The Great Reformatory Movements

2. “Children of Light Ministries” presents… The Great Reformatory Movements

4. Selected Messages vol.3, 338 “Never are we absent from the mind of God. God is our joy and our salvation. Each of the ancient prophets spoke less for their own time than for ours, so that their prophesying is in force for us. "Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come"(1 Corinthians 10:11). In Force for Us!

5. "Not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into" (1 Peter 1:12). In Force for Us!

6. “The work of God in the earth presents, from age to age, astriking similarity in every great reformation or religious movement. The principles of God’s dealing with men are ever the same. The important movements of the present have their parallel in those of the past, and the experience of the church in former ages has lessons of great value for our own time.” The Great Controversy, 343. The present parallels the past

7. Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us. No New Thing

8. Testimonies, volume 8, 307 “There is a study of history that is not to be condemned. Sacred history was one of the studies in the schools of the prophets. In the record of His dealings with the nations were traced the footsteps of Jehovah. So today we are to consider the dealings of God with the nations of the earth. The great reformatory movements

9. “We are to see in history the fulfillment of prophecy, to study the workings of Providence in the great reformatory movements, and to understand the progress of events in the marshalling of the nations for the final conflict of the great controversy.” The great reformatory movements

10. Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established. Testimony of Two or Three

11. Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Testimony of Two or Three

12. The Great Reformatory Movements Reform Revival Judgment A Revival Life or death test for this generation Hos. 4:6 General 2 1 2 3 4 Heavenly Being Descends Manifestation of the power of God Increase of Knowledge Disappointment Judgment B church Reform Time of the End 7 1 3 Enemies Darkness Foundations Life / Death Work Backsliding Worldwide Local Message Formalized Troublous Times Sin Righteousness Judgment Temple Completed Before 3rd Waymark Reform Revival Judgment Revival

13. The Reform Line of Nehemiah 2300 Years of Trampling down Nehemiah's 4th Decree Neh. 2:7-8 Artaxerxes Cyrus Darius 3rd Decree National Sovereignty Ezra 7:25-26 Daniel Understands In scripture. Dan. 12:4; 9:1-2; PK 554 1st Decree 2nd Decree A few follow the call. (PK 612) 2 1 2 3 4 The Hand of the Lord Zech. 2:9; Ezra 7:21 Michael struggles w/Cyrus Dan. 10:13 Nehemiah's Prayer Neh. 1:8-9 Nehemiah 13 False Smerdis Ez. 4:21, PK 572 End of the 70 years. 7 7 Week Prophecy 1 3 Captivity Foundations of Temple Life / Death Walls to be finished Build own houses Message: Rebuilding of Jerusalem Worldwide Ezra 1:1-2 Local: House of God at Jerusalem Cyrus formalized the Message Isa. 44:28-45:1 4 BC 1175 Troublous Times Dan. 9:25 1. Fast / Separation Ezra 8:21-24 2. Covenant Ezra 10:3 Temple Completed Before 3rd Waymark Ezra 6:15; PK 596 Reform Revival Judgment Revival

14. The reform Line of Moses Beginning of Ancient Israel Moses Judgment on firstborn 10 Commandments 1 2 3 Moses’ Education 4 Jesus descends for circumcision Ex 4:24-26 Ten Plagues Red Sea Judgment on Korah, Dathan, Abiram Ex. 19:8 Extra Work Ex. 5:7 Birth of Moses 7 7th day 1 3 Captivity Sabbath Reform Manna Test Backsliding Message: Worship Burning Bush Reform Revival Judgment Revival

15. The reform Line of Christ End of Ancient Israel John the Baptist Pentecost Mt. 3:6-12 2 To and fro? 1 2 3 4 Outpouring of Holy Spirit Mt 3:13-17 Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-40 Disappointment Jesus sentenced By Sanhedrin John 18:14 Upper Room Michael Stands up Birth of Christ Isa.7:14 7 In grave 7th day 1 3 Spiritual Mt 3:6-12 Life / Death Proclaim Gospel Went Fishing Message: Repent Worldwide Mt 3:5 Local: House of God at Jerusalem John the Baptist Mt 3:1-3 Persecution Acts 5:17 Judgment Reform Revival Judgment Revival

16. The reform of Noah Doors Closing 40 days of rain Noah 1 2 3 4 God Guides Noah Gen. 6:13-17 Animals going into the ark 7 days until rain. 7 Scoffers Wickedness Gen. 6:5 Foundations of Ark Life / Death Message: Flood is Coming Noah Gen. 6:8 Flood Reform Revival Judgment Revival

17. The reform Line of Elijah Elijah Judgment upon the priests Rain 1 2 3 4 Fire from heaven 1 Kings 18:38-39 7 Prayers 1 Kings 18:43 3.5 yrs Drought (1260) Priests of Baal 7 Apostasy of Ahab & Jezebel 1 Kings 18:21 Message: True Worship Elijah meets Ahab Reform Revival Judgment Revival

18. The reform Line of: the Millerites- Beginning of Modern Israel Wise: Dan. 12:3 1st AM 2nd AM 3rd AM Sabbath true day of rest. 4th AM Mighty Angel Rev. 10:1-3 June 1842 Protestant churches close their doors Midnight Cry Exeter Aug. 12-17 1844 Matt. 25:6 1798 Dan. 11:40 Michael stands up Dan. 12:1 Rev.3:18-22 Christ's Return 7 Dark Ages (1260) Foundations/ Chart To proclaim 3AM Did not proclaim Message: Judgment Opens Worldwide Local Temple Finished Laodicean condition Miller the 144,000- Ending of Modern Israel Latter Rain- Sprinkling 4th AM 9-11-2001 3rd Woe Begins Rev. 18:1-3 Wise: Dan. 12:4 Judgment Michael stands Up! 2nd Coming of Jesus 7 Last Plagues NSL In the USA Loud Cry Rev. 18:4 Mighty Angel Rev. 18:1-3 1989 Dan. 11:40 B Told the day and hour Executive Judgment Apostate Protestants, Catholics 7 Laodicea Message: Judgment Closes Jacob’s time of trouble. Worldwide Local “Time of the End” Magazine. Dan.11:40-45

19. Prophets and Kings 714 “Today the church of God is free to carry forward to completion the divine plan for the salvation of a lost race. For many centuries God's people suffered a restriction of their liberties. The preaching of the gospel in its purity was prohibited, Darkness

20. and the severest of penalties were visited upon those who dared disobey the mandates of men. As a consequence, the Lord's great moral vineyard was almost wholly unoccupied. The people were deprived of the light of God's word. The darkness of error and superstition threatened to blot out a knowledge of true religion. Darkness

21. God's church on earth was as verily in captivity during this long period of relentless persecution as were the children of Israel held captive in Babylon during the period of the exile. Back Darkness

22. In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. Back Daniel 9:1-2

23. That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; Back Isa 44:28 – 45:1

24. “Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, Ezra 1:1-2

25. “The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.” Back Ezra 1:1-2

26. Ezra 3:10-11 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. Foundations Laid

27. Ezra 3:10-11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. Back Foundations Laid

28. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. PK 571 Dan 10:13

29. Prophets and Kings 571 “While Satan was striving to influence the highest powers in the kingdom of Medo-Persia to show disfavor to God's people, angels worked in behalf of the exiles. The controversy was one in which all heaven was interested. Christ Descends

30. Prophets and Kings 571 “Through the prophet Daniel we are given a glimpse of this mighty struggle between the forces of good and the forces of evil. For three weeks Gabriel wrestled with the powers of darkness, seeking to counteract the influences at work on the mind of Cyrus; Christ Descends

31. Prophets and Kings 571 “and before the contest closed, Christ Himself came to Gabriel's aid. ‘The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days,’ Gabriel declares; ‘but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.’ Daniel 10:13. Christ Descends

32. Prophets and Kings 571 “All that heaven could do in behalf of the people of God was done. The victory was finally gained; the forces of the enemy were held in check all the days of Cyrus, and all the days of his son Cambyses, who reigned about seven and a half years.” Back Christ Descends

33. For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me. Back Zech. 2:9

34. And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily, Back Ezra 7:21

35. Ezra 4:21-24 “Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, Back False Smerdis

36. Ezra 4:21-24 “and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.” Back False Smerdis

37. During the reign of Cambyses the work on the temple progressed slowly. And during the reign of the false Smerdis (called Artaxerxes in Ezra 4:7) the Samaritans induced the unscrupulous impostor to issue a decree forbidding the Jews to rebuild their temple and city. {PK 572.2} Back False Smerdis

38. “And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. Ezra 7:25-26

39. “And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.” Back Ezra 7:25-26

40. Prophets and Kings 612 “Ezra had expected that a large number would return to Jerusalem, but the number who responded to the call was disappointingly small.” Back Disappointment

41. “Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations: But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, Nehemiah 1:8-9

42. yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.” Back Nehemiah 1:8-9

43. “Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah; (8) And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, Nehemiah 2:7-8

44. and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.” Back Nehemiah 2:7-8

45. “Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense.” Nehemiah 13:9

46. Signs of the Times, January 17, 1884. “When Nehemiah learned of this bold profanation, he promptly exercised his authority to expel the intruder. ‘It grieved me sore; therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.’” Back Judgment on church

47. “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. Daniel 9:24-25

48. “Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.” Back Daniel 9:24-25

49. Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD. Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon. Back Zechariah 2:6-7

50. And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations. Back Jeremiah 25:12