S100; April 29, 2018 on Sunday;  

Synopsis Of Isaiah, Chapters 54-66 Inclusive

This call for reformation as set forth here is the direct result of the study of the 13 chapters in the book of Isaiah, as devised by the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and presented to the Churches in the entire organization throughout the world. These lessons were taught in the Sabbath School department during January, February, and March of the year 1929, and beginning with the 54th chapter, ended with the 66th. We believe the hand of GOD was leading, and that these particular lessons came at an appointed time by divine direction, with intention to arouse His people to action from the lukewarm Laodicean condition, and spiritual feebleness. {SR1: 135.1}

In Volume 3, page 492, we read: “General Conference, which is the highest authority that GOD has upon Earth.” (“General Conference” spoken of here is not one man’s opinion, but a General Conference of brethren assembled from all parts of the field, as described in Gospel Workers, page 489: “But when, in a General Conference, the judgment of brethren assembled from all parts of the field is exercised. Private independence and private judgment must not be stubbornly maintained but surrendered”). For this reason, GOD honored the General Conference, and sent the lessons through that channel, with the intention to bring forth a reformation in the entire denomination in one single quarter of Sabbath School studies. {SR1: 135.2}

These 13 chapters of Isaiah are one continuous letter written for the Church. Though they have been in the Bible for many centuries, they were intended for us at this present time, and stand as a direct epistle to the church now. The 54th chapter is the beginning of the letter, and it ends with the 66th. The following reasons are given for believing thus. {SR1: 135.3}

S99; April 28, 2018 on SABBATH;

Time Of Spiritual Hunger

“Moreover He said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break his staff of bread in Jerusalem: And they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment; That they may want bread and water, and be astonied one with another, and consume away for their iniquity.” Ezek. 4:16, 17. The 13th verse applies to the time of the 390 years; Ezek. 4:16, 17, to the time of the 40 years. The beginning of the 16th verse shows that there is a break in the prophecy, for we read: “Moreover HE said unto me”, that is, besides, or furthermore. “I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem” (I will cut down, or set it on the decrease). “That they shall eat bread by weight and with care, and drink water by measure and with astonishment”: That is, sparingly, until their supply of bread is exhausted, and they become hungry. “Astonied” (astonishment): That is, we would say that we have the Truth, or are GOD’s people, but we do not understand why thus and so; Power is lacking, and there is something wrong. {SR1: 130.1}

The 17th verse is the fulfillment of the prophecy contained in Ezek. 4:16. The Douay version seems to make it clearer from which Ezek. 4:17, is here quoted: “So that when bread and water fail every man may fall against his brother, and they may pine away in their iniquity.” The beginning of the verse in the Greek, and Bulgarian are the same with the exception that the word “people” is used instead of “brother”. The Hebrew translation renders: “In order that they may want bread and water, and be confounded one with the other and pine away for their iniquity.” “So that when bread and water fail every man may fall” (Douay): That is, in the time of the 40-year period, they will exhaust their supply of bread, and water (spiritual) and become real hungry so that they may discover their mistake. Quoting Testimonies to Ministers, page 419: “GOD requires certain things of HIS people; if they say, I will not give up my heart to do this thing, the LORD lets them go on in their supposed wise Judgment without heavenly wisdom, until this scripture (Isa. 28:13) is Fulfilled. You are not to say, I will follow the LORD’s guidance up to a certain point that is in harmony with MY Judgment, and then hold fast to your own ideas, refusing to be molded after the LORD’s similitude. Let the question be asked, Is this the will of the LORD? Not, Is this the Opinion or Judgment of ________?” “But the Word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.” Isa. 28:13. {SR1: 130.2}

Testimonies to Ministers, pages 105-107: “We are not to think, as did the Jews, that our own ideas and opinions are infallible; nor with the papists, that certain individuals are the sole guardians of Truth and Knowledge, that men have no right to search the Scriptures for themselves, but must accept the explanations given by the Fathers of the Church….Those who allow prejudice to bar the mind against the reception of Truth can not receive the divine enlightenment. Yet, when a view of Scripture is presented, many do not ask, Is it true,–in harmony with GOD’s Word? but, By whom is it advocated? and unless it comes through the very channel that pleases them, they do not accept it. So thoroughly satisfied are they with their own ideas, that they will not examine the Scripture evidence, with a desire to learn, but refuse to be interested, merely because of their prejudices. {SR1: 131.1}

“The LORD often works where we least expect HIM; HE surprises us by revealing HIS Power through Instruments of HIS own choice, while HE passes by the men to whom we have looked as those through whom Light should come. GOD desires us to receive the Truth upon its own merits,–because it is Truth….But beware of rejecting that which is truth. The great danger with our people has been that of depending upon men, and making flesh their arm. Those who have not been in the habit of searching the Bible for themselves, or weighing evidence, have confidence in the leading men, and accept the decision they make; and thus many will reject the very messages GOD sends to HIS people, if these leading brethren do not accept them. {SR1: 131.2}

“No one should claim that he has all the Light there is for GOD’s people. The LORD will not tolerate this. HE has said, ‘I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.’ Even if all our leading men should refuse Light and Truth, that door will still remain open. The LORD will raise up men who will give the people the Message for this time….Suppose a brother held a view that differed from yours, and he should come to you, proposing that you sit down with him and make an investigation of that point in the Scriptures; should you rise up, filled with prejudice, and condemn his ideas, while refusing to give him a candid hearing? The only right way would be to sit down as Christians, and investigate the position presented, in the Light of GOD’s Word, which will reveal Truth and unmask error. To ridicule his ideas would not weaken his position in the least if it were false, or strengthen your position if it were True. If the pillars of our faith will not stand the test of investigation, it is time that we knew it. There must be no spirit of Pharisaism cherished among us.” Though one may stubbornly dispute the direct application of the scriptures quoted here, certainly none would question the lesson taught in this publication and yet claim to be in harmony with the movement. {SR1: 132.1}

S98; April 27, 2018 on Friday;

Separation In Principle, Rule Or Guide

“Moreover take thou unto thee an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege against it. This shall be a sign to the house of Israel.” Ezek. 4:3. “Take thou an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the City [Church]“: A symbol of an impregnable separation between the 2 Classes(SDA & DSDA). This does not mean that they do not see, or speak to one another, but a Separation in Principle, Rule, or Guide. “And set thy face against it”: As a general of armies sets his face against another nation, with intent to conquer. “This shall be a sign to the house of Israel”: The sign is to those who are marked or sealed; namely, the 144,000, for they(DSDA) are Israel, The True. {SR1: 129.2}

S97; April 26, 2018 on Thursday;

The Siege

“Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it the City, even Jerusalem.” Ezek. 4:1. The Hebrew translation reads: “Engrave” upon it a City; namely “Jerusalem,” (the City: A symbol of the Church membership). Ezekiel was told to engrave a City, and call it Jerusalem, and it must be engraved upon a tile. Paper or skin would not do, for it would not be as durable as tile. If it is engraved on a tile it cannot be erased. The thought is that the prophecy will surely come to pass, and after it once becomes history, one cannot erase the things portrayed; it is there to stay through all ages. (The tile mentioned here is not manufactured. It is a natural luminar tile, and quarried in large, self-separated slabs which in certain sections of that country is found in a great abundance. It is being largely or exclusively used for roofing and flooring.) {SR1: 128.1}

Ezek. 4:2: “And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and cast a mount against it, set the camp also against it, and set battering rams against it round about.” “Lay siege against it”: That is, invade the City (the Church) by an army to compel its surrender; endeavor to obtain possession of the City,–the Church. “And build a fort against it”: A fort around a City makes it secure, so “build a fort against it” means to make sure that none escape. “And cast a mount”: the word “Mount” in the Greek translation is rendered (Proho’mata), meaning “Ramparts”, which is an embankment surrounding a fort, thus making every effort and precaution to secure the City. “Set the camp also against it”: That is, make temporary lodging places. The thought is,–make preparation to remain there until you have conquered the City. “And set battering rams against it round about”: Or, as in margin, “Chief Leaders”: Meaning an instrument with which to blow or strike. “Ram” is a male sheep, which is used as a symbol of GOD’s men, and they are to batter around about until the City is taken. The instrument which they batter with is a clear, cutting, and convincing Bible Truth. {SR1: 128.2}

The “City” (Jerusalem) is GOD’s Church; namely, the Seventh-day Adventists (Israel). GOD Himself organized this Church by a Prophet(E.G.White), and there is a great deal of difference between this Church, and the Churches during the Reformation from Luther’s time onward. GOD permitted HIS people to be voted out of the Church(SDA) by the majority in times past, and they were compelled to start Aanother Movement(DSDA) until the next step they were to make, and so on. In this case, GOD is to deal with the entire body. Those(DSDA) who Sigh and Cry for the abominations that are done in the Church will be sealed by the man with the writer’s inkhorn. Those who are determined to do evil, that is, do contrary to the rules laid down by the Spirit of GOD through the Testimonies for the Church will be destroyed by the 5 men with the slaughter weapons of Ezekiel 9. None can escape, for the City is besieged fortified, and made sure. It is a fact, that in every age where GOD demonstrated HIS Truth and purpose in Clear Lines, after being rejected, that people suffered the vengeance of the All-Powerful and great GOD. For instance, the anti-diluvians, cities of Sodom, Egypt, Canaanites, Babylon, and ancient Jerusalem. {SR1: 129.1}

S96; April 25, 2018 on Wednesday;

“7” is the Perfect, Biblical Number

In this Prophecy we find there are only 6 portions, and only 6 steps have been made. Luther, Knox, Wesley, Campbell, Miller and White. The number “6” is Not a Perfect Number. It is evident then, that there is Still Another Portion to Follow, and a Step to Climb. “7” is the Perfect, Biblical Number. The question is, Why was not the 7 Portion included in this prophecy? Because the 6 were Polluted; defiled with man’s preparation, man’s thoughts, and plans have been injected and followed, which, in GOD’s sight are as “Dung it is not to be so with the “7”, for it is the Last(The Message of Prophet Houteff); it Must be “PURE”. This Last Portion, Pure and Undefiled, is Represented by the Angel of Rev. 18:1 (The Message of Prophet Houteff), “And after these things I saw another Angel come down from heaven, having Great Power; and the Earth was Lightened with his Glory (The last Prophet after the Prophet E.White is the Prophet V. Houteff).” It is at this time that Isaiah’s prophecy will be Fulfilled. Isa. 52:1, 2: “Awake, awake: put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy Beautiful Garments, O Jerusalem, the Holy City: For Henceforth there shall No More Come into thee the Uncircumcised and the Unclean. Shake thyself from the Dust; Arise, and Sit Down, O Jerusalem: Loose thyself from the Bands of thy Neck, O captive daughter of Zion [GOD’s Pure Church(DSDA)].” {SR1: 126.2}

Note the last part of the first verse: “For henceforth there shall No More Come into thee the Uncircumcised and the Unclean.” There has always been in the Church the uncircumcised, the unclean, and unconverted, in all her history, but here the prophet declares there shall be “No More”. Let us give Thanks to our GOD for this Precious Promise, and for the Revelation of HIS Word. Zephaniah also declares, “The remnant of Israel(DSDA) shall Not Do Iniquity, Nor Speak Lies, neither shall a Deceitful Tongue be Found in Their Mouth: For they shall Feed and Lie Down and None Shall Make Them Afraid.” In Prophets and Kings, page 725, we read: “Clad in the armor of CHRIST’s Righteousness, the Church(DSDA) is to enter upon her Final Conflict. ‘Fair as the Moon, Clear as the Sun, and Terrible as an Army with Banners’, She(DSDA) is to go forth into all the World, Conquering and to Conquer.” {SR1: 126.3}

It could be explained that this brings us to the opening of the 7th Seal of Rev. 8:1. The Church on the 7th Step, under the 7th Seal, and in the 7th Trumpet. By this we know we are on the borders of Eternity. Would the lips of any of us utter the words, “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved?” But how shall we attain this perfection? It will not be easy. Unless we make an effort we shall never reach the mark, for the enemy is not leaving one string loose. He(Lucifer & his Angels) has Interfered all the Way, in every Step, and every Part of the Truth, and his plans are stronger now than ever before. Nevertheless, prophecy has declared that the 144,000 have not bowed a knee to Baal, “and in their mouth was found No Guile: For they are Without Fault before the throne of GOD(Study & Trust & Perform all the latest messages through E. White & V. Hoteff).” At the present time the denomination employs about 10,000 evangelical workers, but what will it be when 144,000 without guile, spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, filled with the Spirit of GOD, compass the globe? Such is the beginning of the 7th step. No wonder the prophet declared, “the uncircumcised and the unclean shall no more come into thee(DSDA)”. “And I shall make her a strong nation.” Micah 4:7. {SR1: 127.1}

While the prophecy of the 430 years finds its beginning with the Reformation by Luther, and others, the lesson is for this time, and the people at this age. Never before has this prophecy been understood, and until now no one ever received much from it, but when the time is fulfilled, God makes it known. Thus has He led His people on and on. The verses not commented on will be considered now. {SR1: 127.2}

S95; April 24, 2018 on Tuesday;

The 40 Days And What Transpire Within

Thus far, the 390 years have been explained, and we shall now consider the 40 days,–or Years. After Ezekiel had accomplished the 390 days, he was told to turn now to his right side and lie on it 40 days. Unlike the 390 days, he is not to Eat anything, but Fast the entire 40 days, and during this period of time he must Lie on his Right side. As we have explained before, if one should Lie on his Left side the stomach can not Empty itself; but now he must Lie on his Right side. This position would give his stomach a chance to Empty itself. Naturally, if the Stomach would Empty and could not take other Food, he would become Hungry (Symbol of Spiritual Hunger). {SR1: 125.1}

The Symbol is, that the Church has been on a Spiritual Decline for 40 years, and has had No New Spiritual Food(Prophet Houteff Message) to Feed upon. Some may say, “We have the Bible and the Testimonies and we Feed on Them.” It is True we have had them, but they have been Closed to us, for we did not make proper use of the truth we have had, and it is a fact that the Church has had No New Light(Prophet Houteff Message) upon Scriptures that were not understood 40 years ago. {SR1: 125.2}

The 40-year period began in 1890, according to the chart on pages 112-113, at which time the 390 years Ended. The time has about elapsed, and now we must have food or else we shall die, and God in His mercy has remembered His people and is sending them an invitation to draw near for another good feast. {SR1: 125.3}

Would you, brethren draw near for the great supper? Or will you make an excuse? Will you say, “I have brought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.” Or will your answer be, “I have bought five yoke of oxen and I go to prove them.” Or will it be that you have “married a wife and therefore I cannot come.” Remember that “the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind”: From the “highways and hedges” will not hesitate; the house will be Filled. “For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden(?) shall Taste of MY Supper.” See Luke 14:16-24. {SR1: 126.1}

S94; April 23, 2018 on Monday;

Explanation Of Ezekiel 4:12, 14, 15

Wonderful prophecy as it is, the saddest part now is to be told.

The Scripture about to be quoted has perhaps never been read publicly or reproduced in an literature, but if it was never to be studied out, read in public, or published, God would never have placed it in the Bible. However, it is there, no doubt for a purpose, and must be considered. The quotation as found in Ezek. 4:12, 14, 15, reads as follows:– “And thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight….Then said I, Oh Lord God! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: For from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth. Then he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee cow’s dung for man’s dung, and thou shalt prepare thy bread therewith.” {SR1: 123.3}

The prophet was told that he could not use wood, or coal to bake the cakes upon, but that he should use “dung that cometh out of a man.” To Ezekiel it was too repulsive, and he pleaded to be excused. The Lord made an Allowance, not by compulsion, but for Ezekiel’s sake only, by telling Ezekiel to bake it with “cow’s dung.” The 13th verse gives an explanation of the symbol as follows: “The symbol is: Every portion of truth that has come so far, has been polluted, including this not with standing all the instructions given us, line upon line, and precept upon precept. The picture tells the story; Symbols Do Not Lie. Instead of being offended because we are told of our failings, we should only Praise GOD that in HIS Mercy HE has made a call for Rreformation, that we may not be left to perish in our sins, but are given an opportunity to choose whom we will serve. {SR1: 124.1}

The question may be asked, How have we polluted GOD’s Truth? Only one of the many references will be quoted here. Volume 1, pages 471, 472: “A great mistake has been made by some who profess present Truth, by introducing merchandise in the course of a series of meetings,…Ministers have stood in the desk and preached a most solemn discourse, and then by introducing merchandise, and acting the part of a salesman, even in the house of GOD….The burden of selling our publications should not rest upon ministers who labor in word and doctrine.” Volume 8, page 250: “I saw our Instructor [CHRIST] pointing to the Garments of so-called Righteousness. Stripping them off, He laid bare the defilement beneath. Then HE said to me: ‘Can you not see how they have pretentiously covered up their defilement and rottenness of Character? “How is the Faithful City become an Harlot?” MY FATHER’s House is made a house of Merchandise, a place whence the divine presence and glory have departed! For this cause there is Weakness, and Strength is Lacking’.” Thus we have the proof that every truth thus far has been polluted, including the Sabbath. {SR1: 124.2}

S93; April 22, 2018 on Sunday;

Meat With Weight & Water By Measuring

Ezek. 4:10, 11–“And thy meat which thou shalt Eat shall be by Weight….Thou shalt Drink also Water by Measure.” The “MEASURE” and “WEIGHT” are symbols signifying that GOD would only give “TRUTH” by Measure, a Little at a Time As the prophecy reads, “From Time to Time you will Eat and Drink”, and so has GOD given “LIGHT” a little at a time as we could grasp it. It has come in its exact Biblical order: “Faith, Spirit, Grace, Baptism, End Time, and Sabbath (Rest). {SR1: 123.1}

Abraham, the father of the Faithful, is the Symbol of Faith; Isaac, the Symbol of Spirit of Truth (as the Bible says he was born after the Spirit); Jacob the symbol of Grace, (for as he was a Sinful Man, had it not been for the Grace of GOD, he could not have Prevailed.) The Exodus Movement is the Symbol for Baptism, for we read in 1 Cor. 10:2, “And were all Baptized unto Moses in the Cloud and in the Sea;.” The Wilderness Life is the Symbol of the Sanctuary question at the End of the 2300 days; it was in the Wilderness that the Heavenly Sanctuary was described by the Earthly. “The Promised Land” is a Symbol of the “SABBATH REST”. In the Promised Land they were to Rest had they driven out the heathen but because of national pride and disbelief, they failed to obtain the Promised Rest. The disobedience of Israel in the Promised Land is a symbol of our failing to obey GOD at the Present Time. {SR1: 123,2}

S92; April 21, 2018 on SABBATH;

 “Thou Shalt Drink Also Water”

“Thou shalt drink also water by measure, the 6th part of an hin: From time to time shalt thou drink.” Ezek. 4:11. Water, when taken in Gives Life; without it, Existence would be Impossible. CHRIST, speaking to the woman at the well, said: “But the Water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of Water Springing up into Everlasting Life.” John 4:14. CHRST referred to “Water” as a Symbol of Everlasting Life. The meaning of the Symbol of Drinking the Water with the Barley cakes is that souls were to be Saved by Each New Truth (the Spirit of life). {SR1: 122.3}

S91; Friday April 20, 2018;

“I(JESUS) Will Lay Bands Upon Thee(EZEKIEL)”

Quoting Ezek. 4:8, we read: “And, behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege.” The Prophet was to lie on his Left side 390 days. During this time he was to eat the varieties of food. But why on the Left Side? Why not on the Right? Because the Symbol would not have been Perfect had he lain on his Right Side while Eating. The Stomach of a Man is shaped something like a Crescent, with a Narrow Neck to the Right as an Outlet. If a Man lies on his Left side, the Outlet is Upward, against Gravity, and Consequently would be Difficult to Empty Itself, which would cause the Food to Remain within it. Had it not been for the Bands the LORD put around Ezekiel, he would have turned to his Right Side, thus Spoiling the Symbol. The “Meaning” is that even though the Great Enemy Tried to force out every Truth by Prejudice and Insinuations, and Casting out of the Church those who were Teaching these New Truths as it has been in each instance in the past, yet GOD saw to it that every Truth would remain until HE has put them in One Vessel, and so it is. {SR1: 122.2}