Seven Trumpets

[Andrew Ojodeh]

Blessed Sabbath everyone,

As I was studying this weeks lesson, more so on the 7 trumpets I noticed that the lesson writer did not include much that had/has established our correctness in the day for a year principle when interpreting bible prophecy. 

Actually it was through the understanding of the fulfillment of the 6th Trumpet/3rd woe which was the fall of the Ottoman/Turkish empire in August 11th 1840 that assured the millerites that they were correct in their computation of October 22nd 1844 (termination of the 2300 years).

Notice this excerpt from Great Controversy:

Many who witnessed the falling of the stars, looked upon it as a herald of the coming judgment, “an awful type, a sure forerunner, a merciful sign, of that great and dreadful day.”—“The Old Countryman,” in Portland Evening Advertiser, November 26, 1833. Thus the attention of the people was directed to the fulfillment of prophecy, and many were led to give heed to the warning of the second advent. GC 334.3

 

In the year 1840 another remarkable fulfillment of prophecy excited widespread interest. Two years before, Josiah Litch, one of the leading ministers preaching the second advent, published an exposition of Revelation 9, predicting the fall of the Ottoman Empire. According to his calculations, this power was to be overthrown “in A.D. 1840, sometime in the month of August;” and only a few days previous to its accomplishment he wrote: “Allowing the first period, 150 years, to have been exactly fulfilled before Deacozes ascended the throne by permission of the Turks, and that the 391 years, fifteen days, commenced at the close of the first period, it will end on the 11th of August, 1840, when the Ottoman power in Constantinople may be expected to be broken. And this, I believe, will be found to be the case.”—Josiah Litch, in Signs of the Times, and Expositor of Prophecy, August 1, 1840. GC 334.4

 

At the very time specified, Turkey, through her ambassadors, accepted the protection of the allied powers of Europe, and thus placed herself under the control of Christian nations. The event exactly fulfilled the prediction.(See Appendix.) When it became known, multitudes were convinced of the correctness of the principles of prophetic interpretation adopted by Miller and his associates, and a wonderful impetus was given to the advent movement. Men of learning and position united with Miller, both in preaching and in publishing his views, and from 1840 to 1844 the work rapidly extended. GC 335.1

Sadly, despite these evidences, we know that many who even saw the fulfillment of prophecy left the millerite movement after the great disappointment, they formed a large part of those who scoffed at the Lord's disappointed ones. They truly were the 'five foolish virgins'. What does the great controversy say about the differences in the 2 classes? (5 wise and 5 foolish)?

The coming of Christ, as announced by the first angel's message, was understood to be represented by the coming of the bridegroom. The widespread reformation under the proclamation of his soon coming, answered to the going forth of the virgins. In this parable, as in that of Matthew 24, two classes are represented. All had taken their lamps, the Bible, and by its light had gone forth to meet the Bridegroom.But while “they that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them,” “the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”The latter class had received the grace of God, the regenerating, enlightening power of the Holy Spirit, which renders his Word a lamp to the feet and a light to the path. In the fear of God they had studied the Scriptures to learn the truth, and had earnestly sought for purity of heart and life. These had a personal experience, a faith in God and in his Word, which could not be overthrown by disappointment and delay. Others “took their lamps, and took no oil with them.” They had moved from impulse. Their fears had been excited by the solemn message, but they had depended upon the faith of their brethren, satisfied with the flickering light of good emotions, without a thorough understanding of the truth, or a genuine work of grace in the heart. These had gone forth to meet the Lord, full of hope in the prospect of immediate reward; but they were not prepared for delay and disappointment. When trials came, their faith failed, and their lights burned dim.GC88 393.3

“While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.” By the tarrying of the bridegroom is represented the passing of the time when the Lord was expected, the disappointment, and the seeming delay. In this time of uncertainty, the interest of the superficial and half-hearted soon began to waver, and their efforts to relax; but those whose faith was based on a personal knowledge of the Bible had a rock beneath their feet, which the waves of disappointment could not wash away.“They all slumbered and slept;” one class in unconcern and abandonment of their faith, the other class patiently waiting till clearer light should be given.Yet in the night of trial the latter seemed to lose, to some extent, their zeal and devotion. The half-hearted and superficial could no longer lean upon the faith of their brethren. Each must stand or fall for himself. GC88 394.1

I do believe we are in a similar tarrying period, as we study the word of God and our knowledge increases, lets strive for purity of heart and to be faithful in all that God has revealed to us, not forgetting the health laws.

Transgression of physical law is transgression of the moral law; for God is as truly the author of physical laws as He is the author of the moral law. His law is written with His own finger upon every nerve, every muscle, every faculty, which has been entrusted to man. And every misuse of any part of our organism is a violation of that law. COL 347.1

All should have an intelligent knowledge of the human frame that they may keep their bodies in the condition necessary to do the work of the Lord. The physical life is to be carefully preserved and developed that through humanity the divine nature may be revealed in its fullness. The relation of the physical organism to the spiritual life is one of the most important branches of education. It should receive careful attention in the home and in the school. All need to become acquainted with their physical structure and the laws that control natural life. He who remains in willing ignorance of the laws of his physical being and who violates them through ignorance is sinning against God. All should place themselves in the best possible relation to life and health. Our habits should be brought under the control of a mind that is itself under the control of God. COL 348.1

I pray that we all seek to have our own individual experience with the Lord. I've attached the sabbath quarterly the church used in 1904 that gives a more detailed study of the seven trumpets for those who may be interested. God bless 

Kind regards,

Andy 

[Lamech Nyariki]

     Praise be to God.May God help us to keep searching His word for ourselves and to live by the true Gospel.Th ank you for sh aring my brother..God bless you .
     Happy Sabbath.

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[Sammy Buruchara]

Amen.

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[Judy Owuor]

Greetings all.

Thanks bro Andy for sharing.

The correct understanding of the seals and the trumpets is so important but I still not much justice is being done or given to the studies. I have come across so many interpretations which leave me with question marks. Allow me to say, there's still so much error mixed with truth in the quarterly and many other interpretations floating around, but for sure, when u meat with truth, it comes out so clear.

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