reflections re the 2 nd coming… - will all recognize what they are seeing… or not? john 14:29...

Reflections Re the 2Reflections Re the 2ndnd Coming… Coming…

- Will all recognize what they are - Will all recognize what they are seeing… or not?seeing… or not?

John 14:29 And now I have told you John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, before it come to pass, that, when it when it is come to passis come to pass, ye might believe. , ye might believe.


Mark 8:11 And the Pharisees came Mark 8:11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. heaven, tempting him.

Mark 8:12 And he sighed deeply in Mark 8:12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, his spirit, and saith, Why doth this Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall say unto you, There shall no signno sign be be given unto this generation. given unto this generation.

RememberRemember the 10 virgins? the 10 virgins?

Mark 8:13 And he left them, and Mark 8:13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed entering into the ship again departed to the other side. to the other side.

Mark 8:14 Now Mark 8:14 Now the disciples the disciples had had forgottenforgotten to take bread, neither had to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than they in the ship with them more than one loafone loaf. .

A Preview of the 2A Preview of the 2ndnd Coming? Coming?

Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 14:26 And when the Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, they were troubled, saying, It is a It is a spiritspirit; and ; and they cried out for fearthey cried out for fear. .

Be not afraid!Be not afraid!

Matthew 14:27 But straightway Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Yet another Preview of the 2Yet another Preview of the 2ndnd Coming?Coming?

Mark 6:46 And when he [Jesus] had Mark 6:46 And when he [Jesus] had sent them away, he departed into a sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. mountain to pray.

Mark 6:47 And when even was Mark 6:47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. the sea, and he alone on the land.

Are We Recognizing Jesus?Are We Recognizing Jesus?

Mark 6:48 And he saw them toiling in Mark 6:48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by upon the sea, and would have passed by them. them.

Mark 6:49 But when they saw him Mark 6:49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, walking upon the sea, they supposed they supposed it had been a spiritit had been a spirit, and cried out: , and cried out:

Be not afraid!Be not afraid!

Mark 6:50 For Mark 6:50 For they all saw himthey all saw him, , and were troubled. and were troubled. And And immediately he talked with them, immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, and saith unto them, Be of good Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

Have you ever heard of Have you ever heard of ““meetingmeeting in the air…in the air…?”?”

1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive are alive and and remain shall be caught remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord to meet the Lord in the airin the air: and so : and so shall we ever be with the Lord. shall we ever be with the Lord.

Is there a difference between Is there a difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘recognizing?’‘seeing’ and ‘recognizing?’

Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and clouds; and every eye shall see himevery eye shall see him, , and they and they also also which pierced him: and which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. because of him. Even so, Amen.


- Will all recognize what they are - Will all recognize what they are seeing… or not?seeing… or not?

John 14:29 And now I have told you John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, before it come to pass, that, when it when it is come to passis come to pass, ye might believe. , ye might believe.

‘‘At handAt hand…”…”– What does it mean?– What does it mean?

Matthew 3:1 In those days came Matthew 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, wilderness of Judaea,

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for for the kingdom of heaven is the kingdom of heaven is at handat hand. .

‘‘At handAt hand…”…”– What does it mean?– What does it mean?

Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Mark 1:15 And saying, Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is and the kingdom of God is at handat hand: : repent ye, and believe the gospel. repent ye, and believe the gospel.

A quote from the Pen of Ellen G. White; A quote from the Pen of Ellen G. White; from the Pen of Inspirationfrom the Pen of Inspiration

New Meaning in Familiar TextsNew Meaning in Familiar Texts

“ “As soon as the seeker for truth opens the Bible to read As soon as the seeker for truth opens the Bible to read the utterances of God with reverence, possessing an earnest the utterances of God with reverence, possessing an earnest desire to know "what saith the Lord," light and grace will be desire to know "what saith the Lord," light and grace will be given him, and he will see wondrous things out of God's law. given him, and he will see wondrous things out of God's law. He will not regard the law of Jehovah as a yoke of bondage, He will not regard the law of Jehovah as a yoke of bondage, but as the gracious commands of One who is all-wise and full but as the gracious commands of One who is all-wise and full of compassion. He will make haste to fulfill His requirements. of compassion. He will make haste to fulfill His requirements. Great truths which have been neglected and Great truths which have been neglected and unappreciated for ages, will be revealed by the Spirit unappreciated for ages, will be revealed by the Spirit of God, and new meaning will flash out of familiar of God, and new meaning will flash out of familiar texts. Every page will be illuminated by the Spirit of texts. Every page will be illuminated by the Spirit of truth.truth. The Bible is not sealed but unsealed. The most The Bible is not sealed but unsealed. The most precious truths are revealed; the living oracles are heard by precious truths are revealed; the living oracles are heard by wondering ears, and the consciences of men are aroused wondering ears, and the consciences of men are aroused into action.” --TSS 30. {CSW 34.3}into action.” --TSS 30. {CSW 34.3}

Have you seen a diagram similar to Have you seen a diagram similar to this one before?this one before?

(From (From 27 Fundamental Beliefs, Chapter 23), Chapter 23)

This diagram is from the Adult This diagram is from the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, Sabbath School Bible Study Guide,

22ndnd quarter, 2002, Lesson 5: quarter, 2002, Lesson 5:

Same source, 2 years later…Same source, 2 years later…

Below the last diagram we find Below the last diagram we find words reminding us of the words reminding us of the

following familiar teachings:following familiar teachings: 1. In 457 B.C., Artaxerxes issued the decree; 49 years later (7 1. In 457 B.C., Artaxerxes issued the decree; 49 years later (7

prophetic weeks) the city was rebuilt (408 B.C.); prophetic weeks) the city was rebuilt (408 B.C.); Christ was Christ was anointed in AD. 27 (the sixty-ninth week) and died in A.D. 31 (the anointed in AD. 27 (the sixty-ninth week) and died in A.D. 31 (the middle of the seventieth week).middle of the seventieth week). Stephen died as a martyr in A.D. Stephen died as a martyr in A.D. 34 (the date we use to end the 70-week prophecy)34 (the date we use to end the 70-week prophecy), and from that , and from that point the gospel went also to the Gentile world. point the gospel went also to the Gentile world.

2. 2. Because the 70 weeks (490 years) are part of the 2,300 years, Because the 70 weeks (490 years) are part of the 2,300 years, 457 B.C. becomes the starting point for the 2,300 years457 B.C. becomes the starting point for the 2,300 years, which , which ended in 1844, the year the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary ended in 1844, the year the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary was to begin (Dan. 8:14). was to begin (Dan. 8:14).

3. According to Daniel 7:25, 26, the pre-Advent aspect of the final 3. According to Daniel 7:25, 26, the pre-Advent aspect of the final judgment was to start some time after 1798; we have now the judgment was to start some time after 1798; we have now the exact year: 1844. exact year: 1844.

Look at the highlighted text!Look at the highlighted text!

Why are we choosing 457 BC? Why are we choosing 457 BC? “The only date that works!”“The only date that works!”

Why are we choosing 457 BC? Why are we choosing 457 BC? “The numbers bring us right to the time of Christ!”“The numbers bring us right to the time of Christ!”

““With the starting point givenWith the starting point given in the decree to restore and rebuild in the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem in 457 B.C., Jerusalem in 457 B.C., we arrive 2,300 years later at 1844we arrive 2,300 years later at 1844. ”. ”

The Word of God is our RulerThe Word of God is our Ruler

““I recommend to you, dear reader, the I recommend to you, dear reader, the Word of God as the rule of your faith Word of God as the rule of your faith and practice. By that Word we are to and practice. By that Word we are to be judged. God has, in that Word, be judged. God has, in that Word, promised to give visions in the "last promised to give visions in the "last days"; not for a new rule of faith, but days"; not for a new rule of faith, but for the comfort of His people, and to for the comfort of His people, and to correct those who err from Bible truth. correct those who err from Bible truth. (Acts 10.) {EW 78.1}”(Acts 10.) {EW 78.1}”

The Holy Scriptures are the The Holy Scriptures are the StandardStandard

““In His word, God has committed to men In His word, God has committed to men the knowledge necessary for salvation. the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will. They are the standard of character, will. They are the standard of character, the revealer of doctrines, and the test of the revealer of doctrines, and the test of experience. "Every scripture inspired of experience. "Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness; that the man of which is in righteousness; that the man of God may be complete, furnished God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work." 2 completely unto every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, R.V. {GC vii.1}”Timothy 3:16, 17, R.V. {GC vii.1}”

What did Sister White say Re What did Sister White say Re What Sister White said…?What Sister White said…?

““When you make the Bible your food, your When you make the Bible your food, your meat, and your drink, when you make its meat, and your drink, when you make its principles the elements of your character, principles the elements of your character, you will know better how to receive counsel you will know better how to receive counsel from God. from God. I exalt the precious Word before I exalt the precious Word before you today.you today. Do not repeat what I have said, Do not repeat what I have said, saying, "Sister White said this," and "Sister saying, "Sister White said this," and "Sister White said that." Find out what the Lord God White said that." Find out what the Lord God of Israel says, and then do what He of Israel says, and then do what He commands.commands.--Manuscript 43, 1901. (From an --Manuscript 43, 1901. (From an address to church leaders the night before address to church leaders the night before the opening of the General Conference the opening of the General Conference session of 1901.) {3SM 33.1}”session of 1901.) {3SM 33.1}”

500 year prophecy500 year prophecy

“ ““ “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he thee: he isis just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” Zech upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” Zech 9:9.9:9.

""Five hundred years beforeFive hundred years before the birth of Christ, the the birth of Christ, the prophet Zechariah thus foretold the coming of the prophet Zechariah thus foretold the coming of the King to Israel… King to Israel… It would be needful for His church in It would be needful for His church in all succeeding ages to make His death for the sins of all succeeding ages to make His death for the sins of the world a subject of deep thought and study. the world a subject of deep thought and study. Every Every factfact connected with it connected with it should be verifiedshould be verified beyond a beyond a doubt.doubt.““

(Desire of Ages, p. 569, 571.)(Desire of Ages, p. 569, 571.)

Why is Ellen White emphasizing this? Why is Ellen White emphasizing this? If what we’ve thought we know is true in every detail, then If what we’ve thought we know is true in every detail, then

Why is itWhy is it…?…?

""It would be It would be needfulneedful for His church for His church in in all succeeding ages to make His all succeeding ages to make His death for the sins of the world a death for the sins of the world a subject of deep thought and study. subject of deep thought and study. Every factEvery fact connected with it connected with it should should be verifiedbe verified beyond a doubt.beyond a doubt.““

(Desire of Ages, p. 569, 571.)(Desire of Ages, p. 569, 571.)

““Five hundred years before the Five hundred years before the birth of Christ…”birth of Christ…”

Using default Scriptural reckoning, Using default Scriptural reckoning, I find 502 yearsI find 502 years being complete following the date given in being complete following the date given in Zechariah 7:1 (2 chapter’s prior to Zech. 9:9) and Zechariah 7:1 (2 chapter’s prior to Zech. 9:9) and before the year when the angel Gabriel before the year when the angel Gabriel announced to Mary the birth of her son Yeshua:announced to Mary the birth of her son Yeshua:

““And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

““To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name waswas Mary.” Mary.”

(Luke 1:26-27)(Luke 1:26-27)

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If my reckoning is off with If my reckoning is off with 1 year1 year……What about our standard reckoning?What about our standard reckoning?

Zec 7:1Zec 7:1 And it came to pass And it came to pass in the fourth year of in the fourth year of king Dariusking Darius, , thatthat the word of the LORD came unto the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth Zechariah in the fourth dayday of the ninth month, of the ninth month, eveneven in Chisleu; in Chisleu;

44thth year of Darius = 525 BC (conv.) year of Darius = 525 BC (conv.) Jesus born: Jesus born: ±± 4 BC (conv.) 4 BC (conv.) But notice: 525 – 4 = 521 years, not 500!But notice: 525 – 4 = 521 years, not 500! So standard reckoning is So standard reckoning is off by 21 years!off by 21 years! Or is Ellen White just giving us round numbers?Or is Ellen White just giving us round numbers?

There could be some time between There could be some time between Zechariah’s prophecies, couldn’t Zechariah’s prophecies, couldn’t

there?there?

““And it came to pass And it came to pass in the fourth year of in the fourth year of king Dariusking Darius, , thatthat the word of the LORD the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth came unto Zechariah in the fourth dayday of of the ninth month, the ninth month, eveneven in Chisleu;” in Chisleu;” Zech 7:1 Zech 7:1

“ ““ “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King thy King comethcometh unto thee: he unto thee: he isis just, and having just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” Zech Zech 9:99:9

Ellen G. White wrote:Ellen G. White wrote:

“ “I have seen that the 1843 chart I have seen that the 1843 chart was directed by was directed by the hand of the the hand of the LordLord, and that it should not be , and that it should not be altered; that the figures were as He altered; that the figures were as He wanted them; thatwanted them; that His hand was His hand was over and hid a mistake in some of over and hid a mistake in some of the figurethe figuress, so that none could see , so that none could see it, it, until His hand was removed.until His hand was removed.” ” {EW 74.1}{EW 74.1}

The 1843 ChartThe 1843 Chart

1843 chart 1863 chart1843 chart 1863 chart

Are we ready to accept the truth as Are we ready to accept the truth as it is being revealed to us?it is being revealed to us?

Is “the hand of the Lord” being removed from Is “the hand of the Lord” being removed from the hidden mistake by now? If so, what may the hidden mistake by now? If so, what may we learn about the nature of the mistake? Is it we learn about the nature of the mistake? Is it one simple little detail (1843 vs. 1844) or is it one simple little detail (1843 vs. 1844) or is it a complex pattern of details simply described a complex pattern of details simply described by the words of the prophet Daniel?: by the words of the prophet Daniel?:

““He shall speak He shall speak greatgreat words against the most words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws…”High, and think to change times and laws…”

When did Babylon fall?When did Babylon fall?

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

Daniel’s “Daniel’s “Seventy SeventiesSeventy Seventies” and his ” and his ““Seven Seventies plus Sixty Seven Seventies plus Sixty

Seventies plus Two...Seventies plus Two...””

Daniel 9:24-27 is Daniel 9:24-27 is alsoalso an exact an exact prophecy of literal daysprophecy of literal days when when

reckoning from Cyrus’ decree unto reckoning from Cyrus’ decree unto the laying of the foundation of the the laying of the foundation of the

TempleTemple

Daniel 9:24Daniel 9:24

” ”ש]בעים ש]בעיםש]בעים ש]בעים……““What does it mean?What does it mean?

ש]בעים ש]בעים ……““””ש]בעיםש]בעים

What translation(s) is/are applicable to the What translation(s) is/are applicable to the events that did happen?:events that did happen?:

1)1) ““Seventy weeks…Seventy weeks…” (KJV) and/or” (KJV) and/or

2)2) ““Seventy seventies…Seventy seventies…” (TLT.)” (TLT.)

Cyrus’ decree predicted:Cyrus’ decree predicted:Isaiah 45:1-8+, 12-14+ (KJV:)Isaiah 45:1-8+, 12-14+ (KJV:)

““1 1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to CyrusThus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before , 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 him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; be shut;

““2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: 2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: cut in sunder the bars of iron:

““3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call that I, the LORD, which call theethee by thy name, by thy name, amam the God of Israel. the God of Israel.

““4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, 4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy nameI have even called thee by thy name: I have : I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.

““5 I 5 I amam the LORD, and the LORD, and there isthere is none else, none else, there isthere is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: known me:

““6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that 6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there isthere is none beside me. I none beside me. I amam the LORD, and the LORD, and there isthere is none else. none else.

““7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.things. ““8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and 8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and

let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.”let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.”

““12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, eveneven my hands, have stretched out the heavens, my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. and all their host have I commanded.

““13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts.let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts.

““14 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of 14 Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying,saying, Surely God Surely God isis in thee; and in thee; and there isthere is none else, none else, there isthere is no God. no God.

Cyrus’ decree:Cyrus’ decree:

2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (KJV:)2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (KJV:)

““22 Now 22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persiain the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that , that the word of the LORD the word of the LORD spokenspoken by the mouth of by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of up the spirit of Cyrus king of PersiaCyrus king of Persia, that he , that he made made a proclamationa proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and throughout all his kingdom, and put itput it also in writing, saying, also in writing, saying,

““23 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms 23 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath of the earth hath the LORD God of heaventhe LORD God of heaven given given me; and he me; and he hath charged me to build him an hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalemhouse in Jerusalem, which , which isis in Judah. Who in Judah. Who is is therethere among you of all his people? The LORD his among you of all his people? The LORD his God God bebe with him, and let him go up.” with him, and let him go up.”

Cyrus’ decree:Cyrus’ decree:

Ezra 1:1-4 (KJV:)Ezra 1:1-4 (KJV:)

““1 1 Now Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persiain the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the , that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of PersiaCyrus king of Persia, that he , that he made a made a proclamationproclamation throughout all his kingdom, and throughout all his kingdom, and put itput it also in writing, also in writing, saying, saying,

““2 2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heavenLORD God of heaven hath hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalemto build him an house at Jerusalem, which , which isis in Judah. in Judah.

““3 3 Who Who is thereis there among you of all his people? his God be with him, among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which and let him go up to Jerusalem, which isis in Judah, and build the in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he house of the LORD God of Israel, (he isis the God,) which the God,) which isis in in Jerusalem. Jerusalem.

““4 4 And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that of God that isis in Jerusalem.” in Jerusalem.”

Laying the Foundation Laying the Foundation of the 2of the 2ndnd Temple Temple the 1the 1stst Time Time

- Notice especially: - Notice especially: “In the second (2“In the second (2ndnd) month…!”) month…!”

Ezra 3:6, 8, 10-12 (KJV)Ezra 3:6, 8, 10-12 (KJV)

““66 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD.From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. ButBut the foundation of the the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not temple of the LORD was not yetyet laid. laid.

““8 Now 8 Now in the second yearin the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second monthin the second month, , beganbegan ZerubbabelZerubbabel the the son of Shealtiel, son of Shealtiel, and Jeshuaand Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.”to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.”

““10 And when 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the templethe builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, 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. and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.

““11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because 11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he ishe is good, for his mercy good, for his mercy endurethendureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because 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.the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

““12 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, 12 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who werewho were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyesthe foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:” , wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:”

Ezra 5:13-16 (KJV)Ezra 5:13-16 (KJV)

““13 But13 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the samethe same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. ““14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that 14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that waswas in in

Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto and they were delivered unto one,one, whose name whose name waswas Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;

““15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that 15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that isis in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. builded in his place.

““16 Then came the same 16 Then came the same SheshbazzarSheshbazzar, , andand laid the foundation of the house of God which laid the foundation of the house of God which isis in Jerusalem in Jerusalem: and since that time : and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and even until now hath it been in building, and yetyet it is not finished.” it is not finished.”

Laying the Foundation Laying the Foundation of the 2of the 2ndnd Temple Temple the 2the 2ndnd Time Time

- Notice especially: - Notice especially: “In the ninth (9“In the ninth (9thth) month…!”) month…!”

Ezra 5:1-2 (KJV)Ezra 5:1-2 (KJV)

““1 Then the prophets, 1 Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and ZechariahHaggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that werewere in Judah and Jerusalem in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, in the name of the God of Israel, eveneven unto them. unto them.

““2 Then rose up 2 Then rose up ZerubbabelZerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshuaand Jeshua the son the son of Jozadak, and of Jozadak, and began to build the house of Godbegan to build the house of God which which isis at at Jerusalem: Jerusalem: and with them and with them werewere the prophets of God helping the prophets of God helping them.them.””

Haggai 2:18 (KJV)Haggai 2:18 (KJV)

““18 Consider now from this day and upward, from 18 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and the four and twentieth day of the ninth twentieth day of the ninth monthmonth, even, even from from the day that the the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laidfoundation of the LORD'S temple was laid, consider , consider it.”it.”

Completing the 2Completing the 2ndnd Temple with the Temple with the Assistance of their Former PersecutorsAssistance of their Former Persecutors

Ezra 6:1-8, 15 (KJV)Ezra 6:1-8, 15 (KJV)

““1 Then 1 Then Darius the king made a decreeDarius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures , and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. were laid up in Babylon.

““2 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that 2 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that isis in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein waswas a record thus written: a record thus written:

““3 3 In the first year of Cyrus the king In the first year of Cyrus the king the samethe same Cyrus the king made a decree Cyrus the king made a decree concerningconcerning the house of God at the house of God at Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, andand the breadth thereof threescore cubits; the breadth thereof threescore cubits;

““44 WithWith three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's and let the expenses be given out of the king's house: house:

““5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of 5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which the temple which isis at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which temple which isis at Jerusalem, at Jerusalem, every oneevery one to his place, and place to his place, and place themthem in the house of God. in the house of God.

““66 Now Now therefore,therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which Apharsachites, which areare beyond the river, be ye far from thence: beyond the river, be ye far from thence:

““7 7 Let the work of this house of God alone;Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. house of God in his place.

““8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of 8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that God: that of the king's goods, of the king's goods, eveneven of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.these men, that they be not hindered.

““15 15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.” of Darius the king.”

Dating Cyrus’ Dating Cyrus’ DecreeDecree - by what “- by what “supplicationssupplications?”?”

Dan 9:1-3, 23, 25Dan 9:1-3, 23, 25

““1 1 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the MedesMedes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; , which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;

““2 In the first year of his reign 2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.Jerusalem.

““3 3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplicationssupplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

““23 23 At the beginningAt the beginning of thy of thy supplicationssupplications the commandmentthe commandment came forthcame forth, and I am come to shew , and I am come to shew thee;thee; for thou for thou artart greatly beloved: greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

““25 Know therefore and understand, 25 Know therefore and understand, thatthat from the going forth offrom the going forth of the the commandmentcommandment to restore and to build Jerusalemto restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah unto the Messiah the Prince the Prince shall beshall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.”street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.”

The History of The History of the Capture of the Capture of

Babylon Babylon

By Cyrus the By Cyrus the Great, king of Great, king of PersiaPersia

Written on a Written on a terra-cotta terra-cotta cylindercylinder

Dated Dated eventsevents

within one within one year before year before

and after and after Babylon’s Babylon’s

fallfall

Dating Cyrus’ DecreeDating Cyrus’ Decree

The Death of Darius the MedeThe Death of Darius the Mede

““In the month... of In the month... of the king diedthe king died. . From From the twenty-eighth day of the month the twenty-eighth day of the month AdarAdar to the third day of the month to the third day of the month Nisan Nisan there was weeping in the land there was weeping in the land Akkad... All the people prostrated their Akkad... All the people prostrated their headsheads."."

(SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] Vol. 9, p. (SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] Vol. 9, p. 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus and Belshazzar, 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus and Belshazzar, (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. New Haven, Conn.: Yale (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1929), pp. 168-173.)University Press, 1929), pp. 168-173.)

Here’s another translation of the same ancient Here’s another translation of the same ancient terra cotta cylinder text previously quoted out of terra cotta cylinder text previously quoted out of

the SDA Bible commentary:the SDA Bible commentary:

““In the month of Marchesvan (October) the dark, the In the month of Marchesvan (October) the dark, the 11th day, Gobryas .... and the king [Not Nabonidus, 11th day, Gobryas .... and the king [Not Nabonidus, but Cyaxares/Darius the Mede /gs edit] died. From but Cyaxares/Darius the Mede /gs edit] died. From the 27th of the month Adar (February) to the 3rd the 27th of the month Adar (February) to the 3rd day of the month Nisan (March) there was weeping day of the month Nisan (March) there was weeping in Akkad. All the people were free from their chief. in Akkad. All the people were free from their chief. On the 4th day Cambyses, the son of Cyrus, in the On the 4th day Cambyses, the son of Cyrus, in the Temple of the Sceptre of the-World, established a Temple of the Sceptre of the-World, established a festival.”festival.”

(Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge, (Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge, Babylonian Life and History, p. 82; also at , p. 82; also at this link.).)

When did Darius, king of Media When did Darius, king of Media begin his reign?begin his reign?

[1.5.2] [1.5.2] In the course of time In the course of time Astyages diedAstyages died in Media, and in Media, and CyaxaresCyaxares, the son of Astyages and brother of Cyrus's , the son of Astyages and brother of Cyrus's mother, mother, succeededsucceeded to the Median throne. to the Median throne. At that timeAt that time the the king of Assyriaking of Assyria had subjugatedhad subjugated all Syria, a very large nation, and all Syria, a very large nation, and had made the king of Arabia his vassal…had made the king of Arabia his vassal…

[1.5.3] Accordingly, [1.5.3] Accordingly, he sent aroundhe sent around to all those under his sway to all those under his sway and to Croesus, the king of Lydia, to the king of Cappadocia; to and to Croesus, the king of Lydia, to the king of Cappadocia; to both Phrygias, to Paphlagonia, India, Caria, and Cilicia; and to a both Phrygias, to Paphlagonia, India, Caria, and Cilicia; and to a certain extent also he misrepresented the Medes and Persians, for certain extent also he misrepresented the Medes and Persians, for he said that they were great, powerful nations, that they had he said that they were great, powerful nations, that they had intermarried with each other, and were united in common intermarried with each other, and were united in common interests, and that interests, and that unless some one attacked them first and broke unless some one attacked them first and broke their powertheir power, they would be likely to make war upon each one of , they would be likely to make war upon each one of the nations singly and subjugate them. the nations singly and subjugate them.

[1.5.4] Now [1.5.4] Now when when CyaxaresCyaxares heard of the plot and of the heard of the plot and of the warlike preparations of the nations allied against him, warlike preparations of the nations allied against him, without delaywithout delay he made what counter preparations he could he made what counter preparations he could himself and also himself and also sent to Persiasent to Persia both to the general both to the general assembly and to his brother-in-law, Cambyses, who was assembly and to his brother-in-law, Cambyses, who was king of Persia. And king of Persia. And he sent word to Cyrus, too, asking him he sent word to Cyrus, too, asking him to try to come as commander of the mento try to come as commander of the men, in case the , in case the Persian state should send any troopsPersian state should send any troops..

(Xenophon (ca 430-355 BCE,) (Xenophon (ca 430-355 BCE,) The Life of Cyrus The Great))

When did Cyrus begin his reign?When did Cyrus begin his reign? [7.5.20] "My friends," said he, "[7.5.20] "My friends," said he, "the river has made way for us and the river has made way for us and

given us an entrance into the city. Let us, therefore, enter ingiven us an entrance into the city. Let us, therefore, enter in with with dauntless hearts, fearing nothing and remembering that those dauntless hearts, fearing nothing and remembering that those against whom we are now to march are the same men that we have against whom we are now to march are the same men that we have repeatedly defeated, and that, too, when they were all drawn up in repeatedly defeated, and that, too, when they were all drawn up in battle line with their allies at their side, and when they were all wide battle line with their allies at their side, and when they were all wide awake and sober and fully armed; awake and sober and fully armed;

[7.5.33] And when day dawned and those in possession of the [7.5.33] And when day dawned and those in possession of the citadels discovered that citadels discovered that the city was taken and the king slainthe city was taken and the king slain, , they surrendered the citadels, too. they surrendered the citadels, too.

[8.5.19] As the princess placed the crown on Cyrus's head, Cyaxares [8.5.19] As the princess placed the crown on Cyrus's head, Cyaxares said, "said, "And the maiden herself, my own daughter, I offer you And the maiden herself, my own daughter, I offer you as well, Cyrus, to be your wife.as well, Cyrus, to be your wife. Your father married my father's Your father married my father's daughter, whose son you are. This is she whom you used often to daughter, whose son you are. This is she whom you used often to pet when you came to visit us when you were a boy. And whenever pet when you came to visit us when you were a boy. And whenever anybody asked her whom she was going to marry, she would say anybody asked her whom she was going to marry, she would say `Cyrus.' `Cyrus.' And with her And with her I offer you all Media as a dowryI offer you all Media as a dowry, for I , for I have no legitimate male issuehave no legitimate male issue."."

[8.5.28] [8.5.28] When, When, on his way back, he came to Media, Cyrus on his way back, he came to Media, Cyrus wedded the daughter of Cyaxareswedded the daughter of Cyaxares, for he had obtained the , for he had obtained the consent of his father and mother.consent of his father and mother.

When did When did Babylon fall?Babylon fall?

In the Month In the Month TammuzTammuz (June) Cyrus made battle (June) Cyrus made battle in Rutum against . . . . of in Rutum against . . . . of the river Nizallat. The men the river Nizallat. The men of Akkad made a revolt. of Akkad made a revolt. The soldiers took Sippara The soldiers took Sippara on the on the 14th day14th day without without fighting, and Nabonidus fighting, and Nabonidus fled away. fled away. On the 16th On the 16th dayday Gobryas, the governor Gobryas, the governor of Gutium, and of Gutium, and the army the army of of Cyrus came to Babylon Cyrus came to Babylon without any oppositionwithout any opposition.. Afterwards having bound Afterwards having bound Nabonidus, he took him to Nabonidus, he took him to Babylon. At the end of the Babylon. At the end of the month month TammuzTammuz the the rebels of Gutium closed rebels of Gutium closed the gates of E-sagili; the gates of E-sagili;

When did Babylon fall?When did Babylon fall? Jer 25:12Jer 25:12 “And it shall come to pass, “And it shall come to pass, when seventy when seventy

years are accomplishedyears are accomplished, , thatthat I will punish the king of I will punish the king of BabylonBabylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their , and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations.”make it perpetual desolations.”

Nebuchadnezzar’s 1Nebuchadnezzar’s 1stst Scriptural year of reign began Scriptural year of reign began Tishri 22, 605 BCE.Tishri 22, 605 BCE.

The first Scriptural year of the Babylonian captivity is The first Scriptural year of the Babylonian captivity is the same as Nebuchadnezzar’s 1the same as Nebuchadnezzar’s 1stst Scriptural year of Scriptural year of reign.reign.

The 70The 70thth Scriptural year of the Babylonian captivity Scriptural year of the Babylonian captivity began Tishri 22, 536 BCE and ended Tishri 21, 535 began Tishri 22, 536 BCE and ended Tishri 21, 535 BCE.BCE.

Babylon fell on Tammuz 16 after 70 completed yearsBabylon fell on Tammuz 16 after 70 completed years of Babylonian captivity, i.e. of Babylonian captivity, i.e. Tammuz 16, 534 BCETammuz 16, 534 BCE..

When did Cyrus’ reign begin?When did Cyrus’ reign begin?

Cyrus’ oldest son was delivered by Nisan 4, Cyrus’ oldest son was delivered by Nisan 4, 533 BCE.533 BCE.

Av 5, 534 BCE is the latest day Cyrus’ son Av 5, 534 BCE is the latest day Cyrus’ son could have been conceived, if his son was a could have been conceived, if his son was a full-term baby delivered before Nisan 4, 533 full-term baby delivered before Nisan 4, 533 BCE.BCE.

Thus, Cyrus wedding was no later than Av 5, Thus, Cyrus wedding was no later than Av 5, 534 BCE; 19 days after the fall of Babylon.534 BCE; 19 days after the fall of Babylon.

It follows that Cyrus consummated his It follows that Cyrus consummated his marriage and received Media as a dowry marriage and received Media as a dowry no no later than Av 5, 534 BCElater than Av 5, 534 BCE..

The 4,900 literal day prophecy of Daniel The 4,900 literal day prophecy of Daniel begin begin Tammuz 27, 534 BCE, just one week , 534 BCE, just one week before that!before that!

Exactly Exactly dateddated

When did Cyrus’ 1When did Cyrus’ 1stst Scriptural year Scriptural year of reign begin?of reign begin?

Cyrus’ accession year began at his Cyrus’ accession year began at his wedding on or before Av 5, 534 BCE.wedding on or before Av 5, 534 BCE.

Thus, Cyrus’ 1Thus, Cyrus’ 1stst Scriptural year of Scriptural year of reign began on reign began on Tishri 22, 534 BCETishri 22, 534 BCE..

When did Darius’ 1When did Darius’ 1stst year begin and year begin and end?end?

Dan 9:1Dan 9:1 “ “In the first year of DariusIn the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which the Medes, which was made king was made king over the realm of the Chaldeansover the realm of the Chaldeans;”;”

Thus, Darius’ 1Thus, Darius’ 1stst Scriptural year of Scriptural year of reign began Tishri 22, 535 BCE.reign began Tishri 22, 535 BCE.

That year ended Tishri 21, 534 BCE.That year ended Tishri 21, 534 BCE.

When did Daniel 9 happen?When did Daniel 9 happen? Dan 9:1Dan 9:1 “ “In the first year of DariusIn the first year of Darius the son of the son of

Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was was made king over the realm of the Chaldeansmade king over the realm of the Chaldeans;”;”

Dan 9:3Dan 9:3 “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashessackcloth, and ashes:” :”

After Babylon’s fall, Tammuz 16, 534 BCE.After Babylon’s fall, Tammuz 16, 534 BCE. Before the end of Darius’ 1Before the end of Darius’ 1stst year, Tishri 21, 534 year, Tishri 21, 534

BCE.BCE. Before the beginning of Cyrus’ 1Before the beginning of Cyrus’ 1stst year, Tishri 22, year, Tishri 22,

534 BCE.534 BCE. Thus, probably on Day of At-One-Meant, the “Day Thus, probably on Day of At-One-Meant, the “Day

of of FastingFasting:” Tishri 10, 534 BCE.:” Tishri 10, 534 BCE.

When was Cyrus’ decree issued?When was Cyrus’ decree issued?

Dan 9:23Dan 9:23 At the beginning of thy supplications At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment the commandment came forthcame forth, and I am come to , and I am come to shew shew theethee; for thou ; for thou artart greatly beloved: therefore greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. understand the matter, and consider the vision.

Dan 9:25Dan 9:25 Know therefore and understand, Know therefore and understand, thatthat from the going forthfrom the going forth of the commandment to of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalemrestore and to build Jerusalem……

Was Cyrus’ decree issued on Tishri 10, 534 BCE?Was Cyrus’ decree issued on Tishri 10, 534 BCE? Yes, the “Yes, the “commandment commandment came forth,came forth,” but… ” but… No, this was still Cyrus’ accession year. The No, this was still Cyrus’ accession year. The

decree was not formally issued, “decree was not formally issued, “from the going from the going forthforth,” as yet. There seems to be a difference!,” as yet. There seems to be a difference!

Its like making a decision in the evening at home, Its like making a decision in the evening at home, then acting on it in the morning at work…then acting on it in the morning at work…

What is the difference?What is the difference? H3318, H3318, יצאיצא, yatsa‘, , yatsa‘, yaw-tsaw‘ yaw-tsaw‘ ; A primitive ; A primitive

root; root; to to gogo (causatively (causatively bringbring) ) outout, in a great , in a great variety of applications, literally and variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proximatefiguratively, direct and proximate

H4161, H4161, מצא מוצאמצא מוצא, motsa' motsa‘ ; , motsa' motsa‘ ; mo-mo-tsaw',tsaw', mo-tsaw‘ ; mo-tsaw‘ ; From From H3318H3318; ; a a goinggoing forthforth, that is, (the act) an , that is, (the act) an egressegress,, or (the or (the place) an place) an exitexit; hence a ; hence a sourcesource or or productproduct; ; specifically specifically dawndawn, the , the risingrising of the sun of the sun (the (the EastEast), ), exportationexportation, , utteranceutterance, a , a gategate, a , a fountainfountain, a , a minemine, a , a meadowmeadow (as producing (as producing grass)grass)

Further evidence for this distinction Further evidence for this distinction 11

““The commandment The commandment came forthcame forth” (Daniel 9:23) vs. ” (Daniel 9:23) vs. ““from the going forth…from the going forth…” (v. 25) and “” (v. 25) and “a a proclamation… also in writingproclamation… also in writing:”:”

2Ch 36:222Ch 36:22 Now Now in the first year of Cyrusin the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, king of Persia, that the word of the LORD that the word of the LORD spokenspoken by the mouth of Jeremiah by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and throughout all his kingdom, and put itput it also in writingalso in writing, , saying, saying,

Ezr 1:1Ezr 1:1 Now Now in the first year of Cyrusin the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made Persia, that he made a proclamationa proclamation throughout all his throughout all his kingdom, and kingdom, and put itput it also in writingalso in writing, saying…, saying…

Further evidence for this distinction Further evidence for this distinction 22

If Cyrus’ decree had been published by Tishri 534, then the If Cyrus’ decree had been published by Tishri 534, then the people would likely have gone to Jerusalem for the Feast of people would likely have gone to Jerusalem for the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Then Ezra 3:1 would have read “the Unleavened Bread. Then Ezra 3:1 would have read “the first month” not “the seventh month:”first month” not “the seventh month:”

Ezr 3:1Ezr 3:1 And when And when the seventh monththe seventh month was come, and the children was come, and the children of Israel of Israel werewere in the cities, the people gathered themselves in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. together as one man to Jerusalem.

Ezr 3:6Ezr 3:6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not temple of the LORD was not yetyet laid. laid.

Ezr 3:8Ezr 3:8 Now in Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of the second year of their coming unto the house of God at JerusalemGod at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son , in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD. work of the house of the LORD.

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

Do you begin to see the difference?Do you begin to see the difference?

Day of At-One-Meant is like the evening of Day of At-One-Meant is like the evening of the year, Tishri 10. The very end of the the year, Tishri 10. The very end of the year is Tishri 21. The end of the hot year is Tishri 21. The end of the hot season, like the end of the day…season, like the end of the day…

Aviv 1 is like the dawn of the year, Aviv 1 is like the dawn of the year, sunrise...sunrise...

Adar 28 is only two days before Aviv 1…Adar 28 is only two days before Aviv 1… The day when Darius, the king died…The day when Darius, the king died…

When did Darius the Mede die?When did Darius the Mede die?

““In the month... of In the month... of the king diedthe king died. . From the twenty-eighth day of the From the twenty-eighth day of the month Adarmonth Adar to the third day of the to the third day of the month Nisan month Nisan there was weeping there was weeping in the land Akkad... All the people in the land Akkad... All the people prostrated their headsprostrated their heads."."

(SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] (SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] Vol. 9, p. 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus Vol. 9, p. 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus and Belshazzar, (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. and Belshazzar, (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1929), pp. 168-New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1929), pp. 168-173.)173.)

Where was Cyrus on Tishri 10?Where was Cyrus on Tishri 10? Remember Cyrus’ wedding in Media on or Remember Cyrus’ wedding in Media on or

before Av 5, 534 BCE…before Av 5, 534 BCE… That’s were Darius, the bride’s father, was That’s were Darius, the bride’s father, was

too.too. At home…At home…

““At the end of the month Tammuz the At the end of the month Tammuz the rebels of Gutium closed the gates of E-rebels of Gutium closed the gates of E-sagili... sagili... In the month MarchesvanIn the month Marchesvan [October, the 8[October, the 8thth month], the 3rd day, month], the 3rd day, Cyrus Cyrus came to Babyloncame to Babylon, the roads were dark , the roads were dark before him. He made peace to the city and before him. He made peace to the city and promised peace to all Babylon.”promised peace to all Babylon.”

(Terra-cotta: Cyrus the Great, The History of the Capture of Babylon)(Terra-cotta: Cyrus the Great, The History of the Capture of Babylon)

Summing up the events - 1Summing up the events - 1

Dan 9:1Dan 9:1 “ “In the first year of DariusIn the first year of Darius the son the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which which was made king over the realm of the was made king over the realm of the ChaldeansChaldeans;”;”

Astyages died leaving his kingdom, Media, Astyages died leaving his kingdom, Media, to Cyaxares / Darius the Mede <12 months to Cyaxares / Darius the Mede <12 months before the fall of Babylon.before the fall of Babylon.

Darius’ 1Darius’ 1stst year of reign began Tishri 22, year of reign began Tishri 22, 535 BCE.535 BCE.

Babylon fell Tammuz 16, 534 BCE.Babylon fell Tammuz 16, 534 BCE.


Cyrus’ accession year began at his Cyrus’ accession year began at his wedding no later than Av 5, 534 BCE wedding no later than Av 5, 534 BCE when he received Media as a dowry when he received Media as a dowry from Darius, king of Media.from Darius, king of Media.

More importantly, it began when More importantly, it began when Cyrus’ father and mother consented Cyrus’ father and mother consented for him to accept the offer of Darius, for him to accept the offer of Darius, king of Media.king of Media.

Daniel’s 4,900 literal day prophecy Daniel’s 4,900 literal day prophecy began with Tammuz 27, 534 BCE.began with Tammuz 27, 534 BCE.


““The commandment…” for Cyrus’ The commandment…” for Cyrus’ decree came Tishri 10, 534 BCE.decree came Tishri 10, 534 BCE.

Cyrus’ 1Cyrus’ 1stst year of reign began Tishri year of reign began Tishri 22, 534 BCE.22, 534 BCE.

Darius the Mede died before Adar 28, Darius the Mede died before Adar 28, 533 BCE.533 BCE.

Cyrus’ decree was “proclaimed… and Cyrus’ decree was “proclaimed… and put also in writing” before Adar 28, put also in writing” before Adar 28, 533 BCE.533 BCE.

Was Cyrus’ decree issued Aviv 27, Was Cyrus’ decree issued Aviv 27, 533 BCE?533 BCE?

Was Aviv 28, 533 BCE the 1Was Aviv 28, 533 BCE the 1stst effective day of Cyrus’ decree?effective day of Cyrus’ decree?

Does the Holy Scriptures confirm this Does the Holy Scriptures confirm this date?date?

If so, how?If so, how?

The Kings and their ReignsThe Kings and their Reigns

Nabonidus and Nabonidus and his son Belshazzar his son Belshazzar

(co-ruler) (co-ruler) Darius the MedeDarius the Mede

Cyrus (became king Cyrus (became king upon receiving upon receiving Media as dowry)Media as dowry)

CambysesCambyses False SmerdisFalse Smerdis Darius HystaspesDarius Hystaspes

- 552 BCE – Tammuz 552 BCE – Tammuz 16, 534 BCE (June 16, 534 BCE (June 21, summer 21, summer solstice day)solstice day)

- 536/535 BCE - 536/535 BCE - Adar Adar 27±, 533 BCE27±, 533 BCE

- Tammuz 27, 534 Tammuz 27, 534 BCE – 525(/524) BCE – 525(/524) BCEBCE

- 530 – Av 6, 523530 – Av 6, 523 BCE BCE

- Av 6, 523 – Nisanu 10, Av 6, 523 – Nisanu 10, 522522

- Nisanu 10, 522 – Nisanu 10, 522 – 486/485486/485

Dating the events of the 4900 days:Dating the events of the 4900 days:

1.1. 11stst official day of Cyrus’ decree: official day of Cyrus’ decree: Adar 28 [Tue/Wed Feb 24/25,] 533 BCEAdar 28 [Tue/Wed Feb 24/25,] 533 BCE

2.2. Laying the Foundation of the Temple in Jerusalem 1Laying the Foundation of the Temple in Jerusalem 1stst Time:Time:

Zif [June/July,] 532 BCEZif [June/July,] 532 BCE

3.3. Laying the Foundation of the Temple in Jerusalem 2Laying the Foundation of the Temple in Jerusalem 2ndnd Time:Time:

Kislev 24 [Thu/Fri Dec 29/30,] 521 BCEKislev 24 [Thu/Fri Dec 29/30,] 521 BCE

4.4. What is the key to the 4,900 day event?:What is the key to the 4,900 day event?: ““I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the

Father, but by me.” John 14:6 Father, but by me.” John 14:6 The answer is found in the beginning:The answer is found in the beginning: The Creator, the Founder The Creator, the Founder

and proprietor of every family. Specifically, the decision to and proprietor of every family. Specifically, the decision to covenant: The consent of Cyrus’ father and mother for Cyrus to covenant: The consent of Cyrus’ father and mother for Cyrus to accept Cyaxares’ offer granting him his daughter and all of accept Cyaxares’ offer granting him his daughter and all of Media. Date of acceptance: Media. Date of acceptance: Tammuz 27, 534 BCE……

. . .. . .[The Temple finished on:] [The Temple finished on:]

Adar 3 [Sabbath Jan 22/23 or Sabbath Feb 19/20,] 516 BCEAdar 3 [Sabbath Jan 22/23 or Sabbath Feb 19/20,] 516 BCE

What is the Connection…?What is the Connection…?

““Unto the laying the foundation of the Temple” vs. Unto the laying the foundation of the Temple” vs. “unto “unto the Messiah the Prince”the Messiah the Prince” (Daniel 9:25) (Daniel 9:25)

Is there only one application of those last words, e.g. Is there only one application of those last words, e.g. Jesus Christ or Yeshua Messiah, or may the Hebrew Jesus Christ or Yeshua Messiah, or may the Hebrew words thus translated be applied in another sense words thus translated be applied in another sense also?also?

To put it slightly differently: Is it true that the words of To put it slightly differently: Is it true that the words of the bible can only be understood in one way, and if so, the bible can only be understood in one way, and if so, who is given the authority to make such who is given the authority to make such interpretations? Is it true that only the Pope has been interpretations? Is it true that only the Pope has been given such authority?given such authority?

What does “What does “מש]יח נגידמש]יח נגיד” ” mean?mean?

First, notice that there is no definite First, notice that there is no definite article corresponding to the KJV article corresponding to the KJV translation “translation “the… the…the… the…” in “” in “thethe Messiah Messiah thethe Prince.” Prince.”

A more correct translation then is “A more correct translation then is “aa messiah prince” or “messiah prince” or “aa princely messiah.” princely messiah.”

May we learn something more from May we learn something more from Strong’s Concordance of the Bible…?Strong’s Concordance of the Bible…?

What’s the meaning of those Hebrew What’s the meaning of those Hebrew words: “words: “מש]יח נגידמש]יח נגיד” ” ??

Strong’s re “Strong’s re “נגדנגד” ” or KJV’s transl. “prince”or KJV’s transl. “prince”

H5057H5057

נגד נגידנגד נגידnagiyd nagidnagiyd nagidnaw-gheed',naw-gheed', naw-gheed'naw-gheed'From From H5046H5046; a ; a commandercommander (as occupying the (as occupying the frontfront), civil, military or religious), civil, military or religious; ;

generally (abstract plural), generally (abstract plural), honorablehonorable themes: KJV - captain, chief, themes: KJV - captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler.excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler.

H5046H5046

נגדנגדnagadnagadnaw-gad'naw-gad'A primitive root; properly A primitive root; properly to to frontfront, that is, stand boldly out opposite, that is, stand boldly out opposite; by implication ; by implication

(causatively), to (causatively), to manifestmanifest; figuratively ; figuratively to to announceannounce (always by word of mouth to (always by word of mouth to one present)one present)

Strong’s re “Strong’s re “מש]יחמש]יח” ” or KJV’s transl. “Messiah”or KJV’s transl. “Messiah”

H4899H4899

מש]יחמש]יחmashiyachmashiyachmaw-shee'-akhmaw-shee'-akhFrom From H4886H4886; ; anointedanointed; usually a ; usually a consecratedconsecrated person (as a king, person (as a king,

priest, or saint); specifically the priest, or saint); specifically the MessiahMessiah: - : - anointed, Messiah.anointed, Messiah.

H4886H4886

מש]חמש]חmashachmashachmaw-shakh'maw-shakh'A primitive root; A primitive root; to to rubrub with oil with oil, that is, to , that is, to anointanoint; by implication to ; by implication to

consecrateconsecrate; also to ; also to paint: - paint: - anoint, paint.anoint, paint.

What does “What does “מש]יח נגידמש]יח נגיד” ” mean?mean?

May those words apply to a prophet of the Lord when he is May those words apply to a prophet of the Lord when he is announcing a “word of the Lord?”announcing a “word of the Lord?”

May those words apply to May those words apply to HaggaiHaggai or or ZechariahZechariah? As in “? As in “a front man a front man standing out boldly while announcing the clear message he is standing out boldly while announcing the clear message he is given from the Lord of Truthgiven from the Lord of Truth?”?”

May those words be applied to May those words be applied to the originator of a message the originator of a message or toor to the one transmitting a messagethe one transmitting a message to you or I? to you or I?

Could “Could “מש]יח נגידמש]יח נגיד” ” apply to something or some one re Haggai apply to something or some one re Haggai 2:17-18?:2:17-18?:““17 …saith 17 …saith the LORDthe LORD ““18 Consider now from this day and upward, from 18 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth the four and twentieth

day of the ninth day of the ninth monthmonth, even, even from from the day that the foundation of the the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laidLORD'S temple was laid, consider , consider it.”it.”

Is this a valid application Is this a valid application of Daniel 9:25-26?of Daniel 9:25-26?

Daniel 9:25-26Daniel 9:25-26

ש]בעים ש]בעהש]בעים ש]בעה וש]בעים ש]ש]יםוש]בעים ש]ש]ים

וש]ניםוש]ניםWhat does it mean? What does it mean?

70*7 + 70*60 + 2 = 4692 days?70*7 + 70*60 + 2 = 4692 days?

Could it apply to something else too?Could it apply to something else too?



70 * 70?!70 * 70?!

Could it apply to something else too?Could it apply to something else too?

What about Daniel’s “one week” What about Daniel’s “one week” and “in the midst of the week?”and “in the midst of the week?”

Dan 9:27 (KJV)Dan 9:27 (KJV)

““And And he shall confirm the covenant with he shall confirm the covenant with manymany for one week: and in the midst of for one week: and in the midst of the weekthe week he shall cause the sacrifice and he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to ceasethe oblation to cease, and for the , and for the overspreading of abominations he shall overspreading of abominations he shall make make itit desolate, even until the desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.” be poured upon the desolate.”

Dating Cyrus’ DecreeDating Cyrus’ Decree

The Death of Darius the MedeThe Death of Darius the Mede

““In the month... of In the month... of the king diedthe king died. . From From the twenty-eighth day of the month the twenty-eighth day of the month AdarAdar to the third day of the month to the third day of the month NisanNisan there was weeping in the land there was weeping in the land Akkad... All the people prostrated their Akkad... All the people prostrated their headsheads."."

(SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] Vol. 9, p. (SDA Bible Student's Sourcebook [i.e. SDA Bible Commentary,] Vol. 9, p. 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus and Belshazzar, 305; Source: Raymond Philip Dougherty, Nabonidus and Belshazzar, (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. New Haven, Conn.: Yale (Yale Oriental Series Researches, Vol. 15. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1929), pp. 168-173.)University Press, 1929), pp. 168-173.)

The Beginning of a new Era of an The Beginning of a new Era of an Old Covenant Defined - IOld Covenant Defined - I

Adar 28, 533 BCE = Beginning at sunset Tue Feb Adar 28, 533 BCE = Beginning at sunset Tue Feb 24, 533 BCE 24, 533 BCE

Given that Cyrus’ son was delivered by Nisan 4, Given that Cyrus’ son was delivered by Nisan 4, said Adar 28, was Adar I 28, followed by Adar II, said Adar 28, was Adar I 28, followed by Adar II, then Nisan…then Nisan…

Do you notice the relationship between the end of Do you notice the relationship between the end of Adar II and the date given by Zechariah?! – It is like Adar II and the date given by Zechariah?! – It is like a second dawn, isn’t it?! It’s as if there was a solar a second dawn, isn’t it?! It’s as if there was a solar eclipse at the time of, and interfering with, dawn… eclipse at the time of, and interfering with, dawn… Like “the death of a king…” [Cf. Like “the death of a king…” [Cf. my study re the re the death of King Saul…]death of King Saul…]

The Hebrew words “The Hebrew words “ש]בוע אחדש]בוע אחד” ” translated “translated “one one weekweek” may simply point to ” may simply point to the 1the 1stst week, literally week, literally “week one,”“week one,” of this prophecy and the fact that the of this prophecy and the fact that the reckoning is to begin “reckoning is to begin “in the midst of the weekin the midst of the week,” ,” i.e. on i.e. on the Fourth Daythe Fourth Day of the weekof the week beginning at beginning at sunset Tue Feb 24, 533 BCE!sunset Tue Feb 24, 533 BCE!

The Beginning of a new Era of an The Beginning of a new Era of an Old Covenant Defined - IIOld Covenant Defined - II

In the Scriptures, as in all real life events, In the Scriptures, as in all real life events, beginnings are always of utmost importance.beginnings are always of utmost importance. Thus it is most important to define the beginning of Thus it is most important to define the beginning of this prophecy precisely.this prophecy precisely.

In this case the Scriptures are defining In this case the Scriptures are defining the exact the exact date of an ancient Covenant that is being re-date of an ancient Covenant that is being re-confirmed.confirmed. It is the same Covenant as was offered It is the same Covenant as was offered to each and all men and specifically to Adam, Seth, to each and all men and specifically to Adam, Seth, Enoch, Noah, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Enoch, Noah, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses…Moses…

The point in time here indicated is the decree of The point in time here indicated is the decree of Cyrus’ for the release of the captives who had Cyrus’ for the release of the captives who had been in Babylon for a full 70 years at this point in been in Babylon for a full 70 years at this point in time. Cf. Daniel 9:2. Thus the words “he shall time. Cf. Daniel 9:2. Thus the words “he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall for the overspreading of abominations he shall make make itit desolate, even until the consummation” desolate, even until the consummation” Daniel 9:27.Daniel 9:27.

The Beginning of a new Era of an The Beginning of a new Era of an Old Covenant Defined - IIIOld Covenant Defined - III

One 490One 490±± year cycle had come to an end year cycle had come to an end that had begun with the People of Israel that had begun with the People of Israel asking for themselves a king – like the asking for themselves a king – like the people around them. A new 490 year cycle people around them. A new 490 year cycle was beginning. Would the new generation was beginning. Would the new generation accept the good parts of the old covenant accept the good parts of the old covenant or would they not care, repeat the or would they not care, repeat the mistakes of prior generations, and lose out mistakes of prior generations, and lose out on many or even most of the potential on many or even most of the potential blessings in store for them by means of blessings in store for them by means of this Covenant?this Covenant?

The Beginning of a new Era of an The Beginning of a new Era of an Old Covenant Defined – IVOld Covenant Defined – IV

Would any and each among them accept the Would any and each among them accept the direct relationship offered them by their direct relationship offered them by their Creator or would they be too afraid and Creator or would they be too afraid and choose instead to elect or vote for choose instead to elect or vote for themselves another man-made State or king themselves another man-made State or king – as had the people done throughout the last – as had the people done throughout the last 490 years before them? Cf. Deuteronomy 490 years before them? Cf. Deuteronomy 5:2-5 and 1 Samuel 8! Would they truly come 5:2-5 and 1 Samuel 8! Would they truly come out of the State represented by out of the State represented by Nebuchadnezzar’s Statue or would they Nebuchadnezzar’s Statue or would they prefer to keep on bending their knees and prefer to keep on bending their knees and subjugating themselves for all that that subjugating themselves for all that that Stat(u)e represents?!Stat(u)e represents?!

The Beginning of a new Era of an The Beginning of a new Era of an Old Covenant Defined – VOld Covenant Defined – V

Would they, any one among them, be willing Would they, any one among them, be willing to accept the total freedom offered them – to accept the total freedom offered them – first by means of an understanding of God’s first by means of an understanding of God’s own principles re covenants – second, own principles re covenants – second, specifically by Cyrus, and then again, a third specifically by Cyrus, and then again, a third time, by Darius?time, by Darius?

Or, would they settle for another man-made Or, would they settle for another man-made Savior at the end of the next 490 year era? Savior at the end of the next 490 year era? I.e. the Roman Empire, beginning with Herod I.e. the Roman Empire, beginning with Herod the Great’s conquest of Jerusalem?the Great’s conquest of Jerusalem?

How about us here and now, (U) and I? Cf. How about us here and now, (U) and I? Cf. Deut. 5:2-5!!!Deut. 5:2-5!!!

Darius’ decree to set God’s People Darius’ decree to set God’s People free for everfree for ever

Ezra 6:7-12 (KJV)Ezra 6:7-12 (KJV)

““7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.

““8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for 8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, of the king's goods, eveneven of the of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.they be not hindered.

““9 9 And that which they have need ofAnd that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and , both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which oil, according to the appointment of the priests which areare at Jerusalem, let it at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: be given them day by day without fail:

““10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, 10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

““11 Also I have made a decree, that 11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.

““12 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings 12 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and people, that shall put to their hand to alter andand to destroy this house of to destroy this house of God which God which isis at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. speed.

A Personal Covenant Between God A Personal Covenant Between God and Each Man (NOT hue-man!)and Each Man (NOT hue-man!)

Deuteronomy 5:2-5 (KJV)Deuteronomy 5:2-5 (KJV)

““2 The LORD our God made a covenant with 2 The LORD our God made a covenant with usus in Horeb. in Horeb. ““3 The LORD made 3 The LORD made notnot this covenant with our fathers, this covenant with our fathers,

but with us, but with us, eveneven us, who us, who areare all of us here alive this all of us here alive this day.day.

““4 4 The LORD talked with you face to faceThe LORD talked with you face to face in the mount in the mount out of the midst of the fire, out of the midst of the fire,

““5 (5 (I stood betweenI stood between the LORD and you at that time, to the LORD and you at that time, to shew you the word of the LORD: shew you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraidfor ye were afraid by by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;)

God Does Not Interfere in God Does Not Interfere in Obligations We are Willingly Obligations We are Willingly

Accepting!Accepting!

1 Samuel 8:181 Samuel 8:18 (KJV)(KJV)

““And ye shall cry out in that day And ye shall cry out in that day becausebecause of your king which of your king which ye shall ye shall have chosenhave chosen you; and you; and the LORD will the LORD will notnot hear you in that day. hear you in that day.””

God is Calling Me and U Now!God is Calling Me and U Now!

Rev 18:4 (KJV)Rev 18:4 (KJV)

““And I heard another voice from And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, heaven, saying, Come out of herCome out of her, my , my people, that ye people, that ye be not partakersbe not partakers of of her sins, and that ye receive not of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”her plagues.”

The Kingdom of God… The Kingdom of God… is what U make of it!is what U make of it!

Says John the Baptist: Says John the Baptist: ““Repent ye: for the kingdom of heavenRepent ye: for the kingdom of heaven

is at handis at hand.” Matthew 3:2 (KJV.).” Matthew 3:2 (KJV.)

Says Jesus, the Messiah:Says Jesus, the Messiah:““The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom

of Godof God is at hand is at hand: repent ye, and : repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mar 1:15 (KJV.)believe the gospel.” Mar 1:15 (KJV.)

Daniel’s 490 Year PropheciesDaniel’s 490 Year Prophecies

Considering the importance placed Considering the importance placed by the Scriptures upon beginnings it by the Scriptures upon beginnings it is clear that one such beginning is is clear that one such beginning is being defined by the decree issued in being defined by the decree issued in Cyrus’ 1Cyrus’ 1stst year of reign. year of reign.

What 490 year eras may we identify What 490 year eras may we identify in the Scriptures, based upon this in the Scriptures, based upon this point in time?point in time?

534 BCE ± 490 Years534 BCE ± 490 Years Cyrus’ decree: Adar 28, 534 BCE. (Babylon did not fall in Cyrus’ decree: Adar 28, 534 BCE. (Babylon did not fall in

539 BCE as commonly taught! This error is based upon 539 BCE as commonly taught! This error is based upon reading too much into Ptolemy’s Canon.)reading too much into Ptolemy’s Canon.)

534 BCE + 490534 BCE + 490±± years = 1024 years = 1024±± BCE. BCE. 534 BCE – 490 years = 44 BCE.534 BCE – 490 years = 44 BCE. The Egyptian calendar begins with the month Thoth. The Egyptian calendar begins with the month Thoth.

Egyptian calendar reckoning always precedes the Egyptian calendar reckoning always precedes the Hebrew and Babylonian reckoning because no Hebrew and Babylonian reckoning because no accession year is reckoned using the Egyptian calendar. accession year is reckoned using the Egyptian calendar. Indeed, the Elephantine papyri shows clearly that at Indeed, the Elephantine papyri shows clearly that at times the 2times the 2ndnd Egyptian year of reign began even while Egyptian year of reign began even while the Babylonian and Hebrew calendars were in their the Babylonian and Hebrew calendars were in their respective accession year of reign. (Cf. the Elephantine respective accession year of reign. (Cf. the Elephantine papyri dated during Artaxerxes I. papyri dated during Artaxerxes I. See more at: See more at:

http://adamoh.org/TreeOfLife.wan.io/OTCh/ElephantinePapyrusEgyptianVsBabylonianRegnalYears.htmhttp://adamoh.org/TreeOfLife.wan.io/OTCh/ElephantinePapyrusEgyptianVsBabylonianRegnalYears.htm)) What happened in 44 BCE?What happened in 44 BCE?

Tishri 10, 43 BCE Tishri 10, 43 BCE Herod Captures JerusalemHerod Captures Jerusalem

Spring time… “solemnity of the fast” (Day of Atonement; Tishri 10…) Tishri 21, 43 BCE Spring time… “solemnity of the fast” (Day of Atonement; Tishri 10…) Tishri 21, 43 BCE

““XIV:15:14. When XIV:15:14. When the rigor of winter was overthe rigor of winter was over, Herod removed his army, and came near to Jerusalem, and , Herod removed his army, and came near to Jerusalem, and pitched his camp hard by the city. Now this was pitched his camp hard by the city. Now this was the third year since he had been made king at Romethe third year since he had been made king at Rome; ; and as he removed his camp, and came near that part of the wall where it could be most easily and as he removed his camp, and came near that part of the wall where it could be most easily assaulted, he pitched that camp before the temple, intending to make his attacks in the same manner assaulted, he pitched that camp before the temple, intending to make his attacks in the same manner as did Pompey… as did Pompey…

““16:2. Now the Jews that were enclosed within the walls of the city fought against Herod with great alacrity 16:2. Now the Jews that were enclosed within the walls of the city fought against Herod with great alacrity and zeal (for the whole nation was gathered together…) Now the three bulwarks were easily erected, and zeal (for the whole nation was gathered together…) Now the three bulwarks were easily erected, because so many hands were continually at work upon it; for because so many hands were continually at work upon it; for it was summer timeit was summer time… Making use of … Making use of brutish courage rather than of prudent valor, they persisted in this war to the very last; and this they brutish courage rather than of prudent valor, they persisted in this war to the very last; and this they did while a mighty army lay round about them, and while they were distressed by famine and the did while a mighty army lay round about them, and while they were distressed by famine and the want of necessaries, for want of necessaries, for this happened to be a Sabbatic yearthis happened to be a Sabbatic year… The first wall was taken … The first wall was taken in forty daysin forty days, , and the second and the second in fifteen morein fifteen more… Herod… made an assault upon the city, and took it by storm; and … Herod… made an assault upon the city, and took it by storm; and now all parts were full of those that were slain, by the rage of the Romans at the now all parts were full of those that were slain, by the rage of the Romans at the long duration of the long duration of the siegesiege……

““4. This destruction befell the city of Jerusalem when Marcus Agrippa and Caninius Gallus were consuls of 4. This destruction befell the city of Jerusalem when Marcus Agrippa and Caninius Gallus were consuls of Rome Rome on the hundred eighty and fifth olympiad, on the third month, on the solemnity of the fast, as if on the hundred eighty and fifth olympiad, on the third month, on the solemnity of the fast, as if a periodical revolution of calamities had returned since that which befell the Jews under Pompey; for a periodical revolution of calamities had returned since that which befell the Jews under Pompey; for the Jews were taken by him on the same day, and this was after twenty-seven years' time…the Jews were taken by him on the same day, and this was after twenty-seven years' time… Out of Out of Herod's fear of this it was that he, by giving Antony a great deal of money, endeavored to persuade Herod's fear of this it was that he, by giving Antony a great deal of money, endeavored to persuade him to have Antigonus slain, which if it were once done, he should be free from that fear. him to have Antigonus slain, which if it were once done, he should be free from that fear. And thus did And thus did the government of the Asamoneans cease, a hundred twenty and six years after it was first set up.the government of the Asamoneans cease, a hundred twenty and six years after it was first set up.

““XV:1:2. XV:1:2. At this time Herod, now he had got Jerusalem under his powerAt this time Herod, now he had got Jerusalem under his power, carried off all the royal ornaments, , carried off all the royal ornaments, and spoiled the wealthy men of what they had gotten… this distress was in part occasioned by the and spoiled the wealthy men of what they had gotten… this distress was in part occasioned by the covetousness of the prince regent, who was still in want of more, and in part by covetousness of the prince regent, who was still in want of more, and in part by the Sabbatic year, the Sabbatic year, which was still going onwhich was still going on, and forced the country to lie still uncultivated, since we are forbidden to sow , and forced the country to lie still uncultivated, since we are forbidden to sow our land in that year.” our land in that year.”

(Antiquities of the Jews, Book XIV:15:14; 16:2,4; XV:1:2.)(Antiquities of the Jews, Book XIV:15:14; 16:2,4; XV:1:2.)

Scripture Year ReckoningScripture Year Reckoning

Scriptural years re these 490 years: Scriptural years re these 490 years: The year of Cyrus’ decree is reckoned as an The year of Cyrus’ decree is reckoned as an

accession year for this 490 year era; the accession year for this 490 year era; the accession year ended when…accession year ended when…

This 490 year era began with Tishri 22, 533 This 490 year era began with Tishri 22, 533 BCE;BCE;

This 490 year era ended with Tishri 21, 43 This 490 year era ended with Tishri 21, 43 BCE. BCE.

The 490The 490thth year was the accession year of year was the accession year of Herod the Great when reckoning from his Herod the Great when reckoning from his capture of Jerusalem.capture of Jerusalem.

533 – 43 = 490 years exactly.533 – 43 = 490 years exactly.

Salvation of MenSalvation of Men

Voluntary servitude Voluntary servitude under kings and States.under kings and States.

U R the State!!! “U SS R”U R the State!!! “U SS R” Thus Daniel’s Stat(u)eThus Daniel’s Stat(u)e Kings and man made Kings and man made

“authorities” are voted “authorities” are voted in place to become in place to become “Saviors” and “insure “Saviors” and “insure peace and safety” peace and safety” because “ye were because “ye were afraid…” (cf. Deut. 5:2-afraid…” (cf. Deut. 5:2-5!)5!)

One Escape Option:One Escape Option:Yahweh the One Real SaviorYahweh the One Real Savior

The Three Angel’s Messages:The Three Angel’s Messages: The The 1st1st eternal NOW eternal NOW

messagemessage: Each of us is free to : Each of us is free to choose until we refuse… choose until we refuse…

The The 22ndnd message message by choosing by choosing to consent to bondage – by to consent to bondage – by voting, by registering, by voting, by registering, by applying for various licenses, applying for various licenses, &c.. &c..

The The 33rdrd message: message: The The Creator’s natural Creator’s natural consequences do follow!!!consequences do follow!!!

Yahweh is there to lead each Yahweh is there to lead each One out of bondage!One out of bondage!

That is: Each One who wishes That is: Each One who wishes to listen and accept His offers to listen and accept His offers – and follow!– and follow!

Escaping the Circle of Evil to Escaping the Circle of Evil to that which “is (?) too good to that which “is (?) too good to

be true”be true”

Consider this “too Consider this “too good to be true” good to be true” prophetic design!prophetic design!

R U getting the R U getting the message yet?message yet?

Or are you too too Or are you too too “afraid” to trust your “afraid” to trust your Father, your Creator, Father, your Creator, your Source?your Source?

R U noticing that it’s a R U noticing that it’s a matter of being tuned matter of being tuned into another paradigm into another paradigm of time? – God’s!of time? – God’s!



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What steps R U taking?What steps R U taking?

A little of my story will follow…:A little of my story will follow…: I was told to be His witness, by I was told to be His witness, by

sharing my own first hand sharing my own first hand experiences…experiences… Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20

I Inherited the 7I Inherited the 7thth Day Sabbath Day Sabbath Truth!Truth!

My great grand parents studied the My great grand parents studied the Scriptures for themselves and Scriptures for themselves and discovered the 7discovered the 7thth Day Sabbath truth… Day Sabbath truth…

Years later they were told that some Years later they were told that some equally strange people had arrived equally strange people had arrived from America… Ellen White had just from America… Ellen White had just arrived to Scandinavia!arrived to Scandinavia!

Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

More Heritage BlessingsMore Heritage Blessings

My mother’s family were tailors and My mother’s family were tailors and missionaries at home. Their children missionaries at home. Their children all became missionaries to far away all became missionaries to far away countries as well!countries as well!

They learned that all things are They learned that all things are possible with God, our Creator.possible with God, our Creator.

Praise the Lord of Hosts!Praise the Lord of Hosts!


None of my four grand parents, nor None of my four grand parents, nor my parents, used any alcoholic my parents, used any alcoholic beverages.beverages.


None of my four grand parents, nor None of my four grand parents, nor my parents, used tobacco.my parents, used tobacco.


None of my four grand parents, nor None of my four grand parents, nor my parents, used any tea [containing my parents, used any tea [containing theophylline.]theophylline.]


Three of my grand parents and my Three of my grand parents and my parents never used coffee.parents never used coffee.


I was privileged to grow up, from age I was privileged to grow up, from age four, on the country side, in an SDA four, on the country side, in an SDA community…community…

Unlimited Inheritance…Unlimited Inheritance…

My Father’s mother accepted the Seventh-My Father’s mother accepted the Seventh-day Adventist message as a youth and day Adventist message as a youth and thus all her children were greatly blessed thus all her children were greatly blessed as was their father – her life time husband!as was their father – her life time husband!

My Father committed his life to the SDA My Father committed his life to the SDA health message and shared his blessings health message and shared his blessings with very many…with very many…

I missed him much, but was blessed too!I missed him much, but was blessed too! Praise the Lord of Life!Praise the Lord of Life!

I Learned by Remembering…I Learned by Remembering…

I missed my father who was, I thought, too I missed my father who was, I thought, too much at work. much at work.

By age 5 or 6 I learned and decided to give By age 5 or 6 I learned and decided to give priority to my family. priority to my family.

I did. I am. Its not always easy… I did. I am. Its not always easy… Good thing I can trust my Savior!Good thing I can trust my Savior! No reason ever to give up on my own No reason ever to give up on my own

family responsibilities!!!family responsibilities!!! Praise the One and Only!!!Praise the One and Only!!!

My Mother Taught meMy Mother Taught me

The Health Message is for real:The Health Message is for real: She cut sugar as a preservative from She cut sugar as a preservative from

50% to 25% in my early teens.50% to 25% in my early teens. No losses. Only gains!No losses. Only gains! Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

Real Life consequencesReal Life consequences

I gained weight. Too much. Went into I gained weight. Too much. Went into denial.denial.

Eventually I realized the truth: I was Eventually I realized the truth: I was eating too much chocolate. eating too much chocolate.

I decided to quit chocolate. I was 32 or I decided to quit chocolate. I was 32 or so. 28 years ago. Never tasted it since.so. 28 years ago. Never tasted it since.

The problem disappeared never to The problem disappeared never to return.return.

Praise the Lord, my Savior!Praise the Lord, my Savior!

I learned from my mother’s deathI learned from my mother’s death

My mother died after three years of My mother died after three years of fighting her cancer.fighting her cancer.

I did all I could, day and night, to learn all I did all I could, day and night, to learn all about cancer…about cancer…

I was always only one step behind – or so I I was always only one step behind – or so I thought…thought…

I learned that it is too late to wait until I I learned that it is too late to wait until I too get ill.too get ill.

The time to change is now, Right NOW!!The time to change is now, Right NOW!! The more the better!The more the better!

My Wife is a BlessingMy Wife is a Blessing

I learned, and I am learning, more by I learned, and I am learning, more by means of her than from anything else I means of her than from anything else I know of outside of the Scriptures, know of outside of the Scriptures, which alone open my eyes where I am which alone open my eyes where I am blind…blind…

Praise the Lord who created my family Praise the Lord who created my family into His / Their own image!into His / Their own image!

My Little Ones Taught Me MuchMy Little Ones Taught Me Much

There is so, so much for a father to There is so, so much for a father to learn from his very own babies… learn from his very own babies… every day throughout their lives!every day throughout their lives!

Blessed be the Family of Heaven!Blessed be the Family of Heaven!

I didn’t believe cholesterol was badI didn’t believe cholesterol was bad

What I learned in Medical School made me doubt What I learned in Medical School made me doubt that cholesterol causes illness…that cholesterol causes illness…

I kept fighting the idea, by studying to prove it I kept fighting the idea, by studying to prove it wrong…wrong…

In the end I was convinced I had been wrong.In the end I was convinced I had been wrong. Consequence: I cut out all cholesterol foods. Consequence: I cut out all cholesterol foods.

Simple enough: Eat no animal products!Simple enough: Eat no animal products! A decision was all it took. And sticking to it! When I A decision was all it took. And sticking to it! When I

learned that it no longer tasted good once I had learned that it no longer tasted good once I had quit the habit for a while. Not even my very quit the habit for a while. Not even my very favorites tasted as they used to!favorites tasted as they used to!

I never missed it since!I never missed it since!

Why Substitutes?Why Substitutes?

I used to always have plenty of milk on my I used to always have plenty of milk on my morning cereal and plenty of butter and morning cereal and plenty of butter and cheese on my bread.cheese on my bread.

After my decision to quit animal foods I was After my decision to quit animal foods I was facing my first breakfast. What should I facing my first breakfast. What should I eat???eat???

I decided I didn’t need any substitutes either.I decided I didn’t need any substitutes either. Surprise, surprise! It tasted great without!Surprise, surprise! It tasted great without! The more I chewed my cereal the better it The more I chewed my cereal the better it

tasted, even with no liquid added...tasted, even with no liquid added... Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

I learned from my colleagueI learned from my colleague

My colleague and best friend came home My colleague and best friend came home one day sharing the good news that his 2 one day sharing the good news that his 2 weeks of lymphadenopathy, inflamed weeks of lymphadenopathy, inflamed glands, had disappeared in a matter of glands, had disappeared in a matter of minutes upon taking Q10 capsules, 10 mg!minutes upon taking Q10 capsules, 10 mg!

Great stuff! I shared it with many over the Great stuff! I shared it with many over the years! Instant cures of much disease. But years! Instant cures of much disease. But most of my colleagues distrust it because most of my colleagues distrust it because “it is too good to be true…”“it is too good to be true…”

To each their own… Too bad for their To each their own… Too bad for their patients!!patients!!

I learned by sharingI learned by sharing

I shared the health message as best I I shared the health message as best I could with all my patients…could with all my patients…

Repetition is a great teaching tool!Repetition is a great teaching tool! Thinking about things over and over Thinking about things over and over

again makes one realize things one again makes one realize things one would never otherwise consider!would never otherwise consider!

Praise the Lord, my Teacher above all!Praise the Lord, my Teacher above all!

Vegans have no coldsVegans have no colds

Except when eating something I didn’t know Except when eating something I didn’t know had traces of dairy, I never had a sore throat had traces of dairy, I never had a sore throat again, no stuffy nose… ! I learned that this again, no stuffy nose… ! I learned that this experience is common among vegans.experience is common among vegans.

Children raised on a complete vegan diet Children raised on a complete vegan diet rarely if ever have ear aches, ear infections rarely if ever have ear aches, ear infections or other infections… Provided of course that or other infections… Provided of course that they eat a well rounded diet from all four they eat a well rounded diet from all four vegan food groups: 1) nuts and seeds, 2) vegan food groups: 1) nuts and seeds, 2) whole grains, 3) fruit, and 4) vegetables.whole grains, 3) fruit, and 4) vegetables.

Praise the Lord, the Greatest Physician of Praise the Lord, the Greatest Physician of all!all!

I wanted to test fasting…I wanted to test fasting…

I ended up learning that I didn’t need legumes I ended up learning that I didn’t need legumes of any kind and that throughout my life I had of any kind and that throughout my life I had had much more gas than I needed to.had much more gas than I needed to.

As says Ellen White: “For me they are poison…”As says Ellen White: “For me they are poison…” But that’s me! Yet, I believe all too many SDA’s But that’s me! Yet, I believe all too many SDA’s

are dying prematurely because of way too much are dying prematurely because of way too much soy protein, too much refined soy! Too few soy protein, too much refined soy! Too few natural phyto chemicals! Simply put: Lack of natural phyto chemicals! Simply put: Lack of essential nutrients!essential nutrients!

Then I learned it the hard way…Then I learned it the hard way… Like others, I too was claiming to be one with Like others, I too was claiming to be one with

the Stat(u)e. I too was married under a State the Stat(u)e. I too was married under a State Marriage License. I too was carrying a Drivers Marriage License. I too was carrying a Drivers License, a Medical License, and on and on…License, a Medical License, and on and on…

Then, though certainly not ever before having Then, though certainly not ever before having considered myself property of the Stat(u)e considered myself property of the Stat(u)e and one with her – “the Stat(u)e of Liberty,” and one with her – “the Stat(u)e of Liberty,” suddenly she kidnapped my family from me. suddenly she kidnapped my family from me. And me from them. We all suffer, me, my And me from them. We all suffer, me, my wife, our little ones – still! Exceedingly!!! wife, our little ones – still! Exceedingly!!!

The Third Angel’s Message in verity. And in The Third Angel’s Message in verity. And in consequence of not heeding the Second consequence of not heeding the Second Angel’s Message in time! Or even the First…Angel’s Message in time! Or even the First…

Then I learned it the hard way…Then I learned it the hard way… She, “the Stat(u)e of Liberty,” considered She, “the Stat(u)e of Liberty,” considered

our children hers and not mine, and me as our children hers and not mine, and me as an intruder, and not her husband. So I was an intruder, and not her husband. So I was rejected. Even imprisoned. What mental rejected. Even imprisoned. What mental and emotional torture!and emotional torture!

Then I learnt that it was my fault for Then I learnt that it was my fault for thinking it expedient to IDentify myself as thinking it expedient to IDentify myself as a “person,” as a representative of, and for, a “person,” as a representative of, and for, the Stat(u)e.the Stat(u)e.

Identifying myself as a subject under the Identifying myself as a subject under the head of the Stat(u)e was and is the same head of the Stat(u)e was and is the same as delegating all my responsibility to as delegating all my responsibility to another – barring none! another – barring none!

Making myself a slave owned by another.Making myself a slave owned by another.

Then I learned it the hard way…Then I learned it the hard way…

She used my ID claims as proof that the She used my ID claims as proof that the responsibility was on her… and responsibility was on her… and accordingly, that I was in effect no more accordingly, that I was in effect no more the head of my own family.the head of my own family.

By my very own choice! It was all my fault! By my very own choice! It was all my fault! And it was… and is… to the extent that I And it was… and is… to the extent that I

am still one with her. To the extent that I am still one with her. To the extent that I am still not effectively heeding the call: am still not effectively heeding the call: “Come out of her, ye my People!”“Come out of her, ye my People!”

Then I learned it the hard way…Then I learned it the hard way…

So I did my very best to rescind all my So I did my very best to rescind all my license applications, all my licentiousness!license applications, all my licentiousness!

Got rid of my Marriage Certificate, my Got rid of my Marriage Certificate, my Drivers Licenses, my Medical Licenses, my Drivers Licenses, my Medical Licenses, my Pilot license, eventually even my Passports Pilot license, eventually even my Passports and my Citizenships. and my Citizenships.

And God is blessing me as I am doing my And God is blessing me as I am doing my best to heed His call for me to get out of best to heed His call for me to get out of Babylon. To cease being one with her. One Babylon. To cease being one with her. One with the Stat(u)e.with the Stat(u)e.

Then I learned it the hard way…Then I learned it the hard way… I got a free, but involuntary, trip to America – for still not I got a free, but involuntary, trip to America – for still not

being able to effectively abstain from giving cause to being able to effectively abstain from giving cause to the Stat(u)e for thinking the responsibility was on her.the Stat(u)e for thinking the responsibility was on her.

I had a hard time getting back, but with time I learned. I had a hard time getting back, but with time I learned. First how to fly domestically without an ID. That one was First how to fly domestically without an ID. That one was

easy! “I am traveling without ID today Sir!”easy! “I am traveling without ID today Sir!” Then I had the blessing of traveling in a yacht across Then I had the blessing of traveling in a yacht across

the ocean. Her name is Milagro. Spanish for Miracle! the ocean. Her name is Milagro. Spanish for Miracle! Indeed it was! And what a joy to get to know the ocean!Indeed it was! And what a joy to get to know the ocean!

No serious problems passing and facing a number of No serious problems passing and facing a number of customs officers. They seem more knowledgeable - and customs officers. They seem more knowledgeable - and therefore more helpful - than the fearful serfs therefore more helpful - than the fearful serfs representing the international airplane industry.representing the international airplane industry.

Well, I keep on learning…Well, I keep on learning…

As Yeshua said: “I am the way, the As Yeshua said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” John 14:6.truth, and the life” John 14:6.

Isn’t that the name of the game?Isn’t that the name of the game?

No doubt you do too…No doubt you do too…

Praise the Lord of Hosts!Praise the Lord of Hosts!

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