the world made new. Then, the glorious communion with God, experienced by the holy pair in Eden, will be reestablished. The purpose of this series of lessons is to explore the major themes presented in the sanctuary. We wish to discover the roots of our belief in some major biblical doctrines. Yet other doctrines find strong support in the teachings of the sanctuary. The series does not intend to look at the sanctuary furnishings and ceremonies in minute detail, although some knowledge is necessary in order to develop various themes. The series was designed to be run as a home study series or as a basis for private Bible study. Our aim has been to develop some Seventh-day Adventist doctrines more fully and to develop the idea that there is a beautiful unity throughout the Scriptures. Texts are usually quoted from the New King James Version of the Bible.

1. THAT I MAY DWELL AMONG THEM

The entry of sin into the world, when Adam and Eve exchanged their innocence for the knowledge of evil, meant that Satan became the Prince of this world. The face to face communication between the human pair and their Maker was no longer possible. This separation was not in Gods plan. He sought to identify with the lost race and to place constant reminders before them of His plan of salvation. Immediately after the fall, animal sacrifices were introduced to impress upon the sinner both the enormity and cost of sin, but also to point towards the promised Saviour (Gen. 3:15; Gen. 3:21; 4:3,4). To succeeding generations the plan was more fully opened. Its most fundamental aspects were clearly taught through the sanctuary system in the times before Christs sojourn on the earth. In our present world, the desire of exiled monarchs to again dwell among their kin is often motivated by considerations of power, wealth, and adulation. God, on the other hand, has nothing to gain along these lines. He offered, and still offers, a sacrifice of love in return for love from His subjects. Gods objective is to dwell among His loyal subjects in a universe made forever secure from sin, and operating under the principles of His government. In the Presence of the Lord In this section we will: Highlight the close communion which existed between mankind and God before sin entered this world. Establish that sin broke the close bond between God and mankind. 1. After creating Adam and Eve, how did God communicate with them? ANS. The Lord God was manifest in Eden and God ........ in the garden (Gen. 3:8). This verse, together with verse 9, contains the suggestion that it was Gods practice to walk in the garden in the evening and to communicate and associate with the new beings that He had created. 2. How close was the cooperation between Adam and God in the garden? ANS. God brought animals to Adam to ...... (Gen. 2:19,20). A special bond was developed between Adam and his Maker. This is indicated by the confidence that God placed in Adams judgment by bringing the animals to him for naming. All of Gods created intelligences have the power of reason, of choice. Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, to break their relationship with Him. Henceforth, There is in his nature a bent to evil, a force which, unaided, he cannot resist (White, E.G. 1952. Education, p. 29). All subsequent generations of men and women have faced temptations and have at some time failed to claim Gods promise of overcoming power (Rom. 6:14; 1 Cor. 10:13; James 1:14). Today, God wishes us to cooperate with Him. The challenge comes to us, Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve (Josh. 24:15). Those who are eternally lost will not be able to blame Adam for their failure; eternal death is due to individual choice. 3. As a consequence of disobedience, how did Adam and Eve respond to the presence of God? ANS. They were afraid and ..... themselves (Gen. 3:10). By obeying Satan, by succumbing to his hypnotic influence, Eve became his servant (John 8:34; Rom. 6:16). Eve influenced her husband to join her in the discovery of new knowledge. They were afraid because the principles which they now had chosen to guide their behaviour were diametrically opposed to the principles of heaven. There can be no effective communication between individuals subscribing to different principles of action (2 Cor. 6:15). Hence, they hid themselves. Satan uses the same methods of mind control today which he used in Eden. He beguiled or charmed or deluded Eve through the hypnotic movements and fascinating charm of the serpent. He then made appealing suggestions to her when she was in this altered mental state (Gen. 3:13; The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary 1956, vol. 5, p.1081, E.G. White comments). Today, the world is in the grip of powerful mind control devises, such as the hypnotic beat of rock music, various systems of meditation, and the pleasing and disarming ways of neurolinguistic programming, which induce an altered state of consciousness and allow the persons belief system to be bypassed. The founders of the neurolinguistic program state, The major positive attribute of an altered state of consciousness is that you dont have to fight a persons belief system. The unconscious mind is willing to try anything.... (Grinder, J. & Bandler, R. 1981. Trance-formations: Neuro-linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis, p.99; Clarke, J.C. & Jackson, J.A. 1983. Hypnosis and Behaviour Therapy, pp.116-141). In some educational circles, neurolinguistic programming is touted as the most exciting instructional technique to be devised in decades allowing the instructor to reach new heights in communicating their knowledge and kindling the minds of their charges into rainbows of creative thought (Helm, D.J. 1989. Education, 110, p.254). Today is a day when we should seek our God, rather than

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 1 That I May Dwell Among Them to seek new knowledge which comes from the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Isa. 8:19).

4. For how long after their disobedience were Adam and Eve permitted to remain in Eden and listen to Gods communications? ANS. Their banishment from Eden and from Gods presence was apparently immediate (Gen. 3:22,23). The Scripture account appears to indicate that as soon as the dialogue between the frightened pair was over they were banished from the garden by the angel with the flaming sword. Indeed, the prophet Isaiah records that your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you .... (Isa. 59:2). The banishment from Eden was, however, not effected before God introduced them to His plan to save them (Gen. 3:15). How merciful our God is! Yahweh of the Old Testament In this section we will: Explore Gods intense interest in human affairs after the Fall. Establish that Christ was the chosen member of the Godhead to communicate with mankind. Strictly speaking, the only true name of God is Yahweh which was erroneously transliterated into Jehova. The name represents God as a person and hence conveys the idea that He is interested in interacting with other personalities. Indeed, It brings God near to man, and He speaks to the Patriarchs as one friend to another (Douglas, J.D. 1962. The New Bible Dictionary, p.478). This name, meaning The self-Existing one, is the personal name of God in contrast to Elohim which is the generic name of God. As we examine the Bible record, it reveals Gods continual desire to communicate with mankind. 5. What incident in the experience of the patriarch Abraham illustrates the Lords intense interest in human affairs? ANS. The Lord (Yahweh) showed to Abraham the fate of the cities of ....... and ............ (Gen. 18:20-23, 33). God spoke to the patriarchs in different ways, but in this instance He came down to communicate directly with Abraham. It is clearly evident from the biblical account that the three heavenly visitors actually spoke and walked with Abraham and that, subsequent to the departure of the two angels, Abraham spoke with the Lord (Gen. 18:2,4,9,13,16,22-33). God knew about the wickedness in the cities of the plain, but He came to speak with faithful Abraham so that there would be no misconception about divine justice. It was Jesus Christ that is here revealed, for in John 1, verses 18, the Bible declares that no one has seen God the Father at any time. Abraham both saw and spoke with the Lord on this occasion. Thus, it could not have been the Father who was present. 6. Did any of the other great personalities of the Old Testament communicate with God face to face or walk with God? ANS. a) Jacob ............ with a Man, whose identity was later shown to be that of the Son of God (Gen. 32:24,28-30: Hos. 12:3-5). b) Moses encountered God at the ............ bush and received divine instructions (Exod. 3:2-4). c) Aaron, Nadab, Abihu and the 70 elders ...... the God of Israel (Exod. 24:9-11). d) The three worthies thrown into the fiery furnace were accompanied by the ..... of ..... (Dan. 3:25). These examples serve to illustrate that God shows a deep, yearning interest in the welfare of the fallen race. We have noticed in a number of texts that the Yahweh of the Old Testament is called by different names - a man (Gen. 32:24), the Angel (Exod. 3:2; 14:19; Hos. 12:4), I AM WHO I AM (Exod. 3:14). 7. Does the Bible unequivocally indicate the identity of the person of the godhead who was so intimately associated with fallen humanity from the commencement of the biblical record? ANS. a) The divine presence which accompanied the Israelites was the ...... or Yahweh (Exod. 13:21). b) The Lord who followed the Israelites was the Rock and none other than ........ (1 Cor. 10:4). The Lord or Yahweh of the Old Testament was indeed the Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus made this claim directly in John 8:58. He said, Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM. The Jews took up stones to kill Him because He claimed to be God or the I AM of the Old Testament (v.59). Christ in His Sanctuary In this section we will: Highlight that the earthly sanctuary constructed by Moses was built as a symbol of Gods abiding presence among His people. Remind that Gods continual interest in the human race is shown by Christ coming to this earth and hallowing the earthly temple with His physical presence.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 1 That I May Dwell Among Them 8. What was Gods primary purpose in instructing Moses to build a sanctuary? ANS. That He might ....... among them (Exod. 25:8).

The system of worship centred in the earthly sanctuary pointed forward to Christs sacrifice on earth and His subsequent ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. More important, to the Israelites it continually indicated that God was seeking the sinner and providing every opportunity to restore the fallen race into a rightful relationship with Him. God desired an intimate relationship with his people. He wished to transform the life of every individual believer to conform to His will. It is informative to notice that the Hebrew word which we translate dwell has the meaning of being a permanent resident in a community. The word can also be translated tabernacled among us. The tabernacle was placed in the midst of the congregation (Num. 2:2,3,10,18,25). This clearly conveyed the idea that God wished to dwell among the people and to become the sinners friend (cf. John 1:14). Thus, the divine character and life were impressed upon the people and they understood that Christ wished to sanctify them. 9. Is it really possible to confine Gods presence to a building made with human hands? ANS. Heaven and earth ........ .......... Him (1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chron. 2:6; Isa. 66:1). Here is presented an imponderable thought, How can God who is eternal, all knowing, and all powerful dwell in a habitation made with human hands? Yet God promises that He is always near at hand to communicate, help, and encourage every true believer, and wishes to dwell in every believer through the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19). This will be a source of praise and wonder throughout eternity. 10. After the wilderness wanderings, where was the temple of Solomon built? ANS. The temple was built at .............. or Zion (2 Chron. 3:1). King David planned the temple at Jerusalem (2 Sam. 7:1-3). It was built on the site of Ornans (or Araunahs) threshing floor (1 Chron. 22:1,6; 2 Sam. 24:16). This was located on Mount Moriah, the place where Abraham offered his son Isaac (Gen. 22:1-14). This site is now located on the northwestern hill of Jerusalem and has become a Moslem sacred precinct. By placing the sanctuary on Mount Moriah, the Israelites were reminded of Abrahams sacrifice and their attention was focussed on the central quality required in the worshippers, that is, faith. 11. Did God honour Solomons temple with His presence? ANS. The ....... of Gods glory filled the temple (2 Chron. 5:13,14; 6:1,2). Whenever the Lord appeared to His chosen people, His glory was veiled, otherwise they would have been consumed by its brilliance. The magnificence of Gods veiled glory is described in Exodus 20, verses 18-21, and Deuteronomy 4, verses 11 and 12. The people stood in awe before the scene and implored Moses to speak to them rather than allowing God to do so. So grand and terrible was the scene that Moses responded, I am exceedingly afraid and trembling (Heb. 12:21). NOTE: Solomons temple was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzars army. After the Jews returned from exile in Babylon, Zerubbabel the governor, with the permission of Cyrus, rebuilt the temple at Jerusalem. This temple was of greatly diminished grandeur. It was remodelled and refurbished by Herod not many years before Jesus was born. 12. Was the temple built by Zerubbabel hallowed by Gods glory? ANS. No! Nowhere is it recorded in Scripture that the temple built by Zerubbabel was filled with the glory of God. Solomons temple was a magnificent structure. During its dedication, when the ark of the covenant (containing the tables of the law) was brought into the holy place, the glory of the Lord filled the temple (1 Kings 8:6,9-11). This temple was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzars army in 586 BC. The reason that Gods glory was not present in the post-exilic temple is that the ark of the covenant, which was the focal point of the services, was not present. There is some indication that the ark was hidden by Jeremiah in a cave, in the mountain climbed by Moses before his death. He then blocked the entrance. Some of his companions tried to find the location and mark the spot,but were unable to do so. To this day the location has not been found again (2 Maccabees 2:4-6 - apocrypha). Indeed, the historian Josephus confirms the idea that the ark was not in the second temple in 63 BC (Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, pp.367,618). The temple finally was destroyed in AD 70. The treasures taken from this temple are illustrated in stone relief in the victory arch of Titus found in Rome. The ark notably is absent from the relief (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 15, col. 1167). 13. Notwithstanding that the second temple was not filled by the glory of God, what better purpose did God have for this temple? ANS. The Lord ....... Christ hallowed the temple with His presence (Matt. 12:1,6; Mark 11:9-11).

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The member of the Godhead who delivered the plans of the earthly sanctuary to Moses, and amid awful glory proclaimed the ten commandments on Mount Sinai, now hallowed the earthly sanctuary with His presence. What more telling way could God have chosen than this to convey to mankind a concept of His great love and His abiding interest in the salvation of the human race? The prophet Haggai declared that the glory of the latter temple shall be greater than the former (Hag. 2:9). This was on account of Christ being present in the last temple. Emmanuel In this section we will: Indicate that Christ took upon Himself the likeness of the human race, dwelt in this sinful world and overcame where the first Adam failed. Remind that when Christ returned to heaven victorious the Holy Spirit was sent to be especially active and to communicate and dwell with His chosen people. 14. What does the name Emmanuel mean? ANS. God with .... (Matt. 1:23). No more sublime thought is presented in Scripture than the thought that, in order to rescue mankind from sin, God would come not only to dwell with the human family, but would also take upon Himself its infirmities in order to save us. The Scriptures forcefully proclaim, And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (John 1:14). 15. In identifying with mankind, what sacrifice did Jesus make? ANS. He "made Himself of no ..............." (Phil. 2: 7). In this verse, we are told that Jesus chose not to exercise the attributes of deity (omnipotence - John 5: 30; omniscience - Mark 13: 32, Luke 2: 52; and omnipresence - John 11: 3,17-23) in His struggle against Satan while on earth. His visible glory also was veiled, so that His appearance was not remarkable (Isa. 53: 2; John 17: 5). 16. In coming to earth, did Jesus take on the likeness of the human race He came to save? ANS. a) Yes, there was nothing especially remarkable about Jesus physical appearance that we should ......... Him (Isa. 53:2). b) He was born of the line of ....... in the likeness of sinful flesh (Rom. 1:3; 8:3). Jesus possessed a human mother, Mary. There is no evidence in Scripture that Mary was born free from fault (immaculate). In fact, the opposite is affirmed in Scripture (Rom. 3:23; Gal. 3:22). Jesus identified Himself with the human race (Acts 3:22). He took on the role of a servant (Phil. 2:7). He clothed His divinity with humanity, He was made in the likeness of sinful flesh, or sinful human nature, or fallen human nature (cf. Rom. 8:3) - Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... 1988, p.46). Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren. Jesus did not come to aid angels but suffering humanity (Heb. 2:16,17). If Jesus had failed to reach us where we are, we would have been lost (Gen. 28:12: Heb. 2:14,15). But Christ reaches us where we are. He took our nature and overcame, that we through taking His nature might overcome (2 Cor. 5:21; White, E.G. 1940. Desire of Ages, pp.311,312). At the same time, Jesus still was truly God (John 1:14; Heb. 2:14,16,17). 17. As the Son of Man, was Jesus life sinless on earth? ANS. Yes, He ....... a sinless life! (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; 1 Pet. 2:22). Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35), and continually relied on His Fathers power (John 5:30). His life here on earth was sinless. Thus, God proved that His principles of government are just and reasonable and Satans claims regarding Him are false (John 8:44). He also showed by His life that He is able to empower all to live by the principles of His kingdom. He was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin (Heb. 4;15,16; 1 Cor. 10:13). This great truth, that God offers salvation through a faith relationship with Him, is taught in the sanctuary services. God wishes us to die to self and sin and live a new life of faith in which we can continually dwell in His presence (Ezek 36:26,27). 18. When Christ returned to heaven, triumphant after the resurrection, who did He send to dwell with His people? ANS. The Spirit of ........ or the Holy Spirit (John 14:16,17,26). The Holy Spirit, who is the third person of the godhead, became active after Pentecost in a remarkable manner. The Holy Spirit has wrestled always with mankind and the voice of conscience has spoken to give words of warning, counsel, reproof, and invitation, and to impress truth on the hearer and reader (Gen. 6:3; Ps. 51:11; Zech. 4:6; John 15:26; 16:8,13; Rev. 22:17).

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When the message of truth is preached, the word is accompanied with power. The Holy Spirit quickens the conscience of the hearers. Through His Spirit God wishes to dwell in each believer. This is made possible as concepts and practices of error are put away, as the hearer responds to the sanctified call of conscience (1 Cor. 6:19). The Holy Spirit dwelling in the believer will change the thinking, behaviour, and empowers us to witness (Acts 1:8; Rom. 12:2). If Christ dwells in us today through the Spirit, we will have assurance of dwelling with Christ in His glorified kingdom (Col. 1:27). Today, we may come in contact with the Infinite by studying His word and through sincere prayer. King of Kings In this section we will: Outline Gods purpose of fully reestablishing in the earth made new the relationships broken by sin. Establish that Jesus has given Himself to the human race for all eternity. 19. Where does God intend to make His dwelling place forever? ANS. ...... is His resting place forever (Ps. 132: 13,14). 20. When will this promise to dwell in Zion be fulfilled? ANS. The Lords feet touch Mount ......... as He returns to this earth with the New Jerusalem and all the saints at the end of the 1000 years in heaven (Zech. 14:4; Rev. 21:2,3). The meaning of the phrase in that day spoken of in Zechariah 14, verse 4, is amplified in verse 9. This day refers to the time when the Lord shall be king over all the earth. This time is still in the future. In the New Jerusalem there is no temple, as the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple (Rev. 21:22). God will again dwell among His people and communicate with them face to face. Gods great purpose, revealed at creation, is now fulfilled in the redeemed (recreated ones) in the Earth made new! The Scriptures triumphantly declare, He [God] will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God (Rev. 21:3). 21. Who will be the centre of praise and adoration in the New Earth? ANS. THE KING OF ....... AND LORD OF ....... (Rev. 19:16). This phrase is the title of the triumphant Jesus (Rev. 19:13; John 1:14). Christ returns to earth the second time to claim His own as the Son of Man (Rev. 14:14). This expresses the thought that our Saviour has given Himself to the human race for all eternity. He ever bears in His body the marks of His suffering on our behalf (John 20:27). What a glorious Saviour we have! Let us plan to be among that glad number in the earth made new. We must be there so that we may participate in the glorious praise to our Redeemer recorded in Revelation 19, verses 6 and 7: Alleluia! For the Lord Omnipotent reigns! Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, For the marriage of the Lamb has come, And his wife has made herself ready.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. walked 2. name 3. hid 4. 5. Sodom, Gomorrah 6. a) wrestled b) burning c) saw d) Son, God 7. a) Lord b) Christ 8. dwell 9. cannot contain 10. Jerusalem 11. cloud 12. 13. Jesus 14. us 15. reputation 16. a) desire b) David 17. lived 18. truth 19. Zion 20. Olivet 21. KINGS, LORDS

2. ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN

When we speak of a pattern or plan, our minds immediately go to the construction of new clothing, machinery, buildings, transport systems and the like. Almost all things which we make have gone through a meticulous planning stage. The plans are written and/or drawn in some detail so that those who are charged with the construction of the items make it according to the details in the planners mind. The story of the tabernacle built in the wilderness by the children of Israel is one of intense interest. God instructed Moses as to the exact details both of the building and the services associated with it. The articles of furniture, the coverings, the layout of the tabernacle, and the nature and order of the services all have deep spiritual meaning. The human mind is organised, logical and readily follows detailed instructions. We find that God, in outlining the plan of salvation more fully to the human race, chose to reveal His will and way through a system of animal sacrifices and ceremonies associated first with a moveable tabernacle and later with a permanent temple. Although animal sacrifices were introduced at the Fall, to represent the necessity of the death of a Saviour, it was not until the children of Israel were delivered from Egyptian bondage (symbolic of sin) by God that a more complete system of worship was introduced (tabernacle services and associated ceremonies) to prepare the Israelites and the world for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ as a babe in the manger. The symbols introduced in these ceremonies have deep meaning which are certainly worth examining, as they contain lessons and instruction relevant to our Christian living right to the end of this worlds history. The Pattern In this section we will: Remind that the wilderness sanctuary was patterned after the heavenly sanctuary. Emphasize that Jesus Christ is the central figure in the heavenly sanctuary. Highlight that the services and symbols of the earthly sanctuary pointed to Christ. A pattern implies a planner, and just as the design and intricate patterns shown in Gods great creation gives abundant evidence of a master planner, so too when we look at the plan of salvation outlined throughout the Bible we see revealed not only a great planner but a God of infinite love. 1. What was the earthly tabernacle built by Moses in the wilderness patterned after? ANS. It was patterned after the ...... sanctuary found in ......... (Exod. 25:8,9,40; Heb. 8:1,2,5). Gods plan concerning the building of the sanctuary was conveyed to Moses during the special period of forty days on Mount Sinai when the Lord (Christ) wrote the ten commandments on the tables of stone with His own finger (Exod. 25:8,9; 31:18). The author of Hebrews confirms that the basic contours of the heavenly sanctuary (the genuine or real sanctuary) were reflected in the earthly sanctuary, but it was not an exact duplicate (Davidson, R.M. 1989. Typology in the book of Hebrews, pp.121-186. In Holbrook, F.B. ed., Issues in the Book of Hebrews; Salom, A.P. 1989. Sanctuary theology, pp.205-209. In Holbrook, F.B. ed., Issues in the Book of Hebrews). 2. What is the central feature of the temple situated in heaven? ANS. The ......... of God (Rev. 4:6; 8:3). The angel is pictured ministering before God in the temple. The items of furniture used to describe this ministry are the same as those constructed by Moses for use in the sanctuary in the wilderness. 3. How does the Bible describe the heavenly temple? ANS. a) The throne was like a ....... ......., it was high and lifted up, and Gods presence filled the temple (Dan. 7:9; Isa. 6:1). b) The dimensions of the temple appear to be vast as Christ comes with the ......... of heaven to God the Father (Dan. 7:13). c) Holy beings shout praise to God, and ..... ............ times ten thousand of angels minister there (Isa. 6:2,3; Dan. 7:10). Isaiah was given a view into the heavenly sanctuary and was given a glorious glimpse of Gods throne. The glory of God, which represents the magnificence of His character, filled the temple. The angels veiled their faces in the presence of the Lord and with notes of deep and sincere adoration they sang praises to God. The very posts of the temple trembled at the voice of God (Isa. 6:4). As a consequence of this vision of Gods greatness and purity in the temple, Isaiah gained a startling realisation of the sinfulness of sin and of his own unworthiness (v.5). The prophet Daniel in his vision saw the temple during the period when God carries out His judgment just prior to the second advent of Christ.

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From these descriptions of the temple in heaven, it is evident that the tabernacle on earth was but a pale representative of the vast and glorious tabernacle in heaven (White, E.G. 1958. Patriarchs and Prophets, p.357). 4. To whom did the gifts and sacrifices offered in the wilderness or earthly sanctuary point? ANS. The gifts and sacrifices served as a shadow pointing to ......... and His ministry (Heb. 8:4,5; 9:21-24). The central figure of the sanctuary in heaven is Christ. It is around His life, death, and resurrection that the hope of eternal life is based. Thus, the services and symbols used in the sanctuary on earth pointed to Christ, to the beauty of His character, and to His love and justice. 5. What dramatic event signalled the termination of the sanctuary services here on earth? ANS. The death of Christ on the cross; Jesus "yielded up His ....... on the cross (Matt. 27:50,51; Mark 15:37,38). The disciples Matthew and Mark record that when Jesus breathed His last the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom. The rending of the veil in this manner signified that no human hand was responsible for the act. The veil represented Christs flesh (Heb. 10:20). The exposure of the most holy place to the view of the common priest was against the most explicit instruction of God. God thus signified that the relevance of the earthly temple services had ceased, as Christ the Lamb of God had been slain for the human race. The rending of the veil also signalled that Christ, as High Priest, was about to become our Advocate in heaven. Through Christ we have unhindered access to God. The Jews repaired the damage and the temple services continued until AD 70 when the whole temple complex was destroyed by the invading Roman army. The temple was never rebuilt for a number of reasons. The Jews could not determine the exact site of the temple precincts or the exact location of the altar of burnt offering on account of the thorough destruction which the Romans had effected. They also did not possess any ashes of the red heifer, an item which they considered essential for the reconsecration of the people. The debate about the possible rebuilding of the temple continues to this day. Today, additional problems, such as who is entitled to minister as a priest and the exact details of the priestly garments, inhibit the renewal of the sacrificial system by the Jews (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 15, cols 990-994). 6. What dramatic events will signal the termination of the proceedings in the temple in heaven? ANS. The end of the mediation of Christ on behalf of the human family and the pouring out of the seven last .......... (Rev. 11:19; 16:1,17-21). When the temple services came to an end here on this earth Christ cried out, It is finished! (John 19:30). So too, soon after the temple in heaven is opened to full view, Christ declares, It is done! (Rev. 16:17). The plan of salvation has come to an end, there is no more salvation for guilty man, the mystery of iniquity is fully exposed. The judgment scene portrayed in Daniel 7 (vs. 9,10,13), where the Father and the Son are pictured as being seated on thrones, ceases just before Christ makes His declaration recorded above. In order to convey this idea, Daniel the prophet pictures Michael (Christ) standing up, thus signalling that the door to mercy has been forever closed. Then a time of trouble, destruction, and war will be seen on this earth such as has never been witnessed previously (Dan. 12:1). Jesus will then appear in the clouds of glory to deliver His own (vs.2,3). 7. In the earth made new, will there be a temple constructed to facilitate the worship of the redeemed? ANS. No! The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the ......... in this paradise (Rev. 21:22). When sin entered our world through the disobedience of our first parents, they were no longer able to communicate with God directly or daily fellowship with Him. The Bible makes it quite clear that our sins have brought separation from God (Isa. 59:2). When sin is finally eradicated from the universe, God again will be found in the presence of His people. There will be no need of a tabernacle or temple then. The Tabernacle Made with Hands In this section we will: Briefly describe the earthly sanctuary The Israelites had been delivered from Egyptian bondage and were encamped about Mount Sinai when God called Moses to the mount. There he was shown details of the heavenly sanctuary and was given minute instruction on the building of a sanctuary around which the entire life of the encampment was to be organised. Once built, the sanctuary was to be situated in a hollow square (Num. 2:2,3,10,18,25). [The tents of the twelve tribes are thought to have been pitched the same distance from the sanctuary as the Israelites maintained when they moved from place to place (Josh. 3:3,4). This would place the sanctuary about half a kilometre from the nearest tents.] This undoubtedly pointed forward to the time when the twelve tribes of the redeemed stand on the sea of glass waving palm branches and singing praises

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8. How does the Bible describe the outlay of the sanctuary? ANS. The complexity of the building defies a simple answer. (Refer to Exhibit 1) The details concerning all aspects of the tabernacle are not noted in the Scriptures. Those few which are absent come from historical records and other sources. The exact dimensions of the tabernacle are not stated in the Bible, but can be computed from comparing Solomons temple (1 Kings 6) with other dimensions which are given. It is believed to have been 30 cubits long (Egyptian cubit approximately 20.6 inches or 0.52 metres) by 10 cubits wide and 10 cubits high (Exod. 26:16,18). The tent was divided into two apartments. The most holy place (Exod. 26:34) contained the ark of the testament as the only piece of furniture. This room was a perfect cube. The holy place was separated from the most holy place by a veil (Exod. 26:33). The holy place was twice as long as the most holy place and contained three items of furniture. The candlestick was located on the south side of the tent and the table of shewbread was located on the north side (Exod. 26:35). The altar of incense was set before the ark of the testimony or, in other words, directly opposite the door of the tabernacle (Exod. 40:5). A veil or curtain was hung at the door to the tabernacle as well as between the holy and most holy place (Exod. 26:33,36; Lev. 21:21-23). The tabernacle was surrounded by a rectangular courtyard measuring 100 cubits long by 50 cubits wide and five cubits in height (Exod. 27:18), which was entered through an opening in the east side. In this courtyard an altar of burnt offering was located before the entrance door (Exod. 27:1,2; 40:6). The door was located in the middle of the eastern side of the courtyard (Exod. 27:12,16). The opening was covered by a hanging (Exod. 40:33); thus, it is evident that there were three veils (or curtains or hangings) associated with the building complex. Also located in the courtyard, between the altar of burnt offering and the tabernacle, was a laver (Exod. 40:7). The sacrificial victim was offered on the north side of the altar of burnt offering (Lev. 1:11), which may mean that the laver was offset to the south. It is interesting to note that the basic outline of the most holy place was a square; the holy place was composed of two such squares. Each side of the square measured 10 cubits (Exod. 26:16,18). 9. What structure in heaven is also described in which the length and breadth are equal? ANS. The holy city the New Jerusalem is described as a structure in which the length, breadth, and height are ....... (Rev. 21:16). It is difficult to conceptualise such a structure. Some regard the Greek word hupsos, which is usually translated as height, capable of being rendered the high part or the summit. This could simply mean that the perimeter of the top and the bottom of the wall are equal. Other interpretations have been proposed, such as the height being proportional to the other dimensions (v. 17 does not give the height of the wall, the measurement given may simply represent the thickness of the wall). Whatever the precise meaning, the plan of the magnificent city is based on a square. It has been suggested that the most holy place on earth was symbolic of the New Jerusalem (Hardinge, L. 1957. Shadows of His Sacrifice, p.13). The Shedding of Blood In this section we will: Highlight that the blood sacrifices associated with the earthly sanctuary pointed to the death of Jesus. Establish that the first phase of ministry in the earthly sanctuary was performed on a daily basis and pointed to Jesus continual ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. Indicate that the second phase of ministry in the earthly sanctuary involved judgment-related activities and that this pointed to a counterpart activity in the heavenly sanctuary. As soon as sin entered the world, God instituted a system of animal sacrifices to symbolically indicate that the penalty for sins would be paid by a perfect substitute or Saviour (Gen. 3:21; 4:3,4). The death of the innocent victim reminded the suppliant that the wage of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). Until Sinai the head of the household was the priest, but thereafter a special priesthood was instituted (Exod. 29:9). 10. What did the blood sacrifices point to? ANS. The sacrifice of the ...... of God (John 1:29; Isa. 53:5-7). The blood sacrifices could only point the suppliant in faith to the sacrifice that Jesus would one day make on the sinners behalf (Heb. 9:9,12). Paul also reminds us in the book of Hebrews that the sacrifices can never take away sins (Heb. 10:11). He then adds that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus once for all (v.10). Through the offering of Christs body, the perfect sacrifice, the way of redemption is assured to all. We now look back in faith to Christs sacrifice and claim Gods promises.

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11. Besides the sacrifices on the sabbath and feast days, what sacrifice was offered continually? ANS. One ...... was offered in the morning and another in the evening on a regular or daily basis (Num. 28:3,4). This ceremony symbolised the giving of Christ for lost mankind and invited each member of the congregation to reconsecrate their life to God. The word daily or regular (sometimes translated continual) is frequently used in regards to the sanctuary service. We notice with interest that the bread was kept always on the table of shewbread (Num. 4:7), the lamps were to be kept burning (Exod. 27:20), the fire was to be kept burning on the altar (Lev. 6:13), and the burnt offerings and incense were to be offered evening and morning (Num. 28:3,6; Exod. 30:7,8). The term continual (Hebrew - tamid) refers to the continual priestly ministry of Christ. His ministry endures without interruption until the close of human probation (Dan. 12:1). He is always available to plead on our behalf; we have no need of a human intermediary. What assurance this gives! 12. Where does this continual ministry of Christ now take place? ANS. In the ............ sanctuary (Heb. 7:23-25, 8:1,2; 1 John 2:1). The continual offerings in the evening and morning expressed faith and gratitude in the provisions of God for the salvation of the human race. These offerings also expressed the belief that Christ was the invisible head of the wilderness church and was ever available to represent the penitent sinner. The apostle Paul assures us that Christ ever lives to make intercession for us in the heavenly sanctuary today (Heb. 7:25). 13. When an individual sinned unintentionally and the sacrificial victim was offered for the sin, was the blood always sprinkled in the sanctuary? ANS. a) Sometimes the shed blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled in front of the veil, some was placed on the horns of the ...... ... .......... and the remainder was poured out at the base of the altar in the courtyard (Lev. 4:2-7,13-18). The act of ministering the blood pointed forward to Christ shedding His blood for the penitent sinner and then ministering in the heavenly sanctuary for us. [Note: Whether our sins are intentional or unintentional, the benefits of Christs sacrifice are available to all who sincerely confess and repent (e.g., 2 Sam. 12:12-14; Luke 23:39-45).] There were a variety of sin offerings prescribed under different circumstances. The repentant sinner laid his hands on the head of the victim and personally slew the animal. The laying on of the hands signified that the guilt had been symbolically transferred to the animal, who was the sinners substitute. In all instances the blood of the victim was caught by the officiating priest who carried out the remainder of the ceremony. The repentant sinner thus acknowledged that forgiveness was apart from him and wholly dependant on Gods mercies. The spilt blood needed to be applied. In those instances where blood was sprinkled in the sanctuary, this activity occurred in the holy place throughout the year. By this act the confessed and forsaken sins of the repentant sinner were symbolically transferred to the holy place. b) In some offerings blood was not taken into the holy place. The priest ate a portion of the flesh of the sin offering in the holy place signifying that he bore the........ of the penitent sinner (Lev. 10:17; 6:25,26; 4:22,27). The act of eating portion of the flesh of the sacrifice in the holy place indicated that the priest identified completely with the sinner and bore the sinners guilt to the sanctuary. Ultimately the ceremony pointed to Christ who bore our sins in His own body on the tree (1 Peter 2:24), and thereafter ministered in the heavenly sanctuary for us. 14. On the Day of Atonement into which apartment of the sanctuary did the high priest enter? ANS. The most holy place or inside the ...... (Lev. 16:12-16). During the yearly round of services the sin was symbolically transferred to the sanctuary by the ministrations of the priests. On the Day of Atonement each was to afflict their souls or they would be cut off from the congregation of Israel (Lev. 23:27-29). Unless the sinner continued to maintain a right relationship with God, the sins that previously had been confessed would now be settled to the sinners account (Matt. 18:23-35; Ezek. 18:24; 33:13). To the Israelites the Day of Atonement was a day of judgment and a day of purging the people, an emphasis which is well recognised in Jewish writings (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol.5, cols 1384-1386). It is important to note that the Day of Atonement was followed five days later by The Feast of Booths or Ingathering (Exod. 23:16; Lev. 23:34-43), which was a day of rejoicing and gladness and represented, in its final application, the harvest at the end of the earth. The earthly tabernacle served as a copy and shadow of the heavenly things (Heb. 8:5). Hence, we would expect that before the return of Christ in glory the judgment scene in Daniel 7 will commence (refer to the EXHIBIT). Indeed, this will be the subject of a separate lesson.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. true, heaven 2. throne 3. a) fiery flame b) clouds c) ten thousand 4. Christ 5. life 6. plagues 7. temple 8. 9. equal 10. Lamb 11. lamb 12. heavenly 13. a) altar of incense b) guilt 14. veil

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 2 According to the Pattern EXHIBIT CHRISTS MINISTRY IN HEAVEN

Christ is now our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 8:1,2,6; 9:11-15). The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews urges us to consider the ceremonies in the earthly sanctuary as patterns (Heb. 9:23 KJV) and a shadow (Heb. 8:5) of the heavenly sanctuary and to study the lessons which the earthly sanctuary teaches about the plan of salvation (Heb. 4:1,2; 9:1-15). It is not the explicit purpose of the book of Hebrews to elaborate on the two types of ministry (mediatorial and judicial) highlighted in the earthly sanctuary. Rather, its main purpose is to aid the reader in focussing on Christ, His all sufficient sacrifice, His continuing saving ministry and the ineffectiveness of temple-associated rituals to save. It is aimed at helping the Hebrew Christians who were experiencing difficulties in laying aside Mosaic rituals to accept Christs ministry fully (Holbrook, FB 1985. Ministry, April, p.13). The message of the book regarding Christs ministry is obscured in some Bible translations by the way in which the word commonly used to refer to the sanctuary (ta hagia) is translated. This has aided in arguments by some who claim that the first apartment in the earthly sanctuary represented the Mosaic era and the second apartment applies to heaven itself and to the Christian era (Holbrook, F.B. 1985. Ministry, April, p.14; Rice, G.E. 1989. Hebrews 6:19: Analysis of some assumptions concerning Katapetasma, p. 229. In Holbrook, F.B. ed., Issues in the Book of Hebrews). The confusion which may arise can be illustrated by quoting from just two translations using Hebrews chapter 9 verse 12 as the example (emphasis added), Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption (NKJV) and The blood of His sacrifice is His own blood, not the blood of goats and calves; and thus He has entered the sanctuary once and for all and secured an eternal deliverance (New English Bible). Now, the Greek noun, which is translated sanctuary or most holy place, as noted in the above quotes, is ta hagia. Other forms of the noun (basic form is to hagion, meaning the holy) used in the book of Hebrews are listed below: Form of Greek noun hagia hagia hagion ta hagia to (te) hagion ton hagion Literal translation* holies, holy, holy places Holy of holies the holies, the holy places the (and) holy place, (and) the sanctuary of the holies, of the holy things, of the holy places, the holy places, the holies

Reference in Hebrews 9:2,24 9:3 9:12,25; 13:11 9:1 8:2; 9:8; 10:19

Berry, A. 1984. Interlinear Greek-English New Testament with a Greek-English Lexicon and New Testament Synonyms; Marshall, A. 1978. The R.S.V. Interlinear Greek-English New Testament; Young, R. 1898. Youngs Literal Translation of the Holy Bible, revised edition.

The plural form of this noun is used consistently in the book of Hebrews (exception Heb. 9:1). Reference to the Septuagint version of the Scriptures indicates that ta hagia refers primarily to the sanctuary as a whole. Again, another authority notes, it is best understood as a general term for the entire heavenly sanctuary rather than the Most Holy Place alone, unless it is definitely qualified as in Hebrews 9:2-5. This applies to Hebrews 9, verse 12, as well, for the priest passed through the outer sanctuary to reach the inner sanctuary (Salom, A. 1967. Andrews University Studies, vol. 5 (1), pp.59-70; Holbrook, F.B. 1985. Ministry, April, pp.14,15; Kiesler, H. 1989. An exegesis of selected passages, p. 77. In Holbrook, F.B. ed., Issues in the Book of Hebrews). The principles of literal translation outlined above, when applied consistently, and when due consideration is given to the context, present a picture of activities in the heavenly sanctuary by our High Priest which are in perfect agreement with the pattern outlined by the order of the priestly services performed in the earthly sanctuary. The earthly priests functioned regularly in a mediatorial role (holy place ministry) and the high priest functioned in a judicial role once a year (most holy place ministry). These two phases of ministry are evident in the book of Hebrews (e.g., Heb. 4:14-16; 7:25; 8:6; 9:24,25,27,28; cf. 2 Cor. 5:10)!

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Christ died on the cross to bear our sins. We are justified or declared righteous, as by faith we accept Him as our perfect substitute. Now Christ is applying the merits of His blood to our life (sanctification). He wishes to empower us to live a victorious life. The apostle Paul expresses it thus, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life (Rom. 5:10). Both aspects of Christs ministry are essential.

3. PERFORMING THE SERVICE OF GOD

The priests officiating in the earthly sanctuary were instructed in every particular of God's will revealed through Moses. They understood clearly that the rites of the sanctuary did not have merit in themselves, but rather pointed forward to the life, death and ultimate victory of the Lord Jesus Christ over sin and Satan. Their meticulous attention to performing the service of God (Heb. 9:6), according to the details revealed on the mount, was of utmost significance as each part of the service conveyed deep meanings concerning the character of God and the great plan of redemption. Each individual born into this world is invited to respond to God's salvation and in a like manner enter into His service. Relatively few respond wholeheartedly to this challenge. Many have an unusual relationship with God in that they wish to perform His service in their own ways and not according to His revealed will. To such Jesus said while on earth, And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. All are invited to respond wholeheartedly to the salvation which Christ freely offers today. In this lesson we will examine briefly the services in the first apartment of the earthly sanctuary and the deep meaning behind these services. Then we will focus on Jesus' ministry today in the heavenly sanctuary in the light of the pattern revealed to us. The First Apartment In this section we will: Briefly outline the principal activities of the priests in the first apartment of the earthly sanctuary. The daily services of the sanctuary were inextricably associated with the holy place. The second apartment (most holy place) was entered but once a year. The high priest was the only one permitted to enter the most holy place, while the priests ministered in the holy place daily. Let us briefly examine the principal circumstances under which the priests entered the holy place of the sanctuary. 1. When the worshippers fell short of Gods standard ignorantly and subsequently learnt of this failure to meet Gods commands, an animal without a blemish was brought as a sacrifice. What name was given to this type of offering? ANS. When the congregation sinned unintentionally (not premeditated) a ..... offering was brought and slain. The priest entered the holy place to minister the blood or eat a portion of the flesh (Lev. 10:17, 4:2-7,1318; 6:25,26). The ceremony associated with the sin offering involved the sinner confessing his sin over the head of an animal which he then slew (sacrificial atonement had been made, for the animal represented Jesus). The blood was collected by the priest; sometimes it was brought within the holy place and sprinkled seven times before the veil of the sanctuary (i.e., the veil separating the holy and most holy place), and some was placed on the horns of the altar of sweet incense (Lev. 4:6,7,17,18 cf. Lev. 4:27-30). On other occasions a portion of the flesh of the sacrifice was eaten in the holy place (Lev. 10:17,18).The eating of a portion of the flesh in the holy place again symbolised the transfer of the confessed sins to the sanctuary through the blood. Moses was, on one occasion, upset with Aaron's sons when they did not follow God's directions in eating the flesh of the sin offering in the holy place. They had failed to make mediatorial atonement for sin. In so doing Aaron's sons had failed to bear the sins of the people (Lev. 10:16,17); they failed to point the believer to a central aspect of Christs ministry in the plan of salvation. By this ceremony sin was symbolically transferred from the sinner to the victim and then to the sanctuary (the confessed sins were in Gods care; hence, the sinner was assured of salvation). We also note that the confessed and forsaken sin was immediately forgiven; the sinner was justified immediately. 2. Did the priests officiate in other offerings besides the sin offering mentioned above? ANS. Yes, there were many burnt, sin, trespass and peace offerings specified. The daily morning and evening ....... ............ is especially worthy of mention (Ex. 29:38-42; Num. 28:3-8). The blood offerings mentioned above were made in the courtyard of the sanctuary on the altar of burnt offering. The shedding of the blood of the animal pointed to the Lamb of God whose death on Calvary, future at this time, would be a sacrifice effective forever (Heb. 10:12,14). The benefits would be continually effective. To convey the idea regarding the continual effectiveness of God's offer of salvation and the sinners ready access to it, a burnt offering was offered every morning and evening. This was known as the continual burnt offering. The offering was not offered for a particular individual, but for all. When an individual sinned and asked for cleansing from that sin, another sacrifice was

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required. In other words, the penitent sinner must choose to come to God, consent to have his guilt taken away, and to have the power of sin broken. By these acts of the will, the sinner accepted, by faith, the offer of salvation made by God. 3. What duties did the priests perform daily in the holy place? ANS. a) The light of the candlesticks was to be kept continually burning through the provision of ....... ..... (Exod. 27:20,21). b) Sweet .......... was to be offered every morning and evening at the time the lamps were trimmed (Exod. 30:7,8). The priests went into the first apartment every morning and evening to tend the lamps and to offer incense on the altar before the veil. The lights burnt continually in the sanctuary (Lev. 24:2), partly to enable the priests to see clearly in the windowless building but also as a reminder that Christ is the light of the world (John 8:12). The incense was offered at the time of the evening and morning sacrifices and fittingly represented the merits of Christ ascending with the prayers of the people (Ps. 141:2; Rev. 8:3). The prayers are presented to God by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:26). 4. At what other time did the priests regularly enter the holy place? ANS. The cakes of shewbread were changed every .......... (Lev. 24:5-8). These Scriptures remind us that the shewbread was to be kept continually before the Lord. The priests ate the old loaves, which had been removed from the table, in the holy place (v.9). The Symbols of the Sanctuary In this section we will: Establish the identity of the items of furniture located in the first apartment of the earthly sanctuary. Highlight the aspects of salvation pointed to by these items of furniture. The various items of furniture in the holy place, as those elsewhere in the sanctuary, conveyed important truths through symbolism. Let us examine the items in the holy place. (Refer to Exhibit 2.) 5. On entering the holy place, what item of furniture was present on the right-hand side of the room? ANS. The table of shewbread bearing the ......... loaves of unleavened bread (Lev. 24:5-9). The term table of shewbread meant literally table of the Presence. The bread was unleavened, as leaven is used in the Bible as a symbol of sin (Matt. 16:6; 1 Cor. 5:6,7). The unleavened bread represents the life of Christ untainted by sin (Heb. 4:15; 1 Pet. 2:22; 1 John 3:5). Christ is called the bread of life (John 6:35,48). Now in the sanctuary there were twelve loaves of bread, one for each tribe, thus signifying that God had made ample provision for all to gain salvation. The bread also signified that the people of the tribes were dependent on Christ to supply not only their spiritual but also their physical needs. Frankincense was also sprinkled on the loaves for a memorial (Lev. 24:7). It has been suggested that the use of frankincense represented the abundant and freely given merits of Christ (Hardinge, L. 1957. Shadows of His Sacrifice, p.43; Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 14, col. 1394). 6. In the closing hours of Christ's life here on earth, what ceremony did He institute which used some of the symbols of the sanctuary to teach deep spiritual lessons? ANS. Jesus ....... bread and ...... the cup; He thus instituted the Lord's Supper (Matt. 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:2326). Symbols used in the Passover ceremony and in the sanctuary are carried over into the Christian church today owing to the example given by Christ. The Last Supper primarily replaced the Passover, but there are parallels in the sanctuary as well. In this Supper, bread and the juice of the vine were taken. The bread represents the broken body of Christ and represents His continual involvement in the affairs of the human race. The Scriptures speak of Christ as the living bread given for the life of the world (John 6:51). He ever lives to make intercession for us (Heb. 7:25). His sacrifice is all sufficient and points the only way to eternal life (Acts 4:12). In considering the bread of the Presence, we notice that it was made from fine flour (Lev. 24:5,6). To produce the flour the grain was ground between millstones. To qualify as the eternal source of sustenance, the Bible portrays Jesus as bruised and wounded for us (Isa. 53:5,10), just as grain must be bruised and ground to produce flour. The Passover cup, as well as the drink offerings of wine, was represented in the newly instituted Lord's Supper as the new testament in His blood (1 Cor. 11:24-25). The wine used was the pure juice of the grape, for the same reason that the bread used was unleavened (no yeast present). (The grape juice may have been preserved by dehydrating it at harvest and then adding water as needed.) The juice of the grape represented the blood of Jesus shed to ratify (or

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confirm) the everlasting covenant (refer to EXHIBIT). The word for drink offering comes from the Hebrew root word which means to pour out, thus signifying that Christ poured out His life for the salvation of sinners. Jesus referred to Himself as the true vine (John 15:1), the true source of pure wine. In the sanctuary service fine flour and wine were offered in association with burnt offerings and peace offerings. The bread and the wine were offered together (Num. 15:4-10). The meal offering acknowledged the dependence of the suppliant on God for both temporal and spiritual blessings. The flour and the wine are fitting symbols of the life and death of Jesus on our behalf. 7. On the left side of the holy place, what item of furniture was seen and what was its significance? ANS. The seven branched ................. (Exod. 25:31-39). The candlestick consisted of a central pillar with three branches on each side. Each branch ended in a head (Zech. 4:2), with all reaching the same height. The article was made out of solid gold and contained decorations consisting of almonds and flowers. Josephus records that there were 70 decorations on the candlesticks (Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, pp.98,99). 8. Is Jesus represented in the imagery of the candlestick? ANS. Yes, the light emitted by the flame of the candlestick pointed to Christ. Jesus is the ....... of the world (John 8:12). Light is used consistently in the Scriptures as a symbol of purity and of righteousness. Christ is called the light of the world (John 8:12). The good news of salvation that the knowledge of Jesus brings is termed the light of the gospel (2 Cor. 4:4). The word of God is, itself, termed a light (Ps. 119:105; Prov. 6:23), and gives instruction to lead all who will to eternal life. Hence, it is evident that light in a primary sense points to Christ. In a secondary sense it points to Gods word, the Bible, which directs us to Christ. Closer attention to the details regarding the candlesticks reveal other fascinating points. The wicks placed in the lamps were made from the used robes of the priests. The priests garments consisted of fine, white linen (Hardinge, L. 1957. Shadows of His Sacrifice, p.39). The fine linen represents none other than the righteousness of Christ. Such a garment the Lord offers to give all in order to qualify them to enter heaven (Matt. 22:11-13). In Zechariah chapter 3, Joshua, the high priest, is shown standing before the Lord. His own righteousness is as filthy rags. But Jesus exchanged Joshua's garments for ones which were glorious (Zech. 3:1-5). All who are fit for heaven are shown by the prophet John as wearing the robes of Christ's righteousness, which are ours only through faith (Rev. 6:11; 7:9,14). 9. In the Scriptures, what does the symbol of burning lamps represent? ANS. A burning lamp is used symbolically in the Scriptures to represent the Holy ......... (Rev. 4:5). The phrase, seven spirits of God, used in this verse is to be understood as symbolising the perfection and completeness of the Holy Spirit. The number seven is regarded as God's perfect number and is frequently used in Scripture. Elsewhere in the book of Revelation the Holy Spirit is referred to as the seven eyes of the Lamb (Rev. 5:6). In a vision recorded in Zechariah, the prophet saw a golden candlestick fed with oil via pipes from two olive trees. In answer to the prophet's question, What are these, my lord, the answer came, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit (Zech. 4:1-6). The burning lamp fed by the oil represents the Holy Spirit (it is evident that the essential ingredient is the oil - hence, the oil represents the Holy Spirit, as well as the burning lamp). Thus, when the Holy Spirit was poured out in pentecostal power, He appeared as a tongue of fire (Acts 2:3,4). The two olive trees represent the word of God (Old and New Testament) - Rev. 11:4. The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life is possible only as we study and respond to God's word, through the power which the Spirit gives (Acts 5:32; John 16:13; 17:17). Jesus taught in the parable of the ten virgins that a cosmetic type of Christian living leaves the participant totally unprepared for the trials in this life and unsuitable as a candidate for heaven (Matt. 25:1-13). The vital proposition put by the vision of the candlesticks is that without a practical faith, which actually works reformation in the life, the Christian's life is one of pretence and hence without light. 10. On entering the holy place, what item of furniture stood directly in front of the priest? ANS. The altar of .......... (Exod. 30:1-10). The golden altar was placed nearest to the ark. Glowing embers were taken from the altar of burnt offering in a golden censer (the vessel used for the burning of incense) and the embers placed on the altar of incense; incense was then sprinkled upon the embers. This was done evening and morning. The altar of incense and the altar of burnt offering possessed similarities. Both had horns at the corners (Exod. 27:2; 30:3). Now horns are used symbolically in the Scriptures to denote power (Zech. 1:18,19). Thus, the altar of burnt offering may be considered to represent the place where perpetual atonement was available (Neh. 10:33), whereas the altar of incense was the place where perpetual help

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through intercessory prayer was available (Ps. 141:2; Rev. 5:8). In symbolism God indicated that deliverance from the penalty and power of sin were available as the sinner approached Him through faith. 11. What did the veil separating the holy from the most holy place represent? ANS. The ....... of Christ (Heb. 10:20). The altar of incense was located directly in front of the ark of the covenant, the place of God's presence. When Christ died on Calvary, the veil of the earthly temple was rent in two, signifying that a new and living way existed for the sinner to approach God. There was no need to wait for an earthly priest to represent the sinner to God. The sinner could appeal directly to God, through Jesus, for mercy, forgiveness and power to effect change in the life. Christ in the Heavenly Sanctuary In this section we will: Highlight that two types of activity are undertaken by Christ in the heavenly sanctuary. Indicate that the two types of activity in the heavenly sanctuary involve intercession and judgment. The earthly sanctuary and its services were patterned after the heavenly sanctuary. Thus, God has given us valuable insights into the plan of salvation right down to the end of time when Christ stands up and thus finishes His ministration on mankind's behalf (Dan. 12:1). 12. After Christs ascension He became a priest, what type of priest did He become? ANS. After Christ suffered, died and was resurrected He became a ...... priest after the order of ................. (Heb. 2:17; 5:8-10; Heb. 9:12). In order to qualify as a high priest, the person was taken from among men (Heb. 5:1). Thus, it was necessary for Jesus to share the infirmities of humanity. He needed to experience the sufferings and temptations common to the human race in order to be the author of our salvation (Heb. 2:9,10). He is hence able to help weak, suffering humanity in the hour of temptation. In like manner as the high priest was called of God (Heb. 5:4), so Christ was given a divine mandate (v.5). 13. Is it true that Christ participated in an anointing service when He returned to heaven after His crucifixion? ANS. Yes! (Dan. 9:24; Heb. 9:12). Within the time period allocated to the Jewish nation, Daniel indicated that Christ would die, rise triumphant, and that the sanctuary would be anointed. The prophet refers to the anointing of the sanctuary in heaven prior to Christ beginning His priestly ministry there. Christ was to perform in the heavenly sanctuary the same type of service performed by the high priest on earth, for the earthly services were patterned after the heavenly (Exod. 25:40; Heb. 8:5). Now the Old Testament sanctuary (most holy place and the holy place) was anointed or dedicated before services were instituted (Exod. 30:26-30; 40:9-11; Lev. 8:10-11; Num. 7:1). After this dedicatory service was completed in the earthly sanctuary, the priests ministered in the holy place or the first apartment of the sanctuary (Lev. 8:33; 9:1,23). In like manner, Christ's ministry in heaven followed the same pattern. (We might also note that the inauguration and exaltation of Christ in heaven were associated with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on earth at Pentecost - Acts 2:33, compare Lev. 9:23,24). 14. What are some of the functions of Christ as high priest in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. a) The benefits of Christ sacrifice are made available to all believing saints. Christ is now to ......... in the presence of God for .... (Heb. 9:24). Christ is the ............, providing the connecting link between the Father and the believer (1 Tim. 2:5). b) Christ is undertaking the final phase of His atone......... in heaven (Lev. 16:18,19,20; Heb. 9:7,13,14). In the heavenly sanctuary, Christ undertook a holy place ministry. In this phase of His ministry, He carries on His mediatorial atonement for us by virtue of His all sufficient sacrifice (sacrificial atonement) for sin (Heb. 4: 14-16; Rev. 1:12,13). The Scriptures picture Him as directing the church (Rev. 1:12-20), sending forth the Holy Spirit (John 16:7), marshalling the forces of righteousness in the controversy with Satan (Rev. 19:11-16) and upholding the universe (Heb. 1:3; Rev. 3:21). This is no passive, unimportant ministry [Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980. 1989. Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (consensus document), p.229. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: A Historical Survey (1845-1863)]. Today, Jesus gives repentance and forgiveness of sins (Acts 5:31), so that the believer is restored to unhindered fellowship with God. Our Lord wishes us to accept the power which He can give to enable us to live victorious lives (Heb. 6:1; Rom. 8:11). Both the death and ministry of Christ are important to the plan of salvation. The incense spoken

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of in Revelation 8, verses 3 and 4 represent the merits of Christ ascending on the believers behalf. It is important to notice that the morning and evening sacrifice was offered and the incense burnt continually, even on the Day of Atonement. It is only on account of these merits that the believer is accepted. Christ assures us that He will continue to offer guidance to us and His church through the Holy Spirit whom He said, I shall send to you from the Father (John 15:26). In the second apartment ministry, Christ performs the final phase of the atonement (judicial activity). This phase of Christ's ministry involves Him presenting the merits of His spilt blood before the Father for all those for whom mercy still lingers, and for those who have ignorantly broken the law of God. This atonement is made for the righteous dead as well as for the righteous living (White, E.G. 1858. Spiritual Gifts, vol. 1, p.163). Mercy must satisfy the just demands of the law. The whole plan of salvation and the stability of God's government are bound up in the act of final atonement (Ps. 85:9,10 - note that the word translated righteousness may also be translated as justice). 15. What type of ministry did Christ commence in the heavenly sanctuary after His ascension? ANS. From the pattern of activity carried out in the earthly sanctuary, it would be expected that Christ's commencing ministry would involve intercession activity (Lev. 16:2; 4:2-6). Indeed, Jesus is shown, after His resurrection, ministering to the churches. The symbolism used pictures Him walking in the midst of the seven golden ................ (Rev. 1:12,20; 2:1). It is significant that John the Revelator, writing in the last decade of the first century, shows Christ caring for the true believers in terms of imagery associated with the holy place. Christ is here shown sprinkling His blood on behalf of the believers (1 Pet. 1:2). Again in Revelation 8, verses 3 and 4, an angel is shown with a golden censer offering incense with the prayers of the saints. Here are portrayed powerful aspects of mediatorial ministry (1 Kings 7:50; 2 Chron. 26:18,20). Through Christs ministry, His work of justification and sanctification is constantly made available to those who by faith have accepted His death (Goldstein, C. 1995. Between the Lion and the Lamb, p.65). In the book of Hebrews it is stated on a number of occasions that Christ entered into the heavens (Heb. 4:14; 8:1,2; 9:24), without attempting to precisely indicate the exact location. These verses indicate the reality and necessity of Christ's ministry in heaven for us. In other places in Hebrews, Paul uses the term holies (derived from the Greek noun ta hagia) to convey the same idea. While some translations render this Greek noun as most holy place, the word itself provides no such distinction (Young, R. 1975. Analytical Concordance to the Holy Bible, p.487). Bearing this in mind Hebrews 9:12 reads, Nor with the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered once for all into the Holies, having procured everlasting redemption (Green, J.P. 1987. A Literal Translation of the Bible, p.975). When the apostle Paul wished to refer unequivocally to the most holy place, he used the Greek word, hagia hagion, which means holy of holies (Heb. 9:3). Taking the earthly sanctuary as a pattern where the yearly cycle of activities commenced with intercession and ended with judgement, we might expect parallels in the heavenly sanctuary. Indeed, the prophetic word assures us that the daily or holy place type ministry in heaven is the concept taken away by the little horn power (reigned 538 BC to AD 1798 - Dan. 8:9-11). Let us not join God's enemies to deny this great and significant truth. 16. Christ after His crucifixion sometimes is pictured in Scripture as sitting on the right hand of God's throne (Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 12:1,2). Since it is argued by some that God's throne must always be in the most holy place, does this not imply that Jesus commenced ministering in the most holy place in AD 31? ANS. No, this does not follow. Evidence adduced in support of this statement is briefly mentioned below: a) The verb sat down signifies a solemn, formal act; the assumption of dignity and authority (Vincent, M.R. 1900. Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 4, pp.384-385). The verb can also be rendered set up, appoint, or establish (Liddell, H.G. & Scott, R. 1961. A Greek-English Lexicon, p.854, and Matt. 4:16, Luke 14:28; 2 Thess. 2:4) The right hand is used as a symbol of might and power (Douglas, J.D. 1967. The New Bible Dictionary, p.503). The term right hand can also be used metaphorically to mean ready (Liddell & Scott, op. cit., p.379). Hence, the phrase sat down on the right hand, may primarily be an expression of the readiness and right of Christ, through His sacrifice for sin, to assume the position as Mediator on mankind's behalf before God (Matt. 26:64; Heb. 9:15; Kiesler, H. 1989. An exegesis of selected passages, pp.56,57. In Holbrook, F.B. ed., Issues in the Book of Hebrews). The primary purpose of the expression is to define relationship, not location. The term right hand is used in Matthew 20, verses 20 to 22, to convey such a concept. The mother of John and James wanted Christ to place one son on the right hand and the other on the left, so that no one could interfere with the close relationship. Christ, after His resurrection, was exalted to the dignified position next to the Father by the right hand of God (Acts 2:33 KJV; 5:31). The purpose of Christ being invited to counsel with the Father is clearly presented in Scripture as for the express purpose to serve as a priest after the order of Melchizedek (Ps. 110:1,4; Zech. 6:13). When Christ returns to earth to claim His own at the second coming, He is described as sitting on the right

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hand of power (Matt. 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 22:69 KJV). Hence, it follows that He can most certainly minister at the right hand of the Father whatever His location in the heavenly sanctuary. b) The Scriptures give us a picture of unbroken intimacy between the Father and the Son during the sojourn of Christ upon the earth (John 8:29; 10:30,38; 14:11,20; 17:11,21). This is expressed in many ways of which the following is perhaps the most succinct, I and my Father are one (John 10:30). This oneness continues in heaven as the Father fully accepted Christ's sacrifice as all sufficient and complete (Heb. 7:25,27). Through His bruised and broken flesh, which was represented by the veil between the holy and most holy place in the sanctuary, Christ has provided effective and unhindered access to God (Heb. 10:20). The unbroken intimacy between the Father and the Son is expressed in the book of Hebrews in terms of being seated at the right hand of God. c) God's glory was not always revealed in association with the most holy place (Ezek.1:26-28; 10:4,18,19; 11:22,23). Hence, it is evident that the Bible does not limit God to one location. Again, it must be remembered that the Scriptures do not always picture Christ seated on a throne in the heavenly sanctuary (Acts 7:55,56). In this later text Jesus is pictured standing at the right hand of God The Scriptures even record an interview with the apostle Paul on the Damascus road (Acts 9:3-5; 22:6-8,14; 26:15,16). During the time of Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, He also ensures that mansions are being prepared for the blessed (John 14:2,3), indicating that He is engaged in other activities. With this information before us, it is not possible to assert that when Christ went to heaven in AD 31 that He entered into the most holy place and remained there. 17. What additional assurance does the Scripture give us that Christs ministry in the heavenly sanctuary consists of two types of activity? ANS. Christ is pictured as A minister of the ............. and of the true ............... (Heb. 8:2). The term sanctuary and true tabernacle include both the holy and most holy place. Christ can hardly be a minister of the heavenly or true sanctuary and yet carry out the functions symbolised in only one apartment of the earthly sanctuary. The apostle Paul assures us that the earthly sanctuary was a copy of the true tabernacle in heaven (Heb. 9:24). It most assuredly follows, then, that the ministry of Christ in heaven was foreshadowed by the pattern of activities undertaken in the earthly sanctuary (Heb. 9:18-23). This activity commenced with the anointing of the sanctuary which was followed by a round of activities in the holy place involving intercession. Once a year the high priest ministered in the most holy place on the Day of Atonement (or judgment). In Revelation 14, verse 7, the prophet introduces Christ in His second apartment type ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. Indeed, we notice that when Christ entered the holy of holies to perform the closing work of the atonement, He ceased His ministration in the first apartment. But when the ministration in the first apartment ended, the ministration in the second apartment began. When in the typical service the high priest left the holy on the Day of Atonement, he went in before God to present the blood of the sin offering in behalf of all Israel who truly repented of their sins. So Christ had only completed one part of His work as our intercessor, to enter into another portion of the work, and He still pleaded His blood before the Father on behalf of sinners (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.428,429). 18. What confirmatory evidence is provided from the arrangement of the feasts, specified in the religious calender of the Israelites and carried out in association with the earthly sanctuary, that the second phase of Christs ministry (judicial activity) in the heavenly sanctuary commenced close to the time planned for His second coming? ANS. The annual feasts were arranged in two groups, one near the beginning of the religious year and the other far removed. The first group pointed to the crucifixion and associated events (events dealing with Christs first coming). The second group pointed to events occurring immediately prior to the second coming of Christ, which includes the work of the pre-advent judgment, and to the second coming itself. The annual feasts (7 in number) in the ancient Israelite calender were specified by the Lord. The entire system of worship, including the feasts, dealt with the plan of salvation. The first three feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits or Harvest - Lev. 23:1-12) pointed to Christs death (John 18:28; 19:14; 1 Cor. 5:7), burial and resurrection (1 Cor. 15:20; Rom. 8:29; Matt. 27:52,53). The Feast of Weeks or Harvest 50 days later (Exod. 23:14-16; Lev. 23:15-21; Deut. 16:9,10) pointed to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1). The remainder of the feasts were as far separated from the initial four as possible. Bearing in mind that in each new religious year the sequence began again, the second group of feasts commenced in the seventh month (Lev. 23:24). These involved the memorial of blowing of trumpets, the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles or Ingathering (Lev. 23:24-36). The latter feasts pointed to the awakening preparatory to the antitypical Day of Atonement, the Day of Atonement itself (commenced 1844; Dan. 7:9,10; Joel 2:1; Rev. 14:6,7) and to the coming of the Lord in glory (1 Thess. 4:15-18; Mark 14:25). The last feast, the Feast of Tabernacles, commemorated deliverance from Egypt. It involved a period of great rejoicing and came only a few days after the Day of Atonement (Lev. 23:39-43). Today we are in the antitypical Day of Atonement. Deliverance from the bondage of sin in this world is close at hand! Christ will come quickly after the pre-

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advent judgment (antitypical Day of Atonement) ceases (Dan. 12:1; Rev. 22:11,12). The timing of the end-time sanctuary message relating to the Day of Atonement will be the subject of another lesson.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. sin 2. burnt offering 3. a) olive oil b) incense 4. Sabbath 5. twelve 6. broke, took 7. candlestick 8. light 9. Spirit 10. incense 11. flesh 12. high, Melchizedek 13. 14. a) appear, us, Mediator b) ment 15. lampstands 16. 17. sanctuary, tabernacle

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 3 Performing the Service of God EXHIBIT THE COVENANTS

The primary meaning of the term covenant spoken of in the Scriptures has to do with the agreement made between God and the believer concerning sin and salvation (the plan of salvation). The Scriptures speak of the everlasting covenant (also known as the new covenant - e.g., Gen. 17:7; Heb. 8:8,13; 13:20) and the first covenant (Heb. 9:1). The term everlasting covenant establishes firmly in the readers mind that God has had and will always have only one saving covenant. The everlasting covenant or the covenant of grace (planned by God before sin entered the world - 1 Peter 1:19,20) deals specifically with the details of the plan of redemption and the response of the believer. This covenant was initially made known to Adam and Eve in Eden (Gen. 3:15) and renewed to others including Noah and Abraham (e.g., Gen 12:1-3, 15:6; 26:4,5). The covenant is also known as the new covenant owing to the fact that it was ratified by Christs blood (Luke 22:20; John 19:30) well after the validation of the old covenant at Sinai (Exod. 19:5; 24:7,8). The everlasting covenant remains today and applies to all true believers, the spiritual sons and daughters of Abraham (Gal. 3:29; Heb. 13:20). Jesus is the mediator of the new or everlasting covenant or testament (Heb. 9:15; 12:24). The principles of righteousness which apply to Gods kingdom, and which are the basis of the everlasting covenant, are outlined succinctly in the ten commandments (refer to Lesson 7). Now, Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever (Ps. 119:152), noted the psalmist. Indeed, the apostle John on Patmos reaffirmed this thought when he recorded the presence of the ark of the testament or covenant in heaven (Rev. 11:19; Deut. 10:8,9; 9:9). The principles of Gods government remain unchanged from eternity to eternity (Mal. 3:6). The covenant relationship outlined with the Israelites at Sinai (first or old covenant - Heb. 8:13; 9:1) did not replace the everlasting covenant. It was Gods purpose to lead the Israelite slaves fresh from Egypt (and largely ignorant of God and His ways) gradually into a full understanding of His nature, the principles of Gods government, the centrality of faith in religious experience, and their duty to share the knowledge of salvation with others. The old covenant sought to lead the believer to a full knowledge of salvation through rites and ceremonies pointing to Christ. However, the majority of Israelites did not develop a saving relationship with Christ (Gal. 4:22-31; Heb. 4:2). The people tried to do Gods will in their own strength and failed. They did not allow Christ to work in their lives through the Spirit. The old covenant was called faulty (Heb. 8:6,7) on account of the peoples failure to understand it or their role in the plan of salvation. They tried to live in accordance with Gods requirements in their own strength (works) rather than by faith (Exod. 24:3; Heb. 4:2). The book of the covenant (Exod. 24:7; 2 Kings 23:3) contained the particulars of living, especially relevant to their situation, which emerged from an understanding of the law of ten commandments (Exod. 34:28) which, in turn, summarised the principles of righteousness.

4. THY WAY IS IN THE SANCTUARY

Few who have experienced being lost will deny that to find the way to the desired destination is indeed a pleasant relief. We can only vaguely imagine the deep sense of loss and hopelessness which swept over Adam and Eve once they realised that they had made an incorrect choice in following the way suggested by Satan. In their frightened state they hid from God, but He sought them out. In the ensuing conversation they were informed of the results of their choice, but the hope that came when God announced that He had a rescue plan must have made their hearts beat faster. It was apparently not long after sin entered that Gods rescue plan was more fully unfolded to the sinful pair, for we notice that their sons were instructed in the need for and significance surrounding the sacrifice of animals which prefigured the coming of a Redeemer. As succeeding generations came upon the scene of action, and the voices of Adam and Eve were no longer heard, it then became necessary to outline the details of the way of life more fully. God chose to outline His plan of salvation more clearly through the services performed in the sanctuary. The sanctuary continually drew the attention of the suppliant to the God of love and presented the necessity of a deep and abiding faith in the merits of the Saviour who would one day appear on this earth. Christ, during His sojourn on earth, gave a deep meaning to the services and symbols of the sanctuary, for they were fulfilled in Him. Although the sanctuary system of worship came to an end at Christs death, there remains in the Christian church today reminders of the sanctuary. The sanctuary services and the rituals surrounding them also continue to teach us important lessons about Gods master plan for the final eradication of sin and the ushering in of a New Earth in which righteousness will dwell forever (this will be the subject of other lessons). The Way In this section we will: Establish that Gods way of salvation was taught in the earthly sanctuary. Remind that salvation is made possible by Jesus Christ and Him only. 1. In what place does God indicate that His way to life may be more fully learnt? ANS. Your way, O God, is in the ............... (Ps. 77:13). The Hebrew word translated way means a trodden path, and pointed forward to the path which would be trodden on our behalf by Jesus. The suppliant might go into the sanctuary precincts, offer his sacrifice according to the custom, and by contemplation and prayer derive comfort, assurance, and instruction. 2. What person does the Scripture present as the way? ANS. ........ ......... is presented as the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). The expression the way in this verse no doubt conjured up in the mind of the reader the celebrated highway of the Roman Empire, the Appian Way. This was the main route from Greece to Rome and stretched for more than 560 kilometres. In like fashion Jesus is the way to the heavenly city. History records and the Bible speak of the early Christians as those in the Way (Acts 19:23; 24:22). Christ is the person on whom all inspired writers focus their attention. He is the source of eternal life. 3. At what point in the history of this world was the idea introduced of Christ being the way to life? ANS. When Adam and Eve were driven from the garden of Eden, cherubim were placed to keep the way to the tree of ...... (Gen. 3:24). Certainly it is without dispute that God withdrew access to the tree of life after sin entered in order to prevent the emergence of a race of immortal sinners. But this text, as often translated, fails to convey the full meaning which is intended. A translation of the Bible from the Greek Septuagint version says that the cherubim were to keep the way of the tree of life. The word keep was first used by God when He instructed the human pair regarding their duties in the garden of Eden (Gen. 2:15). Mankind was instructed to tend and keep the garden. In this context the word meant to preserve or maintain the garden. It might be suggested that the cherubim encouraged (helped maintain) sinful mankind to focus on the salvation freely offered by God. We will notice in future lessons that the cherubim were associated with the divine glory in the earthly sanctuary. We might suggest that the animal sacrifices made by the first believers in Gods promises were offered in the vicinity of the cherubim who were associated with a radiant living light expressed by the term flaming or fiery sword (cf. White, E.G. 1976. Maranatha, p.354). Considered this way our God is shown to be very merciful; often the expressions used in translating Genesis 3, verse 24, represent God as almost vengeful as He drives the human pair from the garden of Eden.

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4. In the Old Testament what symbol is used to express the idea that there is only one route to heaven? ANS. In Jacobs dream, Jesus is pictured as a ......... stretching from earth to heaven (Gen. 28:12; John 1:51). The ladder is identified as the Son of Man (Christ) upon which the angels of God ascend and descend. This expression of the angels ascending and descending on the ladder indicates the importance of the ministry of angels in Gods plan of salvation (Heb. 1:14). They are sent forth to aid in the process of salvation which is only possible through maintaining a correct relationship with the Lord. Hence, it is evident that all the heavenly intelligences are engaged in the mission to rescue this planet from sin. 5. What other symbols did Jesus use in His parables which expressed the idea that He is the way to salvation? ANS. a) Jesus said, I am the ...... of the sheep (John 10:7). b) Jesus also said, I am the ...... shepherd (John 10:11). In the parable of the good shepherd (Matt. 18:11-13), the shepherd is presented as seeking and saving the lost. In other words those on the wrong pathway are brought back to safety. These parables and other Scriptures clearly teach that there is only one way to salvation (Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5). In the universe, there is only one person who has earned the right to save us, the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb. 2:9,10). 6. In Gods plan to save sinners, what did Jesus death and resurrection accomplish that the animal sacrifices were unable to do? ANS. Jesus has made a new and ......... way into the divine presence (Heb. 10:20). Paul is here contrasting the system of animal sacrifices, which could not take away sin, with Christs sacrifice which was ever effective for this purpose. This way was new in that it did not exist before, those who lived before the cross looked forward by faith to Christs victory. Now we look back to the cross and directly approach our Saviour whoever lives to make intercession for us (Heb. 4:16; 7:25). Behold the Lamb of God In this section we will: Indicate that the plan of salvation was devised before sin entered the universe. Highlight that, from the entrance of sin in Eden until the death of our Saviour, the shedding of the blood of animals pointed to the promised sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf. Animal sacrifices were instituted to impress the sinfulness of sin upon the sinner and the need of a Saviour as the only way of salvation. The lamb, and particularly a male lamb, was commonly used as the animal prescribed for regular sacrifices (Num. 28). The symbol of the lamb is used almost uniformly in the Scripture to refer to Christ and the slain lamb pointed to the sacrifice that Christ would one day undertake to rescue the human race from eternal destruction (Rev. 13:8). 7. When did God establish His plan of salvation? ANS. Before the ............... of the world (1 Pet. 1:18-20; Eph. 1:4). Christ existed from eternity. The entrance of sin into the courts of heaven and into our world did not catch God by surprise. As a consequence of creating both the angels and the human race as individuals with the power of choice, it was possible for these beings to choose the ways of God or those of their own devising. God can only have as His servants those who choose to serve Him through love. Before this world and its inhabitants were created, God had already devised a rescue plan should sin enter. When Adam and Eve sinned, this plan was put into operation. 8. When was Gods plan for the redemption of the fallen race announced? ANS. As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, God demonstrated His great love for them by ............... telling them of His plan of salvation (Gen. 3: 8,15). The Scripture appears to indicate that on the evening of the very day in which our first parents sinned, God gave them hope by announcing His plan to rescue them from eternal destruction. In studying verse 15, we understand from the context that God is addressing Satan. I will put enmity between you [Satan] and the woman [church - 2 Cor. 11:2], and between your seed [evil people - John 8:44; 1 John 3:10] and her seed [Christ - Gal. 3:16]; He [Christ] will bruise your head [Satan will be eternally destroyed - Rev 20:10] and you [Satan] will bruise His heel [Christ was bruised for our sakes - Isa. 53:5]. Adam and Eve understood this promise, as is indicated by Genesis 4, verse 1. On the birth of her first son, Eve said (literal Hebrew reading), I have gotten a man, the Lord. She apparently considered that this child might be the son of promise. What disappointment awaited her. Instead of being a redeemer, Cain became the worlds first murderer (Gen. 4:8).

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9. After sin entered, what ceremony did God institute to impress all of the sinfulness of sin and of their need of a Saviour? ANS. The ............... of the flock were offered to God (Gen. 4:4). Adam was no doubt familiar with this system of sacrifices, for it pointed forward in faith to Christs sacrifice on the cross. The sacrifice offered by Abel was similar to that set forth by Moses many years later (Num. 18:17). Abel demonstrated his faith in God and His atoning sacrifice (Heb. 11:4). His brother, Cain, showed his disdain for Gods proffered way of salvation and went about to earn salvation by means which were satisfactory to himself. God refused to accept his attempt to earn salvation by his works of disobedience (Gen. 4:5-7). The fact that firstlings or the first born of the flock were offered is significant. 10. Does the Scripture use the term firstling or firstborn in relation to Christ? ANS. Yes, Christ is the firstborn over all ............ (Col. 1:15). This term is not to be understood in the sense that Christ was created; it is an expression of rank not of birth. The Bible affirms that He is eternal (Mic. 5:2; Ps. 90:2; Isa. 40:28). The term is used metaphorically as it is elsewhere in Scriptures. Notice Jeremiah 31, verse 9, here Ephraim is called the firstborn. This is incorrect if we think in terms of his sequence in birth (Gen. 41:52). We must understand this word to convey the meaning that Ephraim was the most prominent of the northern tribes of Israel (Ezek. 37:19). The same sort of terminology is used to express Gods care and attitude towards Israel (Exod. 4:22). In Psalm 89, verse 27, the meaning of this term is made exceedingly clear. Notice, Also I will make him [David] My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth Yet David was the last son of Jesse. So then, Christ is the preeminent one, the one on which our hope of salvation rests. This thought is, indeed, expressed by the apostle Paul in Colossians 1, verse 18, And He [Christ] is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have preeminence. Christ is preeminent because He is the most important one resurrected from the dead; He is the only one who can give eternal life. 11. What intensely interesting episode is recorded in Scripture which points in a dramatic way to the significance of the term lamb? ANS. When Abraham and Isaac went to offer sacrifice on Mount Moriah, Abraham announced to his son, God ...... ........... for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (Gen. 22:8). The Lord provided a lamb for Abraham to sacrifice at that time, but the episode pointed forward to the time when the Lamb of God would offer Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. The ultimate answer to Isaacs question, where is the lamb for the burnt offering? (v.7), was given centuries later. John the Baptist confidently declared, Behold the Lamb of God!, at the time of Christs baptism (John 1:29). 12. What did the Passover sacrifice point forward to? ANS. ......... our Passover was sacrificed for us (1 Cor. 5:7). [The Passover service was instituted just before the Israelite slaves left Egypt on their famous exodus. It showed dramatically that deliverance from both physical and spiritual bondage came from God. In this service an unblemished lamb was offered - Exod. 12:3-27.] Jesus was crucified on Friday, the day of the slaying of the Passover lamb (Luke 23:54-24:1; John 19:14). Darkness covered the cross from noon until about 3 oclock (Luke 23:44). The ninth hour or 3 oclock was about the time that the paschal lamb was usually sacrificed (Clarke, A. 1854. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, with a Commentary and Critical Notes, on Mark 15:37). The Jewish day of preparation attained special significance around three oclock on Friday. Hence, since the Jews did not desire the Sabbath to be profaned, they desired the bodies to be removed (Clarke, op.cit. on John 19:31). Jesus was dead already at this time (John 19:33), which was about the time of the slaying of the paschal lamb. Jesus laid in the tomb over Sabbath, which was a high day, the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. He arose on Sunday morning the day when the wave sheaf, which pointed to this event, was offered (Lev. 23:5,6,11,20; 1 Cor. 15:20,23). The Feast of Unleavened Bread pointed to the victory over sin and Satan which Christ would accomplish while here on earth, and is the assurance that Christ can recreate our lives (1 Cor. 5:7,8). Jesus rested in the tomb on the Sabbath making it a memorial of redemption as well as of creation. When Jesus rose from the tomb on Sunday morning, He became the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Cor. 15:20). Christs resurrection from the tomb was the promise that a rich harvest was to follow. Even as Jesus rose, many saints rose with Him (Matt. 27:52,53). 13. In all these sacrifices, blood was shed. What was the significance of this? ANS. a) Christ was taken as a sheep to the .............. (Isa. 53:7). b) By the shedding of His own blood, Christ obtained eternal ............... for us (Heb. 9:12). The blood of the animal sacrifices represented life (Lev. 17:11); in like manner, the spilt blood of Christ represents His

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life which He offered for the sins of the whole world. It is only through faith in Christs sacrifice that the sinner can appropriate the pardon which is offered (Rom. 3:25). 14. Did Jesus approve of the system of animal sacrifices when He was on earth? ANS. Yes! (Matt. 5:23,24; 8:4; Lev. 14:2,12,13). Jesus urged compliance with the detailed Mosaic requirements (refer to Lev. 14). He urged the leper He had healed to fulfil the requirements which involved the offering of animal sacrifices. Thus, He showed His respect for Gods prophets and strengthened belief in the Scriptures. By His example, He demonstrated obedience in all things. We should be careful to follow His example through faith. 15. When did the sacrificial system lose its meaning? ANS. At Jesus death, the veil of the temple was ...... in two from the top to the bottom (Matt. 27:50,51). The rending of the veil at the time of Jesus death exposed the most holy place to the view of others besides the high priest, who only entered this precinct one day a year. The veil represented the flesh of Christ (Heb. 10:20). As His flesh was torn on behalf of sinners, so the veil was torn. The rending of the veil signified that Gods presence no longer hallowed the sanctuary and that its services had been superseded. The sanctuary services will not be reinstituted by God at a future time in earths history. To do so would deny both the reality and efficacy of Christs sacrifice on mankinds behalf (Heb. 9:12). The Way of Faith In this section we will: Provide assurance from the Scriptures that, when we ask in faith, our sins are forgiven. Highlight that the sanctuary service emphasized the constant accessibility of forgiveness and divine help. Encourage believers in the thought that God offers daily help for living above sin in response to our prayer of faith for His aid. Heathen religions are distinguished from Christianity in that they appeal to salvation by works. Salvation by faith alone is the doctrine which characterises true Christianity. 16. What patriarch provided a most excellent example of the way of faith? ANS. Abraham was the ......... of the faithful. Those who demonstrate faith in the sacrifice of Christ as their Saviour are His children (Rom. 4:13,16; Gal. 3:29). Abraham gave an example of unwavering faith when he was prepared to offer his only son as a sacrifice at Gods command. God calls on us to show a similar steadfast faith. 17. Both the Old and New Testaments teach that sinful mankind can be saved in only one way. How is this truth expressed? ANS. The just shall live by ........ (Hab. 2:4; Rom. 1:17). Praise God that the gospel in all ages has been the same (Heb. 4:2). In fact, the gospel is called the everlasting gospel (Rev. 14:6). 18. Are sins that are confessed and forsaken fully forgiven? ANS. Yes, indeed they are! Jesus cleanses us from ...... unrighteousness through His blood (1 John 1:7-9; Col. 1:14; Eph. 1:7). Knowledge of the forgiveness of our sins or justification before God on account of the merits of Jesus Christ brings great peace and gives us hope and assurance (Rom. 5:1,2; 8:1). The continual burnt offering in the earthly sanctuary assured the penitent Israelite of the constant accessibility of forgiveness. If he was sick, away from Jerusalem, or for some reason couldnt get to the sanctuary, he could still reach out in faith to the promise symbolized by these sacrifices, which burnt on the altar 24 hours a day, every day - even on the Day of Atonement (Goldstein, C. 1992. Ministry, February, pp.6-9). Today, we have this assurance of constant accessibility to forgiveness as Christ ministers in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 7:25). 19. With Christ living within by faith, do we think and live differently than previously? ANS. Yes, this is the essence of the new birth experience. All things have become ...... (2 Cor. 5:17). The secret of the Christian life is that moment by moment the believer grasps hold of Christ by faith, thus it may be said that Christ lives in us (Gal. 2:20). Maintaining a continuous dependent relationship with Christ is the secret of victory (1

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John 3:6). The same faith which justifies us also sanctifies or makes us holy (1 Cor. 6:11). The Holy Spirit accomplishes this work of transformation in the believer, so that the converted believer begins to develop a Christlike character (Rom. 12:2). The believer has the assurance of salvation as the walk of faith continues with Christ through His Spirit (John 5:24; 6:40; 1 John 5:11-13; Rom. 8:1). 20. What is the victory that overcomes the world? ANS. Our ........ in Christs victory (1 John 5:4). The idea conveyed by this verse is that victory over sin may be continuous, so long as we rely on the provision which heaven has made. James outlines the secret of success in James 4, verse 7. If we submit ourselves daily unto God and choose to ask for help at the moment of temptation, victory is assured. In the earthly sanctuary, perpetual incense was offered morning and evening on the golden altar before the Lord (Exod. 30:7,8). This represented the continual availability of divine help to the believer through intercessory prayer (2 Chron. 30:27). This same assurance of divine help is given us today in response to the prayer of faith (John 16:23; Rev. 8:3,4). We are strengthened in our Christian walk as we rely on the means which God has provided. Prayer is a vital part of successful Christian living. Like our Lord we need to spend time in prayer (Mark 1:35). Jesus instruction to His disciples applies equally to us today, Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation (Matt. 26:41). Jesus also set us an example in the study of Gods word. He relied on the word of God in the hour of temptation (Luke 4:8,10-12). The promises of the Bible apply only to the overcomer (Rev. 3:21). Let us by Gods grace determine to call on Him continually, so that we may rejoice at His coming.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. sanctuary 2. Jesus Christ 3. life 4. ladder 5. a) door b) good 6. living 7. foundation 8. personally 9. firstlings 10. creation 11. will provide 12. Christ 13. a) slaughter b) redemption 14. 15. rent 16. father 17. faith 18. all 19. new 20. faith

5. WHOSOEVER WILL
Few things which we encounter in our daily life are freely available to all. In sports there is only a limited number of place getters and only one winning team. In examinations usually one person comes top of the class. Others merely pass and still others fail. Few of us can expect to be famous mathematicians, musicians, writers or thinkers. Much in our society is based on competition for limited places, resources or opportunities. It is perhaps little wonder, then, that many have limited views of their self worth, and some even require professional help to enable them to cope with the pressures experienced in society. Others, in an attempt to gain coveted hero status, sacrifice all, even life itself, in an attempt to seize the coveted prize. The message that God gives to us contrasts strongly with the prevailing message conveyed to us from the world about us. God declares that all are created equal, that all are potential candidates for heaven. The message of the gospel is that Whosoever will, may come! Indeed, this sentiment is evident throughout the Scriptures and is particularly found represented in the symbolism of the sanctuary. Let us examine this exalted truth which reveals, to all who will consider, the value our God has placed on every individual who has ever come into this world. The Bible presents Christ as the hero and those who believe in and overcome through Him as victors in the game of life. Salvation Unlimited In this section we will: Emphasize that God invites every individual born into this world to accept His plan of salvation. Gods great gift to humanity in offering His Son to die in place of the sinful race is good news to all. However, irrespective of the magnanimity of the gift, the success of the plan depends on the individual sinners response to the offer made. 1. To how many in the world is Gods offer of salvation given? ANS. The offer of salvation is given to all. The Lord is not willing that ..... should perish (John 3:16; 2 Pet. 3:9). This great truth has been made evident from the time of the entrance of sin. Gods offer of salvation was initially made to both Adam and Eve and promised to their descendants who would follow (Gen. 3:15). Through the prophet Ezekiel, perhaps the clearest statement is made in the Old Testament regarding Gods yearning desire to see all accept His offer of salvation (Ezek. 18:23,32). 2. Are we saved as groups of believers, as families or as individuals? ANS. We are saved as individuals. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon ........... (Ezek. 18:20; Matt. 22:11,12). While it is true that each is responsible ultimately for ones own response to Gods gracious invitation, we are also aware that each has an influence for good or evil on our life companions and associates (1 Cor. 7:14). 3. Are the opportunities for salvation limited to a particular period of time? ANS. Salvation is freely available anytime we choose to come to Jesus. Jesus ever ........ to make intercession for us (Heb. 7:25). This statement should be qualified to the extent that one day the door of mercy for this sinful world will close (Rev. 22:11,12). It is also true that individuals, until the close of probation, may commit sin which God cannot pardon (Matt. 12:31,32; Acts 5:4,5). 4. What is the nature of the sin against God which He cannot pardon? ANS. The sin of .............. cannot be forgiven against the Spirit (Matt. 12:31). The blasphemy against the Holy Ghost is deliberate rejection, step by step, of the light which God has permitted to shine on our pathway through the agency of the Holy Spirit. The individual who commits the unpardonable sin can no longer be reached by God. The individual no longer responds to the pleas of conscience (Num. 15:29-31). In the story noted in the above text, the Pharisees had reached this state. They had, through their educational system, gained an intimate knowledge of the coming Redeemer. They had witnessed the powerful appeals of John the Baptist, and seen the miracles of Jesus Christ Himself. Yet despite this incredible amount of evidence, these Pharisees accused Jesus of being in league with the devil (Matt. 12:24). Other outstanding instances in which individuals committed the unpardonable sin are King Saul, Israels first king, Judas, one of Jesus disciples, Caiaphas, the high priest, and Ananias

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 5 Whosoever Will and Sapphira, members of the early Christian church (1 Chron. 10:13; Matt. 26:3,4; 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-19; 5:1-10).

5. What hope do the Scriptures hold out for individuals who have deeply wronged society and have been rebellious against God? ANS. God is longsuffering and not ........... that any should perish. (2 Pet. 3:9). We observe the defiance of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon; he was converted in a remarkable way (Dan. 4:13,37). We notice the unfaithfulness of David to the high ideals of kingship and to the principles of his faith; he repented deeply and God accepted him (2 Sam. 11:7-9,15; Ps. 51). We recall the denial of the apostle Peter; he returned to follow Jesus and suffered a cruel death for His Lord (Matt. 26:73-75; John 21:15-19). No sin is so great that God will not or cannot forgive. If we choose to listen and respond to the call of the Holy Spirit, we will be saved. The Continual Burnt Offering In this section we will: Highlight that the earthly sanctuary service proclaimed that God was continually accessible to sinners. Investigate aspects of the continual burnt offering to indicate how they pointed to Christs ministry and promised sacrifice. The New Testament Scriptures clearly indicate that the gospel was declared as of old. Notice Hebrews chapter 4, verse 2, For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them [Israelites]. Let us examine the highlights as indicated in the sanctuary. 6. Through what means did God convey the idea of the continual accessibility to Gods pardoning grace? ANS. Through the evening and morning sacrifice offered on the altar of burnt offering. This sacrifice was to be offered day by day ................. (Exod. 29:38,42). One emphasis in this passage is on the continual nature of the burnt offering. The Hebrew word used here is tamid and is used again and again in referring to various aspects of the services in the sanctuary. The word points to the ministry of Christ on the behalf of the sinner; it continues without interruption, Christ is ever ready to help, and there is no need for an intermediary. 7. What were the nature and significance of the animal sacrificed each morning and evening? ANS. A ...... was offered on each occasion (Exod. 29:39-41). The offering was for the whole congregation signifying that the Lamb of God was to lay His life down for the whole world (John 1:29,36). The lamb offered twice daily pointed forward to the death of Christ and at the same time indicated the necessity of a daily, or, more precisely, a moment by moment walk with God. The sacrifice represented Gods gift to all, so as to provide justification for all (John 3:16; Rom. 5:18). It also taught that through Christ all are to approach God in confidence claiming pardon, mercy, and help in daily living. From the sanctuary the ideal comes to us of morning and evening worship. Each morning afresh we are called upon to consecrate our lives to God. Each evening the life should be reconsecrated, the day reviewed, and wrongs put right (2 Chron. 13:11; Ps. 55:17; 141:2; Dan. 9:21; 6:10; Eph. 4:26). The continual burnt offering did not obviate the necessity to offer sacrifices for particular sins. Gods gift to all must be accepted by faith. The suppliant needed to demonstrate, by obedience, faith in Gods provisions. Merely to believe was not sufficient. If sins were committed, the appropriate sacrifice was to be offered personally by the sinner at the sanctuary (Lev. 17:4-6). If through sickness or distance from the sanctuary the sinner was unable to offer such sacrifice, then advantage could be taken of the sacrifices offered at the new moon or at each feast (Treiyer, A.R. 1986. The day of atonement as related to the contamination and purification of the sanctuary, p.246. In F.B. Holbrook, ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). 8. The lamb slain morning and evening represented Christ. How carefully was the animal chosen? ANS. The lamb was without ........... (Num. 28:3,4). The lamb symbolised Christ who was without blemish for Christ our Substitute knew no sin, although he was tempted in all points like as we are (Heb. 4:15; 2 Cor. 5:21). Satans intense efforts to lead Christ to yield to temptation were ineffective (John 14:30). At critical points through the life of Christ, the Father declared that He was well pleased with Christs example. These affirmations occurred after His baptism (Matt. 3:16,17), on the mount of transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-5), when He faced death (John 12:27,28), at the resurrection (Matt. 28:2), and after His return to heaven (John 14:26; Acts 2:1-4). The shed blood of the perfect lamb represented Christ death. His blood was shed for us. The Scriptures declare that the

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blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7). We are redeemed through His blood (Rev. 5:9). In other words we are redeemed not only because Christ forgives us our sins, when we confess and forsake them, but, through the strength which we may daily gain from Christ, we are also delivered from the power of sin. Victory over sin is assured us through Christ. 9. What other items were offered in association with the morning and evening sacrifice? ANS. Offerings of ......., salt, oil and wine accompanied the sacrifice (Exod. 29:39,40). In the verse quoted the salt is not mentioned, but we notice that elsewhere Moses was instructed not to leave the salt out of any cereal offering (Lev. 2:13). 10. What truths were conveyed by the offering of the cereal with its accompanying oil and salt? ANS. The cereal offering, of which there were several types, was considered most holy (Lev. 6:17). The offering indicated complete surrender to the Lord. The aspect of complete surrender is evident when we consider the following details. The cereal offering was made of flour. Flour is made when the whole grain is fully surrendered to the crushing instrument. Jesus complete surrender to Gods will made it possible for Him to overcome and to be the source of life to fallen mankind (John 5:30). In the Lords prayer (a prayer which came from Jesus experience), Jesus presented the ideal of asking daily for instruction, for illumination from God in the words, Give us this day our daily bread (Matt. 6:11). It is recorded that the cakes made for the daily offering were to contain no leaven (Lev. 2:4). Leaven is a symbol of sin (1 Cor. 5:6,7). Hence, we learn that Christ, the bread of life, would live a life without sin (John 6:35,48). It is evident, then, that Christ surrendered His life fully to God and by faith claimed the victory. The third person of the Godhead is represented by the oil (Matt. 25:3-6; Zech. 4:2-7,12). By daily communion with Jesus Christ, through the agency of the Holy Spirit, we will be led to make a complete surrender of self. The oil not only symbolises the Holy Spirit but also gladness (Matt. 6:17; Dan. 10:3). In other words, in complete surrender to the Lord day by day is found abundant joy and gladness. Bread and wine were considered all that was necessary to provide sustenance (Judg. 19:19). The wine which was offered was unfermented, and thus again pointed to Christ and is considered in the next question. The salt associated with the offering pointed to the saving qualities of the Christian thus connected with Christ day by day. Such Christians have the love and righteousness of Christ pervading the entire being. They cannot help but influence the lives of those with whom they come in contact (White, E.G. 1955. Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p.36). Jesus instructed all believers to maintain their saltiness. Otherwise, the eternal kingdom would be given to others (Matt. 5:13). 11. What lessons were conveyed by the drink offering poured over the continual burnt offering? ANS. a) Christ poured out His life in ....... (Isa. 53:12) b) The believer who fully surrenders pours out his life in a life of ........... to God (Phil. 2:16,17). The Scriptures use the symbol of pure, freshly expressed, juice of the grape as representing blood (Deut. 32:14). Hence, the wine represented Jesus blood which was to be spilt for all. This item of food contained no leaven. It is recorded of the drink offering that it was poured over the burnt offering and consumed as a pleasing sacrifice to God (Num. 15:10). Fittingly, this represented the pouring out of the life of Christ for the salvation of all persons (Matt. 26:27,28). Paul also applies this symbolism to the Christian life. A life, actuated by faith and love, given to the furtherance of the gospel was, Paul asserted, pleasing to God. The Greek word spendo in Philippians 2, verse 17, is sometimes translated offered, but its correct meaning is more accurately expressed by translating it pour out. It must also be noted that drink offerings were always poured out in the outer court, thus signifying that the events referred to happen on this earth (Haskell, S.N. 1914. The Cross and Its Shadow, pp.136-138). By contrast, no drink offering was to be offered on the altar of incense (Exod. 30:9). Continual Surrender to Christ In this section we will: Challenge the reader to respond to Christs sacrifice and continual ministry on our behalf by surrendering to Him day by day and moment by moment. Victorious living through Christ is a grand theme which permeates the pages of Scripture. It is true that, as human beings, we may fall into sin even after coming to Christ. However, it is also true that the Scriptures clearly portray the Christian as in possession of the means to overcome daily. This overcoming is through Christ.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 5 Whosoever Will 12. How does the Bible describe Enochs close experience with God? ANS. Enoch is said to have ......... with God (Gen. 5:24).

Enoch, the Scriptures declare, walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Contained in these concise phrases is the secret of Christian living. We notice that Noah also was familiar with the experience known as walking with God (Gen. 6:9). We notice that when sin came into this world, human beings could no longer physically walk with God. Nevertheless, access to God is assured through the agency of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:16). We may send our silent prayers to God as sweet incense, thus strengthening the inner life (Neh. 1:3-5). By beholding, or walking with God, we become changed (1 John 2:6). It is through faith that this transformation is accomplished. The apostle Paul declares, For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7). Faith, love and obedience are prominent characteristics of such a relationship (Eph. 5:2; 2 John 6). 13. To what group of people are the beautiful promises of Revelation made? ANS. To the .............. (Rev. 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21). John the Revelator, as his eye swept over the different phases in the history of the Christian church, consistently noted that Gods promises are to the overcomer. The loss of paradise by our first parents was occasioned through disobedience. Entry into the world made new is only granted to those who exercise faith in Jesus and obey Him (Rev. 14:12). 14. How is it possible to overcome? ANS. ... Jesus overcame (Rev. 3:21). 15 What was the secret of Jesus life of victory? ANS. a) He devoted much time to ......... (Mark 1:35; Mark 14:38) b) He understood and treasured the ...... of God (Matt. 4:4,7,10). These two principles give the secret of Jesus victorious life. The disciples sensed that His power came from His prayer life, and hence asked that He teach them to pray (Luke 11:1). Early in His life, it was evident that His authority rested in His knowledge of and obedience to the word of God (Luke 2:47; John 7:15-18). 16. What does the Scripture admonish us to do? ANS. He has given us an .......... that we should follow Him (1 Pet. 2:21-23). We are plainly told that every temptation which comes our way is capable of being resisted through the power which God is ever willing and able to give (1 Cor. 10:13). Jesus admonished His disciples to watch and pray and always to be in the attitude of prayer (Mark 14:38; 1 Thess. 5:17). He also instructed His followers to search the Scriptures, so that His character might be revealed to them (John 5:39). The Scriptures point us to the Bereans as examples of Christians whom we should emulate. They searched the Scriptures daily (Acts 17:11). As we cast our confidence upon Christ, our experience will be as recorded by Paul, i.e., Christ is able to save to the uttermost [or to perfection - Green, J.P. 1987. A Literal Translation of the Bible] those who come to God through Him [Christ] (Heb. 7:25). It is by our walk of faith, our relationship with Christ daily, which enables us to be overcomers (1 John 3:6; Rev. 14:12). The promise in John 15, verse 7 is, If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 17. Must all known sin be put away in this life? ANS. Yes, these things I write to you, that you ..... ..... sin (Titus 2:14; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 John 2:1; Jude 24). One cherished sin will separate us from God (Gen. 3:22-24; Num. 20:11,12; James 2:10). If we are lost eternally, it will be through our choice (Joshua 24:15; Heb. 11:25; James 1:13-15). Christ died for the sins of the entire human race, but the benefits of this sacrifice are only appropriated as each, by individual choice, confesses individual sin. In the sanctuary service, the repentant sinner confessed specific sin over the head of the victim (we may illustrate this point by reference to the sin offering - Lev. 4:28-35), thus symbolically acknowledging that the perfect Substitute now bears the guilt. The sinners own hand slew the victim, which acknowledged that his personal sin had caused the death of an innocent victim and ultimately signified that his personal sin would cause the death of Jesus. The saints also are promised that God can deliver from the power of sin in the life. God freely gives this power to all who are willing to receive it (1 Cor. 10:13; Rom. 12:2). Today is the day of preparation, the time to establish a trusting relationship with Christ (Heb. 3:7,8). No character change is effected at Christs coming (Matt. 25:41-43; Luke 13:2428; Rev. 22:11).

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The closer we come to Christ the more defective and dependent we will appear in our own eyes (Isa. 6:5; Luke 5:8). There will never be a time when the Christian declares that perfection has been reached. Job is a good example of this experience. The Scriptures indicate that he was perfect and upright (Job 1:1,8; 2:3). However, Job himself said, If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse (Job 9:20 KJV). The Christian life is a life of constant development. Just as the perfect flower bud opens to become a beautiful flower, so the Christian can be complete in Christ at every step of the way. Just as the flower must maintain its vital connection with the plant, so the Christian must be wholly given to Christ (John 15:4-6). The walk of faith is a walk of dependence on God. The believer claims no merits of human devising (Gal. 5:16; Eph. 5:27). In answer to the question, Is our God able? The response is a resounding, Yes! Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen (Jude 24,25). What assurance of salvation we have day by day.

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6. THE GOSPEL
The term gospel means simply good news. There are several ideas prevalent in our world today as to the exact nature of this good news. Is the good news that Jesus is coming again soon and will give all those who have not responded to His offer of salvation in this present life a second chance? Or, is the good news that we are gods, who will become like God is now and become creators of our own worlds? Should we proclaim, as some presently do, that the gospel was taken from the earth for long centuries after Christs death and has only relatively recently been restored? Is it true that salvation is dependent on our own efforts? These and other questions are abroad in the religious world today. The apostle Paul indeed warned that even in his day a different gospel or perverted gospel was being preached (Gal. 1:6,7). Perhaps one of the ideas most widely accepted in the Christian world today is that all that is needed in order to be saved is to believe. Is this concept founded deeply in Gods word, or is it part of the perverted gospel the apostle Paul speaks of? These and other questions will be answered during this lesson. In this guide we will contrast the main features of the gospel taught in the Old Testament, as understood and taught by our Lord, and as identified in Scriptures as appropriate for our day. The Gospel in the Sanctuary In this section we will: Highlight that the gospel was made known to the human race at the Fall and emphatically illustrated in the earthly sanctuary. Emphasize that God loves the unlovable; no sinner has done anything to deserve His love. Observe that our love response to God results in obedience through faith. The gospel centres on Jesus Christ who is indeed the central figure throughout both the Old and New Testament. The Scriptures talk only of one gospel (God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life). Let us briefly examine the ideas of salvation presented in the Old Testament and in particular in the sanctuary. 1. When was the gospel unveiled to the human race? ANS. As ...... as sin entered the world, God unveiled His plan of salvation (Gen. 3:11,15). In the garden of Eden, before God made known to the guilty pair the exact nature of their fallen state, He gave them hope. Let us briefly examine the high points of this promise. First, Satans dominion was challenged. The verse says that enmity would be placed between Satan and the believers. In other words, Gods Spirit would be active in the world to influence the deeds of all towards goodness (Rom. 2:14,15). The verse in Genesis 3 also promises the coming of the Redeemer (Gal. 3:16). Finally, judgment upon the devil is promised, as his head is to be bruised. Elsewhere the Scriptures elaborate on this aspect by commenting that Satan will be destroyed in the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10). These texts establish the gospel as a message of complete restoration. 2. Was clear knowledge of the plan of salvation conveyed to the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings? ANS. Yes, the gospel was ............ to them. Lessons of faith and dependence were given by the Lord who spoke from the vicinity of the sanctuary (Heb. 4:2; Num. 14:10,11). A short history of Israels unfaithfulness to God under the leadership of Moses is recorded in Hebrews chapter 3. Gods invitation to enter into rest or salvation was rejected by the great majority of the multitude who came out of Egypt. The gospel preached in the Old Testament was not meant for the Jews alone but also included the Gentiles (Rom. 15:8-12). 3. What were the central features of the gospel taught in the sanctuary? ANS. a) Salvation is a gift from God made available to all. In the sanctuary service, the life of each repentant sinner was assured on account of a substitute (animal - often an ox, lamb or goat - Lev. 17:3) paying the penalty for sin (death). The shed blood of the animal made atonement for the soul (Lev. 17:11) solely on account of the promised sacrifice of Christ through whom we have been justified by His ........ (Rom. 5:9). The provision of salvation was available to all sinners. This is made abundantly clear by such statements as If a person sins or If a person commits a trespass (Lev. 4:2; 5:15). Such statements conveyed the significant lesson that God loves sinful human beings who can do nothing to earn salvation; salvation is a gift (Isa. 53:5,6;

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Rom. 5:8). b) In order to emphasize that constant availability of the gift of God, a lamb was offered every evening and morning, which was without a blemish. It pointed to the coming of the ...... of God (Exod. 29:39; Isa. 53:7). The idea that the lamb offered in various ceremonies pointed forward to a redemptive act is very clear in the Old Testament. Two examples will serve to illustrate this. First, there is the remarkable instance when Abraham was commanded to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Isaac was delivered from the sentence of death and an animal (ram) was provided miraculously by God (Gen. 22:8,13). Again, the Passover lamb was associated with Gods imminent deliverance of the children of promise from Egypt, the land of bondage (Exod. 12:3,11-14). The lamb offered in the sanctuary service morning and evening was for the whole congregation. The sacrifice was to be offered and burnt continually. These symbols pointed to the fact that salvation is freely offered to all, and pointed to the continual efficacy of the salvation which Christ offered. c) Irrespective of Christs promised sacrifice (as represented in the continual burnt offering), the sinner personally needed not only to recognise individual sin, but also to confess it. Confession was signified by ......... the hand on the head of the sin offering (Lev. 4:29-31). This lesson is graphically taught by the need for each individual sinner to bring a sin offering (our texts refer specifically to sins of ignorance), confess specific sin and then with his own hand slay the victim. Thus the sinfulness of sin was impressed upon the consciousness of the sinner. The believer learnt afresh that an innocent life was to be sacrificed on account of personal transgression of the law. The necessity to confess and forsake sin was well recognised in the Old Testament as expressed in Proverbs 28, verse 13, He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy In bringing a sacrifice and slaying the innocent victim, the sinner acknowledged the place of the human will in Gods plan of salvation (Joshua 24:15,22). d) A sinner received forgiveness for sin (justification or deliverance from the guilt of sin) by ........ rather than by works (Lev. 4:20; 1 Sam. 15:22; Heb. 11:6). In order to walk in all His ways (Deut. 10:12), it was necessary for the children of Israel to exercise faith. Gods testimony against Israel through Moses was that they were a people in whom is no faith (Deut. 32:20; Rom. 9:31,32). They feared not God (Deut. 32:17). To fear God is to have the right relationship with Him. Such a relationship is impossible without faith (Heb. 11:6). The Israelites recognised the necessity of a faith relationship and began to develop this quality, but the development of faith was minimal amongst the great majority (Heb. 11:29; 4:2). Until the coming of Christ, the believer not only needed to believe in the coming of the Redeemer, but also to believe that He would vanquish Satan. In looking forward to the cross the believer was being asked to place great faith in the evidences of God presence in the universe. To the Israelites the evidence was made abundantly clear. Not only was the manna given for forty years but the visible presence of Gods glory was evident over the sanctuary. Besides these daily miracles, other remarkable revelations of God were given to the multitude. The primacy of faith is illustrated especially by two examples during the experience of the Israelites. The first relates to the brazen serpent placed on a pole by Moses. When those who were bitten by the poisonous serpents looked with faith to Gods promised symbol of life, healing came (Num. 21:8,9). The uplifted serpent pointed to the Christ to come who would become sin for the whole world (John 3:14; 2 Cor. 5:21). The second example relates to the experience of the ten spies in Canaan. Only those who demonstrated faith in Gods promises entered the promised land (Num. 13:30,31; 14:29,30). The apostle Paul recognised the centrality of faith in the Old Testament when he declared, The just shall live by faith (Rom. 10:6-8; quoted from Hab. 2:4). e) The Lord wished His people to approach Him for the forgiveness of sin, but He also wished their lives to become sanctified so that they would be delivered from the power of sin. The Scriptures express the idea of sanctification in the words, by .......... ..... the body of the sins of the flesh (Deut. 10:16; Lev. 19:2; Col. 2:11). These thoughts of forgiveness and holy living through faith are well expressed by David in Psalm 51, verses 9 and 10. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. He recognised that Gods help was essential. Notice his comment in verse

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11, And uphold me with your generous Spirit. Access to continual help in daily living was taught to the people in the symbolism of the altar of incense, as we noticed in a previous lesson. f) The Lord promised to keep His covenant (encompassing the plan of salvation) and to take away from you all [the terrible] ............ known among the heathen (Deut. 7:12,15). Acceptance of Gods offer of salvation brings rewards in this life and the life to come. Freedom from guilt and knowledge of our worth before God brings peace of mind. As we follow the principles of health, physical wellbeing improves. The gospel thus promises spiritual as well as physical restoration. g) The sinners response to God was accepted when it was motivated by ....... Obedience arose from this relationship (Deut. 10:12). Gods almost unbelievable act towards sinful men and women was that He loved them in spite of their rebellion and offered to die in their stead. The only appropriate response to this great love is to love and serve God and our fellow man (Deut. 10:15,19,20). h) The plan of salvation is to end in judgment being proclaimed on Satan (Lev. 6: 8,21,22). The redeemed experience joyous victory while the rejecters of His grace are ..... ..... forever (Lev. 23:27-30,39-41). The service on the Day of Atonement is full of meaning and will be explored in depth in a later lesson. The day was considered a day of judgment (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, col. 1383). Those who did not humble themselves before God on this day were cut off. Such individuals were expelled from the people, forfeited their standing as Hebrews and in some instances were put to death (Gen. 17:14; Exod.12:15; 31:14). Those who participated fully in the ceremony were entitled to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles some five days later, which was a feast of victory and deliverance (Lev. 23:40,43). This feast symbolised deliverance from the presence of sin. On the Day of Atonement, the last part of the ceremonies involved the high priest placing the confessed sins of the congregation ceremonially on the head of the live goat which represented Azazel. The live goat (representing Satan) did not become a sin-bearer in the sense of making atonement for the sins of the people, for the blood of the victim was not shed. Satan does, however, bear the responsibility for sin. This ceremony also symbolised the last act in the drama of salvation, the destruction of Satan. The Gospel Our Lord Preached In this section we will: Emphasize that Gods gift of salvation is free and unearned and ours through the exercise of faith. Highlight that all of Gods actions are based on love; He asks love in return from the repentant sinner. Although the gospel was preached from the beginning of the world, after the coming of Christ it was made exceptionally clear through the life and teaching of Christ and the apostles. 4. Does the gospel invitation of eternal life exclude anyone? ANS. Jesus indicated that His invitation of eternal life was to be given to peoples of ..... the nations. This invitation He offered as the ...... of God (Matt. 28:19; John 4:10,14). Jesus offer of salvation is ours to accept. We must choose to accept this incredible offer and choose to follow Jesus daily. The surrender of our will to God is a great struggle, but it is the secret of Christian living (Matt. 10:37,38; 16:24; Luke 9:23). 5. In Jesusfirst sermon, He outlined the principal elements of the gospel (Luke 4:16-21). What are the main features of the gospel? ANS. a) Jesus declared that He was anointed to preach good tidings (Isa. 61:1). The good news was, and is, that God accepts and forgives sinners (Luke 5:32). In these texts is expressed the central idea that He loves us when we are unlovable. He loves us even though we have done nothing to earn it; we do not merit it or deserve it. He loves us whether or not we love Him in return

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(Woolsey, R.H. 1995. What Manner of Love, p.12; Rom. 5:8,10; 2 Cor. 5:21). b) The captives of sin are ............. or made free in Jesus (Isa. 61:1). Jesus sermon was taken from Isaiah 61. The term opening of the prison means literally restoration of sight. This had reference not only to physical but also to spiritual sight. The doors of moral understanding were to be opened. Jesus came not only to free sinners from the guilt of sin, but to set them free from the power of sin (Luke 18:13,14; John 8:11). Jesus declared, the truth shall make you free (John 8:32). Then He went on to explain to His hearers that those who commit sin are the slaves of sin. The offer that Jesus makes is that, Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed (v. 36). Paul speaks of this freedom in Romans 6. Reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. (vs.11,12). Freedom from sin involves not only forgiveness for sin, but also victory over sin through the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11). The cleaning of the inner life from sin is of paramount importance in Gods sight (Matt. 23:25,26). Jesus in His handling of the woman taken in adultery showed that forgiveness of sin (justification) and deliverance from the power of sin (sanctification) are of equal significance (John 8:10,11). Jesus gave those who came into a faith relationship with Him great assurance of eternal life (John 6:40; 11:25,26). c) Salvation is ours through the exercise of ....... (Mark 11:22,24-26). In the context of this discourse on faith, Jesus stressed the necessity of believing that God forgives our sins when we ask. In Matthew 23, verse 23, Jesus chided the Jews for omitting the more important aspects of religion - judgment, mercy and faith. The disciples understood something of the great importance of faith in Christian living and asked the Lord to increase their faith (Luke 17:5). d) Our faith in Christs promises is accepted only as it is motivated by ....... Our love leads us to obey willingly (Matt. 5:43-48; John 14:15,23,24). Jesus clear teaching is that impartial love is the basis of Christian living, as it is the basis of Gods love to a sinful world. This teaching is summarised by Paul in the following words, For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love (Gal. 5:6). Such love causes Christs disciples to obey Him and to share the good news with others. e) The gospel, fully understood, promises relief from the pain of sin (Matt. 4:23). The gospel brings spiritual and physical healing, as we live in accordance with the knowledge of Gods word. The entrance of sin into the world brought suffering and death (Gen. 4:8). The gospel offers us relief from the pain of sin now and in the world to come freedom from pain (Rev. 21:4). f) The gospel age is not limitless. God will bring His plan to fruition and make an end to the reign of sin. There will be a day of .............. or judgment (Isa. 61:2). The good news of the gospel includes the message that sin and its author Satan will be brought to nought (Rev. 20:10). God is acting according to a well-planned timetable. The promise is that sin will not arise the second time (Nah. 1:9). There will be a day when rewards are given, but this will be preceded by an investigation of the lives of men and women (Matt. 12:36). Of this we are certain, for the prophet John assures us that when Jesus comes the second time He is coming with His rewards (Rev. 22:12). g) The gospel includes the good news of the ..........., which proclaims that the saints will be delivered from the presence of sin in the fullness of time (Matt. 4:23; 26:29). Jesus came to teach concerning both His kingdom of grace and of glory. Christs mission finishes when all things are reconciled to Him, when Gods character is vindicated before the whole universe (Col. 1:20). Gods plan of salvation finishes when all recognise Christ as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, when the originator of sin is destroyed and all the evidences of sin are swept aside (Rev. 19:16; 20:10; 21:1). 6. Besides providing for the salvation of the human race, what other function did the coming of Christ to this earth as a babe serve? ANS. When Christ came to this earth and lived a perfect life, Gods character was vindicated. His name is also vindicated or ............... in the saints (Isa. 61:2).

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Jesus declared that Isaiahs prophecy was fulfilled in His person and ministry (Luke 4:21). In effect He declared that God is faithful. The coming of Jesus to fulfil the gospel promises was a vindication of Gods character. Satans consistent charge has been that there is a defect in Gods character (Gen. 3:2-5). Now the law is a transcript of God's character. Jesus obeyed the law perfectly, for He was without sin. In living, dying and being resurrected He demonstrated that the conditions placed on the human race in the beginning were reasonable. Satan had been given every opportunity to prove his claims and had failed under the most advantageous circumstances. The Everlasting Gospel In this section we will: Highlight that the gospel focuses on Gods goodness. Emphasize that those who accept the gospel through faith are instruments to show Gods character to the world. Indicate that the gospel or good news declares that Satan is a defeated foe and his days are numbered. In Revelation the prophet John speaks of the everlasting gospel. As we have already observed, the gospel taught in the Old Testament does not differ from that taught by Christ. Nowhere in all the Bible is the gospel more concisely summarised than in Revelation 14. This is the gospel we are to preach today, in the time of Gods judgment, preparatory to His coming. The gospel emphasises that we are justified by faith (Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8). Our guilt is removed, we are declared righteous when we come confessing our sins and accept Jesus all sufficient sacrifice by faith. The penitent sinner, by this act of faith, indicates that the intent is to commence a new life in Jesus Christ. Jesus empowers the individual to live this life, to walk in harmony with His will (sanctification - Col. 2:6,7). Notice the following: If you give yourself to Him, and accept Him as your Saviour, then, sinful as your life may have been, for His sake you are accounted righteous. Christs character stands in place of your character, and you are accepted before God just as if you had not sinned. More than this, Christ changes the heart. He abides in your heart through faith. You are to maintain this connection with Christ by faith and the continual surrender of your will to Him; and so long as you do this, He will work in you to will and to do according to His good pleasure (White, E.G.1908. Steps to Christ, pp.67,68). 7. What points does John the revelator emphasise in his summary of the gospel? ANS. a) Unmistakable reference is given to the Lamb (of God - Rev. 14:1,4). The everlasting gospel, proclaimed under Gods guidance in the closing stage of earths history (v.6), gives a clear invitation Come! And let him who hears say, ......! And let him who thirsts come. And whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely (Rev. 22:17). Gods love letter to the human race closes with the thought that God is actively seeking the sinner (Jer. 31:3; John 12:32). However sinful we may be, however unworthy, God bids us come! His grace is sufficient for all. b) The focus of the gospel is on Jesus Christ and Gods yearning for a love response from the sinner. The Scriptures urge the hearer to fear and give glory to God, worship the Creator, live a life of ........ giving obedience to God in the hour of His judgment (Rev. 14:7,12). These verses, which contain the first of three important messages God has given to the world, are so full of meaning that we wish to spend some time analysing the meaning of each of the phrases noted by the revelator. First we should notice, however, that God's invitation recorded in Revelation 14 is His last offer of mercy to the world. This offer is given freely to all (Rev. 14:6; 22:17). 8. What does it mean to fear God? ANS. Having the right relationship with God or to obey! (Eccles. 12:13,14). Those who have the right relationship with God display faith (Gen. 22:12; Gal. 3:7,8). Faith is the victory which overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). Those who fear God also show love and keep His commandments (Deut.

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10:12; John 14:15). It has been rightly observed that it is this very fervour of love that makes God's people the light of the world (White, E.G. 1889. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 66 (No. 30), p.466). The fear of the Lord leads to obedience (Deut. 10:12,13; 13:4; Eccles. 12:13,14; James 2:26). Fear also means having reverence towards God. All our gifts and service to God should be offered from an exalted view of Him (Mal. 1:6,8). 9. How do we give glory to God? ANS. a) By being vessels through whom the beauty of Christ's character is revealed to the world brings glory to God. The apostle Paul observes that as we behold Christ we are ................. into the same image (2 Thess. 2:13,14; 2 Cor. 3:18). Christians have the privilege of revealing to the world Christ's character in their own through the agency of the Holy Spirit. The transformation of character which takes place represents the triumph of faith (Rom. 12:2; Gal. 2:20). Such a demonstration of victorious living is evidence which silences Satan's charges against God. God's character is vindicated, for He is shown to deliver from the power as well as the guilt of sin (Rev. 14:5). Believers who have such a relationship with Christ have great assurance (Rev. 22:14). b) By living according to the health principles outlined in Scripture we give ........ to God (1 Cor. 6:19,20; 10:31). The laws of life (health) originate from the God of life. To disregard these laws is to place oneself above God's instruction. In other words we prefer other gods before the creator God. The principles of healthful living are thus seen to be inseparably connected with the proclamation of the everlasting gospel (White, E.G. 1963. Medical Ministry, pp.27,159). The health principles outlined in the Bible will assist in the restoration of physical health and prepare the individual to fully experience spiritual health. This truth was taught powerfully by Christ when He indicated that the healing of the mind could not be separated from the healing of the body (Matt. 4:23; 9:6). In Revelation 14, verse 7, God points us back to Eden and to the health principles revealed there. c) By bringing the knowledge of Christ to others, or by letting our ........ shine, we give glory to God (Matt. 5:16; 2 Cor. 4:15). Bringing others to the knowledge of God and witnessing to others, through good deeds done through love, brings glory to God. 10. What special aspect of the gospel has God indicated should be emphasised near the close of this world's history? ANS. God is ........... of the universe and will restore all things (Rev. 14:7,1-4). Our world today is steeped in humanistic ideals which assert that the peoples of this world are in charge of their own destiny. We are reminded that the Lord is the Creator, Redeemer and Restorer of all things. The faithful will be delivered from the presence of sin. Restoration comes before the judgment and the coming of our Lord. These truths are inseparably linked. What a glorious revelation this is! 11. What is the significance of linking the announcement that the judgment is at hand with the proclamation of the everlasting gospel? ANS. We can stand in the judgment only as we are covered with Christs righteousness. A sense of urgency is given to the proclamation of the gospel (Rev. 14:6,7,14-16; 18:2-4). From an historical perspective, the message of the pre-advent judgment in heaven was not understood by Bible scholars until the early 1800's. It was then that a worldwide movement commenced which proclaimed with great clarity the opening of Christ's judgment ministry in 1844. At no other time in the history of the Christian church was such a proclamation made. The announcement of the judgment is an assurance that the coming of the Lord is at hand, that sin's reign is about to cease. The good news of salvation, when properly understood, proclaims deliverance from the penalty, power and finally the presence of sin (Isa. 61:1,2; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.355,356). It also declares that the originator of sin and those who persecuted the saints will be destroyed (Gen. 3:15; Ezek. 28:18; Dan. 7:26; Rev. 20:9,10). The concept of the judgment has a deeper significance for the believer. Once a year in the Hebrew system of worship, instituted by God, a Day of Atonement or judgment occurred. In this typical day of judgment spoken of in the Old Testament times (Lev. 16), God intended that a work of purifying the motives and reforming the life

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(through faith in the power which God alone can give) should be the focus of attention in the period preceding the event (Isa. 58:6,7). So in the days when the pre-advent investigative judgment is in progress in heaven, it is God's purpose that the peoples of this earth should focus on preparing to meet their God! Much more is required than simply to believe (1 John 5:1-5). The Challenge, Living by Faith In this section we will: Indicate that God challenges us to humble ourselves before Him and accept His plan for our lives. Remind that God promises to change even our thinking when we accept Him. In order to understand God's challenge to us, in the hour of His judgment, we need to understand the nature of the problem which confronts us. It is Satan's plan to confuse the issues (Dan. 8:12,13). 12. Jesus came to this earth to leave us an example. Does He expect us to overcome every known sin through faith? ANS. Yes, the reward of eternal life is for the .............. (Rev. 3:21). Jesus came to this world to die as our substitute and to provide us an example (2 Pet. 2:21,22). Christ did not yield one moment to temptation. He overcame temptation. He fulfilled the will of His Father, through faith (John 4:34; 5:30). Therefore, Christ is able to both understand our temptations and provide abundant help when we approach Him in faith (Heb. 2:18; 1 Cor. 10:13). When we are faced with temptation, we should immediately submit to God and ask Christ to give us the victory (James 4:7,8). We have the assurance that we will not be tempted more than we are able (1 Cor. 10:13). Remember that Christ has chosen us to be precious jewels in His kingdom (Hag. 2:23). 13. Did Jesus come to this earth with the attributes of the race that He came to save? ANS. He came in the ............ of human flesh (Rom: 8:3; Phil. 2:7). Jesus came to this earth as a real human being (1 John 4:2). Christ came to the earth, taking humanity and standing as mans representative, to show in the controversy with Satan that man, as God created him, connected with the Father and Son, could obey every divine requirement (White, E.G. 1958. Selected Messages, bk. 1, p.253). 14. What distinction does the Bible make between temptation and sin? ANS. A person sins when he or she is ........ ...... by his [or her] own desires and enticed, and when desire has conceived (James 1:14,15). This text is put forcefully in J.B. Phillips New Testament in Modern English. Now a man's temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires, which can be enormously attractive. His own desire takes hold of him, and that produces sin. Jesus was tempted, but did no sin (Matt. 4:1; 1 Pet. 2:22). Jesus always did the will of His Father. He was holy and undefiled (John 6:38; 15:10; 1 Pet. 1:15). Hence, it is abundantly clear that temptation is not sin. 15. As human beings, do we inherit part of Adam's guilt? ANS. The son shall ..... ...... the guilt of the father (Ezek. 18:20). This text clearly informs that Adam's guilt is not imputed to us. We inherit desires and dispositions to sin on account of Adam's fall and without divine help we cannot overcome and be saved (Rom. 5:12; 8:7,8). If we choose to sin, choose to work independently of God and remain unrepentant, we will be eternally lost. The concept of choice and destiny is very clear in Scripture (James 4:17; Rom. 6:12,13). Joseph chose not to respond to the seductive advances of Potiphar's wife (Gen. 39:9). Moses chose to suffer affliction with God's people rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin (Heb. 11:25). Daniel chose or purposed not to defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies (Dan. 1:8). Jesus chose to maintain His faith connection with His Father and resisted to bloodshed (Heb. 12:2-4). What an example this presents for us to follow by faith! (1 Pet. 2:21-25). The promise comes to us that we may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust (1 Pet. 1:4). 16. Does Christ promise to transform our sinful lives through faith? ANS. The gospel proclaims that God not only forgives our sins (justifies) but also ............... our

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lives (sanctifies) through faith (Rom. 5:1,2; 12:2). Both justification and sanctification are based on faith alone, not by works (Acts 26:18). Works inevitably result from a life of faith (James 2:14-17). The relationship among faith, justification, sanctification and works is expressed by one writer thus, God requires the entire surrender of the heart before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul (White, E.G. 1979. Faith and Works, p.100). God emphatically declares that the saved will have experienced both justification and sanctification through faith; in other words, their relationship with Christ has been maintained (they continually realise what Christ has done for them). Notice the divine comment, He who is unrighteous - let him be unrighteous still, and he who is filthy - let him be filthy still, and he who is righteous - let him be declared righteous still, and he who is sanctified -let him be sanctified still (Young, R. 1898. Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible, revised edition, on Rev. 22:11; cf. Rev. 14:12). 17. What revolutionary idea does the gospel proclaim? ANS. God calls on us to overcome sin through faith, even bringing every ........... into captivity (Gal. 5:16; 2 Cor. 10:5). Christ assures us of His enabling grace. The converting power of Christ changes the heart, refining and purifying the thoughts (White, E.G. 1967. In Heavenly Places, p.164). Again we are reminded that God will not suffer one of His true hearted workers to be left alone to struggle against great odds and be overcome. He preserves as a precious jewel everyone whose life is hid with Christ in God (White, E.G. 1961. Our High Calling, p.322). The principles of His kingdom continually control our actions (James 4:7; 1 John 3:9; 5:4). Our surrender to Christ at conversion is continued moment by moment as we realise what Christ has done for us; our allegiance is complete and we will be kept from falling (Phil. 4:13). In this condition we are regarded by God as faultless (Jude 24; Rev. 14:5). The gospel challenges us to give glory to God by demonstrating to the world that faith works a marvellous transformation in the life (Rev. 14:6).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. soon 2. preached 3. a) blood b) Lamb c) laying d) faith e) putting off f) sickness g) love h) cut off 4. all, gift 5. a) - b) liberated c) faith d) love e) - f) vengeance g) kingdom 6. glorified 7. a) come b) faith 8. 9. a) transformed b) glory c) light 10. Creator 11. 12. overcomer 13. likeness 14. drawn away 15. not bear 16. transforms 17. thought

7. THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL

In the last lesson we examined the gospel as it is taught in both the Old and the New Testament. In this lesson we wish to build on this knowledge and examine the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. We discovered that there are many versions of the gospel abroad in the world today. As a result of our investigations of the Scriptures, many of these uncertainties disappeared. Similar uncertainties also surround the Law. In many societies the moral framework present is woven about the principles of the ten commandments. It has been asked whether these moral principles originated with God or with man; many believe that the moral framework we see in our world today is the result of evolutionary processes. The human race is the product of evolution, it is claimed, and the race is now in the position that it can control the evolutionary process. Then, too, it is commonly held that in the Christian era the fourth commandment has been changed. The argument is that the time element mentioned in this commandment is ceremonial and was thus done away with at the cross. Still others hold that the fourth commandment does not correctly hold a place in the moral law, as it is without moral content. Certainly, God is not the author of confusion. We are reminded in the Scriptures themselves, For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints (1 Cor. 14:33). There is indeed a glorious unity in the Scriptures which sweep away uncertainties. In this lesson we will observe the unity between the Law and the Gospel. The Law and Sin In this section we will: Outline the origin and nature of sin. Highlight the principles of Gods government. Indicate the everlasting nature of Gods Law. 1. Where did sin originate? ANS. In heaven or the holy ............ of God (Ezek. 28:14,15). All of the higher orders of beings created by God were made with the power of choice. In heaven the most prominent or anointed cherub was none other than Lucifer (Isa. 14:12). He was a mighty angel who was honoured above all other created beings (Ezek. 28:13,14). Pride arose in Lucifers mind and he determined to challenge the principles of Gods government in an attempt to gain more responsibility and power (Isa. 14:13,14). In Revelation 12, verse 9, we are reminded that Lucifer or Satan (as he was called in his fallen state) and his angels were cast out of heaven on account of their disloyalty. 2. What is a Bible definition of sin which involves the Law? ANS. Sin is .................. or the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4 NKJV & KJV). To sin is to act as one who does not recognise the existence of law (Ps. 119:172; 1 John 5:17; disobedient to, uncontrolled by, law - Turner, G.W. ed. 1987. The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary, p.607). Since sin originated in heaven (Isa. 14:12-14; Rev. 12:7-9), it follows that the great principles enunciated in the Law of God were in existence there too. Other illuminating texts which define sin indicate that it encompasses failure to do good, failure to exercise faith, or disregard for the revealed will of God (e.g., Matt. 12:30; John 16:9; Rom. 14:23; James 4:17). Sin indicates a broken relationship (1 John 3:6,9). 3. What aspect of the Law did Lucifer disobey in heaven? ANS. Lucifer coveted the position of God or wished to be ...... Him (Isa. 14:13,14). Isaiah chapter 14 is a proverb or a short, concise statement made by God against the king of Babylon who was controlled by Satan. Here Satan is revealed as a glorious being. He coveted and wished to seize Gods power, glory and honour. [Note: Satan uses human agents to do his bidding. To illustrate, the apostle Peter was, on one occasion, used by Satan to tempt the Lord Jesus. Peter suggested that Jesus should cease to entertain ideas of suffering and dying for sinful mankind. Jesus turned and said to Peter, Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offence to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.(Matt. 16:21-23)]. 4. What do Bible writers indicate is the function of the Law? ANS. The function of the Law is to point all to the standard of behaviour acceptable to God or, in other words, to bring the .............. of sin (Rom. 3:20; 7:7). The Law condemns the sinner and drives the penitent individual to the foot of the cross for pardon and power to do what the Law demands. The Scriptures assure us that God is like an earthly father yearning to receive us as wayward

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 7 The Law and the Gospel children (Luke 15:20-24). 5. What are the basic principles which underlie the Law of God? ANS. Love to God and ...... to mankind (Matt. 22:36-40; John 15:10-14).

The first four commandments express our love to God. Love to God is a principle consistently emphasised in the Old Testament (Deut. 6:5; 10:12; 30:6). The last six commandments express our duty to love our fellow men (Lev. 19:17,18). The principle of love is, indeed, found in the heart of the ten commandments (Exod. 20:6). The apostle Paul summarises this great truth in Romans 13, verse 10, in these words: Love does no harm to a neighbour, therefore love is the fulfilment of the law It becomes evident that since God is love (1 John 4:8), the principles underlying the Law of God are eternal as God is eternal. 6. Were the principles of the ten commandments understood before their formal proclamation? ANS. Yes! It is significant to note, from the accompanying list, that all of the principles summarised in the ten commandments were known to mankind from the beginning. They expressed the will of God for mankind. These principles were not simply for the Jews, but for the entire human race. Notice these principles: i) God is the only true god (Gen. 15:7; 35:1-4; Exod. 3:6,14,15; 5:3; 12:12). ii) Images are not to be made or worshipped (Gen. 35:1-4). iii) Gods name is to be honoured, not profaned (Gen. 25:32,33; Heb. 12:16; Exod. 5:2; 14:18,27). iv) The Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, is holy (Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 16:22-28). v) Honour is due to our parents (Gen. 9:21-25; 28:6-9). vi) Murder does not represent Gods way (Gen. 4:8-11; 9:5,6). vii) Adultery and relationships outside marriage are not the way of love (Gen. 16:3-5; 34:2,27,31; 39:7-9; 49:4). viii) Stealing is an unloving act (Gen. 31:30,31). ix) Falsehoods misrepresent Gods ways (Gen. 12:12-20; 20:5-7,9; 27:11-13). x) Covetousness is the root of much evil (Gen. 3:5,6; 6:1-3,5,6; 27:4,27-29,32,33). 7. When was the Law of ten commandments formally given to the human race? ANS. The ten commandments, written on the tables of stone by the finger of God, were formally given to man during the sojourn of the children of Israel at Mount ........ (Exod. 31:18). The ten commandments were given in a formal manner on Mount Sinai, but the principles were understood by the inhabitants of the earth before that time. Gods ten commandments were of such significance that He wrote them with His own finger. Moses broke the first set of stone tablets signifying his displeasure at the wanton disregard by the Israelites of Gods presence on the Mount (Exod. 32:19). God promised, however, to renew His covenant with Israel. Moses was commanded to fashion a second set of stone tablets, in contrast to God providing the first, but God still wrote the ten commandments on the second set of tablets with His finger (Exod. 34:1,28). It is significant to notice that the giver of the Law was Jesus Christ Himself (Mal. 3:1; Acts 7:38; 1 Cor. 10:4). Therefore, any change in the Law could only come from Christ Himself. 8. What statement did Christ make regarding the perpetuity of the Law? ANS. Nothing will be changed in Gods Law until heaven and earth ...... away (Matt. 5:18). It is evident the Law of God is as changeless as God Himself. The Scriptures declare, For I am the Lord, I do not change (Mal. 3:6). The Law of God is the basis of His covenant, testament, or will (Exod. 25:16; Heb. 9:4,15; Rev. 11:19; Turner, G.W. ed. 1987. The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary, p.1174). A will cannot be changed after the death of the person who made it (the testator). Now Christ by His death established His will with the Christian church, just as His will was established with the Old Testament church by the death of animal sacrifices. His agreement with the Christian church is sometimes called the new covenant, but it is also termed the everlasting covenant. This agreement is a promise that through faith the believer will be enabled to keep Gods law and, as a consequence, receive an eternal inheritance (Heb. 9:16-22). The Law and Gods Character In this section we will: Emphasize that the Law of God tells us what God is like. We have already noticed that the essence of the Law is love, which is also the central aspect of Gods character and of the gospel. It has been said that the Law of God is a transcript or a recorded copy outlining the nature of Gods

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 7 The Law and the Gospel character. The Law of God contains two inseparable aspects: love to God and love to man (Matt. 22:36-40). 9. What are some of the other aspects of Gods character which are also features of the Law? ANS. a) Repository of the Truth (John 14:6; Ps. 119:142). b) Righteous (1 Cor. 1:30; Ps. 119:172). c) Holy (Isa. 6:3; Rom. 7:12). d) Love (1 John 4:8; Matt. 22:37-40). e) Perfect (Matt. 5:48; Ps. 19:7). f) Good (Luke 18:19; Rom. 7:12). g) Just (Deut. 32:4; Rom. 7:12). h) Pure (1 John 3:3; Ps. 19:8). i) Unchangeable (James 1:17; Matt. 5:18). 10. What other feature possessed by God is shared in common by the Law? ANS. God and the Law stand ........... (Dan. 7:14; Isa. 9:6; Ps. 111:7,8).

It becomes evident that the Law of God is the standard by which the life of all is measured, for it expresses the perfection and fullness of God Himself. The Law reveals to mankind the defects in his character and points the sinner to God for salvation. This salvation can be accepted only through faith. The Christian can live victoriously day by day only by faith. The Law and the Sanctuary In this section we will: Indicate that the ten commandments are the basis of Gods covenant or agreement with mankind. Emphasize that justice (represented by the Law) cannot be separated from mercy. 11. Where was the Law kept? ANS. In the ark of the .............. (Exod. 25:16; 40:20; Heb. 9:4). In contrast to the Law of God which was placed in the ark, the law of Moses (the ceremonial law) was placed in the side of the ark (Deut. 31:24-26 KJV). The ark of the testimony or testament was also known as the ark of God or the ark of the covenant. It was called the ark of the testimony on account of the ten commandments or Gods will being located therein (Exod. 25:16; 31:18; 40:20; Deut. 10:2,5). The ten commandments were the basis of the covenant or agreement that God made with the Israelites (1 Kings 8:9). It is significant to note that the ark of the testament or the ark containing the tables of the testimony (ten commandments) was seen in vision by John the Revelator in heaven during the last decade of the first century (Rev. 11:19). Whatever men may say, Gods great principles stand intact in heaven. 12. What does the Law measure? ANS. God measures the character of the individual by His Law; it ......... all people (James 2:10-12). The basis on which the lives of men and women will be assessed in the judgment, which is now in progress, is the character of God or His Law. In other words, What have you done with Christ? When we realise how much Christ has done for us, our allegiance will be entire and complete. 13. What significant structure was located above the tables of the ten commandments in the sanctuary? ANS. The ........ seat (Exod. 25:21). The Law of God represented justice and the mercy seat, above which Gods presence was manifest, represented mercy. The Law, which was first broken on this earth in Eden when Adam and Eve sinned, demanded the life of the sinner (Gen. 3:3). When the blood of the Lords goat was sprinkled on the mercy seat on the Day of Atonement, it signified that the just demands of the Law were satisfied by the death of the substitute (Lev. 16:15,16). This act pointed forward to the time when the Lord, our Redeemer and Substitute, would make final atonement, or plead His blood before the Father, for the sins of the penitent, and for those who have sinned ignorantly, not having understood the complete requirements of Gods commandments. Justice and mercy are satisfied and the principles of Gods government are shown to be above reproach. Grace and the Law In this section we will: Emphasize that the function of the Law is to point us to Christ. Establish firmly the unchangeable nature of the Law.

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The question of utmost significance to us today is whether the Law was done away at the cross with the coming of grace. 14. What relationship do New Testament writers see between grace (free mercy) and the law? ANS. Faith ................. or places the Law in the correct perspective (Rom. 3:31). It is clearly evident that by doing the deeds required by the Law no one can be justified. The function of the Law is to point to sin (Rom. 3:20). Through our knowledge of sin we are driven to the foot of the cross to seek our Saviour (Rom. 5:20). There by faith we are justified and enabled to walk in newness of life. We are no longer slaves of sin, but rather slaves of righteousness (Rom. 6:1-6,18). It is Gods purpose that we are brought into more perfect obedience to divine law through daily association with Him through faith. Obedience flows from a day by day saving relationship with Christ (1 John 3:6). It is worthy to note, in the context of this question, that the covenant or agreement of grace was first made in Eden (Gen. 3:15), and renewed to Abraham (Gen. 22:18). Of Abraham it is noted that he obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws (Gen. 26:5). The covenant of grace was ratified by the blood of Christ. 15. What expression does the apostle James use to explain the relationship between the Gospel and the Law? ANS. Gods Law is a law of ........... (James 1:25). Gods law becomes a vehicle of liberty for it points the transgressor to Jesus Christ who can remedy our defects of character. Through faith Christ also can give us victory over or liberty from sin (Titus 3:5-7). In this relationship with God, we have great assurance of salvation. The gospel brings us to obedience of the Law through faith. These same truths were expressed in majestic terms by David after Nathan the prophet acquainted him concerning his transgression of the Law (Ps. 51:7-14). One writer has expressed it thus, The law of Jehovah is the tree; the gospel is the fragrant blossoms and fruit which it bears (White, E.G. 1898. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 75 (No. 14), p.557). 16. What are we to understand by the expression that the person who believes will be saved? ANS. Since the devils believe and tremble, genuine belief involves wholehearted confession of sin (........... your hands) and dependence on God for victory (......... your hearts; James 2:14-19,26; 4:7-10). The belief which the Bible advocates leads to obedience of all Gods requirements (James 1:22). Harmony with Gods law is what God requires now, as was required in Paradise. Obedience will be seen in the life as a love response to Gods great gift (1 John 5:1-5). 17. What was it, then, which was done away with at the cross? ANS. Christs sacrifice swept aside the condemnation brought by sin (Col. 2:14; Eph. 2:15). While this text commonly has been thought of as referring to the nailing of the ceremonial law to the cross (i.e., we understand that the ceremonial law was abolished at the cross, for the ceremonies pointed to Christ who was to die in our stead on the cross), the context of the text indicates that the following interpretation is based on sounder arguments. These arguments do not undermine the view that the ceremonial law ceased to have relevance after the cross. The key to understanding the texts noted above is Colossians 1, verse 20. Christ has made peace through the blood of His cross. By this act He erased the condemnation of the moral law in general. Notice how one translation puts it, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside nailing it to the cross (Col. 1:14 NRSV). The apostle Paul was attempting to illuminate the Colossian believers understanding concerning the significance of Gods moral law, including the Sabbath, in light of the cross. The Christian church was not to be encumbered with ritualism borrowed from the Jewish economy. The Sabbath rest, as understood in the light of the cross, is what Paul is urging the believer to enter (Heb. 4:9; Richardson, W.E. 1997. Ministry, May, pp.13-15,29). He was not advocating the discontinuance of the Sabbath; indeed, he claimed, among other things, that he was blameless in his Sabbath-keeping (Acts 28:17)! 18. How emphatically has God declared that the precepts contained in the ten commandments are changeless? ANS. God declares that fitness for heaven is achieved through faith and leads to obedience or the ........... of the commandments (Rev. 14:12) The commandments here referred to are clearly identified in Revelation 14, verse 7, in the following words, worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water It is noticed immediately that this phrase is taken from

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Exodus 20, verse 11. Significantly, this verse is from the heart of the fourth commandment, which of all the ten, is the one especially disputed. The fourth commandment is a bulwark against the theory of evolution, which has swept the world into unbelief as to the adequacy of the biblical record. God is here pointing us back to Eden, to our Creator and to our Redeemer Jesus Christ. A Redeemer who is not also the Creator is unable to give rise to the new birth or the new life experience which the Bible speaks about. As a reminder of the ability of God not only to create but to recreate, God has set aside the seventh day as a memorial (Exod. 20:10-11; Exod. 31:13). This commandment also asserts the equality of all mankind in that all, without distinction, are invited to worship God on this holy day. Thus, the moral nature of this command is established and it is seen to form a bridge between those commandments which relate to God and those which relate to our fellow men. 19. What additional evidence points to the perpetuity of the ten commandments? ANS. The temple of God in heaven is seen to contain the ark of the testament or ............ (Rev. 11:19). The ark is said to contain the covenant and it is in heaven. Significantly, the ark is here revealed in the time period when the rewards of the saints and of the wicked are to be made known (v.18). God in His mercy is directing our attention to the sanctuary in heaven, to His holy Law and to the pathway of salvation. Gods great original Law is in heaven from whence comes also our salvation! May we consider the Law of God and be able to say with the psalmist David, Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness. (Ps. 119:34-36). Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Lord, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. (Ps. 119:165-168).

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. mountain 2. lawlessness 3. like 4. knowledge 5. love 6. 7. Sinai 8. pass 9. 10. forever 11. testimony 12. judges 13. mercy 14. establishes 15. liberty 16. cleanse, purify 17. 18. keeping 19. covenant

8. MERCY AND JUSTICE

Mercy is another term for kindness, graciousness, tenderness, pity or forbearance. This quality is held in high regard by human beings almost everywhere. Of all the stories in this world, the story of salvation has no equal as regard the mercy shown by God. If men and women could grasp the simple fact that God risked eternity for the salvation of our rebellious world, there would be an outpouring of love towards others as well as towards God. Mercy is one of the outstanding qualities of God, but not the only quality (Exod. 34:6,7). Mercy without justice would open heavens gate to all, but this cannot be. Justice demands that holiness be found in all who would enter there. The standard of holiness outlined is summarised in the ten commandments, which are in reality an expression of Gods character. In heaven, Lucifer (who became Satan) challenged the principles of Gods government and hence His character. The plan of salvation shows that mercy, justice and righteousness are the eternal characteristics of God (Exod. 34:6,7; Ps. 89:14; 97:2). These characteristics, together with a clear statement of the plan of salvation, are evident as we examine the sanctuary, its symbols, and its message. The purpose of this lesson is to explore these themes. The Ark of the Testament In this section we will: Review details concerning the location, structure and contents of the Ark. Highlight the spiritual lessons which come to us through the items contained within the Ark. The ark of the Lord was termed the ark of the testimony (Exod. 25:16,21), the ark of his testament (Rev. 11:19 KJV), or the ark of the covenant (Deut. 31:24-26; Num. 10:33), owing to the fact that it contained the ten commandments. These principles were written in stone and were known as the testimony or will of God (Exod. 16:34); they were also referred to as the tables of the covenant (Heb. 9:4). 1. What was the ark of the covenant or testimony like and where was it kept? ANS. The ark was located in the ...... ...... place and was basically a box made of wood and overlaid with ...... (Exod. 25:10-12; 26:33,34). The ark was made of shittim wood, a very durable wood found in Sinai, and overlaid with gold. The chest was covered with a lid termed the mercy seat, which was made of pure gold and hinged with golden hinges (Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, p.98). Now at the ends of the mercy seat were cherubim of beaten gold. The sacred ark was carried on poles threaded through rings located at the ends of the ark. 2. What appeared above the mercy seat and between the cherubim? ANS. Gods ....... was manifest above the mercy seat (Exod. 25:22; 1 Sam. 4:21,22). The symbol of Gods presence, or the Shekinah (from the Hebrew root shakan which means to dwell in a tent Hardinge, L. 1991. With Jesus in His Sanctuary, p.257), was manifest above the mercy seat. On account of this display of glory, the cherubim were known as the cherubims of glory (Heb. 9:5). The reference to the cherub refers ones mind to the description given by Ezekiel. The prophet reminds us that Lucifer was the cherub which covered, or who had the highest position of all created beings (Ezek. 28:14). His task was to reveal the glory or character of God. Instead, he misrepresented His character before the hosts of heaven. So today, the faithful angels have a vital part to play in the plan of salvation. They bring human minds to regard Gods law, His mercy and His character in the correct way, and lead all to worship Him in reverence. 3. What items were contained in the ark? ANS. The tables of the ....., a pot of ........ and Aarons ..... which budded (Heb. 9:4). The ark contained symbols of Gods unchangeable character and redemptive power (tables of stone), His creative, saving and sustaining power (manna), and His creative, transforming and guiding power (Aarons rod). 4. For what purpose did God give the law? ANS. a) To give a .............. of sin (Rom. 3:20). b) To indicate the standard which God will use in the judgment. We are ......... by the law (Rom. 2:12). While it is true that the ten commandments were given in a glorious display of grandeur at Sinai (Exod. 19:16-19), it is also true that the principles enunciated in the law were known by mankind since Eden. A careful comparison of the

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features of the law with the description of the character of God indicates that the law is, in fact, a transcript of Gods character. This can be illustrated by reference to a sample of texts (one text refers to the law, the other describes Gods character) as follows: God or the law is love (1 John 4:8; Matt. 22:37-40), truth (John 14:6; Ps. 119:142), righteous (1 Cor. 1:30; Ps. 119:172), holy (Isa. 6:3; Rom. 7:12), perfect (Matt. 5:48; Ps. 19:7), good (Luke 18:19; Rom. 7:12), just (Deut. 32:4; Rom. 7:12), pure (1 John 3:3; Ps. 19:8), and unchangeable (James 1:17; Matt. 5:18). The law, then, focuses on Gods character and invites the believer to seek a close relationship with the giver of the law, Jesus Christ (James 4:12). 5. What then is the description of sin involving the law which is given in the Bible? ANS. Sin is .................. or the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4 NKJV & KJV). When we transgress the law or operate as though there is no law, we commit sin. As a consequence of sin entering this world, disease, deformity, deficiencies and the like made their appearance, but no personal guilt comes because we suffer these consequences. This is clear from Jesus discourse with His disciples recorded in John 9, verses 1 to 3. One of the effects of Adams sin is that human nature is fallen or is predisposed towards committing sin (Rom. 5:12,14; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.33; White, E.G. 1958. Patriarchs and Prophets, p.61). Without divine help we cannot resist these tendencies; we need a Saviour. Our ultimate destiny is decided by our own choice: Will we choose to have a day by day saving relationship with Christ? This is made abundantly clear in Ezekiel 18, verse 20, The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bears the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself. 6. What did the manna in the ark symbolise? ANS. It pointed to Jesus the giver of both spiritual and temporal food. Jesus claimed to be the ....... of life (Exod. 16:23-34; Matt. 6:11; John 6:31-35). The account of the giving of manna related in Exodus 16 is informative. The children of Israel complained of scarceness of food in the wilderness, particularly of the type they were accustomed to in Egypt (v.3). God provided them with temporal food of the type best suited to ensure physical health. However, through providing the manna He designed to teach valuable spiritual lessons. No manna was given on the Sabbath; on this day especially, God provided spiritual nourishment. The seventh-day Sabbath is meant to be a reminder of the rest or salvation or spiritual nourishment which can be found in Jesus Christ (Heb. 4:4-10). Some of the children of Israel broke the Sabbath day by going out to collect manna in the morning. God was disappointed at their rebellious attitude. They lacked faith in Gods instruction on the one hand and failed to enter His rest or salvation on the other. Nevertheless, God showed His abundant mercy by pardoning them and then sought to cement the central truths in their minds through placing the manna in the ark, i.e., God is able not only to supply physical food, but spiritual food as well. To enable these lessons to be constantly before them, the pot of manna was placed in the ark before the tables of stone. Jesus account in John 6 of the manna pressed these lessons home, and especially emphasised the spiritual aspects of the symbolism of the manna. Ancient Jewish manuscripts declared concerning the Messiah, As the former redeemer [Moses] caused manna to descend, ... so will the latter Redeemer [the Messiah] cause manna to descend (Soncino, ed. Midrash Rabbah, p.33, quoted in The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, 1956, vol. 5, p.966). Jesus declared that He was the bread or manna from heaven and, by His example, upheld the Sabbath, the symbol of His creative and redeeming power. 7. What did the rod in the ark symbolise? ANS. The rod symbolised ........ power (Exod. 17:9). Both Moses and Aaron possessed rods (perhaps meaning a shepherds crook), and later we are informed that there was a rod for each tribe (Num. 17:2). When Moses first entered on the errands of God to act as a deliverer of the children of Israel, he took his rod which was termed the rod of God (Exod. 4:20). This same rod was used in the smiting of the rock (symbolising Christ) to bring forth water (Num. 20:11). In the account before us in Numbers chapter 17, God vindicated His priesthood by bringing life out of Aarons dead almond stick in preference to the others sticks presented before Him (Num. 17:8). The stick bore leaves, flowers and fruits. These symbols were also found on the sevenbranched candlestick (Exod. 25:32-34). The lessons conveyed by the symbolism of the rod are that Gods transforming power can take possession of and change a persons life to bring forth the fruits of righteousness (just as the dead rod of Aaron came to life and bore fruit), and that God is in control of the affairs of men. The rod is an indicator of the shepherds presence (Ps. 23:4). His followers are His agents to do His bidding. Through the agency of the Holy Spirit, we will be enabled to bear fruit to the glory of God. Mercy In this section we will: Focus on Gods mercy symbolised by the mercy seat located on the Ark. Emphasize that mercy is basic to the character of God and the plan of salvation.

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Going back to the ark of God, let us consider briefly the significance of the mercy seat above which Gods presence was manifest. 8. What did the mercy seat symbolise? ANS. Gods ......... ... ........ (Heb. 4:16). The blood-soaked mercy-seat was the central throne of the Skekinah, or presence of the gracious and merciful God, and the goal and focus of His saving activity. Over it Jehovah presided (Hardinge, L. 1991. With Jesus in His Sanctuary, p. 190). The term mercy seat is a derivative of the root word for atonement. The mercy seat may hence be regarded as the means to bring the blood of the sacrificial victim as close as possible to God on the Day of Atonement (Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1971, vol. 5, p.656). The mercy seat signified that although death was the penalty for transgressing the law, mercy came through Jesus Christ to pardon the repentant, believing sinners (White, E.G. 1955. Sons and Daughters of God, p. 66). Gods throne in heaven is pictured as surrounded with a rainbow (Rev. 4:3). The rainbow is a symbol of the righteousness of Christ. What a comfort it is to know that the symbol of Gods faithfulness surrounds the throne. 9. How and by what means do we come to Gods throne? ANS. We are to come with confidence or ......... to God in prayer (Heb. 4:16; Eph. 6:18). Each morning and evening at the time of the continual burnt offering, which symbolised Christs continual atonement, the incense was renewed on the altar of incense (Exod. 30:7,8). The continual ascension of the incense represented the continual availability of the intercession of Christ on behalf of sinners. The people customarily prayed outside the temple at this time of day (Luke 1:10). In the heavenly sanctuary the prayers of the saints are symbolised as accompanied by fragrant incense (Rev. 8:3,4). All our prayers are to be presented to God in the name of our precious Redeemer (John 16:23). No strange incense, representing the righteousness of man, was tolerated in the earthly sanctuary (Exod. 30:9). In this sanctuary it was taught, through symbolism, that the safe entry of the high priest into the most holy place could be made only as the mercy seat was covered with fragrant incense (Lev. 16:13). The prayers of the earnest will open the doors of Gods mercy in the heavenly sanctuary, because they are made acceptable or fragrant with the righteousness of Christ. When you look to his throne, offering up your penitence, praise, and thanksgiving that you may perfect Christian character, and represent Christ to the world, you abide in Christ, and Christ abides in you; you have peace that passes all understanding. (White, E.G. 1892. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69 (No. 49), p.621). 10. When did Gods mercy come into active service in this world? ANS. As soon as sin entered this world (Gen. 3:15). Gods plan of salvation was implemented as soon as mankind sinned. Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). In this respect, God sought out Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden and offered them salvation (Gen. 3:8,9,15). In addition to outlining the plan of salvation, God established the system of animal sacrifices with Adam and provided a covering for the sinful pair (Gen. 3:11,21). Thus, He graphically indicated that from henceforth they must depend on Him to cover them with His righteousness, so that the shame of their nakedness would not be evident (Rev. 3:18). 11. Will there be a time when Gods mercy, as revealed in His offer of salvation, is no longer available? ANS. Yes, the door of mercy (probation) closes just before Jesus comes. The words are spoken, He who is ........., let him be unjust still (Rev. 22:11,12). When Jesus pre-advent judgment ministry ceases, He stands up (Dan. 12:1), and declares that the destiny of all is forever fixed. The text then states that Jesus will come quickly and comes to give every person his just reward. Our God is merciful. For Him to close the door of mercy, and to allow those who have chosen to reject His mercy to die is described in the Bible as Gods strange act (Isa. 28:21). Yet, even in the destruction of the wicked, God exercises mercy. The wicked would be unhappy in the presence of the saints in heaven. 12. How fundamental is the quality of mercy to God? ANS. Mercy flavours all His acts. God is ...... in mercy (Ps. 145:8,9; Eph. 2:4). The mercy of God is declared to be from everlasting to everlasting (Ps. 103:17); in other words, it is fundamental to Gods character. Even though this is true, it does not follow that God will offer the rejecters of His grace a second chance of salvation after death. Nowhere in the Bible is this doctrine taught. There is a great danger in trifling with Gods mercy. The Bible emphatically declares, Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts (Heb. 4:7). 13. Are there conditions to receiving Gods mercy?

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 8 Mercy and Justice ANS. Yes! Mercy is offered to any person who .............. and ............ his or her sins (Prov. 28:13).

The Scripture is here speaking of sincere, heartfelt confession of our shortcomings before God. This humbling of ourselves before God, the heartfelt and ready confession of our faults, is the first condition of acceptance (Ps. 34:18). There is no attempt to belittle our fault or to excuse ourselves before God. Such confession only is acceptable to God, as shown by the experiences of Pharaoh and Judas. Confession should always be of a specific nature referring to particular sins (Lev. 5:5; Acts 26:9-11). Following sincere repentance comes sincere reformation. Otherwise, we deny the sincerity of our confession (Heb. 12:3,4). Such reformation is achieved through daily reliance by faith on the strength which God freely gives (1 Cor. 10:13). Justice In this section we will: Focus on Gods justice symbolised by the tables of ten commandments held in the Ark. Emphasize that justice is basic to the character of God and the plan of salvation. The mercy seat was located above the law of God indicating that both mercy and justice are necessary components of salvation. Gods justice is tempered with mercy. The sanctuary teaches us that God is not a vengeful God, but is merciful and longsuffering. In this section we will investigate some of the highlights of Gods justice. 14. Is justice a fundamental characteristic of God? ANS. Yes! (Ps. 89:14). The psalmist declares that mercy and justice cannot be separated from ones concept of God. Jeremiah asserts that with God is the habitation or dwelling place of justice (Jer. 50:7). Both mercy and justice are entwined with love. 15. When was Gods justice initially challenged? ANS. Lucifer challenged Gods just allocation of .............. in Eden, and prior to this he challenged Gods delegation of authority in heaven (Gen. 3:5; Isa. 14:12-14). Lucifer claimed that there was a defect in Gods character, a defect in His justice. After Lucifer fell, he maintained that mercy and justice cannot coexist for he maintained that it was impossible for God to forgive anyone who broke an absolute set of standards (the law). 16. What final statement will all inhabitants of the worlds make? ANS. a) The righteous declare, ...... and true are Your ways (Rev. 15:3). b) The wicked, including Satan, bow the ...... to God acknowledging His justice (Rom. 14:11; Phil. 2:10,11; Isa. 45:22-25). The acknowledgment of the justice and mercy of God by all ensures that sin will not arise the second time (Nah. 1:9). By acknowledging Gods justice, all admit that the claims of Gods law are just and that God provided the means to meet its claims (He is merciful). Satans accusations against God in heaven and on earth have been forever shown to be false. It is the mingling of mercy and justice which brings eternal stability to the government of God. It is the mingling of judgment and mercy that makes salvation complete. It is the blending of the two that leads us as we view the worlds Redeemer, and the law of Jehovah, to exclaim, Thy gentleness hath made me great (White, E.G. 1895. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69 (No. 49), p.621). 17. How is Gods justice demonstrated in our world? ANS. a) Gods justice is demonstrated in that Jesus came to this world to show that Gods requirements could be kept. Christ was in ..... ......... tempted as we are (Heb. 4:15). Jesus plainly taught in Matthew 5, verse 17 that, I came not to annul [the law or the prophets], but to fulfil (Green, J.P. 1987. A Literal Translation of the Bible). In other words, Christ made the meaning of the law and prophets clearly evident (e.g., Matt. 5:21-22, 27-28, 31-48; 19: 16-21; 22: 35-40; 24:14-20). He came to strip away the traditional meanings which had been placed about it (Matt. 15:3,6). In this way He exposed the message of the Scripture in its simplicity and beauty. Paul forcefully expands on this meaning in his letter to the Romans where he puts the following proposition, Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law (Rom. 3:31). To establish means to put the law in the right perspective. Jesus came in the likeness of sinful flesh and lived a life without sin in this world, thus perfectly fulfilling the laws demands (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... 1988, pp.46-47). Through this means He is able to offer all of us salvation; all who confess and forsake their sins through Christ will be offered eternal life at His second coming. Through this means He demonstrated that Satans charges were false; mercy and justice were shown to be coexistent and compatible features of Gods character and government. God was vindicated by the resurrection of our Lord.

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b) Gods justice is demonstrated in that He has provided the means for all who exercise faith to be justified (Rom. 3:28) and to gain the victory over the power of sin as He gained the victory. He always provides a way of ......... (1 Cor. 10:13). The centuries old lie that we can be saved in sin rather than from sin is held by many in the Christian church today. Satan perpetrated this lie in Eden when he claimed that a small act of disobedience would not cost eternal life (Gen. 3:35). One of the clearest statements in all Scripture is that spoken of by the angel announcing Christ birth. He said Jesus will save His people from their sins. (Matt. 1:21). Jesus will not perform a miracle to transform our character when He comes, the work of transformation must be done during this life or not be accomplished at all. The promises of the Bible are to those who, through faith, overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit (Rev. 3:21). The Scriptures speak of victorious living through Christ (1 Cor. 15:57). This victory is obtained through faith, and the same faith which justifies also sanctifies. One writer has expressed it thus, God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul. It is by continual surrender of the will, by continual obedience, that the blessing of justification is retained (White, E.G. 1958. Selected Messages, vol. 1, pp.366,397). This journey of faith the genuine Christian commences at conversion (1 John 5:4). Those who continue to have this faith relationship will be saved (Rev. 14:12). If we were defective in character, we could not pass the gates that mercy has opened to the obedient; for justice stands at the entrance, and demands holiness in all who would see God (White, E.G. 1892. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69 (No. 49), p.622). The demonstration that Gods law can be obeyed through faith effectively proves that the law of God has not been abolished, as is claimed by Satan and his agents today. God is vindicated in His faithful children. c) Gods justice is demonstrated in that He has given a clear indication of the ............ used in the judgment and the timetable of the judgment (1 John 3:4; Rom. 2:12; Dan. 8:14). In the sanctuary erected in the wilderness, the law was central to the operation of the plan of salvation there enacted. It was the unchanging standard which pointed out the nature of sin with exactitude. At the yearly service, the blood records of the confessed sins of the believers, which had accumulated in the sanctuary, were ceremonially removed (cleansing of the sanctuary). Each person was to examine their lives carefully against this standard. For these reasons the ark containing the law was called the ark of the testimony. In the sanctuary in heaven, we also have revealed Gods unchanging standard which is used in the antitypical day of judgment (Rev. 11:19). Gods timetable for the cleansing of the sanctuary in heaven is outlined in Daniel chapters 8 and 9 and will be the subject of a separate lesson. 18. In the earthly sanctuary services, through what ritual was it demonstrated that the just demands of the law had been met fully? ANS. The just demands of the law were satisfied on the Day of Atonement when the blood of the Lords goat was sprinkled on and before the ........ seat and the record of confessed sins was removed from the sanctuary (Lev. 16:15,20,21). When an individual came to the sanctuary making genuine confession for sin, the persons guilt was removed (justification occurred). The confessed sins of specified persons, representing transactions of faith, were transferred to the sanctuary (Lev. 4:1-7,20,26; using sins of ignorance as an example, the blood was sprinkled in the holy place in order for atonement to be made). The individual had assurance of salvation, for the confessed sins were in Gods care, safe from the accuser of the brethren. This record can also be seen to contain a record of Gods forgiving acts. In terms of the plan of salvation, the individual was being saved and had nothing to fear, as long as the saving connection with God was maintained. On the Day of Atonement, final atonement for the sins of the congregation was made (Lev. 16: 16,20). This emphasised the fact that there was a day when probation will end for the believer and that God wished the individual to so live that this day would not dawn unannounced. The day also represented the final drama in the plan of salvation when the just demands of Gods law, which demanded the death of the sinner, were shown to be satisfied fully by the mercy of God shown in the death of Christ (Ps. 85:9,10). It was only on the Day of Atonement that this transaction could take place, for it was then alone that the lives of both the dead and living could be reviewed. This subject will be taken up again in future lessons.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. most holy, gold 2. glory 3. law, manna, rod 4. a) knowledge b) judged 5. lawlessness 6. bread 7. Gods 8. throne of grace 9. boldly 10. 11. unjust 12. rich 13. confesses, forsakes 14. 15. knowledge 16. a) Just b) knee 17. a) all points b) escape c) standard 18. mercy

9. CLEANSING THE SANCTUARY

The term cleanse in todays language conveys the idea that something is being set free from contamination or being cleaned. In the Bible the word translated cleanse may derive from a number of Hebrew words. Consequently, the word cleanse can also mean to remove sin or defect, to purify, to declare clean, to make or declare free or innocent, to be counted righteous. The cleansing of the sanctuary is spoken about in depth in Leviticus chapter 16 and conveys the meaning that the sanctuary is being declared clean. The day on which the cleansing took place was termed the Day of Atonement, and is even today considered a high day by the Jews. It is referred to by them as Yom Kippur. Now the Old Testament types and ceremonies not only had deep meaning for the Jews but they also pointed forward and have meaning for all Christians. Some types pointed to the coming of the promised Redeemer, while others pointed to the coming of the King in glory to proclaim an end to the reign of sin. It is important, then, that we notice the ceremony which took place on the Day of Atonement in some detail, so that we may understand its application in our own personal lives, and also gain a sense of its significance in Gods plan of redemption which reaches to the end of time. We intend to examine these aspects in detail in the next three study guides. The present lesson deals with the historical aspects of this day, and thus lays a foundation for the lessons which follow. The Penitential Days In this section we will: Outline the events which preceded the ceremonies on the Day of Atonement (judgment). Highlight that these events have historical relevance to the period immediately preceding the time of the investigative judgment and the coming of our Lord in glory. The Jewish New Year, which is the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year, commenced with the observance of the Ten Penitential days. The Day of Atonement was the climax of this special period. These ceremonies fall in what is now our September or October. In 1844 it was October 22. 1. What special ceremonies were held on new years day? ANS. It was a day of .......... the silver trumpets and offering a special burnt offering (Lev. 23:24; Num. 29:1,2). Moses made two silver trumpets (Num. 10:2). These were to be blown at special times of solemnity or joy, as specified by God. They were to remind the Israelites of the power of the Lord their God (Num. 10:10). There are several biblical accounts where trumpets were blown in conquest (at Jericho and when the Midianites were overthrown by Gideon). Those who went forward in faith, doing Gods bidding at the blowing of the trumpets, saw the deliverance of the Lord (Josh. 6:4,5; Judg. 7:19-23). 2. What event followed the blowing of the trumpets? ANS. The Day of .............. occurred on the tenth day of the seventh month (Lev. 23:27). The blowing of the trumpets warned all throughout Israel that the Day of Atonement was approaching. This was a most solemn day and was considered a day of judgment. The days preceding it were to be days of preparation. The Talmud indicates that, in the week preceding this day, the high priest retired to a special room and engaged in prayer, in an examination of his life, and to consider the meaning of the great event in which he was about to participate. 3. Does the Bible indicate that a loud sound would announce the soon coming of the antitypical Day of Atonement or Judgment? ANS. Yes, the first angels message recorded in Revelation was announced with a ...... voice (Rev. 14:6,7). Today we are living in the antitypical Day of Atonement. The announcement that this time period was about to begin, commenced in earnest in the early 1800's. A world wide religious revival then occurred. It centred its message around Revelation 14:6-12. The revival involved peoples from a great number of churches, representing different denominations. 4. What special signs do the Scriptures indicate would herald the approach of this antitypical Day of Atonement or Judgment? ANS. a) A time of great tribulation, in the years subsequent to the destruction of Jerusalem, would come but would be .............. (Matt. 24:21,22). For nearly three centuries the church suffered intermittently at the hands of pagan Rome, but in AD 538 began the 1260

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years of supremacy of the papacy with its associated horrific persecution (Dan. 7:24-26; Rev. 11, 12). Intense persecution did not continue right to the end of this prophetic period (1798). b) The sun was to be darkened, the moon did not give her light, and the stars ...... from heaven in the days after the tribulation ceased (Matt. 24:29). Let us briefly notice the fulfilment of these signs: Earthquake: Probably the most famous of all earthquakes is that which destroyed Lisbon on Nov. 1, 1755. ... The main shock lasted six to seven minutes, an unusually long duration. ... Alexander von Humboldt stated that the total area shaken was four times that of Europe. ... The Lisbon earthquake was remarkable for its effect in water. ... The tsunami at Lisbon consisted of three large waves 15 to 40 ft. high. At Cadiz, Spain, it was 60 ft. high. It took the tsunami 10 hr. to reach Martinique (3,740 mi.) where it was 12 ft. in height (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1961, vol. 7, p.848). This event set men thinking of the great day of God. Voltaire, the French philosopher, was profoundly moved by it, we are told. It was the last judgment for that region, he wrote. Nothing was wanting except the last trumpet. Another writer speaking of the general mood said, The earthquake had all men thoughtful. They mistrusted their love of the drama, and filled the churches instead (Spicer, W.A. 1921. Our Day in the Light of Prophecy and Providence, pp.88,89). Sun and moon: The darkening of the sun and the unusual appearance of the moon occurred May 19,1780 (commencing about 10 am) along the east coast of America. A report in the Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1785, vol.1, pp.234-246) said, The extent of the darkness was very remarkable. ... From the accounts that have been received, it seems to have extended all over the New England States. ... With regards to its duration, it continued in this place (Boston) at least fourteen hours. ... The appearance and effects were such as tended to make the prospect extremely dull and gloomy. Candles were lighted up in the houses; the birds having sung their evening songs, disappeared, and became silent; the fowls retired to roost; the cocks were crowing all around as at break of day; objects could not be distinguished but at a very little distance; and everything bore the appearance and gloom of night. It was widely held that the day of judgment was at hand (Spicer, W.A. 1921. Our Day in the Light of Prophecy and Providence, pp.98,99). Stars: On November 13, 1833 one of the most remarkable meteoric displays appeared (compare the November, 1966 shower). Nearly the whole of North America, the West Indies, and Mexico observed the display. The heavens were Thick with streams of rolling fire; (there was) scarcely a space in the firmament that was not filled at every instant. There were Almost infinite number[s] of meteors; they fell like flakes of snow. (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1883, vol. 16, p.110). This shower is estimated to have furnished 200,000 meteors for a given station between midnight and dawn, numbers of them brilliant and leaving a train. The remarkable fact about this display is that we may truly say that meteoric astronomy was born on Nov. 13, 1833, when the great Leonid shower appeared over America (Encyclopedia Americana, 1961, vol. 18, p.713). This Encyclopaedia goes on to describe the terror of the masses who fully expected that the end of the world was about to come. A British writer recorded the impression made on the public thus, In many districts, the mass of the population were terror-struck, and the more enlightened were awed at contemplating so vivid a picture of the apocalyptic image - that of the stars of heaven falling to the earth as a fig tree casting her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. Another writer declared, Everybody felt that it was the Judgment, and that the end of the world had come A similar but less spectacular display in Europe in 1866 served to bring the attention again to the certainties of the prophetic word (Spicer, W.A. 1921. Our Day in the Light of Prophecy and Providence, pp.109-111). The signs commenced at the time specified (notice that Jesus stated the days of persecution would be cut short, Matt. 24:22), the signs appeared in the order given and the peoples attention was directed to the word of God and the end of the world. Coincident with these signs in the natural world, a worldwide religious movement began among students of the Scripture from many churches urging that the coming of the Lord was near at hand. The religious world was astir with the preaching conducted by the educated, the uneducated and even children. The preaching focussed finally on the Bibles greatest time prophecy seeing its fulfilment in 1844 (Maxwell, C.M. 1985. God Cares, Vol. 2, pp.353-364). The signs apparently were natural phenomena. They must be viewed against the backdrop of other prophetic fulfilments clustering around 1844 and in terms of their impact on the people of the times (and not in terms of the occurrence of similar events before or since). The significance of these events to the people living then was remarkable, as it focussed their attention on the God of heaven, the salvation that He offers, and the certainty of His promises. In the future, signs in the heavens and earth will herald the deliverance of Gods people by the appearance of the Son of Man in the heavens (Rev. 16:17-21; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.635-658). The Day of Atonement In this section we will: Review the principal activities of the earthly high priest on the Day of Atonement.

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Comment on the meaning of these activities. Emphasize that the activities of the earthly high priest on the Day of Atonement help us to understand the events taking place in the heavenly sanctuary involving our High Priest, Jesus Christ.

The Day of Atonement was regarded as a day most sacred unto God, and was without parallel in the Jewish religious calendar. 5. What special features regarding rest and fasting were associated with the day? ANS. The day was a ceremonial sabbath of ......... rest and the only fast day of the religious calendar (Lev. 23:32; Acts 27:9). There were seven annual ceremonial sabbaths in the religious calendar and these could fall on any day of the week. They were days of rest from work associated with religious events of significance. These days were set aside for spiritual renewal. The only fast day in the Jewish calendar was on the Day of Atonement and was termed the fast. On this day it was the custom to fast till the evening (Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, p.107; Oesterley, W.O.E. & Box, G.H. 1911. The Religion and Worship of the Synagogue, second revised ed., p.433). Fasting was often practised during periods of intercession with God. In Christs time the pious Jews fasted twice a week (Luke 18:12), on Mondays and Thursdays, and also kept 29 additional fasts. These fasts were not specified in Scripture. 6. What priest was to officiate on the Day of Atonement? ANS. The ...... priest (Lev. 16:2-5). On this day the high priest officiated in all ceremonies and initially wore the white linen holy garments especially prepared for the day (v.23). Before he clad himself in these garments, he was to wash his body (v.4). Thus prepared, and clad in these special garments, he typified Christ. The spotless white garments which he wore represented the perfection of Christs character. The high priest officiated in the dress of the common priest signifying that Christ would one day take the form of a servant. 7. In what apartment of the sanctuary was the ceremony focussed? ANS. The most holy place or ......... the veil (Lev. 16:14,15). The most holy place was entered but once a year - on the Day of Atonement (or Judgment). Christs ministry in the heavenly sanctuary must also involve first (mediatorial) and second (judgment) apartment ministries, for the earthly sanctuary was but a shadow of the heavenly. 8. What was the chief service on the Day of Atonement? ANS. Two ........ were chosen. One was slain and the other was released in the wilderness (Lev. 16:7,8). Several sacrifices were offered on this day. First the high priest offered a sacrifice (bullock) as a sin offering for himself and his house (Lev. 16:6). Aaron and his family had to be free from sin in order to be accepted in Gods service. This is because Aaron typified Christ who was sinless. The main service of the day involved two goats. After Aaron had prepared himself and his family, the two goats were brought to the door of the sanctuary and lots were cast. The casting of lots determined which was the Lords goat (represented Christ) and which was not. The Lords goat was offered as a sin offering (v.9). We should notice carefully that only one goat functioned as a sin offering (the singular number is used, i.e., the term goat rather than goats is used). This offering was for all the people, but sin was not actually confessed over the head of the Lords goat (v.15). Bearing the blood of this goat, the priest passed into the most holy place. The other goat was handled in an entirely different manner. The second goat was the scapegoat. When the high priest had made an end to making an atonement for the people and the sanctuary, he symbolically bore all the confessed sins of the congregation in his person. He then placed all these sins symbolically on the head of the second goat. The goat was then sent away into the wilderness or land of separation (vs.20-22). This animal was not sacrificed by the shedding of blood, nor is the death of this goat in the wilderness mentioned (undoubtedly the goat perished, but no occasion was given to connect its death with the forgiveness of sin). The scapegoat had no part in making an atonement for sin (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22). The sense in which the word atonement is used in relation to this goat must be viewed in terms of making reparation for wrong or injury (Lev. 16:10; Turner, G.W. ed. 1987. The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary, p.58). The record of sin was eradicated through the act of sending the scapegoat into the wilderness. 9. Whom did the scapegoat represent? ANS. Satan, the individual who must bear the final responsibility for all the sins committed (but confessed) by the congregation, represented the scapegoat.

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The Hebrew word Azazel is translated variously in different Bibles as follows: scapegoat, emissary, precipice, angel who revolted, etc. The meaning of this word, which is used only in Leviticus chapter 16 (Lev. 16:8,10,26), has been commented upon by many authorities. The parallelism of for Yahweh and for Azazel indicates that Azazel is a proper name, probably of a demon. It was so interpreted by the Syr version of Lev, by the Targum, and by 1 Enoch, which identifies Azazel as the prince of devils who was banished to the desert (Brown, R.E.. Fitzmyer, J.A. & Murphy, R.E. eds. 1990. The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, p.1282). The Lords goat was slain for the sins of the people. Azazels goat was not sacrificed. Azazels goat was a witness that the acceptable sacrifice had been made, and was sent into the wilderness - the place of supposed abode of the evil spirits. Thus it was signified that Satan the originator of sin, the father of lies (John 8:44), must bear the responsibility for all the sins for which atonement was made. Another authority (Presbyterian) also commenting on the word Azazel says that it may mean the apostate one, a name which the Jews seem to have used to refer to Satan. The ceremony on the Day of Atonement showed that the Lords goat was slain to satisfy the requirements of the law. But sin, even though pardoned, cannot remain in Gods presence. It was therefore necessary to remove the record of the confessed sins and place them on Satan, the author of sin. The penalty of sin which should fall on the believer was cancelled (on account of the blood of Christ - represented by the Lords goat). However, the penalty was not cancelled, for Satan had brought the believer to apostasy. Satan must ultimately bear the punishment of the sins he has caused the believers to commit (Eadie, J. 1901. Eadies Biblical Cyclopedia, p.577). Indeed, in Revelation chapter 20, we are assured that Satan will be cast into the lake of fire (v. 10) with those who have not confessed and forsaken their sins (v.12). The destruction of Satan is accomplished after he is committed to this earth in its desolate and depopulated state for 1000 years (v.2). 10. What was the chief purpose of this ceremony? ANS. To cover up or make an .............. for the altar, the sanctuary, the priests and the whole congregation (Lev. 16:30,33). Throughout the year the record of the confessed sins of the people had been transferred symbolically to the sanctuary through the sprinkling of blood or by the priest eating portion of the sacrifice. Whenever offerings had been offered and sinners had confessed their sins, they were forgiven - an atonement had been made (e.g., Lev. 4:20,26,31,35; 10:17). However, the believer who did not continue to be faithful could have no part in the experience of the blest. This truth was taught clearly in that the person who neglected to participate in a spiritual sense in the activities on the Day of Atonement was cut off (Lev. 23:27-30; Gane, R. 1999. Altar Call, pp.144,145). Elsewhere the Scripture makes it abundantly clear that sins which have been forgiven will return to our account if we do not maintain our relationship with our Lord to the end (Matt. 18:32-34). One of the main ideas conveyed by the ceremony on the Day of Atonement is that God forgives sin as soon as it is truly confessed. However, the record of these confessed sins remains [this record must also be seen as a record of Christs forgiving acts]. This record was finally dealt with once a year, when the blood of the Lords goat (no sin was confessed over this goat) was sprinkled on and before the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). This act signified that mercy had satisfied the just demands of the law. No record of sins remained at the completion of the ceremony on this day (refer to the EXHIBIT). By means of this ceremony (type), Christ also was teaching important truths about the heavenly sanctuary (antitype). The cleansing of the earthly sanctuary gives us valuable insights into the ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 9:23). The cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary occurs but once (Dan. 8:14). It thus becomes apparent that the record of believers confessed sins will be dealt with just prior to the close of this earths history (probation). As the priest entered the most holy place once a year to cleanse the earthly sanctuary, so Jesus entered the most holy of the heavenly sanctuary at the end of the 2300 days of Daniel 8, in 1844, to make a final atonement for all who could be benefited by His mediation and then to cleanse the sanctuary (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.253). At this time Jesus will make final atonement for His people, final intercession before the Father (Dan. 7:9,10; Rev. 3:5). In 1 Timothy chapter 5 and verse 24, we are assured that the confessed sins of the penitent believer are blotted out before the execution of judgment (when the Lord appears to give His rewards). 11. At the end of the Day of Atonement, what ceremony took place which dealt with the transferral of final responsibility to Satan for tempting the saints to sin? ANS. The high priest symbolically transferred the accumulated, confessed sins from the sanctuary to the head of the ...... goat (representing Satan) on the Day of Atonement (Lev. 16:21). The sin which Satan had led the saved ones (ones which had been atoned for) to commit was now placed to his account. Satan is the originator of sin and the one who tempts us to sin (John 8:44; Rom. 6:16; 1 John 3:8), thus he has a responsibility to bear for his part in causing sin (Ps. 7:16). If we reject Christ the sin-bearer, we not only reject His person but reject His offer to become our sin-pardoning Saviour. Then we bear the responsibility for all our sins, for we

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12. Was the Day of Atonement associated with the idea of judgment? ANS. Yes, the following information indicates that it was. a) The activities on the Day of Atonement provided the last opportunity, in the religious year, for the nation of Israel to come into a right relationship with God. Each individual was instructed to afflict your souls, so that you may be ....... from ..... your sins before the Lord (Lev. 16:30,31). The Day of Atonement was the most solemn day of the religious year, for it represented the only opportunity for the Israelites collectively to be reconciled to God through the removal or blotting out of their confessed sins from the sanctuary. No further opportunity was afforded to the people to be reconciled to God. After this ceremony, no record of confessed sins remained in the sanctuary. The special white linen garment worn by the high priest during the main service on this day (Lev. 16:4; 2 Chron. 5:12) represented the cleanness of character or perfection required of all (Dan. 12:10; Rev. 3:4,5; 7:14; 19:8). Christ, while on earth, taught a similar truth in the parable of the marriage feast. All guests were invited to wear a wedding garment (Christs righteousness); they were investigated before the marriage feast (investigative judgment) and those who did not accept this invitation were judged as unworthy and consigned to oblivion (Matt. 22:11-13). At the Lords coming, those who have not put away sin also are declared unworthy (Rev. 22:11). b) The ceremony which was of central importance on the Day of Atonement was carried out in the most holy place of the sanctuary and involved the ark of the covenant containing the law of God (Lev. 16:1315). Now, we are ......... by the law (Rom. 2:12). In the earthly sanctuary, the holy place was associated with mediation while the most holy place was associated with justice and mercy. The high priest, representing Christ, sprinkled the blood of the sacrifice on and before the mercy seat claiming His merits to cleanse the sanctuary from all the confessed sins of the people (Lev. 16:15,16; Acts 3:19). This act showed that the just demands of the law are met only by the merits of Jesus blood. The Scriptures also speak of an investigative judgment in the heavenly sanctuary before the second coming of Christ which involves the eternal law of God as its standard (Dan. 7:10; Heb. 9:27; Rev. 11:19; 14:7,12; 22:14). This event is of vital importance in the plan of salvation and in the stability of Gods government. When sin entered this world as a consequence of Adam and Eve disobeying Gods command, death was declared to be the wages of disobedience (Gen. 3:3). But God intervened offering His mercy. The great question is, Has Gods mercy fully satisfied the just demands of His law? Is the universe assured that sin will not arise the second time? c) Those who chose not to participate in the soul searching activities on the Day of Atonement were ..... off (Lev. 23:28-30). Probation for the unrepentant sinner had come to a close on this day. Individuals who were cut off were separated from their brethren and judged unworthy of the right to be called Israelites (Gen. 17:14; Exod. 12:15). Since they were no longer Gods chosen children, they were not entitled to the covenant promises which involved an eternal inheritance (Rom. 8:17; Gal. 3:29). The concept of eternal damnation is clearly taught by these texts, as in its severest application those who were cut off were put to death (Exod. 31:14). In relation to these people, it is important to notice that they had already declared that they were not part of the congregation before the Day of Atonement commenced. Judgment had already been pronounced, through their choice, before atonement was made (Prov. 23:7; Matt. 5:28; John 3:17,18). Thus, their sins could not be atoned for, because they did not have faith in Gods provisions for salvation. All their sins thus returned upon their own heads (Ezek. 18:20,24). The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is uniformly spoken of in Jewish literature as a Day of Judgment (Baeck, L. 1948. The Essence of Judaism, p.167). It was regarded as a day of judgment and justice and as the hour of signing the verdict (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, col. 1383); participants had the sense of confronting ones Maker face to face in judgment, the awareness of time passing and of lifes sands running out (Wouk, H. 1960. This is My God, p.84). The same thought is expressed in the following secular reference, ... Yom Kippur is solemn and is regarded as a day of judgment .... (Colliers Encyclopedia, 1965, vol. 23, p.702). 13. What was the last act of the special Day of Atonement services? ANS. The high priest removed the special ........ garments which he wore when officiating in the most holy place (Lev. 16:23). The holy garments used by the priest were used only on the Day of Atonement (vs.2-4). The priest removed the linen garments, washed (he had come in contact with sin), and placed on the golden garments (v.24). Then the yearly round of sacrifices commenced again beginning with the evening sacrifice (v.24). The parallel to these activities in the

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heavenly sanctuary is the laying aside of Christs priestly garments before He comes to earth as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:11-16). The Feast of Rejoicing In this section we will: Indicate that the Day of Atonement was followed by rejoicing (Feast of Ingathering). Emphasize that the Feast of Ingathering pointed forward to the rejoicing of the saints in heaven. The Day of Atonement was a solemn day in which the believers were to afflict their souls. Five days later a week of religious festivities commenced. 14. What feast commenced five days after the Day of Atonement? ANS. The Feast of ................. or Ingathering (Lev. 23:34; Exod.23:16). This was the last feast of the religious year. This feast occurred after the last of the autumn harvests was completed. All the men were required to attend this feast, although others also participated (Exod. 23:16,17; Deut. 16:13,14). 15. What was the emphasis of this feast? ANS. It was a time of .............. and commemorative of deliverance from oppression (Lev. 23:40-43). Every seventh year, during the feast, debtors were released from their obligations, and the Levitical law was read to all (Deut. 15:1-4; 31:10-13). The feast was commemorative of the time that the Israelites lived in tents in the wilderness following their deliverance from Egypt (Deut. 16:12-15). It was Gods purpose to remind them of the way that He had led them in the past; so too today we should have our faith well founded in the experiences of the great champions of Gods truths through the ages. We should also refresh our memories regarding the high points in our own experience. It will be noticed that the Feast of Ingathering followed almost immediately after the Day of Atonement or judgment. Looking down to the end of time, we would expect to find that soon after the decree of God announces the close of the judgment the time of great ingathering by Christ and His angels follows (Rev. 22:11,12). 16. What was the significance of the branches of the palm and other trees used in the Feast of Tabernacles? ANS. The palm branches were a symbol of .............. and victory (Lev. 23:40-42; Matt. 21:8,9). The branches of the trees were used to fashion dwellings for the duration of the feast. The palm branches were commonly used on occasions of triumph (1 Maccabees 13:51 - apocrypha), and on this occasion symbolically acknowledged the leading of the Lord in the year past. 17. On what Ingathering occasion in the future will palm branches be used in celebration? ANS. Those who have emerged victorious from the great tribulation at the end of this worlds history will ascribe honour to God. They cry ............. belongs to our God (Rev. 7:9,10). It is clearly evident as we follow the meaning of the ceremonies instituted in the Old Testament that they give us valuable insights into the ways of God today. In miniature, and on a repetitive basis year by year, God in His mercy was teaching aspects of His great plan of redemption and restoration. All the hosts of heaven will, after this future ingathering, fall on their faces and worship God saying: Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen. (Rev. 7:12).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1. blowing 2. Atonement 3. loud 4. a) shortened b) fell 5. solemn 6. high 7. inside 8. goats 9. 10. atonement 11. live 12. a) clean, all b) judged c) cut 13. linen 14. Tabernacles 15. rejoicing 16. rejoicing 17. salvation

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 9 Cleansing the Sanctuary EXHIBIT CHRISTS COMPLETE ATONEMENT The word atonement means at-one-ment. Sin, or the transgression of the law, brought separation between God and mankind. The just demands of the law, death, could not be satisfied unless a perfect substitute could be found in mankinds stead. Jesus came as our sin-bearer to atone for our sins. Atonement for sins cannot be made without the shedding of blood (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22). Now there were several aspects to the atonement as follows:

i). Sacrificial atonement. When an animal (representing Christ) was sacrificed for sin, its spilt blood was regarded as making atonement (Exod. 29:36). When the sanctuary system of worship was initiated, the offerings were made in the courtyard of the sanctuary signifying that Christ would suffer and die on this earth (Isa. 53:4,5). Christs sacrifice was all sufficient (Heb. 10:12). Christs words on the mountainside were the announcement that His sacrifice on behalf of man was full and complete. The conditions of the atonement had been fulfilled; the work for which He came to this world had been accomplished (White, E.G. 1940. The Desire of Ages, p.819). When we come to Him in faith, we are released from the guilt of sin and are regarded as if we had never sinned; we are justified (Rom. 5:1; 1 John 1:9). ii) Mediatorial atonement. Following the sacrifice of the animal victim by the penitent believer, the priest performed a work of mediation on behalf of the believer. The Scriptures clearly state that the priest (representing Christ) made an atonement (Lev. 4:20,26,31,35; 5:6,10,13,18; 6:7; 7:7). Since the priest did not participate in slaying the victim, we must conclude that the priests work was additional to the sacrificial atonement. This phase of the atonement was essential and took place in the first apartment of the earthly sanctuary. It consisted of sprinkling the blood (Lev. 4:5-7,16,17). [Sometimes the blood was not sprinkled in the holy place but a portion of the flesh of the sacrifice was eaten there to make an atonement - Lev. 6:26; 10:17]. This signified that the priest was mediating on the sinners behalf. The priest became a sin-bearer in type, representing Jesus. These services represented Christs work in the heavenly sanctuary which He was able to undertake by virtue of His death. Christ is hence represented as having a work of mediation in the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary subsequent to His death on the cross (Acts 2:33; 1 John 2:1). The apostle Paul in the epistle of Hebrews informs us also that Christ has a work to perform in the heavenly sanctuary for us (Heb. 9:24). Indeed, we notice that Jesus is our High Priest in heaven and what is He doing? He is making intercession and atonement for His people who believe in Him. Through His imputed righteousness, they are accepted of God as those who are manifesting to the world that they acknowledge allegiance to God, keeping all His commandments (White, E.G. 1962. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.37). He has promised to give us help in time of need as we plead with Him (Heb. 4:14-16). The sanctifying influence of the Spirit of God in the life will transform us and make us like Christ in character (Acts 26:18; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 4:6). The righteousness of Christ is imparted to us. iii) Judicial atonement. The work on the Day of Atonement was also a work of making atonement (Lev. 16:16,30). This work occurred in the second apartment of the earthly sanctuary. It is clear from chapter 16 of Leviticus that the work on this special day was a work of judgment (vs.29,30). The destinies of the people were settled on that day (Lev. 23:28-30). This represented the closing work of atonement. This was a time when the high priest made final intercession for all those who by their actions and attitudes signified that they wished to be identified with Gods people. The people may have sinned ignorantly; these sins were also represented before the Lord on this day. The work involved sprinkling the blood of the Lords goat on and before the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). By this it was signified that the just demands of the law were satisfied by the shedding of the blood of the Lords goat which represented Christ. In the heavenly sanctuary, Christ entered into this final phase of ministry in 1844 (antitypical Day of Atonement or Judgment) to make final atonement for all who might be benefited by His ministry and for the sins which the people have committed in ignorance (Dan. 8:14; Heb. 9:7; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.480; White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.253). However, He does not cease His intercession on mankinds behalf during this phase (Heb. 7:25). Jesus intercession on behalf of sinners (Rev. 3:5) ensures that the justice demanded by the law is satisfied by Gods mercy. Thus, the salvation of mankind is assured, as is the safety of the universe against sin arising the second time (Ps. 85:9,10; Nah. 1:9). The mediatorial and judicial aspects of Christ atonement represent His intercessory ministry in heaven. The earthly sanctuary was a pattern of the heavenly, and gives us significant insights into the principles of its operation (Heb. 9:23,24; Ps. 77:13).

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The final act of getting rid of sin (spoken of by some as eradicatory atonement) is to place the record of sins, which Satan has caused Gods people to commit, to his account. He bears this record into the lake of fire (Ps. 7:16; Rev. 20:10,14; Gane, R. 1999. Altar Call, pp.249-254). The universe will then be in a state of perfect harmony or unity (atone). In the Old Testament sanctuary service, the high priest symbolically placed the record of confessed sins on the scapegoat (representing Satan) which was then sent into the land of oblivion or separation from the congregation (Lev. 16:10; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.422,485,658; White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.178).

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The fascination of the Bible resides in part in the many prophecies which it contains. The question which must be asked of all prophecies is, have they proved to be true? The Bible itself challenges us to test prophecies and thus its own veracity by doing just this! Notice that in Deuteronomy 18 and verse 22 the following warning is given, When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him. Jesus Himself appealed to the words of the prophets to show that the things which had recently happened to Him in His crucifixion and resurrection had been predicted many years before (Luke 24:13-27). Thus, He reinforced the credibility of the Bible. The apostle Peter considered that the spectre of fulfilled prophecies gave such remarkable evidence of the truthfulness of the Bible that it rivalled his personal experience with Jesus Christ while here on earth (2 Peter 1:19). In this lesson we wish to investigate the longest time prophecy in the Bible which deals with the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary. Fortunately, this prophecy has the same starting point (457 BC) as the prophecy concerning the time of Jesus coming as the Messiah and His subsequent death. The prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah is so well attested to by history that we can be absolutely certain that the date of the fulfilment of the Bibles longest time prophecy is also correct. First, we will commence with some historical information which gives us the background to these prophecies and the prophet Daniel, whom God chose to deliver them. Historical Background In this section we will: Review some history relevant to a better understanding of Daniels vision of chapters 8 and 9. Identify the nature of Daniels misunderstanding of the longest time prophecy in Scripture (dealing with the cleansing of the sanctuary). Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon (605-562 BC), moved his armies into Palestine in 605 BC, and retired to Babylon with prisoners. Unrest continued and deportation of prisoners took place in three stages from 605 to 586 BC, and culminated at the time of the destruction of the temple. Those prisoners qualified by intellect and appearance were assigned to be trained in the specially designated schools of the day for important office in the conquered lands. Daniel was one of the prisoners and, subsequent to his training, he did achieve important office. Just before the fall of the Babylonian Empire to Medo-Persia, he was made the third ruler in the kingdom (Dan. 5:29,30). Cyrus ended the Babylonian Empire in 539 BC, and established the Medo-Persian Empire as a dominant power as predicted by God through the prophet Daniel (Dan. 1:21; 8:20). The military commander of Cyrus army was Darius and he was made king of Babylon after the conquest of the city. Darius made Daniel one of the presidents and indeed planned to make him the chief administrator (Dan. 6:1-3). Before the conquest of Babylon, and during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel had a vision recorded in Daniel 7 in which he saw four great, successive world empires. The fourth empire particularly attracted his attention (Dan. 7:19), for it gave rise to a little horn power which set itself against the saints and even against God Himself (vs. 7,8,20,21,25). The information which the angel gave to Daniel about the fourth world empire and the politico-religious power which would arise from it greatly troubled Daniel (v.28). Two years later (551 BC), Daniel had another vision in which he saw other beasts and again a mysterious little horn power (Dan. 8:1,9,10). In the context of gross meddling with and opposition to Gods institution, Daniel heard one angel say to the other, How long will the vision be? (vs.11-13). In other words, how long will this dreadful state of affairs continue? The answer is given in verse 14, For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary shall be cleansed. Daniel was exceedingly perplexed and upset by the vision of this little horn power, to the extent that he was ill (v.27). Now in chapter 9 we find ourselves in the first year of king Darius (538 BC). Yet, still we find Daniel concerned about the little horn power. He was seeking to determine whether the prophecies of Jeremiah (25:11,12), concerning the length of time the temple at Jerusalem would be left desolate, could shed light on the problem. He well knew that the 70-year desolation of Jerusalem by foreign powers prophesied by Jeremiah (a contemporary prophet) was almost over (period commenced with Nebuchadnezzar in 605 BC, and now it was 538; 68 years had elapsed!). Was the prophecy of Jeremiah wrong? Or had God changed His timetable owing to the response of the people to Him? Daniel prays a prayer of confession and of appeal for mercy and guidance (Dan. 9:4-19). While Daniel was praying, the angel Gabriel was sent to answer at least some of his queries (v.21). The angel informed him that Jerusalem would be restored (the decree relevant to this event being still in the future, i.e., 457 BC), for the coming of the Messiah to this earth was tied to this event (v.25). As for the little horn power, he was left to conclude that its activities were in the future. This he must have done since the angel had already informed him that the events

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connected with it were in the distant future (Dan. 8:26). In addition, he was informed that the 70 weeks or 490 year prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah was determined or cut off from the longer period of time (2300 prophetic days or years) which was to elapse before the judgment of the little horn power would commence. Now that his uncertainties of mind were removed, he was at ease with Gods mercy and His timetable. Temple reconstruction began with the permission of Cyrus (537 BC). Sacred objects were returned at state expense and the exiles and their descendants were allowed to return to Jerusalem. Daniel did not return with the exiles, for he would have been around 87 years of age at this time. The temple finally was rebuilt and dedicated in 515 BC under Darius I (522-486 BC). With this background, and having established a vital connection between the visions of chapters 8 and 9, let us take up the prophecy of the coming of the Messiah, which gives us the commencement date for the 2300 year prophecy. The Promise of the Messiah In this section we will: Highlight that the focus of prophetic utterances in the Scriptures is Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. Seek to understand how literal time is calculated from symbolic Bible prophecy. Establish that an understanding of the prophecy dealing with the cleansing of the sanctuary is linked to the coming of the Messiah. In Bible prophecy it is found that, when time is mentioned in a symbolic setting, the application of the time prophecy can be accurately calculated from history and using the rules which the Bible itself establishes. 1. In symbolic Bible prophecy to what time period does a day, a week, and a year refer? ANS. a) In symbolic prophecies one day equals one ...... (Num. 14:34; Ezek. 4:4-6). b) The priestly calendar month contained 30 days and their year 360 days (Gen. 7:11; 8:3,4). Hence a month in prophecy would equal 30 years and a prophetic year would equal 360 literal years. Even though the Jews reckoned by 360 day years, they were fully aware that the natural year was slightly longer (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, cols 48-50; vol. 16, col.725). 2. Under what circumstances was Jesus proclaimed the Messiah? ANS. Jesus was proclaimed the Messiah at the time that John the Baptist ............ Jesus in the Jordan (Luke 3:21,22; John 1:32,33,35-37,40,41). Messiah is the Hebrew word for Anointed and Christ is the Greek equivalent. Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost at His baptism and hence became the Christ. 3. Can the date of Christs baptism be established? ANS. Yes! John began to baptise in the ......... year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar (Luke 3:1-3). Luke mentions a number of important personages living at the time when Jesus was baptised. Beginning with 457 BC, when the decree to rebuild Jerusalem went into effect, 69 prophetic weeks or 483 years reach to the year AD 27. According to the non-accession year method of reckoning, Tiberius 15th year would have begun on October 1, AD 27. Therefore, since the biblical and historical records harmonise, we can assume that AD 27 was the date of Jesus baptism. At this time Jesus was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). This text does not seek to establish His exact age, but simply states that He was at the age when the Jews considered a man had arrived at full maturity, and was thus eligible to accept the duties of public life. 4. How many years did Daniels prophecy indicate would elapse from the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem unto Messiah the prince? ANS. Sixty nine weeks (.. weeks plus ... weeks) or 483 (69x7) years (Dan. 9:25). Several decrees dealing with the return of the Jews and the restoration of Jerusalem are recorded in Scripture. The first occurred in the first year of Cyrus (about 537 BC, Ezra 1:1-4), the second in the reign of Darius I (around 520 BC, Ezra 6:1-12), the third in the seventh year of Artaxerxes (458/457 BC, Ezra 7:1-26). (Artaxerxes stopped the rebuilding of the walls about a decade later (Ezra 4:7-24), but repeated his authorization of 457 BC in 444 BC allowing the city walls to be completed in the same year - Neh. 2:9.)The decree of Artaxerxes in 457 BC was the first to give the Jews signal spiritual, civil and judicial privileges amounting to autonomy under the larger umbrella of the Persian empire (Ferch, A.J. 1986. Commencement date for the seventy-week prophecy, p.74. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). The seventh year of Artaxerxes ran from autumn 458 BC until autumn 457 BC. Considering that this decree did not go into effect until Ezra reached Jerusalem (the journey from Babylon to Jerusalem

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took several months), the date 457 BC can be accepted with confidence (Colliers Encyclopedia, 1974, vol. 2, p.706; Hasel, G.F. 1986. Interpretations of the chronology of the seventy weeks, pp.49,50. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy; Ezra 7:7-9). Now 483 years stretches from 457 BC to AD 27! In our calculations we must remember that in changing from BC to AD time there is no year zero. Hence, 483-457 = 26+1 (one is added as there is no year zero) = 27. Indeed, this remarkable prophecy establishes that the method of prophetic reckoning outlined in question 1 is accurate, but more importantly indicates that the babe born in the manger of Bethlehem was the Son of God. John the Baptist recognised this fact and his words of affirmation are recorded in Mark 1, verses 3. He declared, Prepare the way of the Lord. Jesus Himself declared of this prophecy, The time is fulfilled.... (Mark 1:15). 5. What additional details does the prophecy give us? ANS. Jesus was to be cut off in the ......... of the last week (Dan. 9:26,27 first part). The last week or last seven years of the prophecy are divided into two equal parts. It is confidently stated that Jesus ministry would last for 3 years. Jesus ministry appears to have lasted for this time as He attended three Passover feasts and one unnamed feast (John 2:13, 5:1, 6:4, 12:1), which was probably also a Passover. Jesus then died at the time of the Passover (AD 31 - Matt. 26:17-32). The seventy weeks were set aside for the Jewish people (Dan. 9:24). When Stephen was stoned, the gospel then went to the Gentiles. This is considered to have taken place in AD 34 which was possibly also the time of Pauls conversion (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.328; Shea, W.H. 1986. The prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, pp.103,104. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). Commencement of the 2300 year Prophecy In this section we will: Establish the starting point of the longest time prophecy recorded in Scripture (cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary). As indicated in the preamble above, the angel Gabriel in an effort to explain the timing and the meaning of the cleansing of the sanctuary to Daniel gave the details of the coming of the Messiah. 6. What is the significance of the words are determined in Daniel 9, verse 24? ANS. The word means cut off. The great majority of Hebrew lexicons render the primary meaning of the Aramaic word chathak, used in this verse, as to cut, dissect, sever, to cut off, or divide. This is the only place in all Scripture that the word is given. At the time of the writing of the book of Daniel (sixth century BC), historical records indicate that its meaning was to cut off. The Hebrew word karath was used by the prophet to convey the idea that the Messiah would be crucified (Dan. 9:26); the word means cut down or asunder. Yet another Hebrew word was used to describe the destruction of the city of Jerusalem and the temple (Dan. 9:26,27 - translated decreed or determined - NIV & NKJV). Daniel was trying to make it abundantly clear to the reader that the meaning of the word he chose to anchor the longest time prophecy was out of the ordinary. He wished to convey the idea that the shorter time period of 70 weeks or 490 years was cut off from the longer time period of 2300 years (Jastrow, M. 1967. A Dictionary of the Targumim, the Talmud Babli, and Yerushalmi, and the Midrashic Literature, vol. 1, p.513; Newell, P.R. 1962. Daniel: the Man Greatly Beloved and His Prophecies, p.139; Tolhurst, A. 1983. Australasian Record, Oct. 22, pp. 6,7,14). 7. When did the 2300 year prophecy commence? ANS. The starting point of this prophecy is the same as the starting point of the prophecy relating to the coming of the Messiah, that is, 457 BC (Dan. 9:24). If the calculations of this time period are made so that the 2300 day prophecy end at Calvary, the commencement date would have been 2272 BC. This date has no historical significance. Calculations using other notable points identified by the Messianic prophecy similarly lead to non-significant dates. 8. Are we sure that the prophetic time period mentioned here covers 2300 prophetic days? ANS. Yes. In explanation we must observe that the words used in Daniel 8, verse 14, concerning the 2300 year prophecy are correctly translated unto 2300 evenings-mornings. This has led some to speculate that 1150 prophetic days are being referred to (e.g., Good News Bible). Among those who take this line of argument are notably those activated by the little horn power which seeks to deny the message of the sanctuary (Dan. 8:9-13). A simple answer to this problem is that the learned Jews who translated the Scriptures into Greek (Septuagint version) some centuries before Christ clearly

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understood the expression evenings mornings as referring to days. Other authorities agree with this (refer to Maxwell, C.M. 1981. God Cares, vol. 1, p.174). The expression evening morning can be compared with the description of the days of creation where it is stated the evening and the morning were the first day or one day and so on for the remaining days (Gen. 1:5,8,13,19,23,31). The fact must also be noted that no historically significant event took place 1150 years (or even days) after 457 BC, the same cannot be said when the figure 2300 is taken! A concerted effort has been made by some critics to apply the prophecy of Daniel 8, verse 14, to Antiochus Epiphanes. Antiochus was one of the Seleucid kings (reigned 175-164 BC) whose domain included Syria and part of Asia. He was a relatively weak and somewhat tragic king who reigned near the end of a line of kings. Antiochus desecrated the Jewish sanctuary and interrupted the services for three years and 10 days (1090 days - 1 Maccabees 1:54-59; 4:52-54 apocrypha). During this period he erected an altar to the Greek god Zeus in the temple and sacrificed unclean animals upon it (Bright, J. 1960. A History of Israel, pp.401-412). It can be observed readily that the time period required by the prophecy is not fulfilled by this king, even if we were to admit that the prophecy refers to 1150 literal days rather than 2300 prophetic days. Candid scholars uniformly reject the application of this prophecy to Antiochus (Hasel, G.F. 1986. Fulfilments of prophecy, pp.319-321. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). It may be objected that the heavenly sanctuary cannot be trodden under foot (Dan. 8:13). The heavenly sanctuary can, indeed, be trodden under foot in the same way as wilful sinners tread the Son of God under foot (Heb. 10:29). Such sinners have a casual regard for the message of salvation and the Saviour. In the same manner, those who wilfully reject the great issues brought to our understanding by the study of the heavenly sanctuary reject our High Priest, Jesus Christ. The Cleansing of the Sanctuary In this section we will: Review the main features of the ceremonies carried out on the Day of Atonement (cleansing of the earthly sanctuary). Outline the nature of the activities in the heavenly sanctuary symbolised by the ceremonies carried out on the Day of Atonement. The cleansing of the sanctuary as introduced in Daniel 8, verse 14, is against the backdrop of the little horn power obscuring the truths of the sanctuary, treading them underfoot, and persecuting the saints (vs.9-13). The angel tells Daniel that God will allow matters to continue for a prescribed period of time, then He will cleanse the sanctuary. Irrespective of what modern translators consider the text to mean, it is most instructive to understand how the Jews anciently regarded the verse. The Septuagint translation of the Bible made anciently by the Jews (and in use in Jesus day) rendered the word describing the work in the sanctuary at the end of the 2300 years as cleansed. It is interesting to note that the Theodotian translation (Greek translation by the Jew Theodotian) similarly rendered the word cleansed, as have a number of translations from ancient to modern times, including Knoxs version , Jeromes Vulgate (Maxwell, C.M. 1981. God Cares, vol. 1, pp.175,187; Goldstein, C. 1988. 1844 Made Simple, pp.65,66) and the recent (1988) Jewish translation into English (Tanakh, The Holy Scriptures). The Hebrew word used in Daniel 8, verse 14, which has been translated as cleansed in the above examples, is nisdaq which is derived from the verb sadaq. The basic meaning of the native verb is be just, righteous, and indicates conformity to a moral standard (Harris, R.L., Archer, G.L. & Waltke, B.K. eds. 1980. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, vol. 2, p.752). Translators have commonly rendered the word be put right, be put in the right condition, be righted, be declared right, be justified, be vindicated, and be cleansed. Now the earthly sanctuary was unclean owing to the confessed sins of the people being symbolically transferred to it (Lev. 16:16,30). In the daily sanctuary service the transfer of the record of confessed sins was symbolised by the act of applying some of the blood of the sacrifice in the holy place; this application was necessary before the priest was considered to have completed the initial phases of the atonement (Lev. 4:5-7,20,26,31,35; 10:17). On the Day of Atonement the sanctuary was to be cleansed of sin or unrighteousness (for uncleanness is unrighteousness - Isa. 64:6; 1 John 1:9; 5:17). We notice further that something which is without iniquity or sin is considered in the Bible to be just and right (Deut. 32:4; Rom. 3:23-26; 1 Peter 3:18). It follows that when the accumulated record of confessed sins of the penitent believers was removed by the just judge (God), the sanctuary was declared to be just and righteous (or clean). The moral standard, the law, had been satisfied. Thus, God is seen to be right in delivering His people. On account of these understandings and owing to the fact that the ideas of righteousness and justice occur in poetic parallelism (the same idea is expressed in different words often in the same verse) with ideas of purity and cleanness (e.g., Job 4:17; 15:14; 17:9; Eccles. 9:2), the Jewish mind could go naturally to Leviticus 16 for a parallel to Daniel 8, verse 14. In order to confirm the idea that judgment is the issue here introduced, we might also mention the judgment parallels found in Daniel chapters 7 and 8 (refer to the EXHIBIT). 9. On the Day of Atonement anciently, what aspects of the ceremonies were emphasized on this day of judgment? ANS. a) The first aspect of the service involved the people. This was the regular morning service which was offered ................(Exod. 29:38-42; Num. 28:3-10).

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The morning and evening services signified the reconsecration of the congregation to God and their constant dependence upon Him. The children of Israel, although they had confessed their sins, were to afflict themselves on the Day of Atonement, otherwise their sins would be returned upon them (Lev. 23:27-29). In other words, they were instructed that eternal life was theirs as they continued to be obedient through faith until the end (Ezek. 18:24; 33:13). b) The second aspect of the service involved the high priest offering a sacrifice for ........... and his........(Lev. 16:6). Before the blood of the animal sacrifice was brought into the most holy place, the high priest brought incense therein and lit it before the ark of the covenant (vs. 12,13). Then the blood of the bullock was brought in and sprinkled according to the commandment. Thus, the high priest made an atonement for himself and his household (v.11). The high priest was now free from sin, and thus was a fit representative of Christ and could now mediate on behalf of others. c) The third aspect of the service involved the high priest offering a goat for the ......... and for the sanctuary (Lev. 16:15,16). He then symbolically transferred the confessed sins which had accumulated in the sanctuary to the ...... goat which represented Satan (Lev. 16:21). The blood of the Lords goat satisfied the claims of the law in regards to the confessed sins of the people which had accumulated in the sanctuary throughout the year. Atonement was thus made for the sanctuary or, in other words, it was declared free from sin. Although each individual had confessed their sins throughout the year, and they had been forgiven, the record of the sins still remained in the sanctuary. When this record was blotted out, the atonement or reconciliation was complete (Lev. 16:20). This ceremony took place in the most holy place before the ark of the covenant and represented the high point of the services. The high priest (representing Christ our Mediator) now went from the most holy place in the tabernacle, bearing the confessed and forgiven sins upon himself, and placed them on the head of the live goat which represented Satan (Lev. 16:21). This was his last act in the sanctuary. Satan was thus symbolised as bearing the ultimate penalty for the confessed sins of the righteous. We notice that the goat received the accumulated sins from the hands of the high priest (representing Christ), and the high priest sent the goat away. Thus, the live goat represented someone else than Christ. We notice that the blood of this goat was not shed, which reaffirms the conclusion that this goat did not represent Christ (Lev. 17:11). 10. What happened on the antitypical Day of Atonement which commenced in 1844? ANS. Christ our High Priest began the second apartment phase of His ministry in the heavenly sanctuary and commenced the work of cleansing. The apostle Paul in Hebrews makes it abundantly clear that the sanctuary and its services on earth have their counterparts in heaven (Heb. 9:21,23,24). The high priest served during the year in the holy place (mediatorial work) and his final work (judicial) was in the most holy place. The activity in the two apartments and their sequential usage is also a feature of Christs ministration in heaven. Christs ministry encompasses two phases. Daniel, the prophet, pictured the coming of Christ to commence the final (judicial) phase of His work in majestic terms (Dan. 7:9,10,13,14). 11. Do the Scriptures speak clearly regarding the purification of the sanctuary in heaven? ANS. Yes, it is necessary that the sanctuary in heaven should be ............ with the blood of Christ (Heb. 9:23). Just as in the earthly sanctuary the confessed sins of the people were transferred to the sanctuary, so the confessed sins of Gods faithful are transferred to the record books in the heavenly sanctuary. The records of the lives of all men and women are held in heaven (Dan. 7:10; Rev. 20:12). In case any should object that Gods holy heaven cannot be polluted with sin, we should remember that Christ became sin for us without destroying His holiness (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 9:28), and that heaven has been polluted already through the rebellion of Lucifer and his followers (Rev. 12:7-9). 12. What item of furniture in the tabernacle was associated especially with the work on the Day of Atonement? ANS. The ark of the covenant containing the law of God or the .............. (Lev. 16:13-15). The services on the Day of Atonement were centred about the ark of the covenant, as it symbolised matters to do with mercy and justice. Now the ark was absent from the second temple according to historical records (built about 500 year before Christ) - 2 Maccabees 2:4-6 - apocrypha; Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, pp.367,618; Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 15, col. 1167. The temple was destroyed in AD 70. Therefore, our attention is directed to the heavenly sanctuary where it is recorded that the heavenly ark of His covenant is present (Rev. 11:18,19). This is the only sanctuary which really counts, for it is the true sanctuary (Heb. 8:1,2,5). It is important to notice that Christs ministry in the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary finishes before the execution of

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judgement, the giving of rewards, and the destruction of the wicked take place (Dan. 12:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:14-17; Rev. 20:7-9). 13. The 2300 year prophecy pointed to the antitypical Day of Atonement commencing in 1844, was this date associated with any particularly significant event or series of events? ANS. Yes! A most remarkable religious revival occurred during the early part of the nineteenth century. Parishioners and ministers of many religious persuasions began to believe from their study that some significant event was about to transpire on this earth. We should remember that the remarkable phenomenon of the falling of the stars in 1833, which directed many peoples attention to God, helped to focus attention on Gods word. The cleansing of the sanctuary was the focus of the preaching, and it was generally believed that the year 1844 would be marked by the return of Christ to this earth (it was generally believed that the sanctuary represented the earth). The message of Christs near return swept throughout the countries of this world with preachers from all major denominations participating. Indeed, in the Scandinavian countries child preachers (ages six to teens) participated in this remarkable phenomenon in fulfilment of the prophecy of Joel 2. When asked the reasons for their unusual activities these children quoted Joel 2, verses 28 and 29, and Revelation 14, verse 7. The message that the hour of Gods judgment had begun was being brought before the people for the hour was at hand! With the passing of the time and no return of Christ, a large number of people relinquished their faith or slipped into lukewarmness. Others, believing that the incredible events could not have been directed other than by God, restudied the subject of the sanctuary and realised that it was the cleansing of the sanctuary in heaven which was involved rather than the cleansing of the earth by fire. Christ was entering His final phase of ministry (pre-advent investigative judgment) before returning to this earth! (Maxwell, C.M. 1985. God Cares, vol.2, pp.353-371). 14. When Christ our High Priest makes an end to reconciling or atonement, what event transpires? ANS. Mercys door will be forever closed. The declaration is made He who is unjust, let him be ......... still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be .............. still; he who is holy, let him be holy still (Dan. 12:1,2; Rev. 22:11). Just as in the earthly Day of Atonement the high priest made an end to reconciling or making an atonement (Lev. 16:20), so in the heavenly sanctuary our Intercessor will one day stand up and declare time finished (Dan. 12:1). Then the door of probation will be closed forever. The rewards of all will have been decided. The only work that then remains will be to place the confessed sins on the head of Satan (for he must accept the responsibility for placing temptation in the pathway of the believer) and send him into the land of separation, which is eternal oblivion (Rev. 20:10). We note that the sin question in the world will be forever resolved before Christ finishes His ministry in the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary. Those who are righteous will be declared righteous for all eternity and those who have rejected Gods mercy and justice will be lost (Rev. 22:11). For us, living on the borders of eternity, it is important to afflict our soul (Isa. 58), and to live by faith continually. God will be sanctified in His people in this world (Rev. 14:7; Ezek. 20:41; 28:25; 36:23; 39:27,28). Let us each choose to allow God to do His marvellous work in us.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. a) year b) 2. baptised 3. fifteenth 4. 7, 62 5. middle 6. 7. 8. 9. a) continually b) himself, house c) people, live 10. 11. purified 12. Testimony 13. 14. unjust, righteous

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EXHIBIT: Parallels between Daniel chapters 7 and 8. The later chapter amplifies sections of the
former
EVENT/FEATURE Sequence of worldly powers Daniel 7 lion, first kingdom (Babylon), vs.4,17 bear, second kingdom (Medo-Persia), vs.5,17 leopard, third kingdom (Greece), vs.6, 17 dreadful beast, fourth kingdom (pagan Rome), vs. 7,19,23; then the little horn power (papal Rome) comes from fourth beast, vs. 8,24 Daniel 8 ram (Medo-Persia), vs.3,4,20 goat (Greece), vs.5-8,21

Status of saints in fourth kingdom Period of supremacy of little horn power Contest of little horn power is with heaven Attitude of little horn power to Christ

oppression, vs.21,25 3 times or 1260 years of supremacy, vs.25-28 (cf. Rev. 11: 2,3; 12: 6,14) pompous words spoken against Most High, v.25 persecute saints of Most High, v.25 pompous attitude, vs. 8,20,25 intends to change times and law (divine law), v.25 Gods answer to the pompous words and destructive ways of the little horn is provided in the investigative judgment; God comes with fire and cloud, vs.9-14; this reminds of the fire and cloud associated with the earthly sanctuary (cf. Num. 9:15,16) judgment activities highlighted; phase 1, vs. 9-14 appears to vindicate saints, vs.18,22

fierce king (pagan and papal Roman power) arises, vs.9,23 oppression, vs.10,24,25 Time unspecified but compare Dan. 8:24,25 with Rev. 13:5-7 (42 months or 1260 years); ends at time appointed, v.19 exalts to host of heaven, v.10 exalts to Prince of host, v.11 exalted itself against Christ, vs.11,25 salvation or daily ministry of Christ obscured, vs.11,12 (cf. Heb. 8,9) cast truth of God to ground, v.12 allusions made to sanctuary throughout chapter: sanctuary animals (ram, goat, vs. 3-5; holy ones of v.13 remind of cherubim; four horns of v. 8 remind of altar imagery , cf. Exod. 27:2; 30:2) sanctuary and truths surrounding it are attacked, vs.11,12 cleansing and vindication of sanctuary, vs. 13,14 How long? This question often refers to judgment and vindication of saints (cf. Ps. 6; 13: 1,2; 35; 89; 94: 3; Hab. 1:2-4; Zech. 1:12; Rev. 6: 9-11 truth cast to the ground will be restored, v. 14 (cf. Rev. 14:6-12; 18:1) not until two thousand three hundred days (or evenings-mornings), v.14; these are sanctuary days (cf. Exod. 27:20,21, here the discourse also speaks of evenings and mornings) time of the end, v.17 many days in the future, v.26 fierce king is broken, vs.23,25

Sanctuary issues are the focus of the little horns activities

View of the Christs activities in heaven (phase 1 of the judgment in the sanctuary)

Time when amends is expected

at the time of the investigative judgment, vs.25-27

Nature of amends (phase 2 of the judgment) Nature of Gods kingdom

little horn power destroyed, vs.11,26 dominion of powers taken away, v.12 saints possess the kingdom, vs.18,22 everlasting, vs.14,27

not dependant upon human power, v.25

Source: Ford, D. 1960. Ministry, January, pp.18-21; Ford, D. 1965. Ministry, December, pp.34-36; Maxwell, C.M. 1981. God Cares, Vol. 1, p.285; Shea, W.H. 1986. Unity of Daniel, pp.165 -255. In Holbrook, F.B. (ed), Symposium on Daniel; Thiele, E.R. 1947. Outline Studies in Daniel, pp.59-97.

11. THE SANCTUARY AND THE JUDGMENT

While few of us have been involved in any aspect of the legal system, the idea of judgment immediately brings a number of things into a sharp focus: the law or standard against which we are being assessed, the judge, and the options that are open to those who will deliver the sentence. Just as in worldly courts the standard accepted by society must be upheld, so in the courts of heaven Gods standard of justice and right will be upheld. In the drama transpiring on this earth, we are the actors and must one day give an account of how we have handled the privileges which have come our way to learn about God and share this information with others. As introduced in the last lesson, the Day of Atonement was regarded by the Jewish people as a day of judgment, a day when all were to give careful attention to their standing before God. The Bible speaks a great deal about the judgment, and this is the subject which we will investigate particularly in this lesson. Almost immediately following the solemn Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles was commemorated as the last feast in the yearly round of services. This was a feast of rejoicing that all harvests had been gathered, that the yearly work had been completed, and that they were accepted by God. The feast pointed forward to the coming of the Lord of heaven to gather the harvest of the earth. It pointed to the consummation of all things. Hence, it is evident that the commencement of the antitypical Day of Atonement in 1844 focuses our attention with rivetting gaze on the most wonderful event of the ages - the coming of the King, Jesus Christ, in glory. Indeed, this event must soon come to pass. Cleansing In this section we will: Remind that the central purpose of the earthly Day of Atonement (judgment day) ceremonies involved assurance of salvation to the repentant sinner and a declaration of the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Impress upon the reader that today is the day of opportunity and decision. The Hebrew word nisdaq has been translated more than one way. The words cleansed, restored and vindicate agree with the sense of the passage. Irrespective of which word we choose to use in Daniel 8, verse 14, our attention is drawn to the heavenly sanctuary and the work of our High Priest, Jesus Christ. The word cleansed directs the mind of the reader to Leviticus chapter 16 and indicates that the heavenly sanctuary is being cleansed (begun 1844) and that Christ our High Priest is completing His final work (judicial atonement) in the heavenly sanctuary preparatory to the second coming. The word restored again directs the reader to the restoration of the purity of the Old Testament sanctuary on the Day of Atonement. Now in this anti-typical Day of Atonement (since 1844), the truth of the sanctuary service has been restored with its focus on the ministry of Jesus Christ in the heavenly sanctuary. The word vindicated again directs us to the activities in the heavenly sanctuary since 1844. Through the events transpiring there, God is shown before the unfallen worlds to be just, fair and righteous. It is of interest to note that the Jewish scholars who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew to Greek (Septuagint version) in pre-Christian times (before Christs birth) translated Daniel 8, verse 14, to give the meaning of cleansed. The root word from which nisdaq is derived (sadaq), and its derivatives, is often connected in the Bible to passages which have to do with skill in law, judgment, and justice (e.g., 2 Sam. 15:4; 1 Kings 8:32; 2 Chron. 6:23; Deut. 25:1). In ancient Hebrew literature the word was also commonly used when referring to judicial matters (Jastrow, M. 1967. A Dictionary of the Targumim, the Talmud Babli and Yerushalmi, and the Midrashic Literature, vol. 2, p.1263). The word cleansed conveys the idea that a final work of restoration is being carried out in the sanctuary in heaven by Christ our High Priest. 1. On the Day of Atonement, what was the central purpose of the services? ANS. To cleanse or purify the entire camp of Israel from sin. a) .............. the people from sin (Lev. 16:30). b) Removing ................. from the sanctuary on account of the sins of the children of Israel which had been symbolically transferred to it during the year (Lev. 16:16). The central purpose of the ceremonies was to assure the worshippers that the blood of Christ completely covers the confessed sins of those who previously had availed themselves of the means of forgiveness. The worshippers were declared to be clean from all your sins before the Lord (Lev. 16:30,34). To the Jews the Day of Atonement was a day when forgiveness is granted to all who repent fully. It was characterised by prayers of confession being made, a practice which has come from ancient times (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, cols 1379,1382). God, through these ceremonies, declared that the repentant sinner was safe in His love, safe from the accusations of Satan.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 11 The Sanctuary and the Judgment 2. The Day of Atonement was always regarded with solemn awe. Why was this? ANS. The day was regarded as a day of judgment. The judgment theme can be observed at several levels. a) Those refusing to claim the benefits offered were ..... off from the camp (Lev. 23:29,30). b) The goat named Azazel was sent into a land cut off or the ............... (Lev. 16:21,22).

The Day of Atonement was regarded as a day of judgment and justice by the Jews (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, col. 1383). The high priest wore special garments including the breastplate of judgment during the preliminary service on this special day (Exod. 28:15). In the Old Testament it is clearly taught that the sanctuary was the place where judgment originated. Favourable judgments were made in the close vicinity of the tabernacle (Num. 11:16-30; 27:1-11), as well as unfavourable ones (Num. 16:50). When the high priest came out of the earthly sanctuary on the Day of Atonement, reconciliation was no longer possible (Lev. 16:20; 23:29-30). This impressed upon the Israelites that today is the day of salvation (Heb. 3:13; 4:7) and that God will not always contend with the unrighteous. He will make an utter end to sin and persistent sinners (Nah. 1:8,9; Rev. 22:11). Reconciliation In this section we will: Identify the basic elements of Gods ministry of reconciliation for the world (i.e., sacrificial, mediatorial and judicial activities of Jesus Christ). Indicate how each of these elements of reconciliation is highlighted through the ceremonies of the earthly sanctuary especially on the Day of Atonement. The word reconciliation or atonement (at-one-ment) means to bring (a person) back to, into peace, favour, etc., to restore [sic] to purify, or to absolve or cleanse In its broadest sense it may mean to reunite (persons or things) in harmony (The Oxford English Dictionary, 1961, vol. VIII). It is in the broadest sense that the term is used here. We notice that God has no need to change. The sinner must be reconciled to God. At the second coming the righteous will enter a relationship with God similar to that which Adam and Eve experienced in the beginning; they will be delivered from the presence of sin and be able to once again communicate face-to-face with their Lord (1 Cor. 13:12; Rev. 19:7). When sin and sinners are finally destroyed, one great pulse of harmony and gladness beats through the vast creation (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.678). 3. Was Christs death on Calvary an all sufficient atoning sacrifice? ANS. Yes, indeed! The sacrifice was sufficient for the ........ world (Rom. 5:18; 1 John 2:2). Jesus death on Calvary was for all mankind. No other sacrifice is necessary as it was not only full and complete but accepted by the Father. Thus, the repentant sinner, however vile, is justified as he/she comes in genuine faith to the Redeemer (Rom. 3:26). This is the aspect of the atonement accomplished for us by Christ as the sacrificial victim (sacrificial atonement). This aspect of the atonement is spoken of in Leviticus 17, verse 11, where it is made abundantly clear that it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. No atonement is possible without the shedding of blood. Christ offers to deliver us from the penalty of sin. May this glorious truth be ever before each one of us. 4. How does Christs act of reconciliation become effective in us? ANS. a) By accepting Christs offer - whoever desires, let him ...... the water of life freely (Rev. 22:17). b) By ........... in the light (1 John 1:7). Until the Lord lays down His priestly ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, He reaches out to save men and women. Christ died on the cross and provided the means by which all could be saved. But to be saved individuals must repent and turn to God and walk daily by faith in the power which He is able to give (justification and sanctification necessary). In this way the individual Christian is sanctified or made holy through faith. The benefits of the atoning sacrifice are thus appropriated to each individual. Paul informs us in Romans 5, verse 10, that Having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life Christ thus ministers the benefits of His sacrifice (His blood) to the believer. The benefits are not ministered to all, but just to those who accept His salvation (John 5:40). This is the aspect of the atonement wrought in us through Christs ministration as High Priest in heaven today. God wishes to deliver us both from the guilt and from the power of sin, so that the benefits of reconciliation are ours. Christs work of reconciliation or atonement continues in the courts of heaven. He is pleading His blood on behalf of sinners before the Father (intercessory atonement made up of mediatorial and judicial aspects - Heb. 4:16; Rev. 3:5). The confessed sins of the saints finally are being blotted from the books of record. As the priests in the earthly Sanctuary entered the Most Holy once a year to cleanse the Sanctuary, Jesus entered the Most Holy of the heavenly, at the end of the 2300 days of Dan. 8, in 1844, to make a final atonement for all who could be benefited by his mediation, and to cleanse the Sanctuary (White, E.G. 1858. Spiritual Gifts, vol. 1, p.162).

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The atonement is descriptive of a work performed by Jesus Christ, first as a sacrificial victim on earth, then as High Priest in heaven, for the purpose of bringing the sinner into absolute harmony or one-ness with God. It covers a period of time commencing with Christs death upon the cross where the atoning blood was shed, continuing with His mediation as priest in heaven in the first apartment of the sanctuary, and terminating with His final mediatorial work as Advocate in the most holy place of the sanctuary in heaven, in the antitypical day of atonement when sin is finally disposed of, after which, His work of making man one with God is completed, He will return to this earth, without sin unto salvation, to reward every man according as his work shall be (Kranz, A.F.J. undated. Christs Complete Atonement, pp.22,23). 5. When will the righteous inhabitants of this fallen world be purified completely from the effects of sin? ANS. At the second coming of the Lord our bodies will be glorified or put on .................. (1 Cor. 15:5154). At Christs second coming the righteous will be delivered from the presence of sin. Then death, which is the reward of sin, will be no more. 6. How were these wider aspects of reconciliation taught in the earthly sanctuary? ANS. a) In the morning and evening, sacrifice was offered in the court yard of the sanctuary. The sacrifice was provided for all the children of ......... (Exod. 29:38-42). It was the spilt blood that makes ............. for the soul (Lev. 17:11). b) In the offering of a sacrifice for sin by the penitent individual, we see the benefits of reconciliation appropriated by the person. The priest, officiating (or mediating) in the first apartment, shall make ............. for him, and it [sin] shall be ........... him (Lev. 4:31). c) The final and complete removal of the record of sin (or the ................. of the children of Israel) from the sanctuary occurred on the Day of Atonement. The service was centred in the most holy place. This service typified the removal of the record of sins of the righteous from heaven in the judgment and the placing of the responsibility for sin upon Satan (Lev. 16:16-22). It is significant to notice that the continual burnt offering was offered even on the Day of Atonement (Num. 29:7-11). This meant that, even on judgment day, God had made provision for the contrite sinner to be pardoned. The spilt blood of all the sacrifices pointed forward to Christs sacrifice (His sacrificial atonement). The priest ministered or applied the blood in the earthly sanctuary thus signifying that he bore the sin of the suppliant; again this activity occurred on the Day of Atonement (Lev. 4:26; 16:6). The ministering of the blood pointed forward to the mediatorial work of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 8:6). The judicial aspects of the atonement were the main focus of the ceremonies on the Day of Atonement. These aspects will be developed in the next section. Blotting out of Sin and the Judgment In this section we will: Focus on the judicial aspects of reconciliation brought to view by the Day of Atonement activities in the earthly sanctuary. Highlight that there is a counterpart to the blotting out of pardoned sins in the heavenly sanctuary and that the judgment takes place before Christs second coming. Emphasise that while we are in Christ we are not under condemnation. On the Day of Atonement the destinies of the people were determined (Lev. 23:28-30). This was the time when the high priest made final intercession for those who had shown sorrow for their sins and had identified with the people of God (the record of confessed sins was removed from the sanctuary in a special service); those who did not value their salvation or regard Gods ways as something to be desired were judged unworthy. These earthly activities have a counterpart in the heavenly sanctuary. There the destiny of both the righteous and the wicked are irreversibly determined before the resurrection at the second coming of the Lord. This is consistent with experience in earthly courts where investigation precedes the results of the judgment being made known publicly. Indeed, Christ clearly states that He will come with His reward (Rev. 22:12). 7. What do the services on the Day of Atonement teach regarding assurance of salvation? ANS. The condemnation of sin was removed from the individual as soon as it was confessed (individual justified). The record of confessed sin was transferred symbolically to the sanctuary by the priest. There it remained until the accumulated record of pardoned sin was symbolically removed from the sanctuary in the judgment. The high priest confessed all the sins of the people over the head of the live goat, ........... them on the head of the goat (Lev. 16:21,34). The record of pardoned sins was transferred to the sanctuary symbolically on specified occasions (e.g., unintentional

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sins). The priest either took the blood of the sacrificial victim and made an atonement by sprinkling the blood before the Lord or ate a portion of the meat thus signifying that he bore the sins in the stead of the sinner (Lev. 4:6,7,17,18; 6:30; 7:1-6; 10:17,18). However, the record of these pardoned sins remained in the sanctuary until the Day of Atonement or reconciliation (Lev. 16:21). This record is in reality a record of the times the believer exercised faith in Christs forgiveness and pardon, with Christs acceptance of the act of faith recorded against them (Rom. 3:24; 1 John 1:9). The judgment is the time when the records of confessed sins of the righteous are blotted out of existence symbolised by their removal from the sanctuary. The believer thus was assured of Gods faithfulness (Exod. 34:6,7; Treiyer, A.R. 1986. The day of atonement as related to the contamination and purification of the sanctuary, pp.228,229. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). 8. Does the Scripture speak of blotting out of pardoned sin in the pre-advent investigative judgment? ANS. a) The Bible speaks of names being blotted out from the book of...... (Exod. 32:33; Rev. 3:5; 22:19). The earthly sanctuary teaches us that the pardoned sins are blotted out in the judgment (Lev. 16:16,21). b) The physican Luke wrote about conversion, blotting out of sins, times of refreshing from the Lord, and the coming of the Lord. The blotting out of sin is placed in proximity to the latter rain and the coming of the Lord (Acts 3:19,20). The books of record are spoken of frequently in Scripture. These books contain the records of the deeds and attitudes of men and women. The books are opened for inspection by the angels in the investigative judgment (Dan. 7:9,10). Hence, they represent more than the memory of God. The blotting out or the retention of names in the book of life is on the basis of the life record contained there. The question asked is, What do you think of Christ? Has the individual sought for understanding and pardon and obtained victory over every sin? - (refer to Ezek. 18:24; Rev. 21:27). If the answer is in the affirmative the name is retained, if in the negative the name is surely blotted out (Rev. 21:27). Christ our High Priest pleads His blood on behalf of repentant sinners. Either our names or our pardoned sins will be blotted out in the investigative judgment (1 Tim. 5:24 - refer to the EXHIBIT). In the final atonement the sins of the truly penitent are to be blotted from the records of heaven (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.253). The apostle Paul reasoned with Felix of a judgment to come, that is, at some time in the future (Acts 24:25). Later, he indicated that this day would come after a period of fearful apostasy (2 Thess. 2:3). The time frame suggested is in the distant future. The apostle Peter places the time for the blotting out of sins in the period prior to the coming of Christ in glory (Acts 3:19-21). 9. Who will be required to stand in the pre-advent judgment? ANS. Those who have made a profession of faith in Christ and have their names recorded in the book of life. We notice that judgment commences with the ........ of God or the church (1 Pet. 4:17; 1 Tim. 3:15). The pre-advent judgment considers only those (living and dead) who have their names entered into the book of life or, in other words, those who profess to be Gods children (Phil. 4:3; Heb. 12:33; White, E.G. 1973. The Faith I Live By, p. 210). Those who have maintained their faith (their saving relationship with Christ) to the end will be saved or have their names retained in the book of life (Matt. 24:13; Rev. 3:5). Those who have chosen not to accept Jesus Christ are condemned already (Heb. 3:18-4:2; John 3:18). At the second coming, Christ brings His rewards with Him, that is, the verdict of the pre-advent judgment is evident (Matt. 16:27; 1 Thess. 4:13-17). The execution of judgment upon Satan and his followers takes place after the millennium (Rev. 20:8-15). 10 . Does the work of the judgment contradict the concept of justification? ANS. No! The idea of living by faith without associated works being seen is a proposition without credibility. The apostle James clearly states that faith without works is really evidence that faith does not exist (James 2:14-17; Blazen, I.T. 1986. Justification and judgment, pp.339-368. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, and the Nature of Prophecy). Thus, it should not be surprising that a persons faith will be judged by the deeds observed in that persons life (Gal. 6:7). 11. Are forgiven sins available for perusal in the pre-advent investigative judgment? ANS. a) The Bible indicates that the pardoned sins of the righteous are still on record, but with the pardon of God stamped over them (1 John 1:9; Ps. 32:1,2; Matt. 10:26). The Scriptures clearly inform us that every work and thought will be considered in the judgment whether it is ...... or whether it is ...... (Eccles. 12:14). b) A righteous person who casts away confidence in God must face the entire life record and All the righteousness which he has done ........ ..... be remembered (Matt. 18:32-34; Ezek. 18:24-26). Our text in Ecclesiastes emphatically states that every good and evil deed will be considered. This implies that a complete record is available, a conclusion confirmed elsewhere in Scripture (Matt. 12:36,37; Rom. 2:16; 1 Cor. 4:5). When the Scripture records that pardoned sins are to be remembered no more or cast into the depths of the sea or

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removed as far as the east is from the west (Jer. 31:34; Mic. 7:19; Ps. 103:12), it does not necessarily imply that no record of pardoned sin is kept. These phrases are rather strong statements expressing the abundance of the pardon offered. Our sins are also said to be behind Gods back (Isa. 38:17). We cannot logically hold that sins can simultaneously be held behind Gods back and separated as far as the east is from the west. These are forms of expression which give us assurance that while we are in Christ we are not under condemnation. When we confess our sins, Gods forgiveness is complete and our guilt is removed (Rom. 3:19,20; Heb. 10:22; 1 John 1:9). Our sins are forgiven or covered (Ps. 32:1). One of the basic meanings of the Hebrew word used here which is translated covered is conceal. Confessed sin is covered sin (Ps. 85:2; Rom. 4:7). In other words, our confessed sins are concealed by the merits of Christs blood (Col. 3:3). All who have truly repented of sin, and by faith claimed the blood of Christ as their atoning sacrifice, have had pardon entered against their names in the books of heaven; as they have become partakers of the righteousness of Christ, and their characters are found to be in harmony with the law of God, their sins will be blotted out, and they themselves will be accounted worthy of eternal life.... (White, E.G. 1958. The Faith I Live By, p.212). If we subsequently reject the Saviour, we take responsibility for our own sins (Matt. 18:3234). We are informed that every secret thing, the thoughts, and every idle word will come in review before God (Eccles. 12:14; Matt. 12:36; Rom. 2:16; 1 Cor. 4:5). The Heavenly Judgment Scene and the Standard Used In this section we will: Outline details of the pre-advent judgment revealed in Scripture. Indicate that the standard used in the judgment is Gods law (transcript of His character). The most significant question is, What have you done with Christ? 12. Who is seen coming to the Father and mediating with Him in the pre-advent investigative judgment? ANS. Jesus Christ or the Son of ..... (Dan. 7:9,10,13; Rev. 3:5). In His high priestly role, Christ is our Mediator before the Father (1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1; Matt. 10:32,33). In other words, Christ pleads the case or makes final representation or atonement before God the Father on behalf of those who genuinely exercise faith in Him (Gen. 18:25; Matt. 10:32; Acts 10:42). The divine Intercessor presents the plea that all who have overcome through faith in His blood be forgiven their transgressions, that they be restored to their Eden home, and crowned as joint heirs with Himself to `the first dominion. Micah 4:8 (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.484; Rev. 3:5). The role of our divine Intercessor is presented powerfully in the story of Joshua and the Angel (Zech. 3:1-5: White, E.G. 1948. Testimonies for the Church, vol.5, pp.472-474). Here Christ acts as the deciding judge (John 5:22; Hardinge, L. 1991. With Jesus in His Sanctuary, p.542), the one who defends true believers before the hosts of heaven against the accusations of Satan. The Angel represents Christ (Gen. 32:24,30; Josh. 5:13-15; Hos. 12:4,5; cf. John 1:18; Rev. 19:10). He pleads His blood on our behalf before the Father, the presiding judge (Dan. 7:9,10). This intercessory role continues until He puts off His priestly robes. He is then crowned King and also makes known the decisions of the judgment at His coming (Dan. 7:14; Matt. 16:27). The execution of the judgment by Christ on the wicked takes places at the end of the 1000 years (John 5:22,27; Rev. 20:6-10). It is then that He rules with a rod of iron (Rev. 19:15). 13. What role has God the Father in the pre-advent judgment? ANS. The Father presides or is ......... at the judgment (Dan. 7:9,10). The words cast down literally mean to set up or to erect In these verses an awesome judgment scene is portrayed in which all the heavenly hosts are involved. Christ promises to confess the names of those who have a living connection with Him before the Father and the holy angels (Rev. 3:5). He promises to be our Mediator. How important for human beings, then, to be aware of the events which are even now transpiring in the heavenly courts. The Holy Spirit is involved in the judgment in that He expresses the heartfelt feelings of the individual to Christ (Rom. 8:26). All heaven is involved in our salvation! 14. What is the standard in the pre-advent judgment? ANS. The law of ........... (James 2:12; Eccles. 12:13,14). The law of God points us to the pathway of liberty for it points us to the Saviour who gave the law. The law is a transcript of Gods character and shows clearly the imperfections in our characters in just the same way as a mirror shows the true state of the person who looks therein (James 1:22-24). The law has no power in itself to change us, but Christ provides both freedom from the guilt of sin and power over sin. Hence, the believer is freed from sins stranglehold through faith and gains the highest liberty. Jesus said, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word (John

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 11 The Sanctuary and the Judgment 14:23).

15. What lessons does the earthly sanctuary teach us about the pre-advent investigative judgment and the standard used in the judgment? ANS. a) The high priest or mediator between God and mankind also represented ......... (Heb. 9:6,7,11,12). Christ our High Priest is also our Mediator just as in the earthly sanctuary the high priest was the mediator (Heb. 8:6). In the earthly sanctuary, the high priest acted as a mediator for those who participated fully in the spiritual activities of the Day of Atonement (Lev. 16:16,17). In the heavenly sanctuary, Christ undertakes to confess or represent Christians, who abide in Him, before the Father in heaven. Those who deny Him, He judges as unworthy of representation in the heavenly court (Matt. 10:32,33). b) The main aspects of the services on the Day of Atonement (judgment day) were held in the most holy place before the ark of the covenant which held the ........... of the law (Lev. 16:12-14; Exod. 25:16; 31:18). Obedience to Gods revealed will (summarised in His law) is the standard used in the judgment (John 14:15; Heb. 5:9). God has provided, in all ages, strength to enable victory over sin. The principles of His kingdom are just, for He provides the means by which these principles may be obeyed (Hab. 2:4; Rom. 4:13; 1 Cor. 10:13). The Purpose of the Judgment In this section we will: Emphasize that the pre-advent judgment in heaven coincides with Gods last great call to the peoples of this earth to accept salvation. Outline the functions of the pre-advent judgment for the inhabitants of this universe. 16. Does God need to conduct a special judgment in order to determine who is righteous and who is not? ANS. The Scripture records, The Lord ......... those who are His (2 Tim. 2:19). God knows the secrets of the mind, and understands the course that a persons life will take (Pss. 44:21; 94:11). As an example we might quote Cyrus. One and a half centuries before Cyrus was born, the Bible speaks of his deeds (Isa. 44:28; 45:1-3). With such foreknowledge it becomes evident that God does not need a judgment to decide who are His servants (1 Pet. 1:2). Nevertheless, the Bible speaks of an investigative judgment near the close of earths history. Indeed, we find that the Scriptures record that God investigates before sentence is passed, even though every detail of the case is fully known (e.g., Gen. 11:5; 18:21). This principle was first established in Eden and is illustrated on a number of occasions in the Scriptures (Gen. 3:8-19). For example, the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah were well known to the Lord, yet he personally investigated (investigative judgment) and dialogued with Abraham about His intended dealings with the cities. Abraham thus understood that Gods dealings were fair and just. This experience is recorded for our benefit, so that we may more fully appreciate the nature of the investigative judgment taking place today. 17. What special work takes place on earth in association with the judgment in heaven? ANS. The judgment is associated with the worldwide proclamation of the everlasting ......... in its fullness (Rev. 14:6,7) An understanding of the first angels message also implies an understanding of the sanctuary doctrines (Dan. 8:11-14). The little horn power and her accomplices (Roman Catholic Church and apostate Protestantism) have obscured the truths of Gods word, particularly those associated with the sanctuary. We are assured that the court [judgment] shall be seated, and they shall take away his dominion (Dan. 7:26). The dominion or control of these powers will be broken by the clear and certain truths of Gods words in the period of Gods judgment. The great rousing call which is to ring through this earth is based on the certain teachings of the Bible. The cry is, Come out of her [Babylon], my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues (Rev. 18:4). God is not willing that any should perish in sin. This is Gods last call to a world doomed to destruction! 18. What are the functions of the pre-advent investigative judgment? ANS. a) The knowledge of the investigative judgment functions to encourage a close, meaningful relationship between Christ and His disciples preparatory to His coming. Jesus prayer was that His disciples be ..... in Us (John 17:11,21,22; Joel 2:27-29). The announcement that the judgment has commenced is also an announcement that Christ is coming, and that those who would welcome Him in peace have a work to complete in Gods vineyard (Rev. 14:7,14-16). The parable of the ten virgins instructs us that the development of a close relationship is the work of preparation to be accomplished by the

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individual before the bridegroom comes (Matt. 25:1-10). In the parable of the marriage supper an examination of the guests was held before the supper to determine who was fit to participate, who was wearing the robe (Christs righteousness - Matt. 22:1-13). The work of preparation described here is the work which the first disciples participated in before Pentecost. The judgment is to bring people into unity, the one-ness, the at-one-ment, that Jesus prayed for on the way to the Cross (Maxwell, C.M. 1985. God Cares, vol. 2, p.352; John 17:20-22). The necessity for this unity is apparent when we consider the experience which those who live in the time of the judgment must go through (Rev. 7:13-15; 13:14-17). This work of purifying the life was taught in the earthly sanctuary (Lev. 16:30). A similar work is required today in this antitypical Day of Atonement. b) The judgment functions to give to the world and to the assembled universe the clearest demonstration that the law or .................. of God were not abolished at the cross and that the precepts of the law may be kept through faith (Rev. 14:12). Having failed in his accusations against God, Satan was defeated and God was vindicated at the cross by the marvellous display of the inseparable nature of Gods mercy and justice (law) - (John 12:31-33; White, E.G. 1979. Faith and Works, pp.118-119). He now tempts people everywhere to believe that the law was abolished at the cross. The question asked of old still rings forth, What do you think about the Christ? (Matt. 22:42). In the face of a death decree upon those who believe fully in the merits of Christ and the call to obedience, Jesus presents to the world and to the universe a people who are faithful (Rev. 13:15-17; 14:4,5,12; White, E.G. 1964. That I May Know Him, p.292). God will have a clean people on earth who, because they have allowed God to cleanse them from their sin, bring honor and glory to Him. Simultaneously, God is also glorified in heaven when the sanctuary is cleansed of sin during the judgment (Goldstein, C. 1992. False Balances, p.125). God is also vindicated through His people today in the same manner in which He was vindicated anciently (e.g., Elijah 1 Kings 18). Ezekiel records, It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among them; and the nations will know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes (Ezek. 36:23-24 RSV - emphasis added). The prophet then goes on to explain how this vindication would occur. I will cleanse you. A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take out of your flesh the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances (Ezek. 36:2527 RSV). c) The investigative aspects of the judgment in the heavenly sanctuary represent the final phase of Christs work of atonement there as High Priest. The sanctuary is to be ............ (Dan. 8:14; Lev. 16:17,2022). Christ is about to return triumphant! The time of Gods investigative judgment is a time of soul searching, a time for drawing near to God, a time to put away every sin which besets us, and a time to fervently share the gospel. When God finishes His work of sanctification in His people, the cleansing can be finalised in the heavenly sanctuary. The life work of all who profess to be followers of Christ is reviewed and the names of the righteous (those who walk continually by faith) are retained in the book of life. The record of confessed and forsaken sins are removed from the records books and from the sanctuary. Jesus pleads His blood on behalf of those who have committed sins in ignorance (Heb. 9:7,11). The just demands of the law are fully satisfied by Gods mercy. Type has met antitype. The next great event is the reception of the kingdom by Christ and His coming to this earth in triumph to gather His saints. d) The judgment shows to all the hosts of heaven that God is just. The question is shall not the ........ of all the earth do ........ (Gen. 18:21,23-33). The judgment has cosmic dimensions in that the events happening on earth are connected with those happening in heaven. The restoration or cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary is a reversal of attacks of the little horn power of Daniel 8, for it demonstrates to all that the Lord has a people on this earth that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus (Rev. 14:12). The assembled intelligences of the other worlds are watching with intense interest the affairs of humanity (1 Cor. 4:9). God is showing the truthfulness of His ways to the universe (Rom. 3:4; Phil. 2:10-11; Rev. 19:2,11). The eternal security of the universe is dependant upon their perception that God is what He claims to be. The judgment further vindicates the character and government of God. When the plan of salvation is completed and rebellion and sin have been eradicated, God will stand fully vindicated before the universe (Rev. 15:3-5; White, E.G. 1962. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.433). It [the judgment] restores the rule of right in the universe. [Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980. 1989. Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (consensus document), p.233. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: a Historical Survey (1845-1863)]. The shout goes forth, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments (Rev. 16:7).

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guests was held before the supper to determine who was fit to participate, who was wearing the robe (Christs righteousness - Matt. 22:1-13). The work of preparation described here is the work which the first disciples participated in before Pentecost. The judgment is to bring people into unity, the one-ness, the at-one-ment, that Jesus prayed for on the way to the Cross (Maxwell, C.M. 1985. God Cares, vol. 2, p.352; John 17:20-22). The necessity for this unity is apparent when we consider the experience which those who live in the time of the judgment must go through (Rev. 7:13-15; 13:14-17). This work of purifying the life was taught in the earthly sanctuary (Lev. 16:30). A similar work is required today in this antitypical Day of Atonement. b) The judgment functions to give to the world and to the assembled universe the clearest demonstration that the law or .................. of God were not abolished at the cross and that the precepts of the law may be kept through faith (Rev. 14:12). Having failed in his accusations against God, Satan was defeated and God was vindicated at the cross by the marvellous display of the inseparable nature of Gods mercy and justice (law) - (John 12:31-33; White, E.G. 1979. Faith and Works, pp.118-119). He now tempts people everywhere to believe that the law was abolished at the cross. The question asked of old still rings forth, What do you think about the Christ? (Matt. 22:42). In the face of a death decree upon those who believe fully in the merits of Christ and the call to obedience, Jesus presents to the world and to the universe a people who are faithful (Rev. 13:15-17; 14:4,5,12; White, E.G. 1964. That I May Know Him, p.292). God will have a clean people on earth who, because they have allowed God to cleanse them from their sin, bring honor and glory to Him. Simultaneously, God is also glorified in heaven when the sanctuary is cleansed of sin during the judgment (Goldstein, C. 1992. False Balances, p.125). God is also vindicated through His people today in the same manner in which He was vindicated anciently (e.g., Elijah 1 Kings 18). Ezekiel records, It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among them; and the nations will know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes (Ezek. 36:23-24 RSV - emphasis added). The prophet then goes on to explain how this vindication would occur. I will cleanse you. A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take out of your flesh the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances (Ezek. 36:2527 RSV). c) The investigative aspects of the judgment in the heavenly sanctuary represent the final phase of Christs work of atonement there as High Priest. The sanctuary is to be ............ (Dan. 8:14; Lev. 16:17,2022). Christ is about to return triumphant! The time of Gods investigative judgment is a time of soul searching, a time for drawing near to God, a time to put away every sin which besets us, and a time to fervently share the gospel. When God finishes His work of sanctification in His people, the cleansing can be finalised in the heavenly sanctuary. The life work of all who profess to be followers of Christ is reviewed and the names of the righteous (those who walk continually by faith) are retained in the book of life. The record of confessed and forsaken sins are removed from the records books and from the sanctuary. Jesus pleads His blood on behalf of those who have committed sins in ignorance (Heb. 9:7,11). The just demands of the law are fully satisfied by Gods mercy. Type has met antitype. The next great event is the reception of the kingdom by Christ and His coming to this earth in triumph to gather His saints. d) The judgment shows to all the hosts of heaven that God is just. The question is shall not the ........ of all the earth do ........ (Gen. 18:21,23-33). The judgment has cosmic dimensions in that the events happening on earth are connected with those happening in heaven. The restoration or cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary is a reversal of attacks of the little horn power of Daniel 8, for it demonstrates to all that the Lord has a people on this earth that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus (Rev. 14:12). The assembled intelligences of the other worlds are watching with intense interest the affairs of humanity (1 Cor. 4:9). God is showing the truthfulness of His ways to the universe (Rom. 3:4; Phil. 2:10-11; Rev. 19:2,11). The eternal security of the universe is dependant upon their perception that God is what He claims to be. The judgment further vindicates the character and government of God. When the plan of salvation is completed and rebellion and sin have been eradicated, God will stand fully vindicated before the universe (Rev. 15:3-5; White, E.G. 1962. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.433). It [the judgment] restores the rule of right in the universe. [Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980. 1989. Christ in the heavenly sanctuary (consensus document), p.233. In Holbrook, F.B. ed. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: a Historical Survey (1845-1863)]. The shout goes forth, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments (Rev. 16:7).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 11 The Sanctuary and the Judgment e) The judgment is a statement in ......... of the saints of the Most High (Dan. 7:22; 12:1).

The judgment will proclaim in favour of those who have sacrificed all for their Master and will declare against the little horn power and those supportive of it (Dan. 7:26). The announcement that the judgment has come (Rev. 14:7) is a statement that the triumph of the saints is about to be realised. The judgment is good news for the believer who is in Christ! (Pss. 7:8-11; 26:1-5; 43:1,2). The destiny of all whether righteous or unrighteous is determined in advance of the coming of the Lord (Rev. 22:12). The resurrection of the righteous and the translation of the righteous living are rewards of judgments previously made. The Scripture states quite clearly that not all the dead are raised at Christs coming (Rev. 20:5 first part). Those that are not raised at His coming will suffer eternal shame (v.6). Let us plan to be among those who sing, Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honour and power to the Lord our God (Rev. 19:1).

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. a) cleansing b) uncleanness 2. a) cut b) wilderness 3. whole 4. a) take b) walking 5. incorruption 6. a) Israel; atonement b) atonement; forgiven c) uncleanness 7. putting 8. life 9. house 10. 11. a) good; evil b) shall not 12. Man 13. seated 14. liberty 15. a) Christ b) tablets 16. knows 17. gospel 18. a) one b) commandments c) cleansed d) Judge; right e) favor

EXHIBIT
HOW GOD DEALS WITH SIN The earthly sanctuary gives us a clear understanding concerning Gods program of dealing with sin. The entrance of sin into the universe brought guilt (Gen. 3:8; Rom. 3:19,20). God provided a means whereby men and women might be delivered from condemnation and for the human race to be saved. Not only was salvation offered to the human race, but the entire universe was to be protected against the sin problem, so that sin would not arise the second time (Nah. 1:9). It is important to note at the outset that in the Scriptures the forgiveness of sin is not regarded as synonymous with the blotting out of sin (Neh. 4:5; Jer. 18:23). Let us follow the steps in Gods plan. 1. Condemnation is removed from the sinner at confession. When the sinner laid his hand on the sacrificial victim in the old covenant dispensation, it signified that the weight of sin was transferred to the sin-bearer (i.e., he was totally dependent upon Christ; Lev. 4; Isa. 53:4,5). The sinner by the act of confession was covered, washed, cleansed or justified. It is the same today. The penitent believer is freed from an evil conscience (Heb. 10:22). Assurance takes the place of guilt; condemnation ceases (Matt. 11:28; Rom. 8:1). 2. Transference of record of confessed sins to the sanctuary. In the earthly sanctuary atonement for sin involved the ministration of the priest who took the blood of the sacrificial victim and sprinkled it in the holy place (sometimes a portion of the flesh was eaten in the holy place). By this means the records of the penitents confessed sins (faith transactions) together with the record of Christs forgiving acts were left on the horns of the altar of incense and before the veil (Lev. 4:20,26,31,35; 6:25,26,29; 10:17). Elsewhere the Scripture speaks

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of the deeds, thoughts, and words of all peoples being available to God in the judgment (Eccles. 12:13,14; Matt. 12:36,37; Rom. 2:6; 1 Cor. 4:5). The confessed sins of the righteous are spoken of as going beforehand to judgment (1 Tim. 5:24). In fact, nothing can be hidden (Luke 12:2); this includes even our sins covered by Jesus merits (Ps. 32:1,2; Matt. 10:26). Those who do not follow Christ to the end must bear the penalty of all their sins, for they have now denied the basis on which their sins were forgiven, that is faith in Christ (Matt. 18:32-34). 3. Record of confessed sins removed from the sanctuary. The sanctuary was cleansed and the confessed sins were blotted out on the Day of Atonement. On this day the Lords goat had no sin confessed over it; its blood was sprinkled before and on the mercy seat (in the most holy place), signifying that the merits of Christ's sacrifice fully satisfied the law of God, the tables of which rested below the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). Through this ceremony final atonement was made for the confessed sins of the people and for sins which they had committed ignorantly (Lev. 16:16,20,33; Heb. 9:7). The record of confessed sin now ceased to exist, for mercy and justice were satisfied (Ps. 85:9,10; in these verses the word righteousness may be translated justice). The cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary is spoken of in Daniel 8, verse 14. The final events occurring in this antitypical Day of Atonement, which include the blotting out of confessed sins, are placed by the physician Luke in close association with the coming of the Lord (Acts 3:19,20). 4. Responsibility for sin placed upon Satan. In the old covenant dispensation, on the Day of Atonement the last act in the drama of salvation was the placing of the confessed sins of the people on the head of the Azazel goat, which represented Satan. The blood of this goat was not shed (the goat was led into the wilderness to perish; Lev. 17:11), therefore it did not serve as a saviour. Through the symbolism of the sanctuary service, it was represented that the sins which Satan had led the people to commit were now placed to Satans account, thus reestablishing harmony or a state of being at one (Lev. 16:7-10). He is the originator of sin and tempts us to sin (John 8:44; Rom. 6:16; 1 John 3:8), thus he has a responsibility to bear for his part in causing sin (Ps. 7:16; Zech. 3:1-4). The Scriptures represent Satan as thrown into the lake of fire at the end of reign of sin (Ezek. 28:18; Rev. 20:10). At no stage does Satan shed blood, hence he cannot atone or act as a saviour for another (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22; 1 John 1:7). Not all aspects of God's dealings with sin could be symbolised in the sanctuary service. We notice that no symbolic activity transpired in the earthly sanctuary to convey the idea that the confessed sins of former believers returned on their own heads. Neither was there any symbolism to represent how God dealt with sins which were confessed, but not forsaken. Yet in both instances the Scripture elsewhere clearly indicates how God deals with such cases. We refer the reader to the following texts (Matt. 18:32-34 - confessed sin returns onto the head of those who turn from God; Isa. 1:11-15; Jer. 6:20; Mic. 6:6-8; 1 Sam. 15:22; Matt. 5:24: Luke 18:11-14 - sacrifices of those who were not genuinely repentant were not forgiven; Gen. 27:38-41; Hos. 8:13; Matt. 27:4.5; Heb. 12:16,17 - confessed but unforsaken sin is not forgiven).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 11 The Sanctuary and the Judgment e) The judgment is a statement in ......... of the saints of the Most High (Dan. 7:22; 12:1).

The judgment will proclaim in favour of those who have sacrificed all for their Master and will declare against the little horn power and those supportive of it (Dan. 7:26). The announcement that the judgment has come (Rev. 14:7) is a statement that the triumph of the saints is about to be realised. The judgment is good news for the believer who is in Christ! (Pss. 7:8-11; 26:1-5; 43:1,2). The destiny of all whether righteous or unrighteous is determined in advance of the coming of the Lord (Rev. 22:12). The resurrection of the righteous and the translation of the righteous living are rewards of judgments previously made. The Scripture states quite clearly that not all the dead are raised at Christs coming (Rev. 20:5 first part). Those that are not raised at His coming will suffer eternal shame (v.6). Let us plan to be among those who sing, Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honour and power to the Lord our God (Rev. 19:1).

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. a) cleansing b) uncleanness 2. a) cut b) wilderness 3. whole 4. a) take b) walking 5. incorruption 6. a) Israel; atonement b) atonement; forgiven c) uncleanness 7. putting 8. life 9. house 10. 11. a) good; evil b) shall not 12. Man 13. seated 14. liberty 15. a) Christ b) tablets 16. knows 17. gospel 18. a) one b) commandments c) cleansed d) Judge; right e) favor

EXHIBIT
HOW GOD DEALS WITH SIN The earthly sanctuary gives us a clear understanding concerning Gods program of dealing with sin. The entrance of sin into the universe brought guilt (Gen. 3:8; Rom. 3:19,20). God provided a means whereby men and women might be delivered from condemnation and for the human race to be saved. Not only was salvation offered to the human race, but the entire universe was to be protected against the sin problem, so that sin would not arise the second time (Nah. 1:9). It is important to note at the outset that in the Scriptures the forgiveness of sin is not regarded as synonymous with the blotting out of sin (Neh. 4:5; Jer. 18:23). Let us follow the steps in Gods plan. 1. Condemnation is removed from the sinner at confession. When the sinner laid his hand on the sacrificial victim in the old covenant dispensation, it signified that the weight of sin was transferred to the sin-bearer (i.e., he was totally dependent upon Christ; Lev. 4; Isa. 53:4,5). The sinner by the act of confession was covered, washed, cleansed or justified. It is the same today. The penitent believer is freed from an evil conscience (Heb. 10:22). Assurance takes the place of guilt; condemnation ceases (Matt. 11:28; Rom. 8:1). 2. Transference of record of confessed sins to the sanctuary. In the earthly sanctuary atonement for sin involved the ministration of the priest who took the blood of the sacrificial victim and sprinkled it in the holy place (sometimes a portion of the flesh was eaten in the holy place). By this means the records of the penitents confessed sins (faith transactions) together with the record of Christs forgiving acts were left on the horns of the altar of incense and before the veil (Lev. 4:20,26,31,35; 6:25,26,29; 10:17). Elsewhere the Scripture speaks of the deeds, thoughts, and words of all peoples being available to God in the judgment (Eccles. 12:13,14;

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Matt. 12:36,37; Rom. 2:6; 1 Cor. 4:5). The confessed sins of the righteous are spoken of as going beforehand to judgment (1 Tim. 5:24). In fact, nothing can be hidden (Luke 12:2); this includes even our sins covered by Jesus merits (Ps. 32:1,2; Matt. 10:26). Those who do not follow Christ to the end must bear the penalty of all their sins, for they have now denied the basis on which their sins were forgiven, that is faith in Christ (Matt. 18:32-34). 3. Record of confessed sins removed from the sanctuary. The sanctuary was cleansed and the confessed sins were blotted out on the Day of Atonement. On this day the Lords goat had no sin confessed over it; its blood was sprinkled before and on the mercy seat (in the most holy place), signifying that the merits of Christ's sacrifice fully satisfied the law of God, the tables of which rested below the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). Through this ceremony final atonement was made for the confessed sins of the people and for sins which they had committed ignorantly (Lev. 16:16,20,33; Heb. 9:7). The record of confessed sin now ceased to exist, for mercy and justice were satisfied (Ps. 85:9,10; in these verses the word righteousness may be translated justice). The cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary is spoken of in Daniel 8, verse 14. The final events occurring in this antitypical Day of Atonement, which include the blotting out of confessed sins, are placed by the physician Luke in close association with the coming of the Lord (Acts 3:19,20). 4. Responsibility for sin placed upon Satan. In the old covenant dispensation, on the Day of Atonement the last act in the drama of salvation was the placing of the confessed sins of the people on the head of the Azazel goat, which represented Satan. The blood of this goat was not shed (the goat was led into the wilderness to perish; Lev. 17:11), therefore it did not serve as a saviour. Through the symbolism of the sanctuary service, it was represented that the sins which Satan had led the people to commit were now placed to Satans account, thus reestablishing harmony or a state of being at one (Lev. 16:7-10). He is the originator of sin and tempts us to sin (John 8:44; Rom. 6:16; 1 John 3:8), thus he has a responsibility to bear for his part in causing sin (Ps. 7:16; Zech. 3:1-4). The Scriptures represent Satan as thrown into the lake of fire at the end of reign of sin (Ezek. 28:18; Rev. 20:10). At no stage does Satan shed blood, hence he cannot atone or act as a saviour for another (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22; 1 John 1:7). Not all aspects of God's dealings with sin could be symbolised in the sanctuary service. We notice that no symbolic activity transpired in the earthly sanctuary to convey the idea that the confessed sins of former believers returned on their own heads. Neither was there any symbolism to represent how God dealt with sins which were confessed, but not forsaken. Yet in both instances the Scripture elsewhere clearly indicates how God deals with such cases. We refer the reader to the following texts (Matt. 18:32-34 - confessed sin returns onto the head of those who turn from God; Isa. 1:11-15; Jer. 6:20; Mic. 6:6-8; 1 Sam. 15:22; Matt. 5:24: Luke 18:11-14 - sacrifices of those who were not genuinely repentant were not forgiven; Gen. 27:38-41; Hos. 8:13; Matt. 27:4.5; Heb. 12:16,17 - confessed but unforsaken sin is not forgiven).

12. SMOKE FILLED THE TEMPLE

Gods ways are indeed in His sanctuary. When the sacredness of the sanctuary here on earth was lost, the focus of attention shifted to the heavenly sanctuary. John, the Revelator, writing probably in the period AD 95 to 96 records a number of things about the heavenly sanctuary. Perhaps one of the most significant is contained in Revelation 15, verses 6 to 8, where it is recorded that the angels of God at the close of this worlds history emerge from the heavenly temple bearing the seven last plagues. At this time the temple is filled with smoke and no person is able to enter therein. Mankinds day of opportunity for salvation has passed. It is our intention to focus on these events in this lesson. In the last lesson we studied the service on the Day of Atonement, particularly as it related to the removal of the record of confessed sins of the righteous from the sanctuary. We pointed out that the antitypical Day of Atonement commenced in 1844 and is still in progress. This process will end some day soon, when we do not know! The Scriptures describe the pre-advent judgment in some detail and also give vital information about the close of mankinds probation here on earth. When Jesus comes, He comes with His reward. In this lesson we also wish to examine aspects of the preadvent judgment, particularly as they relate to those who profess to be Christs servants. We will also study the subject of the close of probation, and the events which will occur here on earth and in heaven in the 1000 year period following the close of probation. All Christians Judged Before Christ Returns In this section we will: Emphasise that Christ comes the second time with His reward. All the inhabitants of the earth will be considered in the judgment. Remind that there are only two classes of people recognised at Christs return - the righteous and the wicked. The general theme of a judgment occurs frequently throughout the Bible. In a sense those who have not accepted Christ as their Saviour have already decided their destiny. The judgment of those who claim to be Christians is specifically spoken of in Scripture. 1. When Christ returns to this earth the second time, how many different classes of people will he recognise? ANS. Just ..... (Rev. 14:11,12) From Genesis to Revelation there are only two classes of people ever recognised by God: the righteous and the wicked, the wheat and the tares, the wheat and the chaff, the good and the bad, the saved and the unsaved, the sheep and the goats, those separated to the right and those separated to the left by Christ. 2. How many types of harvests are mentioned in the Bible? ANS. Two harvests are mentioned as follows: a) The ........ harvest - represents the righteous (Rev. 14:15,16). b) The ........ harvest - represents the wicked (Rev. 14:18,19). The symbolism used in Revelation chapter 14 regarding the two harvests was understood by Johns contemporaries. In Palestine there were two main harvests, the harvest of the grain (April/May) and that of the grapes (late summer). In verses 15 and 16, the grain harvest clearly is being referred to as the expression translated is ripe comes from a Greek word which means to become dry or withered which is an expression applicable to cereal harvests. The grape harvest refers to the wicked. They are the recipients of Gods wrath. A similar concept is taught in the parable of the wheat and the tares. Here the servants of God bind the tares together to be burnt and then gather the wheat (Matt. 13:30). 3. What does a woman refer to in Bible prophecy? ANS. a) A virtuous woman (a chaste .........) or a woman dressed in white refers to a pure church (2 Cor. 11:2; Ps. 51:7; Isa. 1:18; Rev. 12:1,2). b) A woman dressed in scarlet (a prostitute - or one who commits ............) represents an apostate church or religion (Ps. 75:8; Hos. 3:1; Rev. 17:4,5). The woman or church of Revelation 17 is scarlet coloured and is pictured as full of objectionable things (v.4). This woman is called Babylon the Great and has many daughters (v.5). This same religious power is considered in Revelation chapter 14, verses 8 and 10, and is judged to be fallen or to be beyond retrieval. As in Babylon of old, sacred things are combined with pagan ways, thus bringing the judgment of God (Dan. 5:1-4,25-28,30). Those who, in the face of clear evidence, continue in the ways of mankinds own devising rather than accept the glorious truths of Gods word will be judged worthy of death (Rev. 18:4). Jesus Himself contended with similar perversions of truth during His

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 12 Smoke Filled the Temple

sojourn here on earth, and warned that God will judge those as unworthy who mix the traditions of men with their worship, thus making the word of God of none effect (Matt. 15:3,6). 4. Does the pre-advent investigative judgment involve the cases of all those claiming to be Christians? ANS. Yes! God will bring ........ work into judgment, including every secret thing whether it is good or whether it is evil (Eccles. 12:14; Matt. 12:36,37). In the previous question we observed that those who follow after the traditions of men, instead of the pure truths delivered to the saints by Christ, will be found guilty of treason and therefore subject to death. We are assured by the Scriptures that every work whether good or evil will be considered in the pre-advent judgment. This includes the works of all Christians. Those who have known the pure truths of Gods word and have turned aside from them will be judged, as will those who have exchanged their wicked ways for the ways of the Lord (Ezek. 18:21-24,30). 5. With what group of people does the pre-advent judgment commence? ANS. With those who make the highest profession of faith or the ........ of ..... (1 Pet. 4:17). The imagery used by Peter is similar to that spoken of by the prophet Ezekiel who saw a man, clothed in linen, moving through Jerusalem (symbolic of Gods church) with a device to place a mark in the foreheads of those who were loyal to God (Ezek. 9:3-6). The investigation commenced with the elders or religious leaders (v.6). Their opportunities to know truth and to withstand error place them in a most responsible position. Today is the Day of Salvation In this section we will: Appeal to the reader to decide for Christ today. There is a widespread sentiment in the world today that God is so kind and loving that He will not destroy the wicked without giving them a second chance to repent. It is our purpose in this segment of the lesson to investigate the teaching of the Scriptures on this subject. 6. Is it safe to leave decisions to follow Gods teachings to a future time? ANS. No! ........ is the day to make decisions for God and for eternity (Heb. 3:7,8,12,13,15; Ps. 95:7,8). God sought to teach this truth through the sanctuary service. On the Day of Atonement or judgment, which marked the end of the religious year, those who chose not to participate in soul searching and the putting away of sin were cut off (Lev. 23:27-30). In other words, their day of opportunity or probation had passed. 7. In the parable of the ten virgins, what was the fate of those who neglected to make preparation while the bridegroom delayed? ANS. The Lord declared that He did not ...... them (Matt. 25:12). The parable of the ten virgins is well known in Christian literature. It is important to recognise the setting of this parable. In Matthew chapter 24 Jesus gives His great discourse on the signs of His coming and the end of the world. Then He introduced a number of parables to drive home the points which He wished to emphasise. The majority of these parables indicate that the opportunities for preparation which are given to us must be grasped; we can leave our preparation too late. Notice a few of the points from these other parables and Bible accounts: i. Noahs day is revisited and the story of entering into the ark of safety is retold. The lesson drawn is indicated in Matthew 24, verses 38 and 39. The lost were so busy about the affairs of life that they did not know until the flood came and took them away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. ii. The parable of the coming of the thief to the household is recounted. The lesson drawn is that if the householder had known the hour of the break-in he would have had a guard ready to prevent it. In a like manner the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him or are not prepared (Matt. 24:44). In other words, if preparation is not made now then there will be no future with God. iii. The parable of the faithful and evil servants is given. The lesson given here is that the servant who is found doing the masters will when he comes will be rewarded, the servant who is unfaithful will be destroyed (Matt. 24:4651). iv. The parable of the talents is related. In this account, the master of the servants goes to a far country. When he returns, he asks what the servants have done with the means he has left them. The one who failed to improve the opportunities given to him was cast into the outer darkness (Matt. 25:30). Immediately following all these parables, the Lord brings to the disciples the concept that when He comes He is coming with His reward.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 12 Smoke Filled the Temple

8. How does Jesus describe His coming, and when will the rewards be given to those here on earth? ANS. a) Jesus will come in ........ (visible) with the angels (Matt. 25:31). b) All nations will then be gathered to receive ............ (Matt. 25:32). c) Two types of rewards are given: one group inherits the glorious .......... prepared by Christ (Matt. 25:34); the other group shares the fate of Satan and his angels (v.41). 9. Those who resist the call of conscience are in danger of sinning against the Holy Spirit. What is this sin called in Scripture? ANS. The unpardonable sin or the sin which will ..... be ............ men (Matt. 12:31,32). The deliberate rejection of light by a person hardens them in the course of action being taken (Num. 15:29-31). Continued resistance to impressions made by the Holy Spirit eventually leads the individual to make deliberate and considered choices against the course of action outlined by God in His word. The individual has by such actions severed the line of communication with heaven. The conscience becomes deadened; the person becomes unreachable. God appeals to us to respond promptly to His calls to obedience. Probation Closes In this section we will: Indicate that a time will come when God will no longer offer salvation to any person (probation closes). Outline the events which transpire on earth immediately following the close of probation. The time of testing and making decisions for Christ will end one day soon. 10. How does the Scripture describe the close of probation? ANS. a) Michael shall ........ up (Dan. 12:1). Michael is none other than Christ. No other has guarded His people so jealously. In Daniel chapter 7, verses 9, 10, and 13, we find a solemn court scene described. We notice that all in the court are seated. Christ Himself is involved in this pre-advent investigative judgment (1 John 2:1). When Christ stands up His mediation for all mankind is at an end, the great judgment court rises. b) Smoke ......... the temple (Rev. 15:8). The glory of the Lord, spoken of here, fills the temple and no intercession is available to mankind. The imagery used in Revelation is similar to that used in Ezekiel 10, verses 3 and 4. In the ancient temple on earth, Gods presence left the most holy place and He then paused over the threshold of the temple before departing entirely (Ezek. 11:22,23). There was no more intercession available to ancient Israel within the sanctuary. Similar outcomes are portrayed in the book of Revelation as transpiring in heaven. 11. What event immediately follows the close of probation? ANS. The seven last .......... are poured out (Rev. 15:1,6-8; 16:1). After Christs intercession is finished in the sanctuary, a great time of trouble descends on the earth (Dan. 12:1). There is great strife and destruction. The plagues begin to be poured out (Rev. 6:14-16; Rev. 16). God will not always bear with rebellious mankind. A day will come, as in the time of Noah, when Gods forbearance will reach its limit. Then God will perform His strange act (Isa. 28:21; Ezek. 18:30-32). 12. After the plagues are poured out, what event transpires? ANS. God declares, It is ......! (Rev. 16:17). This announcement signals the end of the deceptive and manipulative acts of the religious powers known as great Babylon, insofar as the true nature and loyalties of this power is now revealed to the inhabitants of the world. This religio-political combination has sought to gather the kings of the earth and of the whole world against Gods people (Rev. 16:13,14,18,19). Wicked Judged and Azazel Banished In this section we will: Outline the nature of the immediate rewards which Christ gives to the inhabitants of this world at the second coming. Indicate the nature of Satans immediate reward at the second coming and relate this to information given

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 12 Smoke Filled the Temple in the earthly sanctuary service on the Day of Atonement.

13. When Christ appears in the clouds, what happens to the living and the dead? ANS. a) The righteous dead are ......... (1 Thess. 4:16). b) The living righteous are ......... ... together with those raised to meet Christ in the air (1 Thess. 4:17). c) The wicked are slain at Christs coming. A fire shall ......... before Him (Ps. 50:3-5; 2 Thess. 1:7,8; 2:8). The righteous become immortal, are gathered by the angels (Matt. 24:31; 1 Cor. 15:51-53), and are taken to heaven (Acts 1:11; John 14:3). The scenes of rejoicing in heaven are taken up by John the Revelator (Rev. 7:9-17). He describes in majestic detail the adoration given to God for the wonder of His ways, His love and forbearance, and His deliverance. 14. What specific task do the righteous perform in heaven during the 1000 years? ANS. The saints judge the wicked including the ......... who have fallen (1 Cor. 6:2,3). It must be remembered that God has already determined the fate of all inhabitants of this earth prior to the second coming. Well it may be asked to what purpose this activity is undertaken by the saints. The saints actually live and reign with Christ during this period (Rev. 20:4-6). It appears that they participate with Christ in determining the degree of punishment for the lost (remember that only the record of the sins of the righteous were removed during the pre-advent judgment). The saints, through this investigation process, will be forever convinced of Gods mercy and justice. God will be shown to be trustworthy. 15. What happens to Satan following Christs coming? ANS. Satan is bound by circumstances on this earth for 1000 years or chained in a ............... pit (Rev. 20:1-3). Scripture suggests that Satan is accompanied by his evil angels during this period of time (2 Pet. 2:4; Rev. 12:9). Satan is bound by a chain of circumstances owing to the fact that there are no people living for him to tempt. The Greek word abussos, which is often translated bottomless pit, means a desolate place, a place without form and void, or one which is broken up and unpeopled (Jer. 4:23). This same term was used in an early Greek translation of the Bible (Septuagint) to refer to the state of the world at creation (Gen. 1:1,2). 16. In the Old Testament sanctuary service on the Day of Atonement, what part of the ceremony pointed to the banishment of Satan? ANS. When the sins of the repentant where symbolically taken from the sanctuary and placed on the head of the .............. (Azazel), this goat was banished into a place cut off or in other words into the wilderness or desolate place (Lev. 16:10,20-22). The term scapegoat or Azazel is used only in Leviticus 16. The word is applied to a person who, by the context of the discussion, is against God (Lev. 16:8). A number of ideas have been expressed as to the meaning of the word. The parallelism of for Yahweh and for Azazel indicates that Azazel is a proper name, probably of a demon. It was so interpreted by the Syr version of Lev, by the Targum, and by 1 Enoch, which identifies Azazel as the prince of devils who was banished into the desert (Brown, R.E., Fitzmyer, J.A. & Murphy, R.E. eds. 1990. The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, p.1282). Azazel was indeed sent away into an uninhabited or desolate place. The goat was not a saviour, for blood was not shed. The ultimate responsibility for all the confessed sins was symbolically placed on the goat, as they will ultimately be placed upon Satan who will receive just retribution from God. Sin Is No More In this section we will: Indicate that Satan and sinners will not be punished forever, but will be forever destroyed by God. Rejoice in the assurance that Gods plan of salvation is so complete that there is no possibility of sin arising in the universe again. 17. At the end of the 1000 years, what important event transpires? ANS. a) The wicked dead ...... again (Rev. 20:5 first part). This text has been a source of confusion to some. However, as presented in the New International Version of the Bible, uncertainty disappears. Verses 4 (last part) and 5 read as follows: They [righteous, understood from context] came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. Understood thus it is seen that the information about the wicked dead is extra information placed at this point in the discourse and that those persons involved in the first resurrection are the

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 12 Smoke Filled the Temple righteous.

b) Satan is delivered from his desolating circumstances or, in other words, is ............ from his prison (Rev. 20:7). Indeed, since the wicked are now again present on the earth his active mind has something to do. He immediately plots evil and rallies the masses of wicked in an attempt to overthrow the saints and the New Jerusalem (Rev. 20:8,9 first part). In the next chapter of Revelation we are given details concerning the descent of the New Jerusalem from heaven to earth prior to the described activities of the wicked (Rev. 21:1,2). 18. Does the Bible assure us that sin and sinners will one day cease to exist? ANS. Indeed it does. The wicked are destroyed by ...... (Rev. 20: 9 last part, 10,14). There is no deliverance from the second death. It represents a finality and completeness which are also found in other expressions in the Bible. Elsewhere the wicked are said to be reduced to stubble, to be ash under the foot, and to disappear in smoke (Ps. 37:10,20; Mal. 4:1,3). Concerning the Devil, we are assured that he too will be reduced to ashes and will never be found any more (Ezek. 28:17-19). 19. In Christs kingdom set up here on earth, is there any possibility that sin will arise the second time? ANS. Praise God, no! Affliction will ..... ...... ... a second time (Nah. 1:9). In Zechariah chapter 14 (vs.1,4,9), a description is presented by the prophet of the day of the Lord when Christ will stand on the Mount of Olives in triumph. The mountain will cleave in two and a great plain will be formed to contain the New Jerusalem. The earth will be cleansed by fire of sin and its effects at the same time as the destruction of the wicked and Satan takes place (2 Pet. 3:7,10,11). The Lord in that day will be King over all the earth. This is Christs third coming to this earth and is the culmination of all the Christians hopes. Let us pray earnestly that we and those we work for will be there on that grand and glorious day.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. two 2. a) grain b) grape 3. a) virgin b) adultery 4. every 5. house, God 6. Today 7. know 8. a) glory b) sentence c) kingdom 9. not, forgiven 10. a) stand b) filled 11. plagues 12. done 13. a) raised b) caught up c) devour 14. angels 15. bottomless 16. scapegoat 17. a) live b) released 18. fire 19. not rise up

13. THE LIFE IS IN THE BLOOD

The most valued gift in our world is life. We read of the heroic struggles of those in peril in an effort to preserve this precious gift, and of those who dare to risk their lives to save the lives of others. The question that all ultimately ask is, What comes after death? This is a question which has intrigued all civilisations from the beginning of the world. In fact, we find that in Eden the fallen angel Satan tantalised the thinking of the first woman, Eve, into believing that there were other dimensions of existence than that which she then was experiencing. This knowledge, this experience, would be hers if only she followed the principles of Satans government. He promised her that if she did follow his teachings she would not die! In other words, obedience to God and access to the tree of life was not essential in order to have immortality. In this study guide we wish to examine the idea of life after death, the concept of reincarnation, and related issues. Of paramount significance, we wish to establish what the Bible has taught from the beginning regarding belief in the immortality of the soul and the possibility of holding communion with those who have passed to the other side. It is also our plan to determine the instruction which God gave to His people on this subject through the sanctuary services. Death, the Wages of Sin In this section we will: Emphasize that death entered this world on account of sin. Remind that animal sacrifices were introduced by God in order not only to indicate the consequences of sin but to point to the coming Saviour. 1. What did God declare would be the ultimate consequence of disobedience or sin? ANS. ......... is the result of disobedience (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:23). Since Adam and Eve had no experience of death, it is evident that the statement made by God which is recorded in Genesis had to be accepted by faith. Individual obedience could spring only from trust and love for their Maker. God no doubt explained the nature of death to Adam and Eve, and that it would mean separation from the holy beings who were their companions. 2. In order to teach the truth that sin brings death and salvation demands the life of a perfect substitute, what ceremony did God institute? ANS. Animal ............... (Heb. 9:22,12; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 5:9). In requiring the life of a perfect substitute for the sin which the people had committed, God was illustrating that their sin would cause the shedding of the blood of the Son of God at some time in the future. Animals were first slain to provide the sinful pair with clothing (Gen. 3:21). We are first made aware of the institution of animal sacrifices in the account of the murder of Abel by his brother Cain (Gen. 4:4). Abel offered a perfect lamb to the Lord in obedience to the instruction which he had received (no doubt from his parents Adam and Eve); Cain was rebellious and offered fruit. Now God accepted Abels offering, but not Cains. Cain in his anger argued with his brother and slew him. It must be noted that before Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden of Eden, God gave them the promise that Christ would come and suffer on their behalf (Gen. 3:15). It appears evident that animal sacrifices would have been introduced to them at this early date, and that they taught their sons the meaning of the ceremony. 3. In the animal sacrifices, what did the blood of the animal represent? ANS. The blood represented the ...... (Gen. 9:4; Lev. 17:11). When the blood was released from the animal by the cutting of the throat, it died. Hence, the blood was representative of life. The shed blood pointed forward to the life of the Son of God which would be shed in the future. The Scriptures clearly affirm, Without the shedding of blood there is no remission (Heb. 9:22). This indicates the consistency of Gods requirements. Sin inevitably brings death. 4. Except for the small amount of blood of animals used ceremonially in the sanctuary services, what was done with the blood of the slain victims? ANS. The blood was poured at the bottom of the altar in the courtyard; on reaching the earth it returned to dust (Gen. 3:19; Lev. 4:7,18,25,30,34). The slaying of the animal victims impressed the dreadful consequences of sin on the suppliant. The spilling of the blood, which represented the life, conveyed the idea that sin led to eternal oblivion.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 13 The Life is in the Blood 5. What do the Scriptures declare happens to both human beings and beasts when they die? ANS. They return to ...... again (Gen. 3:19; Eccles. 3:20).

The Scriptures clearly and unequivocally declare that human beings will return to the dust out of which they were made. Solomon indicates that both men and beasts go to the one place, all return to dust. 6. Do human beings have any advantage or preeminence over the beasts in death? ANS. No! Both have the one type of ......... and both go to the one place (Eccles. 3:19). Human beings have no preeminence or no advantage over the beasts. Solomon goes on to state that both man and beast possesses the same life force or spirit. This is in complete agreement with Jobs account where he uses the term breath and spirit interchangeably (Job 27:3). The question of whether this life force ascended at death in the case of humans and descended in the case of the beasts is one question which Solomon raised but does not answer here (Eccles. 3:21 - this no doubt was one question which arose from the pagan beliefs of his time. The Egyptians, for instance, believed in a blissful abode in the heavens. The soul and the body were regarded as separate entities, and the soul was considered as capable of independent movement from the body - Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1967, vol. 12, p.517). Solomon answered the question about the destination of the life breath in Ecclesiastes chapter 12, verse 7. The spirit or breath of life (ruach) returns to God. Nowhere in the Bible does the Hebrew word ruach convey the idea of a conscious entity winging its flight to realms on high. Abominations of the Occult In this section we will: Highlight that from the time of the creation of mankind Satan has sought to contradict Gods statement that disobedience to Gods instruction would bring death. Review briefly how the idea of life after death is fostered. 7. How did Satan seek to divert the attention of Eve from the plain statements of God concerning sin and its consequences? ANS. He introduced the doctrine of the immortality of the soul. He declared, You will ..... surely ..... (Gen. 3:4). God had declared that in the day that mankind sinned death would come (Gen. 2:17). The enemy of souls sought to contradict this by declaring that in sinning the person would enter higher realms of knowledge (Gen. 3:5). No doubt the serpent ate a portion of the forbidden fruit to demonstrate that death did not immediately come. This would have appeared to be conclusive proof to Eve. Gods sentence, however, was sure; death did not occur at the time of eating, but the sentence of death was passed then. The Hebrew in Genesis 2, verse 17, literally says, dying thou shalt die. Instead of possessing immortality conditional on obedience, now mankind was given unconditional mortality. The term immortality of the soul, as used today, is explained in the following quotation. Immortality implies that the being which survives shall preserve its personal identity and be connected by conscious memory with the previous life. And again, By the human mind, or soul, is meant the ultimate principle within me by which I feel, think, and will, and by which my body is animated (The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913, vol. VII, pp.687,689). 8. Through what agencies was the idea of a conscious state in death fostered? ANS. W........., wizards, familiar spirits or mediums, necromancers, spiritists, and the like (Deut. 18:9-13; 2 Kings 21:6; 2 Chron. 33:6). Necromancers were simply consulters of the dead as were those who consulted with familiar spirits. Witches (female) and wizards (male) were persons who practised sorcery or magic arts. The Jews regarded such persons as involved in evil activities. Characteristic of all workers of magic arts was the thought that the magician required contact with supernatural evil powers (demons, gods, ghosts). The workers of magic, furthermore, were considered able to requisition help from these powers in order to perform their unusual acts (Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1967, vol. 8, p.301). Today, the occult is popularised in movies, videos, TV programs and music. Psychics and clairvoyants openly advertise their activities. The occult promises power and excitement which is attractive to increasing numbers of people in our age who are seeking exciting and novel experiences. These experiences can lead some to display bizarre behaviour, to suffer mental breakdowns, and to experiment with crime (Kent, G. 1997. Signs of the Times, vol. 112 (No.6), pp.32-36). 9. Are so-called spirit mediums able to call up the dead and predict the future? ANS. a) It may appear that the ...... have returned to communicate with the living (1 Sam. 28:11,12,14). b) Yes, the ruler of darkness (Satan) can make educated ................. about the future (1 Sam. 28:15,19;

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 13 The Life is in the Blood 31:2,4,5).

In the example here quoted, it was no great achievement for Satan to predict Sauls demise. The Lord had departed from him and he was now directly disobeying God by attempting to communicate with the dead (1 Sam. 28:16; Lev. 20:27). In our time, we might mention the predictions of the self-styled prophet Aladino Felix who correctly predicted the death of a Russian cosmonaut in 1966 and the forthcoming assassinations of Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy. He also predicted violence in his home country Brazil, which duly took place. In attempting to assess whether Felix was led by God, we note that he was caught leading a group of bank robbers in Sao Paulo who also planned to assassinate top government officials (Vandeman, G.E. 1973. Psychic Roulette, p.114). It is clear that God was not behind these activities but Satan. 10. What attitude does God have towards attempts to communicate with the dead? ANS. He considers such practices abominations and those who continue therein will not ........... the kingdom of God or, in other words, will perish eternally (Lev. 20:27; Deut. 18:9-13; Gal. 5:19-21). The Lord is ever willing to accept genuine repentance from such individuals and count them as children of His kingdom. For example, Simon the sorcerer was baptised by the apostle Philip (Acts 8:9-13). His subsequent behaviour was not exemplary (vs.14-24) and history is not kind to his memory. However, he was accepted as a potential candidate of Gods kingdom. 11. What agencies were involved in the crucifixion of our Lord? ANS. a) Spiritual Sodom and ........ were responsible (Rev. 11:8). b) Egypt was noted for its obsession with ........... and sorcerers (the occult - Isa. 19:3). It is evident that the activities of those controlled by Satan were responsible for the scenes associated with the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of our Lord. The same agencies will be involved in the climactic events of the great controversy on this earth (Rev. 16:13,14). Unseen Agencies in Our World In this section we will: Establish that both good and evil angels seek to influence the actions of human beings. The Bible contains the story of a conflict between the forces of good and evil. The conflict or controversy arose in heaven and extended to this earth, as recorded in Revelation (Rev. 12:7-9). The conflict is over the principles of love which regulate all of Gods activities. Satan maintains that his own principles are superior to Gods and has sought to convince all of the correctness of these assertions. The Scriptures give us a preview of the future and show the controversy ending in triumph for the principles of love which originated with God (Rev. 20:10; 21:1-5). 12. Does God have unseen agencies present in the world to aid those who sincerely desire to please Him? ANS. Yes, indeed! The angel of the Lord ........... all ......... those who fear Him (2 Kings 6:15-17; Ps. 34:7; Matt. 18:10; Luke 2:8-13). The involvement of angels in the ministry of salvation was taught through the sanctuary on earth. Two golden angels reverently bowed their heads over the mercy seat in the most holy place (Exod. 25:18). 13. Do evil angels operate to fasten individuals in chains of doubt and prompt them to commit unrighteous acts? ANS. Yes! (2 Cor. 11:14; Eph. 6:12; Col. 2:15). 14. Are the angels disembodied spirits? ANS. No! a) The evil angels are created beings, for mankind was created a little ........ than the angels (Ps. 8:5; Ezek. 28:13-15; Rev. 12:9,3,4). The evil angels originated in heaven, but were cast to the earth at the same time as Satan, who was the cherub who occupied a position of honour next to Christ. These angels were created pure but, through belief in Satans lie, they were banished forever and will perish with Satan in the lake of fire which will cleanse this earth at the return of the New Jerusalem (1 Cor. 6:3; 2 Pet. 2:4; Rev. 20:10,15). b) The angels of God are created beings. They are fellow servants with faithful human witnesses and are thus not to be ............... (Col. 1:16; Rev. 22:8,9). The holy angels are based in heaven. Their appearance can be like that of men (Mark 16:5-8). They act as Gods agents

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 13 The Life is in the Blood in protecting His children and leading the honest in heart to a knowledge of God (Gen. 28:12; Ps. 34:7; John 1:51). Unconscious State in Death In this section we will: Clearly establish from Scripture that there is no conscious state in death.

15. Do the Bible writers foster the idea that a person is conscious in death? ANS. No! a) The dead know ........... (Eccles. 9:5,6,10). b) In the very day of death the thoughts of the dead ......... (Ps. 146:4). c) Family events happening on earth after the death of a loved one are ........... to them (Job. 14:12,21). As we have already noted, in contemporary Christian society the idea of the soul is that of an entity which feels, thinks, wills, and animates the body. The texts given above declare unequivocally that in death the person is not able to think, feel, or participate in anything. The Scriptures do not give the doctrine of reincarnation any credibility either (Heb. 9:27). 16. Do the Scriptures speak of souls? ANS. Yes! a) Adam became a ......... soul (or being) when God breathed into the clay model which He had formed (Gen. 2:7). The text says clearly and emphatically that a body plus the breath of life are the components of a living soul or being. The Hebrew word for soul (KJV) or being (NKJV) used here is nephesh, which may commonly mean breath, life, living being, and the heart as the seat of affections. b) When sinful mankind dies the ...... also dies (Ezek. 18:4,20). The Hebrew word used here for soul is also nephesh or living being It becomes very clear, then, that when a person dies that the reverse process occurs to the one indicated in the previous question; when the breath of life no longer exists in the body, the person is dead and there is therefore no longer such a thing as a soul. In Ecclesiastes we are informed that the life principle or spirit returns to God and the body returns to dust (Eccles. 12:7; Job 27:3). In support of this we note that the Hebrew word (ruach) used in Ecclesiastes for spirit also means wind (Young, R. 1975. Analytical Concordance of the Holy Bible, pp.924,925). In conclusion, if a soul can die then it cannot be immortal. Indeed, Scripture refers to mankind as mortal (Job 4:17; Rom. 6:12). 17. What was Christs attitude towards a conscious state in death? ANS. He did not support it. a) He declared that Lazarus death was to be likened unto a ........ (John 11:11). b) He rebuked the Pharisees for their traditions (Matt. 15:1,6,9). The Pharisees gave the Oral Law (traditions) a place in their beliefs equal to the written Torah (Mosaic Law - first five books of the Bible). The Pharisees believed in the immortality of the soul. This doctrine was not taught in the Torah. The Sadducees, by contrast, believed in the death of the soul (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 14, col. 621). In the texts recorded in Matthew, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their scripturally unfounded traditions. He did not include the Sadducees in this particular rebuke. c) He promised the thief on the cross that he would be with Him in ............, but not at the moment of death (Luke 23:43; John 20:11,16-18). Christ did not go to His Father until Sunday morning, hence He was not in Paradise on the day which He spoke to the thief, which was Friday evening. We must remember that there was no punctuation in the Greek (scriptio continua was the norm, so that punctuating the text was a matter of interpretation; Poirier, J.C. 1996. New Testament Studies, vol. 42, p.288). Hence, the placement of the comma in Luke 23, verse 43, will make a vast difference to the meaning of the verse. Notice the difference, Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise - immortality of soul inferred; and Assuredly, I say to you today, you will be with Me in Paradise - mortality of the soul inferred. d) Jesus said that He would ...... ........ and receive true believers unto Himself (John 14:2,3; Ps. 50:3,4). The coming of Jesus in the clouds of glory (visible), with a great noise and accompanied by the hosts of heaven, is the great event associated with the raising of the dead and the putting on of immortality (1 Cor. 15:20,23,51-55; 1 Thess.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 13 The Life is in the Blood 4:15-17).

18. Surely the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus gives credibility to the idea that in death we are conscious? ANS. This is a pagan story and has elements which Jesus Himself did not support by His teachings (Luke 16:19-31; Matt. 25:30-33). The historian Josephus relates this story in a discourse to the Greeks. The account asserted that as the souls descended into Hades after death the just were guided to the right hand (to the Bosom of Abraham) and the unjust were dragged to the neighbourhood of Hell (Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, pp.901,902). The story had its origins in the Egyptian folktale concerning the journey of Si-Osiris to the underworld (Jeremias, J. 1972. The Parables of Jesus, pp.183-186). Investigation of the Scriptures reveals that Jesus taught that the separation of the just and the unjust occurs at His coming (Matt. 25:31-33). Jesus used this popular account principally to show that our destiny is determined before death, and that Gods judgments are irrevocable. Abraham is, indeed, still in his grave, as the apostle Paul distinctly informs us (Heb. 11:8-16). The term for grave in Hebrew is sheol and in Greek hades. It does not represent a hot, burning place, but a place of darkness and silence (Job 7:9; 17:13; Pss. 16:10; 31:17). As long as the second coming of Christ was considered to be imminent, it did not matter to the believers that they might be sleeping or waiting unto the resurrection (this view prevailed until as late as the fifth century). When this event receded into the distant future, people did not wish to postpone indefinitely their reward or the reward of the wicked. Hence, the doctrine of the immediate judgment of each soul at death was invented (Walker, D.P. 1964. The Decline of Hell, pp.34,35). The idea of purgatory was invented by Clement of Alexandria (died prior to AD 245) and Origen (died AD 253/254), an idea which in parts was drawn from Greek religious traditions. The true father of the idea was Augustine of the papal Church. The doctrine was proclaimed in 1439. The doctrine was a weapon used for inducing obedience to the Latin Church (Le Goff, J. 1984. The Birth of Purgatory, pp.52,60,61). It must be acknowledged that Catholic philosophers ... have generally claimed to establish the validity of the belief [immortality] apart from revelation. Evidence is even adduced from spiritualism (The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913, vol. VII, pp.688-690). Immortality Given In this section we will: Identify the time when immortality is given to the righteous. 19. Have men and women been going to heaven and hell through the ages or are rewards given at Christs coming? ANS. a) The judgment, carried out while Christ is our Mediator, determines the nature of the rewards. We are told, The court was ........., and the ........ were opened (Dan. 7:23-27,9,10,13,14; Matt. 22:11-13). b) The rewards cannot be given until Christ takes His kingdom at His coming. The righteous are then caught up and meet the Lord ... the ..... (Matt. 13:37-43; 1 Thess. 4:16,17). The Bible presents the picture of the saints waiting in their graves until the call of Christ brings them forth at His second coming. Christ brings His reward with Him when He comes (Matt. 16:27; Rev. 22:12). The judgment commenced in 1844 and proclaimed that the saints are about to be rewarded. 20. Do the Scriptures make an unambiguous statement about immortality and when it is given? ANS. Yes! a) Only God ..... immortality (1 Tim. 6:15,16). b) Immortality is given to the righteous by Christ at His second coming or at the time of the ...... trumpet (1 Cor. 15:51-54; 1 John 3:2). Associated with the last great climactic events transpiring on earth before Jesus comes, the Scripture reveals that the world will be deceived by signs and miracles wrought by evil agencies operating through religious organisations which are not true to Gods word (Rev. 16:13,14). Such deceptions will be eagerly grasped by those who believe in communications with those on the other side Let all keep our garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame (Rev. 16:15). The garments of our mind need to be fortified with the truths of Gods word, or we will not be able to stand in this awesome time.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. Death 2. sacrifices 3. life 4. poured

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 13 The Life is in the Blood 5. dust 6. breath 7. not, die 8. Witches 9. a) dead b) predictions 10. inherit 11. a) Egypt b) mediums 12. encamps, around 13. 14. a) lower b) worshipped 15. a) nothing b) perish c) unknown 16. a) living b) soul 17. a) sleep b) - c) Paradise d) come again 18. 19. a) seated, books b) in, air 20. a) has b) last

14. THE LORD WILL COME SUDDENLY

When Jesus came to this earth to live as a man, He presented the truth regarding Gods character and the principles of His government to the people in simplicity. The gospel was presented again in its purity. The gospel age commenced with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It will end with the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit just before the return of Christ in glory. How eagerly we should pray for this outpouring in our lives, so that we can fulfil Gods purpose for us. The Scriptures speak a great deal about the hope of Christs return in glory. In fact, in Malachi chapter 3 the prophet speaks of Christ coming suddenly to the heavenly temple to complete the final phase of His ministry before returning to this earth. God has a timetable which He eagerly awaits to fulfil. The Scriptures indicate that there are necessary events which must occur and conditions which will prevail in the world and in the church before this event will transpire. In Gods timetable He mentions the possibility of delay owing to the unreadiness and lack of an enthusiastic sense of mission seen among His disciples. In this lesson we wish to examine the idea of the imminence of Christs return and the experience which the true believers must have before the Lord can return. Is it possible for His believers to hasten this event? The Messenger Comes to His Temple In this section we will: Introduce the reader to the Bible description of the scene in heaven which depicts Christ commencing His final work in the heavenly sanctuary. Indicate aspects of the religious awakening and preaching which occur on earth at the time of Christs final work in the heavenly sanctuary. The prophet Malachi indicates, in the passage of Scripture which we are examining (Mal. 3:1-3), that in order to prepare the people for the coming of the Lord to this earth as our Redeemer, a special work would be carried out by Gods agents. Jesus indicated that John the Baptist fulfilled this role of preparing the people to receive Him in a special manner (Matt. 11:10). 1. Who is the Messenger or Angel of the Covenant spoken of by the prophet Malachi? ANS. Jesus is called the ......... of God (Exod. 14:19,24-26; 13:21; 1 Cor. 10:4). The Hebrew word for messenger (malak) may also be translated angel. Hence, the messenger of the covenant (Mal. 3:1) may also be referred to as the angel of the covenant (refer White, E.G. 1970. Conflict and Courage, p.67). Jesus, who is also called Yahweh in the Old Testament (Isa. 40:3), is identified as this angel (compare Hos. 12:4-5; Zech. 3:15). In the verses noted above, we also have revealed to us that Jesus was the lawgiver who appeared on Mount Sinai amid awful splendour (James 4:12). 2. When did Jesus come suddenly to His temple? ANS. a) At the close of His triumphal entry into earthly Jerusalem, Jesus ........ out those who were desecrating it (Matt. 21:12). b) At the commencement of the work of the pre-advent investigative judgment in heaven in 1844, Jesus came to the ........... of Days or the Father (Dan. 7:9,10,13). Some of the prophecies recorded in Scripture have a double application. An illustration of this principle of double application can be seen clearly by referring to Malachi chapter 4, verses five and six. Here the Scriptures speak of Elijah the prophet coming before the great and dreadful day of the Lord to prepare a people for that event. Clearly this prophecy focuses in a primary sense on our day (Zeph. 1:14-18). Nevertheless, Christ also made an application of the prophecy to the work of John the Baptist (Matt. 17:10-13). The prophecy in Malachi chapter 3, verse one, also has a double application. Christ came to earth to demonstrate the true principles of His kingdom and to declare judgment on the Jewish nation. In His role of High Priest in the heavenly courts the principles of His kingdom (summarised in the three angels messages) are to be brought to the world in a startling manner before the close of mankinds probation, before judgment is declared on the unjust (Rev. 14:6-12). Care needs to be exercised in proposing double applications to prophecies; the Scripture itself must indicate such an application. 3. What work did Christ do when He came to His temple? ANS. During the closing phase of the first advent experience, Christ performed the following functions: a) Christ restored the truths and .............. of Gods word to their rightful place (Matt. 21:4,23). b) Christ was declared a ......; thus was brought to His hearers attention details regarding the doctrine of the kingdom of grace and of glory (Matt. 21:5).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 14 The Lord Will Come Suddenly (Matt.

c) Christ brought conviction to .............. those professed followers who held His words in contempt 21:12,13,31,32,41,45).

The prophecy of Malachi chapter 3, verse 1, sees a second fulfilment in the coming of Christ to the judgment described in Daniel 7. The little horn power and her associates have perverted the teachings of the word of God. Revelation chapter 14 indicates that a glorious lighting of the earth with the truths of Gods word will take place before Christ returns in glory. In particular, the full truths of the sanctuary will be revealed to the world. The three fold messages of Revelation chapter 14 also declare that the kingdom of Gods grace is soon to be replaced by the kingdom of His glory. Probation is soon to close. In preparation for this event, a great work of investigative judgment is proceeding in heaven. Behold He is Coming In this we will: Emphasise the conditions which will prevail on the earth prior to Christ returning. Indicate that Christ Himself indicated that probationary time may be extended. The coming of Christ to the heavenly sanctuary will be followed by the coming of Christ in glory (Mal. 3:1). 4. To what period of time should we liken the time when Jesus comes the second time? ANS. The days of ...... and Lot (Matt. 24:37-39; Luke 17:26-28). 5. What conditions prevailing in Noahs day have their parallel in our day? ANS. a) The word of God and of His prophets is held in derision or .......... at (2 Pet. 3:2,3). b) Higher criticism has rendered the idea of a literal interpretation of Scripture as unbelievable, in other words, the words of Scripture are ............ forgotten (2 Pet. 3:4-6). c) The doctrine of the ......... coming of Christ will be attacked (2 Pet. 3:4). d) Worldly ............ fill the mind (Matt. 24:38). e) Every imagination of the mind tends towards ...... (Gen. 6:5). f) The earth is filled with ............ (Gen. 6:11). g) Society is controlled by the animal passions or ...... (Gen. 6:2; 2 Pet. 3:3). The emphasis in our society today is on satisfying the senses of hearing, seeing and feeling, and in giving a free reign to the ideas of men and women. The individual becomes the arbiter of right and wrong. There are no absolutes. Your opinions or mine are declared by many to be of equal value in deciding what course to pursue on various moral and even religious questions. The Scriptures declare that all things should be tested according to Gods infallible standard. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isa. 8:20 KJV). 6. Did Christ speak of the possibility of probationary time being extended before His second coming occurred? ANS. Yes! Jesus is coming at an hour when you do not ......... Him (Matt. 24:42-44,48; 25:5,14-19). The Bible speaks of the beginning of the time of the end and sets its commencement in 1798 (Dan. 12:4). However, there are no time prophecies defining exactly when the end of time will occur. Jesus indicated that His coming was conditional on the gospel being given to every nation, kindred, tongue and people (Matt. 24:14). 7. Is God unreliable concerning His promised appearing? ANS. No! The Lord is ..... ........ concerning His promise (2 Pet. 3:8,9 first part, James 1:17; Rev. 10:7). 8. What is the reason for Gods extending probationary time? ANS. He is not willing that ..... should perish (2 Pet. 3:9). God delays in mercy so that there is opportunity for all to hear and respond to the last message of grace. He is also merciful to His servants whom He has commissioned to give the message. Like the Israelites of old, the sense of mission and urgency in finishing the task has grown dim. The members of the Laodicean (last) church are not all fully aware of their deficiencies; they do not have the right relationship with God (Rev. 3:18; Gallagher, J. 1981. Ministry, June, pp.4-6). Imminence of Christs Return In this section we will: Focus on the concept of the imminence or the soon coming of Christ in glory. Identify signs heralding the soon coming of Christ.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 14 The Lord Will Come Suddenly 9. Did the early disciples believe in the imminence of Christs return? ANS. Yes, apparently they did (1 Thess. 4:17; 2 Pet. 3:11-13).

These and other Scriptures indicate that the apostles hoped that Christ would come in their day; expectancy of the coming of the Lord ran high in those early churches! (Quigley, W.B. 1980. Ministry, August, p.18). Many Christians continued to cherish a similar hope into the third century, but as Christianity increased in popularity so the idea of Christs early return began to dim. Hopes of the Second Advent revived close to the turn of the first millennium and at various periods up to the present time (Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1967, vol. 11, pp.284,285; Ball, B.W. 1981. The English Connection, pp.181,182). Today that sense of urgent expectancy remains and grows stronger as people, whether religious or not, look for the coming of cataclysmic events (Quigley, W.B. 1980. Ministry, June, pp.11,12). 10. Was the belief in the imminence of Christs coming by the early disciples well founded? ANS. No! The mere fact that some of Gods followers held a certain viewpoint at some point of time during their experience does not constitute evidence that the view they espoused represented Gods ideal (Matt. 19:7,8). 11. Are there instances recorded in Scripture where believers misunderstood the import of the message conveyed? ANS. Yes! Some examples follow: a) Christs disciples misunderstood His ............ at His first coming (Luke 24:21,25-27). b) Eve thought that the promised Redeemer coming was fulfilled with the birth of her first son. I have ......... a man from the ...... (A literal translation omits the word from - Gen. 3:15; 4:1; Spuriels translation says, I have gotten the man Jehovah). c) Daniel the prophet did not fully ............... the meaning of his writings (Dan. 8:27; 9:21-23; 12:8,9). d) The believers in the period immediately before 1844 misunderstood the application of the term cleansing of the sanctuary spoken of in the little book of Daniel (Rev. 10:8-11). Early last century the believers understood that Jesus was to return to this earth in 1844. However, with the passing of the time and no visible signs of Christs return, they were thrown into great disappointment. It was then that they understood that the prophecy of Revelation chapter 10 indeed foreshadowed such a disappointment and that they were to renew their efforts to spread the gospel message. They understood that in 1844 Jesus had undertaken the last phase of His ministry in heaven. He had come suddenly to the second apartment ministry of the sanctuary to commence His final work there. 12. What events will occur in the world and in the church before the return of Christ takes place? ANS. a) A great religious power antagonistic to God will be revealed and operate in the world. This power will continue until the end of time, for it is destroyed with the ............... of His coming (2 Thess. 2:3,4,8). b)The religious power introduced in our last question held great temporal power for 1260 years; during this period the saints experienced intense ................ (Dan. 12:7; 7:25; Matt. 24:29; Rev. 12:6). This prophecy commenced in AD 538 when the emperor Justinian finally broke the power of the Arians (the wars went on until AD 555) and made important concessions to the papal church. This greatly increased its temporal power. Several years after this event Gregory the Great could pompously write, I would like to know whether the pope, in this world, is a spiritual leader or a temporal king. The prophecy terminated in 1798 with the capture of the Pope by Napoleons general Berthier. The papacy dropped to its lowest ebb in modern times, as a consequence of this momentous event (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1879 vol. 10, pp.796,797; 1886, vol. 20, p.783; 1961, vol 17, p.201; Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, 1975, vol. 19, p.163). Scripture predicts a resurgence of papal power which will continue until the Lords coming (Rev. 13:3-8). c) Knowledge was to ............ in a remarkable manner (Dan. 12:4). In a primary sense the increase in knowledge predicted here pertains to the increase in the understanding of the prophecies of the book of Daniel. This increase in understanding coincided broadly with the technological and scientific revolution. A period of technological development began in Great Britain about 1760 and spread to other significant industrial countries over the next century. The prosperity flowing from the replacement of manual techniques by the machine led to prosperous new enterprises [which] generated further scientific research and technological progress (Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, 1971, vol. 13, pp.286,287). Today, this remarkable increase in knowledge continues. d) The great celestial signs spoken of in the Scriptures must precede the coming of Christ. The Scriptures indicate that these signs would be given while the door of mercy is still open, for we are assured that whoever ........ on the name of the Lord shall be ........ (Matt. 24:29; Joel 2:30-32).

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These signs were mentioned in lessons 9 and 10. In these studies we established that the last great time prophecy mentioned in the Bible ended in 1844. The signs focussed world attention on this event. We are now living in the time of the end! e) The longest time prophecy in the Bible, the 2300 year prophecy, must be fulfilled. The last work of Christ preparatory to His coming commenced in 1844. This work of ............... the heavenly sanctuary still continues (Dan. 7:26,27; 8:14). This prophecy was the subject of lesson 10. In lesson 11 we discussed the purpose of the judgment. One important function of the pre-advent judgment is to bring the moral issues in the controversy between Christ and Satan to the attention of the inhabitants of the world and to invite them to accept Gods offer of salvation. f) The ......... is to be preached to all the world (Matt. 24:14). This is the only task that remains to be fulfilled, then Christ will come triumphant. Modern methods of communication make fulfillment of the gospel commission to preach His saving message to all the worlds inhabitants achievable within a relatively short time frame. Rivalling the urgency of the preaching of Gods word, is a resurgence of other religious movements including Islam. g) Factors working against the reception of Gods call to salvation are a decline in biblical belief and a deterioration in moral standards. This is indicated in the words, that Day will not come unless the ............ ...... comes first (2 Thess. 2:3). h) Compounding these problems many will lose their Christian fervour, their love will ...... ...... (Matt. 24:12). i) At the same time the quality of life on the earth will decline as the inhabitants ........... the earth (Rev. 11:18). The planet is under unprecedented pressure as its resources are exploited, as population burgeons, and as levels of pollution rise. 13. What work is Christ to finish in heaven before He comes in glory? ANS. Christs work as ...... ......... in sanctifying His people and blotting out the confessed sins of the saints from the books of record must be completed (Heb. 5:5,6; Dan. 8:14; Lev. 16:20,21). Just when Christs work will be completed in the courts of heaven is not revealed in Scripture. The work is to a degree tied to the response of Gods people to the urgent tasks at hand. The angel with the seal of God is pictured in Scripture as crying to the angels who are to release Gods restraining influence over the powers of darkness to delay until Gods task is completed (Rev. 7:1-3). It is not God who wilfully delays, but He is longsuffering and takes account of the weaknesses and indecisions so characteristic of human nature when it comes to things of eternal value (2 Pet. 3:9,10). Like the apostle Paul, let us show no lack of faith in the Lords coming (2 Tim. 4:6-8). The Sealing In this section we will: Indicate that prior to Christs return a special work must be accomplished in the lives of Gods people. 14. What work must be completed for Gods people before the close of probation? ANS. The servants of the Lord are to be ......... (Ezek. 9:2-5; Rev. 7:2,3). Probation closes as Christ completes His work in the heavenly sanctuary. In Ezekiels prophecy the Lord is shown lingering at the threshold of the temple waiting for the sealing to be completed (Ezek. 9:3). The sealing spoken of here is accomplished when the servants of God have settled into the truth, both intellectually and spiritually, so they cannot be moved (White, E.G. 1976. Maranatha, p.200). The principles of Gods law are written on their minds and their will is dedicated wholly to God. The opposition and persecution foretold in Scripture, as coming on this world, are unable to sway their resolve to obey all the commandments of God through faith (Rev. 7:14,15; 13:15-17). It is now that our minds are to be focussed on the truth of Gods word and the special truths for this time. We have been challenged that, The truth and the glory of God are inseparable; it is impossible for us, with the Bible within our reach, to honor God by erroneous opinions (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.597). 15. What specifically is the seal of God which is received in the forehead? ANS. It is a ...... of redemption or sanctification (Ezek. 9:4; Rev. 14:1,5,12).

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The seal of God is not a visible mark. The sealing is accomplished in the forehead. This is the location of the powers of reasoning and decision. The special seal spoken of in Revelation applies to those who have chosen to serve God in a period of earths history when all are asked to obey mankinds law rather than the law of God (Rev. 13:15-17). The Sabbath has become the great point at issue. It has always been Gods sign or seal of loyalty (Exod. 31:12,13), but in the closing stages of earths history the law of God and its most significant commandment, the fourth, have become the point of intense contention. God places His mark of approval upon those, who in the face of a death decree, obey Him in all things and reverence the Sabbath because they love Him and know from experience the joy of victorious living through Christ (Rev. 13:15-17; 14:12). Those who receive this mark have made it a habit to stand for the truth rather than to follow the crowd. They have independence of mind and spirit and test all things by the word of God (Isa. 8:20). 16. What agencies are involved in placing the seal of God on the forehead? ANS. The holy ......... and the Holy Spirit (Rev. 7:2,3; Eph. 1:13). All heaven is involved in our salvation. 17. What qualities are shown by those who are candidates for heaven? ANS. a) They yearn after righteousness and lament over all the .................. done in the name of religion (Ezek. 9:4). b) They are covered with Christs righteousness and live by faith, in other words, they possess robes made white in the ........ of the Lamb (Rev. 7:13,14). c) They have contended with and have rejected false doctrine. They are ........... (Rev. 14:4). [A pure woman or virgin is symbolic of the true church (Rev. 12:1-5) and an immoral woman is symbolic of an apostate church (Rev. 17:1-6).] d) They are without ........ before God (Rev. 14:5). e) They keep the .................. of God through faith (Rev. 14:12). f) They show ............ at the apparent delay of Christ and a prayerful attitude in the face of apostasy among their brethren (Rev. 14:12; Ezek. 9:4). Those who would be counted among this number are now afflicting their souls, confessing their sins, and earnestly pleading for pardon through Jesus their Advocate (White, E.G. 1948. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p.472). Those that overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil, will be the favored ones who shall receive the seal of the living God. ... Only those who, in their attitude before God, are filling the position of those who are repenting and confessing their sins in the great antitypical day of atonement, will be recognised and marked as worthy of Gods protection (White, E.G. 1962. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.445). In Malachi 3, verse 3, God is pictured as a refiner and purifier so that His followers may offer an offering in righteousness. God allows trials to come to us so that our characters may be developed. 18. What experience is necessary in order to make Christians fit candidates for heaven? ANS. The saints must experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in order that they may ......... to the end of the earth (Hos. 6:3; Acts 1:8). The Latter Rain In this section we will: Establish that the special work accomplished in Gods people before Christs return is made possible through the activities of the Holy Spirit. Focus on the nature of the Holy Spirits work in the lives of Christians. 19. What figure of speech is used in the Scripture to describe the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? ANS. The coming of the early and the ......... rain (Joel 2:23, 28-31; Hos. 6:3). In Palestine the early rains (October/November) fell after the sowing of the seed while the latter rain (March/April) matured the grain. Both rains were essential for the harvest. Using this familiar agricultural terminology, Gods prophets describe the work of the Holy Spirit. In the context of the passage in Joel, the outpouring of the latter rain on the disciples of Christ is placed immediately before the coming of the Lord in glory. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost can hence be regarded as the former or early rain (Acts 2:1-3). John the revelator describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in unwonted power in the period preceding the coming of Christ (Rev. 14:6-9, 18:2). The angels of Revelation 14 and 18 proclaim their messages with a loud voice to a world on the verge of destruction. The last call to this world is described as proclaimed by an angel who cried mightily with a loud voice (Rev. 18:2). The apostle Peter likens this outpouring of the Spirit on His servants as times of refreshing ... from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19).

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20. What specific functions is the latter rain to accomplish in Gods people? ANS. a) It enables the true believers to proclaim the everlasting gospel, with its call to obedience by faith, with great power or ............ with a loud voice (Rev. 18:2). In all ages the believers in God have been dependent on the ministration of the Holy Spirit to give effectiveness and power to the proclamation of their message. The early disciples received power to witness with the coming of this blessing (Acts 1:8). b) It strengthens the believer to pass through the great time of Jacobs ........... (Dan. 12:1; Gen. 32:68; 33:1-4). The Scriptures inform us that an unbelievable time of trouble will descend on the inhabitants of this world before Christ comes. Believers will then need an experience which we do not now possess ( Rev. 3:18; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.622). The necessity of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer in preparation for this event is clearly portrayed in the parable of the ten virgins (Matt. 25:7-9). The oil which the foolish virgins required in plenitude represents the Holy Spirit (Zech. 4:12,6). The outpouring of the latter rain does not function to prepare the believer suddenly for the coming of Jesus. It is to those who have daily sought God, daily consecrated and surrendered themselves to Him, and by prayer and the strong arm of faith gained victory over every known sin who will receive this great blessing. They have habitually responded to the Holy Spirit and have been obedient to His call (Acts 5:32). The same work undertaken by the early disciples before Pentecost is the work which we must do today.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. Angel 2. a) drove b) Ancient 3. a) authority b) King c) condemn 4. Noah 5. a) scoffed b) wilfully c) second d) pursuits e) evil f) violence g) lust 6. expect 7. not slack 8. any 9. 10. 11. a) mission b) gotten, Lord c) understand d) 12. a) brightness b) persecution c) increase d) calls, saved e) cleansing f) gospel g) falling away h) grow cold i) destroy 13. High Priest 14. sealed 15. mark 16. angels 17. a) abominations b) blood c) virgins d) fault e) commandments f) patience 18. witness 19. latter 20. a) mightily b) trouble

15. AFFLICT YOUR SOUL

In preparation for the Day of Atonement or Judgment, which occurred once a year in the Jewish economy, the people were called upon by God to afflict their souls. We will remember that this day was a special rest or ceremonial sabbath day and that it was a high day spiritually with no interfering interests intruding. Each person was to enter into a time of fasting and reflection and to seek a special blessing from God. These ideas are expressed in the following contemporary quotation, The day is observed by fasting and prayer and by rededication to a religious life. Yom Kippur marks the culmination of the Ten Penitential Days, which begin on Rosh Hashanah, or New Years Day. Although Yom Kippur is solemn and regarded as a day of judgment, it is not mournful in character, since it is also a period of grace and offers an opportunity to seek forgiveness for sins committed against God; in the case of sins committed against ones fellow man, one must first ask forgiveness from the one who has been wronged (Colliers Encyclopedia, 1965, vol. 23, p.702). In a previous lesson we discovered that the Jewish round of ceremonies conducted year by year not only conveyed important lessons about the dynamics of salvation, but also gave insights into Gods timetable of salvation and the great events which would precede His coming in glory. We discovered that the antitypical Day of Atonement commenced in 1844. The question which confronts us today, as it confronted Gods people of old, is whether we are ready to meet our God in peace. What sort of people would God have us be in these closing days of earths history? This is the question that we will seek to address in the present study guide. Afflict Your Soul In this section we will: Focus on the attitudes and behaviour of true worshippers on the Day of Atonement anciently. Outline the nature of the genuine religious experience which God calls for in His people during the antitypical Day of Atonement (today). The Day of Atonement is known in Hebrew literature as a day of afflicting the soul (Wouk, H. 1960. This is My God, p.84). Today, in this antitypical Day of Atonement it is well for us to inquire concerning our duty toward God. 1. What were the people of God asked to do on the Day of Atonement? ANS. The people were to .......... their souls (Lev. 16:31). The terminology used here carries a solemn import. The word here expressed as afflict can also be rendered humble or mortify The idea is thus conveyed that this was a day to examine the life, the motives, a day on which self-denial was to be practised and the pursuit of the things of God was to be the focus of attention. The great issue to be grappled with was, Am I serving the living God, and am I fully surrendered to Him? Today, we are likewise invited to humbly give ourselves to God, examine the life, and confess and forsake our sins. 2. What other responses were called for on the Day of Atonement? ANS. a) The people were to gather at the sanctuary or have a holy ................. (calling together - Lev. 23:27). b) An offering made by ...... called a ..... offering was to be made unto God (Lev. 23:27; 16:15,24,25). c) A work of atonement was to be performed by the priest in order to ........... the people (Lev. 16:30). d) The day was to be a ........... of solemn rest (Lev. 16:31). Today, in the antitypical Day of Atonement we are to meet with Christ by faith at the heavenly sanctuary. We are to follow His ministry, His intercession there. We are to contemplate His life here on earth and the ideal for His children. In this time we are to focus on Christ our Substitute who indeed was offered for the sins of the world (John 1:29; Gal. 1:4; 2 Cor. 5:21). As our Substitute, He justifies us and gives us assurance. In addition, God wishes to deliver us from the overwhelming power of sin in our daily life. He wishes to sanctify us (Ezek. 36:26,27). What assurance He gives us in the promise that no temptation can overthrow those who are strong in faith (1 Cor. 10:13). Truly, we are invited to enter the rest of salvation symbolised by the Sabbath (Heb. 4:7,3,4). 3. What features eventually characterised the children of Israels inappropriate behaviour on the day of fasting and affliction? ANS. a) Celebration. The day of fasting was made a day of celebration, a day in which to find ........... (Isa. 58:3). b) Exploited their employees or ............ (v.3).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 15 Afflict Your Soul c) Engaged in ......... and strife (v.4). d) Pursued wickedness or struck with the ...... of wickedness (v.4). e) Exalted themselves; loved selfishness (v.4)

The only obligatory fast in the Jewish calendar was on the Day of Atonement (Acts 27:9; Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 6, col. 1195). These verses in Isaiah suggest that it was the perverted activities being carried out on this special day which the prophet was particularly focussing upon. Then again the prophet may have been also commenting on the many fast days which had crept into the Jewish spiritual life. Fasting had come to be practised as a means to earn Gods approval. Such forms of godliness may be practised even today. We must be careful that forms do not take the place of genuine religious experience (2 Tim. 3:5). 4. In contrast to the behaviour shown by Israel, what constitutes acceptable behaviour before God and especially in the period of earths history just before Christ comes? ANS. a) Sever or ........ every tie that binds to sin and to the ways of wickedness (Isa. 58:6). b) Develop such a relationship with Christ that we no longer possess a critical spirit or an attitude of arrogance or participate in speaking ............... (v.9). c) Show ...... to the needy in our sphere of influence (vs.7,10; John 13:34,35). d) Restore the truths of Gods word to their full beauty so that you may be called ............ of the Breach (v.12). e) Work for the salvation of others; let the .............. go free (v.6). The dramatic and urgent call given to the inhabitants of this world just before Christ returns is to come back to God, to sever the ties that bind them to the false forms of worship and religious experience commonly found in this world (Rev. 18:1-4). We should be ever ready and anxious to work for the salvation of others. Jesus commission in Matthew 28 and verse 19 contains the compelling words go therefore. As we share with others our concern about their salvation and express our love for them in practical ways, minds will be influenced to consider eternal things. God is calling men and women everywhere back to the principles of the Bible. The theme in Isaiah 58, verse 12 is that a great work of restoration, reformation and revival will take place as we appeal to Gods word and ask for the outpouring of His Spirit. Truths long lost hidden under the cloak of human tradition will be restored (for example, the Sabbath is emphasised in verses 13 and 14; health reform is brought to the fore in the very idea of fasting on the Day of Atonement; in addition, since we are in the antitypical day of judgment, we are admonished to wear ornaments of humility rather than decorative ornaments - Exod. 33:5, 1 Pet. 3:3,4). This is the work which God desires to take place on this earth among those who hear His call during the antitypical Day of Atonement, in which time we are today. We also notice that on the Day of Atonement the Israelites gathered about the sanctuary and in the most solemn manner humble their souls before God, that they might receive the pardon of their sins and not be cut off from the congregation. How much more essential in this antitypical Day of Atonement that we understand the work of our High Priest and know what duties are required of us (White, E.G. 1969. Christ in His Sanctuary, pp.108,109). Before we can effectively witness to others and do the work which God wishes us to participate in, there is a great work to be done in the individual life. It is the same work which the first disciples undertook before Pentecost. The most significant and overriding question which we must ask ourselves is, Are we indeed hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3)? We must not be sidetracked by peripheral issues. The character we cultivate, the attitude we assume today, is fixing our future destiny (White, E.G. 1985. Reflecting Christ, p.303). God wishes us to settle into the truth, both intellectually and spiritually (White, E.G. 1976. Maranatha, p.200). Holiness to the Lord In this section we will: Emphasize that a close relationship with Christ is the secret of a successful Christian experience. The Bible speaks a great deal about holiness. It is our intention in this section to inquire as to its meaning and relevance today, in what surely could be the last generation. What if we are among those who live in the time when the words are proclaimed, He that is unjust, let him be unjust still (Rev. 22:11)? Solemn preparation is required for the most momentous events of all the ages - the close of probation and the coming of Christ in glory. 5. How did the apostle Paul describe the Christians who are counted worthy to inherit eternal life? ANS. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and preserve [you] .............. (1 Thess. 5:23). It has been said that, Higher than the highest human thought can reach is Gods ideal for His children. Godliness godlikeness - is the goal to be reached (White, E.G. 1903. Education, p.18). The verse of Scripture noted in our answer portrays this thought. God wishes us to be complete in all respects through the power supplied in response to faith. All aspects of the life are to be brought in touch with Gods moulding influence, be it life style (health), speech, thought, or

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our activities. If we place our trust in the Lord through faith, He is able to keep us from falling (Jude 24). A person who maintains such a relationship will be safe in Gods hands (1 John 3:9,10,14). 6. In order to meet God in peace, what advice does God Himself offer? ANS. Follow ........ with all persons and holiness (Heb. 12:14). God desires all Christians to be set apart or to be sanctified (1 Thess. 4:3). The blessings of justification through faith can only be maintained through continual obedience which is made possible through an active, living faith that works by love (White, E.G. 1958. Selected Messages, book 1, p.397). 7. Did Christ use any power while on earth which we, through faith, do not have access to? ANS. No! Jesus said, I do ........... of Myself (John 6:38; 8:28; 1 Cor. 10:13). Christ used no divine power to save Himself. His prayer was, Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will (Matt. 26:39). He could have summoned a legion of angels to His aid, but He did not. The taunt on the cross was that, He saved others; Himself He cannot save (Matt. 27:42). Satan could not tempt Christ to lose faith, to sin against God. Consequently, He (Christ) died a victor. We are promised access to the same strength and, through faith, are promised victory over the power of sin (Rev. 3:21). Jesus proclaimed, I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and the world may know that You have sent Me .... (John 17:23). In saying this He indicated that our relationship with Christ is to be like Christs was with the Father (our allegiance is to be entire and complete), then victory over sin will be ours. 8. Did Satans failure to induce Christ to sin lead to a lessening of his warfare against the people of God? ANS. No! He is the accuser of Christs followers and makes ..... even with the last of them (remnant Rev. 12:17). 9. What are the significant reasons for Satans attack on Gods remnant people? ANS. They keep the .................. of God; they have overcome through ......... (Rev. 14:12; 1 John 5:4). The law of God is a transcript of His character. Here is a group of people revealed who hold to the body of truths held by Jesus and who keep the ten commandments. These people are overcomers through faith and thus reflect the character of Christ. They hold the law and the gospel in perfect unity. Such a demonstration of obedience to God effectively destroys the argument which Satan has advanced continually, i.e., mankind cannot keep the law of God. It also destroys the claim that since the cross the law (or certain aspects of it) has been done away with. The Mark of Approval In this section we will: Explore the nature of the mark of approval placed on the forehead of those who are Gods friends. 10. The last generation of those on earth are recorded as having something on their foreheads, what is it? ANS. Their Fathers ...... or seal is written in their forehead (Rev. 7:3,4; 14:1). Notice that this name is not written on the forehead but in the forehead. We should contrast this with Satans mark which is found in the hand or in the forehead (Rev. 13:16). The forehead is the location of the seat of intelligence. Hence, those who have a mark in their forehead give conscious assent and commitment to its giver (Rom. 7:25). The hand by contrast is a symbol of work (Eccles. 9:10). A mark in the hand thus signifies that the person will work as directed by the power without a particularly strong intellectual assent being required. The Greek word translated seal may also be rendered accredited by, to be certified as fit, authenticate, or seal to show that it is pledged Hence, the seal of God is a statement of fitness for heaven by God on the basis of the life of faith lived by His children. By contrast the word mark may be translated inscription, endorsement, character (Liddell, H.G. & Scott, R. 1961. A Greek-English Lexicon, pp.1742,1976). Those with the mark of the beast have Satans approval or endorsement or display aspects of his character. Those who refuse the mark of the beast will be those who have independence of mind and spirit; those who refuse popularity and conformity and rather fight for the dignity and integrity of truth (Tobiassen, L.K. 1955. Journal of True Education, 17 (No.3), p.13). 11. Those who have the seal of God display certain characteristics, what are they? ANS. a) They are covered with Christs righteousness or have washed their robes and made them ........ in the blood of the Lamb (Rev. 7:14). b) They are ........... or in other words are pure before God (Rev. 14:4). c) They are without deceit or ........ (Rev. 14:5). d) They keep the ................... (Rev. 14:12).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 15 Afflict Your Soul e) Victory over sin and commandment keeping is through ........ (1 John 5:4; Rev. 3:21).

It is of profound interest to note that the great issue in the final struggle is whether we have the seal of God or the mark of Satan (Rev. 7:3; 13:16). Satan has, since his fall from heaven, been using his powers to oppose God. In Ezekiel 28 God makes certain observations through the prophet about the king of Tyrus and the evil power activating him (i.e., Satan, the former angel closest to Christ - covering cherub - v.12). In these verses we are given insights into some of the details of Satans thoughts and activities before he was expelled from heaven. Let us notice one detail in verse 12. The phrase often translated (KJV), Thou sealest up the sum, may also be legitimately translated, Thou attachest the seal to the ordinance. Satan can be regarded, then, as the angel who, in heaven before the fall, attached Gods seal or approval to ordinances transacted in the government of heaven. Satans disaffection with Gods government meant that he lost his position in heaven. In defiance Satan is working through various apostate religious agencies in our world today to place his stamp or seal of character on their philosophies and activities. He is able to work effectively through various agencies but the most successful work is accomplished through the little horn power revealed in Daniel (Dan. 7,8) or, as the Bible presents elsewhere, the one destitute of law (2 Thess. 2:7-9). Those accepted by God as candidates for heaven stand firm for the principles of heaven, including the entire law of God, because they have the right attitude toward and relationship with God. 12. What Christian doctrines does the little horn power, or papal Rome, particularly attack? ANS. a) The all sufficiency of Christ (the Prince of princes or Prince of the host) as the source of ....... The truth proclaimed by the Lord is that the just shall live by his ....... (Dan. 8:11,12,25; Hab. 2:4). b) The perpetuity of the times of worship and Gods laws contained in holy writ this power will intend to ......... (Dan. 7:25). In these passages of Scripture the Bible reveals that the issues will be over law and faith. The all sufficiency of Christ as our Saviour and Mediator has been denied by paganism and obscured by the papacy. The little horn power has cast the truths regarding Christs revealed will (the Scriptures), His ministry, His priesthood, and the heavenly sanctuary to the ground (Dan. 8:12,25; 2 Thess. 2:3-5). The papal aspect of this power has replaced a divine, sinless high priest with a human, sinning priesthood on earth. Instead of the focus being on God in His holy temple in heaven, it is directed to services and forms of worship here on earth. Hence, it is truly said that he sits as God in the temple of God (2 Thess. 2:4). We also observe (refer to the EXHIBIT) that the second commandment effectively has disappeared from the catechisms of the papal church, the fourth commandment has been greatly shortened, and the tenth commandment has been divided to account for the deletion of the second. It is of interest to note that in Revelation 14, verse 12 (also Rev. 3:21), those who are accounted worthy to inherit the world made new are distinguished by victory over all sin, through faith, and their acceptance of and joyful obedience to all of Gods commandments. 13. Will the knowing disregard of just one of Gods requirements lead to serious consequences? ANS. Yes, if we knowingly disregard one of Gods requirements we are regarded as unfaithful or guilty of ..... (James 2:10). James in his treatise on law and faith makes it abundantly clear that true faith reveals itself in loving obedience to all of Gods requirements (James 1:22-25). In other words, true faith is revealed in works of obedience to God and love for others. It is frequently maintained in the Christian world today that nine only of the ten commandments originally given to Moses on Mount Sinai are applicable. It is contended that these nine alone are part of the moral code or moral law. The fourth commandment, which is ostensibly neglected for this reason does, however, have profound moral content in that it proclaims the equality of all men. (refer to Isa. 56:1-8). It also enjoins a belief in creation and in the subordination of nature to God (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, col. 1447). Hence, it is seen that the fourth commandment complements the first three commandments and introduces significant new moral content. It is also held by some that since Christ was victorious over all the assaults of Satan that human beings need not be concerned overly about victorious living. It is true that Christ triumphed gloriously at the cross, but it is equally true that He wishes every believer to triumph gloriously through faith in Him (Rom. 13:11-14; Rev. 3:21; 1 John 5:4). In fact, the glories of heaven are only promised to the overcomer (Rev. 3:12). The very image of God is to be reproduced in humanity. The honor of God, the honor of Christ, is involved in the perfection of the character of His people (White, E.G. 1940. The Desire of Ages, p.671). 14. What are the secrets of a saving relationship with Jesus Christ? ANS. a) Buy ...... refined in the fire (Rev. 3:18). b) Buy ........ raiment (v.18). c) Anoint the eyes with ............ (v.18). The gold refined in the fire is faith that works by love (White, E.G. 1941. Christs Object Lessons, p.158; Gal.5:6;

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James 2:5). Love is the basis of all Christian activity, as God is love (1 John 4:12,16). The white robe, that all must wear who are privileged to enter the marriage feast of the Lamb, is the robe of Christs righteousness (Matt. 22:11; Gal. 3:27). Our righteousness is as filthy rags. Christ covers us with His righteousness, as we come to Him for the forgiveness of sins and when we plead with Him for strength to resist sin. The eyesalve is the spiritual discernment which God gives to us through the operation of the Holy Spirit (White, E.G. 1948. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p.233; John 16:8-11). The Spirit convicts us of sin and leads us into all truth (John 16:13). Focus on Christ In this section we will: Indicate how the Christian may, in a practical way, focus on Christ day by day. The story of the Bible is a glorious account of God overcoming evil with good. The victory which Christ gained over Satan, God wishes us to gain through faith in Him. The secret of success is to focus on Jesus Christ. 15. Is victory over all known sin possible in this world? If so, by what means is this achieved? ANS. Yes, victory over known sin is assured through Christ, for whoever ......... in Him does not sin (1 John 3:2-9; 1 Cor. 10:13). Faith in Christs merits and the subsequent receipt of power, which He readily gives, are the avenues to success for the Christian (1 John 5:4). Notice: The trial of our faith should not cause despair or discouragement. We should not cast ourselves away, saying, I am a sinner, and when I become good enough, I will come to Christ; then I can believe and pray. You will never be good enough of yourselves to merit the favor and help of God. You must come just as you are. Christ meets you as you draw nigh to Him. Place your hand in the hand of Jesus, and he will direct you. Believe that he keeps you, and then it will be found that in the trial of your faith you will come off more than conqueror through him that loved you. We gain the victory through faith in Christs power to save us. Then the trial of our faith will be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Christ. You will praise God that you have found in Christ a present help in every time of need. (White, E.G. 1892. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69 (No. 10), p.145). 16. What steps does the Bible portray as assuring a victorious relationship with Christ? ANS. a) The individual will ........... that overcoming is possible through faith (Heb. 11:6). b) Gods word will be our study. The Scriptures express this idea as ......... the word in the heart or mind (Ps. 119:11). Jesus, when tempted, appealed to the Scriptures for counsel (Matt. 4:4,7,10). c) ......... is a powerful weapon in the armoury of the Christian (Luke 18:1; 1 Thess. 5:17). Jesus spent much time in prayer. It was His habit to commune with God. Prayer was the secret of His life of victory, the secret of His powerful ministry. David understood the power of prayer. He proclaimed, My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up (Ps. 5:3). God will answer the prayer of faith. Let us focus on Christ through prayer and the study of the word of God. d) When tempted we must exercise the will or ......... to do that which is right (Heb. 11:24,25). There is more to overcoming than simply believing. The story of Josephs temptation, when he was a slave, and his victory over the temptation placed in his way by his masters wife, is a powerful example of the place of the will in Christian living (Gen. 39:7-12). Jesus chose to do His Fathers will (maintained a faith relationship) and resisted to bloodshed (Heb. 12:2-4). We must choose to obey either God or Satan; if we choose to serve God, and then ask for His enabling power in faith, we are assured of success (James 1:14,15; 1 John 5:4). e) Rejoice under trial and give ......... knowing that God sees something worthwhile in our character to purify (1 Thess. 5:16-18). f) Determine to follow, by faith, ..... of Gods revealed will (Ps. 32:1,2; James 4:17). 17. What glorious promises are given to the overcomer? ANS. a) Privileged to eat of the ...... of life (Rev. 2:7) b) Delivered from the ......... death (v.11). c) Given hidden manna, a white stone, and a ..... name (v.17). d) Given ........ over the nations (v. 26). e) Clothed in ........ raiment and name retained in book of life (Rev. 3:5). f) Made a ......... in the temple of God and a new name written upon him (v.12). g) Granted to ..... with Jesus on His throne (v.21).

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The word translated overcometh means to keep on winning. Here is pictured continual victory through faith in Christ. The rewards of a vigilant Christian life are without comparison, making heaven cheap at any cost. The apostle Paul expresses this thought in a powerful manner in Romans 8, verses 35-39, and declares his personal conviction that nothing can separate from the love of God. He says, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. This experience can be ours too!

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. afflict 2. a) convocation b) fire, sin c) cleanse d) sabbath 3. a) pleasure b) labourers c) debate d) fist e) 4. a) loose b) wickedness c) love d) Repairer e) oppressed 5. blameless 6. peace 7. nothing 8. war 9. commandments, faith 10. name 11. a) white b) virgins c) fault d) commandments e) faith 12. a) truth, faith b) change 13. all 14. a) gold b) white c) eyesalve 15. abides 16. a) believe b) hiding c) prayer d) choose e) thanks f) all 17. a) tree b) second c) new d) power e) white f) pillar g) sit

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EXHIBIT

COMPARISON OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TAKEN FROM TWO SOURCES

TEN COMMANDMENTS He shall think to change times and laws. Dan. 7: 25 Douay Bible* Roman Catholic Catechism 1. I am the Lord thy God; thou shalt not have strange gods before Me. 2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. TEN COMMANDMENTS Exodus 20: 3-17 Bible You shall have no other gods before Me.

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2.** You shall not make for yourself any carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in the heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of those that hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. 3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. 5. Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 6. 7. 8. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal.

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Remember thou keep holy the Lords day.

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Honor thy father and thy mother.

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Thou shalt not kill.

6. 7.

Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal.

8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet your neighbors house; you shall not covet your neighbors wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbors.

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Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors goods.

Connell, F.J. 1949. The New Confraternity Edition, Revised Baltimore Catechism and Mass, No.3, p.115.

It has been held by Roman Catholics that the Protestant second commandment has no reason of being, and was born of the exigency of controversy to justify the early Reformers (Conway, B.L. 1909. The Question-Box Answers. Replies to Questions Received on Missions to Non-Catholics, p.551).

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16. PROPHET, PRIEST AND KING

We often think of Jesus as the coming King. The majestic scenes of His coming are graphically described in the Bible. The hope of all Christian peoples since Christs first coming has been focussed on the return of the Son of Man in glory to bring an end to this reign of sin. The Bible however describes three roles of Christ. First He came to this earth as a prophet. This fitted Him to act as our High Priest. When His high priestly ministry is completed in the sanctuary in heaven, He will have made up the subjects of His kingdom and can then come as a glorious King. In this lesson we wish to examine in some detail aspects of Christs life on earth so that we might establish how fully He identified with the fallen human race. Satans complaint about God, which he made to Eve in the garden of Eden, was that Gods principles of government were faulty. He asserted that God was keeping from the human race ideas, abilities, and possibilities for personal development which, if allowed, would lead to a universe which would be peopled by superior, more complete beings (Gen. 3:2-5). In order to rescue the human race from the deceptions of Satan, to enable fallen men and women to once again walk in the company of angels, God planned to demonstrate conclusively that the principles of His government are based on love. This demonstration of love is still being made today as Christ acts on our behalf in heaven as our High Priest. He wishes us to respond to this love, so that when He comes in glory we may be His. Jesus, the Prophet In this section we will: Introduce Jesus as a prophet who thus identified with other humble people who performed this role. Outline the work of a prophet A prophet is a person who speaks for another, most usually for God. A prophet in Bible times did not simply foretell future events, but preached as Gods messenger. Such a person possessed the gift of expounding scripture and of speaking and preaching under [the] influence of [the] Holy Spirit (Cruden, A. 1958. Crudens Complete Concordance to the Old and New Testaments, p.517; Liddell, H.G. & Scott, R. 1961. A Greek-English Lexicon, pp.1539,1540). 1. What was Christs initial role when He came to earth to die for mankind? ANS. Christ was a ........... like Moses (Deut. 18:18,19; John 1:45). The work of the true prophet is to reveal Gods will. This Jesus did continually (John 8:28). He declared, For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak (John 12:49). Just as Moses led the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, a land of bondage and suffering, to the promised land of Canaan, so Christ came to this earth to show the way we must live in order that we may escape from spiritual Egypt and be fit candidates for the heavenly Canaan. 2. Did the disciples and the common people recognise Jesus as a prophet? ANS. Yes! a) The people said, This is Jesus, the prophet from ............ of Galilee (Matt. 21:11). Others made similar declarations about His calling (John 4:19; 7:40; 9:17). b) The disciple Cleopas and his companion declared that Jesus was a Prophet mighty in ...... and ...... before God and all the people (Luke 24:19). The priests and rulers in general were unwilling to acknowledge Jesus as a prophet and indeed claimed that He worked under the direction of Beelzebub (Matt. 12:24-28). 3. Did Jesus claim to be a prophet? ANS. Yes! Jesus said of Himself, A prophet is not .......... ......... except in his own country (Mark 6:3,4). 4. How many of the Old Testament prophets did Jesus endorse? ANS. All the prophets who prophesied of Him. He endorsed in all the ............... the things concerning Himself (Luke 18:31; 24:27,44). Jesus expressed absolute faith in the surety of Gods word, as expressed by the prophets. He declared that the prophecies concerning the Messiah would be fulfilled in their minutest detail. After His crucifixion and resurrection, He emphasised the certainty of prophecy and upbraided the disciples for questioning the prophets (Luke 24:25,26). Luke records that all the prophets did in fact witness concerning Jesus (Acts 10:43). The apostle Peter, one of Christs closest associates, declared concerning prophecy, We also have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts (2 Pet. 1:19).

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Jesus drew special attention to the writings of the prophet Daniel (Mark 13:14). He indicated that the prophets words, if carefully studied and obeyed, would allow the believers to escape death during the destruction of Jerusalem. The same writer warned concerning the last day deceptions which will appear in this world. Belief in the words of God spoken through this prophet will lead to deliverance from evil in the time of great trouble just prior to Christs coming. The Lord Himself declared, through John the revelator, that faithful study and obedience to the words of his prophecy would bring great blessings and eternal life (Rev. 1:3; 3:21,22). 5. What range of tasks did a biblical prophet perform? ANS. a) Rebuking ..... (1 Sam. 7:3; 12:17-19; Dan. 4:27). b) Exhorting (admonish earnestly) and teaching Gods ways and hence .................. the brethren (Acts 15:32). c) Judging (1 Sam. 7:15-17). d) Prophesying or foretelling the ......... (1 Sam. 3:11-14,17; 4:11,16-18). The Scripture record concerning Samuel clearly indicates the range of tasks in which a prophet might be involved. One of Samuels outstanding contributions to his times was the establishment of the schools of the prophets (1 Sam. 19:20). These schools were raised as a bulwark against the evil influences so prevalent in the society of Samuels time. In these schools emphasis was placed on learning the Scriptures, on the power of prayer, and on the value of manual labour (White, E.G. 1952. Education, pp.46,47). Besides his outstanding contribution to education, Samuel fearlessly rebuked sin, acted as a judge helping the people to settle their differences, and also acted in the capacity of Gods messenger in outlining future events. 6. In His capacity as a prophet, did Jesus undertake similar activities as mentioned for prophets in the Old Testament? ANS. Yes He did, as illustrated in examples as follows. a) Rebuking sin (Matt. 15:7-9; 16:3; 23:13). b) Teaching (Matt. 4:23; 26:55; Mark 6:34; 8:31; Luke 23:5; John 3:2). c) Judging (Mark 9:34,35; Luke 10:38-42; John 8:3-11). d) Prophesying (Matt. 24:3-37; 26:64; Acts 1:4-8). In coming as a prophet, Christ identified Himself with the humble instruments who had brought His words of encouragement, rebuke, and warning to their fellow men. Like their Master many of these had suffered humiliation and death. In coming as a spiritual leader, Jesus suffered the temptations which are peculiar to leaders. In coming in the role of prophet, He took the most difficult spiritual role which could be assigned. In His role as prophet, Christ, our leader, assured us that there is no pathway which we might be called to tread which He has not already trodden. He fully identified Himself with us. Nicodemus truly observed that Jesus was a teacher come from God (John 3:2). He was the master teacher whose words are relevant to all mankind, to all age groups, and to every circumstance encountered in life. He gave new meaning and purpose to life and supplied hope to the hopeless and despairing. Christ, Our High Priest In this section we will: Outline the extent to which Jesus identified with the human race. Identify that by becoming part of the human family, Christ qualified to become our High Priest. Outline the work of Christ as our High Priest. It has been said that Jesus came from God to man as Gods representative and went back to the Father from man as mans representative (Watson, C.H. 1934. The Atoning Work of Christ, His Sacrifice and Priestly Ministry, p.101). Jesus was qualified to be our High Priest through His life on earth as a man. 7. To what extent did Christ identify with the human race? ANS. The Word was made ........ and dwelt among us (John 1:14 KJV; Heb. 2:14, 16,17). In coming to earth Jesus was truly God and yet truly identified with humanity (John 1:1, 14; Mark 1:1; Phil. 2:6,7; 1 John 4:2,3). We notice that Notwithstanding that the sins of a guilty world were laid upon Christ, notwithstanding the humiliation of taking upon Himself our fallen nature, the voice from heaven declared Him to be the Son of the Eternal (White, E.G. 1940. Desire of Ages, p.112). Christs identification with humanity was not make believe (Rom. 5:15; 1 Tim. 2:5). He was born of Mary who was herself no different in nature from the rest of humanity (Gal. 4:4). Thus, it is stated that Christ was not ashamed to be called our brother (Heb. 2:11). As a consequence of identifying with us, the possibility of yielding to temptation was present. Indeed, He was tempted in all points ... as we are (Heb. 4:15). But He did not yield to temptation (2 Cor.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 16 Prophet, Priest and King 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:22).

8. How was this concept of the close relationship between the humanity of Christ and that of fallen mankind taught in the Old Testament? ANS. Redemption of those who had fallen into bondage was reserved to the persons closest blood relative. One of his ............ may redeem him ... or anyone who is near of kin (Lev. 25:24-28, 47-49). The whole of mankind is trapped in the bondage of sin. The nearest of kin is Christ who is worthy to redeem us from that bondage. This is why He identified so fully with fallen mankind. 9. What other expressions are used to convey the idea that Christ identified fully with mankind? ANS. a) He has borne our griefs and .......... our sorrows (Isa. 53:4). b) He took our ................. and bore our sicknesses (Matt. 8:17). He experienced all that we suffer (and more) when tempted. He conquered temptation through faith in His Father (John 5:30). On account of this, He is able to help us (Heb. 2:18). Jesus was sorely tempted to sin, but He did not yield for a moment to temptation (Rom. 8:3). He triumphed gloriously over Satan and is abundantly able to help all who are tempted. 10. How was Jesus qualified to serve as our representative in heaven? ANS. He learned obedience from what he suffered and thus became the ......... of salvation (Heb. 5:8,9 Green). This Scripture informs us that through His sufferings Christ was perfected or completed in the sense that He attained the goal of His mission in His humanity. He learned by personal experience what it meant to struggle against temptation and through faith gain the victory. It was only through belonging in all respects to the human family that He could qualify to become our High Priest (Heb. 5:1-5). Satan had claimed that Gods created beings could not keep the law of God. Therefore, to meet Satans accusations, Christ humbled Himself, put on humanity, and fully identified Himself with the sons and daughters of Adam (Phil. 2:6-8). He was to show through His life of obedience that human beings living in this sinful world can, through faith, live a life fully consistent with His law (Rev. 14:3-5,12). We believe that, Christ looks at the spirit, and when He sees us carrying our burden with faith, His perfect holiness atones for our shortcomings. When we do our best, He becomes our righteousness (White, E.G. 1958. Selected Messages, book 1, p.368). 11. On account of Jesus qualifications as our High Priest, what is He uniquely able to do? ANS. He can ...... in time of need (Heb. 4:15,16). On account of taking on human nature, Jesus can fully sympathise with the weaknesses and temptations common to the human race. Jesus was exposed to all the categories of temptation common to mankind, but did not succumb in the minutest detail (John 14:30). Jesus, through faith in His Father, overcame the temptations to sin. He lived a sinless life (2 Cor. 5:21). He thus proved Satans accusations as false and thus cast down Satans claims (John 12:31-33). We can, therefore, be ore than conquerors through Him who loved us (Rom. 8:37). We are asked to follow Jesus example through faith (1 Peter 2:21,22). Moreover, we are assured that no temptation will ever come our way from which God is unable to deliver us. He will provide a way of escape to those who depend on Him through faith (1 Cor. 10:13). 12. Owing to the victory which Jesus obtained, what confidence can we have? ANS. We can come ......... or with confidence to God knowing that we will obtain mercy and help in our time of need (Heb. 4:14-16). 13. When did Christ commence His high priestly ministry in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. After His ascension to heaven, Christ commenced His high priestly ministry. If He were on earth He would ..... be a .......... (Heb. 8:4). With His shed blood, Christ was to appear in the ............ of God for us (Heb. 9:22-24). The earthly high priest was first anointed to his office and then ministered the blood of the sin offerings (Lev. 8:30,33; 9:1,2,7). Jesus became sin for us and then ministered His spilt blood in the heavenly sanctuary before God for us (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 9:22-24). On earth, Christ was not a priest. One unique feature of the heavenly priesthood is that, when conferred, it continued without interruption (Heb. 7:16,23,24). Death did not intervene. Thus, this priesthood could not have commenced before Christs resurrection. On earth, sinners first slew the victim (Lev. 4:1-4, 13-15), and then the priest took the blood and ministered it (Lev. 4:512, 16-21). In the antitype, Christ offered Himself into the hands of sinners and then ministered the benefits of His own blood in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 7:27). When Christ died on Calvary, God signified the termination of the

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Levitical priesthood; the veil to the most holy place was torn by an unseen hand (Matt. 27:50,51). God in this remarkable manner indicated to all that the heavenly priesthood of Christ was about to commence (Heb. 7:11). Christ became our High Priest after His return to heaven and after the most holy place there was anointed (Dan. 9:24; cf. Lev. 8:8-12). Christ was anointed to preach the gospel at His baptism (Luke 4:18); upon the acquisition of authority in heaven, He was anointed with the oil of gladness (Heb. 1:3,9; Pss. 45:6-8; 110:1-4; cf. Lev. 8:30; 1 Sam. 16:13; 2 Sam. 2:4). The events occurring in the earthly sanctuary assure us that after its anointing and the setting aside of Aaron and his sons, God acknowledged these events by fire (Lev. 9:23,24). In like manner, the inauguration of Christ in heaven, after the dedication of the heavenly sanctuary, was signalled on earth by tongues of fire at Pentecost (Acts 2:3; White, E.G. 1941. Christs Object Lessons, p.120). We notice, then, that any argument claiming that the first phase of Christs priestly ministry commenced on earth is not supported by Scripture (refer also to Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... 1988, pp.319,320). 14. What order of High Priest did Jesus belong to? ANS. The order of ................. (Heb. 6:20). The priesthood to which Jesus belonged was not subject to mortality, as was the Levitical priesthood (Heb. 7:3). The superiority of the Melchizedek order of priests was also evident in that Melchizedek blessed Abraham (the father of Levi who, in turn, was the progenitor of the Levites) and received tithes from him (Heb. 7:5-10). The superiority of Christs priesthood is a point of emphasis in the epistle to the Hebrews (Heb. 7:20-28; Johnsson, W.G. 1980. Hebrews, pp.49,50,52-54). Now Melchizedek, the king of Salem or Jerusalem and priest of God, is a person about whom little is known (Gen. 14:18-20). His father and mother and his birth and death were apparently unrecorded and his genealogy was unclear. (In order to qualify as a Levitical priest, the genealogy had to be known exactly - Ezra 2:61-63). There was also no record of the end of his high priestly ministry. Hence, he prefigured Christ. The very titles given to Melchizedek were applied to Christ or were used as characteristic of Him (Isa. 9:6). 15. What work is Christ our High Priest performing for believers in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. a) He is the believers representative in heaven and ............ our sins. He delivers us from the guilt of sin (1 John 1:9). b) He is ready to provide help to those who are ............ He delivers from the power of sin (Heb. 2:18; Col. 1:22). Sins which are genuinely confessed are immediately forgiven (the sinner is justified). The record of confessed sins remains in Gods books of record (Eccles. 12:14). The breaking of the dominion of sin in the life, so that sin no longer has power over the believer, is the great work that Christ wishes to accomplish in the believer (sanctification). Christ is now also blotting out the record of sin (Acts 3:19). The sanctuary in heaven will forever be freed or cleansed from the confessed sins of the faithful before Christ completes His ministry in the most holy place. When this phase of Christs ministry is finalised, He will then come, the mystery of God will be completed (Acts 3:20). The final work in the heavenly sanctuary is understood by the pattern described in the earthly sanctuary on the Day of Atonement (Heb. 8:35). c) He is putting a mark on those who love righteousness who ...... and ..... over all the abominations which are occurring (Ezek. 9:4-6; Rev. 7:2,3). Christ is investigating His people. He notes those who grieve concerning the spiritual state of the world, who grieve for the sins of those who profess to be believers, and for the lack of zeal shown by those who have been given special light to share with others. These are also those who reprove sin, for they have a deep love for the truth and for the honour and glory of God. Their experience is centred in Christ (Mal. 3:16). Soon the decree will go forth slay utterly and begin at my sanctuary (Ezek. 9:6). These grieving ones highlighted are those who have experienced the succour of the Lord, the cleansing of the life. They are those who have heeded the call, I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see (Rev. 3:18). Christ, the King In this section we will: Introduce the concept of the kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory. Indicate when the kingdom of glory is to be established. 16. Did Christ claim to be a King while on earth? ANS. Yes! Pilot asked whether Jesus was the ...... of the Jews. Jesus said, It is as you say (Luke 23:2,3;

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 16 Prophet, Priest and King John 18:37).

Christ was born the Son of David, but He will not take His kingly throne until after He has finished His ministry as priest. While on earth the people wished to recognise Him as King but He refused to allow them to do so (John 6:15). 17. What type of kingdom did Jesus establish while here on earth? ANS. The kingdom of grace or the Messianic kingdom (John 18:36,37). Jesus established first the kingdom of grace on this earth (Matt. 3:2). It is His desire to reign as King in our minds and lives. In the future He will establish a kingdom of glory (Matt. 25:31). Jesus declared that the kingdom which He came to establish was not one which depended on the force of arms. Jesus clearly taught that He did not come to establish His kingdom of glory at the first advent (Matt. 25:31). The Jews had a misconception concerning the type of kingdom which Jesus came to establish. They imagined that the Messiah would come and cast out the hated Romans and place Himself on the throne of Israel as a temporal ruler. Under His rule all other nations would be subject to the Jews. In other words they misunderstood the truth that Christs kingdom of grace must precede His kingdom of glory. Their confusion with the two kingdoms is evident in Luke 17, verse 20. Jesus, in His reply to them in verse 21, made it abundantly evident that the kingdom of God He came to establish was in the minds of the individual. He came to establish a nation of believers who obeyed Gods ways through the motivation of love arising from the innermost recesses of the mind (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 6:6). 18. What was the purpose of Christs triumphal or kingly entry into Jerusalem? ANS. To fulfil ............ and to draw the peoples attention to His claim to be the Messiah (Zech. 9:9; Isa. 12:6). The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem just five days before His crucifixion made it certain that the attention of all would be focussed on His claims. Following His trial and burial many would be stimulated to study the Scriptures and would realise that He was indeed the Messiah He claimed to be (Matt. 12:16-21). 19. When is the kingdom of glory received by Christ? ANS. At the close of His ministry as a priest in the heavenly sanctuary, when the heavenly ........ has finished examining the books of record (Dan. 7:9,10,13,14). Daniel, the prophet, gives us a glimpse of the great pre-advent investigative judgment now proceeding in heaven. When Christs ministration in the sanctuary is completed, He stands up and proceeds to God the Father there to receive His kingdom (Dan. 12:1,2). Christ cannot receive His kingdom until the subjects of His kingdom have been decided (this is one function of the judgment). His priestly role finishes before He can be crowned as King. About this time the restraint which has been on the inhabitants of the world and Satan is lifted and a great time of trouble and destruction descends upon the impenitent world (Dan. 12:1; Rev. 15:8; 16:1). 20. How does the Bible describe Christ after His crowning as King of kings and Lord of lords? ANS. Christ comes in great majesty and glory accompanied by the ........ of heaven to receive the citizens of His kingdom (Rev. 19:11-16). Christ is pictured as riding forth on a white horse to receive His kingdom. The white symbolises the purity of His character. The reception of His kingdom is likened unto a marriage (Rev. 19:7). His kingdom will be established forever and ever; all earthy powers cease to exist (Rev. 11:15). 21. What is Christs kingdom likened to and what imagery is used to refer to the guests? ANS. a) Christs kingdom is referred to as a ........ (Rev. 19:7; 21:2). b) The guests are those who are called or .......... (Matt. 25:1; Rev. 14:4; 19:9). Christs bride or kingdom is the New Jerusalem. The guests are those who have continually exercised faith in their Master (Rev. 14:4,5). The Holy Spirit has been active in their life to convict of sin and to lead into all righteousness as they have studied Gods word (Matt. 25:4,7,8; Ps. 119:105; Zech. 4:6,11-14). Christ receives His kingdom after He stands up (His priestly ministry ends) and before the plagues are poured out. It is essential that you and I are members of Christs kingdom. Let us accept Christ as our High Priest today, so that we may be cleansed from sin and be delivered from its controlling power. In this relationship we will be fit subjects to enter the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9). May we be counted worthy to sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, saying: Great and marvellous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of saints!

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 16 Prophet, Priest and King Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested. (Rev. 15:3,4)

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. prophet 2. a) Nazareth b) deed, word 3. without honour 4. Scriptures 5. a) sin b) strengthening c) - d) future 6. 7. flesh 8. brothers 9. a) carried b) infirmities 10. author 11. help 12. boldly 13. not, priest, presence 14. Melchizedek 15. a) forgives b) tempted c) sigh, cry 16. King 17. 18. prophecy 19. court 20. armies 21. a) bride b) virgins

17. THINE IS THE POWER AND THE GLORY

In our modern world we speak a great deal about power. Those in the seat of authority are said to have power. They manipulate and control events and the lives of others. A surgeon is said to have power to make the sick well again. Indeed, we daily see modern miracles, as the benefits of scientific advances are spread abroad to help mankind. Knowledge rightly used is a power or a force for good in the world today. The same word, power, may be used in the sense of ability. A person may be a powerful speaker swaying the emotions and influencing the actions of individuals. Then again the term is used to express the degree of strength possessed by persons, machines, and instruments. It is not surprising, then, that the word power, which possesses these and other meanings, is used to express some of the notable characteristics of God. We wish to examine some aspects of the word power in this lesson. Somewhat less frequently we use the word glory. It is most commonly used to convey an idea of the splendour of a scene or to describe a blissful experience. Less frequently it is used to convey the idea of renown and fame. We may well ask, What is the most remarkable or most glorious feature of God mentioned in the Bible? Jesus expects all His disciples to understand this for the Lords prayer ends with the words, For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen (Matt. 6:13). In this lesson we plan to explore some of the deep meanings of this term which is used throughout the Bible. Gods Glory In this section we will: Establish that Gods glory is a term which can refer to His character. Identify the ten commandments as a document which reveals Gods character. Emphasize that Christ came to earth to reveal Gods character. From the beginning God has provided abundant evidence of His presence in the universe and of the principles of His kingdom. David sought to understand God more fully by contemplating His power and glory in the sanctuary (Ps. 63:2). Let us go on a journey of discovery to observe what the Bible has to say about these grand subjects and in particular to determine the profound meaning of Gods glory as we behold Christ, through faith, in the heavenly sanctuary. 1. When Moses asked God to show him His glory, what did God reveal to him? ANS. God made all His ............ or the gracious aspects of His character to pass before Moses (Exod. 33:18,19). The word character is not used in the text of older translations of the Bible. Unmistakably God here indicates the basis of His greatness. It is His character. As we follow the discourse between God and Moses into the next chapter, we notice that God proclaimed His name to Moses (Exod. 34:5) and immediately indicated the character traits for which this name stands (v.6). 2. In what document was the character of God explained in practical terms that the human race could understand? ANS. In the ten commandments written by the ......... of God (Exod. 31:18; 34:1). We notice God commanded Moses to cut two tables of stone (second occasion of writing) that He might inscribe the words of the law of love upon them with His own finger (Deut. 10:1,2,5). The Lord then passed before Moses and proclaimed the name of the Lord and described in clear terms His most significant characteristics (Exod. 34:6,7). The law thus proclaimed is based on love (Exod. 20:6), a fact which Jesus Himself so beautifully summarised in Matthew 22. 3. How does Scripture describe both the law and God? ANS. a) The law is based on love for ..... and love for ..... (Matt. 22:36-40). b) God is ...... (1 John 4:8). These Scriptures strengthen our understanding that the law of God is, in essence, a transcript of His character, for God is love. If we diminish from the law, we have a stunted idea of Gods character. 4. How does the Bible define sin in relation to the law? ANS. Sin is ................ or transgression of the law (1 John 3:4 NKJV & KJV). The law is a transcript of Gods character. Thus, to sin is to display characteristics which are not like Gods perfect character, as shown in the law. Paul expressed this thought very clearly in Romans 3:23, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The human race was initially created in the image of God, which included a Christlike

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character (Gen. 1:27). Hence, we must conclude that love motivated mankinds every action until sin entered. Satan tempted Eve to selfishly desire knowledge (Gen. 3:5). She distrusted God, chose to disobey Him, and grasped the offered fruit to satisfy self-interest. Thereafter, all the descendants of Adam and Eve were weakened and found it easy to yield to selfish desires (Jer. 17:9). As we choose to disobey God, as we choose to yield to these selfish desires, we likewise commit sin or commit acts of transgression. 5. What particularly did Jesus come to reveal to mankind when He came to earth? ANS. He came to reveal His ......... or His character (John 1:14). By His gracious words, deeds and miracles, Christ showed to fallen man what God was really like. He came to reveal the fullness of grace and truth. He came to sweep away the misconceptions about Gods character which Satan had attempted to portray from the beginning (Gen. 3:1-6). The text says that Jesus came and dwelt among us or, more meaningfully, He tabernacled among us. Thus, John clearly links the presence of the Lord manifested above the ark of the covenant in Old Testament times with the manifestation of Christ in human flesh (Exod. 25:22; Num. 7:89; Clarke, A. 1854. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: with a Commentary and Critical Notes, vol. v, pp532,533). Jesus came to give the most spectacular display possible of the glory or character of God so that all would be without excuse (2 Cor. 4:6). By His life, Christ has redeemed Adams disgraceful fall, and has perfected a character of perfect obedience, and left an example for the human family, that they may imitate the Pattern (White, E.G. 1869. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 67 (No. 23), p.401). 6. How perfectly did Christ reveal the character of God while on earth? ANS. Christ came in the express ......... or character of God (Heb. 1:3). Paul is here affirming that Christ perfectly, exactly, represented the character of God. The Greek word translated express image in the New King James version is indeed charakter, from which we derive our English word character. The Revised Standard Version uses the phrase bears the very stamp of His nature and Moffat says stamped with Gods own character to convey the same idea. When Philip asked Jesus, Show us the Father, Jesus could confidently affirm, He who has seen Me has seen the Father (John 14:8,9). Truly, it may be said that Christ represented the character of God the Father fully. 7. What great message of love does God send to the world just before His return? ANS. He sends to the world through His messengers a startling reminder of the nature of His glory or character, and bids all to Fear God and ...... glory to Him (Rev. 14:7). Indeed, God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Pet. 3:9). Just before He returns to give His rewards, He bids His servants reveal to those on the earth what God is really like. It has been said, The honor of Christ must stand complete in the perfection of the character of His chosen people. He desires that they shall represent His character to the world (White, E.G. 1897. Signs of the Times, vol. 23 (No. 46), p.434). God challenges all to seek Him while He may be found so that the Holy Spirit may effect the transformation of character in their lives necessary to enable all to meet Him in peace (Isa. 59:19; Rom. 12:2). As we experience this transformation, we are bidden to tell the world of Christs transforming power! From Glory to Glory In this section we will: Remind that as the believer beholds Gods character, the life is transformed. 8. As the believer beholds Christs beauty of character, what transpires in the life under the influence of the Holy Spirit? ANS. The life is changed or .................. as Christs character is contemplated (2 Cor. 3:17,18). The transformation experienced by the Christian is progressive as indicated by the words from glory to glory. This transformation cannot be effected by the believer, but occurs only through the agency of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to His disciples that the Spirit or Comforter would guide you into all truth (John 16:13). Through the influence of the Spirit of God, the believer is transformed in character; his taste is refined, his judgment is sanctified, and he becomes complete in Christ (White, E.G. 1894. Youths Instructor, vol. 42 (No. 48), p.381). This is a promise which is given to the weakest saint. 9. Does this change wrought by the Holy Spirit relate only to the outward behaviour or does it involve a change of the thought patterns? ANS. The thought patterns themselves must be transformed. Every thought is to be brought into ............. to the obedience of Christ (Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 10:5). Paul recognised that our minds need constantly to be under the controlling influence of Gods Spirit. Mere outward

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conformity to the requirements of the law of God does not bring salvation (Phil. 3:6,7,9). The law is to be written in the mind. The thoughts are to be purified through communion with God (Heb. 10:16). The Christians life is not a modification or improvement of the old life, but a transformation of the nature. There is a death to sin and self, and a new life altogether (White, E.G. 1910. Signs of the Times, vol. 37 (No. 10), p.503). If we ask for His help, He promises to give us enabling power (1 Cor. 10:13). 10. In judging a persons standing, what aspects of the individuals make up does God examine? ANS. God looks at the persons thoughts which determine the character and not on his ............... or at the ......... of his stature (1 Sam. 16:7). The wise man, Solomon, observed, what he thinks is what he really is (Prov. 23:7, Good News Bible). To be accepted before God our thoughts must be renewed (Isa. 55:7; Matt. 5:21,22,27,28). Feelings of anger and impurity will lead to sin. God requires the very spring of our feelings (that is our thoughts) to be in conformity to His will. Those accepted into the kingdom of God are blameless through the merits of Jesus Christ (Rev. 14:5,12). We can be overcomers through the power which Christ gives through the Spirit to all who ask (Rev. 3:21; 1 John 5:4,5). Outward conformity to Christian ideals will not save (salvation by works), it is only as right actions spring from a pure mind which is controlled by Gods Spirit that we are considered fit candidates for heaven (righteous by faith). The psalmist, as he considered God in the sanctuary, realised this great truth. His words are immortalised in Scripture, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Ps. 51:10). Gods Power In this section we will: Review the evidences of Gods power in the universe. The human race from the beginning has had ample evidence of the power of God. Many today have chosen to discount this evidence. Let us briefly review various aspects of Gods power. 11. Through what acts was Gods power made evident to Adam? ANS. a) Through displaying the marvellous array of ......... things to Adam (Gen. 2:15-19). b) Through the creation of Eve, the first ......... (Gen. 2:22). The creative ability of God is evident in the things which we observe in nature. This is a constant reminder of Gods power, as the Bible writers remind us (1 Chron. 29:11; Ps. 66:5-7; Isa. 40:26). Today, as anciently, many have chosen to ignore this evidence (2 Pet. 3:5). God gave to the human race the power of procreation to remind them of Gods own creative ability. God claims that His creative ability is one feature which separates Him from all other gods (Jer. 10:1012; Ps. 96:4,5). 12. To what does the reliability of the motion of the heavenly bodies give evidence? ANS. Gods ability or power to maintain His ............ (Isa. 40:26). God not only created the heavens and earth but maintains them according to the laws of His own devising (2 Peter 3:47). His love and care for the universe which He created is thus shown; our God is not a capricious individual! God is not captive to these natural laws. We notice that the wind and waves were obedient to Christs voice here on earth (Mark 4:41). Other unusual events involving natural phenomena, such as the great Flood (Gen. 7) and the lengthening of the day in Joshuas time (Joshua 10:12-14), are tributes to Gods control over the laws which He made. Our God is in control of the universe! 13. Are miracles an evidence of Gods power? ANS. Yes and No! (Deut. 8:15-18; Ps. 78:26,27; Matt. 7:22,23; Rev. 13:14; 16:14). Miracles are an evidence of the creative ability of God, but Satan and his agents have power to deceive and to control natural events as far as God allows (Exod. 7:9-12; Job 1:9-12; Rev. 16:14). Every spirit must be tested against the standard of the word of God, To the law and to the testimony! (Isa. 8:20). 14. For what reason did Jesus on one occasion work a miracle of healing? ANS. That those present might understand that the Son of Man had ........ to ........... sins (Matt. 9:4-7). The disciples on another occasion spoke of power going forth from Jesus (Mark 5:30). (The Greek word dunamis translated in the New Testament as miracle can also be translated as power) The greatest miracle of Gods power observed today is the power of the gospel (Rom. 1:16). This power God makes available for the transforming of the life. The same power used in the creation of the worlds is available for the recreation of the image of God in mankind. They overcame him [that old serpent, called the devil, and Satan] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 17 Thine is the Power and the Glory testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death (Rev. 12:11,9; Ezek. 20:12). 15. To whom is the miracle of redemption available? ANS. To as many as accept Christ, to them He gave the right to become ............ of God (John 1:12).

Gods ability to fundamentally change a persons thinking and living is another great evidence of the superiority of God over all others (Acts 4:12). Some will say that such changes are a delusion. To such we would answer, A redeemed drunkard, with vivid memory of past hopeless struggles and new sense of power through Christ, was replying to the charge that his religion was a delusion. He said: Thank God for the delusion; it has put clothes on my children and shoes on their feet and bread in their mouths. It has made a man of me and it has put joy and peace in my home, which had been a hell. If this is a delusion, may God send it to the slaves of drink everywhere, for their slavery is an awful reality (McDowell, J. 1979. Evidence that Demands a Verdict, p.328). 16. What other great ability does God claim as proof of His Godship? ANS. The ability or power to ........... and control world events (Isa. 46:9,10). Gods ability to predict with unerring accuracy the course of world events is a startling feature of the word of God. We need only refer to the prophecy of Daniel 2 at this juncture to illustrate this point. However, there are many other events predicted in the Bible which history indicates have come to pass in the minutest detail. The science of archaeology affirms that the words written in Scripture were, in many instances, penned well in advance of the event. You Shall Receive Power In this section we will: Emphasize that God promises to empower our lives. Outline the avenues through which God commonly appeals to the believer. 17. By what heavenly agencies do we receive power to become and to remain the children of God? ANS. a) The ...... ......... (Acts 1:8). b) The holy angels are given charge over God faithful in order to ...... you in all your ways (Ps. 91:11). The Greek word here translated power in Acts chapter 1, verse 8, is dunamis. From this word our English word dynamite is derived! The book of Acts is full of stories of the amazing exploits of ordinary men and women filled with the Holy Spirit. This power God promises to all those who are obedient children (Acts 5:32). God is no respecter of persons; His blessings are not dependent on our educational status and background. In the story of Jacobs ladder the angels are shown as the communicators of Christs power to mankind (Gen. 28:12,12; John 1:51). This same symbolism is used in Revelation chapter 14 where three angels are pictured as cooperating with Gods servants to herald His soon coming; they impart to them power for witnessing. 18. What did the early disciples experience in their lives before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Pentecostal power occurred? ANS. a) They recognised their spiritual blindness and their great need of unity. The Scriptures record that These all ............ with one .......... (Luke 22:24,31,32; Acts 1:14). b) They became avid students of the Old Testament ............... in order to discover Gods will for them (Acts 1:16-23). Jesus said, The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life (John 6:63). The word of God when read, treasured, and obeyed becomes a source of great power and defence against the onslaughts of Satan. This is clearly evident from the record of the life of the Saviour. Early in His life the scholars were astonished at His understanding and answers. Later He repulsed Satans temptations through the witness of the Scriptures. The people took note that He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes (Matt. 2:47; 3:4,7,10; 7:29). This same experience is recorded for the disciples. They studied the word of God, prayed for understanding, and for strength to obey through faith. As they witnessed the crowds were amazed and perplexed (Acts 2:12). Through the reading of Gods word, we are brought into contact with its author and the life is changed. Sanctification cannot occur apart from the study of the word for Jesus declared, Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth (John 17:17). The word of God - the truth is the channel through which the Lord manifests His Spirit and power (White, E.G. 1911. The Acts of the Apostles, p.520). c) They discovered the power of ......... and supplication (Acts 1:14). Prayer is the key which unlocks Gods power. The Bible records the deeds of some of the great men and women of prayer (e.g., Samuel, Elijah, David, Esther, Daniel). The Scriptures assure us that power over the evil one comes only in

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response to prayer (Matt. 17:21; Eph. 6:18; 1 Pet. 4:7). This was Christs experience (Matt. 26:36,40-42,44). The altar of incense in the earthly sanctuary symbolised this great truth which was taught in Christs life. The incense arose perpetually from the altar. The prayers of the believers were to ascend to Christ with the incense on whom they depended for grace in their lives. d) They chose to ...... Gods revealed will through faith (Acts 1:24-26). Pentecostal power is promised to those who render loving obedience to God through faith (Acts 5:32; Heb. 5:9; John 14:15). Gods Spirit is poured out in fullness on those who habitually respond to His promptings as they read the word of God and pray for enlightenment. Glory and Power to the Lamb In this section we will: Identify when the redeemed give adoration to Jesus Christ acknowledging His superiority in all things. The Scripture account of the ten virgins assures us that only those who continually experience the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives will be welcomed to the wedding supper (Matt. 25:8-13). 19. When are glory, power, honour, and thanks given to the Lamb? ANS. When the plan of salvation is completed, then every creature which is in ......... and on ........ and elsewhere praise Christ (Rev. 5:10-13; 15:2-4). These texts describe a scene when sevenfold praise is given to God. At this time heavens joy is full and complete in that sin and sinners have ceased from Gods universe. All give joyous appreciation and adoration to Jesus Christ. The redeemed and the holy angels proclaim the greatness and perfection of Gods character and acknowledge that all of Satans charges against Gods character are false. Heaven is forever secure against sin arising the second time. 20. Who will be on the sea of glass to sing thanks to the Lamb? ANS. Those who overcome through the grace which God is willing to give in abundant measure will ........... all things in the new earth (Rev. 7:14; 21:7). This world will end with the Lord Jesus Christ coming in glory (Matt. 16:27). Some of the majesty of this event was shown, in the Old Testament, when the cloud of Gods glory filled the temple and, in the New Testament, when Jesus was transfigured on a mountain (Exod. 40:34; Matt. 17:2; Mark 9:3). Those who are obedient and reflect the glory of Gods character here will be among those who will be counted worthy to stand on the sea of glass and forever be members of Gods glorious kingdom. Satan has asserted that men could not keep the commandments of God. To prove that they could, Christ became a man, and lived a life of perfect obedience, an evidence to sinful human beings, to the worlds unfallen, and to the heavenly angels, that man could keep Gods law through the divine power that is abundantly provided for all that believe. In order to reveal God to the world, to demonstrate as true that which Satan has denied, Christ volunteered to take humanity, and in His power, humanity can obey God. As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God. All heaven is Christs to give to the world (John 1:12; White, E.G. 1899. Signs of the Times, vol. 25 (No. 19), p.34). May we pray for and experience this power in our lives today, so that we may give glory to God.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. goodness 2. finger 3. a) God, man b) love 4. lawlessness 5. glory 6. image 7. give 8. transformed 9. captivity 10. appearance, height 11. a) living b) woman 12. creation 13. 14. power, forgive 15. children 16. predict 17. a) Holy Spirit b) keep 18. a) continued, accord b) Scriptures c) prayer d) obey 19. heaven, earth 20. inherit

18. GOD, THE CREATOR, IS IN HIS TEMPLE

God is presented in the Bible as the Creator of all things. The simple narrative recorded in the Scriptures presents Gods creative acts, involving our solar system, as spanning seven, twenty-four hour days. The sequence in the creation story is logical and sound. We notice, for instance, that on the third day the chlorophyll-bearing plants were created and on the following day the sun. Any period much greater than a day between these two events introduces serious problems of a scientific nature. The creation story and the events immediately thereafter inform us of the origin of the weekly cycle, of man and woman, of sin and suffering, and of the originator of evil. More significantly the Saviour, Jesus Christ, is introduced. The scientific community has difficulty in explaining such phenomena as the origin of the weekly cycle and the appearance of sexual differences in many organisms. Those who believe that God commenced the evolutionary process have problems explaining the origin of sin. Without a clear concept of the origin of this world and of sin, the need of a Saviour becomes increasingly difficult to accept. The reality of the transforming power of the Holy Spirit (recreative act) and the acquisition of immortality (creating a new order of beings) at Christs coming are also difficult to believe. God is Above all Other Gods In this section we will: Outline features of the earthly sanctuary which reminded of Christ the Creator. Emphasize the extent and uniqueness of Christs creative activities. 1. In comparison to graven images, what features do the prophet Habakkuk, by implication, indicate that God possesses? ANS. a) The image or idol teaches ...... (Hab. 2:18). By contrast, God is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). b) An idol is dumb (Hab. 2:18), and possesses no ......... (v.19). God is the giver of life, for He breathed into Adams nostrils the breath of life (Gen. 2:7). The prophet Habakkuk considered that the presence of the Lord in His holy temple effectively declared to all in the world the futility of any other system of belief. He says, But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silent before Him (Hab. 2:20). Habakkuk is thought to have written around 630 BC and thus referred to Solomons magnificent temple which was still standing at the time of his writing. 2. What prominent features about the tabernacle in the wilderness and Solomons temple may have influenced Habakkuk to make his declaration? ANS. A cloud of ........ appeared and filled the tabernacle in the wilderness at its dedication and at other times and was evident in Solomons temple at its dedication (Exod. 40:34,35; 1 Kings 8:6,9-11). The Shekinah glory (the glory of Gods presence) was visible in the holy of holies over the mercy seat and this glory filled the sanctuary (Isa. 6:1). As the incense was offered by the priest, the cloud of divine glory descended on the mercy seat and filled the most holy place, and often so filled both apartments that the priest was obliged to retire to the door of the tabernacle (1 Kings 8:10,11; White, E.G. 1958. Patriarchs and Prophets, p.353). The glory of the divine presence shrouded in the cloud was, in fact, the glory of God revealed through Christ (Exod. 16:10; 2 Cor. 5:19). All communications between heaven and humanity are effected through Christ. Jesus spoke through all the prophets (Rev. 19:10). When the children of Israel were led to the promised land, it was Christ who communicated with them and attended to their every need (1 Cor. 10:4). The Scriptures declare, In Him was life, and the life was the light of men (John 1:4). The symbol of Christs presence in this world is light. Light shone forth out of darkness at creation and was associated with His presence in the sanctuary. Both the apostle John and Habakkuk understood that the light and glory of Christs presence are symbols of His creative power (John 8:12). 3. What other features about the sanctuary would Habakkuk have been familiar with and which indicated the greatness of the God we worship? ANS. a) The Lord spoke to Moses from the cloud of glory words of pardon, ........, and salvation (recreative act) (Num. 14:10,17-19). b) The Lord spoke to Moses from the cloud of glory giving words of ............ (Num. 16:27-30). c) The Lord instructed Moses from the cloud of glory and worked ............ through him (creative acts) (Num. 20:6-8). d) The Lord prophesied of the final triumph of the principles of His kingdom over those of men in the following words, all the earth shall be ......... with the ........ of the Lord. The creation of the new earth is encompassed in this promise (Num. 14:20,21).

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4. With what great event, occurring during the journeyings of the children of Israel in Sinai, was the glory of God associated? ANS. The giving of the ten commandments or the two ........... of stone (Deut. 5:22). The ten commandments were written by the finger of God (Exod. 31:18; Deut. 9:10). God hence signified that any change could be made by God alone; such a change is not recorded in the Scriptures. The principles of the law express love, mercy, and judgment (Deut. 5:9,10). They illustrate how we, through our attitudes and actions, express our love to God and our fellows (Matt. 22:36-40). In the heart of these principles is placed the memorial of Gods creation - the Sabbath (Exod. 20:10,11). Hence, it is evident that the ten commandments point us to Christ who was its giver and the Creator of this and other worlds (John 1:1-3,14; James 4:12). 5. What ability does God claim as proof of His uniqueness? ANS. The Lord ...... the heavens (1 Chron. 16:25,26; Ps. 96:5). The futility of the creature worshipping objects fashioned with human hands is a principle clearly stated in the Scriptures (Isa. 42:5-8). To God alone is our allegiance due. In our own day many worship the intellect, to the extent that a vast majority believe in the theory of evolution. This theory is based on the principles of humanism which denies God a place in ones thinking. Mankinds future, it is asserted, lies in us taking full responsibilities for the future rather than in the act of placing such responsibility on the shoulders of mythical gods or metaphysical absolutes (Huxley, J. 1974. Evolution: The Modern Synthesis, third ed., p.578). Many men and women have become god-like and are shown to have accepted the devils lie, You shall be as gods (Gen. 3:5 KJV), for the humanist declares, Furthermore, it is clear that man is only at the beginning of his period of evolutionary dominance, and that vast and still undreamt-of possibilities of further advance still lie before him. Mans most sacred duty ... includes the fullest realization of his own inherent possibilities (Huxley, J. 1967. Religion without Revelation, pp.165,166). It is argued that when we understand the cause of good and evil we achieve freedom. Humanity has been God fearing, but now we can confront God. The true role of science has been to liberate humanity from ignorance. The true role of religion has been to comfort humanity while the search went on (Griffith, J. 1991. Beyond the Human Condition, p.47). The humanist proclaims that there is no higher intellect than that possessed by mankind and seeks to explore and develop those other mind faculties such as telepathy and extrasensory activities. The Humanist Manifesto asserts that ideas of salvation and damnation are illusionary and harmful and that there are no supernatural guarantees of human values. Modern science proclaims humanist ideals by accepting a number of its principles. It is held that knowledge is tentative, progressive; there are no absolutes. While this appears to be true in science on a day to day basis (we do not have absolute truth about the natural world), it denies the certainties of Gods word. The atheist denies the idea of God and does not countenance a supernatural explanation even in regard to origins. A somewhat different pathway is walked by others in which God Himself has been caste in a different light. Notice a modern physicists viewpoint on the role of God in the origin of the universe. This scientific approach to creation makes redundant the idea of God-the-creator, but it does not rule out a universal mind existing as part of the unique physical universe: a natural, as opposed to a supernatural God (Davies, P. 1983. God and the New Physics, p.223). By contrast, some theists (believers in a supernatural creator God) believe that Nothing in the nature of evolution precludes the possibility of divine direction (Zetterberg, J.P. ed. 1983. Evolution versus Creationism: The Public Education Controversy, p.470). Hence, we find a growing accommodation between atheists and theistic evolutionists who have pooled intellectual resources to bring discredit on believers in special creation. 6. With what other features of Christian experience does God connect His creative ability? ANS. a) His ability to ...... us safely in His care (Isa. 42:5,6). b) His ability to ...... miracles (Isa. 42:7) c) His ability to save us ...... sin (Isa. 42:7; 1 Pet. 4:18,19). d) His ability to recreate us spiritually which is evident in the life in ...... works (Eph. 2:10). It is evident from this list that a Christian, who has a thorough understanding of the Bible, will also be a firm believer in a creator God. A God who cannot create is surely not able to redirect the mind along right channels and at last save the believer in an earth made new. A popular notion entertained by many Christians is that God commenced the evolutionary process (theistic evolutionists). This poses a number of difficulties. The most significant relates to the origin of evil (sin). If we cannot account for the origin of sin, the question of a need for a Saviour arises. Without special creation, the concept of the sanctity of marriage and the home (continual reminders of the Creators gifts of procreation), so clearly portrayed in the Genesis account, also has no fundamental basis. Hence, it becomes apparent that the two great institutions which come to us from Eden - the Sabbath and marriage - are in jeopardy.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 18 God the Creator is in His Temple Christ the Creator

In this section we will: Highlight that our Creator is also our Redeemer. Remind that our immortal existence in the new heavens and earth is dependent upon the future creative activities of Christ. All the members of the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) were involved in creation as we understand from Genesis 1:2,26. The term us in verse 26 indicates that at least two persons were involved. In Hebrews 1:2 it is made clear that both the Father and the Son were involved in creation and in Genesis 1:2 the Holy Spirit is indicated also to have enjoyed a role. 7. Who was the primary agent in creation? ANS. All things were made by the ......, and the Word was Christ (John 1:1-3,14). It is a sobering thought that the Creator of this world also bought us back by His sufferings (1 Cor. 6:20; Heb. 1:2). Thus, He is preeminently qualified to re-create in us a new life. 8. How is this new life created in us? ANS. By the ............ of our mind (Rom. 12:2). The statement that by beholding we become changed is the principle on which the renewing of the mind takes place. By prayer (Matt. 26:41) and the study of Gods word (2 Pet. 3:18), the attitudes, actions and motives are changed. David and Daniel the prophet prayed three times a day. The secret of their greatness was in their constant dependence upon God. The Old Testament sanctuary system with its morning and evening sacrifices teaches us an important lesson regarding the regularity which should characterise our genuine worship of God and the contemplation of spiritual things. (Christians today might well follow this example by the institution of morning and evening family worship.) Christ came leaving us an example that we should follow Him. The secret of Jesus success was in His intimate knowledge of the word of God and in His prayer life. He spent whole nights in prayer and came forth refreshed to contend with the enemy of souls. 9. With what great event is the putting on of immortality associated? ANS. At the second coming of Christ, the dead will be raised ...................; they will be changed (1 Cor. 15:52,53). The second coming of Christ is the event which peoples of all ages have longingly looked and hoped for. The raising of the righteous dead and the fashioning of incorruptible bodies (creating us anew) will return the redeemed to the bodily state which Adam and Eve enjoyed before the fall (1 Thess. 4:16). Some have imagined that immortality is received almost immediately following death. However, the Scriptures nowhere portray a conscious state in death. The word of God clearly states that, The dead know not anything (Eccles. 9:5,10). The popular story of the rich man and Lazarus, recorded in Scripture, is attributed to pagan authors (Luke 16:19-31; Whiston, W. circa 1936. The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus, pp.901-903; Jeremias, J. 1972. The Parables of Jesus, p.183). This pagan story was used by Christ to illustrate the necessity of making our calling and election sure at this present time; Gods judgments are irrevocable. 10. Who will change our corrupt bodies into glorious, disease-free bodies? ANS. The Lord Jesus Christ will change our vile bodies to be like His ............ body (Phil. 3:20,21). Something of the glory associated with Christs glorious body was revealed to Peter, James and John on the mount of Transfiguration. Here Jesus was surrounded in glory and accompanied by Moses and Elijah (Luke 9:28-31). Believers (the overcomers) are promised glorious, disease-free bodies (Rev. 21:4,5,7). The comforting thought is that all the power revealed in the creation of the worlds is made available to us through faith in Christ the Creator in order that we might be overcomers (1 Cor. 10:13). It has been said that the happiness of the redeemed in heaven results from the character formed in this life after the image of Christ. The saints in heaven will first have been saints on earth (White, E.G. 1892. Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69 (No.49), p.622; 1 John 3:2). 11. Who is the builder of the new heavens and the new earth? ANS. Jesus promised that He would make all things ..... (Rev. 21:5). The Bible reveals that Jesus has identified Himself completely with the human race (Rev. 1:17,18; 21:3,6). His creative ability is central to our belief in His ability to deliver us from the guilt of sin, from its power, and finally from the presence of sin. The reality of the promise of an earth and heavens made new can be grasped fully only by those who believe in a creator God.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 18 God the Creator is in His Temple The Memorial of Creation

In this section we will: Indicate that the Sabbath was set aside as a memorial of creation. Emphasize that Christ, the light of the world, can only be our Redeemer because He is our Creator. Expand our understanding of the significance of the Sabbath as a perpetual reminder of Christs creative ability. Since the concept of creation is central to our understanding of God, we should not be surprised that God established an institution in Eden by which He purposed to remind His children of His claims on their love and devotion. 12. What crowning act marked the end of the creation week? ANS. God ......... on the seventh day, and He ........... the day and made it holy (sanctified) - (Gen. 2:2,3) The threefold prominence given to the seventh day in Eden is also mentioned by Paul in Hebrews 4:4-11. He urges us to remember the significance of the institution of the Sabbath, as it is a symbol of salvation as well as of creation. It is a day of joyful rest and communion with our Maker (or a sanctuary in time). This theme is also taken up by John the Revelator, for he identifies a movement in the period before Christs second coming to return this memorial to prominence (Rev. 14:6,7). Let us be part of this movement of destiny! 13. To what creative acts of God does the Sabbath point? ANS. a) The creation of the world in ..... days (Exod. 20:10,11). b) The new birth experience and the continuing experience of faith which gives believers spiritual rest. Jesus promised, I will give you ...... (Exod. 31:13; Ezek. 20:12; Matt. 11:28-30; Heb. 4:4,8-10). c) The creation of the new ............ and new........ (Isa. 66: 22,23). It has been said that if this memorial of Gods creative ability had been remembered that there would never have been an idolater, an atheist, or an infidel (White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, p.438). 14. What reminders of Gods creative ability were associated with the sanctuary in the wilderness? ANS. a) Aarons rod that ........., produced blossoms, and bore ripe almonds (Num. 17:6-10). b) The pot of ........ in the ark of the covenant (Heb. 9:4). The miracle of the manna (which included a double portion on Friday and none on Sabbath) was a weekly experience for 40 years. God provided this food through the ministry of the angels a short time before the formal giving of the ten commandments on Sinai (Ps. 78:24,25; Exod. 16:1,4,5). This experience indicates that knowledge of Gods memorial of creation was known by the Israelites before Sinai. In fact, all the ten commandments were understood before they were formally given at Sinai. The Creation Week In this section we will: Establish that the creation days were 24 hours in length. Observe that the weekly cycle (seven day cycle) commenced at creation. Highlight that Christ revealed as both the Creator and Redeemer gives power to the presentation of the gospel. The weekly seven day cycle is a constant reminder of Gods creation of this world. Several attempts have been made by governments to change this cycle, but without lasting success. The most notable attempt was during the French Revolution when a ten-day week was substituted. It is significant to note that the purpose of this move was to destroy the last reminder of Christianity. Notice, The objects the advocates of a new calendar had in view were to strike a blow at the clergy and to divorce all calculations of time from the Christian year; the enthusiasts were already speaking of the year of liberty .... (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1961, vol. 9, p.803). Some current moves to reform the calendar allow for 364 days; the 365th day is blank (essentially) and is not counted (Encyclopedia Americana, 1991, vol. 5, p.190; refer to the United Nations web site on calendar reform). Such reforms, if instituted, would effectively eliminate continuity with the ancient weekly cycle and the day of rest (seventh-day Sabbath) which has existed since creation. 15. In the Old Testament record when did a day commence? ANS. The 24-hour day commenced at the going down of the sun or at ......... (Lev. 23:32; Deut. 16:6-8). The Hebrew word for day (yom) sometimes was used to describe periods of time of greater than 24 hours (Gen. 2:4), and was even applied to an event located at an indefinite time (Job 21:30; 38:23). However, when a definite number is

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associated with the word day as an adjective, the period always means a 24-hour day (e.g., Gen. 7:17; 22:4; 31:22; 42:18). 16. Does the creation record indicate that 24 hour days were involved? ANS. The days were each 24 hours in length (Exod. 31:17). Using the rule mentioned above, this conclusion is inescapable. In addition, it could be noted that Adam lived 930 years (Gen. 5:5). If a day represented say 1000 years or a longer period of time, then Adam could have lived his whole life in the span of the sixth day. Clearly, the Bible record does not present us with this absurdity. 17. What is the significance of the daily cycle commencing at sunset? ANS. The creation episode which began with darkness and finished with ........ is reenacted each day (Gen. 1:2,3,14). The Hebrew mind saw that Every morning, when darkness disappears before the light, the initial act of creation is renewed (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 5, col. 1374). 18. What significance is found in the expression I am the light of the world? ANS. Jesus is the ........ of men or the source of salvation (John 1:3-5). Within this expression is advanced the idea that Jesus the Creator is also the Redeemer and the great hero of all the created worlds in the universe. He has rescued this one lost world from the pall of darkness, He will create a glorious new earth, and so will ever secure the universe from the possibility of future evil. In the earth made new the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb (Christ) will be the light of the city (Rev. 21:22,3). The light or knowledge of God (truth) which is spoken of in the Scriptures comes to us as we read and diligently search Gods word in a prayerful mind seeking to know the will of God (John 14:6; 17:17). Through the great principles thus revealed, we are sanctified, as we submit to Gods moulding power (John 17:17). One writer has expressed it thus, The creative energy that called the worlds into existence is in the word of God. This word imparts power; it begets life. Every command is a promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul, it brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms the nature and re-creates the soul in the image of God (White, E.G. 1952. Education, p.126). 19. In our attempts to reach others for Christ, what advice do the apostles give? ANS. Preach Christ the ..........., the Redeemer, the Lawgiver, Judge, and Upholder and Restorer of all things (Acts 14:15; 17:24,28,31; Rev. 14:6,7). In order to understand the fullness of Gods redemptive act, we must understand that Christ is our Maker, the Lawgiver, and Upholder of all things. Christ our Redeemer has given Himself to His redeemed subjects for all eternity, for He ever bears in His body the marks of His humiliation (John 20:27,28). He comes as the Son of Man and ever associates with the redeemed as such (Matt. 25:31). The love of God expressed in these acts is revealed to its very depths as we consider that our Redeemer is also our Creator. What a Redeemer! What a friend! The fact that Christ is the Creator is the basis of His claim to worship and reverence. The psalmist expressed it thus, Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Ps. 95:6). In order to keep this great principle before the children of men, God instituted the Sabbath in Eden. At the heart of the gospel message, proclaimed in the last remnant of time before Christ comes as a glorious King, is a call to worship and reverence the Creator on His memorial of creation, the Sabbath (Rev. 14:6,7). Let us respond fully to Christs gracious call.

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. a) lies b) breath 2. glory 3. a) mercy b) judgment c) miracles d) filled, glory 4. tablets 5. made 6. a) keep b) work c) from d) good 7. Word 8. renewing 9. incorruptible 10. glorious 11. new 12. rested, blessed 13. a) six b) rest c) heavens, earth 14. a) budded b) manna 15. sunset 16. 17. light 18. light 19. Creator

19. MEASURE THE TEMPLE

The sanctuary which was built in the wilderness under the direction of Moses, Solomons temple, and the second temple were all magnificent in their own right. All were distinctly different from each other, but still adhered to the same basic pattern. They were all patterned after the model which Moses was shown on Mount Sinai which was based on the temple in heaven. In the earthly structures each item of furniture, their contents, the details in the layout, and the ceremonies conducted conveyed deep significance regarding Gods plan of redemption. In the book of Revelation the prophet John is instructed to measure the temple (Rev. 11:1). The temple being referred to here is the heavenly temple, for no earthly temple then existed and indeed none exists even today. The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70, some time before John wrote the book of Revelation. In instructing the prophet and those who followed to measure the temple, the angel sought to direct the attention of the inquirer to the details of the sanctuary services and its symbols in order that their deep significance might be more clearly understood. Measurement requires careful and detailed attention to the item being investigated. In this study guide we wish to investigate some of the important principles which were discovered when the sanctuary was studied by those who lived just after the end of the 1260 years (42 months) persecution spoken of in Revelation 11 which ended in 1798. The Temple in Heaven In this section we will: Outline some aspects of the glorious heavenly sanctuary to set the scene. Briefly review the types of ministry undertaken by Christ in the heavenly sanctuary. 1. What was the sanctuary or temple on earth patterned after? ANS. The sanctuary in ......... (Exod. 25:8,9; Heb. 8:1-5). In His mercy and wisdom God sought to teach humanity important lessons about salvation, His unchanging character, and important events on earth and in heaven which were connected with the great plan of salvation. This He chose to accomplish, in part, through the sanctuary services. 2. What word pictures are presented in Scripture describing the temple in heaven? ANS. a) Isaiah saw a vision of God seated on His ......... in the heavenly sanctuary and His glory filled it. At the ........ of the Lord the very posts holding the doors shook. The prophet also saw a golden altar of incense (Isa. 6:1-7). In comparison to the earthly sanctuary, the heavenly sanctuary has an indescribable magnificence and grandeur. b) The vastness of the heavenly sanctuary was portrayed by the prophet Micaiah (1 Kings 22:19). All the ...... of ......... were gathered about the throne. c) Daniel in his vision of the heavenly temple also viewed the vastness of it. He saw the angel hosts present at the opening ceremonies of the great investigative judgment. The glory of the place was indescribable for the ........... of Days (the Father) and the Son of ..... graced the temple with their presence (Dan. 7:9,10,13). d) John the revelator saw Gods throne in heaven and the associated splendour. Before the throne was a sea of glass like crystal and 24 elders were seated on seats and clothed in white robes with crowns on their heads. He observed seven ........ burning before the throne (Rev. 4:1-6). Later he was also shown the altar of incense, a golden censer, and the ..... of the testament or covenant (Rev. 8:3; 11:19). These scenes portrayed by the Bible prophets indicate that there is a literal sanctuary in heaven. Its vastness and magnificence are indescribable by the human tongue. The sanctuaries constructed on this earth were copies of the things in the heavens or copies of the true (Heb. 9:23,24). 3. Who is the high priest in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. ........., the lawgiver (Heb. 5:5,6; 9:11; James 4:12). Christ is our High Priest in heaven (Heb. 5:4-6). This means that like Aaron and the other high priests after him, He could minister in both the holy and the most holy place. The ordinary priests could only serve in the holy place. In the charge given to the priests, Aaron was included, hence indicating that he could serve without limitation (Num. 18:7). 4. What task did Jesus Christ accomplish in His first apartment ministry in the heavenly sanctuary as our High Priest? ANS. Jesus is the ............ of the new covenant in the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary (Acts 5:2931; Heb. 12:24).

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Christ could only become a priest after His consecration. This was accomplished by way of sacrifice (Lev. 8:22-24,30; Heb. 8:3). Both the sacrifice and the priest represented Christ. Hence, Christ could only begin the high priestly work after the cross. Now He pleads the merits of His blood (justifies the sinner) and the merits of His perfect life (sanctifies the life) before the Father on behalf of all those who exercise faith. In other words, to the justified one He imparts power to live a new life, and for him He obtains acceptance of that new life with God (Watson, C.H. 1934. The Atoning Work of Christ, His Sacrifice and Priestly Ministry, p.95). In the earthly sanctuary, the shed blood of the sin offering (for unintentional or unpremeditated sin) was ministered by the priest in the holy place (Lev. 4:3,7,13,18). The officiating priest sometimes ate portion of the sacrifice (Lev. 10:18), indicating that he bore the sins of the repentant sinner. [Those sorry for committing premeditated sin confessed to God and rested on His abundant mercy (e.g., 2 Sam. 12:12-14; Luke 23:39-43). Christ offers grace to all sinners today by virtue of His shed blood (1 Peter 2:24).] 5. When did Christ begin His second apartment ministry in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. At the beginning of the antitypical (that which the type or symbol represents) Day of Atonement in 1844 (Dan. 8:14). The high priest entered into the second apartment of the earthly sanctuary one day a year on the Day of Atonement. On this day the sins of the people which had been confessed previously and transferred to the sanctuary were removed. It follows, then, that the work of the priests and high priest in the holy place was a necessary prerequisite to the activities carried out on the Day of Atonement. So it was necessary for Christ to first perform a holy place ministry. As we have noted already, the high priest could perform any work which the ordinary priests could perform. However, he alone could burn incense on the altar before the veil and trim the lamps. The high priest officiated each day of the year in the first apartment of the sanctuary (Exod. 30:7,8). The Feast of Tabernacles followed almost immediately after the Day of Atonement and was a time of great joy and rejoicing (Lev. 23:34-36). This feast pointed forward to the rejoicing of the saints in heaven. With these facts in mind, it is not possible to argue effectively that Christ began His most holy place ministry immediately after His ascension to heaven in AD 31. Measure the Sanctuary In this section we will: Examine the instruction given to earths last day people to measure (or understand) the heavenly sanctuary. Highlight that an understanding of the heavenly sanctuary inevitably leads to an appreciation of the ten commandments, given at Sinai, being an expression of Gods will for us today. Since Christ has now ascended into the heavens, it is a matter of vital importance to seek to understand the nature of His work there and to determine when His parting promise to return will be fulfilled. 6. What did the angel in Revelation 11 ask John to do? ANS. To ........... or understand the temple (Rev. 11:1). Chapters 10 and 11 of Revelation are connected in that both deal with the experiences of Gods people in the time leading up to His coming. This is evident if we compare Revelation 10, verse 6, and Revelation 11, verse 15, which both speak of the time remaining after 1844. The temple being referred to by John is the temple in heaven, as at the time when he wrote the earthly temple had been destroyed. The angel is instructing the dwellers on earth to make a careful study of the sanctuary in Scripture, its furniture, services, and types so as to gain a clearer understanding of Christs ministry in heaven. 7. What was revealed when the sanctuary was measured? ANS. The ..... of His testament or ............ (Rev. 11:19). The ark of the testament is another name for the ark of the covenant (Num. 10:33). 8. What did the ark contain? ANS. The ark contained the tables or ........... of the ............ (Deut. 9:9,11; 10:1,2). The ark of the covenant contained the tables of stone on which the commandments were written by Gods finger (Deut. 9:10). The ten commandments (and the mercy seat above them) are here highlighted as the central point of focus following the measuring of the temple. The ten commandments are preserved in heaven. Consequently, we cannot argue that they have been abolished on earth. The principles contained in the ten commandments are so important to the welfare of mankind that God wrote the words with His own finger! 9. What special work in the earthly sanctuary focussed on the ark of the covenant? ANS. The cleansing of the sanctuary ...... a year on the Day of ............. (Lev. 16:13,15,34).

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The focus of attention on the Day of Atonement concerned judgment and on the standard used in the judgment, on Gods mercy and on the merits of Christ. In the lead-up to the central parts of this ceremony, the high priest offered incense on the altar of incense. The incense offered by Aaron the high priest represented the merits of Christ offered with the prayers of the penitent saints (Rev. 8:3,4). This incense was to cover the mercy seat which was above the testimony or the ten commandments. 10. What special preparation were the people to do as they focussed on the Day of Atonement and the law of God? ANS. The Day of Atonement was a special day of rest (sabbath), a day to examine the life or ........... the soul (Lev. 23:27-32). In order to examine the life, the individual needed to open the channels of the mind to the Holy Spirit and allow His convicting power to try (judge) the motives, as well as the acts of the life. Preparatory work for judgment day commenced ten days previously at the Feast of Trumpets (Lev. 23:24,25). Drawing near to God on judgment day was facilitated by resting from work and fasting. The prophet Isaiah informs us about the nature of the work which God wished to accomplish in His chosen people before judgment day. His intent was to change their thinking and acting, so that they responded from a mind motivated by love (Isa. 58:6-12; Ezek. 36:26-28). 11. On the day of the fast (Atonement) spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, what attitude did earnest worshippers show towards Gods will or commandments? ANS.a) The believers not only kept Gods will but were known as ........... [s] of the Breach in recognition of their faithfulness in upholding principle (Isa. 58:12). b) The worshippers were careful to honour Gods memorial of creation and redemption, the ............ (Isa. 58:13). Earnest believers are eager to uphold Gods revealed word, to break free from tradition, to repudiate misunderstandings, to rededicate themselves wholeheartedly to God, and to become ambassadors for Him. In the period of the antitypical Day of Atonement, when the subject of the temple in heaven was studied, the significance of the entire law and Christs last judgment work in heaven was discovered. It was found that God has an unchangeable law and that until the end of all things, nothing in it will change (Matt. 5:18; White, E.G. 1969. Christ in His Sanctuary, pp.111,112). The Significance of the Sabbath In this section we will: Observe that the Sabbath command is at the centre of the ten commandments. Discover that the Sabbath command assumes a special significance for Christians living just before Christs second coming. 12. Which of the commandments upholds the Lord as the Creator? ANS. The fourth or ........... commandment (Exod. 20:8-11). The above verses of Scripture illustrate that the Sabbath was set apart to be kept in honour of Gods holy name (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.33). In placing the Sabbath in obscurity, Satan has opened the floodgates to the acceptance of humanistic ideas including the theory of evolution, which has no place for a creator. 13. What did God choose as a sign of sanctification? ANS. The ........... (Exod. 31:12-17). God sanctified (consecrated or set apart) the Sabbath day at creation (Gen. 2:1-3). As the believer comes to understand this, he or she also comes to appreciate that God has the power to transform or recreate the life (sanctify or work change in the life; which is a lifelong process). Keeping the Sabbath does not sanctify, but it reminds us of Gods sanctifying power. The Bible process of sanctification commences with the new birth. Through the Holy Spirit, when the willing person asks for Gods help, new motives, new tastes, new tendencies are evident (White, E.G. 1976. Maranatha, p.237). This experience leads to a refining of the life so that a living relationship with Christ is evident to all. Then the experience of David will be ours, I delight to do Your will, O God, and Your law is within my heart (Ps. 40:8). The apostle John further describes the Christians experience, Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God (1 John 3:9). Such a close relationship which this experience implies is the privilege of all Christians to have (Rom. 12:2). 14. Is the Sabbath still used by God today as a sign of sanctification? ANS. The Sabbath as a sign of sanctification is mentioned in New Testament times. In speaking of God

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resting on the seventh-day at creation, the apostle Paul states, For we who have ............ do enter that rest. It is the privilege of every Christian to accept this sign today (Heb. 4:2-7). The apostle Paul informs us in these verses that God finished His creative activities and rested on the Sabbath day. The Sabbath is not only a memorial of creation but a promise that God intends that those who are faithful should enter into His salvation or rest. The Sabbath is a sign to all that, through faith in His power, we may be transformed into individuals worthy to enter into that eternal rest. God challenges us to accept His power and sign today (Heb. 4:7,9)! 15. What additional promise is bound up in the Sabbath? ANS. The Sabbath is a promise that God will be victorious over the forces of evil in this world and that the saints ......... before the Lord in the new ........... and the new ........ (Isa. 66:22,23; Rev. 21:1-3). In the Sabbath is bound up the idea of triumphant worship in the heavens and earth made new. This is presented in firm confidence by the prophet Isaiah. The Sabbath is to remind us that Christ has triumphed gloriously at the cross, and hence the ultimate banishment and destruction of Satan are assured. In the earth made new, the original purpose of the Sabbath in Eden will be fulfilled. God will again communicate with His people face to face. 16. What important concept concerning sin is introduced in the Scripture? ANS. The law brings a .............. of the nature of our sins (Rom. 3:20; 7:7; 1 John 3:4). The law of God shows us in what areas we are failing to accomplish Gods will for us. It has been said that the law is a transcript of Gods character. This is, in fact, the central idea transmitted by Jesus to the inquirer who asked which was the greatest commandment. The law, He said, is summarised in the concept of love to God and to mankind (Matt. 22:35-40). By indicating that the principle of love is contained in the Decalogue, Jesus did not abolish the particulars. Indeed He affirmed that till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled (Matt. 5:18). The law of God, properly understood, summarises all of Gods instruction to mankind ( Eccles. 12:13). How important it is to understand them all, including the fourth commandment. All His commandments are sure. They stand secure forever and ever (Ps. 111:7,8; 119:89). Conflict over the Law In this section we will: Highlight that conflict over Gods law and especially the Sabbath has spanned the centuries. 17. Do the Scriptures give any indication that Gods commandments will be challenged? ANS. Yes! The little horn power shall intend to ......... times and ..... (Dan. 7:25). In Daniel we have brought to view a religio-political power which will think himself able to change times and laws (Douay version). Daniel clearly indicated that this power would arise out of the remnants of the pagan Roman Empire (Dan. 7:3-7; 8:20-23; John 11:48). The power which emerged from the dying embers of the Western Roman Empire was none other than the papacy, a point to which history clearly attests. The collapse of the Western Roman Empire brought advantage to the papacy in that a power vacuum was created. The papacy moved to fill the vacuum. History records thereafter the continual increase of its [papacys] moral and political influence. The accession of Gregory 1 (AD 590-604) marked the commencement of a new era (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1886, vol. 20, p.783). 18. What aspects of Gods times and laws did this power seek to change? ANS. The second commandment which speaks about worship directed to graven images is commonly ignored today. The Sabbath commandment is retained but no statement is made about worship on the seventh day. A perusal of Roman Catholic catechisms illustrates the above statements (refer to the EXHIBIT in Lesson 15). This power has declared thus, The [Catholic] Church changed the observance of the Sabbath to Sunday by right of the divine, infallible authority given to her by her founder, Jesus Christ. The Protestant, claiming the Bible to be the only guide of faith, has no warrant for observing Sunday. In this matter the Seventh Day Adventist is the only consistent Protestant (Catholic Universe Bulletin, 1942, Aug. 14, p.14). The commandments, and the fourth commandment in particular, is under attack from other avenues as the following quotation reveals, So long as the story of the creation in Gn 1 and 2 and the account of the giving of the Law on Mt. Sinai were regarded as historical, the question had to be faced: How can a divine command, directly given to men, be abrogated? The answer for us is plain: No such commands were ever given, and the stories which record them are legends. The Sabbath was made for man; and, under the guidance of Providence, it was made by man. Sunday, in its turn, was made by man and for man. Man, therefore, is lord both of the Sabbath and of Sunday (Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1967, vol. 12, p.110). To claim this prerogative for mankind is to usurp the authority of God. Mankind thus parades as God and blasphemes His name among the heathen by such statements. The Scriptures promise all who continue in such blasphemies a reward among

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 19 Measure the Temple the wicked (Rev. 13:5-8).

19. How serious is this religio-political power in maintaining its stated right to exercise its perceived infallible authority? ANS. It wears out or shall ............. the saints of the Most High (Dan. 7:25). The Scriptures clearly indicate that God is not behind such movements to change His revealed word. Daniel records that the judgment will sit and declare in favour of the persecuted saints. Moreover, the power responsible for the persecution of the saints will be destroyed by God who will set up His own kingdom based on the eternal principles of the law and peopled by the obedient (Dan. 7:26,27). Gods Last Call In this section we will: Focus on the great issue now facing the worlds inhabitants, namely, to understand Gods will and respond positively to this knowledge. Reiterate that God is calling all to rejoice in the great moral principles revealed in His law. 20. What great issue will dominate the closing scenes of this earths history? ANS. Obedience and ........... (Rev. 13:3-8,15-17; 14:7,9,10,12). The Scriptures forewarn us that one great religious issue to be faced just before probation closes will be whether we obey God or mankinds word. The beast of Revelation 13 brought to view in verses 3 to 8 is the same beast as seen by Daniel, for they both reign with great power for 1260 years (42 months - Dan. 7:8,20,21,25; Rev. 11:2,3; 12:6,14). 21. What outstanding features will those who come through these closing scenes of earths history possess? ANS. Patience, ........, and obedience (through faith) to all of the commandments of God (Rev. 14:12). Those identified in verse 12 are the persons who have responded to Gods last thrilling messages recorded in Revelation 14, verses 6 to 12. These messages are so important that they are illustrated as borne to the world by three mighty angels. 22. What particular emphasis does God give to His neglected memorial, the Sabbath, in the first angels message? ANS. Worship the creator God, Him who ...... heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water, who is also the God of the Sabbath (Rev. 14:7; Exod. 20:11). Part of the phraseology contained in the first angels message is taken from the fourth commandment. Clearly, God is calling attention to this neglected aspect of the moral law. God is preparing a people for heaven. He wishes to sanctify them, so that they can present the divine symbol of sanctification (the Sabbath) to the world. He is calling all back to the purity of His word which reflects His character. Will you not respond today to Gods last great appeal to this world? Will your response be, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord? (Josh. 24:15 last part). In so doing you will be a candidate for the seal of God which will be given freely to all those who serve God with all the heart, mind, and soul (Rev. 14:1-5,12). You will be honoured as a Repairer of the Breach and a Restorer of Streets to Dwell In (Isa. 58:12).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. heaven 2. a) throne, voice b) host, heaven c) Ancient, Man d) lamps, ark 3. Christ 4. Mediator 5. 6. measure 7. ark, covenant 8. tablets, covenant 9. once, Atonement 10. afflict 11. a) Repairer b) Sabbath 12. Sabbath 13. Sabbath 14. believed 15. worship, heavens, earth 16. knowledge 17. change, law 18. 19. persecute 20. worship 21. faith 22. made

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From the time of the entrance of sin, Christ sought to gather out those who were honest in mind (heart) to worship Him. He also sought to use them to share the good news of salvation with others. Those who heard and responded to the invitations of mercy became members of His church on earth. Initially, the worship of God was conducted by the patriarchs for their households; they acted as priests and set up altars on which they sacrificed animals. Thus, they indicated their faith in the promised Redeemer to come (Gen. 3:15). The first organised church was the Hebrew church (Acts 7:38). In this lesson we will refer to it as the Congregation of the People. In this study guide we intend to briefly trace Gods church through history, the church of the God in whom is no variation or shadow of turning (James 1:17). Of this church the Scriptures proclaim that Christ Himself is the chief cornerstone (Eph. 2:20). The prophet Zechariah speaks of Christ (the Branch) building Gods church or temple (Zech. 6:12,13). His church is composed of peoples of all nations. Since it is built on Christ, there is unity in belief and mission, to which all the apostles and prophets are witness (Eph. 2:19-22). It is our intention to look at the foundation principles of Gods church. Congregation of the People In this section we will: Establish that Christ founded the church associated with the earthly sanctuary and identified closely with it. Outline the basic principles of salvation taught in the sanctuary. Introduce the concept that Satan has striven always to frustrate the truths delivered by God to the human race. 1. Who led the congregation of the people out of Egypt and proclaimed them His people? ANS. Christ the great I .... of the Old Testament (Exod. 3:14; John 8:58,59). Moses was instructed to proclaim that I AM had sent him. Jesus claimed to be the I AM of the Old Testament. The Jews recognised the seriousness of His claim, considered it blasphemous, and set about to stone Him. The church of the Congregation was born amidst an awful display of power at Sinai, 50 days after the Israelites were delivered from Egypt (Lev. 23:15,16), which was itself connected with the keeping of the first Passover (Exod. 12:3-18). The pentecostal power of the Apostolic church was thus foreshadowed in that the Holy Spirit descended 50 days after our Lord (our Passover) was offered (Acts 2:1; 1 Cor. 5:7). 2. How closely did Christ identify with His chosen people? ANS. The sanctuary was placed in the ........ of the congregation and Gods ........ dwelt in the sanctuary (Num. 2:17; Exod. 29:43). Christ the Creator walked with the sinless pair in Eden. Sin brought separation between God and mankind, but God still desired to have an abiding and constant relationship with the human race. He was not willing to abandon them to the consequences of sin. In the unfolding plan of salvation revealed in the sanctuary system, Christ purposed to identify closely with His chosen people in order to convey the important lesson that it was only through a constant and close relationship with Him, through faith, that salvation was possible. 3. What fundamental principles underpinned all the worship ceremonies which God instituted? ANS. a) Sin, if unconfessed, leads to the sinners name being removed from the ...... of life (Exod. 32:30-33; Rev. 3:5). b) Escape from eternal death is provided by the death of a perfect substitute. The substitutionary animals were to be without ........... (Lev. 1:3,10; 4:3; 9:3; 17:11). c) Through ........ in the perfect substitute, which represented Christ to come, eternal life could be claimed (Hab. 2:4; Rom. 5:10,11; 9:8,9; Ps. 51:16,17; Lev. 1:4; 9:7; Heb. 4:2). Jesus reconciled us to God through His death; before Christs death on the cross, the believers looked forward in faith to the promised Redeemer as the only way of escape from the penalty, power, and finally (at the resurrection) the presence of sin. The believers both before and after the cross exercised the same faith. One group looked forward in faith and today we look back in faith. 4. In requiring the death of the perfect substitute for the sins of the people, certain eternal and unchangeable principles of Gods government were being declared. What was the nature of these principles?

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 20 He Will Build His Temple ANS.

a) Gods kingdom is based on the principle of ......; His mercy is made evident (Gen. 3:15; John 3:16). b) The principle of love is amplified and expressed in clearly understandable terms in the ..... ................... Gods standard of justice is revealed in the commandments (Exod. 20:6; Deut. 7:11-13; Matt. 22:36-40).

The principle of love to God and mankind found in Gods commandments express the whole duty of man ( Eccles. 12:13). Love is the only reasonable response which can be made by mankind to Gods mercy and justice. The commandments are termed the oracles of God by the apostle Paul (Rom. 3:2). Now an oracle is a divine revelation an infallible though mysterious guide. Hence, this verse is informing us that these principles are changeless and express Gods eternal characteristics. The oracles were inscribed on stone, the most durable substance available, and placed beneath the mercy seat above which the presence of God was manifest. What more could God have done to indicate the fundamental and eternal nature of His law? 5. What agencies did God place in His church to encourage faith, obedience, sharing the gospel, and to warn of danger? ANS. Shepherds and ............ (Ezek. 33:7; 34:10). God placed in His ancient church prophets and prophetesses, judges, priests, and pastors to guide the people spiritually. These people were themselves not always faithful, thus leading to a rapid decline in the practice of true religion. At other times the people failed to listen to the words of warning given and persecuted and even killed Gods true messengers. Irrespective of this dismal record, God continued to send His messengers (Matt. 21:33-39; Acts 7:52). 6. In what areas of living and practice did a majority of people show failures to follow Gods ways? ANS. a) Works took the place of ........ (1 Sam. 15:22; Hos. 6:6; Heb. 3:17,18; 4:2). b) Obedience to Gods law, especially the fourth or ........... commandment, was at a low level (Jer. 17:24,25,27; 2 Chron. 33:4; Mark 7:9). c) The promptings of the ...... ......... were resisted (Acts 7:51). d) A desire to pattern after the ways of the ........... of the world was evident (1 Sam. 8:5-7,19,20). e) Exclusiveness and ........... of mission was seen (Ezek. 34:2,4). God planned that salvation should come to the human race through Christ who was born with Jewish heritage. The Jews were to be the special messengers of salvation to all nations (Isa. 42:1; 43:10; 56:6,7). In this they were a singular failure; they hedged about the gospel with their traditions (Matt. 23:13-16). This is not to say that all failed to clearly see Gods purpose for them and their race. We might cite the example of Daniel who witnessed to Nebuchadnezzar in a most effective and telling manner (Dan. 4:27,28,37). The harlot Rahab and the Moabitess Ruth are other examples of longing soul[s] being satisfied (Ps. 107:9). These two women were forebears of Christ (Matt. 1:5). God saved a remnant from Israel who were faithful to Him (Joel 2:32). The Apostolic Church In this section we will: Remind that Christ also established the apostolic church. Review the fundamentals of salvation taught in the apostolic church. Indicate that tragic departures from the faith were prophesied. 7. Who instituted the apostolic church? ANS. ......... (Mark 3:14). Jesus chose the twelve apostles as the basis of the Christian church. These men were personally associated with Christ for more than three years. The church was formally empowered by Christ fifty days after the last Passover, at Pentecost (Acts 2:1). At this time the place of Judas had been filled by Matthias (Acts 1:25,26). The outpouring of the Spirit had been promised by the Redeemer. The receipt of the Spirit indicated to all that Christs work had commenced in the sanctuary in heaven. Henceforth, the focus of the church was on Christs ministry in the heavenly places. 8. Upon what principles was the Christian church based? ANS. a) The ........ of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). b) Faith in Christ our perfect Substitute and Example delivers us both from the penalty (justification) and power of sin (sanctification). By faith we are to walk in ........... of life (sanctification - Rom. 5:1; 6:1-5; 1 John 3:5,6; 5:4,5; 1 Peter 2:21,22). c) Love is expressed in .............. (1 John 2:4,5; 5:3). d) Obedience to Gods ten commandments is fundamental to the Christian life (Matt. 5:17,18; Rom. 3:31; James 2:8-12). e) Faith and obedience give access to power, through the ...... ........., to witness (Acts 1:8; 5:32; John 14:15,16).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 20 He Will Build His Temple 9. What statement of mission did Christ give to the Apostolic Church? ANS. Go therefore and make .............. of all nations (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47).

God is not willing that any will be denied the opportunity to hear the gospel. The international scope of Gods appeal contrasts with the regional appeal usually associated with pagan religions. God does not recognise social, national, or racial barriers. This is well expressed by the apostle Paul, There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28). The brotherhood of all nations was misunderstood by the Jewish nation. God sent a special vision to Peter to show him that, God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him (Acts 10:34,35). The Jews had developed an exclusiveness which enabled them to deny the benefits of the gospel to non-Jews. This was never Gods intention, for the fourth commandment of the Decalogue declares that the blessings of the Sabbath, which is a symbol of His re-creative power in the life, are for all irrespective of social or racial standing (Exod. 20:10). 10. Did God predict departures from the faith on the part of some in the Apostolic Church? ANS. Yes, indeed! Men would arise to ...... disciples after ............... (Acts 20:30; 2 Pet. 2:1). The apostles in their own day experienced the perverse teachings of former followers of Christ some of whom drew disciples after themselves. The apostle John, for example, contended with a certain Cerinthus who taught that Jesus was a normal man who received divinity (the Christ) at His baptism (in the form of a dove) and lost it before His crucifixion. Again, in 1 John 1, verses 1 to 3, he argues against docetism which contended that Jesus was divine and only appeared to be a man. John stresses the reality of Christs divine/human nature. He asserts that He did come in the flesh (1 John 4:2), and that this is true knowledge (1 John 5:20). John proclaimed that those who taught as Cerinthus did were, in fact, antichrist (1 John 2:18,22; Kidd, B.J. 1922. A History of the Church to AD 461, p.60). 11. What agencies were placed in the church to encourage faithfulness? ANS. Apostles, ............, pastors, ................. and teachers (Eph. 4:10-13). The task of those given these gifts was to equip the saints for their God-given mission, to strengthen them spiritually, to point them to the unifying principles of the gospel, and above all things to point them to Christ as the centre and continuing focus of their faith. The Church in the Wilderness In this section we will: Outline the nature of some of the major departures from the faith experienced in the years following the establishment of the apostolic church. Indicate that God always has had people faithful to Him. 12. Did Gods truth vanish from the earth during the long period of the Dark Ages? ANS. No! The woman [church] ...... into the wilderness under Gods guidance (Rev. 12:6,14,16). In the book of Revelation the apostle John uses the well-known symbol of a righteous woman to represent Gods true church. We see the woman fleeing into the wilderness for 1260 years (AD 538 to AD 1798), there to be protected and nourished by God. As we follow the more detailed history of the seven periods of church history recorded in Revelation chapters 2 and 3, we observe with interest that in every period God had His faithful representatives (Rev. 2:2,9,13,19,20; 3:4,8). 13. What departures from faith did Gods prophetic word indicate would happen during this sad period of world history? ANS. a) Christs preeminence would be supplanted, His name blasphemed. The little horn power sits ... ..... in the temple of God (2 Thess. 2:4; Dan. 7:25; 8:25). b) Christs daily ministration in the heavenly .............. and His sufficiency as the Mediator for the sinner would be obscured (Dan. 8:11). c) The concept of the heavenly sanctuary would be lost sight of or ...... down (Dan. 8:11,13). d) Mankind would attempt to change times and ..... which are proclaimed by God to be immutable (Dan. 7:25). e) The ......... of the Bible would be supplanted by traditions (Dan. 8:12). The very principles on which Christs church in all previous ages had been based were brought under intense attack during this period of history. The saints were persecuted relentlessly for their implicit faith in Gods word (Rev. 12:1315). By opposing this power and declaring that it would be judged unworthy and its dominion taken away (Dan. 7:26,27), God signified to all that the principles on which His church is based are eternal.

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The Remnant Church In this section we will: Emphasize that the last day or remnant church was established according to Gods timetable to recover lost truths and share them with the world as testing truths. Identify the special agency placed in the remnant church to confirm Gods guidance. Without a doubt we are in the closing period of earths history. Gods true followers (those who respond gladly to present truth - Goldstein, C. 1994. The Remnant, p.107) are members of the corporate remnant church. Satans special mission is to destroy Gods credibility by destroying His church (Rev. 12:17). 14. How did this church arise and for what purpose? ANS. In answer to Bible prophecy this church arose to proclaim the last message of Gods ............ and mercy to a perishing world (Rev. 14:6-12). The three angels messages of Revelation were proclaimed on time by the church which arose on time in fulfilment of Bible prophecy. 15. What features characterise the genuine believers who are part of Gods remnant church? ANS. a) Christ, the centre of the ................. gospel, is preeminent in the lives of the believers and in the message they bear (Rev. 14:6,7). Christ is the centre of the gospel and is the centre of the message proclaimed by the first angel. The emphasis throughout these verses is on Christ. Not a vestige of self is found either in the message given or in the worship which the members of the remnant church give to God. b) ........ is central to all Christian experience (Rev. 3:21; 1 John 5:4). The essential nature of faith to the Christian experience is proclaimed in all three messages given by the angels of Revelation 14. The saints, those who respond to these messages, are described as virgins and of being without fault (Rev. 14:4-5). This condition is only possible through faith in Jesus shed blood (Heb. 11:6). c) Obedience to Gods ten .................. and the teachings of His word is held as a sacred trust (Rev. 14:12; Isa. 58:12,13). The faith which justifies is also the faith which sanctifies. Our justification is retained only as we live day by day by faith in Jesus merits (Ezek. 18:24; 1 John 3:4-6). Christ wishes us to overcome even as He overcame, by faith (Rev. 3:21). Our love for God and faith in Him leads to willing and continual obedience to all the teachings of His word, including the ten commandments (1 John 5:1-5). d) Love to God and mankind is an enduring quality seen in the believer (Rev. 14:6,7). One element of the word translated as fear of God is love (Deut. 10:12). Love to God is seen in the obedience of His followers in the face of economic boycott and even threats against their lives, which the Scriptures inform us will be a feature of the world order just before the Saviour returns (Rev. 13:15,17). Genuine love for God is evidenced also by the obedience of His saints, through faith, to all of the commandments, including the fourth (Rev. 22:14; John 14:15, James 2:10). e) The heavenly sanctuary is the focus of their attention for the hour of His ............ has come (Rev. 14:7). The mighty angel of Revelation 14, verse 7, declares that the hour of His judgment has come. Christ our Mediator is in the heavenly sanctuary now undertaking the special work of investigation of the life records of all His followers in response to Satans accusations (Dan. 7:9,10; Heb. 9:11-15). Thus, it is of utmost importance that all give fervent attention to the ministry of Christ there on our behalf. Christ wishes to cleanse the lives of the believers of sin. This can be achieved only as believers give themselves without reservation to Christ (their Mediator) so that His love can transform them. This transforming experience is revealed in the believers unselfish love to others. It is the most powerful manifestation to the world that God is love and that Satans accusations are false (John 13:35). This is the final demonstration of Gods character to the world, which is also His final welcoming call to repentance. Christ will then finish His sanctuary ministry and come! f) The saints will display patient endurance like their Master who ........... such .............. of sinners against Himself (Heb. 12:2,3; Rev. 14:12).

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Endurance or perseverance represents a vital step in the ladder of Christian progress (2 Pet. 1:5-7). It is a quality essential for the successful completion of the Christian walk of faith (Matt. 24:13). Those who endure unto the end have developed qualities, through their lives of faith, which are Christ-like (Rom. 15:5). The faith of the saints will not fail, as it is based on a thorough understanding of Scriptures and is backed by the practical experience of a life of faith. The saints have, in other words, been sealed by God. In this section we note with interest that all the departures of faith brought about by the little horn power during the period of the church in the wilderness are restored to the world through the proclamation of the three angels messages of Revelation 14. This, significantly, took place after 1844. Praise God that the prophetic word is sure and that the end of all things hastens on. 16. What special agencies are placed in the last church to encourage faithfulness? ANS. a) The ......... or gift of prophecy (Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Cor. 1:7,8; Rev. 12:17; 19:10). The gift of prophecy was promised to the church and the Scriptures indicate that this gift would be evident in Gods last church in the remnant of time before Christ comes. It is most fitting that the Lord should provide encouragement to those who will meet the final ire of the dragon. We believe that the gift of prophecy has been revealed in the life and ministry of Ellen G. White. b) Those who preach the ......... message (Mal. 4:5,6; Joel 2:28-31). These verses inform us that before the coming of Christ in glory a final call will be given by Spirit-filled men and women to those about them. This will be an appeal to respond to Gods last offer of salvation. The message delivered by Elijah and by John the Baptist, who came in the spirit and power of Elijah, were messages of rebuke and warning of coming judgment (executive). Those who responded to this rebuke constituted Gods remnant or faithful. So, too, we would expect Gods last warning messages to be messages of rebuke, judgment and hope. The Elijah Message In this section we will: Contrast the message of rebuke that God delivered through the prophet Elijah anciently to His people with the rebuke given to the corporate remnant church. Outline Gods remedy to overcome lukewarmness in our religious experience. 17. What was the nature of Elijahs message in Old Testament times? ANS. It was a message of rebuke to a church which had lost sight of Gods ideals for it. The component elements are as follows: a) The Elijah message contained a call to repentance and obedience to the covenant relationship. Elijah challenged, If the Lord is God, ......... Him (1 Kings 18:21,37; 19:10). The people wandered away from God because they had been seduced by the practices of other nations, their gods, and their methods of worship; they were, in turn, ashamed of their distinctiveness. Elijah challenged the people to choose, to exercise their will, and to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit and repent. In referring to the broken covenant relationship, the prophet was turning the peoples minds back to the ten commandments, for the covenant agreement was made concerning these principles. b) The Elijah message challenged the hearers to exercise faith in God. Elijah wished the people to know that You are the Lord God, so that they would allow their hearts to be ......... ...... to God (1 Kings 18:36-39). The Israelites would not have wandered from God if their faith had been strong. Elijah appealed to them to reestablish a faith relationship with God, so that obedience would be a continuing feature of their living. They had tried in their own strength to succeed; faith was not exercised. Therefore, the gospel did not profit them (Heb. 4:2). c) The Elijah message called for patient endurance as demonstrated by ..........., Isaac and Israel (1 Kings 18:36). By referring the mind of his hearers to Abraham, Isaac and Israel, Elijah commended the enduring faith of their spiritual fathers to his audience. This faith was achieved through prayer, by claiming the promises of God, by implicitly obeying Gods instruction, by rising above disappointments, and asking God for daily help. d) The Elijah message called for acceptable worship. They were called to worship at the ........ of the

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 20 He Will Build His Temple Lord (1 Kings 18:30,36,37).

The worship which the Israelites practised was based on pagan ideas, it was egocentric - hear us they cried. The senses of hearing, seeing and feeling were assaulted; then Satan could more effectively work (1 Kings 18:26,28). By contrast Gods worship is Christ-centred. Elijah appealed to the people first to identify with him, the representative of God. Then by building the altar he reminded them of Gods instructions. Their attention was finally focussed on the sacrifice which pointed to Christ (1 Kings 18:36,37). 18. What is the nature of the Elijah message to the Laodicean church? ANS. a) The Elijah message contains a call to ............... which is linked to a call to respond to the Holy Spirits prompting (the eyesalve) - (Rev. 3:19). As end-time Christians, we have profound knowledge both of Gods ways and of the Scriptures. Never before has the world been bathed in such knowledge! However, the prevailing sentiments of the society around us have seeped into the church. The dominant concepts in the world today, which have led people away from God, are that there are no absolute standards of right and wrong and that the guiding principle to act by is whether I am having fun or whether it feels good (Christian, G. 2001. Record, vol. 106 (no. 11), pp.8,9). We notice, unfortunately, that this sentiment is portrayed as possessed by church members, for they declare, I am rich and increased with goods (Rev. 3:17). In other words, I feel comfortable, I feel good about my experience. God pleads with His people to listen to the reprover of sin, the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11). b) The Elijah message contains a call to show faith which works by love, which is the ...... tried in the fire (Rev. 3:18, 14:12; Gal. 5:6; James 2:5). Love both leads to obedience to all of Gods revealed will, including the ten commandments (love to God), and witnessing and good works (love to man). Those who respond to Gods call are among the redeemed. The prophet declares of the redeemed that they are obedient (Isa. 1:18,19). c) The Elijah message contains a call to put on Christs righteousness by faith, the white ........... (Rev. 3:18; Gal. 3:27; Matt. 22:11,12). It is most apparent that there is a deficiency of understanding in regards to faith in the period of earths history in which we live. The message to the last church, the Laodicean, indicates a deficiency so severe in this respect (the white raiment of Christs righteous is lacking) that repentance and reformation are the only remedy (Rev. 3:18,19). The Lord especially draws the attention of all to the meaning of the Sabbath. It is a symbol of sanctification, a relationship possible only through faith (Rev. 14:7; Exod. 31:13). This call implies that there is uncertainty regarding what Christ wishes to do for us. Christ wishes to deliver us from the penalty of sin (justification), but also wishes to give us power or victory over sin (sanctification). In this antitypical Day of Atonement, it is our responsibility to afflict or examine our lives. The remnant responds to this call, for they are described as virgins and as without fault (Rev. 14:4,5). This they have accomplished through the strength that Christ has given them in response to faith. d) The Elijah message contains a call to patient endurance, for the reward of eternal life is to those who ........... or endure (Rev. 3:21). Jesus Himself declared, he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved (Matt. 24:13). In Revelation 3, verse 21, this thought is again expressed. The reward is only to the overcomer or the one who endures to the end. The people who are best prepared to endure patiently are those who have a sense of the times in which they live; they believe in the imminence of Christs return, and live with the fires of love, faith and hope brightly burning. e) The Elijah message contains a call to acceptable worship. The believers focus is drawn away from self-worship (I ... rich) to God-centred worship (Rev. 3:17,20). God-inspired worship is Christ-centred. In the first angels call to the world, the total emphasis is on Christ (Rev. 14:6,7). The people who have heeded and responded to the Elijah message to Laodicea are empowered to give this message. Their worship will spring from the principle of fear, which in this context means awe and reverence. Such worship is a product of faith. Feelings of joy and of blessing are given by God in answer to such faith. This contrasts with worship after the rudiments of the world, which has crept into the apostate churches or Babylon (Rev. 14:8,9). God instructs the remnant to avoid following the beast or her ways of worship, which are based on the applause and praise of men, on self-satisfaction, on entertainment, on excitement, on activities which are pagan in their origin. Feelings drive such worship rather than faith. The senses of hearing, seeing and feeling are assaulted in such worship so that the spirits of devils can effectively work; the babble of gibberish is heard. Miracles are worked (Rev. 16:13,14). 19. At Christs coming, what will the genuine members of Gods church become? ANS. They become members of the Church of the .............. in heaven (Heb. 12:22,23; Rev. 7:4; 14:1-5).

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The apostle Paul pictures the true believers of all ages around the throne of God. They constitute the Church of Christ, the Firstborn (Col. 1:15). Christ is the Rock on which His church in every age has been built (Ps. 28:1; 1 Cor. 10:4). He is the cornerstone (Acts 4:10,11; 1 Pet. 2:7). Let us make Christ the centre of all our worship and devotion here so that we may be among that glad number who worship Him on the sea of glass!

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. AM 2. midst, glory 3. a) book b) blemish c) faith 4. a) love b) ten commandments 5. watchmen 6. a) faith b) Sabbath c) Holy Spirit d) nations e) failure 7. Christ 8. a) wages b) newness c) obedience d) - e) Holy Spirit 9. disciples 10. draw, themselves 11. prophets, evangelists 12. fled 13. a) as God b) sanctuary c) cast d) law e) truths 14. judgment 15. a) everlasting b) faith c) commandments d) - e) judgment f) endured, hostility 16. a) spirit b) Elijah 17. a) follow b) turned back c) Abraham d) altar 18. a) repentance b) gold c) raiment d) overcome e) am 19. Firstborn

21. WORSHIP
The subject of worship is fundamental to all religions. Worship involves giving respect to God or the god supreme in the life of the worshipper. The Bible has considerable advice to offer not only concerning the nature of the true and only God whom we should worship, but also gives advice on acceptable worship attitudes and forms. Music was commonly used in the social life of the peoples portrayed in Scripture. A clear distinction was made, however, between the types of folk music used during times of popular rejoicing and sacred music associated with temple worship. As we understand the principles associated with temple worship, we are led to appreciate Gods character and how we might give glory to Him. The Bible speaks of the worship begun here on earth extending to the new earth. There all the redeemed hosts and the unfallen angels willingly worship their God and Saviour whom they will see face to face. What a glorious privilege it will be to stand on the sea of glass in the New Jerusalem and sing heartfelt praises to God for His goodness and mercy. A careful examination of the Scripture record shows that the parents of our race were led astray by giving partial allegiance to Satan. Basic to any worship is the concept of allegiance. We cannot truly worship any being to whom we are not prepared to offer full allegiance. Adam and Eves sons were also tested concerning worship. Cain was not careful to follow the prescribed form of public worship (liturgy) outlined by God. God showed His displeasure for this disobedience (misguided allegiance), as well as for his subsequent acts. In the sanctuary services recorded in the Scripture, we also learn valuable lessons about this important subject of worship. As we come to the closing scenes depicted in the prophetic book of Revelation, we discover that the last great issues to face the world before the Lord returns in glory are connected with worship. Truly, this is a most important subject which we intend to explore in this lesson. God Focuses Attention on Worship In this section we will: Introduce the essential and striking elements of Gods call to this world to worship just before His return. Emphasize that the inhabitants of the world will be tested closely to determine if they are loyal to God or to human ideas and institutions. Some of the most striking and sublime messages in the whole of the Bible are recorded in Revelation chapter 14. The three messages recorded in this chapter are introduced by three angels. Let us briefly examine their nature. 1. What message regarding worship did the first angel proclaim? ANS. a) Fear God and ...... ....... to Him (Rev. 14:7). Those who fear God or have the correct attitude towards God demonstrate faith, love and obedience (Deut. 10:12,13; 13:4; Gen. 22:12; Eccles. 12:13,14). Those whose thoughts are God-centred have reverence and respect for God. God is humbly worshipped by such and in the appropriate manner. All aspects of our worship (music, behaviour, dress, thoughts and gifts) are done as unto the Lord of Hosts. God proposed a guide to the prophet Malachi regarding the acceptability of worship acts in the context of the Israelite social system. He advised the worshippers to imagine offering their gifts or service or worship to their governor and then judge if he would be pleased with them (Mal. 1:6-8). God is much greater than any governor, and so is entitled to greater gifts, service, and standards of worship. b) Worship Him who ...... heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water(Rev. 14:7). The genuine worship of God springs from the mind of a person who does so in spirit and truth (John 4:23). True worship springs from a personal and practical understanding of truth and of Gods greatness as revealed by the Holy Spirit. The angel of Revelation 14, verse 7, by pointing to the heart of the ten commandments (Exod. 20:11), draws our attention to the Sabbath. True worship is possible only as we enter into the experience of holy living by faith in Jesus Christ of which the Sabbath is a sign (Exod. 31:12-17). Those whom God counts as truly sanctified will, by faith, be obedient to all of Gods clearly revealed will. 2. What does the second angel declare? ANS. Babylon is ........., is fallen (Rev. 14:8). It is not our intention to answer fully who represents Babylon in the modern world. The term Babylon is derived from Babel (meaning confusion). The name refers to the city which was built on the plain of Shinar in defiance of Gods explicit promise that a flood of water would not destroy the whole earth again. God confused the language of the people building the city, hence thwarting their purpose (Gen. 9:14,15; 11:1-9). Spiritual Babylon represents those religious

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movements and their leaders who are characterised by confused thinking in regards to Gods word and His requirements. They choose to exalt human wisdom in place of Gods. They substitute their own institutions, plans, and methods of worship in place of those revealed in Scripture. 3. What instruction follows the announcement that Babylon is fallen? ANS. ...... ..... of her (Babylon), for God will destroy it (Rev. 18:2-4). Many of those honest in heart, whom God wishes to save, are in Babylon. They will yet learn and obey Scripture truth unadulterated by human traditions. The call to come out carries with it a call to diligent study of the Scriptures, for unless this is done there would be no conviction to come out. The test that will come to every person on this earth is, Will I obey God rather than men? (Acts 5:29). The call of the angel of Revelation 18 is also a call to follow the light which has been given. Truth established under the leading and guidance of God, as is chronicled in Scripture and as experienced in the great reform movements, as a direct fulfilment of prophecy, will not disappear. Christ Himself gave the warning, If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! (Matt. 6:23). The early Christian believers, as shown in Acts, searched the Scriptures and acted on the information thus revealed. They rejected the forms of godliness which had no power (which may include man-inspired forms of worship) and God rewarded them with the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4). 4. What warning message does the third angel of Revelation 14 carry to the world? ANS. The angel warned about worship in support of apostate religious movements and about receiving the ...... of approval from such movements (Rev. 14:9). Again it is not our intention to examine the identity of the beast power here brought to view. Suffice it to say that the power here represented is against Gods truth and His methods and challenges all to receive its mark of approval in contrast to Gods mark (Rev. 13:15,16; 14:1,12). The term mark can also be rendered character or endorsement. Those who have the name of God in their foreheads are also said to have the seal of God (Rev. 7:2-4). The word seal means to to be certified as fit, authenticate, accredited by, or set a seal of approval upon (Liddell, H.G. & Scott, R. 1961. A Greek-English Lexicon, pp.1742,1976). The phraseology does not imply that a physical seal or sign is affixed to the forehead. Just as in ancient Babylon an image was erected and all were asked to worship or suffer death, so spiritual Babylon forces all to bow to its spiritual institutions or suffer death (Dan. 3:3-6; Rev. 13:14-17). 5. What characteristics do those display who receive Gods seal? ANS. Patience, ......., and obedience (1 John 5:4; Rev. 14:12). The thought, Now the just shall live by faith (Heb. 10:38), is the central theme of these passages. Faith is the victory which overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). Faith is the one characteristic which, if possessed, will deliver the believer not only from the penalty of sin (justification delivers from the penalty of sin), but also from the power of sin (sanctification). The contrast is between those who wish to accept an easy road to the future and those who choose the narrow road of faith which leads to heaven. 6. Since faith is the great determining factor as to whether we receive the mark of God or of the beast, what place does sensationalism have in worship to God? ANS. None! (1 Kings 18:26-30). The Battle of Armageddon In this section we will: Review some of the decisive spiritual contests revealed in Scripture in which worship is the issue. Indicate that the battle of Armageddon culminates the end-time contest over worship. God is vindicated and His people are delivered. The term Armageddon (Rev. 16:16) means hill of Megiddo (Young, R. 1975. Analytical Concordance of the Holy Bible, p.50). The name brings to mind two remarkable events outlined in Scripture. Megiddo was the place where ancient Israel, under the leadership of Barak and Deborah the prophetess, gained a remarkable victory, under Gods direction, against vastly superior forces (Judg. 4,5). God instructed His people to gather on Mount Tabor (the hill or mountain across the valley from Megiddo) in order to draw Siseras army towards them. This battle strategy gained them the victory, as they demonstrated their faith and obedience in Gods leading (Judg. 4:6,7,14,15). Mount Carmel was also in the vicinity of ancient Megiddo. A most remarkable contest took place on this mountain in which worship was the central issue. The account of the prophet Elijahs lone challenge to the wicked Ahab, his priests

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and his subjects to choose whom they would worship is a thrilling one. The great issues raised concerned the honour of God and worship. God was vindicated in a most remarkable manner on the mountain (1 Kings 18). In the final crisis to engulf the world, Gods faithful people will again be at the apparent mercy of the wicked and with no hope of deliverance (Rev. 13). God will deliver His people, as they stand upon the principles enunciated in His word. In essence they take their stand on the hill of faith and obedience, as did ancient Israel on Mount Tabor and Elijah on Mount Carmel. The battle at Armageddon thus takes place, in the end-time setting, wherever Gods faithful are surrounded by the servants of Satan intent upon their destruction. This contest at Armageddon is a world-encompassing event in which the forces of Satan will be utterly destroyed, as they continue to defy their Creator. 7. What challenge does the account recorded as occurring on the mount of Megiddo anciently give us today? ANS. a) The song of Deborah and Barak informs us that God honoured those who .............. offered themselves to His service; He honoured those who, by their obedience, showed that they loved Him (Judg. 5:2,31). The victory of Israel over Sisera could be ascribed to God alone. In the account we observe that all of Gods commands are enablings (refer White, E.G. 1941. Christs Object Lessons, p.333). So in the conflict at the end of time, Gods ways will be vindicated and His people will be delivered triumphant over the powers of evil. b) In the contest between Elijah and the pagan priests, the challenge was to choose between Gods word and the words of human devising (an issue of worship). Elijah challenged the people, How ...... will you ......... between two opinions (1 Kings 18:21). God had been dishonoured by the heathen practices which took place on Mount Carmel and throughout Israel. God was about to display His great power and vindicate His name. A fiery flame descended from heaven in answer to Elijahs prayer of faith. The false prophets were then slain and a great storm swept the land (1 Kings 18:38,40,45). 8. Did a similar conflict over worship occur in ancient Babylon in the time of king Nebuchadnezzar? ANS. Yes! A herald announced that all shall ...... ...... and ........... the gold image (Dan. 3:3-6). This conflict also involved the choice between obeying God or mankind. God vindicated His servants by delivering them from the rage of their enemies (Dan. 3:23-27). 9. Following the gathering of the nations at Armageddon, what happens? ANS. There is a great display of Gods power in which the works of mankind are destroyed by a great ............... God is shown to rule. He is vindicated (Rev. 16:16-21). As in the days of Elijah there are only two opposing powers. God leads the armies of the saints and Satan leads all those who are not on the Lords side. Those who fail to choose openly for God are really on Satans side (Matt. 12:30). As in the example of Elijah, men and women everywhere will turn upon those who have deceived them. At the battle of Armageddon, we can expect great strife and commotion, as the passions and fury of peoples everywhere are expressed. It is then too late for repentance, for God has declared, It is done! (Rev. 16:17). Gods enemies are unsuccessful in their rebellion and are destroyed; the saints are protected and given their eternal reward (Rev. 6:15-17; 15:1-4; 19:1-8). 10. What does God warn His faithful people to do as the time of the last great spiritual contest draws near? ANS. To keep their ............ unless they walk naked (Rev. 16:15). The admonition here is to follow closely after Jesus with ever increasing faith, for He alone can cover us with His righteousness (Isa. 61:10). He has promised to save us (Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21). The Nature of Worship In this section we will: Identify the essential elements of worship. In order to appreciate the nature of the contest over worship which will take place at the end of time, we need to consider briefly the nature of divine worship. Worship is an experience which flows from an attitude of mind (John 4:23). In worship we express our gratitude to God for all His goodness. Worship often does take place in a church, but the venue is not important. Worship may be of a private or of a corporate nature. 11. On whom should our worship focus? ANS. The Lord, the Creator of the ........... and source of our salvation (1 Chron. 16:23,26,29).

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David in the psalm of thanksgiving recorded in 1 Chronicles chapter 16 gives various reasons why we should worship God. He explains the nature of our worship. 12. What are the component elements identified in Scripture as part of worship? ANS. a) Worship involves adoration (respect and affection) - God is the source of our ............. from day to day (1 Chron. 16:23-26; Ps. 103:1-6). The Lord is to be praised on account of His goodness towards humanity generally and to us individually. Our adoration of the Lord springs from His forgiveness and from His deliverance from the power of sin. It also has its roots in our sense of awe and wonder at the marvels of Gods creation. The Lord is our only source of lasting hope. b) Worship involves thanksgiving - God is to be praised in songs of .................. and with gifts (Pss. 96:1-9; 100:1-5). Our expressions of thankfulness may be made with singing and/or music. Music and singing have always been associated with the expression of joy and rejoicing. Offerings willingly given are appropriate expressions of gratitude too. We express by the act of giving offerings that the Lord has given us power to obtain wealth (2 Cor. 9:7; Deut. 8:18). c) Worship involves devotion (loyalty and love) and renewal - In worship, the Lord gives assurance of .................. of sin. The suppliant responds by surrender and commitment (Jer. 29:12,13; Isa. 6:6-8). When we seek the Lord with all the mind, He hears and forgives and restores us. The response to this experience is commitment in service to God to glorify His name. Acceptable Worship In this section we will: Indicate what attitudes of mind are associated with acceptable worship. Focus on what total commitment in worship means in practical terms. We learnt in previous sections that, in the period of time prior to His coming, Gods calls all to focus on worship. We also considered that the last great spiritual contest to be waged on earth between good and evil will also focus on aspects of worship and the honour of God. In the last section we discussed the nature of worship. In this section we wish to focus on the relevance of all this information to our worship today. What constitutes acceptable worship to God? 13. What attitudes and behaviour characterize genuine worshippers? ANS. Worship to be acceptable to God must be in ......... and in ....... (John 4:23). The term spirit used here means with the whole being (Matt. 22:37). We are to focus on Jesus and our relationship with Him. Mere pretense and a critical spirit towards others make our worship unacceptable (Amos 5:21-26; Luke 18:10-14). Those who have the right relationship with Jesus also relate positively to the truths of Gods word and are sanctified by them (John 17:17). We cannot honour God and cannot give acceptable worship by following the traditions of mankind (Mark 7:9,13). 14. How do we achieve the state of mind so necessary to the giving of acceptable worship? ANS. God ......... a new mind and ......... in the repentant sinner (Ps. 51:10). The peace which follows the knowledge that God has forgiven our sins leads to joy (Ps. 40:16; Rom. 5:11; 15:9-13). We develop new attitudes and motives through the work of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 12:2). 15. When we learn truth as revealed in Gods word, what should our response be? ANS. .............. is the only acceptable response (Matt. 7:21-27). The key spiritual element in the story of the man who built his house wisely on the rock is that those who know to do right should, with fear and prayers to God, set their feet in the direction of obedience. Jesus clearly taught that we worship in vain when the sayings and traditions of men are substituted for the clear truths of Gods word (Mark 7:6-9). We also worship in vain if our feet are set in the paths of habitual sin (John 9:31). 16. In the last great contest between good and evil in this world, what are the characteristics of those approved by God? ANS. They have ............, faith, and are obedient to His word (1 John 5:4; Rev. 14:12).

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 21 Worship 17. What are some other aspects of worship which the Scriptures highlight for our special consideration? ANS. a) Avoid the sacrifice of ....... (Eccles. 5:1-4).

This verse admonishes us to be deliberate and honest (devoted) in our response to Gods promptings. Hasty decisions without a genuine desire to serve God are an unacceptable basis for worship. b) Frivolity during our worship and trivialisation of worship have no place in the life of the true Christian. God will judge us finally with eternal death, as He did ....... and ....... (Lev. 10:1,2). God is a Holy and a Great King (Zech. 14:17). As such He is entitled to reverence and godly fear or awe (Heb. 12:28). The veil is drawn aside to reveal the seraphims in heaven worshipping God. They are shown covering their faces in reverence and crying, Holy, holy, holy. Isaiahs personal reaction was, Woe is me, for I am undone! (Isa. 6:1-5). Our adoration should befit the greatness of God. c) Pretentious display, in order to draw the praise of others, is always unacceptable to God. He will adversely ........ such worshippers (Matt. 6:5,6). Motivation in worship is very important as shown by the story related by Jesus concerning the worship offered by the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:10-14). The man who was small in his own eyes and looked with faith to God for forgiveness was accepted. The Pharisee specialised in comparing himself with others, and he went away condemned. In worship our music should not be a performance, our prayers should not be cold and formal, our words should come from our experience. We are worshipping God, not bringing attention to ourselves. Our adoration and devotion must be genuine. 18. Do the Scriptures call on us to praise God for His goodness, for His salvation? ANS. Yes! ......... in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4; Ps. 138:1,2). When Jesus was born in the manger at Bethlehem, the angels choir praised God (Luke 2:13,14). The redeemed and the angelic hosts will praise God when the great controversy with Satan is ended (Rev. 15:3,4; 19:6,7). Indeed, God Himself will rejoice! (Isa. 65:19; Zeph. 3:17). Thus, the apostle Paul rightly urges us to be thankful in this world for the abundant salvation offered and for Christs ever present help (2 Thess. 2:13; Heb. 4:15,16). Such praise was recorded in the first temple (1 Chron. 23:5; 25:7). The psalmist urged the worshipper to offer praises rather than animals (Ps. 69:30,31). In the second temple, music played a more prominent role; there was a large staff of temple musicians. Two stringed instruments (psaltery and harp) were generally used and constituted the main body of the temple orchestra. Instrumental music was played mainly to accompany song; in fact, the Hebrews knew little of music in the absence of song (Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, 1961, vol. 9, pp.39-43; Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 12, cols 560, 566, 1262-1264; Encyclopedia of Religion, 1987, vol. 10, p.183). Satan has thought to pervert such thankfulness by urging the unconsecrated, the uncommitted, to lead and /or participate (Amos 5:21-26; Luke 18:11,12,14). Satan led the angelic choir in heaven before his banishment. (This is suggested by Ezekiel 28:13 by the word timbrels or tabrets - KJV. The Hebrew word toph from which this is translated means, generally, a small drum.) Hence, we can expect that music is one of Satans special devices to pervert Gods chosen ways to praise Him. 19. Does the expression of feeling have a place in worship? ANS. Yes, indeed, we may ...... ..... our soul before God (1 Sam. 1:12-17). The story of Hannahs emotional prayer is a touching one and portrays the earnestness with which she appealed to God. Human emotions do and will find a place in genuine worship and God does not condemn it (Luke 18:13,14). God rejects ecstatic emotionalism. The worship format which the priests used on Mount Carmel was under Satans control. In contrast to the excitement found of their worship forms, Gods prophet Elijah showed earnestness, calmness and a quiet dignity (1 Kings 18:26-30,36,37). God chose to speak to Elijah soon after this episode in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12). Our God, who changes not, still speaks to us in like manner today (James 1:17) - refer to the EXHIBIT. In many heathen and Christian cultures today, an altered mental state is produced by rhythm in music, bodily movements, by repetition of set phrases, and other activities. Many of the churches which constitute spiritual Babylon lay great weight on such exercises which place considerable emphasis upon feelings and emotions. Our religious experience should not be based on feeling, but equally it should lead to feelings of gladness and joy (which we can express). Our relationship to Jesus is the important commodity (2 Cor. 5:7). Faith is ours to exercise, but joyful feeling

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and the blessing are Gods to give (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.72). The issues revealed on Mount Carmel of old are the same issues which will confront Christs followers in the closing scenes of earths history. Let us study Gods word that our worship may be acceptable to Him. Above all, our worship should be Christ-centred, it will spring from a genuine relationship with our Redeemer, we will give glory to God.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. a) give glory b) created 2. fallen 3. Come out 4. mark 5. faith 6. 7. a) willingly b) long, falter 8. fall down, worship 9. earthquake 10. garments 11. heavens 12. a) salvation b) thanksgiving c) forgiveness 13. spirit, truth 14. creates, spirit 15. Obedience 16. patience 17. a) fools b) Nadab, Abihu c) reward 18. Rejoice 19. pour out

EXHIBIT
THE ELIJAH MESSAGE

Comparison of the Elijah messages recorded in Scripture as they relate to worship.

Elijah (1 Kings 18)

Unacceptable Worship Outlined in the days of Elijah Self-centred: Hear us (1 Kings 18:26)

John the Baptist (Matt. 17:9-13) Remnant Church (Mal. 4:5,6)

Unacceptable Worship Outlined in the days of John the Baptist Centred on self: ancestry significant (Matt. 3:9) Unacceptable Worship Outlined in the days of John the Revelator Self-centred: self prominent- I am rich, have need of nothing (Rev. 3:17); worship beast in order to preserve life (Rev. 13:15) Spectacular appeals to emotions; visual senses appealed to (Rev. 13:13; 26-28) Great boasts and blasphemies characterised (Rev. 13:5) - nature: * Assumed Gods name; doubted His word (Rev. 13:6,16) * Gods tabernacle ministry belittled (Rev. 13:6; Dan. 8:11) * Heavenly inhabitants misrepresented; teaches soul immortal; earthly mediators (Rev.13:6; 16:13) Acceptable Worship Outlined in the days of John the Revelator Christ centred; give glory to Him (Rev. 14:7)

Appeals to dramatic, to emotions; loud appeals made to their god; high emotions (1 Kings 18:26-28) Rejected God as the supreme being. Manifestations: * Gods word ignored (1 Kings 16:31, cf. Joshua 23:11-13) * Reinterpreted history to deny Gods providences (1 Kings 13:28) * Cut-off prophets of God (1 Kings 18:4) * Worshipped and served other gods (1 Kings 12:26-33; 16:32-33) Acceptable Worship Outlined in the days of Elijah Centred on God; His revealed will emphasised (note key words) - altar of the Lord, Lord God of, at Your word, God in Israel, follow Him (1 Kings 18:21,30,36)

Deeds and personal bearing made to appeal to the senses (Matt. 23:5; Mark 12:38-44) Behaved as a generation of vipers (Matt. 3:7) - means: * Loved praise (Luke 18:10-14) * Ostentatious, religious titles used (Matt. 23:5-7) * Gods word not followed (Mark 7:9) * Destroyed faith in Gods messengers (Luke 11:47,48) *Discrimination practised (Luke 18: 10-14; John 7:14-16) Acceptable Worship Outlined in the days of John the Baptist Christ must increase (John 3:30)

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Elijah Continued
(1 Kings 18) Lessons Taught People serving - Come near to me (1 Kings 18:30) Reasoned appeals - How long, Come near (1 Kings 18:21,30)

John the Baptist Continued

(Matt. 17:9-13) Lessons Taught People serving (Matt. 3:5; Mark 1:5) Reasoned concerning religious experience (Matt. 3:7-12; Luke 3:715) Calm, purposeful crying prepare way of the Lord (Isa. 40:3)

Remnant Church Continued

(Mal. 4:5,6) Lessons Taught People serving - to every nation; involved family (Mal. 4:6; Rev. 14:6) Reasoned approach to worship for hour of His judgment has come, calculate the number of the beast (Rev. 13:18; 14:7) Calm, purposeful mission done with patience, to preach, If anyone hears My voice (Rev. 3:20; 14:6,12) Visual phenomena promised, visions (Joel 2:28)

Calmness - Hear me, O Lord, hear me (1 Kings 18:37); God speaks in still small voice (1 Kings 19:12) Visual senses quietly involved to awaken conscience (1 Kings 18:3133) Emotions involved, calmness and awe predominate - Fell on faces, Hear me, O God (1 Kings 18:37,39) Faith central in appeal; reminded of Abraham, Isaac, Israel (1 Kings 18:36) Challenged to be obedient to Gods word (1 Kings 18:18) Repentance ministry (1 Kings 18:21,37) Promoted steadfast endurance by example (1 Kings 18:1)

Visual senses involved, John baptized, heavens was opened, Holy Spirit descended (Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21,22) Emotions involved - repentance (Mark 1:4)

Emotions involved, awe and reverence called for - Fear God, repentance (Rev. 3:19; 14:7) Faith central in appeals (Rev. 3:18; 14:12; 1 Pet. 1:7) Obedience to commandments a hallmark of message (Rev. 14:7,9,12) Repentance ministry (Rev. 3:19,20) Call to endurance and sanctification (Rev. 3:21; 2 Pet. 1:5-11 - refer to ladder of Christian progress)

Faith in coming Messiah promoted (Matt. 11:10; Luke 1:17) Restored all things, focus on Messenger of covenant - the Lawgiver (Matt. 17:11-13; Mal. 3:1) Repentance ministry (Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:4; John 1:29) Call to endurance by his (John the Baptist) example; Christ approved (Matt. 11:2-9)

22. CLEANSED BY BLOOD AND BY WATER

In the Scriptures God frequently teaches important concepts through symbolism. When sin entered the world, death passed upon all. Almost immediately after this event, God introduced His plan to save men and women from eternal destruction. His plan was based upon an outstanding demonstration of love which meant that the Son, the second member of the Godhead, was to come to earth and suffer the penalty of death for the sins of the entire human race. As a result of this plan, salvation was assured to all who believed and formed a faith relationship with God. In order to deeply impress the significance of this plan on the minds of believers, God instituted animal sacrifices. The sacrifices themselves were not able to take away sin. The believer, as he or she exercised faith in Gods provisions, was declared righteous by God. The sacrifices reminded all of the enormity of sin and encouraged them to realise that their sin would cost the life of the Saviour. In this study guide we wish to learn something of the symbolism of the shed blood. Also, significant in the biblical account is the concept of cleansing by water. Water is the universal solvent and has been used to cleanse physically since time immemorial. In the Scriptures cleansing by water is given a deep spiritual meaning. It is our purpose to study this symbolism and discover its application to our lives today. The Shedding of Blood In this section we will: Remind that God first sacrificed animals to provide clothes for sinful humans. Establish that the shedding of animal blood pointed to a Substitute (Christ) giving His life for the sinner. 1. Soon after sin entered into the world what happened? ANS. Animals lives were forfeited to ......... the sinful pair (Gen. 3:21). There is no doubt that the shedding of innocent lives of animals to furnish coats for the naked pair forcibly focussed their attention on the promise of the coming Redeemer and His suffering for their sin. This plan had been introduced to the sinful pair a short time before (Gen. 3:15). God, by clothing the sinful pair with a covering provided by His own hand, showed them that they were dependant on Him to take away the penalty of their sins (represented by their nakedness). This act also showed the futility of human effort (i.e., fig leaf covering) to counteract the effects of sin. Hence, the Scriptures sometimes speak of being covered by Christs righteousness in terms of being covered by His robe or garment (Isa. 61:10; Zech. 3:4). 2. What ceremony was instituted by God to remind sinners of the salvation which Jesus would bring? ANS. ......... sacrifices were instituted (Gen. 4:4). Abel offered a sacrifice by faith and in obedience to Gods instructions (Heb. 11:4). The sacrifice of the animal victim pointed to the coming of the Messiah (Heb. 9:12). 3. In the sacrifice of animals, blood was shed. What significance did the shedding of blood have? ANS. The blood represented ...... (Gen. 9:4; Lev. 17:11). The coming of sin into the world through disobedience brought death (Gen. 2:17). The shedding of blood represented the substitution of the blood or life of another on the sinners behalf. Cain, in refusing to offer an animal sacrifice, declared, in effect, that he had no need of a Saviour. 4. To whom did the shedding of blood ultimately point the sinner? ANS. Christs life was sacrificed and His blood shed on the cross for us. Christ was ........... ...... to bear the sins of many (Heb. 9:22,28). John the Baptist referred to Jesus as the Lamb of God who was to take away the sins of the whole world (John 1:29). Old Testament writers also spoke of the Saviour as a Lamb (Isa. 53:5,7). The animal sacrifices hence directed the minds of the people continually to the magnitude of sin (a life was forfeited every time they sinned) and to the fact that God had provided a way of salvation. The blood of the victim (type) pointed the sinner, by faith, to the blood of Christ (antitype) to be shed on Calvary to make an atonement (Lev. 17:11; Rom. 5:10). Atonement means to cover or to reconcile or to make at one. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from sin, we are justified, we are counted as if we had never sinned, as we accept Gods forgiveness by faith (Rom. 5:9; 1 John 1:7,9). We are also sanctified through His blood and made perfect in every good work (Phil. 1:9-11; Heb. 13:12,20,21). The atonement consists, then, of both sacrificial and intercessory aspects. 5. Did the animal sacrifices have any merit in themselves?

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ANS. No! The sacrifices of God are a ......... spirit, a broken and a ............ heart (Pss. 40:6; 51:16,17). The plan of salvation as outlined in the Old Testament pointed forward to the coming of the Messiah. It was only by exercising faith in this promised gift that the sinner could claim the promises. The Lord desired obedience and righteousness rather than sacrifice (1 Sam. 15:22). Deliverance through the Blood In this section we will: Briefly review the Passover feast which reminded believers of Gods offer to deliver them from physical and spiritual bondage. Firmly establish that the substitute lamb sacrificed in the Passover ceremony pointed to Christ our Saviour. Draw the readers attention to the fact that all other blood sacrifices used in the earthly sanctuary service also pointed to Christs sacrifice for us. The Passover feast was the first of the annual feasts of the Jewish year which pointed forward to the ministry of Christ. It is not our purpose to look at all the details of this feast here, but rather to focus on the symbolism of the blood. 6. What was the object of focal interest in the Passover ceremony? ANS. The Passover ...... (Exod. 12:3,5,6). The Passover ceremony centred about a lamb without a blemish, which pointed to the sinless Lamb of God. On the tenth day of Abib or Nisan the lamb was selected and it was slain four days later at about the ninth hour of the day. So Christ was condemned by the Sanhedrin several days before He was crucified. The death of Jesus took place on the fourteenth day of the month Abib at the evening hour (Matt. 27:46). 7. What was done with the shed blood of the slain lamb? ANS. The blood was applied with hyssop to the ............. and the ......... (or cross piece between the posts) of the dwelling (Exod. 12:7,22). The sprinkling of blood on the doorposts of the house signified that deliverance was offered to all gathered therein. We notice that the blood of the sacrifice was struck on the door frames with hyssop. Now hyssop is always associated in the Scriptures with acts of purification. Hence, this act indicated that the inhabitants of the dwelling undertook to seek God for purification (Ps. 51:7). As the people accepted the merits of Christs shed blood by faith, they were delivered from both sins penalty and power (Rom. 5:9; Heb. 13:12). 8. What other important provision was made in this feast? ANS. ............... bread was prepared and eaten along with the roasted lamb (Exod. 12:8). Not only was unleavened bread connected with the feast but no leaven was to be found in the house for the entire week after the ceremony. Any person contravening this instruction was counted unworthy and cut off (Exod. 12:15). Leaven in the Bible is used as a symbol of sin and corruption. Since the bread represented Christ it was to be without corruption (1 Cor. 5:7,8). The symbolism is here used to indicate that a life entirely given over to Christ is a life of victory over sin. 9. What protection did this blood offer to those who by faith placed it on the doorposts and lintel? ANS. When the destroying angel passed over the land of Egypt, those who had obeyed through faith were delivered. I will ...... over you, God promised (Exod. 12:12,13). The sprinkling of the blood ensured the deliverance of the first born of Israel when those who chose not to follow Gods instructions were destroyed by the angel of death who passed through the land of Egypt. Those who applied the blood demonstrated thereby that they had implicit faith in the Lord and that they chose to make the Saviour their constant source of strength. Today we must be cleansed from sin (the leaven of sin must be cast from our lives). God is calling us to experience victorious living through faith in Him. We must make His life our own through faith. It was only through the application of the shed blood that the children of Israel were delivered. God wishes to deliver us from the second death which will come to all who have not been delivered from the power of sin through the merits of Christ (Rev. 3:21; 20:14,15). We are called upon to exercise the power of the will and claim Christs merits when we are tempted. Thus, we will be delivered (1 Cor. 10:13; James 1:14,15). We have access to this deliverance power through the blood of Christ (Eph. 2:12; Heb. 10:19). 10. In Christs agony associated with His struggle in the garden of Gethsemane, what did He shed? ANS. Great drops of ........ (Luke 22:44).

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The phenomenon of sweating blood can be associated with persons in a distressed mental state (Clarke, A. 1854. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: with a Commentary and Critical Notes on Luke 22, verse 44). Christ was suffering the horror of separation from God, as He bore the burdens of the sins of the world. He continued this struggle against the powers of darkness and on the cross sacrificed His life. The apostle Paul in Hebrews 12, verse 4, admonishes us to resist sin with all the firmness and resolve and faith exercised by Christ (i.e., resist unto bloodshed, striving against sin). Prayerful study of the life of Christ will lead us to cherish similar times of prayer and Bible study as He did. Thus, we will be strengthened to contend with evil and be enabled to overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb (Rev. 12:11). The Old Testament record is full of rich symbolism drawing our attention to Christ the Lamb. All the blood sacrifices of the earthly sanctuary system draw our attention to the love and compassion of our God who is rich in mercy. In sweating blood on our behalf in the garden and then laying down His life, our Saviour illustrated graphically the true meaning of the blood sacrifices. Cleansed by Water In this section we will: Establish that God consistently has used the concept of washing with water as a symbol of cleansing from sin. Washing in water is used extensively in the Scriptures as a symbol of cleansing. In this section we will notice some of these references. 11. What item of furniture was located in the outer court of the earthly sanctuary which was used for cleansing? ANS. The ........ (Exod. 30:18-21). 12. What were the priests to wash in the water contained in the laver? ANS. Their ........ and feet (Exod. 30:19). The water in the original laver may very well have come from the stream flowing from the rock at Mount Sinai. The Rock represented Christ (Exod. 17:3,6; 1 Cor. 10:4). The priests were to wash before offering a sacrifice on the altar of burnt offering or before entering the sanctuary. This ceremonial cleansing from physical uncleanness carried a deeper spiritual meaning in that it pointed to the washing away of sins through faith in Christ (1 Cor. 6:11; Eph. 5:26). 13. In setting the Levites apart for the services in the sanctuary, what was Moses instructed to do? ANS. Water was sprinkled upon them as an outward sign of inner .................. (Num. 8:7). We notice that in this ceremony the Levites did not wash themselves. Moses, a type of Christ, was to perform the sprinkling, they could not do it themselves. By this ceremony the Lord was teaching them the necessity of regeneration or rebirth through the work of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). To be fit ministers of the sanctuary, their lives needed to be transformed and moulded so that they could truly represent Gods way to those in their sphere of influence. 14. When God entered into the covenant relationship with the children of Israel at Sinai, what did He say He had done for them? ANS. He ......... them with water and ............ them with oil (Ezek. 16:9). The washing with water and anointing with oil were part of the preparation necessary for marriage (Ruth 3:3). In the covenant relationship established between the people and God at Mount Sinai, they pledged to love and obey (Exod. 19:5-8; 24:7). God not only wished to wash them with the water of regeneration (justification) but to pour out His Spirit (symbolised by the oil; the agent of sanctification) upon them without measure. He wished also to cover them with the beautiful garments and ornaments of righteousness (Ezek. 9:10-13). In the time of David and Solomon the nation did prosper. Heathen nations were induced to inquire concerning the God of Israel. Today, God has established His covenant, not with a nation, but with all those who accept Christ by faith. The same washing from sin and the covering with Christs righteousness, which God wished to do for Israel, He seeks to do for you and me, His followers. 15. What language does the Psalmist use to explain how God cleanses us from the guilt of sin? ANS. Wash me, and I shall be ......... than snow (Ps. 51:7). The symbol of washing is commonly used in Scripture to signify cleansing from sin (Isa. 1:16; Jer. 4:14; James 4:8). When, by faith, we ask God for the forgiveness of specific sins, He forgives us and declares us clean and looks upon us as though we had never sinned (Christ justifies us - 1 John 1:9). 16. Does God wish to do more for us than to take away the guilt of sin?

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ANS. Yes, He wishes to sanctify and ........... it [church] with the washing of water by the word. He wishes to present us ...... and without blemish (Eph. 5:25-27). God wishes to do more than take away the guilt of sin (John 3:5). He promises to impress the principles of the law on the mind (Jer. 31:33; Rom 12:2). Nothing which defiles will enter into the kingdom of God (Rev. 21:27). God wishes to make all believers a holy people through faith in His merits (He wishes to sanctify us). The redeemed will be without fault before God (Rev. 14:5). Symbols in the Christian Church In this section we will: Indicate that the symbols of shedding of blood and washing with water still have relevance in the Christian church. Establish that the Lords Supper, instituted by Christ, took the place of the Passover service and reminds us continually of Gods great sacrifice. Many of the ceremonies performed in the Old Testament times met their fulfilment at the cross. The symbols of cleansing with blood and with water have passed over into the Christian dispensation and the meaning of these symbols for us today has been clarified by the words of Christ and the apostles. 17. What symbol did Christ endorse in the Christian church as fittingly representing His death and resurrection? ANS. ........ baptism (Matt. 3:13-16; 20:22; Rom. 6:3-5). Baptism by immersion was known among the Essenes before the baptism of John. There is little doubt that the ideas underpinning baptism were viewed as consistent with the principles underlying ceremonial washings established in the sanctuary system. When John the Baptist came boldly proclaiming baptism unto repentance, there is no record that the religious leaders objected to the practice in principle. They, in fact, hoped that He was one of the notable prophets or Moses whom they believed would return (John 1:21,25). The apostle Paul reminds us that Moses symbolically baptised the children of Israel in the Red Sea (1 Cor. 10:2). (As they passed through the sea, they were protected behind by a cloud. Their deliverance from Egypt was made sure by their act of going through the opened sea in faith; in so doing they pledged their loyalty to God.) Baptism comes from the Greek word baptizo which means to wash or immerse. Baptism by immersion was practised by John and the apostles (Mark 1:9,10; John 3:23; Acts 8:38,39). It was the prevailing practice in the Catholic church until the twelfth century. In some places it was found even as late as the sixteenth century. The practise is still permitted today in the Latin church. The rite of immersion is said to be more suitable to symbolise the persons participation in the Death and Resurrection of Christ than in pouring of water - infusion (The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913, vol. XI, pp.259,262; Lang, J.P. 1989. Dictionary of the Liturgy, p.52). Baptism loses its meaning when not practised by immersion, as baptism is a symbol of the burial of the old life of sin (Col. 2:12). The burial takes place after the crucifixion of the old ways (Rom. 6:4-6). In order to crucify the old ways, a person must repent and claim forgiveness by faith in Christs merits (Acts 2:38). After immersion the person is raised from the water to walk in newness of life through faith in Christ (Rom. 6:4,11). Baptism, then, is a sign of our discipleship, a public acknowledgment of our relationship to Christ. Baptism is in the Christian era what circumcision was to Abrahams children (Rom. 2:28,29; Gal. 5:6). It is a symbol of our covenant relationship whereby we become heirs to the promises (Gal. 3:27-29). 18. What other commemorative ceremony did Christ introduce into the Christian church to symbolise His death? ANS. The Lords Supper proclaims the Lords ........ till He comes (Matt. 26:26-28; 1 Cor. 11:24-29). The Lords Supper took the place of the Passover. The Passover pointed forward to Christ; the Lords Supper points back to His death and forward to His second coming. The Supper commemorates deliverance from sin, liberation from the sentence of death (John 6:54). Jesus instructed all believers to remember His spilt blood and broken body until His second coming (1 Cor. 11:26). Unfermented grape juice is used in Scripture as an appropriate symbolism for blood (Gen. 49:11; Deut. 32:14). The unleavened bread points to Christ as the bread of life (John 6:48,51,58). In other words, we are to focus not only on the crucified Christ but on the living and coming Christ. In commemorating this Supper, we acknowledge that the words of Christ are our spiritual meat and drink, which is the source of sustaining power realised through faith (John 6:63). 19. What ordinance was instituted at the commencement of the Lords Supper? ANS. The ordinance of ......-washing (John 13:4-8). The washing of the disciples feet with water occurred just prior to the Lords Supper; the ceremony provides the

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opportunity for the establishment of harmonious relationships among the believers by the putting away of all differences. The ceremony represents what Christ must do for us in order to make us clean (John 13:10). Like the ceremonies in the sanctuary service where the priests washed their hands and feet, the act of washing did not cleanse the life. Rather, Christ washes us clean when we confess our sins and walk in a faith relationship with Him. The washing spoken of represents the removal of the guilt of sin and breaking the power of sin. The Holy Spirit daily strengthens and sanctifies the individual who exercises faith in Christ (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Eph. 5:26; Titus 3:3-5). Participation in the ceremony of foot-washing is a public expression that we accept Christ as our personal Saviour. Christ wishes all to freely drink or partake of the water of life, which He alone can give (John 4:10; Rev. 22:17). The ceremony of foot-washing represents a commitment to service. Christ demonstrated by His acts of unselfish love that By love serve one another (Gal. 5:13). The service also represents a renunciation of any desire to occupy the highest place. Properly understood this ceremony signifies a commitment to seek unity of doctrine, spirit and faith in accord with the Lords appeal recorded in John chapter 17, verses 20 to 23, and which was spoken after the Lords Supper. 20. When new believers enter into covenant relationship with Christ at baptism, what else does God promise to baptise them with? ANS. The ...... Spirit (Luke 3:16; Acts 1:5; 11:16). In the Old Testament it is recorded that when the children of Israel entered into covenant relationship with God He sprinkled them with water and anointed them with oil (Ezek. 16:8,9). Oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit (Zech. 4:26,11,12). In the Christian dispensation, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is also promised. However, the Spirit does not come upon any in His fullness except they participate in the deep heart searching, the humbling of the soul before God, the confessing of sins, and the yearning for Gods presence through faith; this was the experience of the disciples in the ten days before Pentecost (Acts 1). Through the receipt of the Holy Spirit the disciples were empowered to witness effectually for Christ (Acts 1:8). The days of preparation were days of prayer, the study of the word, and remembrance of the teachings of Jesus (Acts 1:14,20). The disciples put away all their differences and the desire for supremacy. The prayer of Christ, uttered just before His betrayal, that His disciples might be one as He was one with the Father (John 17:18) was being fulfilled. They were one in affections, desires and wishes (Acts 1:14; 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 8:6; 15:25); the Holy Spirit was guiding them into unity which an understanding of the truth brings (John 16:13). No differences existed for long whenever the prayerful concern to do their Masters will was jealously guarded. We notice that the early disciples were brought together, with their different faults, all with inherited and cultivated tendencies to evil, but in and through Christ they were to dwell in the family of God, learning to become one in faith, in doctrine, in spirit. They would have their tests, their grievances, their differences of opinion, but while Christ was abiding in the heart, there could be no dissension. His love would lead to love for one another; the lessons of the Master would lead to the harmonising of all differences, bringing the disciples into unity, till they would be of one mind and judgment. Christ is the great centre, and they would approach one another just in proportion as they approached the center (White, E.G. 1940. Desire of Ages, p.296). Today, may we note well the preconditions for the outpouring of Gods Spirit (Acts 5:32). Let us seek and earnestly pray for such an experience, so the coming of the Lord will be hastened (Mal. 4:5,6).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. clothe 2. animal 3. life 4. offered once 5. broken, contrite 6. lamb 7. doorposts, lintel 8. unleavened 9. pass 10. blood 11. laver 12. hands 13. purification 14. washed, anointed 15. whiter 16. cleanse, holy 17. water 18. death 19. foot 20. Holy

23. THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD

In the garden of Eden, God signalled that He wished to associate regularly and intimately with mankind. Hence, He walked with the ancestors of the human race in the garden in the cool of the evening. Sin, unfortunately, separated the forebears of the race from God, but God was not willing that mankind should be separated from Him throughout eternity. God announced to the sinful pair in Eden His purpose, planned before creation, to send Christ to save mankind. In order to clearly convey this purpose to the human race, God first introduced animal sacrifices, then He introduced the sanctuary services at Sinai. Finally, through His prophets God promised that the Lord of glory would lay aside His glory, His power, and eternal security and come as the God-man to grace the earthly temple with His presence. When Christ returned to heaven to take the role of the High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary, He still wished to dwell among mankind. Jesus promised to send the Comforter or Holy Spirit to dwell in each believer. When refined and moulded by the presence of the Spirit, Gods followers would become the temple or dwelling place of the living God. It is this aspect of the Christian experience which we wish to examine in this lesson. Christ, the Temple In this section we will: Emphasize that Jesus was truly God while here on earth, when He dwelt among humanity. The term, temple, means a dwelling place of God. In the Scripture, this word is frequently applied to a building, but we encounter another usage of the term in this lesson. 1. What did Jesus claim His body represented? ANS. The ......... in which the fullness of the Godhead dwelt (John 2:19-21; Col. 2:9). The apostle Paul in Colossians 2, verse 9, tells us plainly, For in Him [Christ] dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. The apostle is here contending against Gnostic teachers who taught that some of the abilities possessed by Christ actually resided in created beings such as angels. Paul rejected this argument categorically. Jesus claimed to be God (John 2:19-21). He drew the attention of the people to the fact that the primary purpose of the temple was to draw their attention to God; it was a reminder that God wished to continually dwell and communicate and help humanity. Now the one to whom the temple and its services pointed was among them! We find here also that Jesus prophesied that He would rise from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion. Notice carefully that He also claimed it was the human part of His being which would die, not the divine. He said, I will raise it [this temple or body] up. Jesus rose by the creative power resident in Himself at the call of the Father and the quickening of the Spirit (John 10:18; Rom. 6:4; Gal. 1:1; 1 Pet. 3:18). It is evident that God had dwelt with humanity, He had walked, talked and associated with them; truly Jesus was Emmanuel, God with us (Matt. 1:23). In Gods dealings with mankind, Christ has been given the primary role, the preeminence (Col. 1:18). The Scriptures inform us that our lives are to be hid with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). What this means and how it is accomplished we will discover in the succeeding sections. The Body Temple In this section we will: Introduce the concept that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. In other words, God still wishes to dwell with humanity. Indicate how we may treat our bodies so as to be a fit dwelling place for the Holy Spirit and thus give glory to God. When Christ died on Calvary, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom, thus signifying the end of the sacrificial system (Matt. 27: 51). Christ is now the High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary. No doubt with these thoughts in mind, the apostle Paul introduced the idea that God still wished to dwell with mankind. 2. In what startling way does the apostle Paul challenge us today? ANS. What, do you not know that your ...... is the ......... of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19). Before Jesus departed, He promised the disciples that He would send the Comforter or Holy Spirit to abide with you forever. He then went on to say that the Spirit will dwell in you (John 14:16,17). It is evident from Pauls statement that the Corinthian believers did not fully understand the significance of this and how to treat their bodies as a fit

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 23 The Temple of the Living God dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. 3. What consequences does this profound revelation, that our body is the temple of God, have for us? ANS. ........... God in your mind and body (1 Cor. 6:20).

Springing from the mind are decisions which affect all the affairs of this life (Prov. 4:23). On account of this, the very thoughts will be considered by God in His final assessment of the life of every man and woman (Jer. 17:10). Jesus Himself taught this profound truth (Matt. 5:28; 15:19), and hence indicated the revolutionary nature of true conversion. The apostle Paul expressed the same thought in Romans 12, verse 2, and considered that the word metamorphosis or transformed gave the proper concept of the depth of change necessary in our lives. Notice his words, And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind .... Individuals with a renewed mind will ever wish to bring glory to God in the way they act. 4. What do the Scriptures say about caring for the health of the mind? ANS. Fill the mind with things which are true, ......., just, pure, ........., and of a good report (Phil. 4:8). Here we have outlined the principles which should guide all the activities which relate to the culture of the mind. The word of God is to be meditated on, it will strengthen the mind and quicken the conscience. The avenues to the mind are to be guarded with all diligence for what we think regulates our actions and ultimately our destiny (Prov. 4:20-27). How careful we should therefore be in choosing what we see, hear, and read. Certainly, the world around us is filled with violence and many seem intent on feeding on the sensational, sensuous and bizarre. In many movies and television programs the ten commandments are broken (e.g., lies, adultery, killing, covetousness are popularised). Those who feed the mind on such material will not dwell with God eternally (Isa. 33:15,16). 5. How does the Bible picture those who guard not the avenues of the mind? ANS. Spiritually dead, eternally damned or children of ........ (Eph. 2:2,3; 1 Tim. 6:5). The Scriptures use strong words to describe those who do not regard the health of the mind as the most important aspect of life. It is only through the transforming of the mind that we can hope to be saved eternally. The apostle Paul pleads that we recognise that God desires us to offer our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God (Rom. 12:1,2). Anciently in the sanctuary service, the sacrifices were offered without a blemish. Today God expects us to give ourselves unreservedly in service to Him. A mind which is emptied of worldly thoughts must, however, be filled with the things of God (Luke 11:24-26). 6. What specific aspects of behaviour do the Scriptures mention when speaking of giving glory to God? ANS. a) Reject intimate relationships outside marriage and sexual perversions. The Scriptures command, Flee ......... immorality (1 Cor. 6:18,19; Rom. 1:26-29). b) Choose carefully, and according to Bible principles, the ...... and drink which are taken into the body (1 Cor. 10:31). Significantly, these two examples are taken from the ten commandments and represent aspects of the sixth and seventh commandments (Exod. 20:13,14). We give glory to God by living according to the principles of His word including the ten commandments. Those who seek to do this by faith will be amply rewarded with eternal life (Rev. 22:14). 7. What principles of right eating and drinking do the Scriptures applaud? ANS. God will honour those who choose or .......... in their minds to accept a simple diet similar to that given in Eden (Dan. 1:5-8,12,18-20). Daniel and his friends could have eaten clean meats available to them, but they did not, for they recognised that it was their duty to preserve their bodies and minds in the highest state of health. They realised that there is a vital connection between physical health and spiritual health. They resisted the temptation to satisfy (worship) the cravings of appetite (Exod. 20:3). God singularly honoured Daniel and his friends for their obedience to the principles of health which had been delivered to our first parents in Eden and elaborated on in succeeding generations. In the example presented in the book of Daniel, only those who passed the test on diet were able to pass the greater tests which followed. The original diet consisted of nuts, fruits, grains and vegetables (Gen.1:29; 2:16). Death was absent from the entire universe, hence animal flesh was not a feature of the original diet. After the flood, God permitted the use of animals, but this, God instructed, was to contain no blood, hence the meat was slaughtered and treated in a particular manner to achieve this goal. This advice was continued in the Christian era (Gen. 9:3,4; Acts 15:28,29). The distinction between clean and unclean animals was known before the flood (Gen. 7:1,2). This distinction was outlined again to the Jewish nation (Lev. 11). God makes some very pointed statements about those who disregard this distinction between clean and unclean meats right down to the end of time (Isa. 65:3-5; 66:15-17). The Bible record of the life-spans of the ancients who lived after the flood stands in marked contrast to that of those who lived before it (compare Gen. 5 & 11). This decline in the life-span of mankind may be linked to the tendency to favour a meat diet rather than to adhere to Gods great original

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 23 The Temple of the Living God plan. 8. What examples of behaviour do the New Testament Scriptures urge us to avoid? ANS. Unseemly eating, ............ and social activities (1 Cor. 10:5-11).

The Israelites lusted after meat and the rich foods of Egypt; they abhorred the food which God had provided for their good health (Num. 11:4-6; 21:5). Their eating and drinking also stimulated their behaviour on another occasion and this ultimately led to immorality (Exod. 32:6). The Bible contains explicit advice to abstain from alcoholic beverages (Prov. 20:1; 31:4). These we know, from experience, lead to unsocial and unchristian behaviour. Alcohol and other drugs damage the brain and other body organs (Bacchiocchi, S. 1989. Wine in the Bible, pp.286-302; Stanton, H. 1997. Record, May 17, pp.8-9). The Scriptures advise us to engage in no activity which lessens our life expectancy (Exod. 20:13). Any activity of eating and drinking or other activities which interfere with clarity of thought, and lessen the impact of Gods word, are to be avoided (Phil 4:8). We do not wish to give the slightest advantage to the adversary of souls. 9. Is the idea of healthful living part of the everlasting gospel? ANS. Indeed it is! We are admonished to give ...... to God (Rev. 14:7; 1 Cor. 10:31). These texts indicate that we may give glory to God through following the health principles advocated by the Bible. We notice that throughout the experience of Jesus while here on earth, He established a close connection between physical and spiritual health (e.g., John 5:8,9,14). Our eating and drinking, mind culture and other activities (including the health therapies chosen if we are sick; New Age therapies have links to the occult and pagan practices - Vasquez, M. 1998. The Mainstreaming of New Age, pp.183-188) are to be carried out in the sure knowledge that our bodies are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit! In Revelation 14, verse 7 (last phrase), our minds are focussed on creation on the one hand and on the ten commandments on the other. In these closing days of earths history, God wishes us to remember the principles of His kingdom (as outlined in the creation account), as we prepare to meet the King in His glory. He wishes to bless us so that we may be a blessing to the world (Exod. 15:26). He also wishes us to be subjects of His kingdom in the earth made new. By obedience to His principles, through faith, He will qualify us to be heirs of the world God is planning. Joined Unto the Lord In this section we will: Introduce the idea that the Holy Spirit influences us to make morally correct decisions. Expand on the concept of the new birth or conversion experience which follows the individuals continued response to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. 10. What agency has the Lord given so that we may be transformed into vessels fit for the Lord to dwell in? ANS. The ...... Spirit (1 Cor. 6:17,19). The Holy Spirit influences every human being to accept Christ (John 1:9). If we respond to the influence of Gods Spirit urging us to do right and respond to the love of God revealed by Christs death on the cross, our faith will increase. The Holy Spirit is given to lead us to repentance and to a deeper and more complete knowledge of Gods will. If we do not resist, we will be brought to confess all our sins and to reach out in faith to Christ for help. 11. If in response to the Holy Spirit we give ourselves unreservedly to God, what will we experience? ANS. The new birth; our life will be ......... with Christ in God (John 3:3; Col. 3:3). The Scriptures use a variety of terms to describe the experience of conversion. The apostle Paul uses a number of expressive terms to describe the new birth experience. Notice a number of these: born according to the Spirit (Gal. 4:29), put on the new man (Col. 3:10; Eph. 4:24), a life hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3), a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15). These terms convey the idea not only of a complete change in the life, but also of a continuing experience. Our life is to be hid with Christ. The Old Testament also speaks of this continuing experience as walking with God (Gen. 5:22,24). To the peoples in the ages before the coming of Christ, God offered to give them a heart of flesh as a replacement for the stony heart which they possessed (Ezek. 11:19; 36:26). God promised to write His laws on their hearts (Jer. 31:33); He promises to do this for us today also (Heb. 8:10; 10:16). The gospel is thus seen to have been preached in its fullness since the entrance of sin. 12. What steps do the Scriptures identify in conversion? ANS. a) Repentance (Acts 3:19; Matt. 6:12,14). Repentance involves sorrow for sin and a turning from it. When we yield to the Holy Spirits influence and ask God to give us repentance, our conscience quickens. Conviction brings a growing sense of the righteousness and love of God to

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the sinner and by contrast his or her own miserable condition causes the individual to abhor his evil ways. The sinner longs to be cleansed, to accept the love offered, and to be in harmony with God again. We should come to Christ just as we are (Jer. 13:23). b) Confession (Ps. 32:5). A sense of our unrighteousness and of our need for forgiveness leads us to seek the forgiveness of God. True repentance of sin always precedes confession (Ps. 34:18). Such confession is always of a specific nature, acknowledging the very sins which have been committed and, furthermore, the sinner does not seek to excuse the behaviour (Lev. 5:5; 1 Sam. 12:19; 1 Tim. 1:15; Matt. 6:14). If other people have been wronged, this wrong is first righted, as far as is possible, before the sinner comes to God seeking forgiveness (Ezek. 33:15; Luke 19:8,9). If we confess our sins under these circumstances, Jesus is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). c) Surrender (Luke 14:33). When we come to God, we will desire to abandon all those things which separate us from Him. We will commit ourselves fully (and daily) to God, asking Him to lead us at all times. All the strength of our will, too, will be placed on the side of Christ. We will gladly dedicate our will to God each day (Rom. 2:13). d) Believe or exercise faith (Mark 11:24). God invites us to exercise faith that He has accepted our heartfelt confession and that He will prompt us to walk in His ways and give us strength to overcome (1 Cor. 10:13; Heb. 11:6). As we maintain this faith relationship day by day, our faith will grow and our relationship will strengthen (Col. 2:6; Eph. 4:15). The fruits of this faith relationship will be seen in the life. Love will be seen in action and obedience will spring from this principle (Ps. 40:8; 1 John 4:11;5:3). We will desire to be obedient to Gods laws of health, as well as the other aspects of His revealed will. It is only as we are joined to the Lord that we can glorify Him. 13. What experience are believers admonished to seek daily? ANS. Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, admonishes us to die......... (1 Cor. 15:31). In this text Paul is speaking of dying to self, of gaining daily victories through faith, of having a new experience daily. One author has put it thus, genuine sanctification ... is nothing less than a daily dying to self and daily conformity to the will of God. Pauls sanctification was a daily conflict with self .... His will and his desires daily conflicted with duty and the will of God. In the plan of not following inclination, he did the will of God, however unpleasant and crucifying to his nature (White, E.G. 1979. This Day with God, p.251). As we thus respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, we may be said to experience daily conversion. (Refer to Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White for a full treatment of the subject.) Gods Everlasting Covenant In this section we will: Confirm that there has been and will always be only one plan of salvation. 14. If we are joined to the Lord and walk with Him, what does God promise to do for us? ANS. To save us eternally, so we will not ........... (John 3:16). Gods plan to rescue the human race was announced in Eden. This plan involved repentance, confession, surrender and faith in response to the love shown by God. In return God offered forgiveness and divine power in the life of respondents, a fact evident in the development of a life full of the righteous traits of Jesus Christ. Such persons offer obedient to the ten commandments, as a consequence of this relationship based on faith (Rom. 3:31). On the return of the Saviour in glory, those who have entered into this covenant relationship, through faith, will be saved. 15. When was the everlasting or new covenant ratified or confirmed? ANS. The covenant was confirmed at the cross with the ....... of Jesus (Heb. 13:20,21; 9:16,17). God made a covenant with the children of Israel at Mount Sinai, which was confirmed with the blood of animals (this pointed forward to Christs sacrifice - Heb. 9:18-22). The people promised to keep this covenant (Exod. 24:3). Unfortunately, as a nation, the Israelites failed to understand or benefit from the plan of salvation, as they failed generally to exercise faith (Heb. 4:2; Gal. 3:11). This agreement of the people to do Gods bidding, to obey His commandments, in their own strength, is termed the old covenant in the Scriptures (Gal. 4:21-31). It is indeed possible for individuals to relate to Gods plan of salvation in the same manner even today.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 23 The Temple of the Living God 16. What do the Scriptures indicate are the tables of the covenant? ANS. The ..... commandments (Deut. 4:13).

The tables of the testament were placed in the ark of the covenant or testament (Deut. 9:9,10; Num. 10:33; Rev. 11:19). After the covenant was ratified or confirmed by the blood of Christ (on Friday), nothing could be changed (Gal. 3:15). (This means that Sunday observance is not part of the new covenant; all Sunday-keepers acknowledge that they are celebrating the resurrection as part of the new covenant.) Indeed, the law of the Lord is proclaimed perfect in the New Testament (Rom. 7:12), and hence needs no change. Certainly, there is no record of Jesus changing the law before His death; on the contrary, He declared it unchangeable (Matt. 5:17-19). It is our relationship to this law that is vital. We establish the law through faith (Rom. 3:31). Thank God that the conditions of salvation are what they always were, righteousness by faith which is evidenced by our obedience through faith (Rev. 12:17; 14:12; 1 John 5:4). That We May Be One In this section we will: Emphasize that acceptance of Christ day by day brings the spirit of unity into our fellowship as Christians. 17. Jesus prayed for His disciples, those who have entered into a covenant relationship with God. What was the nature of His request? ANS. That His disciples might be united or ..... (John 17:11,21). When the day of Pentecost arrived, we read that the disciples were together (Acts 2:1 - Greek word homou). This idea of togetherness expressed a broader concept than we would normally attach to the word. Their minds, affections, desires, and wishes, were concentred on one object, every man having the same end in view; and, having but one desire, they had but one prayer to God, and every heart uttered it. There was no person uninterested -none unconcerned - none lukewarm; all were in earnest; and the Spirit of God came down to meet their united faith and prayer (Clarke, A. 1854. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testament, with a Commentary and Critical Notes, vol. V, emphasis in original on Acts 2:1 in comment on the Greek word homothumadon). The word homothumadon occurs in a few ancient manuscripts in Acts 2:1; however, the word occurs elsewhere in Acts (i.e., 1:14; 2:36; 4:24: 5:12; 8:6; 15:25) allowing this more inclusive idea of togetherness to be suggested. The pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist church were burdened to bring about a similar condition among the believers, so that Christs prayer that they might be one as he and the Father are one could be answered. They testified, We would come together burdened in soul, praying that we might be one in faith and doctrine; for we knew that Christ was not divided (White, E.G. 1892. Advent and Sabbath Review and Herald, vol. 69 (No.30), p.585; cf. John 17:21; 1 Cor. 1:13). This same experience can be ours today if we approach God earnestly in prayer and Bible study as did the early disciples. 18. What is necessary in the life of every disciple before unity can be achieved? ANS. Sanctification must begin and each must ...... continually in an experience with Christ (John 17:17,19; Eph. 4:15). God wishes to make us holy or sanctify us. This God promises to do as we depend on Him daily through faith (2 Pet. 1:3,4). When we come to God in faith asking for the forgiveness of our sins, we are forgiven, we are immediately justified (counted as though we had never sinned - the penalty of sin is cancelled). As we continue this experience of faith, asking for power to overcome sin, we are sanctified. Our justification is retained only as we enter into this continuing experience of sanctification, for the same faith which justifies also sanctifies. A faith which does not accomplish both aspects of salvation, breaking the penalty as well as the power of sin, is not genuine faith. The Lord admonishes us to read the inspired word, for this is His chosen avenue of revealing truth to us, of developing our faith and trust (Rom 10:17). As we search the Scriptures, they reveal to us Jesus Christ, we see the beauty of His character, the love of God is revealed (John 5:39; 14:6). The Holy Spirit uses these opportunities to impress truth upon us, to convict us of sin, to lead us into right paths of thinking (John 16:8,13). The truth as it is in Jesus Christ is the means through which sanctification is accomplished. There is no sanctification aside from truth, - the word (White, E.G. 1923. Fundamentals of Christian Education, p.432). We can only be united as we are one with God, as we walk daily with Him, as we experience daily conversion. Jesus assures us in the Scriptures that, If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority (John 7:17). Added to this promise is the declaration that, There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all (Eph. 4:4-6). Hence, it is manifestly impossible to be joined to the Lord and not be joined by common beliefs on major Bible doctrines with our brethren. Division and confusion in doctrine are indicative of the devils activity. The Scriptures do not speak of unity in a diversity of beliefs; they speak of unity built on unwavering truths (Matt. 12:25; 1 Cor. 1:113; Eph. 4:13; 6:14). Unity in diversity is the catch-cry of the New Age movement. One writer has expressed it thus, The New Age ideal seemed a beautiful concept: to have unity in diversity so as to reveal the fullness of God and produce a society of loving

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understanding and mutual interdependence. This would be the New Age of love, light, and joy - the kingdom of heaven on earth (Baron, W. 1990. Deceived by the New Age, p.105). 19. What blessed results come as we walk as prisoner[s] of the Lord? ANS. Humility, meekness, longsuffering, love, peace, faith, hope and ......... of belief (Eph. 4:1-6; 13,14). All these qualities and all the gifts given to the Christian come as a consequence of the Spirit taking possession of the life. When we yield ourselves thus to God, we will be transformed in mind (Rom. 6:16; 12:2). We will be obedient, through faith, to the principles of Gods government and to the laws of health of mind and body. Thus, we will be enabled to bring glory to God!

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. temple 2. body, temple 3. Glorify 4. noble, lovely 5. wrath 6. sexual, food 7. purpose 8. drinking 9. glory 10. Holy 11. hidden 12. 13. daily 14. perish 15. blood 16. ten 17. one 18. grow 19. unity

24. GOD IS THE TEMPLE THEREOF

The story of redemption told in the Bible is a story of love shown by God for fallen men and women. His plans to associate and communicate with His creatures, fashioned after His likeness, were thwarted by the deceptions of Satan. Sin brought a separation between mankind and God. However, God in His great love determined to save sinners (a plan devised in heaven before sin entered). In order to convey more effectively to fallen humanity the nature of His plan, God initiated the sanctuary system of worship. Through its symbols and ceremonies, important truths about Gods way of salvation were taught. God also taught, by means of the earthly sanctuary, important lessons about the ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary, which will culminate in the rescue of mankind from the presence of sin and in the destruction of Satan. In the sanctuary on earth, Gods presence was manifest. Thus, He conveyed to the worshippers the concept that He wished to be their constant companion and to transform their lives by His presence. In fact, He wished to dwell in them through the agency of the Holy Spirit! This could only be accomplished through communing with God through faith. In this study guide we consider what the Scriptures tell us about the relationship between Christ and the redeemed in heaven. We will discover in our search that there are many reminders of the sanctuary in heaven. This points to the immense importance for us today of the truths which it teaches. The New Jerusalem In this section we will: Remind that, in the earth made new, activity is focussed in the New Jerusalem. 1. What city is the capital of the new earth? ANS. The ..... Jerusalem (Rev. 3:12; 21:1,2). In the new earth the capital is the New Jerusalem which comes down from heaven. This is a magnificent walled city of approximately 365,000 square kilometres in area (Rev. 21:10-27). 2. Where does this city come to rest? ANS. At the site of the ........ of ........., the place from which our Lord ascended (Zech. 14:4,5,9; Acts 1:912). The day when the Lord will be King over all the earth is none other than the time of the descent of the New Jerusalem. At this time, the Mount of Olives, the scene of the Lords sufferings on behalf of mankind, will be the scene of His eternal triumph (Luke 22:39-48). The Lord descends in the holy city with His saints. This is His third coming to this earth. Shortly thereafter the wicked dead are raised and make a final assault on the city. Their efforts come to nought and God pronounces sentence upon them. Every knee then bows admitting to the justice of God. The wicked, including their leader Satan, are eternally destroyed, and all traces of sin are removed from the earth by fire (Rev. 20:710; Phil. 2:9-11; 2 Pet. 3:10). 3. What other term is given to the New Jerusalem in Scripture? ANS. The ........, the Lambs wife (Rev. 19:7; 21:2,9,10). The Lamb receives His kingdom (New Jerusalem) after the close of His ministry as High Priest. He is made King just before the plagues are poured out on the wicked inhabitants of this earth. This occurs just after probation has closed (Rev. 15:8; 16:1; 17:14). The saints represent the wedding guests (Rev. 19:9). The Eternal Temple In this section we will: Establish that in the New Jerusalem there is no temple because God will dwell there. 4. Will there be a temple or sanctuary in the New Jerusalem? ANS. The prophet John records, But I saw ... temple in it (Rev. 21:22). When John saw the New Jerusalem in all its glory, there was no temple there. There is at this point in the history of the universe no need for a sanctuary, heavenly or earthly, because no one will ever sin again (Nah. 1:9; Heb. 9:28). The plan of salvation has ended. The earthly sanctuarys usefulness passed away when Christ completed His sacrifice. Type

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had met antitype. Then Christ commenced His ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. The work of investigation of the life records of the righteous is the last phase of the High Priests work in the heavenly sanctuary. This work will be completed before Christ comes; the saints review this great work during the 1000 years which they spend in heaven. 5. Who takes the place of the temple in the New Jerusalem? ANS. The Lord God ............ and the ...... (Rev. 21:22). The Father and the Son of Man are the temple of the New Jerusalem. Sin no longer separates man from God. All traces of sin have been removed from the universe. The communion which God planned in the beginning is restored (Exod. 25:8). Truly, God now dwells among mankind in the fullest sense. This desire to dwell with His people is one of the central thoughts taught by the sanctuary doctrine. The Scripture records, He will dwell with them [mankind], and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God (Rev. 21:3). Reminders of the Sanctuary In this section we will: Establish links between the earthly sanctuary and some of the principal activities, associations and other features planned in the New Jerusalem. 6. The outer court surrounded the earthly sanctuary. Here the sacrifices for sin were made. What reminder is there in the new earth of the infinite sacrifice made by Christ on behalf of humanity? ANS. The Lamb of God will be in the new earth bearing the ........ of the crucifixion (Rev. 21:23; John 20:27-29). It is a marvellous thought that Christ has taken on humanity for eternity. He is still referred to as the Lamb. His glorified body bears the marks of the cruel suffering of the crucifixion throughout eternity as a living memorial to the sacrifice that God made on mankinds behalf. What love is displayed in this very act! Jesus is pictured by John the revelator as standing among the seven lampstands (this symbolises His guidance of the Christian church through the various periods of history till the end of time) as the Son of Man (Rev. 1:13). He also comes in the clouds of glory to reward the righteous as the Son of Man (Rev. 14:14). 7. What reminders are there of the ministry of Christ in the holy place? ANS. a) The holy city has no need of ........, for God is there and fills it with His ........ (Rev. 21:23; 22:5). In the earthly sanctuary, the golden candlesticks were kept continuously burning. The light emanating from them represented Christ, the light of the world (John 8:12). Now Christ dwells among His people and is a constant source of light. b) All nations walk in the light of the ......; they are in His presence (Rev. 21:23,24). In the earthly sanctuary, the incense burned continually in the holy place and represented the sweet presence of Jesus. In heaven Christ associates with His people personally. Those who have emerged victorious from the great time of trouble, which is the climax in the experience of the faithful (Dan. 12:1), constitute the 144,000 who follow the Lamb. They will enjoy a special relationship with Him for they are in His presence continually to serve Him (Rev. 14:4; 7:14,15). The term temple used in Revelation 7, verse 15, refers to a place which the 144,000 visit and may be a reference to a glorious temple outside the New Jerusalem located on Mount Zion. This is a place which only the 144,000 can enter (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.19). This temple may well contain many reminders of the sanctuary both on earth and in heaven. c) The Lamb of God still functions as the source of life as expressed in such terms as the bread of life and the Sun of ...................(Mal. 4:1,2; John 6:47,48). In the earthly sanctuary, Christ was represented as the source of life (Lev. 24:5-9; John 6:48) and wisdom and instruction (Lev. 24:4; John 8:14). The Scriptures quoted in the epistle of John inform us that eternal life and Christ the bread of life are inseparably linked. The Old Testament prophet Malachi likens Christ to the Sun of Righteousness and assures us that the redeemed will grow fat like stall-fed calves. These texts indicate to us that the education of the righteous will continue throughout eternity. God is the source of wisdom and knowledge (Job 36:5). The saved will learn from the fountainhead, Jesus Christ (Ps. 136:5). This education begins now as we experience the salvation of the Lord. As the Psalmist observed, Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom (Ps. 51:6). 8. What reminders are there in heaven of the final aspects of the ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary? ANS. A great multitude of saints are in heaven who proclaim ............. belongs to our God (Rev. 7:9,10).

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Christs final ministry in the heavenly sanctuary represents the last phase of the atonement (judicial) in which the just demands of the law are shown to be met fully by the death (representing mercy) of Christ (Ps. 85:9,10). Christ has made final atonement for all who might be benefited by His ministry and for the sins of ignorance which have been committed (Heb. 9:7; literal translation renders sins of ignorance - Berry, G.R. 1984. Interlinear Greek-English New Testament). The curse (sin) and its originator have been forever banished (Rev. 20:10; 22:3). Those who have hid themselves in Christ by faith are declared forever Gods children (Rev. 22:11,14). The trophies of grace in heaven constitute powerful reminders of Christs second apartment ministry! 9. What symbol of creative and sustaining power is found in the New Jerusalem which reminds us of the earthly sanctuary? ANS. The ...... of life (Rev. 22:2). In the earthly sanctuary the ark of the covenant contained a pot of manna and Aarons rod which budded (Heb. 9:4). These were symbols in their day of the creative and sustaining power of God. The word of God, the Bible, is also the tree of life to us in the present world (The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary 1957, vol. 7, p.989, E.G. White comments). Jesus reminds us that in studying the word we come in contact with Him, the source of all life (John 5:39; 6:63). In the earth made new, the tree of life is restored. The tree of life was found in the garden of Eden (Gen. 2:9). Only one tree of life is mentioned in the Scriptures, all references to such a tree are prefixed by the definite article the, which indicates that this tree is the same as that present in the garden of Eden. It is for the healing [service, nurture or care] of the nations (Rev. 22:2). The tree of life itself points to Christ who is the source of eternal life; God only has immortality which He gives to the obedient at His coming (1 Cor. 15:51-54). 10. What reminder is there in the New Jerusalem of the everlasting nature of the ten commandments given at Sinai and kept in the earthly sanctuary? ANS. Love in action is the great principle by which the new earth is guided. The most controverted of the ten commandments, the .........., is honoured in the earth made new (Isa. 65:25; 66:22,23; Rev. 22:14). The great controversy between Christ and Satan, which commenced in heaven, centres about Gods law; it encapsulates the principles of His kingdom. Now God is love (1 John 4:8) and, since God will dwell with His people in the earth made new, all those who are there will demonstrate this principle. In that fair land, sin will not arise the second time (Nah. 1:9). It follows that the principles of the law, which are embodied in the thought of love to God and to mankind, will be kept in heaven, for God changes not (Mal. 3:6). The Sabbath, which on this earth is the most controverted of the ten commandments, will be kept by all the redeemed hosts. Those who are privileged to enter through the gates (pearls) into the city have been willingly obedient to Gods commandments on this earth. Those outside the walls have delighted in their own ways (Rev. 22:14,15). The walls, in a sense, represent Gods law, for obedience to it ensures liberty within the city walls (James 1:25; 2:10-12). Entrance to the city is through faith in the Pearl of great price, Jesus Christ (Matt. 13:45,46; John 10:7,9). 11. Regarding the physical layout of the New Jerusalem, what reminder does it contain of the earthly sanctuary? ANS. The city is structured so that the length and breadth are......... (Rev. 21:16). The most holy place in the earthly sanctuaries was also laid out with the length and breath equal (1 Kings 6:20). In the most holy place on earth, Gods presence appeared above the ark of the covenant. In the New Jerusalem, God is also present; no dividing wall now separates Him from the redeemed. Angels were embroidered on the hangings of the walls in the earthly sanctuary. The redeemed now walk the streets of gold of the holy city with the angels. 12. What additional reminders are there in heaven of the eternal nature of the truths revealed in the earthly sanctuary? ANS. Associated with the throne of God are the four living creatures and ... elders (Rev. 4:4,6). Gods presence was associated frequently with the ancient sanctuary which Moses built in the wilderness. Surrounding the sanctuary was the camp of the Israelites arranged under four standards to the four points of the compass (Judah, Reuben, Ephraim and Dan - Num. 2:2,3,10,18,25). The four standards borne anciently contained the face of a lion, a man, an ox, and an eagle according to Jewish tradition. Now the four living creatures in heaven also have the face of a lion, a man, an ox, and an eagle (Ezek. 1:10). The living creatures in heaven appear to represent cherubim (Ezek. 10:14,15,20). The 24 elders remind us of the 24 orders of priests set aside in Old Testament times to serve in the sanctuary (1 Chron. 24:4,5; 2 Chron. 31:2). The elders in heaven appear to be individuals redeemed from the earth who have been given special functions there (Rev. 5:8,9,10). These special persons could be part of the host of trophies released from their graves when Jesus arose from the dead. They subsequently witnessed to His resurrection and were then taken to heaven (Matt. 27:51-53; Eph. 4:8 RSV). Moses, Elijah and Enoch might conceivably be of their number (Matt. 17:4). These

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and the other reminders of the earthly sanctuary found in heaven impress upon our finite minds the immense importance of the truths of the sanctuary to this present life. Commemorative Services in the New Earth In this section we will: Remind that some of the services instituted anciently in association with the earthly sanctuary and later in the Christian church (by Christ) will be continued, perhaps in modified form, in the new earth. 13. What commemorative service will be kept in heaven as a reminder of Christs sacrifice on this earth? ANS. Concerning the Communion service Jesus said, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine ........ the ........... of God comes (Matt. 26:29; Luke 22:16,18). The Communion service instituted by Christ, and which is continued in the Christian church, points back to the sacrifice made by Christ. It also points forward to the final triumph of God. Jesus said to His earthly disciples, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Fathers kingdom. This service reminds us of the sacrifice that Christ made for each one of us personally. Consequently, it is a time for us to rejoice in His salvation. 14. What service will take place once a month in the new earth? ANS. All the saved will come to ............ (Isa. 66:23). The Scriptures assure us that all the redeemed will gather once a month to worship in a special manner. We might inquire whether there was an ancient practice performed once a month which casts light on the nature of the service in which we may expect to participate. In the Old Testament times, the Israelites held special festivities on the first day of each month. It was a day of gladness announced by two silver trumpets (Num. 10:2,10). The day was a day of festive meals, a time to visit the prophets (1 Sam. 20:5; 2 Kings 4:23), a day of refraining from ordinary labour (Amos 8:5), and a time of special worship (Num. 28:11-14). The offerings made unto the Lord on this day were sweet savour offerings. It is instructive to investigate the spiritual meaning of these offerings. a) The burnt offering used symbolised the complete and unreserved consecration of the worshipper to God. This great truth was taught by the practice of burning the whole animal, thoroughly washed and eviscerated, on the altar. This principle also is adduced by the association of the offering with the consecration of Aaron and his sons and with the taking of the Nazarite vow (Exod. 29:17,18; Num. 6:14). In its primary sense the offering signified the perfect offering made by Christ; as the people offered the burnt offering and partook in this festival they indicated their complete and unreserved acceptance, through faith, of the merits of Christs promised death on Calvary. b) The peace offering was a communion offering in which God, the priest, and the people partook. It was a communal meal held in the precincts of the temple, in which joy and happiness prevailed, and the priest and the people held converse. It was not necessarily an occasion when peace was effected; it was rather a feast of rejoicing that peace existed (Andreasen, M.L. 1969. The Sanctuary Service, p.123; Lev. 7:11-17). We find the same thought expressed in Jewish literature. Every peace offering culminated in a communal meal. The communal meal [was] for himself, his family, and also the Levite in his community (Deut. 12:12,18-19). This had to take place at the divinely appointed sanctuary .... (Encyclopaedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 14, col. 604). 15. What ordinance will be kept as a reminder of the creation of this universe and its cleansing from sin? ANS. The ........... (Isa. 66:23; Rev. 22:14). The verse in Isaiah expresses Gods ideal; it will be realised in heaven when all the redeemed honour all of Gods commandments. The Sabbath kept in the new earth is a continuation of the Sabbath memorial given at creation. As in the original garden of Eden, so in the Eden restored, God will commune with His people face to face. All will rejoice in Gods perfect creation and in the fact that, through the recreative power of the Holy Spirit in the believers here on this earth (refer Rom. 12:2), the vile characters which they possessed have been transformed, so enabling them to be given the reward of victors at Christs second coming. Thus the Sabbath will be through eternity a symbol of Gods creative ability and re-creative power in the lives of men and women. The Sabbath in the new earth will be full of deep and abiding meaning for each of the redeemed. The New Jerusalem, A Place of Eternal Joy In this section we will: Rejoice that the New Jerusalem will be inhabited by real people redeemed from the present earth. Rejoice that the redeemed will continually associate with Jesus Christ their Redeemer.

The Pattern of Salvation: Lesson 24 God is the Temple Thereof 16. What did Jesus personally promise every true disciple would possess in the New Jerusalem? ANS. An abode or ........... fashioned by the Lord Himself (John 14:2,3).

Gods disciples, often maligned and despised and rendered homeless here, will receive an incomparable reward in the earth made new. The apostle Paul considered these present sufferings not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us (Rom. 8:18). 17. Is the earth made new inhabited by spirits or real people? ANS. Real people, possessing ............ bodies, will inhabit the new earth, just as real people inhabited the garden of Eden in the beginning (Phil. 3:20,21; Luke 24:36-43). The Scriptures inform us that the redeemed will possess bodies like the glorious body of their Lord. Christ possessed flesh and bones and was capable of eating and functioning as a human being. Indeed, in the new earth the fruits of the tree of life are for the consumption by the righteous once a month (Rev. 22:2). Some have argued, using 1 Corinthians 15, verse 50, that spirit bodies inherit this fair land. However, it must be remembered that this text is given in answer to the question posed in verse 35. In verses 42 to 45 it is emphasised that the resurrection body is different from the mortal body which we now possess. The flesh and blood or the corrupt mortal bodies which we now possess cannot exist in heaven. We possess incorruptible, immortal bodies there (1 Cor. 15:52-53). 18. Is it possible for us to conceive of the glories or the activities which God has prepared for those who love Him? ANS. The mind , uneducated by the Holy Spirit, cannot conceive of the ......... God has ............ for those who love Him (1 Cor. 2:9,10). The glories of heaven largely are beyond the dreams and imaginations of mortal man. The apostle Paul is here drawing our attention to Isaiah 64, verse 4, so joining with the Old Testament writers in proclaiming that the rewards of the righteous are beyond the capacity of mortal man to grasp fully. Surely, the Lord will give good gifts to His children both in this world and the world to come (Matt. 7:11).

19. What aspects of our experience here will forever be things of the past? ANS. Pain, sickness, ........., weeping, and death (Rev. 21:4). This description is elaborated on in Isaiah chapter 35 which pictures the future glory of Zion when the redeemed shall walk there (v.9). The saved will come with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee away (v.10). 20. What special privileges await those who have passed through the time of trouble which culminates this earths history? ANS. The redeemed from this period are Christs constant companions and have the Fathers ...... ........... on their foreheads (Rev. 14:1,4). Heaven is a place where all will be happy. The redeemed spoken of here are those who have endured the final display of Satans wrath. These are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7. They have special privileges accorded them as they have endured such a trial of their faith, as no other group throughout history has ever been called to bear. Let us plan to be among the redeemed; those dressed in the white robes of Christs righteousness. Whether we are among those who are called to pass through a time of great trouble or whether we are among those who have passed to their rest before this period, there will be blessed unity and contentment among the redeemed. The greatest privilege of all will be to meet with our Lord and Saviour. All the hosts of heaven and the redeemed sing one great anthem of praise and adoration which fills all heaven with joy (Rev. 5:9-14; 15:3,4). Great and marvellous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested. (Rev. 15:3,4).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. New 2. Mount, Olives 3. Bride 4. no 5. Almighty, Lamb 6. marks 7. a) light, glory b) Lamb c) Righteousness 8. salvation 9. tree 10. Sabbath 11. equal 12. twenty four 13. until, kingdom 14. worship 15. Sabbath 16. mansion 17. glorious 18. things, prepared 19. sorrow 20. name, written

THE SANCTUARY

BY O. R. L. CROSIER See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. Hebrews 8:5.

The Crosier Article on The Sanctuary (Explanatory Note) This article, The Sanctuary was printed in the Day-Star Extra in 1846. Regarding it, Mrs. White wrote in a letter to Brother Eli Curtis under date of April 21, 1847: I believe the Sanctuary to be cleansed at the end of the 2300 days, is the New Jerusalem Temple, of which Christ is a minister. The Lord shew me in vision, more than one year ago, that Brother Crosier had the true light, on the cleansing of the Sanctuary, &c; and that it was His will, that Brother C. should write out the view which he gave us in the Day-Star Extra, February 7, 1846. I feel fully authorized by the Lord, to recommend that Extra, to every saint. - A Word to the Little Flock, printed in 1847. In the Advent Review of September 1850, the Crosier article was reprinted, seemingly in full. In the Advent Review, printed at Auburn, in 1850, this article was again reprinted, but two and a half very important paragraphs were omitted. These were also omitted in a partial reprint of the article in the Review and Herald of September 1852. These essential two and a half paragraphs omitted from the later reprints of the article have been copied in this document, in italics, in order to clearly point out to the reader the portion omitted from the later reprints. They will be found on pages 3 and 4 of this copy. Before copying this article, all Scripture references have been verified. For the convenience of the reader the figures used in the Scripture references have been changed from the Roman numerals to the Arabic. Where references were made, giving, ch. referring to a book before mentioned, we have in each case substituted the name of the book. Illustrating this is the last Scripture reference in the first paragraph of page 4. It read, ch. VIII, 1, 2. In this copy it has been written Hebrews 8:1,2. Several very evident errors have been corrected in Scripture references and in a few cases where there was a seeming error we have used the reference given, and added see and we have given what we believe to be the correct reference. The long paragraphs have been broken up to make the article more readable. These mechanical changes have been made to render the article more easily read and more useful for study.

W. C. WHITE. October 9, 1931.

THE SANCTUARY (The Article Unabridged) The Sanctuary was the heart of the typical system. There the Lord placed His name, manifested His glory, and held converse with the High Priest relative to the welfare of Israel. While we inquire from the Scriptures what the Sanctuary is, let all educational prejudice be dismissed from the mind. For the Bible clearly defines, what the Sanctuary is, and answers every reasonable question you may ask concerning it. The name, Sanctuary, is applied to several different things in the Old Testament, neither did the Wonderful Numberer, tell Daniel what Sanctuary was to be cleansed at the end of the 2300 days, but called it the Sanctuary, as though Daniel well understood it, and that he did is evident from the fact that he did not ask what it was. But as it has now become a matter of dispute as to what the Sanctuary is, our only safety lies in seeking from the New Testament, the Divine comment upon it. Its decision should place the matter beyond all controversy with Christians. Paul freely discusses this subject in the Epistle to the Hebrews, to whom the typical covenant pertained. Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. (Hebrews 13:11, see Hebrews 9:1-

5.) For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called (Hagia) Holy. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the (Hagia Hagion) Holy of Holies; Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aarons rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; And over it the cherubims of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. A particular description is found in the last four books of the Pentateuch. Sanctuary was the first name the Lord gave it; Exodus 25:8 which name covers not only the tabernacle with its two apartments, but also the court and all the vessels of the ministry. This Paul calls the Sanctuary of the first covenant, which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices; Hebrews 9:9. But Christ being come an High Priest of good things to come by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands; verse 11. The priests entered the figures or patterns of the true, which true are the heavenly places themselves, into which Christ entered when He entered heaven itself; verses 23, 24. When He ascended to the right hand of the Father, in the heavens, He became A Minister of the Sanctuary (or Hagion, Holies) and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched and not man; Hebrews 8:1,2. That is the Sanctuary of the better (the new) covenant; verse 6. The Sanctuary to be cleansed at the end of 2300 days is also the Sanctuary of the new covenant, for the vision of the treading down and cleansing, is after the crucifixion. We see that the Sanctuary of the new covenant is not on earth, but in heaven. The true tabernacle which forms a part of the new covenant Sanctuary, was made and pitched by the Lord, in contradistinction to that of the first covenant which was made and pitched by man, in obedience to the command of God; Exodus 25:8. Now what does the same apostle say the Lord has pitched? A city which hath foundations whose builder and maker is God; Hebrews 11:10. What is its name? The heavenly Jerusalem; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 21. A building of God, an house not made with hands eternal in the heavens; 2Corinthians 5:1. My Fathers house of many mansions; John 14:2. When our Saviour was at Jerusalem, and had pronounced its house desolate, the disciples came to Him to show Him the buildings of the temple. Then He said: There shall not be left here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down: Matthew 24:1,2. That temple was their Sanctuary; 1Chronicles 22:17-19; 28:9-13; 2Chronicles 29:5,21; 36:14,17. Such an announcement would tend to fill them with sadness and fear, as foretelling the derangement, if not the total prostration of their entire religious system. But to comfort and teach them, He says, In My Fathers house are many mansions; John 14:1-3. Standing, as He was, on the dividing line between the typical covenant and the anti-typical, and having just declared the house of the former no longer valid, and foretold its destruction; how natural that He should point His disciples to the Sanctuary of the latter, about which their affections and interests were to cluster as they had about that of the former. The Sanctuary of the new covenant is connected with New Jerusalem, like the Sanctuary of the first covenant was with Old Jerusalem. As that was the place where the priests of that covenant ministered, so this is in heaven, the place where the Priest of the new covenant ministers. To these places, and these only, the New Testament applies the name Sanctuary, and it does appear that this should forever set the question at rest. But as we have been so long and industriously taught to look to the earth for the Sanctuary, it may be proper to inquire, by what Scriptural authority have we been thus taught? I can find none. If others can, let them produce it. Let it be remembered that the definition of Sanctuary is a holy or sacred place. Is the earth, is Palestine such a place? Their entire contents answer, No! Was Daniel so taught? Look at his vision. And the place of His Sanctuary was cast down; Daniel 8:11. This casting down was in the days and by the means of the Roman power; therefore, the Sanctuary of this text was not the Earth, nor Palestine, because the former was cast down at the fall, more than 4,000 years, and the latter at the captivity, more than 700 years previous to the event of this passage, and neither by Roman agency. The Sanctuary cast down is His against whom Rome magnified himself, which was the Prince of the host, Jesus Christ; and Paul teaches that His Sanctuary is in heaven. Again, Daniel 11:30,31, For the ships of Chittim shall come against him; therefore, shall he be grieved and return, and have indignation (the staff to chastise) against the holy covenant (Christianity), so shall he do; he shall even return and have intelligence with them (priests and bishops) that forsake the holy covenant. And arms (civil and religious) shall stand on his part, and they (Rome and those that forsake the holy covenant) shall pollute the Sanctuary of strength. What was this that Rome and the apostles of Christianity should joint pollute? This combination was formed against the holy covenant, and it was the Sanctuary of that covenant they polluted; which they could do as well as to pollute the name of God; Jeremiah 34:16; Ezekiel 20; Malachi 1:7. This was the same as profaning or blaspheming His name. In this sense this politico-religious beast polluted the Sanctuary, (Revelation 13:6), and cast it down from its place in heaven, (Psalm 102:19; Jeremiah 17:12; Hebrews 8:1,2) when they called Rome the holy city, (Revelation 21:2) and installed the Pope there with the titles, Lord God the Pope, Holy Father, Head of the Church, etc., and there, in the counterfeit, temple of God, he professes to do what Jesus actually does in His Sanctuary; 2Thessalonians 2:1-8. The

Sanctuary has been trodden under foot (Daniel 8:13), the same as the Son of God has. (Hebrews 10:29.) Daniel prayed Cause Thy face to shine upon Thy Sanctuary that is desolate; Daniel 9:17. This was the typical Sanctuary built by Solomon. Thou hast commanded me to build a temple upon Thy Holy Mount, and an altar in the city wherein Thou dwellest, a resemblance of Thy Holy tabernacle, which Thou hast prepared from the beginning; Wisdom of Solomon 9:8; 1Chronicles 28:10-13. It has shared in the seventy years desolation of Jerusalem; Daniel 9:2; 2Chronicles 36:14-21. It was rebuilt after the captivity; Nehemiah 10:39. Moses received the patterns of the Sanctuary, built at Sinai when he was with the Lord forty days in the cloud on the Mount; and David received the patterns of that built by Solomon, which superseded Moses with its chambers, porches, courts, the courses of the priests and Levites, and all the vessels of service, etc., by the Spirit; 1Chronicles 28:10-13. It is manifest that both Moses and David had prophetic visions of the New Jerusalem with its Sanctuary and Christ, the officiating Priest. When that built by Moses was superseded by Solomons, the Ark was borne from the former to the latter; 2Chronicles 5:2-8. The Sanctuary comprehended not only the Tabernacle, but also all the vessels of the ministry, enclosed by the court in which the tabernacle stood; Numbers 3:29-31; 10:17,21. So the court in which the Temple stood was properly called the Sanctuary - Prideaux. We learn the same from 2Chronicles 29:18,21. We have cleansed all the house of the Lord, and the altar of burnt-offering, with all the vessels thereof, and the shew-bread table with all the vessels thereof. The altar of burnt-offering with its vessels stood before the Temple in the inner court, the whole of which are in verse 21 called the Sanctuary. Well, says one, is not Palestine called the Sanctuary? I think not. Exodus 15:17 - Thou shalt bring them in and plant them in the mountain of Thine inheritance, in the place, O Lord, which Thou hast made for Thee to dwell in; in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which Thy hands have established. What is it which the Lord has made to dwell in, which His hands have established? Paul says it is A city; Hebrews 11:10; a Tabernacle, Hebrews 8:2; A building in the heavens, 2Corinthians 5:1. And the Lord has chosen Mount Zion in Palestine for the place of its final location; Psalm 132:13,14. For the Lord hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for His habitation. This is My rest forever; here will I dwell; for I have desired it. He brought them to the border of the Sanctuary, even to this mountain; Psalm 78:54; which was its chosen border or place; but not the Sanctuary itself, any more than Mount Moriah, on which the Temple was built, was the Temple itself. Did they regard that land as the Sanctuary? If they did not, we should not. A view of the text in which the word occurs will show: Let them make Me a Sanctuary; Exodus 25:8. The shekel of the Sanctuary, Exodus 30:13 and above twenty others like it. Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the Sanctuary, Exodus 26:1-6, see Exodus 36:1. Before the veil of the Sanctuary, Leviticus 4:6. Carry your brethren from before the Sanctuary, Leviticus 10:4. Nor come into the Sanctuary; Leviticus 12:4. He shall make atonement for the tabernacle; Leviticus 16:33. Reverence My Sanctuary; Leviticus 19:30; 26:2. Nor profane the Sanctuary of his God; Leviticus 21:12. Vessels of the Sanctuary; Numbers 3:31. Charge of the Sanctuary; Numbers 3:32,38. They minister in the Sanctuary; Numbers 4:12. In the Sanctuary, and the vessels thereof. Verse 16. And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the Sanctuary and all the vessels of the Sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it; Numbers 4:15; 7:9; 10:21. That there be no plague among the children of Israel when the children of Israel come nigh unto the Sanctuary; Numbers 8:19. Thou and thy sons and thy Fathers house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the Sanctuary; Numbers 18:1. He hath defiled the Sanctuary of his God; Numbers 19:20. Joshua took a great stone and set it up there under an oak that was by the Sanctuary of the Lord. Joshua 24:26. All the instruments of the Sanctuary. 1Chronicles 9:29. Build ye the Sanctuary; 1Chronicles 22:19. Governors of the Sanctuary; 1Chronicles 24:5. The Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the Sanctuary; 1Chronicles 28:10; 2Chronicles 20:8. Go out of the Sanctuary; 2Chronicles 26:18; 29:21; 30:8. Purification of the Sanctuary; 2Chronicles 30:19; 36:17. I have given nearly every text, and, I believe, every different form of expression in which the word occurs till we come to the Psalms; so that every one can see what they understood the Sanctuary to be. And of the fifty texts quoted, not one applies it to the land of Palestine, nor any land. That Sanctuary, though enclosed with curtains, was called the house of the Lord, (Judges 18:31; 1Samuel 1:7-24) and was pitched at the city of Shiloah at the time of dividing the land; Judges 18:1,10, hence it was called the Tabernacle of Shiloah, (safety and happiness) Psalms 78:60. The Lord forsook it when the Philistines took the ark (1Samuel 4:3-11) and delivered His strength into captivity, and His glory into the enemys hand; verse 21. It was brought back to Kirjath-jearim (1Samuel 7:1,2), thence to the house of Obed-edom, thence to the city of David which is Zion, (2Samuel 6:1-19; 5:9) and thence, at the direction of Solomon, the Ark was conveyed into the Holy of Holies of the temple (1Kings 8:1-6), which was built in Mount Moriah near Mount Zion; 2Chronicles 3:1. The Lord has chosen Zion to dwell in rest forever; (Psalms 132:13,14) but as yet He had dwelt there but a short time, and then in curtains made with hands; but when He shall appear in His glory He will have mercy on Zion and build it up; then Jerusalem upon it, shall be a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; (Psalm 102; Isaiah 33:20). And then the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; verses 18,19. The Song of Moses, (Exodus 15) is evidently prophetic, and contemplates the happy scenes of the Eden Zion. And so Ezekiel has it. The Lord will bring the whole house of Israel up out of their graves into the land of Israel; and then set His Sanctuary and tabernacle in the midst of them for evermore. The Sanctuary

is not the land of Israel nor the people; for it is set in their midst, and is built and forms a part of the city whose name is, The Lord is there. THE PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST The priesthood of the worldly Sanctuary of the first covenant belonged to the sons of Levi; but that of the heavenly, of the better covenant, to the Son of God. He fulfils both the Priesthood of Melchisedec and Aaron. In some respects the Priesthood of Christ resembles that of Melchisedec; and in others that of Aaron or Levi. (1) He was made an High Priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec. Taxis, rendered order, properly signifies series, succession. Christ, like Melchisedec, had no priestly descent of pedigree; Hebrews 7:3 (margin) i.e. He never followed nor will have a successor in office; and because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood, (which passeth not from one to another; margin) verse 24. The Priesthood of Levi to be continuous had many and a succession of priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death; verse 23. (2) Being after the order of Melchisedec, He is superior to the sons of Levi; because He blessed and received tithes from them in Abraham; verses 1,7,9,10. (3) He is King and Priest; a King by birth, being from the tribe of Judah, and a Priest by the oath of His Father; verses 14, 21. (4) Being Himself perfect, and His priesthood unending, He is able to perfect forever and save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. He was not called after the order of Aaron; i.e. not in his succession; but this does not at all prove that the Priesthood of Aaron was not typical of the Priesthood of Christ. Paul distinctly shows that it is. (1) After calling upon us to consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession (or religion), Christ Jesus, he lays the foundation of the investigation by drawing the analogy between Moses over his house (olkos, people) and Christ over His, (Hebrews 3:1-6) and says: Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after. This clearly shows that the Mosaic economy was typical of the divine. (2) He shows that He was called of God to be an High Priest as was Aaron; Hebrews 5:1-5. (3) Like Aaron and his sons, He took upon Him flesh and blood, the seed of Abraham, was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin, was made perfect through suffering, and in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren; that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people; Hebrews 2:4. (5) Both were ordained for men in things pertaining to God: that (they might) offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; Hebrews 5:1; 8:3. (6) Paul evidently considered the Levitical priesthood typical of Christs from the pains he takes to explain the analogies and contrasts between them; (7) And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: but this Man, because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. (8) Who needeth not daily, as those high priests to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins, and then for the peoples; for this He did once when He offered up Himself. (9) For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath which was since the law, maketh the Son who is consecrated (perfected, margin) for evermore; Hebrews 7:23-28. (10) But now hath He obtained a more excellent ministry than theirs; Hebrews 8:6. (11) By how much also He is the mediator of a better covenant than theirs; Hebrews 8:6. (12) But Christ being come an High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle than theirs; Hebrews 9:11. (13) Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood, He entered in once into the holy place. verse 12. (14) For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh; how much more shall the blood of Christ, who, through the eternal spirit offered Himself without spot to God purge your conscience; verses 13, 14. (15) For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself; verse 24. (16) Nor yet that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; but now once in the end of the world hath He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself; verses 25, 26. (17) And as it is appointed unto (the) men (priests) once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation. verses 27, 28. (18) For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually, make the comers thereunto perfect; but by one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified; Hebrews 10:14. (19) It is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins; but a body hast Thou prepared Me; verses 4, 5. These are a part of the contrasts or comparisons the Apostle draws between the Levitical priesthood and Christs, and there is a resemblance in every instance, but Christs is superior to Levis. - I add one more. Hebrews 8:4,5. For if He were on earth He should not be a priest, seeing that there (many, they) are priests that offer gifts according to the law: Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things. The features of the substance always bear a resemblance to those of the shadow, hence the heavenly things referred to in this text must be priestly service in the heavens (verses 1,2) performed by our High Priest in His Sanctuary; for if the shadow is service, the substance is service also. As the priests of the law served unto the example and shadow of the heavenly service we can from their service learn something of the nature of the heavenly service. Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle; for, see (saith he) that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the Mount. None can deny that, in obedience to this admonition, Moses made or instituted the Levitical priesthood; it was then

according to the pattern which the Lord showed him, and that pattern was of heavenly things, Hebrews 9:23. If there was not another text to prove that the Levitical priesthood was typical of the Divine, this would abundantly do it. Yet some are even denying this obvious import of the priesthood; but if this is not its import, I can see no meaning in it. It is an idle round of ceremonies without sense or use, as it did not perfect those for whom it was performed; but looked upon as typical of the heavenly, it is replete with the most important instruction. As this is the application made of it by the New Testament, so we must regard it, while we examine the atonement made under the Levitical priesthood. Now when these things (the worldly Sanctuary with its two apartments and the furniture in each) were thus ordained, the priests went always (daily, Hebrews 7:27; 10:11) into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people. Hebrews 9:6,7. Here Paul divides the services of the Levitical priesthood into two classes - one daily in the Holy, and the other yearly in the Holy of Holies. Their stated daily services, performed in the Holy and at the brazen altar in the court before the tabernacle, consisted of a burnt-offering of two lambs, one in the morning and the other at even, with a meat-offering which was one tenth of an ephah of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil, and a drink-offering which was onefourth of an hin of strong wine. The meat-offering was burnt with the lamb, and the drink-offering was poured in the Holy; Exodus 29:38-42; Numbers 28:3-8. In connection with this, they burned on the golden altar in the Holy, sweet incense, which was a very rich perfume, when they dressed and lighted the lamps every evening and morning. Exodus 30:34-38; 31:11; 30:7-9. The same was afterwards done at the Temple. 1Chronicles 16:37-40; 2Chronicles 2:4; 13:4-12; (13:3 see 2Chronicles 31:3) Ezra 3:3. This did not atone for sins either individually or collectively. The daily service described was a sort of continual intercession; but the making of atonement was a special work for which special directions are given. Different words are used both in the Old Testament and New, to express the same idea as At-one-ment. Examples. - The italicized words are, in the text, synonymous with atone or atonement. Exodus 29:36; Thou shalt cleanse the altar when thou hast made an atonement for it. - Leviticus 12:8; The priest shall make an atonement for her and she shall be clean. Leviticus 14:2; This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing. Verse 21; The priest shall make an atonement for him and he shall be clean. The atonement could not be made for him till after he was healed of the leprosy, Leviticus 13:45,46. Till he was healed, he had to dwell alone without the camp. Then Leviticus 14:3,4; The priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and behold if the plague of the leprosy be healed in the leper; then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, etc. The law was the same in cleansing a house from the leprosy. Verses 33-57. The stones affected with the plague were removed and the house scraped within round about and then repaired with new material. Physical uncleanness is now all removed and we would call it clean; but not so; it is only just prepared to be cleansed according to the law. Verse 48; And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds etc. Verse 49; And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird etc. Verses 52, 53; And make an atonement for the house, and it shall be clean. Leviticus 16:18,19; And he shall go out unto the altar that is before the Lord, and make an atonement for it. And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel. Leviticus 8:15; And Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his fingers and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it, 2Chronicles 29:29 see 2Chronicles 29:24. And they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel, Jeremiah 33:8; I will cleanse them from all their iniquities, and I will pardon all their iniquities. Romans 5:9-11; Being now justified by His blood, by whom we have now received the atonement, 2Corinthians 5:17-19; Who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:16; And that He might reconcile both unto God, Hebrews 9:13,14; The blood of bulls sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh; but the blood of Christ shall purge our conscience from dead works. He is the Mediator for the redemption of the transgressions, and to perfect forever them that are sanctified, Hebrews 10:14; Ephesians 1:7; In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our sins, Acts 3:19; Be converted that your sins may be blotted out. From these texts we learn that the words atone, cleanse, reconcile, purify, purge, pardon, sanctify, hallow, forgive, justify, redeem, blot out, and some others, are used to signify, the same work, viz., bringing into favor with God; and in all cases blood is the means, and sometimes blood and water. The atonement is the great idea of the Law, as well as the Gospel; and as the design of that of the Law was to teach us that of the Gospel, it is very important to be understood. The atonement which the priest made for the people in connection with their daily ministration was different from that made on the tenth day of the seventh month. In making the former, they went no further than in the Holy; but to make the latter they entered the Holy of Holies - the former was made for individual cases, the latter for the whole nation of Israel collectively the former was made for the forgiveness of sins, the latter for blotting them out - the former could be made at any time, the latter only on the tenth day of the seventh month. Hence the former may be called the daily atonement and the latter the yearly, or the former the individual, and the latter the national atonement. The individual atonement for the forgiveness of sins was made for a single person, or for the whole congregation in case they were collectively guilty of some sin. The 1st chapter of Leviticus gives directions for the burnt-offering, the 2nd for the meat-offering, the 3rd for the peace-offering, and the 4th for the sin-offering, which, as its name implies, was an

offering for sins, in which he who offered it attained forgiveness of his sins. The trespass-offering, Leviticus 5; 6:1-7, was similar to the sin-offering, If a soul sin through ignorance, Leviticus 4:2, when he knoweth of it, then shall he be guilty, Leviticus 5:3, And it shall be when he shall be guilty in any of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing, verse 5. From Numbers 5:6-8, it appears that confession and restitution are necessary in all cases before the atonement could be made for the individual. When a man or woman shall commit any sin that man commit, to do a trespass against the Lord, and that person be guilty, Then they shall confess their sin which they have done, and he shall recompense his trespass with the principle thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed. Then he or the elders (if it was for the congregation) brought the victim for the sin or trespass-offering to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation on the north side of the altar of burnt-offering in the court, Leviticus 4:24; 1:11; 17:1-7, there he (or the elders) laid his hand on its head and killed it, Leviticus 4:2-4, 13-15, 22-24, 27-29. Then, the victim being presented and slain, the priest that was anointed took some of the blood into the Holy, and with his finger sprinkled it before the veil of the Sanctuary and put some of it upon the horns of the altar of incense, then poured the remainder of the blood at the bottom of the altar. Thus he made an atonement for the individual, and his sin was forgiven, Leviticus 4:5-10, 16-20,25,26,30-35. The carcasses of the sin-offering were taken without the camp and burned in a clean place, Leviticus 4:11,12,21. It should be distinctly remembered that the priest did not begin his duties till he obtained the blood of the victim, and that they were all performed in the court (the enclosure of the Sanctuary), and that the atonement thus made was only for the forgiveness of sins. These points are expressly taught in this chapter and the following one on the trespass-offering. Here is an atonement, to make which, the priests only entered the Holy, and to make it they could enter that apartment always or daily. But into the second (the Holy of Holies) went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people, (Laos, nation). This defines the yearly to be. The National Atonement, of which the Lord speaks particularly in Leviticus 16: And the Lord said unto Moses, speak unto Aaron, thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the veil, before the mercy-seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy-seat: verse 2. For what purpose and when could he enter it? To make an atonement for all Israel, (the whole nation,) for all their sins once a year on the tenth day of the seventh month, verses 34, 29. This was the most important day of the year. The whole nation having had their sins previously forgiven by the atonement made in the Holy, now assemble about their Sanctuary, while the High Priest, attired in his holy garments for glory and beauty, verse 4, Exodus 28, having the golden bells on the hem of his robe that his sound may be heard when he goeth in before the Lord, the breast-plate of judgment on his heart, with their names therein that he may bear their judgment, also in it the Urim and Thummim (light and perfection), and the plate of pure gold, the holy crown, (Leviticus 8:9, Exodus 28:36), with Holiness to the Lord engraved upon it, placed upon the fore-front of his mitre that he may bear the iniquities of the holy things, enters the Holy of Holies to make an atonement to cleanse them, that they may be clean from all their sins before the Lord, verse 30. The victims for the atonement of this day were, for the priest himself, a young bullock for a sin-offering, verse 3, and for the people, two goats; one for a sin-offering and the other for the scape-goat, and a ram for a burnt-offering, verses 5-8. He killed or caused to be killed the bullock for a sin-offering for himself, verse 11. Then he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the Lord, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bringing it within the veil; And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy-seat that is upon the testimony that he die not. And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy-seat eastward; and before the mercy-seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times, verses 12-14. So much in preparation to make an atonement for the people; a description of which follows: Then shall he kill the goat of the sin-offering which is for the people and bring his blood within the veil, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy-seat. And he shall make an atonement for (cleanse, see marginal references,) the holy place (within the veil, verse 2), because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for (i.e. atone for or cleanse), the tabernacle of the congregation (the Holy) that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness, verses 15, 16; And he shall go out (of the Holy of Holies) unto the altar that is before the Lord (in the Holy) and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood (for himself), and of the blood of the goat (for the people), and put it upon the horns of the altar round about. And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, verses 18, 19. The altar was the golden altar of incense in the Holy upon which the blood of individual atonements was sprinkled during the daily ministration. Thus it received the uncleanness from which it is now cleansed. Exodus 30:1-10; Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once a year, with the blood of the sin-offering of atonement. We see from verse 20, that at this stage of the work he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, i.e. the Holy of Holies, the Holy, and the altar in the latter. We have before seen that atone, reconcile, cleanse, etc., signify the same, hence at this stage he has made an end of cleansing those places. As the blood of atonements for the forgiveness of sins was not sprinkled in the court, but in the tabernacle only, the entire work of cleansing the Sanctuary was performed within the tabernacle. These were holy things, yet cleansed yearly. The holy place within the veil contained the ark of the covenant, covered with the mercy-seat,

overshadowed by the cherubims, between which the Lord dwelt in the cloud of divine glory. Who would think of calling such a place unclean? Yet the Lord provided at the time, yea, before it was built, that it should be annually cleansed. It was by blood, and not by fire, that this Sanctuary, which was a type of the new covenant Sanctuary was cleansed. The high priest on this day bore the iniquities of the holy things which the children of Israel hallowed in all their holy gifts. Exodus 28:38. These holy things composed the Sanctuary. Numbers 18:1. And the Lord said unto Aaron, Thou, and thy sons, and thy fathers house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the Sanctuary. This iniquity of the Sanctuary we have learned was not its own properly, but the children of Israels, Gods own peoples, which it had received from them. And this transfer of iniquity from the people to their Sanctuary was not a mere casualty, incident on scenes of lawless rebellion, bloodshed or idolatry among themselves, not the devastation of an enemy; but it was according to the original arrangement and regular operation of this typical system. For we must bear in mind that all the instructions were given to Moses and Aaron before the erection of the Sanctuary. Provision was made to make atonement for sins committed in ignorance; but not till after they were known, Leviticus 4:14, 5:3-6, then of course they became sins of knowledge. Then the individual bore his iniquity, Leviticus 5:1-17; 7:1-8, till he presented his offering to the priest and slew it, the priest made an atonement with the blood, Leviticus 17:11, and he was forgiven, then of course free from his iniquity. Now at what point did he cease to bear his iniquity? Evidently when he had presented his victim slain; he had then done his part. Through what medium was his iniquity conveyed to the Sanctuary? Through his victim, or rather its blood when the priest took and sprinkled it before the veil and on the altar. Thus the iniquity was communicated to their Sanctuary. The first thing done for the people on the tenth day of the seventh month was to cleanse it, thence by the same means, the application of blood. This done, the high priest bore the iniquity of the Sanctuary for the people to make atonement for them, Leviticus 10:17. And when he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place (within the veil, verse 2) and the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar (or when he hath cleansed the Sanctuary), he shall bring the live goat: And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions and all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities into a land not inhabited (margin, of separation) Leviticus 16:20-22. This was the only office of the scape-goat, to finally receive and bear away from Israel all their iniquities into an uninhabited wilderness and there retain them, leaving Israel at their Sanctuary, and the priest to complete the atonement of the day by burning the fat of the sin-offerings, and offering the two rams for burnt-offerings on the brazen altar in the court, verses 24, 25. The burning without the camp of the carcasses of the sin-offerings closed the services of this important day, verse 27. The Antitype As this legal system which we have been considering was only a shadow, a figure and patterns of no value in itself only to teach us the nature of that perfect system of redemption which is its body, the things themselves; which was devised in the councils of heaven, and is being wrought out by the only Begotten of the Father; let us, guided by the Spirit of truth, learn the solemn realities thus shadowed forth. By these patterns, finite as we are, we may like Paul, extend our research beyond the limits of our natural vision to the heavenly things themselves. Here we find the entire ministry of the law fulfilled in Christ, who was anointed with the Holy Ghost and by His own blood entered His Sanctuary, heaven itself, when He ascended to the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, as A minister of the (Hagion) Holies, etc., Hebrews 8:6,2. - Paul, after speaking of the daily services in the Holy, and the yearly in the Holy of Holies, says, Hebrews 9:8, The Holy Ghost this signifying that the way of the Holies (Hodon Hagion) was not yet made manifest; while as the first tabernacle was yet standing, which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered etc., until the time of reformation: But Christ being come, an High Priest of the (ton) good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, by His own blood He entered on or into the holy things (eis hagia) Hebrews 9:8-12. The phrase, eis hagia, verse 12, is the same as that rendered holy places, verse 24. Hagia, in these two verses, is in the acc. pl. neuter and governed by the prep. eis which signifies on, into, upon, or among, Hagia, being a neuter adjective, is properly rendered holy things; but Hagia in verse 2, is in the nom. sin. fem. and properly rendered, Holy place. The definite article the, belonging before good things in verse 11 and Hebrews 10:1 makes the expression mean things good in themselves, or abstractly good. This shows the perfect harmony of Hebrews 9:11,12,23,24, and Hebrews 10:1. The things are good in themselves, holy, or heavenly, and in heaven itself, where Christ has entered as our High Priest to minister for us; and those holy things in heaven are connected with the greater and more perfect tabernacle, which the Lord pitched and not man; the same as the holy things of the first covenant were connected with their tabernacle, Hebrews 9:1-5; and all those holy things together make the Sanctuary. The Holies (two) verse 8, the way of which was not made manifest till the time of reformation, when Christ shed His own blood, belong to His greater and more perfect tabernacle, spoken of in the next verse. I translate the names literal, because they are not literal in our common version. The Douay Bible has them as here given. The word in Hebrews 9:8,10,19, is Hagion, of the Holies, instead of the holiest of all; and shows that the blood of Christ is the way or means by which He, as our High Priest was to enter both apartments of the heavenly tabernacle. Now if there be but one place in the heavens, as many say, why were there two in the figure? And why, in

applying the figure, does Paul speak of two? Perhaps those who despise the law and corrupt the covenant of Levi can explain this; if not, we advise them to abide by Pauls exposition of the matter. Hebrews 6:19,20, is supposed to prove that Christ entered the Holy of Holies at His ascension, because Paul said He had entered within the veil. But the veil which divides between the Holy and the Holy of Holies is the second veil, Hebrews 9:3; hence there are two veils, and that in Hebrews 6, being the first of which he speaks, must be the first veil, which hung before the Holy, and in Exodus was called a curtain. When He entered within the veil, He entered His tabernacle, of course the Holy, as that was the first apartment; and our hope, as an anchor of the soul, enters within the veil, i.e., the atonement of both apartments, including both the forgiveness and the blotting out of sins. Those who hold that Christ entered the Holy of Holies at, and has been ministering therein ever since His ascension, also believe, as of course they must, that the atonement of the Gospel Dispensation is the antitype of the atonement made on the tenth day of the seventh month under the law. If this is so, the events of the legal tenth day, have had their antitypes during the Gospel Dispensation. The first event in the atonement service of that day, was the cleansing of the Sanctuary, as we have seen from Leviticus 16. Then, upon their theory, the Sanctuary of the new covenant was cleansed in the early part of the Gospel Dispensation. Evidence is not wanting that neither the earth nor Palestine, their Sanctuaries, was then cleansed. I call them their Sanctuaries, for they are not the Lords. But if the Lords new covenant Sanctuary was then cleansed, the 2300 days ended then; but if they are years, which we all believe, they extend 1810 years beyond the 70 weeks, and the last of those weeks was the first of the new covenant or Gospel Dispensation. The fact that those days reach 1810 beyond the 70 weeks, and that the Sanctuary could not be cleansed till the end of those days, is demonstration that the antitype of the legal tenth day is not the Gospel Dispensation; Again, if the atonement of that day is typical of the atonement of the Gospel Dispensation, then the atonement made in the Holy, Hebrews 9:6, previous to that day, was finished before the Gospel Dispensation began. It has been shown that that atonement was made for the forgiveness of sins, and I have found no evidence that such an atonement was made on tenth day of the seventh month. The Gospel Dispensation began with the preaching of Christ, and if it is the antitype of the legal tenth day, one of the two things is true; either the Saviour, instead of fulfilling, has destroyed the greater part of the law, the daily service of the Holy which occupied the whole year except one day, the tenth of the seventh month; or else He fulfilled the whole law except one three hundred and sixtieth part of it before the Gospel Dispensation began, and before He was anointed as the Messiah to fulfil the law and the prophets. One of these two conclusions is inevitable on the hypotheses that the Gospel Dispensation and the atonement made in it, is the antitype of the legal tenth day, and the atonement made in it. Upon which of these horns will they hang? If on the former, the declaration, I came not to destroy the law, pierces them; but if they choose the latter, it then becomes them to prove that the law, which had a shadow of good things to come, was fulfilled within itself, that the shadow and substance filled the same place and time; also they will need to prove that the entire atonement for the forgiveness of sins was made before the Lamb was slain with whose blood the atonement was to be made. Now it must be clear to every one, that if the antitype of the yearly service (Hebrews 9:7), began at the first Advent, the antitype of the daily (Hebrews 9:6), had been previously fulfilled; and, as the atonement for forgiveness was a part of that daily service, they are involved in the conclusion that there has been no forgiveness of sins under the Gospel Dispensation. Such a theory is wholly at war with the entire genius of the Gospel Dispensation, and stands rebuked, not only by Moses and Paul, but by the teaching and works of our Saviour and His commission to His apostles, by their subsequent teaching and the history of the Christian church. But again, they say the atonement was made and finished on Calvary, when the Lamb of God expired. So men have taught us, and so the churches and world believe; but it is none the more true or sacred on that account, if unsupported by Divine authority. Perhaps few or none who hold that opinion have ever tested the foundation on which it rests. 1. 2. 3. If the atonement was made on Calvary, by whom was it made? The making of the atonement is the work of a Priest? but who officiated on Calvary? - Roman soldiers and wicked Jews. The slaying of the victim was not making the atonement: the sinner slew the victim, Leviticus 4:1-4, 13-15, etc., after that the Priest took the blood and made the atonement. Leviticus 4:5-12, 16-21. Christ was the appointed High Priest to make the atonement, and He certainly could not have acted in that capacity till after His resurrection, and we have no record of His doing any thing on earth after His resurrection, which could be called the atonement. The atonement was made in the Sanctuary, but Calvary was not such a place. He could not, according to Hebrews 8:4, make the atonement while on earth. If He were on earth, He should not be a Priest. The Levitical was the earthly priesthood, the Divine, the heavenly. Therefore, He did not begin the work of making the atonement, whatever the nature of that work may be, till after His ascension, when by His own blood He entered His heavenly Sanctuary for us.

4. 5. 6.

Let us now examine a few texts that appear to speak of the atonement as passed. Romans 5:11; By whom we have now received the atonement, (margin, reconciliation). This passage clearly shows a present possession of the atonement at that time the apostle wrote; but it by no means proves that the entire atonement was then in the past. When the Saviour was about to be taken up from His apostles, He commanded them that they should not depart

from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which came on the day of Pentecost when they were all baptized with the Holy Ghost. Christ had entered His Fathers house, the Sanctuary, as High Priest, and began His intercession for His people by praying the Father for another Comforter, John 14:15, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, Acts 2:33, He shed it down upon His waiting apostles. Then, in compliance with their commission, Peter, at the third hour of the day began to preach, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, Acts 2:38. This word remission, signifies forgiveness, pardon or more literally sending away of sins. Now put by the side of this text another on this point from his discourse at the ninth hour of the same day, Acts 3:19, Repent ye therefore; and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Here he exhorts to repentance and conversion (turning away from sins); for what purpose? That your sins may be (future) blotted out. Every one can see that the blotting out of sins does not take place at repentance and conversion; but follows, and must of necessity be preceded by them. Repentance, conversion, and baptism had then become imperative duties in the present tense; and when performed, those doing them washed away (Acts 22:16) remitted or sent away from them their sins. (Acts 2:28); and of course are forgiven and have received the atonement; but they had not received it entire at that time, because their sins were not yet blotted out. How far then had they advanced in the reconciling process? Just so far as the individual under the law had when he had confessed his sin, brought his victim to the door of the tabernacle, laid his hand upon it and slain it, and the priest had with its blood entered the Holy and sprinkled it before the veil and upon the altar and thus made an atonement for him, and he was forgiven. Only that was the type, and this the reality. That prepared for the cleansing of the great day of atonement, this for the blotting out of sins when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and He shall send Jesus. Hence, by whom we have now received the atonement is the same as by whom we have received forgiveness of sin. At this point the man is made free from sin. The Lamb on Calvarys cross is our victim slain; Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant in the heavens is our interceding High Priest, making atonement with His own blood, by and with which He entered there. The essence of the process is the same as in the shadow. First, Convinced of sin; Second, Repentance and Confession; Third, Present the Divine sacrifice bleeding. This done in faith and sincerity we can do no more, no more is required. Then in the heavenly Sanctuary our High Priest with his own blood makes the atonement and we are forgiven. 1Peter 2:24; Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree. See also Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:4-12. His body is the one sacrifice for repenting mortals, to which their sins are imputed, and through whose blood in the hands of an active Priest they are conveyed to the heavenly Sanctuary. That was offered once for all, on the tree; and all who would avail themselves of its merits must through faith, there receive it as theirs, bleeding at the hands of sinful mortals like themselves. After thus obtaining the atonement of forgiveness we must maintain good works, not the deeds of the law; but being dead to sin should live unto righteousness. This work we all understand to be peculiar to the Gospel Dispensation.

******* An inferential objection arises, which in many minds overwhelms any amount of Bible argument on this point. It is, New Jerusalem cannot be defiled, hence needs no cleansing; therefore, New Jerusalem is not the Sanctuary. A very summary process of inferential deduction truly, especially for those who have said so much on the insufficiency of mere inferential testimony. We would advise them to review the grounds of their faith, and see how many and strong arguments they have for the earth or Palestine being the Sanctuary, and how many objections to the Sanctuary of the new covenant being where its Priest is, that are not entirely inferential; and then in place of their inferences, take the plain testimony of the Word and teach it. But how was the Sanctuary defiled? The Sanctuary of the Old Testament, being on earth, could be, and was, defiled in various ways - by an unclean person entering it; She shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the Sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled; Leviticus 12:4. It could be profaned by the high priest going out of it, while the anointing oil was upon him, for the dead; (Leviticus 21:12) by a mans negotiating to purify himself; Numbers 17:20 see Numbers 19:20. All the chief of the priests and of the people polluted it by transgressing very much after all the abominations of the heathen; 2Chronicles 36:14. Surely, because thou hast defiled My Sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations (idolatry), therefore will I diminish thee. Ezekiel 5:11. Moreover this they have done unto Me; they have defiled My Sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned My Sabbaths: for when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came the same day into My Sanctuary to profane it; Ezekiel 33:38,39. Her priests have polluted the Sanctuary; they have done violence to the law. Zephaniah 3:4. Antiochus polluted it by offering swine flesh upon its altar, 1Maccabees 1:20-24. From these texts we can clearly see, that it was moral rather than physical uncleanness that defiled the Sanctuary in the sight of the Lord. True, it did become physically unclean, but that uncleanness had to be removed before the atonement was made by which it was reconciled or cleansed. See 2Chronicles 29. And that, we have seen was the law of cleansing, Leviticus, chapters 12 to 15; the object must be made visibly clean, so to speak, so that we would call it clean, to prepare it for its real cleansing with blood. Now

no one supposes that New Jerusalem is unclean or ever has been, as its type was when overrun, desecrated and desolated by Syrian, Chaldean or Roman soldiery, or trode by wicked priests. Even if it were, the removing of such defilement would not be the cleansing it was to undergo at the end of the 2300 days. The Sanctuary was unclean in some sense, or else it would not need to be cleansed; and it must in some way have received its uncleanness from man. Removed, as the heavenly Sanctuary is from the midst of mortals and entered only by our Forerunner, Jesus, made an High Priest, it can only be defiled by mortals through His agency, and for them cleansed by the same agency. The legal typical process of defiling and cleansing the Sanctuary through the agency of the priest has been examined. With that in our minds, let us go to the New Testament. Paul says, Colossians 1:19,20, For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell, and having made (margin, making) peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him I say, whether they be things on earth or things in heaven. When things on earth are spoken of in connection or contrast with things in heaven, no one can understand them all to be in the same place. Things in heaven are to be reconciled as well as things on earth. If they needed reconciling they were unreconciled; if unreconciled, then unclean in some sense in His sight. The blood of Christ is the means, and Christ Himself, the agent of reconciling to the Father both the things in heaven and the things on earth. People have an idea that in heaven where our Saviour has gone, every thing is, and always was perfect beyond change or improvement. But He said, In My Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. He went into heaven, and Paul says that the building of God, an house not made with hands is in the heavens; 2Corinthians 5:1. For what did He go to His Fathers house? To prepare a place for you. Then it was unprepared, and when He has prepared it, He will come again and take us to Himself. - Again, Hebrews 9:23, It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. What were the patterns? The tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry, (verse 21), which constituted the worldly Sanctuary; verse 1. What were the heavenly things themselves? The greater and more perfect tabernacle (verse 11), and the good things and the holy things (verses 11, 12). - These are all in heaven itself. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, verse 24. Paul here shows that it was as necessary to purify the heavenly things, as it was to purify their patterns, the worldly. THE SCAPE-GOAT The next event of that day after the Sanctuary was cleansed, was putting all the iniquities and transgressions of the children of Israel upon the head of the scape-goat and sending him away into a land not inhabited, or of separation. It is supposed by almost every one that this goat typified Christ in some of His offices, and that the type was fulfilled at the first Advent. From this opinion I must differ; because, First, That goat was not sent away till after the High Priest had made an end of cleansing the Sanctuary, Leviticus 16:20,21; hence that event cannot meet its antitype till after the end of the 2300 days. Second, It was sent away from Israel into the wilderness, a land not inhabited, to receive them. If our blessed Saviour is its antitype, He also must be sent away, not His body alone, but soul and body, for the goat was sent away alive, from, not to nor into this people; neither into heaven, for that is not a wilderness or land not inhabited. Third, It received and retained all the iniquities of Israel; but when Christ appears the second time He will be without sin. Fourth, The goat received the iniquities from the hands of the priest and he sent it away. As Christ is the Priest the goat must be something else besides Himself, and which He can send away. Fifth, This was one of two goats chosen for that day, one was the Lords and offered for a sin-offering; but the other was not called the Lords, neither offered as a sacrifice. Its only office was to receive the iniquities from the priest after he had cleansed the Sanctuary from them, and bear them into a land not inhabited, leaving the Sanctuary, priest and people behind and free from their iniquities. Leviticus 16:7-10,22. Sixth, The Hebrew name of the scape-goat, as will be seen from the margin of verse 8, is Azazel. On this verse, Wm. Jenks, in his Comp. Com. has the following remarks: (Scape-goat.) See diff. opin. in Bochart. Spencer, after the oldest opinion of the Hebrews and Christians, thinks Azazel is the name of the devil; and so Rosenmire, whom see. The Syriac has Azazel, the angel, (Strongone) who revolted. Seventh, At the appearing of Christ, as taught from Revelation 20, Satan is to be bound and cast into the bottomless pit, which act and place are significantly symbolized by the ancient High Priest sending the scape-goat into a separate and uninhabited wilderness. Eighth, Thus we have the Scripture, the definition of the name in two ancient languages both spoken at the same time, and the oldest opinion of the Christians in favor of regarding the scape-goat as a type of Satan. In the common use of the term, men always associate it with something mean, calling the greatest villains and refugees from justice scape-goats. Ignorance of the law and its meaning is the only possible origin that can be assigned for the opinion that the scape-goat was a type of Christ. Because it is said, The goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities into a land not inhabited. Leviticus 16:22; And John said, Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh (margin, beareth) away the sin of the world, it is concluded without further thought that the former was the type of the latter. But a little attention to the law will show that the sins were borne from the people by the priest, and from the priest by the goat. First, They are imparted to the victim. Second, The priest bore them in its blood to the Sanctuary. Third, After cleansing them from it on the tenth day of the seventh month, he bore them to the scape-goat. And fourth, The goat finally bore them away beyond the camp of Israel to the wilderness.

This was the legal process, and when fulfilled the author of sins will have received them back again, (but the ungodly will bear their own sins), and his head will have been bruised by the seed of the woman; the strong man armed will have been bound by a stronger than he, and his house (the grave) spoiled of its goods (the saints). Matthew 12:29; Leviticus 11:21,22 see Leviticus 16:21,22. The thousand years imprisonment of Satan will have begun, and the saints will have entered upon their millennial reign with Christ.

******* The Sanctuary must be cleansed before Christ appears; because, 1. He was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation. - Now as His last act in bearing the sins of many is to bear them from the Sanctuary after He has cleansed it, and as He does not appear till after having borne the sins of many, and then without sin; it is manifest that the Sanctuary must be cleansed before He appears. 2. The host are still under the indignation after the Sanctuary is cleansed, Daniel 8. Both the Sanctuary and the host were trodden under foot. Unto 2300 days then shall the Sanctuary be cleansed, or justified (margin). This is the first point in the explanation, and after this Daniel still sought for the meaning of the vision, and Gabriel came to make him know what should be in the last end of the indignation. In the explanation which follows; he says nothing about the Sanctuary, because that had been explained by the Wonderful Numberer. He now tells him about the host upon whom the last end of the indignation still rests after the Sanctuary is cleansed.

******* The last end of the indignation is evidently the bitter persecutions, and the severe and searching trial of Gods people, after the Sanctuary is cleansed, and before the indignation is made to cease in the destruction of the little Horn, the fruit and the successor of the Assyrian, Daniel 8:25; Isaiah 10:12; 25:3. The Sanctuary must be cleansed before the resurrection, for the Lord has provided a comforting message for His people, telling them that it is done. Comfort ye, comfort ye My people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her that her warfare (margin, appointed time) is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lords hand double for all her sins, Isaiah 11:1,2 see Isaiah 40:1,2. Jerusalem and the Lords people are here spoken of, as the Sanctuary and host are in Daniel 8. His people, when Jerusalems appointed time is accomplished, are affected and are to be comforted by telling them that her iniquity is pardoned. This must be New Jerusalem, for there was never any time set for pardoning the iniquity of Old Jerusalem, which must have had iniquity of some kind and from some source, else she could not be pardoned of it. The fact that the Lord has commanded to comfort His people by telling them that Jerusalems iniquity is pardoned, is proof positive that she had iniquity, and that it will be removed before His people are delivered and enter her with songs and everlasting joy. This message is similar to that in Isaiah 52:9. After the good and peaceful tidings have been published, saying unto Zion, Thy God reigneth, it is declared, The Lord has comforted His people, He hath redeemed Jerusalem. - Jerusalem was in a state from which she had to be redeemed, and that before the resurrection; for the next verse says, All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. - Day Star Extra, 1846.

From Advent Review, Vol. 1, Nos. 3 & 4, September 1850.

Ellen Whites 1847 Vision of the Heavenly Sanctuary

Early Writings Page 32-35
The Lord gave me the following view in 1847, while the brethren were assembled on the Sabbath, at Topsham, Maine. We felt an unusual spirit of prayer. And as we prayed the Holy Ghost fell upon us. We were very happy. Soon I was lost to earthly things and was wrapped in a vision of God's glory. I saw an angel flying swiftly to me. He quickly carried me from the earth to the Holy City. In the city I saw a temple, which I entered. I passed through a door before I came to the first veil. This veil was raised, and I passed into the holy place. Here I saw the altar of incense, the candlestick with seven lamps, and the table on which was the shewbread. After viewing the glory of the holy, Jesus raised the second veil and I passed into the holy of holies. In the holiest I saw an ark; on the top and sides of it was purest gold. On each end of the ark was a lovely cherub, with its wings spread out over it. Their faces were turned toward each other, and they looked downward. Between the angels was a golden censer. Above the ark, where the angels stood, was an exceeding bright glory, that appeared like a throne where God dwelt. Jesus stood by the ark, and as the saints' prayers came up to Him, the incense in the censer would smoke, and He would offer up their prayers with the smoke of the incense to His Father. In the ark was the golden pot of manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of stone which folded together like a book. Jesus opened them, and I saw the ten commandments written on them with the finger of God. On one table were four, and on the other six. The four on the first table shone brighter than the other six. But the fourth, the 33 Sabbath commandment, shone above them all; for the Sabbath was set apart to be kept in honor of God's holy name. The holy Sabbath looked glorious--a halo of glory was all around it. I saw that the Sabbath commandment was not nailed to the cross. If it was, the other nine commandments were; and we are at liberty to break them all, as well as to break the fourth. I saw that God had not changed the Sabbath, for He never changes. But the pope had changed it from the seventh to the first day of the week; for he was to change times and laws. And I saw that if God had changed the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day, He would have changed the writing of the Sabbath commandment, written on the tables of stone, which are now in the ark in the most holy place of the temple in heaven; and it would read thus: The first day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. But I saw that it read the same as when written on the tables of stone by the finger of God, and delivered to Moses on Sinai. "But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." I saw that the holy Sabbath is, and will be, the separating wall between the true Israel of God and unbelievers; and that the Sabbath is the great question to unite the hearts of God's dear, waiting saints. I saw that God had children who do not see and keep the Sabbath. They have not rejected the light upon it. And at the commencement of the time of trouble, we were filled with the Holy Ghost as we went forth and proclaimed the Sabbath more fully. This enraged the churches and nominal Adventists, as they could not refute the Sabbath truth. And at this time God's chosen all saw clearly that we had the truth, and they came out and endured the persecution with us. I saw 34

the sword, famine, pestilence, and great confusion in the land. The wicked thought that we had brought the judgments upon them, and they rose up and took counsel to rid the earth of us, thinking that then the evil would be stayed. In the time of trouble we all fled from the cities and villages, but were pursued by the wicked, who entered the houses of the saints with a sword. They raised the sword to kill us, but it broke, and fell as powerless as a straw. Then we all cried day and night for deliverance, and the cry came up before God. The sun came up, and the moon stood still. The streams ceased to flow. Dark, heavy clouds came up and clashed against each other. But there was one clear place of settled glory, whence came the voice of God like many waters, which shook the heavens and the earth. The sky opened and shut and was in commotion. The mountains shook like a reed in the wind, and cast out ragged rocks all around. The sea boiled like a pot and cast out stones upon the land. And as God spoke the day and the hour of Jesus' coming and delivered the everlasting covenant to His people, He spoke one sentence, and then paused, while the words were rolling through the earth. The Israel of God stood with their eyes fixed upward, listening to the words as they came from the mouth of Jehovah, and rolled through the earth like peals of loudest thunder. It was awfully solemn. And at the end of every sentence the saints shouted, "Glory! Alleluia!" Their countenances were lighted up with the glory of God; and they shone with the glory, as did the face of Moses when he came down from Sinai. The wicked could not look on them for the glory. And when the never-ending blessing was pronounced on those who had honored God in keeping His Sabbath holy, there was a mighty shout of victory over the beast and over his image. 35 Then commenced the jubilee, when the land should rest. I saw the pious slave rise in triumph and victory and shake off the chains that bound him, while his wicked master was in confusion and knew not what to do; for the wicked could not understand the words of the voice of God. Soon appeared the great white cloud. It looked more lovely than ever before. On it sat the Son of man. At first we did not see Jesus on the cloud, but as it drew near the earth we could behold His lovely person. This cloud, when it first appeared, was the sign of the Son of man in heaven. The voice of the Son of God called forth the sleeping saints, clothed with glorious immortality. The living saints were changed in a moment and were caught up with them into the cloudy chariot. It looked all over glorious as it rolled upward. On either side of the chariot were wings, and beneath it wheels. And as the chariot rolled upward, the wheels cried, "Holy," and the wings, as they moved, cried, "Holy," and the retinue of holy angels around the cloud cried, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!" And the saints in the cloud cried, "Glory! Alleluia!" And the chariot rolled upward to the Holy City. Jesus threw open the gates of the golden city and led us in. Here we were made welcome, for we had kept the "commandments of God," and had a "right to the tree of life."

The Sanctuary
The Gospel in Type and Symbol Hebrews 4:2

THE SIN OFFERING Lev 4:27-31

Person sins by breaking the law of God. Lev 4:27 Sinner brings a lamb to the sanctuary. Lev 4:4,14 Sinner places hands on lamb and confesses his sins. Lev 4:4,14 Sinner takes a knife and kills the lamb. Lev 4:29 Priest takes the blood and sprinkles it before the altar of incense or eats some of the cooked flesh of the lamb. Lev 4:5-7;10:16-18 The sinner removes all the fat in the lamb and gives it to the priest to burn on the altar of burnt offering with head and internal organs of the lamb. Lev 4:31; Ps 37:20 The priest pours the remaining blood at the base of the brazen altar. Lev 4:7,18,25,30

THE SYMBOL OF THE SIN OFFERING Person sins by breaking the law of God. 1 John 3:4 Sinner recognises Jesus as his Saviour and sees his need of forgiveness and comes to Christ. Heb 4:15,16 Sinner confesses his sin to Christ, and the sin is transferred to Christ. 1 John 1:9; 2 Cor 5:21 Christ was killed by the weight of our sins at Calvary. We are responsible for His death. Isa 53:10 Sins are now transferred to the heavenly sanctuary and sinner is atoned by the work of the priest. Heb 9:12; 1 Peter 2:24 The sinner searches his heart for every sinful habit in his life and Christ gives power to remove those sins. Isa 1:16; Mal 4:1-3 Christ purchased the earth as well as humanity by His death. Eph 1:14

The Feasts and Their Meaning

Adrian Ebens 1999

Spring Feasts
50 Days (Seven Sabbaths + 1 Day)

Autumn Feasts

Passover Unleavened Bread Nissan 14 Nissan 15-21 First Month First Month Lev 23:5; Ex 12 Lev 23:6-8

First Fruits Nissan 16 First Month Lev 23:9-14

Feast of Weeks Sivan 6 Third Month Lev 23:15-21

Trumpets Tishri 1 Seventh Month Lev 23:23-26

Day of Atonement Tishri 10 Seventh Month Lev 23:27-32

Feast of Tabernacles Tishri 15 Seventh Month Lev 23:33-36

Crucifixion 1 Cor 5:7

Christ in Tomb John 6:51; John 12:24

Resurrection 1 Cor 15:20

Pentecost Acts 2:1-4; Rev 5:6

Second Advent Movement Rev 14:6,7

Pre-Advent Judgement Dan 7:9,10; Rev 11:19; 14:7

Homegoing at Second Advent Rev 14:14-16

Type/Symbol

Antitype/Real

1844
Court Ministry First Apartment Ministry

Second Apartment Ministry

Transition from Earthly to Heavenly Ministry

Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. John 4:21
LAW SANCTUARY LAMB PRIEST

Heavenly Reality Ministry of Jesus. Heb 8:1,2

Judgement

Jews resist the change

Heaven They also set up false witnesses who said, This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law; for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us. Acts 6:13,14
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God! Acts 7:55-57

Mt Sinai

Christ Ascends to Commence Heavenly Ministry

Second Coming

Earthly Symbolic Ministry. Heb 8:4,5

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1,2
PRIEST

LAW

SANCTUARY

LAMB

Christians now look to heaven

Adrian Ebens 1999

THE OBJECT OF CHRISTS PRIESTLY MINISTRY

To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Rev 3:21

FIRST ADAM Failed the Test

ISRAEL Failed the Test

SECOND ADAM Passed the Test

NEW CREATIONS IN CHRIST Pass Test Through Christ

ADAM & EVE Genesis 3:1-5

Temptation 1. Hath God said you shall not eat? 2. You shall not surely die 3. Ye shall be as gods Fall Appetite Unbelief in God False worship

ISRAEL Numbers 11,14,25

Temptation 1. Yearned for flesh. Num 11:6,7 2. Kadesh Barneah. Num 14:11 3. Worship of Baal. Num 25:2 Fall Appetite Unbelief in God False Worship

CHRIST Matthew 4:1-10

Temptation 1. Turn these stones into bread 2. Cast thyself down 3. Worship me Victory Over Appetite

US IN CHRIST Rev 14:12; 1 Cor 2:16

Temptation 1. Appetites & Passions 2. Distrusting God 3. False Worship Victory Over Appetite through Christ Unbelief in God through Christ False Worship through Christ

Unbelief in God

False Worship

Worthy of Death

Worthy of Death

Paid Penalty of Death on Cross

Jesus intercedes for us and both covers us and imparts to us His character that we may overcome

Many look on this conflict between Christ and Satan [in the wilderness] as having no special bearing on their own life; and for them it has little interest. But within the domain of every human heart this controversy is repeated. Desire of Ages, page 116. The scene of trial with Christ in the wilderness was the foundation of the plan of salvation, and gives to fallen man the key whereby he, in Christ's name, may overcome. Confrontation, page 63.
Adrian Ebens 1999

The Little Horn Casts the Truth [Gospel] to the Ground

Truth Cast Down to Earth

Gods Law Rev 15:5; 11:19

Heavenly Sanctuary Heb 8:1&2

Christ Our Sacrifice Rev 5: 11,12; Heb 9:28; 1 Cor 5:7

Christ Our Priest Heb 7:24,25

Heaven Vertical

And out of one of them came a little horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east, and toward the Glorious Land. And it grew up to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the ground, and trampled them. He even exalted himself as high as the Prince of the host; and by him the daily [tamid] [was] taken away, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down. Daniel 8:9-11

Earth Horizontal
Replaces Gods Law Replaces Gods Sanctuary Replaces Christs Sacrifice Replaces Christ as Our Intercessor and Confessor

Mans law Sabbath changed; idols accepted

Vatican City in Rome

Adrian Ebens 1999

The Mass

Claims to be Christ in the flesh. The Vicar of the Son of God in place of Christ.

Shadow

The Shadow Sabbaths

( the Sabbath days; Which are a shadow of things to come; Col 2:16,17)

Real

Sabbath No.1 - Nisan 15

SABBATH 1-FIRST SACRED MONTH-MAR.-APR. LEV 23:2,3,6,7-SHADOW- UNLEAVENED BREAD JN 6:48 JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE 1 COR 5:7,8; HEB 4:15 JESUS WITHOUT THE LEAVEN OF SIN SABBATH 2-FIRST SACRED MONTH-MAR.-APR.
LEVITICUS 23:8 -SHADOW- UNLEAVENED BREAD

Jesus without sin

Sabbath No.2 - Nisan 21

JN 6:48 JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE 1 COR 5:7,8; HEB 4:15 JESUS WITHOUT THE LEAVEN OF SIN SABBATH 3-THIRD SACRED MONTH-MAY-JUNE LEVITICUS 23:15,16,21 -SHADOW- PENTECOST ACTS 2:1-4 THE OUT POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus without sin

Sabbath No.3- Sivan 6 Holy Spirit poured out

SABBATH 4-SEVENTH SACRED MONTH-SEP.-OCT.

Sabbath No.4- Tishri 1

LEVITICUS 23:23-25; EZEK 33:4,5 -SHADOWTRUMPETS WARNING OF COMING JUDGEMENT REV 6:10; 14:6,7 THE FIRST ANGELS MESSAGE WARNING OF COMING JUDGEMENT BEFORE
Warning of Judgement

Sabbath No.5- Tishri 10

SABBATH 5-SEVENTH SACRED MONTH- SEP.-OCT. LEV 23:26-32 -SHADOW -TIME OF AFFLICTION OR HUMBLING OF HEART DURING THE JUDGEMENT REV 14:6,7 THE FIRST ANGELS MESSAGE THE HOUR OF HIS JUDGEMENT IS COME FROM 1844
ONWARDS
Judgement Begins

Sabbath No.6- Tishri 15

SABBATH 6-SEVENTH SACRED MONTH-SEP.-OCT. LEV 23:33-35,39 -SHADOW-CAMPING IN TABERNACLES AT JERUSALEM TEMPORARILY REV 20:4,9; 21:2; HEB 12:22-24; JN 14:1-3 THE TEMPORARY HEAVENLY HOME IN NEW JERUSALEM
Home in Heaven

Sabbath No.7- Tishri 22

SABBATH 7-SEVENTH SACRED MONTH-SEP.-OCT. LEV 23:36,39 -SHADOW-CAMPING IN TABERNACLES AT JERUSALEM TEMPORARILY REV 20:4,9; 21:2; HEB 12:22-24; JN 14;1-3; ISA 65:21,22 THE TEMPORARY HEAVENLY HOME IN THE NEW JERUSALEM FOR A 1,000 YEARS
By David Gilmore and Adrian Ebens

The New Jerusalem

Shadow

The Shadow Meats & Drinks

(meats and drinks... which are a shadow of things to come Col 2:16,17)

Real

SABBATH 1
LEV 23:2,3,6,7; NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOW-MEAT OFFERING = 1 DEALS OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 3 1/12 HIN WINE
Sabbath No.1 - Nisan 15

1 COR 11:23,24 BROKEN BODY OF CHRIST

Broken Body

Sabbath No.2 - Nisan 22

SABBATH 2 LEVITICUS 23:8; NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOWMEAT OFFERING = 11/2 DEALS FLOUR MINGLED WITH OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 31/12 WINE MT 26:26,27 BLOOD OF NEW TESTAMENT
Blood of Jesus

SABBATH 3
LEV 23:15,16,21; NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOW-MEAT OFFERING=22/9 DEALS OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 6 HIN OF WINE
Sabbath No.3- Sivan 6

1 COR 11:26 TO SHOW THE LORDS DEATH

Jesus death

Sabbath No.4- Tishri 1

SABBATH 4 LEV 23:23-25;EZE 33:4,5;NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOWMEAT OFFERING =11/5 DEAL OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH 2 7/12 HIN OF OIL AND DRINK OFFERING=2 7/12 HIN OF WINE MT 26:28 BLOOD FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS

Forgiveness of sins

SABBATH 5
LEV 23:26-32;NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOW -MEAT OFFERING = 1 3/5 DEALS OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH 3 HIN OF OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 3 HIN OF
WINE

Sabbath No.5- Tishri 10

MK 14:22-25 BLOOD PROMISE OF NEW KINGDOM

Promise of the Kingdom

SABBATH 6
LEV 23:33-35; NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOW-MEAT OFFERING = 57/10 DEALS OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH 103/4 HIN OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 103/4 WINE LK 22:15-20 BODY GIVEN FOR US
He gave all for us

Sabbath No.6- Tishri 15

SABBATH 7
LEV 23:36,39; NUM 15:2-12 -SHADOW-MEAT OFFERING = 11/5 DEALS OF FLOUR MINGLED WITH 27/12 HIN OF OIL AND DRINK OFFERING = 2 7/12 WINE 1 COR 11:24,25 IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHRIST
Sabbath No.7- Tishri 23 By David Gilmore and Adrian Ebens Remembrance of Him

P a s s o v e r

S a b b a t h

F i r s t F r u i t s

S a b b a t h

Elements of the Sacrifices

PENTECOST Burnt Offering For the Day For the Bread 2 Bullocks 1 Bullock TRUMPETS Burnt Offering Day 1 Bullock ATONEMENT Burnt Offering People TABERNACLES Burnt Offering Day 1 Bullock
13,12,11,10,9,8,7 Bullocks

PASSOVER

UNLEAVEN BREAD Burnt Offering Day 7x2 Bullocks 3 /10 deal of Flour Hin of oil Hin of wine 7x1 Rams 2/10 Deal of flour 1/3 Hin oil 1/3 hin of wine

Priest

1 Bullock

1 Ram

2 Rams

1 Ram

1 Ram

1 Ram

1 Ram

2 Rams x 7

1 Ram

Lamb

7 x 7 Lambs 1/10 deal of flour hin of oil hin of wine Salt (Lev 2:13) Incense (Lev 2:1) Sabbaths double For each Lamb i.e flour;oil;wine Sin offering 7 x 1 Kid Salt Lev 2:13
Frankincense Lev 2:2 With each meal offering

7 Lambs

7 Lambs

7 Lambs

7 Lambs

7 x 14 Lambs

or

Kid Bitter herbs unleavened bread wine

1 Kid

Sin offering 1 Kid Peace Offering

Sin offering 1 Kid

1 Bullock

Sin offering 2 Goats

1 Kid

7 x 1 Kid

Sin offering 1 Goat

First fruits or Wave offering One omer of barley 1 Lamb

2 Lambs

THE SABBATH NEW EARTH

THE LAW OF GOD

Gen 3:17; Num 35:33; Deut 15:23 Lev 7:11-13; Lev 4:7,18,25,30 Jer 9:21; Ex 15:23; Lev 14:4-7 I Kings 4:33; Num 19:6 John 19:29; Lev 15:23,24

Ex 25:30 I Chron 9:32 Lev 24:5-9 Rev 11:19

Thy Way O Lord is in the Sanctuary

Ex 25:21 Ex 31:18 Rev 11:19

REPENTANCE Lev 4:27-29 Every Sin Offering

FATE OF THE WICKED Ps 73:12-17 Lev 3:14-17 Lev 16:25 Ps 37:20 Lev 4:8-12 Lev 6:10,11 Mal 4:3

MILLENNIUM

Lev 16:20-22 Job 1:7; Jer 4:23-27 Eze 28:19; Lev 6:9-11 Isa 24:21,22; Jer 4:28
SECOND ADVENT SPIRITUAL GIFTS Ex 28:30 Num 27:21 I Sam 28:6 I Sam 23:9-12

COMMUNITY WORK Ex 22:22-24 Deut 14:29 Deut 24:19-21 Isa 58:7-12

Lev 16:20-25 Isa 63:1-6 Rev 19:16 Zeph 2:1-3

ORDER

T vol 5: p 274 Num 4:17-20 I Sam 6:19,20 II Sam 6:6-7; 12,13

TITHING

Lev 27:30-34 Num 18:26,28 Heb 7:1,2; 6:20 John 8:39

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Ex 12:26-27; 13:8,14 Deut 32:7; 4:9,10; 6:7-9 Joshua 4:6-7 Psalms 78:6,7 RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH Lev 16:13; Rev 8:3 Gt Cont. p 421 Deut 15:19,21 Lev 22:24,25 THE LORDS SUPPER Gen 14:18; Lev 7:15-21; 19:5-8 John 11:39 Ps 16:8-10 Acts 2:24-27,30

JUDGEMENT Eccl 12:13,14

MINISTRY OF ANGELS Ex 25:20; 36:8,35 Dan 7:9,10

LIFE ONLY THROUGH CHRIST

Jer 17:12 Dan 7:9,10

BAPTISM John 1:25 Ex 40:12-16; 30:17-20 DRESS REFORM Num 15:37-39: Deut 22:5; Lev 19:19 Isa 3:16-24; I Pet 3:3-5 I Tim 2:9; Gen 35:1-5 Joshua 7:20,21,11

Lev 4:29: Rom 6:23

HEALTH REFORM Lev 23:27-29 Gt Cont. p 420. Isa 58:5; Luke 21:34-36 Isa 22:12-14; 66:15-17 Deut 23:12-14

I Cor 10:1,2

The Predicted Coming of the Messiah

The Death of Christ Jerusalem Rebuilt The Birth of Jesus

A.D. 31 457 B.C. 69 Prophetic Weeks 483 Literal Years

7 Weeks

A.D. 27
Jesus becomes Messiah

A.D. 34

62 Weeks 408 B.C. 4 B.C.

70 Prophetic Weeks 490 Literal Years

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people Know therefore and understand, people Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: Daniel 9:24,25 weeks: Daniel 9:24,25 Command to Rebuild Jerusalem. Ezra 6:14; 7:1

Old Covenant Completed. Matt 27:51

Christs Baptism. Matt 3:16,17

Christ is the Greek form of the Hebrew word Messiah. Christ is the Greek form of the Hebrew word Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. Christ officially became Messiah means anointed one. Christ officially became the Messiah when He was baptised and the dove descended the Messiah when He was baptised and the dove descended upon Him from Heaven. upon Him from Heaven.
Adrian Ebens 1998

Gospel to Gentiles Acts 13:46,47

The Date of the Judgment

Adrian Ebens 1999

2300 Years

1260 years AD 31 AD 508 457 BC AD 27 69 Prophetic Weeks 483 Literal Years 408 BC 4 BC
AD 1843

AD 34

AD 538

AD 1844 AD 1798

70 Prophetic Weeks 490 Literal Years

Dark Ages

1290 years 1335 years

Command to Restore and Rebuild Jerusalem Dan 9:24; Ezek 6:14

Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:1

Establishment of the Papacy Dan 7:25; Rev 13:1-4

Investigative Judgement Dan 7:9; 8:14

The Seven Sanctuary Scenes of Revelation

(1) Rev 1:12-20 (2) Rev 4 and 5 (Inauguration) (3) Rev 8:2-6 (Intercession) (4) Rev 11:19 (Judgement) (5) Rev 15:5-8 (Cessation) (6) Rev 19:1-10 (Absence) (7) Rev 21:1-22:5

EARTH

HEAVEN

EARTH

Thy Way O Lord is in the Sanctuary Psalms 77:13

EARTH

HEAVEN

(1) (7) (6) (2)

(3) (5)

(4)

The Aaronic Priesthood

The Melchisedec Priesthood

Aaron The Four Sons of Aaron

Christ The Four Living Creatures

Nadab

Abihu

Eleazer

Ithamar

Lion

Calf

Man

Eagle

The Twenty Four Orders of Priests

The Twenty Four Elders

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar...Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God,..the four and twentieth to Maaziah. 19 These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him. I Chron 24:1,4,18,19

and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, Rev 5:6 and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 7And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold Rev 4:6,4

OVERVIEW OF STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF REVELATION

HISTORICAL ERA VISIONS
I VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (1:10b-20) Basic Prophetic Description in History II VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (4,5) Basic Prophetic Description in History III VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (8:2-6) Basic Prophetic Description in History IV VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (11:19) Basic Prophetic Description in History V VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (15:1-16:1) Basic Prophetic Description in Final Judgement (16:2-14,16) Interlude: Exhortation or Appeal (16:15) Conclusion of Final Events: Final Judgement (16:17)

FINAL JUDGEMENT ERA VISIONS

VI VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (16:18-17:3a) Basic Prophetic Description in Final Judgement (17:3b-18:3) Interlude: Exhortation or Appeal (18:4-8,20) Conclusion of Final Events: Final Judgement (18:9-19,21-24) VII VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (19:1-10) Basic Prophetic Description in Final Judgement (19:11-20:5) Interlude: Exhortation or Appeal (20:6) Conclusion of Final Events: Final Judgement (20:7-21:4) VIII VictoriousIntroduction Scene With Temple Setting (21:5-11a) Basic Prophetic Description in Final Judgement (21:11b-22:5)

(2,3)

(6) Interlude: Spotlight on Last Events (7) Conclusion of Final Events: Climax of History (8:1)

(8:7-9:21) Interlude: Spotlight on Last Events (10:1-11:13) Conclusion of Final Events: Climax of History (11:14-18)

(12,13) Interlude: Spotlight on Last Events (14:1-13) Conclusion of Final Events: Climax of History (14:14-20)