Intercer Adventist News

Closer To Heaven
You are here: Home / Archives for Adventist Sermons & Video Clips / Fulfilled Desire

8.6.2025 – Exodus Chapter 3 | BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS

By

📅 June 8, 2025

📖 DAILY BIBLE READING

✨ Exodus 3 – The Call at the Burning Bush – When God Calls Your Name

⛺ Moses’ Encounter with God at Horeb – A Story of Calling, Excuses, and Trust

══════════════════════════════════════════════

📜 Bible Text – Exodus 3 (KJV)

1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.

2 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

4 And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

5 And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

7 And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

9 Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?

14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.

15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.

16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:

17 And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.

18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The Lord God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God.

19 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

20 And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

21 And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty.

22 But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔵 Introduction

The story of Moses at the burning bush is one of the Bible’s most famous call narratives. It doesn’t take place in a temple or a royal court but right in the middle of everyday life—as Moses tends sheep in the wilderness. God appears to Moses in a flame that burns yet does not consume the bush—a sign of God’s presence: holy yet merciful.

In a world filled with uncertainty where many search for meaning and purpose, this chapter speaks directly to us: God calls—personally, by name, in the midst of our daily routines. Yet like Moses, we often ask: Who am I? Why me? What if I fail?

This story shows how God not only calls but also equips, accompanies, and reveals Himself: “I will be with you.”

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟡 Commentary

🔹 1. The Place of the Call – The Wilderness as God’s Classroom

Moses is far from Egypt’s power, living a simple, secluded life. Yet it is here—in the solitude and stillness of the desert—that he meets God.
Spiritual Principle: God often calls us in our “wilderness” seasons—times of retreat, silence, and hidden growth.

🔹 2. The Revelation – A Burning Bush That Is Not Consumed

The flame symbolizes God’s presence: holy, purifying, mysterious—but also preserving. God does not destroy what He touches.
Application: When God touches your life, He transforms rather than destroys.

🔹 3. God’s Call and Moses’ Response

God calls Moses by name—twice—and Moses replies, “Here I am.” Immediately, God tells him to remove his sandals because the ground is holy, then reveals Himself as the faithful God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Spiritual Principle: God is both deeply personal (He knows your name) and supremely holy—calling us to reverence.

🔹 4. God’s Mission – Delivering His People

God has seen Israel’s suffering and heard their cries, and now He acts—through Moses.
Application: God changes the world not only by miracles but through people willing to be sent.

🔹 5. Moses’ Objections and God’s Assurance

Moses asks, “Who am I?” God’s response isn’t flattery but the heart of every calling: “I will be with you.”
Lesson: It’s not about who you are, but who is with you.

🔹 6. God’s Name Revealed – “I AM WHO I AM”

Moses wants to know what name to give, and God declares Himself “I AM WHO I AM”—a name of being, constancy, eternity, presence, and faithfulness.
Spiritual Principle: God is not a distant deity of the past but the ever-present “I AM” in your life today.

🔹 7. God’s Promised Deliverance Despite Opposition

God foresees Pharaoh’s resistance and the need for signs but assures Moses that Israel will leave Egypt with favor and blessings.
Application: God knows your journey and its obstacles—and promises you will not depart empty-handed.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟢 Summary

Exodus 3 is not just Moses’ call story—it serves as the model for every divine calling:

  • God calls personally

  • God reveals His character

  • God entrusts a mission

  • God answers our fears

  • God promises His presence

Moses didn’t become a deliverer by his own strength but through the power of the One who sent him.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔴 Message for Us Today

This story speaks to you, too. Perhaps you find yourself in a “wilderness” season—times of retreat, uncertainty, or questioning your purpose. Then God’s voice comes to you as well:

  • “I see your pain.”

  • “I have a mission for you.”

  • “I am with you.”

  • “I AM WHO I AM—your God.”

The “burning bush” still appears today—in a sermon, a conversation, or a Bible verse that won’t let go of you. The question is: Will you draw near? Will you listen? Will you say, “Here I am”?

══════════════════════════════════════════════

💬 Reflection Question

“God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called.”

~~~~~⛺~~~~~

📆 June 8 – 14, 2025

📆 WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

📖 Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 10

✨ The Tower of Babel

📖 Read online here

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔵 Introduction

After the Flood, Noah’s family was to repopulate the cleansed earth. But soon Shem, Ham, and Japheth revealed distinct character traits that persisted in their descendants. At the center stands the sinful building project on the plain of Shinar: a city with a tower meant to reach the heavens. God’s intervention by confusing their language halted construction and simultaneously fulfilled His plan to scatter humanity across the earth.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟡 Commentary

1. Background and Noah’s Prophecy

1.1 The Three Sons and Their Lines

    • Noah’s blessing on Shem and Japheth versus his curse on Canaan.

    • Inherited traits: godliness in Shem’s descendants; corruption in Ham’s line.

1.2 Consequences for Their Descendants

    • Shem: God’s chosen people and heirs of the covenant.

    • Japheth: Participants in the blessings of the Gospel.

    • Canaan: Degeneration into pagan idol worship and eventual slavery.

2. Settlement in Shinar and the Tower Construction

2.1 Reasons for Unity and Building

    • Desire for security and unity after a shared history.

    • Fertile land and a false sense of independence from divine threat.

2.2 Architecture as a Symbol of Power and Religion

    • The city as the center of a future world empire.

    • The tower as a monument to human wisdom, security, and idol worship.

2.3 Motives and Misbelief

    • Doubt in God’s promise: “No further Flood will come.”

    • Quest for scientific “understanding” of the Flood’s causes.

3. God’s Intervention and Judgment

3.1 Confusion of Languages

    • The relay system of communication collapses.

    • Complete dispersion through incomprehensible speech.

3.2 Destruction of the Structure and Scattering

    • A lightning strike as a sign of divine displeasure.

    • Fulfillment of God’s original plan: distribution of nations and languages.

4. Theological Significance

  • A warning against human arrogance and estrangement from God.

  • Demonstration of God’s patience, mercy, and righteous judgment through history.

  • A foreshadowing of later “Babel” phenomena: unity apart from God’s Word leads to chaos.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟢 Summary

The Tower of Babel illustrates how human pride and the attempt to unite independently of God lead to confusion, dispersion, and divine judgment. God’s intervention preserved His original design to fill the earth with diverse nations and languages.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔴 Message for Us Today

“Babel” projects still exist: ideologies that challenge God’s authority and promise unity apart from biblical truth. We are reminded to align our plans with God’s Word and to approach His sovereignty with humility.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

💬 Reflection Question

What “towers” are we building today—in technology, culture, or religion—that draw us away from God? How can we foster genuine unity through obedience to truth?

~~~~~⛺~~~~~

📆 June 8 – 14, 2025

📆 WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

📖 Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 11

✨ The Tower of Babel

📖 Read online here

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔵 Introduction

After the Babel dispersion and worldwide idolatry, God chose Abraham from Shem’s line to preserve His law and promises for future generations. Born into a family surrounded by pagan superstitions, Abraham faithfully responded to God’s call and thus became the father of the nation from which the Savior of the world would come.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟡 Commentary

1. Historical and Theological Background

1.1 The World after Babel

    • Idolatry spreads and people turn away from God.

    • God allows the unrepentant to follow their own paths.

1.2 Shem’s Line and the Preservation of Faith

    • A continuous transmission of divine revelations from Adam through Noah and Shem.

    • Abraham as heir of this sacred heritage.

2. God’s Promise to Abraham

2.1 Promises and Conditions

    • Many descendants and a great name.

    • Through him, all nations on earth will be blessed.

2.2 Testing through Obedience

    • The command to leave his homeland and relations.

    • Faith described as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

3. Abraham’s Responses and Experiences

3.1 Departure for Haran and Canaan

    • Obediently sets out into the unknown, accompanied by relatives and Lot.

    • Key stops: Haran as a temporary home, then Shechem and Bethel—each marked by an altar.

3.2 Life and Trials in Canaan

    • A fertile land occupied by pagans with their altars.

    • Abraham builds altars to signify God’s presence.

3.3 Famine and Flight to Egypt

    • A test of humility, patience, and faith.

    • Abraham’s lapse of faith: presenting Sarah as his sister.

3.4 God’s Protection and Lessons Learned

    • Pharaoh is afflicted by plagues, then honors Abraham.

    • Lessons about God’s safeguarding and the consequences of human distrust.

4. Theological Insights

  • True faith requires leaving behind familiar securities.

  • Trials serve to purify character and prepare for God’s work.

  • God’s promises remain steadfast despite human shortcomings.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🟢 Summary

God called Abraham to leave a pagan environment and follow Him in faith. Abraham obeyed, faced tests in Canaan and Egypt, yet remained faithful despite his mistakes. In doing so, he laid the foundation for the chosen people and revealed God’s protection and patience.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

🔴 Message for Us Today

We too are invited to trust God’s promises and may be called to leave our comfort zones. Trials expose our weaknesses, but they also shape our character and demonstrate God’s faithfulness even in our failures.

══════════════════════════════════════════════

💬 Reflection Question

What “callings” from God in your life might require stepping into uncertainty and making sacrifices? How can you express your faith through obedience and trust in your daily life?

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/8-6-2025-exodus-chapter-3-believe-his-prophets/

8.6.2025 | When God’s words touch our hearts | HEART ANCHOR | Youth Devotional

By

🗓 8.6.2025 | Like Honey on the Tongue | HEART ANCHOR
🌱 When God’s words touch our hearts
📖 Psalm 119:103

⸻

📖 Bible Text

“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
– Psalm 119:103

⸻

✨ Devotional

Imagine taking a spoonful of pure honey: at first you taste only a delicate sweetness that makes you want to close your eyes. Then the warm, creamy flavor spreads in your mouth and makes you blissful. In exactly this way the psalmist describes how he experiences God’s words.

God’s Word is not merely information but an experience: it tastes sweet because it brings life, offers comfort, and shows the way. When we read the Bible, we experience in our inner senses the warmth, the comfort, and the clarity that dwell in every verse. It is a flavor for heart and soul that nourishes and strengthens us.

⸻

📝 Story – “The Honey Treasure in the Jacket Pocket”

Lea was fifteen and life wasn’t easy. Things were stumbling along at school, there was fighting at home, and in the evenings she often felt alone. One day she found, in her mother’s jacket pocket, a small jar with Bible-verse stickers and a tiny plastic spoon. On it was written: “Give it a try: Psalm 119:103.”

Curious, Lea opened the jar, pulled out a note, and read:
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

She laughed. A verse about honey—how silly! But she took the spoon and pretended to eat honey. Suddenly she remembered that her grandmother used to speak of “spiritual honey.” So she searched her room for the Bible—it was way down on the dusty bookshelf. She opened Psalm 119 and read the words out loud:

“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

Something happened: in that simple sentence she felt comfort for the first time. The school problems, the quarrels, all the worries—for a moment, they seemed less heavy. It was as if she had a tiny drop of real honey on her tongue. That evening she decided to read a small portion of the Bible each day. And every time she found a verse that touched her, she wrote it on a slip of paper and placed it in the jar. Before long, the jar became her own personal “Pot of Encouragement Honey.”

⸻

🧠 Thoughts on the Devotional

  • Warmth instead of Cold: God’s Word meets us not cold or abstract but warmly and personally. Every verse invites us straight into the heart.

  • Closeness instead of Distance: Just as honey sweetens everyday life, the promises of the Bible sweeten our lives—they let us feel: I am not alone.

  • Direction instead of Confusion: When we don’t know which way to go, the Bible gives us clarity: it shows us how to love, how to forgive, and how to learn trust.

Psalm 119:103 reminds me that God is not contained in theories, but in lived, honest words that want to strengthen us. His promises “taste” like security and hope.

⸻

💡 Impulses for Today

  • “Biblical Spoonful of Honey”: Take five minutes today to read a Bible verse unfamiliar to you—slowly read it out loud. Close your eyes and notice what sensation it stirs in you. Which word feels especially sweet to you right now?

  • Reminder Post‐it: Write your favorite Bible verse—perhaps Psalm 119:103—on a small note and stick it where you’ll see it at least five times today (mirror, phone case, notebook). Each time you see it, say to yourself briefly: “God’s Word strengthens me.”

  • Honey‐Tea Meeting: Meet a friend for tea or juice and share what Bible verse has encouraged you recently. Intentionally share a passage that felt “sweet” to your heart—and pray for each other’s strengthening.

⸻

🙏 Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

You have given us Your Word so that it tastes like fresh honey in our soul. Help us to discover anew each day the richness of Your promises. Grant us eyes that see how sweet Your words are, and ears that listen closely when You comfort and encourage us.

When we become lost in worries and fears, remind us that You strengthen us with Your truth. Give us the courage to open the Bible with clear hearts and to develop a renewed longing for You. Let Your Word become so alive that even in difficult times we find comfort and share it with others.

Bless us so that we pass on Your Word—like honey that flows sweetly over the lips and sweetens everything that is fleeting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/8-6-2025-when-gods-words-touch-our-hearts-heart-anchor-youth-devotional/

Allusions, Images, Symbols – Lesson 11.Ruth and Esther | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley

By

Series ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS with Pastor Mark Finley
Lesson 11. Ruth and Esther
Divine Providence and the Story of Redemption in the Great Controversy
Lesson 11 invites us to discover the deep connections between the accounts of Ruth and Esther and the great spiritual conflict. In both stories, God’s care meets us in the midst of hardship—whether through Boaz’s saving hand or Esther’s courageous intervention at the royal court. At the same time, the claims of Satan and the dark context in which God protects and delivers His people are revealed. The typology of Boaz as a foreshadowing of Christ and the parallels to biblical prophecy point to God’s comprehensive plan to overcome rebellion and suffering. Thus, this lesson encourages us to recognize God’s sovereign guidance in both small and large matters and to fix our hope firmly on His ultimate intervention.
Content:
11.1 Famine in “The House of Bread”
God’s Caring Presence amid Human Need
The account of the famine in Bethlehem vividly shows how the consequences of human rebellion alienate us from God’s original blessing. Although the earth still yields abundance, our greed and selfishness lead to scarcity and suffering. Yet even in this apparent emptiness, God’s unfailing faithfulness is revealed: He remains present and acts in history without violating our free will. Naomi’s and Ruth’s plight reminds us that we share responsibility for our situation, but that does not stop Him from offering rescue and hope. The story encourages us to trust that God will one day finally overcome sin and suffering.
11.2 Ruth and Boaz
The Redeeming Kinsman as a Type of Christ
In the encounter between Ruth and Boaz, God’s provident care is revealed in a unique way. Boaz’s kindness takes on even greater significance when Naomi realizes he is also the kinsman-redeemer who can secure her inheritance. This makes clear that our spiritual poverty need not be the end of the story, for God’s salvation comes through one who fully understands our plight. In Boaz, we see a picture of Christ, who not only acts generously but also unites Himself with our condition. His incarnation and sacrifice show that God takes us as His bride despite our brokenness. This truth invites us to derive our identity not from our own efforts but from His redeeming love.
11.3 Boaz as Redeemer
The True Heir: Christ’s Victory over Satan’s Claim
The account of Boaz’s intervention at the city gate demonstrates that love and justice go hand in hand: Boaz is prepared to stand for Ruth and secure her claim. Yet a “closer kinsman” symbolizes Satan’s claim on humanity, asserted through guilt and sin. Just as Boaz bypasses the nearer relative to redeem Ruth, so Christ overcomes Satan’s claim on us by His vicarious sacrifice. The sandal exchange at the gate underscores that ownership and legal right are only truly transferred through payment of the price—Christ’s blood. This image invites us to place our trust not in our own works but in the only One worthy to redeem us.
11.4 Haman and Satan
The Power-Hungry One and His Eternal Adversary
Haman embodies Satan’s pride and obsession with power by elevating himself above all other princes and demanding their homage. Like Lucifer, he rejects any subordination to God’s sovereignty and directs his wrath at those who remain faithful. The parallel in Revelation shows that Satan’s strategy is the same from then until the end: he offers wealth and security but demands total devotion. Yet the faithful—whether in Esther’s story or in John’s vision—resist his demands and thereby affirm God’s ultimate rule. Their steadfastness demonstrates that true loyalty springs not from coerced worship but from unshakable trust in the Redeemer. Finally, this narrative teaches us that those who hold fast in the little things will be victorious in the ultimate test.
11.5 For Such a Time as This
Hope for the Final Act in the Great Controversy
Studying prophecy must not lead us into fear and despair but should keep before us the red thread of divine promise until the end. Though severe trials lie ahead, the story of Esther and the vision in Revelation 12 remind us that God never abandons His bride. Just as Esther was chosen “for such a time as this” to rescue her people, so we are not without divine assistance in the end times. The King Himself advocates for us, and the promise of deliverance is as certain as the announcement of tribulation. Those who read prophecy through to its liberating conclusion maintain their trust in God’s final victory. Therefore, it is worthwhile to keep the big picture in view so that hope is not lost in the details.
11.6 Summary
God’s Saving Hand in the Great Controversy
The stories of Ruth and Esther show how God’s love and care remain effective even in times of need and oppression. In Ruth, God’s promise is revealed through Boaz, the redeemer who rescues the childless family and thus points to Christ as the true Redeemer. The parallels to Satan’s claim—seen in Job’s trial, the dispute over Moses, and the temptation of Christ—make clear that the enemy seeks a “closer kinsman” to claim us. In Esther, we see how God protects His people through seemingly coincidental turns of events and courageous intermediaries. Both narratives encourage us to trust in God’s sovereign salvation in both small and great matters. They invite us to embrace the biblical story of redemption in all its scope, both as a challenge and a comfort until the very end.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/allusions-images-symbols-lesson-11-ruth-and-esther-sabbath-school-with-pastor-mark-finley/

5 Tips for Living Longer and Stronger | Episode 4 | ABUNDANT LIVING | with Ted Wilson

By

5 Tips for Living Longer and Stronger | Episode 4 | ABUNDANT LIVING | with Ted Wilson
Want to boost your energy, improve your health, and live longer?
In this episode of The Abundant Life series, Pastor Ted Wilson shares the inspiring story of Hulda Crooks, who began exercising in her 70s and went on to climb 97 mountains—including Mt. Fuji at age 91! Discover the surprising spiritual and physical benefits of regular movement, and learn how to begin making exercise a habit—even if you’re starting small.
From walking to strength-building, this episode offers practical tips to help you stay active, prevent disease, and enjoy a fuller, healthier life.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/5-tips-for-living-longer-and-stronger-episode-4-abundant-living-with-ted-wilson/

Lesson 10.Upon Whom the Ends Have Come | 10.7 Questions | ALLUSIONS, IMAGES, SYMBOLS | LIVING FAITH

By

⛪ Lesson 10: Upon Whom the Ends Have Come

📘 10.7 Questions

………………………………………………………………….

🟦 Introduction

We live in a time full of tension. On one hand, as Christians we are called to be light in the world, to reach people with the Gospel, and to bear witness to the truth. On the other hand, Scripture urgently warns us not to let the world influence or defile us.

This tension accompanies the life of every believer: How can we live in society without adopting its patterns of thought and lifestyle? How can we be around people who do not know God without absorbing their aimlessness ourselves?

The biblical accounts we have studied this week—about Noah, Lot, Moses, and humanity’s ultimate decision—challenge us to think more deeply about our responsibility, our hope, and God’s sovereign action.

This introduction aims to set a framework, preparing us to focus on the important questions every faithful believer must ask in order to live faithfully in a world that is increasingly drifting away from God.

………………………………………………………………….

📖 Answers to the Questions

📌 Question 1: Jesus told His disciples that they are in the world but not of the world (see John 15:19; 17:14–16). How do we reconcile our responsibility to win the world with the need to keep ourselves “unstained by the world” (James 1:27)?

Answer:
Jesus sent us into the world—not into a monastery, not into isolation, but right into relationships, challenges, and tensions. We are called to love, serve, and bear witness. At the same time, James (1:27) warns that true godliness consists in staying “unstained by the world.”

This means: We immerse ourselves, but we do not lose ourselves. Like a boat on the water—it only fulfills its purpose when it floats, but it sinks if the water gets inside.

✨ Spiritual Principle

Relationship without merging, influence without conforming, love without compromise.

🧩 Application in Daily Life

– Use social media intentionally: be a light rather than get lost in it.
– Make clear decisions in relationships: do they draw you closer to Jesus, or do they pull you away?
– Set aside daily times of silence with God to recalibrate your “inner compass.”

📌 Question 2: What does Noah’s public ministry before the Flood teach us about the progression of the great conflict? In what way do we hold the same role today?

Answer:
Noah was a “herald of righteousness” (2 Peter 2:5) in a time of profound moral darkness. His public ministry consisted not only of words—it was his entire way of life. Building the Ark was simultaneously a warning, an act of faith, and a sign of hope.

Just like Noah, we live in the end times. Our “Ark” is faith in Jesus, His grace, and His coming Kingdom. Our calling: to live boldly, persistently, and uncompromisingly—and to invite others through our witness.

✨ Spiritual Principle

A believer’s life itself is a sermon—either toward salvation or toward judgment.

🧩 Application in Daily Life

– Consciously build your “Ark”: character, relationships, community.
– Do not give up, even if you are mocked. Truth requires perseverance.
– Be a voice of hope in the world—both in word and in deed.

📌 Question 3: Before God consumes the wicked with fire from heaven (as He did with Sodom), He raises them from the dead and allows Satan to work among them for a short time (Revelation 20:7–9). What reasons can you think of for why this must be the necessary final step before God sets everything right?

Answer:
At first glance, it seems strange: Why resurrect them only to kill them again? Yet here God’s infinite justice becomes evident. God wants everyone to see and understand—even the lost—that His judgment is righteous.

Satan is released one final time to show that, even after a thousand years without influence, he does not change—and neither do his followers. No one can ever say, “I had no chance.” God’s judgment is not impulsive, but open, understandable, and just.

✨ Spiritual Principle

God’s justice is perfect—and His patience is boundless.

🧩 Application in Daily Life

– Learn to trust God, even when you do not yet understand His actions.
– Avoid judging others hastily—God knows the whole picture.
– Recognize: Every day is an invitation to grace, as long as it lasts.

📌 Question 4: What warnings do you find for your own life as you reflect on the accounts you studied this week? What do these accounts teach you about your hope in Christ?

Answer:
Whether Noah, Lot, or Moses—they all lived in dark times. Yet their hope was not in politics, technology, or self-improvement. Their hope was in a God who sees, saves, and intervenes at the right time.

Today we face similar challenges: judgments flood the world—morally, socially, environmentally. But our hope remains the same: Jesus Christ. He is the Rock, the Ark, the saving hand.

✨ Spiritual Principle

Our hope is not that this world will get better—but that Jesus will return.

🧩 Application in Daily Life

– Maintain a living hope: read the Bible daily, pray, connect with other believers.
– Recognize: your life is embedded in a much larger plan.
– Live as if Jesus could come today—but work as if He will come tomorrow.

………………………………………………………………….

✅ Conclusion

These questions do not lead us to academic knowledge, but to a deep decision of the heart. We stand in the current of time—between judgment and grace, between calling and temptation. Our task: remain watchful, remain faithful, remain connected.

………………………………………………………………….

💭 Thought of the Day

“You cannot save the world—but you can make a sign. For truth. For grace. For Jesus.”

………………………………………………………………….

✍ Illustration – The Sound of Another World

It was a cold, windy morning in Berlin. Gray sky, crowded streets, hurried U-bahn trains. Amid all the noise, Julian, age 32, a software developer at a rising startup, moved through the station. From the outside, his life seemed “successful”: an apartment in a trendy neighborhood, a good salary, smart friends, travel, a gym membership. Yet inside he felt a fracture. Not loud or glaring—more like a background note that never quite went away. Like a distant yearning.

Julian had grown up in a Christian home. His mother often prayed with him at night, sharing stories of Noah, Moses, and Jesus. As a teenager, all of that felt too restrictive, too “alien to the world out there.” He wanted to fit in, build a career, have fun. And yet—on some days, it all caught up with him again.

That morning, on the U2 platform, an elderly woman entered. She wore a gentle, warm gaze and carried a well-worn Bible under her arm. She sat right next to him—though the car was half empty. He didn’t mind. As he stood to exit, she said only: “God will remind you of your calling.” He looked at her—her eyes seemed to look right through him. He said nothing, and the doors closed.

At home that evening, he lay awake for a long time. Her words would not let him go. What am I called to? Who am I—really? He opened a closet door and found an old Bible from his confirmation. He opened it at random. It landed on the Epistle of James: “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

That was the moment. It was as though something inside him burst forth—not loudly, but inevitably. In the following days, he kept reading: about Noah, who built and preached for 120 years; about Lot, who fled from Sodom; about Moses, prepared in the wilderness; about a final decision, a resurrection for judgment, as described in Revelation 20.

He began to ask questions. Why do we live as though everything here is eternal? Why do we build on things that perish? Why do we talk about love yet ignore God, who is love itself?

A few weeks later, Julian quit his job. Not out of escape—but out of clarity. He began working at a residential project for youth with troubled backgrounds. He used his programming skills to give them new opportunities—and told them about a God who has not forgotten them.

Some of his friends thought he was crazy. Others ignored him. Yet he felt: he was finally on the right path. Not an easy one—but a genuine one. One with depth. One with meaning.

One evening, as he walked through the park, he thought again of that woman on the train. He whispered softly, nearly to himself: “Thank you for reminding me.”

The wind rustled through the trees. And for a moment, it was as if another world echoed through them. The world for which we were truly created.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-10-upon-whom-the-ends-have-come-10-7-questions-allusions-images-symbols-living-faith/

About Intercer

Intercer is a website with biblical materials in Romanian, English, Hungarian and other languages. We want to bring the light from God's Word to peoples homes. Intercer provides quality Christian resources...[Read More]

Lucian Web Service


Intercer is proudly sponsored by Lucian Web Service - Professional Web Services, Wordpress Websites, Marketing and Affiliate Info. Lucian worked as a subcontractor with Simpleupdates, being one of the programmers for the Adventist Church Connect software. He also presented ACC/ASC workshops... [read more]

Archives

Categories