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“Even now he [Satan] is at work. In accidents and calamities by sea and by land, in great CONFLAGRATIONS, in fierce TORNADOES and terrific HAILSTORMS, in TEMPESTS, FLOODS, CYCLONES, TIDAL WAVES, and EARTHQUAKES, in every place and in a thousand forms, Satan is exercising his power. He sweeps away the ripening harvest, and famine and distress follow. He imparts to the air a deadly taint, and thousands perish by the pestilence. These visitations are to become MORE AND MORE FREQUENT AND DISASTEROUS.”

GC 589-590

“Even now he [Satan] is at work. In accidents and calamities by sea and by land, in great CONFLAGRATIONS, in fierce TORNADOES and terrific HAILSTORMS, in TEMPESTS, FLOODS, CYCLONES, TIDAL WAVES, and EARTHQUAKES, in every place and in a thousand forms, Satan is exercising his power. He sweeps away the ripening harvest, and famine and distress follow. He imparts to the air a deadly taint, and thousands perish by the pestilence. These visitations are to become MORE AND MORE FREQUENT AND DISASTEROUS.”

GC 589-590

Disasters lead to Sunday Laws

Disasters lead to Sunday LawsDisasters lead to Sunday Laws“And then the great deceiver will persuade men that those who serve God are causing these evils…It will be declared that men are offending God by the violation of the SUNDAY sabbath; that this sin has brought calamities which will not cease until SUNDAY observance shall be strictly enforced…” GC 590

“And then the great deceiver will persuade men that those who serve God are causing these evils…It will be declared that men are offending God by the violation of the SUNDAY sabbath; that this sin has brought calamities which will not cease until SUNDAY observance shall be strictly enforced…” GC 590


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Where is the Sunday Law in the Bible?Where is the Sunday Law in the Bible?

“And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had THE MARK, or the name OF THE BEAST, or the number of his name.” Rev 13:17

“And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had THE MARK, or the name OF THE BEAST, or the number of his name.” Rev 13:17

The Beast is Roman Catholicism

That system claims that its “mark” is the CHANGE of the Sabbath to Sunday

How would one receive the Mark of the Beast?How would one receive the Mark of the Beast?

“If the light of truth has been presented to you, revealing the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and showing that there is no foundation in the Word of God for Sunday observance, and yet you still CLING TO THE FALSE SABBATH, REFUSING to keep holy the Sabbath which God calls "My holy day,” you receive THE MARK OF THE BEAST.” 7BC, p980

“If the light of truth has been presented to you, revealing the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and showing that there is no foundation in the Word of God for Sunday observance, and yet you still CLING TO THE FALSE SABBATH, REFUSING to keep holy the Sabbath which God calls "My holy day,” you receive THE MARK OF THE BEAST.” 7BC, p980

What is the Mark of the Beast?What is the Mark of the Beast?

The Mark of the Beast is observing the Sunday sabbath IN PLACE OF the seventh day Sabbath

The Mark of the Beast is observing the Sunday sabbath IN PLACE OF the seventh day Sabbath

What shall we do when Sunday rest is enforced?

What shall we do when Sunday rest is enforced?

“Dear Brother: I will try to answer your question as to what you should do in the case of SUNDAY LAWS being enforced. The light given me by the Lord at a time when we were expecting just such a crisis as you seem to be approaching, was that when the people were moved by a power from beneath to enforce Sunday observance, Seventh-day Adventists were to show their wisdom by REFRAINING FROM THEIR ORDINARY WORK on that day, devoting it to missionary effort.” 9T 232

“Dear Brother: I will try to answer your question as to what you should do in the case of SUNDAY LAWS being enforced. The light given me by the Lord at a time when we were expecting just such a crisis as you seem to be approaching, was that when the people were moved by a power from beneath to enforce Sunday observance, Seventh-day Adventists were to show their wisdom by REFRAINING FROM THEIR ORDINARY WORK on that day, devoting it to missionary effort.” 9T 232

What shall we do when Sunday rest is enforced?What shall we do when

Sunday rest is enforced?“One does NOT receive the MARK OF THE BEAST because he shows that he realizes the wisdom of keeping the peace by REFRAINING FROM WORK that gives offense, doing at the same time a work of the highest importance.”

9T 232

“One does NOT receive the MARK OF THE BEAST because he shows that he realizes the wisdom of keeping the peace by REFRAINING FROM WORK that gives offense, doing at the same time a work of the highest importance.”

9T 232

What shall we do when Sunday rest is enforced?What shall we do when

Sunday rest is enforced?“From the light that I have received, I see that if we would get the truth before the Southern people, we MUST NOT encourage the colored people to WORK ON SUNDAY…“We are NOT TO make efforts to teach the Southern people to WORK ON SUNDAY. That which some of our brethren have written upon this point is not based upon right principles...”SpM, p20-21

“From the light that I have received, I see that if we would get the truth before the Southern people, we MUST NOT encourage the colored people to WORK ON SUNDAY…“We are NOT TO make efforts to teach the Southern people to WORK ON SUNDAY. That which some of our brethren have written upon this point is not based upon right principles...”SpM, p20-21

What should we do when Sunday rest is enforced?What should we do when Sunday rest is enforced?

“...some who are impulsive will take the opportunity to defy the Sunday laws, and by a presumptuous defiance of their oppressors they will bring to themselves much sorrow…“You NEED NOT cut short your work by yourself LABORING ON SUNDAY. It would be better to take that day to instruct others in regard to the love of Jesus and true conversion.”SpM, p20-21

“...some who are impulsive will take the opportunity to defy the Sunday laws, and by a presumptuous defiance of their oppressors they will bring to themselves much sorrow…“You NEED NOT cut short your work by yourself LABORING ON SUNDAY. It would be better to take that day to instruct others in regard to the love of Jesus and true conversion.”SpM, p20-21

What should we do when the Sunday Laws are passed?

What should we do when the Sunday Laws are passed?

“…the assumption of power on the part ofour nation in the DECREE enforcing the papal sabbath will be a warning to us. It will then be time to LEAVE THE LARGE CITIES, PREPARATORY to leaving the smaller ones for retired homes in secluded places among the mountains.” 4T 464-465

“…the assumption of power on the part ofour nation in the DECREE enforcing the papal sabbath will be a warning to us. It will then be time to LEAVE THE LARGE CITIES, PREPARATORY to leaving the smaller ones for retired homes in secluded places among the mountains.” 4T 464-465

What will happen to many during the Sunday Laws?What will happen to many during the Sunday Laws?

“MANY WILL BE MARTYRS for Christ's sake in standing in defense of the truth... You will not be tempted above what you are able to bear. Jesus bore all this and far more…” 3SM397-398

“MANY WILL BE MARTYRS for Christ's sake in standing in defense of the truth... You will not be tempted above what you are able to bear. Jesus bore all this and far more…” 3SM397-398

What will happen to many during the Sunday Laws?What will happen to many during the Sunday Laws?

“Those who are true to God will be menaced, denounced, proscribed. They WILL be ‘BETRAYED both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends,’ even UNTO DEATH.’ [Luke 21:16.]” PK 588

“Those who are true to God will be menaced, denounced, proscribed. They WILL be ‘BETRAYED both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends,’ even UNTO DEATH.’ [Luke 21:16.]” PK 588

“The scenes of the BETRAYAL, the rejection, and the crucifixion of Christ have been re-enacted, and WILL AGAIN be re-enacted on an IMMENSE scale.” RH Jan 30 1900

“The scenes of the BETRAYAL, the rejection, and the crucifixion of Christ have been re-enacted, and WILL AGAIN be re-enacted on an IMMENSE scale.” RH Jan 30 1900


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How will the Sunday Laws escalate?How will the Sunday Laws escalate?

“In the last great conflict of the controversy with Satan those who are loyal to God will see every earthly support cut off. Because they refuse to break His law in obedience to earthly powers, they will be FORBIDDEN TO BUY OR SELL. It will FINALLY be decreed that they shall be put to DEATH. See Rev. 13:11-17.” DA 122-3See GC 574-578

“In the last great conflict of the controversy with Satan those who are loyal to God will see every earthly support cut off. Because they refuse to break His law in obedience to earthly powers, they will be FORBIDDEN TO BUY OR SELL. It will FINALLY be decreed that they shall be put to DEATH. See Rev. 13:11-17.” DA 122-3See GC 574-578

How will the Sunday Laws escalate?How will the Sunday Laws escalate?“… religious and secular authorities have combined to ENFORCE THE OBSERVANCE OF SUNDAY, the persistent refusal of a small minority to yield to the popular demand will make them objects of universal execration…[John 11:50]. This argument will appear conclusive; and a DECREE will FINALLY be issued against those who hallow the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, denouncing them as deserving of the severest punishment and give the people liberty, after a certain time, to put them to DEATH.” GC 615-616

“… religious and secular authorities have combined to ENFORCE THE OBSERVANCE OF SUNDAY, the persistent refusal of a small minority to yield to the popular demand will make them objects of universal execration…[John 11:50]. This argument will appear conclusive; and a DECREE will FINALLY be issued against those who hallow the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, denouncing them as deserving of the severest punishment and give the people liberty, after a certain time, to put them to DEATH.” GC 615-616

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What is the Close of Probation?What is the Close of Probation?

The end of the opportunity to be

saved.

The end of the opportunity to be

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Where is it in the Bible?Where is it in the Bible?

“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” Rev 22:11

“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” Rev 22:11

“PROBATION is ended a short time BEFORE the appearing of the Lord in the clouds of heaven [Rev 22:11 quoted]…men will be planting and building, eating and drinking, all unconscious that the final, irrevocable decision has been pronounced in the sanctuary above.”GC p490-491

“PROBATION is ended a short time BEFORE the appearing of the Lord in the clouds of heaven [Rev 22:11 quoted]…men will be planting and building, eating and drinking, all unconscious that the final, irrevocable decision has been pronounced in the sanctuary above.”GC p490-491

“I saw that the four angels would hold the four winds UNTIL JESUS” WORK WAS DONE IN THE SANCTUARY, and THEN will come the SEVEN LAST PLAGUES.” EW 36-37

“I saw that the four angels would hold the four winds UNTIL JESUS” WORK WAS DONE IN THE SANCTUARY, and THEN will come the SEVEN LAST PLAGUES.” EW 36-37

What begins after Probation’s Close?What begins after Probation’s Close?

“Then I saw that after Jesus leaves the sanctuary the plagues will be poured out.”

12MR 248

“Then I saw that after Jesus leaves the sanctuary the plagues will be poured out.”

12MR 248

What begins after Probation’s Close?What begins after Probation’s Close?

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What do the plagues lead to?What do the plagues lead to?

“I saw that the four angels would hold the four winds until Jesus' work was DONE in the sanctuary, and THEN will come the SEVEN LAST PLAGUES. These plagues enraged the wicked against the righteous; they thought that we had brought the judgments of God upon them, and that if they could rid the earth of us, the plagues would then be stayed. A DECREE went forth to SLAY THE SAINTS, which caused them to cry day and night for deliverance.” Early Writings 36-37

“I saw that the four angels would hold the four winds until Jesus' work was DONE in the sanctuary, and THEN will come the SEVEN LAST PLAGUES. These plagues enraged the wicked against the righteous; they thought that we had brought the judgments of God upon them, and that if they could rid the earth of us, the plagues would then be stayed. A DECREE went forth to SLAY THE SAINTS, which caused them to cry day and night for deliverance.” Early Writings 36-37

What is the Death Decree?What is the Death Decree?

“The powers of earth, uniting to war against the commandments of God, will decree that no man may buy or sell, save he that has the mark of the beast, and, FINALLY, that whoever refuses to receive the mark SHALL BE PUT TO DEATH. [Rev 13:15, 17].”The Spirit of Prophecy Volume Four, p422

“The powers of earth, uniting to war against the commandments of God, will decree that no man may buy or sell, save he that has the mark of the beast, and, FINALLY, that whoever refuses to receive the mark SHALL BE PUT TO DEATH. [Rev 13:15, 17].”The Spirit of Prophecy Volume Four, p422

When is the Death Decree Passed?When is the Death Decree Passed?

“When Jesus LEAVES THE MOST HOLY, His restraining Spirit is withdrawn from rulers and people. They are left to the control of evil angels. THEN such LAWS will be made by the counsel and direction of Satan, that unless time should be very short, NO FLESH COULD BE SAVED.”Testimonies Vol. One, p204

“When Jesus LEAVES THE MOST HOLY, His restraining Spirit is withdrawn from rulers and people. They are left to the control of evil angels. THEN such LAWS will be made by the counsel and direction of Satan, that unless time should be very short, NO FLESH COULD BE SAVED.”Testimonies Vol. One, p204


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Who will pass the Death Decree?Who will pass the Death Decree?

“The decree has been passed by the highest earthly authority that they shall worship the beast and receive his mark under pain of persecution and death.”

Testimonies Vol. 5, p. 212

“The decree has been passed by the highest earthly authority that they shall worship the beast and receive his mark under pain of persecution and death.”

Testimonies Vol. 5, p. 212

What form will the Death Decree take?What form will the Death Decree take?

“The DECREE which is to go forth against the people of God will be very similar to that issued by Ahasuerus against the Jews in the time of Esther [Est 3].” Testimonies Vol. 5, p450

“The DECREE which is to go forth against the people of God will be very similar to that issued by Ahasuerus against the Jews in the time of Esther [Est 3].” Testimonies Vol. 5, p450

The Death Decree periodThe Death Decree period

“…better for them to suffer than for whole nations to be thrown into confusion and lawlessness. This argument will appear conclusive; and against those who hallow the Sabbath of the fourth commandment will finally be issued a DECREE denouncing them as deserving of the severest punishment, and giving the people liberty, AFTER A CERTAIN TIME, to put them to DEATH.” The Signs of the Times, 22 Feb. 1910

“…better for them to suffer than for whole nations to be thrown into confusion and lawlessness. This argument will appear conclusive; and against those who hallow the Sabbath of the fourth commandment will finally be issued a DECREE denouncing them as deserving of the severest punishment, and giving the people liberty, AFTER A CERTAIN TIME, to put them to DEATH.” The Signs of the Times, 22 Feb. 1910

“A DECREE went forth to SLAY THE SAINTS, which caused them to cry day and night for deliverance. THIS was the time of JACOB’S TROUBLE.”

Early Writings p. 36-37

“A DECREE went forth to SLAY THE SAINTS, which caused them to cry day and night for deliverance. THIS was the time of JACOB’S TROUBLE.”

Early Writings p. 36-37

What period does the Death Decree begin?What period does the Death Decree begin?


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What is Jacob’s Trouble?What is Jacob’s Trouble?

“Jacob and Esau represent two classes. Jacob, the righteous; and Esau, the wicked. Jacob's night of wrestling and anguish represents the time of trouble through which the people of God must pass just prior to the second coming of Christ.”

Signs of the Times, Nov 27, 1879

“Jacob and Esau represent two classes. Jacob, the righteous; and Esau, the wicked. Jacob's night of wrestling and anguish represents the time of trouble through which the people of God must pass just prior to the second coming of Christ.”

Signs of the Times, Nov 27, 1879

What is Jacob’s Trouble?What is Jacob’s Trouble?

“JACOB’S night of anguish, when he wrestled in prayer for deliverance from the hand of Esau (Gen 32:24-30), REPRESENTS the experience of God's people in THE TIME OF TROUBLE.”GC 616

“JACOB’S night of anguish, when he wrestled in prayer for deliverance from the hand of Esau (Gen 32:24-30), REPRESENTS the experience of God's people in THE TIME OF TROUBLE.”GC 616

Jacob’s Trouble is the Time of Trouble such as never was


“Alas! for that day is great so that none is like it: it is even THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; but he shall be saved out of it." Daniel, in prophetic vision looking down to this point, says: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a TIME OF TROUBLE SUCH AS NEVER WAS since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”The Signs of the Times, Nov. 27, 1879

“Alas! for that day is great so that none is like it: it is even THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; but he shall be saved out of it." Daniel, in prophetic vision looking down to this point, says: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a TIME OF TROUBLE SUCH AS NEVER WAS since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”The Signs of the Times, Nov. 27, 1879



“About four months since I had a vision of events all in the future. I saw the TIME OF TROUBLE, SUCH AS NEVER WAS. Jesus told me it was the TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE, and that we should be delivered out of it by the voice of God.”Broadside1, 6 April 1846

“About four months since I had a vision of events all in the future. I saw the TIME OF TROUBLE, SUCH AS NEVER WAS. Jesus told me it was the TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE, and that we should be delivered out of it by the voice of God.”Broadside1, 6 April 1846

Jacob’s Trouble - The Time of Trouble, comes AFTER probation

has closed

Jacob’s Trouble - The Time of Trouble, comes AFTER probation

has closed

“Those who delay a preparation for the day of God cannot obtain it in THE TIME OF TROUBLE or at any subsequent time. The case of all such is hopeless.” Great Controversy 620

“Those who delay a preparation for the day of God cannot obtain it in THE TIME OF TROUBLE or at any subsequent time. The case of all such is hopeless.” Great Controversy 620


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How many Die under Jacob’s Trouble?How many Die under Jacob’s Trouble?

“Wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a woman in travail, and all faces are turned into paleness? Alas! for that day is great so that none is like it: it is even the TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; but HE SHALL BE SAVED out of it.” [Jer 30:7] Daniel, in prophetic vision looking down to this point, says: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be DELIVERED, EVERY ONE that shall be found written in the book. [Dan 12:1]” ST 27 Nov. 1879

“Wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a woman in travail, and all faces are turned into paleness? Alas! for that day is great so that none is like it: it is even the TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; but HE SHALL BE SAVED out of it.” [Jer 30:7] Daniel, in prophetic vision looking down to this point, says: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be DELIVERED, EVERY ONE that shall be found written in the book. [Dan 12:1]” ST 27 Nov. 1879

What do the saints do in the Time of Trouble?

What do the saints do in the Time of Trouble?

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.” EW 34

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.” EW 34

Where will the saints flee to?Where will the saints flee to?“As the DECREE issued by the various rulers of Christendom against commandment keepers shall withdraw the protection of government and abandon them to those who desire their destruction, the people of God will FLEE from the cities and villages and associate together in companies, dwelling in the most desolate and solitary places. Many will find refuge in the strongholds of the MOUNTAINS.” GC 626

“As the DECREE issued by the various rulers of Christendom against commandment keepers shall withdraw the protection of government and abandon them to those who desire their destruction, the people of God will FLEE from the cities and villages and associate together in companies, dwelling in the most desolate and solitary places. Many will find refuge in the strongholds of the MOUNTAINS.” GC 626

When do we flee to the mountains?When do we flee to the mountains?“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the END COME.When ye therefore shall SEE THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS:” Matthew 24:14-16

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the END COME.When ye therefore shall SEE THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS:” Matthew 24:14-16

At the Death Decree the saints fleeAt the Death Decree the saints flee

“Though a general DECREE has fixed the time when commandment keepers may be put to DEATH, their enemies will in some cases anticipate the decree, and before the time specified, will endeavor to take their lives. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every faithful soul. Some are assailed in their FLIGHT from the cities and villages; but the swords raised against them break and fall powerless as a straw. Others are defended by angels in the form of men of war.”Great Controversy, p631

“Though a general DECREE has fixed the time when commandment keepers may be put to DEATH, their enemies will in some cases anticipate the decree, and before the time specified, will endeavor to take their lives. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every faithful soul. Some are assailed in their FLIGHT from the cities and villages; but the swords raised against them break and fall powerless as a straw. Others are defended by angels in the form of men of war.”Great Controversy, p631


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The Tribulation ENDEDThe Tribulation ENDED

“Yet to human sight it will appear that the people of God must soon seal their testimony with their blood as did the martyrs before them... Yet for the elect's sake the TIME OF TROUBLE will be SHORTENED.” Great Controversy 631

“Yet to human sight it will appear that the people of God must soon seal their testimony with their blood as did the martyrs before them... Yet for the elect's sake the TIME OF TROUBLE will be SHORTENED.” Great Controversy 631

“And except those days should be shortened, there

should no flesh be saved: but for the

elect’s sake THOSE DAYS SHALL BE

SHORTENED.”Matt 24:22

What will end the Time of Trouble?What will end the Time of Trouble?

“A DECREE went forth TO SLAY the saints, which caused them to cry day and night for deliverance. This was the time of JACOB’S TROUBLE. Then all the saints cried out with anguish of spirit, and were DELIVERED by the VOICE OF GOD.”

Early Writings 36-37


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Where is all this in the Bible?Where is all this in the Bible?

“…this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world…then shall the END COME. When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation… FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS…For then shall be GREAT TRIBULATION such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those DAYS shall be SHORTENED.” Matthew 24:14-22

“…this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world…then shall the END COME. When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation… FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS…For then shall be GREAT TRIBULATION such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those DAYS shall be SHORTENED.” Matthew 24:14-22


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Be ready, Be ready, Be readyBe ready, Be ready, Be ready

“…what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God…?”

2Peter 3:11-12

“…what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God…?”

2Peter 3:11-12

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Time of Trouble after Probation’s close

Time of Trouble after Probation’s close

5T 212"there shallbe a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall bedelivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book."When this time of trouble comes, every case is decided; thereis no longer probation, no longer mercy for the impenitent.The seal of the living God is upon His people. This smallremnant, unable to defend themselves in the deadly conflictwith the powers of earth that are marshaled by the dragonhost, make God their defense. The decree has been passed bythe highest earthly authority that they shall worship the beastand receive his mark under pain of persecution and death.May God help His people now, for what can they then do insuch a fearful conflict without His assistance!

When during the plagues is the death decree passed?

When during the plagues is the death decree passed?

"There fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which

had the mark of the beast… The sea "became as the blood of a dead man…the rivers and fountains of waters . . . became blood." Terrible as these inflictions are, God's justice stands fully vindicated. The

angel of God declares: "Thou art righteous, O Lord,…because Thou hast judged thus. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and Thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy." Revelation 16:2-6. By CONDEMNING the people of God to DEATH, they have as truly incurred the guilt of their blood as if it had been shed by their hands.”

Great Controversy, p627

Isn’t the Abomination of Desolation the Sunday Law?


“As the siege of Jerusalem by the Roman armies was the signal for flight to the Judean Christians, so the assumption of power on the part of our nation [U.S.A.] in the DECREE enforcing the papal sabbath will be a warning to us. It will then be time to leave the large cities, preparatory to leaving the smaller ones for retired homes in secluded places among the mountains.” GC 464-465.



“Leave” large cities “Flee” every place

“Preparatory” to Immediately to mountains mountains

In U.S.A. Compassing Jerusalem

“Leave” large cities “Flee” every place

“Preparatory” to Immediately to mountains mountains

In U.S.A. Compassing Jerusalem

What is the Abomination of Desolation?What is the Abomination of Desolation?

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BibleReferenceMatt 24:15Mark 13:14Luke 2120 “stand in”“standing”“compassed”“abomination of desolation”“abomination of desolation”“armies” “the holy place”“where it ought not”“Jerusalem”What to watch forWhat itwould doWhere itwould do itMatt 24:15Mark 13:14Luke 21:20

Matt 24:15Mark 13:14Luke 21:20

“Abom’ Des’”“Abom’ Des’”“Armies”

“Abom’ Des’”“Abom’ Des’”“Armies”

“stand in”“standing”“compassed”

“stand in”“standing”“compassed”

“the holy place”“where it ought not”“Jerusalem”

“the holy place”“where it ought not”“Jerusalem”

Events of CalvaryEvents of Calvary

Darkness Mob cease to cry for blood

Earthquake

State condemns Christ at church’s request. Better one die. John 11:50

Hung Sun symbol

End Time EventsEnd Time Events

Darkness Euphrates dries up. Mob cease to cry for blood

EarthquakeGraves open

State condemns Christ at church’s request. Better one die. John 11:50

Sun scorches men

The EuphratesThe Euphrates

Babylon’s life bloodBabylon’s life blood

Euphrates Dried upEuphrates Dried up

Babylon

King from East

Dries up Euphrates

Overthrows Babylon

Deliverer

Babylon

King from East

Dries up Euphrates

Overthrows Babylon

Deliverer

15 ...the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet… (whoso readeth, let him understand)...

15 ...the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet… (whoso readeth, let him understand)...

Spoken of by Daniel the ProphetSpoken of by Daniel the Prophet

Matthew 24 Dan 11:31-12:2Matthew 24 Dan 11:31-12:2

“When ye therefore shall see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION spoken of by Daniel the prophet…”

“stand IN THE HOLY place.”

“Great TRIBULATION SUCH AS WAS NOT SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD

“but FOR THE ELECT’S SAKE those days shall be shortened.”

“When ye therefore shall see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION spoken of by Daniel the prophet…”

“stand IN THE HOLY place.”

“Great TRIBULATION SUCH AS WAS NOT SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD

“but FOR THE ELECT’S SAKE those days shall be shortened.”

“…ABOMINATION THAT MAKETH DESOLATE v31

“plant the tabernacles of his palace IN THE GLORIOUS HOLY mountain.” v45

“...a TIME OF TROUBLE, SUCH AS NEVER WAS since there was a nation [even] to that same time.” Dan 12:1

“and at that time THY PEOPLE shall be delivered…”Dan 12:1

“…ABOMINATION THAT MAKETH DESOLATE v31

“plant the tabernacles of his palace IN THE GLORIOUS HOLY mountain.” v45

“...a TIME OF TROUBLE, SUCH AS NEVER WAS since there was a nation [even] to that same time.” Dan 12:1

“and at that time THY PEOPLE shall be delivered…”Dan 12:1

The Holy Place - The ChurchThe Holy Place - The Church

15 …abomination of desolation stand in THE HOLY PLACE, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)…

20 And when ye shall see JERUSALEM COMPASSED with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

15 …abomination of desolation stand in THE HOLY PLACE, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)…

20 And when ye shall see JERUSALEM COMPASSED with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Matt 24 - “Holy Place”

Luke 21- “Compassing (Surrounding)Jerusalem

“ Said the angel of the Lord: "The holy city [THE TRUE CHURCH] shall they tread under foot forty and two months.”

1889 GC 266 Bracketed comment in the original.

Surrounding the ChurchSurrounding the Church

“IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE Satan stirs up the wicked, and they ENCIRCLE the people of God to destroy them.”

RH Nov. 19, 1908

Surrounding the ChurchSurrounding the Church“The DECREE will go forth that they must disregard the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and honor the first day, or LOSE THEIR LIVES; but they will not yield, and trample under their feet the Sabbath of the Lord, and honor an institution of papacy. Satan's host and wicked men will SURROUND them, and exult over them, because there will seem to be no way of escape for them.”

Maranatha, p269


“ The time of trouble was upon us. I saw our people in great distress, weeping and praying, pleading the sure promises of God, while the WICKED WERE ALL AROUND us mocking us and threatening to destroy us.”

Sellected Messages Book 3, p427

“The wrath of Satan increases as his time grows short, and his work of deceit and destruction will reach its culmination IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE…As the crowning act in the great drama of deception, Satan himself will personate Christ…”

Great Controversy 623-624

“The wrath of Satan increases as his time grows short, and his work of deceit and destruction will reach its culmination IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE…As the crowning act in the great drama of deception, Satan himself will personate Christ…”


When will Satan personate Christ?When will Satan personate Christ?

Surrounding the ChurchSurrounding the Church“…Thus saith the Lord: We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace. . . . All faces are turned into paleness. Alas! for that day is great, so that NONE IS LIKE IT: it is even the time of JACOB’S TROUBLE; but he shall be saved out of it." Jeremiah 30:5-7...As Satan influenced Esau to march against Jacob, so he will stir up the wicked to destroy God's people in the TIME OF TROUBLE... God's people will be SURROUNDED by enemies who are bent upon their destruction...”

Great Controversy, p615-619

Satan’s Personation of Christ Satan’s Personation of Christ

•AFTER Probation has closed

•Satan personates Christ

•Satan works wonders

•Leads an army “such as never was”

•Jerusalem compassed with armies





•Jerusalem compassed with armies


1000 YEARS

Millennium

Probation

ClosesSatan Personates

Christ

The Event DescribedThe Event Described“…as the wicked dead are raised and he sees the vast multitudes upon his side, his hopes revive, and he determines not to yield the great controversy…Yet, true to his early cunning, he does not acknowledge himself to be Satan. He claims to be THE PRINCE who is the rightful owner of the world and whose inheritance has been unlawfully wrested from him. He represents himself to his deluded subjects as a REDEEMER, assuring them that his power has brought them forth from their graves and that he is about to rescue them from the most cruel tyranny. The presence of Christ having been removed, SATAN WORKS WONDERS to support his claims…”GC 663-664

The Event DescribedThe Event Described“…He makes the weak strong and inspires all with his own spirit and energy. He proposes to lead them against the camp of the saints and to take possession of the City of God…At last the order to advance is given, and the countless host moves on--AN ARMY SUCH AS NEVER WAS summoned by earthly conquerors, such as the combined forces of all ages since war began on earth could never equal. Satan, the mightiest of warriors, leads the van…By command of Jesus, the gates of the New Jerusalem are closed, and the armies of Satan SURROUND THE CITY and make ready for the onset.” GC 663-664

Satan’s Personation of Christ Satan’s Personation of Christ





•New Jerusalem compassed with armies





•New Jerusalem compassed with armies


“As JACOB was threatened with death by his angry brother, so the people of God will be in peril from the wicked who are seeking to destroy them. And as the patriarch wrestled all night for deliverance from the hand of Esau, so the righteous will cry to God day and night for deliverance from the enemies that SURROUND them.”

Patriarchs & Prophets, p201

The Church Flees at the Death DecreeThe Church Flees at the Death Decree

16 Then let them which be in Judaea FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS…

16 Then let them which be in Judaea FLEE INTO THE MOUNTAINS…

“As the DECREE issued by the various rulers of Christendom against commandment keepers shall withdraw the protection of government and abandon them to those who desire their DESTRUCTION, the people of God will FLEE from the cities and villages and associate together in companies, dwelling in the most desolate and solitary places. Many will find refuge in the strongholds of the MOUNTAINS.” GC 626

Christ’s Concern for His People. Christ’s Concern for His People.

Let them which be in Judea flee…20 But pray ye that your flight be not in winter, neither on the sabbath day:

Let them which be in Judea flee…20 But pray ye that your flight be not in winter, neither on the sabbath day:

START PRAYING!START PRAYING!

How we will Flee if Surrounded?How we will Flee if Surrounded?

Let them which be in Judea fleeFLEE…Let them which be in Judea fleeFLEE…

“Though a general DECREE has fixed the time when commandment keepers may be put to DEATH, their enemies will in some cases anticipate the decree, and before the time specified, will endeavor to take their lives. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every faithful soul. Some are assailed in their FLIGHT from the cities and villages; but the swords raised against them break and fall powerless as a straw. Others are DEFENDED BY ANGELS in the form of men of war.” GC 631

“Though a general DECREE has fixed the time when commandment keepers may be put to DEATH, their enemies will in some cases anticipate the decree, and before the time specified, will endeavor to take their lives. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every faithful soul. Some are assailed in their FLIGHT from the cities and villages; but the swords raised against them break and fall powerless as a straw. Others are DEFENDED BY ANGELS in the form of men of war.” GC 631

17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!.

17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!.

Immediate FlightImmediate FlightThe flight is to be IMMEDIATE. Terrible destruction will occur any moment

The flight is to be IMMEDIATE. Terrible destruction will occur any moment

The Tribulation is Jacob’s TroubleThe Tribulation is Jacob’s Trouble

“About four months since, I had a vision of events, all in the future. And I saw the time of trouble, such as never was, - Jesus told me it was THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE, and that we should all be delivered out of it by the VOICE OF GOD.”

The Day-Star, Mar 14, 1846

“About four months since, I had a vision of events, all in the future. And I saw the time of trouble, such as never was, - Jesus told me it was THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE, and that we should all be delivered out of it by the VOICE OF GOD.”


21 For THEN shall be GREAT TRIBULATION, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

21 For THEN shall be GREAT TRIBULATION, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

The Tribulation - Jacob’s TroubleThe Tribulation - Jacob’s Trouble

“’These are they which came out of GREAT TRIBULATION;’ they have passed through the time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation; they have endured the anguish of THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; they have stood without an intercessor through the final outpouring of God's judgments. But they have been delivered...”

GC 649

“’These are they which came out of GREAT TRIBULATION;’ they have passed through the time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation; they have endured the anguish of THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE; they have stood without an intercessor through the final outpouring of God's judgments. But they have been delivered...”

GC 649

23 THEN if any man shall say unto you, LO HERE IS CHRIST, or there; believe it not….

23 THEN if any man shall say unto you, LO HERE IS CHRIST, or there; believe it not….

Satan Personates ChristSatan Personates Christ

THEN

THEN

THEN

THEN

THEN DURING THE TIME OF TROUBLE

“The wrath of Satan increases as his time grows short, and his work of deceit and destruction will reach its culmination IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE…As the crowning act in the great drama of deception, Satan himself will PERSONATE CHRIST …”


“The wrath of Satan increases as his time grows short, and his work of deceit and destruction will reach its culmination IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE…As the crowning act in the great drama of deception, Satan himself will PERSONATE CHRIST …”


Satan Personates Christ in Jacob’s Trouble


“…the great deceiver will make it appear that Christ has come. In DIFFERENT PARTS of the earth, Satan will manifest himself among men as a majestic being of dazzling brightness, resembling the description of the Son of God given by John in the Revelation. (Rev 1:13-15). The glory that surrounds him is unsurpassed by anything that mortal eyes have yet beheld. The shout of triumph rings out upon the air: "Christ has come! Christ has come!"

Great Controversy, 623-624

“…the great deceiver will make it appear that Christ has come. In DIFFERENT PARTS of the earth, Satan will manifest himself among men as a majestic being of dazzling brightness, resembling the description of the Son of God given by John in the Revelation. (Rev 1:13-15). The glory that surrounds him is unsurpassed by anything that mortal eyes have yet beheld. The shout of triumph rings out upon the air: "Christ has come! Christ has come!"

Great Controversy, 623-624



23 THEN if any man shall say unto you, LO HERE IS CHRIST, or there; believe it not.

23 THEN if any man shall say unto you, LO HERE IS CHRIST, or there; believe it not.

In Various PlacesIn Various Places

“SATAN HIMSELF will personate Christ, declaring that he is the Son of God. One will say, ‘Christ is HERE;’ another, ‘He is THERE;’ and still another that He is SOMEWHERE ELSE.”

8MR 346

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great SIGNS and WONDERS; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.25 Behold, I have told you before.

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great SIGNS and WONDERS; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.25 Behold, I have told you before.

“Satan... will come personating Jesus Christ, working mighty MIRACLES; and men will fall down and worship him as Jesus Christ. We shall be commanded to worship this being, whom the world will glorify as Christ. What shall we do? Tell them that Christ has warned us against just such a foe, who is man's worst enemy….” LDE 165

“Satan... will come personating Jesus Christ, working mighty MIRACLES; and men will fall down and worship him as Jesus Christ. We shall be commanded to worship this being, whom the world will glorify as Christ. What shall we do? Tell them that Christ has warned us against just such a foe, who is man's worst enemy….” LDE 165

Working MiraclesWorking Miracles

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, IF IT WERE POSSIBLE, they shall deceive the very elect.25 Behold, I have told you before.

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, IF IT WERE POSSIBLE, they shall deceive the very elect.25 Behold, I have told you before.

IF it Were PossibleIF it Were Possible

The form of the sentence in Greek implies that it is actually impossible for Satan to deceive them.

“Just as soon as the people of God are sealed in their foreheads--it is not any seal or mark that can be seen, but a settling into the truth, both intellectually and spiritually, so THEY CANNOT BE MOVED.” Mar 200

“Satan sees that he is about to lose his case. He cannot sweep in the whole world. He makes one LAST DESERATE effort to overcome the faithful by deception. He does this in personating Christ... One effort more, and then Satan's LAST DEVICE is employed. He hears the unceasing cry for Christ to come, for Christ to deliver them. This LAST STRATEGY is to personate Christ, and make them think their prayers are answered. BUT THIS ANSWERS TO THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION STANDING IN THE HOLY PLACE.” Last Day Events 164-165. See Ms 16, 1884.

“Satan sees that he is about to lose his case. He cannot sweep in the whole world. He makes one LAST DESERATE effort to overcome the faithful by deception. He does this in personating Christ... One effort more, and then Satan's LAST DEVICE is employed. He hears the unceasing cry for Christ to come, for Christ to deliver them. This LAST STRATEGY is to personate Christ, and make them think their prayers are answered. BUT THIS ANSWERS TO THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION STANDING IN THE HOLY PLACE.” Last Day Events 164-165. See Ms 16, 1884.

Satan’s Personation of ChristSatan’s Personation of Christ

26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is IN THE DESERT; go not forth: behold, he is IN THE SECRET CHAMBERS; believe it not.

26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is IN THE DESERT; go not forth: behold, he is IN THE SECRET CHAMBERS; believe it not.

Here and ThereHere and There“…the great deceiver will make it appear that Christ has come. In DIFFERENT PARTS of the

earth, Satan will manifest himself among men as a

majestic being of dazzling brightness, resembling the

description of the Son of God given by John in the Revelation.

Revelation 1:13-15. The glory that surrounds him is

unsurpassed by anything that mortal eyes have yet beheld. The shout of triumph rings out upon

the air: "Christ has come! Christ has come!" GC 623-624

26 … BELIEVE IT NOT.27 For AS LIGHTNING cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.28 For wheresoever the CARCASE is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

26 … BELIEVE IT NOT.27 For AS LIGHTNING cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.28 For wheresoever the CARCASE is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

The Second ComingThe Second Coming

The real Second Coming of Christ will be accompanied by the destruction of the wicked and the gathering together of the vultures to feed on there carcasses.

cf. Rev 19:17-18; Luke 17:26-37

The Mysterious Dark DayThe Mysterious Dark Day

29 IMMEDIATELLY AFTER THE TRIBULATION of those days shall the SUN be darkened, and the MOON shall not give her light, and the STARS shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

29 IMMEDIATELLY AFTER THE TRIBULATION of those days shall the SUN be darkened, and the MOON shall not give her light, and the STARS shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

“...I saw the TIME OF TROUBLE, such as never was, - Jesus told me it was the time of JACOB’S TROUBLE, and that we should all be delivered out of it by the VOICE OF GOD.”


Signs in the FutureSigns in the Future“December 16, 1848, the Lord gave me a view of the shaking of the powers of the heavens. I saw that when the Lord said ‘heaven,’ in giving the signs recorded by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, He meant heaven, and when He said ‘earth’ He meant earth. The powers of heaven are the sun, moon, and stars. They rule in the heavens. The powers of earth are those that rule on the earth. The powers of heaven WILL BE shaken at the voice of God. Then the sun, moon, and stars WILL BE moved out of their places. They WILL not pass away, but be shaken by the VOICE OF GOD.” EW 41

Future SignsFuture Signs

“War, and rumors of war, sword, famine, and pestilence are first to shake the powers of earth, then the voice of God WILL shake the sun, moon, and stars, and this earth also.” EW 41

“Will be…”“Will be…”

“Now, there are many signs that WILL take place before the coming of the Son of man, but when the white cloud is seen, this will be the sign of the coming of the Son of man. There WILL BE signs in the sun, moon, and stars, and the nations in perplexity.”

1SAt 50

The Coming of ChristThe Coming of Christ

“ The VOICE OF GOD is heard from heaven, declaring the day and hour of Jesus' coming, and delivering the everlasting covenant to His people. Like peals of loudest thunder His words roll through the earth. The ISRAEL of God stand listening, with their eyes fixed upward. Their countenances are lighted up with His glory, and shine as did the face of Moses when he came down from Sinai. The wicked cannot look upon them. And when the blessing is pronounced on those who have honored God by keeping His Sabbath holy, there is a mighty shout of victory. ” GC 640-641

The Coming of ChristThe Coming of Christ“Soon there appears in the east a small black cloud, about half the size of a man's hand. It is the cloud which surrounds the Saviour and which seems in the distance to be shrouded in darkness. The people of God know this to be THE SIGN OF THE SON OF MAN. In solemn silence they gaze upon it as it draws nearer the earth, becoming lighter and more glorious, until it is a great white cloud, its base a glory like consuming fire, and above it the rainbow of the covenant. Jesus rides forth as a mighty conqueror. Not now a "Man of Sorrows," to drink the bitter cup of shame and woe, He comes, victor in heaven and earth, to judge the living and the dead. ” GC 640-641

The Sign of the Son of ManThe Sign of the Son of Man

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

The Coming of the Son of ManThe Coming of the Son of Man

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