Where does prophecy come from?

May 10, 2025 By admin

Q: What do Adventists believe about the Spirit of Prophecy? A: Exactly what the Bible says about it! (It comes from God). Want to learn more about what Adventists believe about prophesy, prophesying, and Spirit of Prophecy? Watch this full message here: https://youtu.be/g4eTu_X0tXM Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYucf3EbtAA

Allusions, Images, Symbols – Lesson 7.Foundations of Prophecy | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley

May 10, 2025 By admin

Series ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS with Pastor Mark Finley |

Lesson 7.Foundations of Prophecy |
The Glory of God and the Call to Proclaim – A Glimpse Behind the Veil of Eternity |

Lesson 7 takes us deep into the heart of biblical prophecy—not merely as foretelling the future, but as an encounter with the living God. When God reveals Himself, it is not primarily to convey information, but to transform hearts. The prophets of Scripture were themselves first transformed before being sent—like Isaiah, who, in the light of God’s holiness, became painfully aware of his own sinfulness. The cherubim, symbols of divine nearness and majesty, remind us that true prophecy is born out of God’s presence. In a world crowded with competing voices, this lesson invites us once more to listen to the voice that issues from the throne. For only those who have beheld God’s glory can speak of Him with credibility.

Memory Text: Isajah 6:8 – “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me’ ”

Content:
7.1 “Here I Am—Send Me!”
Cleansed, Called, Sent—Isaiah’s Response to God’s Grace

Isaiah’s call did not begin with his willingness, but with an honest encounter with God’s holiness. Confronted by divine glory, he saw his own unworthiness—a realization that humbles every human heart. Yet God did not leave him in the dust of his sin: a burning coal touched his lips, cleansing him and equipping him for service. This forgiveness changed everything—from a reluctant bystander into a volunteer. His famous words, “Here am I; send me!” show that true calling is only possible once the heart has been purified. Likewise, through Christ’s grace we too can boldly say “Yes” to God’s call in the world.

7.2 The Two Cherubim
The Cherubim at Eden’s Gate—Guardians of Life, Signs of Hope

The two cherubim stationed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden were not only guardians but also a prophetic symbol of hope. Placed at the eastern gate and suffused with divine glory, they recall God’s presence above the mercy seat, flanked by cherubim in the tabernacle. Although they barred access to the Tree of Life, they also held out a promise: the way back to God was not lost forever. Even in the expulsion lay the promise of redemption—made visible by the light between the cherubim. These heavenly beings announce not only judgment but also grace, pointing forward to Christ, who by His sacrifice would reopen the path to paradise.

7.3 Like Burning Coals of Fire
Fire, Wings, and Glory—A Vision of God’s Throne

The cherubim—mysterious creatures of light and motion—are always depicted in Scripture as close to God’s throne. In Ezekiel’s vision they burn like coals of fire, revealing God’s overwhelming majesty even in the midst of Babylonian exile. Despite the darkness of their situation, this scene reminds us that God’s rule remains supreme—even amid chaos. Parallels in Isaiah and John show that God’s holiness is unchanging, His presence both awe-inspiring and comforting. When we stand before this holiness, we recognize our own fragility—and our desperate need for grace. The cherubim remind us that God is both just and merciful, and that His glory does not abandon His people, even in exile.

7.4 God Among His People
God at the Center—from the Wilderness to Eternity

The layout of Israel’s camp around the tabernacle was no accident, but a divine message: God intended to dwell in the very center of His people. Each tribe had its place surrounding the sanctuary—ordered, connected, and meaningful. Rabbinic tradition assigns each tribe a symbolic image (lion, man, ox, eagle), echoing the four living creatures of Ezekiel and Revelation—as if heaven itself were foreshadowed in the wilderness. This pattern extends to the New Jerusalem, where God again dwells at the center and His people gather around Him. Today, God still calls us to place Him at the center of our lives. Intimacy with Him is not created by geographical arrangement but by devotion, worship, and genuine community.

7.5 The Fall of Lucifer
From Throne to Fall—Lucifer’s Pride and Christ’s Victory

Lucifer’s fall is among the greatest tragedies of creation. Once a covering cherub in God’s immediate presence, he fell into rebellion through pride and self-exaltation. Ezekiel and Isaiah portray this descent as a shift from light to darkness, from praise to accusation. In stark contrast, Revelation 14 shows the redeemed, saved by the Lamb’s blood, standing on Mount Zion—where Lucifer once stood. God’s grace is so vast that fallen humanity is not only forgiven but also appointed heirs—filling the gap left by the fallen angels. This grace compels us: our task is to carry this gospel to all nations with clarity, humility, and passion.

7.6 Summary
When Heaven Touches Earth—God’s Voice in Prophecy

Lesson 7 has explored the prophetic foundations that testify to God’s nearness, holiness, and love. From Isaiah’s call we see that true prophecy always springs from an encounter with God’s glory and the experience of forgiveness. The cherubim—guardians of the sanctuary and symbols of divine presence—thread through all biblical prophecy, pointing to God’s desire to dwell among His people. From Eden to Revelation, we learn: God reveals Himself to save, not to destroy. Lucifer’s fall warns us where pride leads, while the redeemed are called back to the throne by the Lamb. Prophecy is not an end in itself but God’s invitation to hear His voice—and to follow.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/allusions-images-symbols-lesson-7-foundations-of-prophecy-sabbath-school-with-pastor-mark-finley/

Sunday: Here I Am, Send Me

May 10, 2025 By admin

Daily Lesson for Sunday 11th of May 2025

Years ago, a church decided to renovate an outdated basement to create a new fellowship hall. One of the first things they did was to install new lights, believing that they would make the space seem more beautiful. Once they were installed, however, the space looked even worse, because bright lights have a way of revealing flaws.

Isaiah’s stunning vision of God’s throne left him painfully aware of his shortcomings. “ ‘Woe is me,’ ” he lamented, “ ‘for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts’ ” (Isaiah 6:5, NKJV). We would feel the same if we were suddenly escorted into the presence of the Lord. The light is bright enough to remove all of our excuses. In God’s presence, we sense that we are lost. Isaiah was in for the surprise of a lifetime.

Read Isaiah 6:6-8. Isaiah knew that sin means that we are “undone.” The wages of sin is death. But instead of leaving us to the consequences of sin, a God of love pulls us closer. What was the outcome of this meeting, and why is it important?

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Isaiah was purged of his sin when a seraph took a coal from the altar and touched his mouth with it. This was likely the altar of incense, where intercession was made by and for God’s people (see Revelation 8:3-4). His sins were forgiven, and he was now considered fit to stand in God’s presence—but, more than that, he was also commissioned to represent God to the world.

Interestingly enough, the word “seraph” means “the burning one.” Notice Jesus’ description of John the Baptist’s ministry in John 5:35—“ ‘He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light’ ” (NKJV). Though, of course, John himself was a sinner in need of grace and salvation, his ministry pointed to the only One who could bring grace and salvation.

Jesus came as the perfect representation of the Father’s glory—and God sent a prophet, a sinner, who performed a similar task as one of heaven’s seraphim.

Only after Isaiah knew that his sin was purged, did he say, “ ‘Here am I! Send me’ ” (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV). How can each one of us, our sins purged by the blood of Jesus, respond as Isaiah did here?

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-07-here-i-am-send-me/

Editorial: What Are We For? A Call to Beautiful Vision

May 10, 2025 By admin

In a world increasingly shaken by corruption, exclusion, and abuse of power—whether in political systems or religious institutions—it’s easy to fall into a mode of resistance. We see and feel deeply that something is not right. Many of us are no longer willing to allow our identities to be passively associated with systems that perpetuate […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-what-are-we-for-a-call-to-beautiful-vision/

God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #999

May 10, 2025 By admin

"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV).
Tag someone in need of prayer, and kindly share your prayer requests here:
https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvyB6CHqWSs

SdS – Allusioni, immagini e simboli nelle profezie bibliche – Lezione 7

May 10, 2025 By admin

LE BASI PER LA PROFEZIA.
Approfondimento della quarta lezione del 2° trimestre 2025 a cura di Mariarosa Cavalieri, Gabriele Ciantia e Giorgio Iacono. 📩 Materiale utile qui:
🔗 https://uicca.org/2-trimestre-2025-lezione-7
🔗 https://uicca.org/nocciolo-2-trimestre-2025
🔗 https://uicca.org/edizioni-adv-2-trimestre-2025 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HgPDDf-kj4

Ecclesiaste 2:24 – Apri la porta del tuo cuore

May 9, 2025 By admin

"Non c'è nulla di meglio per l'uomo del mangiare, del bere e del godersi il benessere in mezzo alla fatica che egli sostiene; ma anche questo ho visto che viene dalla mano di Dio". 📖 Ecclesiaste 2:24
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💌 Apri la porta del tuo cuore
🗣 Speaker: Liuanna Serra Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VswKzx84US0

Vespers May 09, 2025 | The Chase

May 9, 2025 By admin

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Three Church Leaders, & What Their Selection Means

May 9, 2025 By admin

by Loren Seibold | 9 May 2025 | Three religious bodies are choosing their leaders in about the same six-month period. Two of them are major world communions; the other imagines it is. Two of the leaders will have worldwide name recognition; the third will be known only to his own church of roughly 20,000,000 […] Source: https://atoday.org/three-church-leaders-what-their-selection-means/

10.05.2025 – Genesis Chapter 24 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS

May 9, 2025 By admin

May 10, 2025

DAILY BIBLE READING

Genesis 24 – Isaac Wins Rebekah – God’s Guidance in Life’s Decisions

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Bible Text – Genesis 24 (KJV)

¹And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

²And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

³And I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

⁴But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.

⁵And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?

⁶And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.

⁷The Lord God of heaven, which took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.

⁸And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

⁹And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.

¹⁰And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

¹¹And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.

¹²And he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.

¹³Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

¹⁴And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.

¹⁵And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

¹⁶And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.

¹⁷And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.

¹⁸And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

¹⁹And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.

²⁰And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

²¹And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.

²²And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;

²³And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father’s house for us to lodge in?

²⁴And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.

²⁵She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

²⁶And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.

²⁷And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master’s brethren.

²⁸And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother’s house these things.

²⁹And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.

³⁰And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.

³¹And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.

³²And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men’s feet that were with him.

³³And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

³⁴And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.

³⁵And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

³⁶And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.

³⁷And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

³⁸But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.

³⁹And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

⁴⁰And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father’s house:

⁴¹Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

⁴²And I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

⁴³Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;

⁴⁴And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.

⁴⁵And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

⁴⁶And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.

⁴⁷And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.

⁴⁸And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter unto his son.

⁴⁹And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.

⁵⁰Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

⁵¹Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as the Lord hath spoken.

⁵²And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.

⁵³And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.

⁵⁴And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.

⁵⁵And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.

⁵⁶And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

⁵⁷And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

⁵⁸And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

⁵⁹And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

⁶⁰And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.

⁶¹And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.

⁶²And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.

⁶³And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.

⁶⁴And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.

⁶⁵For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.

⁶⁶And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.

⁶⁷And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

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Introduction

Chapter 24 of Genesis is not only the longest single narrative in Genesis but also a beautiful testimony to God’s sovereign guidance in major life decisions—especially in choosing a spouse. In an age when marriage is often viewed superficially, this account shows how deep prayer, faithfulness, and obedience lead to God’s blessing.

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Commentary

1. The Commission and Preparation (vv. 1–9)

Abraham, now advanced in years, ensures his son Isaac will not marry a Canaanite woman. He charges his chief servant to go to Haran and find a wife for Isaac among his relatives—one who shares their faith.
Spiritual Insight: Decisions about marriage and family should rest on shared faith and spiritual unity, not merely on emotion or culture.

2. Prayer and Divine Guidance (vv. 10–27)

The servant prays at the well in Mesopotamia for a clear sign—and God answers immediately. Rebekah arrives, offers him water, and also draws for his camels—exactly as he had requested.
Spiritual Insight: God hears prayers offered in faith and obedience to His will. The servant sought God’s guidance and received it in a remarkable way.

3. Family Confirmation (vv. 28–61)

Rebekah’s family hears the servant’s account, and both they and Rebekah herself agree. Rebekah demonstrates courage and faith by immediately leaving her home to follow.
Spiritual Insight: Rebekah exemplifies the obedient soul that follows God’s call, even into unfamiliar territory.

4. Meeting Isaac and the Beginning of the Marriage (vv. 62–67)

Isaac is meditating in the field when he sees the camels approaching. Rebekah veils herself in respect. Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent, marries her, and is comforted in his mother’s death.
Spiritual Insight: A God-guided marriage brings comfort, love, and fulfills God’s purposes—not only for the couple but for generations to come.

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Summary

God works quietly yet sovereignly to unite Isaac and Rebekah. Through the servant’s prayer, Rebekah’s willingness, and their obedience to God’s direction, a marriage is established that becomes part of God’s redemptive plan—ultimately leading to the lineage of Christ.

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Message for Today

God Is a God of Guidance: When we—like Abraham’s servant—act in prayerful trust, God shows us the way, even in life’s biggest decisions.
Prayer Is Conversation: The servant’s specific prayer met a specific answer; God still desires that level of conversation with us.
Trust Brings Peace: Rebekah stepped into uncertainty because she believed God had paved the way—may we, too, trust God when facing new paths.
Marriage as a Divine Covenant: Isaac and Rebekah’s union was founded on God’s direction. Every Christian marriage can be a living testimony to God’s faithfulness.

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May 4–10, 2025

WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 3