50 Scripture texts & dumbness: What is the message for me in Ellen's vision of the 50 Bible texts and being struck dumb in consequence of her hesitancy?

Statement of belief: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” (John 17:17 KJV)

Created 5925_[(*??*)] 01 13 2029 [2013-04-23]

Updated 5925_[(*??*)] 03 05 2029 [2013-06-15]

Lessons and Considerations

Re the 50 Scripture Texts and

Re Being Struck Dumb

While in a Vision Received by Ellen Harmon in

the Late Spring or Early Summer of 1845

A small group, however, having cut loose from church creeds and church discipline, maintained their purpose to find their guidance in God’s Word alone. They patiently awaited the dawning of light, that they might gain a true understanding of their position and work. These became the spiritual forebears of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. {WV 28.7}

A card was held up before me, on which were written in letters of gold the chapter and verse of fifty texts of Scripture. [References are listed.] After I came out of vision, I beckoned for the slate, and wrote upon it that I was dumb, also what I had seen, and that I wished the large Bible. {1BIO 91.1}

I took the Bible and readily turned to all the texts that I had seen upon the card. I was unable to speak all day. Early the next morning my soul was filled with joy, and my tongue was loosed to shout the high praises of God. After that I dared not doubt or for a moment resist the power of God, however others might think of me.—Early Writings, 22, 23. {1BIO 91.2}

After I came out of vision, I beckoned for the slate, and wrote upon it that I was dumb, also what I had seen, and that I wished the large Bible. I took the Bible, and readily turned to all the texts that I had seen upon the card, which were as follows: {LSMS 138.2}


0	Luke 1:20	25-27	2 Corinthians 4:6-9, 17, 18
1	John 16:15	28	1 Peter 1:5-7
2-3	Acts 2:4, 4:29-31	29	1 Thessalonians 3:8
4-6	Matthew 7:6-12, 15; 24:24	30-31	Mark 15:17, 18
7	Colossians 2:6-8	32-35	John 9:20-27; 14:13-15; 15:7, 8
8-9	Hebrews 10:35-39; 4:10-12	36	Mark 1:23-25
10-12	Philippians 1:6, 27-29; 2:13-15	37-38	Romans 8:38, 39
13-14	Ephesians 6:10-18; 4:32	39-41	Revelation 3:7-13; 14:4, 5
15	1 Peter 1:22	42	Philippians 3:20
16-17	John 13:34, 35	43-44	James 5:7, 8
18	2 Corinthians 13:5	45	Philippians 3:21
19	1 Corinthians 3:10-13	46	Revelation 14:14-17
20	Acts 20:28-30	47	Hebrews 4:9
21	Galatians 1:6-9	48-50	Revelation 21:2; 14:1; 22:1-5
22-24	Luke 12:3-7; 10, 11

0	And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not My words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. Luke 1:20. {EW 24.1}
	· This passage reminds me of Luke 1:5 and the foundation of Zacharias’ experience. That is, the fact that Zacharias was acting as the representative of the course of Abia, which was the eighth course (1 Chr. 24:10,) which course began with the 50^th day of the Counting of the Omer. More…
Fr	· In particular, I notice also the angel’s emphasis upon proper timing, that is, per his words “shall be fulfilled in their season.”
	· The fundamental fact that the number of Bible texts given Ellen in this vision was 50 makes it easy for me to associate the overall message of this vision of hers with the 50 days of the Counting of Omer, and most especially to the 50th day, the Day of the Sabbaths, Pentecost. Adding to the fact the fact that the first of the texts given her also is focused upon these 50 days of Counting the Omer and upon the importance of proper timing seems quite significant to me.
	· Perhaps there is a most special message to each of us that identify ourselves as Seventh-day Adventists?!!! How is it that we have failed so long to recognize the importance of keeping all of the Sabbaths defined for us per Leviticus Chapter 23? Could it be that this is a reason for our failure to bring our message to very many in the Western world? Seems to me that people are not hearing our words. As if we are dumb, that is, in consequence of a cause very similar to that of Zacharias and Ellen… Perhaps that may change once we begin to believe the message of the eternal words and directions given us in the Word of God!!!
	· This experience of Ellen took place during the late spring or early summer of 1845 CE, that is, very likely at the very time of the 50th day of the Counting of the Omer, that is, at the very same time that Zacharias had his experience in 16 BCE, exactly 1860 years before Ellen had hers! Cf. Yeshua’s words per Matthew 24:32!
	· As to the word “dumb,” well, I see a certain parallel with the number zero…
1	All things that the Father hath are Mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of Mine, and shall show it unto you. John 16:15. {EW 24.2}
	· Amazing! To me this text reminds me of Hebrew accession time reckoning. That is, item #0 above is reckoned as belonging to the last item within the prior king, or, as here, to Yeshua’s Father. Item #1 is the first item reckoned unto the successor: “Mine.”
Sa	· Interestingly, I came to begin considering this passage only after discovering that there is a #0 Scripture text belonging unto this set of 50 Scripture texts! That certainly is not Roman or Latin type reckoning, is it? Cf. the item numbers in the left column!
	· As to item #0, consider how uniquely these words of Yeshua describes that principle: “He shall take of Mine, and shall show it unto you.”
2	And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4. {EW 24.3}
	· Now, if this passage isn’t a 50^th day event, I certainly don’t know what is!!!
Su	· I seem to feel as though there is a most definite need for the Holy Spirit to install a new understanding of Hebrew and Scriptural ways of reckoning time. How apt the words to that effect: “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
	· As with the Seventh-day Sabbath, so with the remainder of the Creator’s own appointed times: Let’s learn how to reckon time His way! Why is it that we have forgotten how to honor our Creator by using His own calendar and His own way of reckoning time? · I believe the answer to that last question of mine is simply that the one and only way of learning our Creator’s reckoning is by means of carefully studying the Scriptures for each our selves, as did the Bereans, and then to carefully apply that which we learn! All things need to be tied back to the ultimate beginnings, lest we soon be doomed to suffer the natural consequences of the game of whispering, the tool of the great Traducer, the gossip monger above all… That is, the consequences of each our own willing contributions towards that end!
3	And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak Thy word, by stretching forth Thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of Thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31. {EW 24.4}
	· These words are a record of an event that took place on the day following the 50^th day of the Counting of Omer, which day fell on “Sunday July 2, 19 CE… Gregorian time” More…
Mo	· Peter and John had been apprehended by the local authorities at the end of the 50^th day and were at this point given an opportunity to witness before these people who had been charged with the responsibilities of administering the people who chose to delegate the responsibility for themselves and of their families unto another power, unto another “god…” Cf. Acts 3:1; 4:3.
	· Here is a lesson for each of us to emulate into our life. Peter and John did not allow themselves to be intimidated by the threatening of the local “authorities!” Cf. Acts 4:19-21.
	· The Holy Ghost is willing and able to guide God’s willing servants, sometimes quite forcefully through doors that are being opened before them and closed behind them: § So it was for Peter and John per the record of Acts 4:3. § So it was for Ellen Harmon. § So it was for me. § Cf. Rev 3:7-8; 14:8; 18:4!
	· “I saw that Jesus had shut the door of the holy place, and no man can open it; and that He had opened the door into the most holy, and no man can shut it (Revelation 3:7, 8); [see page 86. See also appendix.] and that since Jesus has opened the door into the most holy place, which contains the ark, the commandments have been shining out to God’s people, and they are being tested on the Sabbath question.” {EW 42.2} · “I saw that the present test on the Sabbath could not come until the mediation of Jesus in the holy place was finished and He had passed within the second veil; therefore Christians who fell asleep before the door was opened into the most holy, when the midnight cry was finished, at the seventh month, 1844, and who had not kept the true Sabbath, now rest in hope; for they had not the light and the test on the Sabbath which we now have since that door was opened. I saw that Satan was tempting some of God’s people on this point. Because so many good Christians have fallen asleep in the triumphs of faith and have not kept the true Sabbath, they were doubting about its being a test for us now.” {EW 42.3} · Why would this test not apply also to the annual Sabbaths, given as they are as a blessing to God’s own people “for ever?” Cf. Exodus 12:14, 17, 24; Leviticus 16:29, 31; 23:14, 21, 31, 41…!
4	Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him? Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:6-12. {EW 24.5}
	· It takes the wisdom and insight of God to know the difference between a pretender and one who is indeed a genuine and honest seeker for the true pearls and values of the Creator: § To what extent am I myself not prepared to accept the truth as clearly set before me in the Holy Scriptures? § To what extent am I not willing to accept the evident truth inherent in these fifty texts that were given to Ellen Harmon more than 153 years ago? Cf. the 153 fishes referenced in John 21:11! § To what extent am I “sitting in the seat of the scornful?” Psalm 1:1 § To what extent am I one among the dogs and the swine referenced above?
Tu	· To what extent am I willing to claim my rights (and obligations) as a Son of God? § As did Peter and John per Acts 4:19-21… § As did Yeshua… Cf. Rev 14:12 § Per Exodus 20:2-3! § Per the reprimand of Yeshua to Peter… Cf. Matthew 17:26 § To what extent am I willing to heed the message of Jonah and the king? Jonah 3:8
	· Though the road may seem long, more than 50 steps, more than 50 days, yet I will place myself securely in my Creator! Where else is security to be had in real terms? Or is redemption in terms of worthless paper money more valuable than my own life, my own family, my own time, my own strength?
5	Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15. {EW 24.5}
	· Makes me think of Rev 14:8, hired priests, pastors, and all of those people dressed in the uniforms so easily recognized by their black color, the color of the Powers of Darkness.
We	· Reminds me of the Psalms and Songs within the songbooks designed by Vatican II…
	· Reminds me of the family destructive services and the daily kidnappings systematically carried out by the Department of Social Services…
	· Reminds me of the so called News services provided by means of TV, radio, the daily paper, popular magazines, and certainly also via the internet…
	· Reminds me of the good neighbors whose well-intended services are not always in accord with the principles of God, while yet based upon public opinion...
	· Reminds me of the importance of really becoming personally familiar with the Holy Scriptures as originally written, not necessarily as taught or as thought… Hosea 6:4!
6	For there shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24. {EW 25.1}
	· Am I giving enough priority to my own studies of the Holy Scriptures?
Th	· If not, How can I ever tell the true from the false, the genuine from the fake?
	· Do I dare to turn a deaf ear to all of the public news media? Do I dare to throw out my TV, my radio, and never to buy another news paper again?!!!
	· Am I even aware of how the media is being used for effectively hypnotizing me and my neighbors by means of NLP?
	· Am I willing to take the liars at their word when they openly proclaim that they are liars, murderers, harlots, kidnappers, and destroyers of men? Cf. the definitions of the terms used by the propaganda machinery as available at this link!
7	As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him: rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Colossians 2:6-8. {EW 25.2}
	· Item #7 in this list!: Notice the emphasis upon falling back upon the ultimate origins of the Creator! I am thinking of “rooted… stablished… thanksgiving… Christ…” Truly a pertinent thing to point out on any and all “sevens” being celebrated within the Day of Sevens, aka. the 50^th day in the Counting of Omer. That is, as specifically emphasized re the Seventh Day Sabbath in the 4^th Commandment: “Remember...!” · Thus yet another indication that this set of “50 texts” is being built upon the theme celebrated by said Day of Sevens, Pentecost!
Fr	· What a day for me! Praise God, the Great Physician and the Lord of Hosts! Today, for the first time in 18 years, I am now able to read a whole page without glasses at 5 inches out of Ellen White’s book Med Kristus idag. Thanks also to William H. Bates M.D., the author of The Bates Method for Better Eyesight Without Glasses. (Today’s date is 5925_[(??)] 01 22 2029 [2013-05-13]) · Indeed, I was able to read the bottom line of the Snellen chart from a distance of about 8 feet! That is, almost normal vision!: 8/10 · Isn’t it strange to find out that that method has been effectively suppressed for close to 100 years by such men as are willing to ”spoil [us] through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world…?”
	· Also, before getting out of bed in the morning, I was reminded that my dating of the Passover of the crossing of the Jordan needs adjustment due to the two pole shifts since that event. Praise the Lord for providing for me my “roots” and for “establishing” me in our Messiah who is teaching me all! · Well, as it was, that adjustment was already complete, but more importantly, it brought me, belatedly, the message that my mirror site has been suspended since April 8, 2013 due to FreeHostingCloud closing its Free Hosting platform which has been “providing free hosting for well over 100,000 websites… “ for “nearly four years…” Thanks FreeHostingCloud for your generosity!
8	Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10:35-39. {EW 25.3}
	· 8^th Day of Omer, 2013: I learned today from and Egyptian Arab man that the Greek Orthodox Church is keeping their Passover this week, that is one month later than per the Swedish calendar.
Sa	· Yes, counting and keeping in mind the numbers of the days towards the 50^th day may require some “confidence” and “patience.”
	· Likewise, I must not forget to patiently and with confidence keep on training my eyes towards an ever more perfected vision… So far the results are very rewarding, but still I have a ways to go. Most especially so far as my multiple images that I’ve been seeing all these years since my eyes were burned by the intense sunshine atop Mt. Ararat in 1974.
9	For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from His. Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:10-12. {EW 25.4}
	· How much better can a text describe the unstraining of my eyes that is leading fast to better sight?! How much better can the sharpened vision be described?
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10	Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6. {EW 26.1}
	· Yes, soon, very soon I am confident that I won’t be needing any glasses anymore!
Mo	· And at the end of this day 2013 I ended up getting a Rhubarb poisoning… though it took me until the next day before realizing that that was what it was.
	· What a blessing to be able to share in the above said confidence!
11	Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; and in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake. Philippians 1:27-29. {EW 26.1}
	· Yea, what are my daily conversations all about?
Tu	· Blessed by my dear friend who was willing to bring me some activated charcoal, which soon enough relieved my stomach pain and my nausea and allowed me a restful night’s sleep…
	· Too weak to do many eye exercises… Yet, I was able to improve a little upon my Sacred Calendar of the Creator in Progress…
12	For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:13-15. {EW 26.2}
	· Praise the Lord of Hosts who knows as no other how to guide and teach me!
We	· What part responsibility can I myself perceive in that which I tend to blame others for?
	· Thanks God for making me a little stronger today, and able to have a small glass of breakfast to restore to me some energy!
13	Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Ephesians 6:10-18. {EW 26.3}
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14	And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. {EW 26.4}
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15	Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. 1 Peter 1:22. {EW 27.1}
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16	A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34.{EW 27.2}
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17	By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:35.{EW 27.2}
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18	Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:5. {EW 27.3}
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19	According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 3:10-13. {EW 27.4}
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20	Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Acts 20:28-30. {EW 27.5}
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21	I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:6-9. {EW 27.6}
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22	Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. And I say unto you My friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:3-7. {EW 28.1}
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23	For it is written, He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee: Luke 4:10. {EW 28.2}
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24	and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Luke 4:11. {EW 28.2}
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25	For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:6-9. {EW 28.3}
	· A passage pertaining to contrasts, to choices, to jurisdiction. A typical Third Day matter.
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26	For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 2 Corinthians 4:17. {EW 28.4}
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27	while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18. {EW 28.4}
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28	Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:5-7. {EW 28.5}
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29	For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 3:8. {EW 28.6}
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30	And these things shall follow them that believe: In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:17. {EW 29.1}
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31	they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:18. {EW 29.1}
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32	His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: but by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that He was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this Man is a sinner. He answered and said, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. Then said they to him again, What did He to thee? how opened He thine eyes? He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? Would ye also be His disciples? John 9:20-27. {EW 29.2}
	· A passage dealing with the matter of jurisdiction and source, “our son” and “he was born…”
Tu	· Who owns the right of choice? “He is of age; ask him.”
	· A typical matter pertaining to the Third Day limit of jurisdiction!
33	And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it. If ye love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:13-15. {EW 29.3}
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34	If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7. {EW 29.4}
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35	Herein is My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be My disciples. John 15:8. {EW 29.4}
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36	And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. Mark 1:23-25. {EW 29.5}
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37	For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Romans 8:38. {EW 30.1}
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38	nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39. {EW 30.1}
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39	And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it; for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:7-13. {EW 30.2}
	· To me this is yet another reminder of the three day limit set upon the determination of claims of jurisdiction as clearly being recognized even in the courts of man… The keys, for instance, to each and every prison of man!
Tu	· I surely wish this principle was being made more widely known to all! To the ends that none of us should be so easily fooled by the intimidators and by the “authorities” that are elected, not by God, but by each man for himself!!! · Notice the words “the hour of temptation…”
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40	These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. Revelation 14:5. {EW 30.3}
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41	And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. Revelation 14:5. {EW 30.3}
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42	For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20. {EW 30.4}
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43	Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. James 5:7. {EW 30.5}
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44	Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:8. {EW 30.5}
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45	Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself. Philippians 3:21. {EW 31.1}
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46	And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in Thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for Thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And He that sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. Revelation 14:14-17. {EW 31.2}
	· This Bible passage reminds me of the three day rules generally being used for determining whether or not jurisdiction belongs to one or unto another. Which angel with a sickle, out of the two, owns the right of claim unto which portion of the harvest?
Tu	· Am I truly such a “Son of man” as is recognizing my own responsibility for choosing unto whom I truly belong? Cf. Genesis 2:16-17; Exodus 20:2, 8-11; Deuteronomy 5:1-21.
	· Time is money is gold. Am I taking time carefully considering my choices as given per Rev 14:6-7; 18:4; Gen 2:16-17…?
	· Yeshua too was released out of the tomb at the beginning of the Third Day of the week, was he not?!!!
47	There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. Hebrews 4:9.{EW 31.3}
	· In the midst of the week it is good to remember that the Sabbath is never too far away!
We	· In the midst of the week it is good to remember that God’s own clock work was created on the 4^th day, the day in the midst of the week.
	· It makes a lot of sense to me to place the foremost month of the year, “month number one,” in the midst of the year. That is, the month that is being used for always maintaining God’s own calendar in tune with the annual seasons. That is, by means of the aviv, the ripening of the barley.
48	And I John saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:2. {EW 31.4}
	· What is the meaning of the word and name ‘Jerusalem?’ How about “Yahweh (I am) a head of peace?” Or, “I am… a peace maker.”
Th	· Who is our Father’s Bride if not “the People of God?” What a blessing to be allowed to be One among the Sons and Daughters, born, or yet unborn, of that mother of ours!
	· To what extent am I truly being characterized by such as characterizes the People of God?
49	And I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Sion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thousand, having His Father’s name written in their foreheads. Revelation 14:1. {EW 31.5}
	· A long time ago I remember tracing the roots of the word ‘Lamb’ to the word ‘word.’ As the words within the Word of God…
Fr	· The word ‘Sion’ I believe signifies a ‘monument.’ Perhaps on the order of a ‘light house.’ As in Genesis 3:24, the “flaming sword,” the Word of God, that is established once and for all for the purpose of directing each our attention towards the road back to our Origins, and, more than that, towards our Creator and Redeemer.
	· To me there is a lot of meaning in this simple thing: 12 x 12 x 1,000 = 144,000. · In other words: Multi-dimensional discipleship and learning under the guidance of God, YHWH, the Aleph (aleph = God, Family of God, 1,000, learning, teaching…)
	· What a blessing to be allowed to focus intently upon our Father’s name at all times. · What a blessing for each one of us to be allowed to identify ourselves in terms of no other name than that of our true Creator! Blessed be His names, each name (or “ours”) unto which our Creator is given a clear title! A title not being clouded by any other claims of ownership, or trusteeship, in consequence of each our choice of delegating authority, and in consequence of each our choice of IDentification…
50	And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His servants shall serve Him. And they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:1-5. {EW 31.6}
	· Today my cousin, who was baptized on the same day and at the same place as I, reminded me that today, yes today!, is the 50^th anniversary of our baptism at the Seventh-day Adventist church of Nyhyttan. Praise the Lord of Hosts!
Sa	· The reference, in today’s Bible passage, to the leaves of the tree of life, reminds me of the Green Smoothies I been learning more and more about since last fall, and which have come alive in a very special sense beginning with spring and the abundance of greens that is springing up all around me at this time. What blessings!
	· May that light of the Lord, our Creator, continue to become ever more predominant among all the various sources of light between which we may choose these days!

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