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Understanding the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Prophecy

Explore the significance of the cleansing of the sanctuary prophecy in relation to the disappointment of 1844, the heavenly and earthly sanctuaries, the role of Jesus as the intercessor, and the parallels drawn between the day of Atonement and the purification of the heavenly sanctuary. Understand the symbolism and implications of this event in the context of biblical teachings.

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Understanding the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Prophecy

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  1. Lesson 8 for May 25, Lesson 8 for May 25, 2024 2024

  2. When Jesus did not return in 1844, as When Jesus did not return in 1844, as indicated by the 70 weeks and 2,300 days indicated by the 70 weeks and 2,300 days prophecies, it was necessary to revise prophecies, it was necessary to revise the prophecies. And they found this: the prophecies. And they found this: BABYLON BABYLON The cleansing of the sanctuary The cleansing of the sanctuary was not the Second Coming of was not the Second Coming of Jesus. If Daniel 8:14 and the Jesus. If Daniel 8:14 and the judgment of Daniel 7:9 judgment of Daniel 7:9- -10 announced the same event, what announced the same event, what sanctuary needed to be cleansed? sanctuary needed to be cleansed? On the other hand, what trial On the other hand, what trial could have begun in 1844? could have begun in 1844? The true Sanctuary. The true Sanctuary. 10 DANIEL 8 DANIEL 8 DANIEL 7 DANIEL 7 MEDO MEDO- - PERSIA PERSIA GREECE GREECE The purification. The purification. The Judgment. The Judgment. ROME ROME Purification Purification Mercy and justice. Mercy and justice. Judgment Judgment The judgment and the The judgment and the purification of the purification of the sanctuary are the sanctuary are the same event same event The Lawyer and The Lawyer and Intercessor. Intercessor.

  3. “and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being” (Hebrews 8:2) If the sanctuary to be purified was not the If the sanctuary to be purified was not the earth, what was it? earth, what was it? In studying the Bible, Adventists after the In studying the Bible, Adventists after the disappointment of 1844 discovered that there disappointment of 1844 discovered that there were two sanctuaries: were two sanctuaries: An earthly sanctuary, a figure and shadow of the true one An earthly sanctuary, a figure and shadow of the true one (Heb. 8:5) (Heb. 8:5) A heavenly sanctuary, erected by God Himself (Heb. 8:2) A heavenly sanctuary, erected by God Himself (Heb. 8:2) The first sanctuary, and the temples that followed it The first sanctuary, and the temples that followed it until AD 70, were built after the model that God showed until AD 70, were built after the model that God showed Moses (Ex. 25:40). In them the true Lamb and High Priest Moses (Ex. 25:40). In them the true Lamb and High Priest was represented: Jesus (Jn . 1:36; Heb. 4:14). was represented: Jesus (Jn . 1:36; Heb. 4:14). First, Jesus offered himself First, Jesus offered himself for us to take away the for us to take away the guilt of our sin guilt of our sin (Rom. 5:8); and, secondly, (Rom. 5:8); and, secondly, he intercedes for us, he intercedes for us, freeing us from the dominion freeing us from the dominion of sin, and securing our of sin, and securing our salvation (Heb . 7:25). salvation (Heb . 7:25).

  4. “In this way he will make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been” (Lev. 16:16a) Although the Israelites were forgiven by presenting their sacrifices, their Although the Israelites were forgiven by presenting their sacrifices, their guilt was “transferred” to the sanctuary. Therefore, its purification was guilt was “transferred” to the sanctuary. Therefore, its purification was necessary. This happened on the day of atonement, known even today among the necessary. This happened on the day of atonement, known even today among the Hebrews as the day of judgment. Hebrews as the day of judgment. Each one Each one had to had to afflict afflict his soul his soul (Lev. (Lev. 23:27) 23:27) No No The high The high priest priest entered entered the the presence presence of God of God (Lev. (Lev. 16:12 16:12- - 13) 13) The ark, The ark, the veil the veil and the and the golden golden altar were altar were cleansed cleansed with the with the blood of a blood of a goat (Lev. goat (Lev. 16:15 16:15- -19, 33) 33) Another Another live goat live goat carried carried iniquitie iniquitie s to an s to an uninhabit uninhabit ed land ed land (Lev. (Lev. 16:20 16:20- -22) They They were were finally finally cleansed cleansed from sin from sin (Lev. (Lev. 16:30) 16:30) secular secular activiti activiti es were es were carried carried out out (Lev. (Lev. 23:28) 23:28) 22) 19, If someone did not grieve that day, repenting of their sins, they were “cut If someone did not grieve that day, repenting of their sins, they were “cut off” off” (Lev. 23:29 (Lev. 23:29- -30) 30). His fate was sealed that day. In the same way, when the . His fate was sealed that day. In the same way, when the purification of the heavenly sanctuary is completed, our destiny will be purification of the heavenly sanctuary is completed, our destiny will be sealed. Meanwhile, today is the day of afflicting our souls, the day of sealed. Meanwhile, today is the day of afflicting our souls, the day of

  5. According to prophecy, the purification of According to prophecy, the purification of the Heavenly Sanctuary the Heavenly Sanctuary – – that is, the Judgment Judgment – – began in 1844. Since then, the began in 1844. Since then, the Adventist Church has loudly proclaimed that Adventist Church has loudly proclaimed that the hour of judgment has arrived, inviting the hour of judgment has arrived, inviting everyone to worship God, and to live everyone to worship God, and to live according to his commandments. according to his commandments. But won't judgment take place when Jesus But won't judgment take place when Jesus comes to Earth (1Ch. 16:33; 2Tim. 4:1)? comes to Earth (1Ch. 16:33; 2Tim. 4:1)? When Jesus comes, He executes the judgment When Jesus comes, He executes the judgment already carried out, since He comes with a already carried out, since He comes with a “reward” to repay “each one according to what “reward” to repay “each one according to what he has done” (Rev. 22:12 ); He sends his he has done” (Rev. 22:12 ); He sends his angels to gather the elect (Mt. 24:31); and angels to gather the elect (Mt. 24:31); and resurrects those who believed in Him (1Thes. resurrects those who believed in Him (1Thes. 4:16). Note that dead unbelievers are not 4:16). Note that dead unbelievers are not resurrected when Jesus comes and are resurrected when Jesus comes and are that is, the

  6. The 10 commandments placed in the ark represent the The 10 commandments placed in the ark represent the standard of judgment, divine justice (Eccl . 12:13 standard of judgment, divine justice (Eccl . 12:13- -14 ). The mercy seat placed between the law and the presence of The mercy seat placed between the law and the presence of God represents divine mercy (1Jn. 2:1 God represents divine mercy (1Jn. 2:1- -2). His blood His blood sprinkled on the sprinkled on the altar of burnt altar of burnt offerings offerings 14 ). His blood His blood sprinkled on the sprinkled on the veil, before the veil, before the ark ark 2). His blood His blood sprinkled on the sprinkled on the altar of incense altar of incense The path to the The path to the Celestial Celestial Sanctuary Sanctuary begins by begins by accepting the accepting the sacrifice of sacrifice of Jesus Jesus continue with a continue with a life in life in communion with communion with Christ Christ and and concludes concludes when our case when our case is presented is presented before the before the Judge Judge Justice requires compliance with the Law. Mercy accepts Justice requires compliance with the Law. Mercy accepts the perfect life of Jesus in place of ours (1 Pet. 1:18 the perfect life of Jesus in place of ours (1 Pet. 1:18- - 19). “ 19). “This is how love is made complete among us so that This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment we will have confidence on the day of judgment” ” (1Jn. 4:17). (1Jn. 4:17).

  7. “Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25) Jesus’ life revealed God’s love to a needy Jesus’ life revealed God’s love to a needy world and a watching universe. His death world and a watching universe. His death revealed the hideousness of sin and revealed the hideousness of sin and provided salvation for all humanity. His provided salvation for all humanity. His intercession in the heavenly sanctuary intercession in the heavenly sanctuary provides the benefits of the atonement to provides the benefits of the atonement to each one who reaches out in faith to each one who reaches out in faith to receive them receive them. . time of judgment, Jesus is our Advocate time of judgment, Jesus is our Advocate (1Jn. 2:1). (1Jn. 2:1). Throughout our lives and, of course, at the Throughout our lives and, of course, at the The work of Jesus in the Celestial Sanctuary The work of Jesus in the Celestial Sanctuary teaches us: teaches us: A clear understanding of the plan of redemption A clear understanding of the plan of redemption The demands of the Law of God The demands of the Law of God The infinite price of our salvation The infinite price of our salvation The path that Jesus opened to reach the Father The path that Jesus opened to reach the Father The security of being able to approach God with The security of being able to approach God with confidence confidence Soon, the Judgment will end and Jesus “ Soon, the Judgment will end and Jesus “will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him for him” (Heb. 9:28) ” (Heb. 9:28) will

  8. “As the books of record are opened in the judgment, the lives of all who have believed on Jesus come in review before God. Beginning with those who first lived upon the earth, our Advocate presents the cases of each successive generation, and closes with the living. Every name is mentioned, every case closely investigated. Names are accepted, names rejected. […] All who have truly repented of sin, and by faith claimed the blood of Christ as their atoning sacrifice, have had pardon entered against their names in the books of heaven; as they have become partakers of the righteousness of Christ, and their characters are found to be in harmony with the law of God, their sins will be blotted out, and they themselves will be accounted worthy of eternal life.” EGW (The Great Controversy, pg. 483) EGW (The Great Controversy, pg. 483)

  9. “We are now standing in the outer court, waiting and looking for that blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. […] In His intercession as our advocate, Christ needs no man's virtue, no man's intercession. He is the only sin-bearer, the only sin-offering. Prayer and confession are to be offered only to Him who has entered once for all into the Most Holy Place. He will save to the uttermost all who come to Him in faith. He ever liveth to make intercession for us.” EGW ( EGW (Jesus Our Advocate Jesus Our Advocate, November 1) , November 1)

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