This week, Pastor Ted Wilson discusses the first chapter of The Great Controversy by Ellen White, entitled "The Destruction of Jerusalem." Here, we find Jesus on the Mount of Olives, gazing down on Jerusalem and its temple, weeping while saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you, and close you in on every side, and level you and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another because you did not know the time of your visitation" (Luke 19:42-44, NKJV). Knowing the walls of Jerusalem were high and fortified, how could this destruction be possible? Forty years after that instance, the prophecy was fulfilled: "It was an appalling spectacle…The whole summit of the hill which commanded the city blazed like a volcano. One after another, the buildings fell in with a tremendous crash and were swallowed up in the fiery abyss. The roofs of cedar were like sheets of flame; the gilded pinnacles shone like spikes of red light; the gate towers sent up tall columns of flame and smoke. The neighboring hills were lit up; dark groups of people were seen watching in horrible anxiety the progress of the destruction…The shouts of the Roman soldiery as they ran to and fro, and the howlings of the insurgents who were perishing in the flames, mingled with the roaring of the conflagration and the thundering sound of falling timbers…all along the walls resounded [with] screams and wailing" (Ellen White, The Great Controversy, page 34). Amazingly, no Christians died in the destruction. How did they escape? Christ gave His disciples a warning: "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her" (Luke 21:20-21, NKJV). They believed these words and watched for the promised sign. Then, under the command of Cestius, the Romans surrounded the city of Jerusalem. But later, they withdrew. "God's merciful providence was directing events for the good of His own people. The promised sign had been given to the waiting Christians, and now an opportunity was offered for all who would, to obey the Saviour's warning" (Ellen White, The Great Controversy, page 30). All who heeded this warning had already fled when the Romans returned under the command of Titus. These scenes will be repeated in a much bigger way. "The Saviour's prophecy concerning the visitation of judgments upon Jerusalem is to have another fulfillment, of which that terrible desolation was but a faint shadow. In the fate of the chosen city, we may behold the doom of a world that has rejected God's mercy and trampled upon His law…Terrible have been the results of rejecting the authority of Heaven. But a scene yet darker is presented in the revelations of the future," Ellen White continued on page 36. Nevertheless, we don't have to fear. Jesus "has warned the world of the day of final destruction and has given [us] tokens of its approach, that all who will may flee from the wrath to come" (page 37). Do you believe the end is near? Do you see the signs of Jesus' second coming? Are you ready for it? "Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper" (2 Chronicles 20:20, NKJV). To learn more about the destruction of Jerusalem, read The Great Controversy by Ellen White at https://greatcontroversyproject.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jQ1X5E9beo

This week, ASTR’s Dr. David Trimm meets with Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists editor, Dr. Dragoslava Santrac, to discuss the growing online resource containing hundreds of articles on Adventist mission stories, among other content.
Topics of discussion: how Adventist mission work expanded in Europe and the Middle East through the work of Adventist missionary, Emil Frauchiger. Also, this week in Adventist history and Adventist healthcare highlighted in the Adventist Yearbook. The Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR) is a department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that brings together the Church’s past and present to inspire the future.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Have you ever sung a song and actually thought about the words you were singing? Music is a gift from God, given to help us express our worship and gratitude to Him. It is also a form of pouring out our hearts to Him and expressing our deepest thoughts. Next time you sing a song during a worship service, stop to consider the words you are singing and what they mean. Music is a beautiful way to share the gospel, and many truths are communicated in this manner. This #short clip from the Global #Campmeeting sermon, “Four Practical Ways to Deepen Your Worship Experience Through Music” with Ryan Day and Tim Parton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyIit3qqREE&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=41 discusses how music can be used to communicate the truths of the gospel. Watch the video to find out why understanding what you’re singing can profoundly impact your walk with Jesus.
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The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Can the Christian ideal of Psalm 139 be reconciled with the evidence of science? Timothy Standish examines the nature of humanity based on the findings of history’s most celebrated scientists versus that revealed in Scripture. In the Bible, we find one of the reasons for praising and worshiping God is His creative design. This design does not go unnoticed by scientists and even non-believers in the science community. . Watch as Tim Standish looks at renowned intellectuals like Richard Dawkins and Charles Darwin to extract truths to complement the Truth of God’s relationship to humanity. . #Campmeeting The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Have you ever asked, “Who is God?" Undoubtedly, we can all agree that God is a mystery. However, the beautiful thing is that God reveals Himself to those willing to see through the eyes of faith. God reveals Himself through nature and through the Scriptures. But, what about the Godhead and the fact that there are THREE distinct persons in the Godhead? Listen to Pastor Ted Wilson’s message as he answers the question, “Who is God?” and gives a clear explanation of the Godhead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3wQKwOGFlo&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo_ANrUJhHN2_4bSlMDTjuqQ&index=97 ———————————————————————————— The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are Christians who promise to help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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