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Will all recognize what they are seeing… or not? John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

2 Reflections Re the 2 nd Coming… Mark 8:11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. Mark 8:11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. Mark 8:12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. Mark 8:12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

3 Remember the 10 virgins? Mark 8:13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. Mark 8:13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. Mark 8:14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. Mark 8:14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

4 A Preview of the 2 nd Coming? Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

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

6 Yet another Preview of the 2 nd Coming? Mark 6:46 And when he [Jesus] had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Mark 6:46 And when he [Jesus] had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Mark 6:47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. Mark 6:47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

7 Are We Recognizing Jesus? Mark 6:48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. Mark 6:48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. Mark 6:49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: Mark 6:49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

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

9 Have you ever heard of “meeting in the air…?” 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

10 Is there a difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘recognizing?’ Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

11 Reflections Re the 2 nd Coming… - Will all recognize what they are seeing… or not? John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

12 ‘At hand…” – What does it mean? Matthew 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Matthew 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

13 ‘At hand…” – What does it mean? Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

possessing an earnest 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. 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 of compassion. He will make haste to fulfill His requirements. Great truths which have been neglected and unappreciated for ages, will be revealed by the Spirit of God, and new meaning will flash out of familiar texts. Every page will be illuminated by the Spirit of truth. The Bible is not sealed but unsealed. The most precious truths are revealed; the living oracles are heard by wondering ears, and the consciences of men are aroused into action.—Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 30. CSW 34.3

Drifting From Bible Landmarks

Many know so little about their Bibles that they are unsettled in the faith. They remove the old landmarks, and fallacies and winds of doctrine blow them hither and thither. Science, falsely so called, is wearing away the foundation of Christian principle; and those who were once in the faith drift away from the Bible landmarks, and divorce themselves from God, while still claiming to be His children.—The Review and Herald, December 29, 1896. CSW 35.1

The Youth Fortified Against Heresies

The Bible lessons which are taught in our schools are of far greater consequence than many now discern. These children will have to meet in the near future the heresies and fables that abound in the Christian world. Instruct the youth with simplicity but great thoroughness. Our work must stand the test of the judgment. The youth in this age must be fitted by the grace of Christ to meet and overcome evils which have been introduced into society. They will have opportunities to use all the knowledge and influence that they have acquired, and will need wisdom from above to stem the current of evil which surrounds them. The supporters of error and of unscriptural doctrines are numerous. The world at large is leading them to forget God and to despise His claims. The law of God is trampled beneath unholy feet. Every youth is responsible to God for His opportunities, and for the precious light shining upon him from the Scriptures.—Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 22. CSW 35.2 CSW 35.2

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