by Linda Hoffman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Scriptures are presented truths that relate especially to our own time. <\/em>To the period <\/u><\/em>just prior to the appearing of the Son of man<\/strong><\/u><\/em>, the prophecies of Scripture point, and here their warnings and threatenings preeminently apply.<\/u><\/em> The <\/em>prophetic periods of Daniel, extending <\/u><\/em>to the very eve of the great consummation<\/strong><\/u><\/em>,<\/u><\/em> throw a flood of light upon events <\/em>then to transpire<\/u><\/em>. The book of Revelation is also replete with warning and instruction <\/em>for the last generation<\/strong><\/u><\/em>. The beloved John, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, portrays the fearful and thrilling scenes connected with the close of earth’s history, and presents the duties and dangers of God’s people. None need remain in ignorance, none need be unprepared for the coming of the day of God.<\/em> [RH 09-25-83 para. 6]<\/p>\n\n\n\n This tells us that the prophecies of Daniel apply to the very eve of the consummation\u2014\u201cthe end\u201d\u2014that they are future\u2014\u201cthen to transpire\u201d\u2014from 1883. Also the prophetic periods<\/u> <\/strong>apply at the end or in the last generation. What are prophetic periods?<\/p>\n\n\n\n God tested and proved His people by the passing of th<\/em>e <\/em>time<\/strong><\/u><\/em> i<\/em>n 1843. The mistake made in reckoning the <\/em>prophetic periods<\/strong><\/u><\/em> was not at once discovered, even by learned men who opposed the views of those who were looking for Christ’s coming. Scholars declared that Mr. Miller was right in his calculation of the time, though they disputed him in regard to the event that would crown that period. But they, and the waiting people of God, were in a common error on the <\/em>question of time.<\/strong><\/u><\/em> [CET 50.2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again they were led to their Bibles to search the <\/em>prophetic periods<\/u><\/em><\/strong>.<\/u><\/em> The hand of the Lord was removed from the figures, and the mistake was explained. They saw that the<\/em> <\/u><\/em>prophetic periods reached to 1844<\/u><\/em><\/strong>,<\/u><\/em> and that the same evidence which they had presented to show that the prophetic periods closed in 1843, proved that they would terminate in 1844.<\/em> [EW 236.1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prophetic periods have to do with time prophecies. They extend to the very eve of the consummation. They are \u201cthen to transpire\u201d future to 1883. This is long past 1844. Therefore the prophetic periods of time must have a future application if we accept what the Prophet says. We can understand that there could be no day\/year prophecies anymore because it would be too long. Those ended in 1844. But a literal time period will still occur and was occasionally given in scripture such as in Jeremiah 29:10. This apparent conflict of statements (ended in 1844 and is still future) can be logically explained with this understanding and therefore does not pose a contradiction, only a past and future fulfillment; a long day for a year time period and a short one, literal day for a day. Otherwise, those who say there is no future fulfillment, have no explanation for these opposite statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Study the Revelation in connection with Daniel; for<\/u><\/em> history will be repeated.<\/u><\/em> <\/em><\/strong>We must be true and faithful amid the abounding iniquity that prevails. At no period of time are we in such danger as when <\/em>prosperity seems to crown our efforts. Self must be hidden in God. We are living amid the perils of the last days, and many are insensible to the perils that threaten our world. We, with all our religious advantages, ought to know far more to-day than we do know. “Watch, and pray,” said Jesus, “for ye know not when the time is.” “Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not.” Repentance is not a desirable emotion. Christ said, “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” The right eye is to be plucked out; the right hand is to be cut off. There is hidden depravity that needs to be carefully considered and uprooted. God help us individually to purify our souls by obeying the truth.<\/em> [SPTA07 p. 55, Para. 1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are standing on the threshold of great and solemn eve<\/em>nts. <\/em>Many of the prophecies are about to be fulfilled in quick succession.<\/strong><\/u><\/em> Every element of power <\/u><\/em>is about to be<\/strong><\/u><\/em> set to work. Past history will be repeated; old controversies <\/u><\/em>will<\/strong><\/u><\/em> arouse to new life, and peril <\/u><\/em>will<\/strong><\/u><\/em> beset God’s people on every side.<\/u><\/em> Intensity is taking possession of the human family. It is permeating everything upon t<\/em>he earth. And for what?–Games, plays, amusements; men are rushing and crowding, and contending for the mastery. That which is common and perishable is absorbing their attention, so that things of eternal interest are scarcely thought of. Human beings, possessed with energy, zeal, and perseverance, will place all their God-given powers in cooperation with Satan’s despotism to make void the law of God. Impostors of every caste and grade will claim to be worthy and true, and there will be a magnifying of the common and impure against the true and the holy. Thus the spurious is accepted, and the true standard of holiness is discarded, as the word of God was discarded by Adam and Eve for the lie of Satan.<\/em> [RH 08-31-97 para. 7]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notice all the future tense words used in this quote: \u201care about to be,\u201d \u201cis about to be,\u201d \u201cwill.\u201d Do we believe her or don’t we? If we do believe, how can we say the prophecies and prophetic periods do not repeat when she says they do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brethren and sisters, the Lord wants to impart to us increased light. He desires that we shall have distinct revealings of His glory, that ministers and people shall become strong in His strength. When the angel was about to <\/em>unfold to Daniel the intensely interesting prophecies<\/u><\/em> to be recorded for us <\/em>who are to witness their fulfillment,<\/strong><\/u><\/em> the angel said, “Be strong, yea, be strong.” We are to receive the very same glory that was revealed to Daniel, <\/em>because it is for God’s people in these last days, that they may give the trumpet a certain sound.<\/u><\/em> [1888 Mtl. p. 514 para. 02]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here we have more future tense language on the prophecies of Daniel: We \u201care to witness their fulfillment\u201d. Past fulfillment is not alluded to here. Future fulfillment is for \u201cthe last days\u201d. (Which we are now in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s look at some of the prophecies that we are specifically told will repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel 8, 10, 11 are future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The light that Daniel received direct from<\/em> God was given especially for these last days. <\/em>The visions he saw by the banks of the Ulai and the Hiddekel, the great rivers of Shinar, <\/u><\/em>are now in process of fulfillment<\/strong><\/u><\/em>, and all the events foretold will soon have come to pass.<\/u><\/em><\/em> [16MR334.02]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel’s visions by the Ulai and Hiddekel\u2014Daniel 8, 10, 11 are future, for the last days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel 7 in the past:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul, in his second epistle to the Thessalonians, points out the power that has attempted to break down the law of God. He warns the believers concerning the great apostasy and the blasphemous antichristian power that would be developed and perform its work before Christ should come the second time. He says: “That day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. . . . The mystery of iniquity doth already work; only he who now letteth [hindereth] will let [hinder], until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming<\/em>.” <\/em>The prophet Daniel, describing the same power, says, “He shall speak great words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws.”<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em>How strikingly have these prophecies <\/u><\/em>been fulfilled<\/strong><\/u><\/em> by the Romish Church!<\/u><\/em> N<\/em>ot only has this power attempted to change the times and laws of God, but she openly avows that she has made such changes, and she declares that by the observance of Sunday, which rests solely upon her authority, the Protestant world is acknowledging the supremacy of Rome. It is the breach which has thus been made in the law of God that the people described by Isaiah are seeking to build up.<\/em> [ST 06-12-93 para. 04]<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cbeen fulfilled\u201d\u2014past<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel 7 in the future:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That the law which was spoken by God’s own voice is faulty, that some specification has been set aside, is the claim which Satan now pu<\/em>ts forward. It is the last great deception that he <\/em>will bring<\/strong><\/u><\/em> upon the world. He needs not to assail the whole law; if he can lead men to disregard one precept, his purpose is gained. For “whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” James 2:10. By consenting to break one precept, men are brought under Satan’s power. By substituting human law for God’s law, Satan <\/em>will<\/strong><\/u><\/em> seek to control the world. This work is foretold in prophecy. Of the great apostate power which is the representative of Satan, it is declared, <\/em>“He shall speak great words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand.” Dan. 7:25.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Men <\/em>will<\/strong><\/u><\/em> surely set up their laws to counterwork the laws of God. They will seek to compel the consciences of others, and in their zeal to enforce these laws they <\/em>will<\/strong><\/u><\/em> oppress<\/em> their fellow men.<\/em> [DA 763]<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are certainly seeing this fulfilled in the laws being enacted at this time, laws totally contrary to Biblical marriage, laws allowing the killing of babies, the 10 Commandments being removed, and the outlawing of prayer to the God of Heaven though rayers to Allah are not outlawed in public schools or workplaces. Sunday laws, contrary to God’s word, will be instated next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Much of Daniel 11 is to be fulfilled again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have no time to lose. Troublous times are before us. The world is stirred with the spirit of war. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will t<\/em>ake place. <\/em>The prophecy in the eleventh [chapter] of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated.<\/u><\/em> In the thirtieth verse a powe<\/em>r is spoken of that “shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.<\/em> [Unpublished Manuscripts, Volume 1 p. 136 para. 1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The creation of Sunday laws will fulfill the prophecy of Daniel 11:30. The daily is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate set up. Verse 32-33 sounds like the loud cry which follows the making of Sunday laws. This will be for a time, times and half a time: 3 1\/2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel 12 time prophecies are future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Time, times, and an half:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel writes: “I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right han<\/em>d and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth forever that it shall be for a <\/em>time, times, and an half<\/u><\/em>; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And He said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tired; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This world is a theatre. The actors, the inhabitants of the world, are preparing to act their part in the last great drama<\/u>. God is lost sight of. There is no unity of purpose, except as parties of men confederate to gain their ends. God is looking on. His purposes in regard to his rebellious subjects will be fulfilled. The world has not been given into the hands of men, though God is permitting the elements of confusion and disorder to bear sway for a season. A power from beneath is working to bring about the last great scenes in the drama<\/u>,–Satan coming as Christ, and working with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in those who are binding themselves together in secret societies. Those who are yielding to the passion for confederation are working out the plans of the enemy. The cause will be followed by the effect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em>Transgression has almost reached its limit. Confusion fills the world, and a great terror is soon to come upon human beings. And the end is very near.<\/u><\/em> We <\/em>who know the truth should be preparing for what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise.<\/em> [Bible Training School 02-01-03]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly this phrase \u201ctime, times and a half\u201d in Daniel 12:7 is used only in a future sense in SOP writings. I never found it in reference to the past 1260 years of papal rule. This \u201cmoed, moeds and a half<\/em>\u201d refer to a 3 1\/2 year period at the end of all things. Moed<\/em> is the word for appointed times, feasts in scripture. The Strong’s number for moed<\/em> is H4150. This time period given in feast language is related to God’s feast days and things happening at those times. In Daniel moed<\/em> refers to the \u201cthe end\u201d in 8:19, 11:27, 35. Most time periods are given in days or months which are from different Hebrew words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thousand two hundred and ninety:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have no time to lose. Troublous times<\/em> are before us. The world is stirred with the spirit of war.<\/em> Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies <\/u><\/em>will take place.<\/strong><\/u><\/em> <\/u><\/em>The prophecy in the eleventh [chapter] of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. <\/em>Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be <\/u><\/em>repeated<\/strong><\/u><\/em>. In the thirtieth verse a power is spoken of that “shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength,<\/u><\/em> and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.<\/strong><\/u><\/em> And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.<\/em> [Unpublished Manuscripts, Volume 1 p. 136 para. 1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.<\/em> Daniel 12:11<\/p>\n\n\n\n A wonderful connection is seen between the universe of heaven and this world. The things revealed to Daniel were afterward complemented by the revelation made to John on the Isle of Patmos. These two books should be carefully studied. Twice Daniel inquired, How long shall it be to the end of time?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And He said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days<\/u>. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days<\/u>. But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It was the Lion of the tribe of Judah who unsealed the book and gave to John the revelation of what should be in these last days.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel stood in his lot to bear his testimony which was sealed until the time of the end, when the first angel’s message should be proclaimed to our world. These matters are of infinite importance in these last days; but while “many shall be purified, and made white, and tried,” “the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand.”. . . The book of Daniel is unsealed in the revelation to John, and carries us forward to the last scenes of this earth’s history<\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Will our brethren bear in mind that w<\/em>e are living amid the perils of the last days? Read Revelation in connection with Daniel. Teach these things.<\/em> [TM 114, 115]<\/p>\n\n\n\n This shows the 1290 to be future according to SOP. The start of the abomination is Sunday laws and the end is 1335 days later, the answer to Daniel’s question of how long to \u201cthe end of time\u201d. The 1335 is beyond the 1290 by 45 days. The 1335 could be the voice of God which brings deliverance to God’s people and tells the time of the second coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After these seven thunders uttered their voices, the injunction comes to John as to Daniel in regard to the little book: “Seal up those thing<\/em>s which the seven thunders uttered.” These relate to future events which will be disclosed in their order. Daniel <\/em>shall stand<\/strong><\/u><\/em> in his lot at the <\/em>end of the days<\/strong><\/u><\/em>. John sees the little book unsealed. Then Daniel’s prophecies have their proper place in the first, second, and third angels’ messages <\/em>to be given<\/strong><\/u><\/em> to the world. The unsealing of the l<\/em>ittle book was the message in relation to time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The books of Daniel and the Revelation are one. One is a prophecy, the other a revelation; one a book sealed, the other a book opened. John heard the mysteries which the thunders uttered, but he was commanded not to write them.<\/em> [7BC 971]<\/p>\n\n\n\n This shows that the 7 thunders are future and relate to the 1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>, and 3rd<\/sup> angels’ messages, events that are fulfilled from the book of Daniel when it is understood how they relate to the 3 angels’ messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brother Hewit from Dead River was there. He came with a message to the effect that the destruction of the wicked and the sleep of the dead was an abomination <\/em>within a shut door that a woman, Jezebel, a prophetess had brought in and he believed that I was that woman Jezebel. <\/em>We told him of some of his errors in the past, that the 1335 days were ended and numerous errors of his<\/u><\/em>. It had but little effect. His darkness was felt upon the meeting and it dragged.<\/em> [6MR250.02]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, it is future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n