For This Purpose | Randy Skeete

Summary

Randy Skeete delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing the importance of the Seventh Day Adventist church's unique message, known as the "mighty cleaver of truth." Emphasizing the significance of the first, second, and third angel's messages, Skeete asserts that these teachings separate the church from others. He challenges church members to embrace and understand their role in spreading these truths and preparing the world for Christ's return. Skeete stresses that while this message might be tough, it is crucial for spiritual readiness.

Highlights

• Skeete insists on the importance of the distinct Adventist message. ✨
• He clarifies misconceptions about previous statements regarding marriage and other denominations. 🔍
• Describes the Seventh Day Adventist's mission using the 'cleaver of truth.' 🗡️
• Advises against spiritual complacency, urging members to embrace their unique message. 🌟
• Points out that God has faith in believers to carry out His word. 🙌

Key Takeaways

• The Adventist message is unique and critical, acting as a 'mighty cleaver of truth.' 🗡️
• Randy Skeete emphasizes the importance of the three angels' messages from Revelation. 📖
• Seventh Day Adventists are called to be distinct, not necessarily better, through their message. 🌟
• The true measure of faith involves understanding and spreading present truth amidst the world. 🌍
• A commitment to learning and living the Adventist message hastens the return of Christ. 🚀

Overview

Randy Skeete, a passionate speaker, delves into the unique mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in his insightful sermon. He energetically addresses the congregation, emphasizing their calling to distinctiveness through their message known as the 'mighty cleaver of truth.' This message, he explains, is their divine purpose, separating them from other denominations while binding them with a special calling to spread God’s word.

In touching on personal responsibility and spiritual integrity, Skeete makes a compelling case for why Adventists must hold fast to their beliefs, even when faced with modern-day challenges. He passionately talks about the necessity of the Adventist message in hastening the return of Christ, with each member playing a vital role in this divine plan. Skeete doesn’t shy away from the gravity of this responsibility, urging listeners to fully commit to studying and living these truths.

Skeete encourages reflection and devotion as the core tenets of a true Adventist life. His sermon resounds with calls to leave behind spiritual complacency and a deeper understanding of the profound impact each believer can have in spreading present truth. The passionate plea is rooted in a hope that by living the teachings authentically, believers not only strengthen their faith but also bring others closer to salvation.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 03:00: Introduction and Loving Message The chapter begins with a warm greeting and a blessing for the Sabbath, setting a positive and communal atmosphere. The speaker shares a secretive yet loving message intended to be a personal interaction with the audience. The message is simple yet powerful: 'I love you,' inviting the audience to respond with 'amen,' underscoring the shared expressions of love and community.
• 03:00 - 07:00: Clarification on Previous Sermon The chapter titled 'Clarification on Previous Sermon' elaborates on the Christian concept of love, emphasizing two key reasons for loving others. The speaker references John 15:12, which commands to 'love one another as I have loved you,' and highlights verse 13, noting that 'greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' The speaker contextualizes these Biblical references within the framework of a challenging message delivered the previous night, suggesting that the commitment to love is akin to placing one's life for others, akin to the ultimate sacrifice.
• 07:00 - 10:30: Influence and Behavior of Christians This chapter delves into the influence and behavioral expectations within Christian communities. It explores how love and honesty play crucial roles, even when facing challenging and potentially frustrating topics. It encourages self-reflection among the audience about their feelings during difficult discussions, highlighting the importance of maintaining love and understanding despite disagreements.
• 10:30 - 18:00: The Message and Importance of the Jews The chapter begins with a reference to faith, emphasizing that the righteous should live by faith. The speaker clarifies a misunderstanding from the previous night regarding marriage advice, stating they did not recommend divorcing a non-Adventist spouse.
• 18:00 - 24:00: The Uniqueness of Seventh-day Adventists The chapter highlights the distinctiveness of Seventh-day Adventists, emphasizing the speaker's identity as a Seventh-day Adventist preacher. The speaker clarifies their religious position by stating they are not affiliated with other denominations such as Baptist, Lutheran, Holiness, or Mormon, while extending respect and blessings to those communities. This underscores the importance of identity and distinct theological stance within the broader Christian context.
• 24:00 - 30:00: The Messages of the Three Angels The chapter opens with a statement suggesting that the speaker will present information that is not typically heard elsewhere, preparing the audience for possibly unconventional or challenging content.
• 30:00 - 40:00: Method vs Message The chapter discusses the importance of aligning one's behavior with ethical standards to avoid misleading others. It references Ellen White's writing, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and the responsibility individuals have regarding the influence they exert on others.
• 40:00 - 45:00: Commitment to Present Truth The chapter deals with the dynamics within a community composed of both married and single individuals. It explores the rights and responsibilities that differ between married and single Christians, particularly concerning physical and moral conduct. Emphasis is placed on how one's behavior can influence others within the community, suggesting a need for mindfulness and consideration towards the collective spirituality and principles of the group.
• 45:00 - 43:00: Conclusion and Call to Action The chapter reflects on a teaching of Apostle Paul from the Bible, specifically 1 Corinthians 88:13, emphasizing self-sacrifice for the spiritual welfare of others. It illustrates Paul's willingness to forgo personal liberties, such as eating meat, to avoid causing offense or harm to his fellow believers. The chapter concludes by addressing the topic of cultural practices, implying that holding hands is not inherently wrong, but context and consideration for others are essential.

For This Purpose | Randy Skeete Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 good evening everyone a blessed Sabbath to you I hope you've had a pleasant day so far I have something to tell you I want you to lean forward and listen is just between you and me no one else will know are you ready I love you somebody say amen amen why do I
• 00:30 - 01:00 always have to beg this is not a Christian way I love you for two reasons one reason John 15:12 this is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you let me tell you why I know I love you verse 13 greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends when you consider how tough the message was last night I placed my life
• 01:00 - 01:30 on the line for you that's love how many of you found it tough to take can I see your right hand it was tough how many of you were angry with me raise your left hand mhm we have some honest vegetarians to the right and the left do you still love me even even though you don't know what
• 01:30 - 02:00 I will say tonight do you love me by faith all right the just shall live how by faith before I plunge into my message in the 40 minutes I have let me make something clear from last night it was brought to my attention that some people left with the impression that I said if you I'm married to a non-day Adventist get a divorce immediately I did not say that
• 02:00 - 02:30 I Exempted those who were married and no one else let me tell you something quickly I am a sth the Adventist preacher I am not a Baptist preacher God bless all Baptists I am not a Lutheran preacher God bless all lutherans I am not a Holiness preacher God bless all Holiness people I am not a Mormon preacher
• 02:30 - 03:00 therefore you should expect me to say things that you would not hear anywhere else does that make sense you all look tough so I know you can take what I'm about to tell you tonight let me get something off my chest again should I should the Christian be concerned about the influence he or she exerts yes or no
• 03:00 - 03:30 yes as you conduct yourselves over this weekend should you be careful not to mislead by your behavior yes or no yes historical sketches page 143 paragraph 5 Ellen White writes we are all woven together in the great web of humanity and god holds us responsible for the influence we exert on others listen to what bothered me
• 03:30 - 04:00 gathered before me is a mingling of married people and single people married people are allowed certain physical rights denied the single Christian somebody agree with me but in the spirit of being concerned with your behavior influence on others
• 04:00 - 04:30 in the spirit of Paul who in 1 Corinthians 88:13 said wherefore if meat make my brother to offend I will eat no meat while the world standeth lest I cause my brother to offend Paul was willing to set aside certain things in the interest of the spiritual welfare of his brothers now let me get to the thing because you were eager to find out there's nothing wrong in holding hands in a list
• 04:30 - 05:00 simple but when it comes to caressing and fondling and kissing am I out of place to politely request that you reserve that to your suweet there are single people on the hunt and when they see you engaged in this Behavior it may stir reactions in
• 05:00 - 05:30 that are not consistent with The Sermon on the Mount or any other part of scripture now please restrain yourselves do I need to say more all right 37 minutes our message tonight the mighty Cleaver of Truth favor number one turn off your cell phones please
• 05:30 - 06:00 don't put them on vibrate turn them off please are you doing that I don't hear them going off but I accept by faith that you will obey favor number two pray for me while I speak all you need to say is Lord put your words in that man's mouth Jeremiah 1:9 then the Lord put forth his hand and touch my mouth and the Lord said unto me behold I have put my words in thy mouth simply say Lord put your words in that man's mouth and
• 06:00 - 06:30 favor number three I want you with all my heart to think are the cell phones off don't send text messages in the presence of a holy God turn them off completely please let's pray our loving father in Heaven I come to you in the name of Jesus and I plead with you father to have mercy upon me and to help me as I
• 06:30 - 07:00 undertake this burdensome responsibility of preaching the word it is a spiritual task and I am not naturally spiritual father help me through the agency of your spirit give me the right words fulfill from me the promise you made to Moses in Exodus 4:12 when you said to him now therefore go and I will be with thy mouth and teach thee what Thou shalt say father for Christ's sake for the sake of the truth for the sake of your honor and glory and
• 07:00 - 07:30 for the enlightenment of your people be with my mouth and teach me what I should say hide me behind the cross so that you alone may be seen I offer this prayer from my heart in jesus' name and for his sake let all God's people say amen and amen in John chapter 8 reading from verse 31 John 8:31 the Bible says then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on on him if
• 07:30 - 08:00 ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free they answered him we be Abraham's seed and were never in bondage to any man how sayest thou ye shall be free now when Jesus said ye shall be free the Jews listening were offended they took great pride in being the descendant of Abraham and they said
• 08:00 - 08:30 we do not understand your statement in the light of the fact that we are Abraham's seed and will never in bondage to any man a claim of abrahamic uh descent was of tremendous importance to the Jew still is in Luke Chapter 19: 1-10 which gives the account of the conversion of zakus in verse 8 the Bible says then zakus stood before the Lord and said behold Lord the half of my goods I give to the
• 08:30 - 09:00 poor and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation I restore him fourfold and Jesus said unto him this day his salvation come to this house for as much as he also is a son of Abraham Christ recognized that zakus was a son of Abraham it meant something to be a son of Abraham in Luke 13: 11-16 the account of Christ Christ healing a
• 09:00 - 09:30 woman with a spirit of infirmity 18 years when he performed the miracle the Jews they opposed him because it was done on the Sabbath day and Jesus said in verse 16 and not not this woman being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has bound low these 18 years be Loos from this Bond on the Sabbath day Jesus calls her a daughter of Abraham he calls zakus a son of Abraham the Jews were the children of Abraham and they took pride
• 09:30 - 10:00 I have a question for you what made the Jews so special our subject is the mighty Cleaver of truth let's first discover what did not make them special in the eyes of god let's go to the book of Deuteronomy chapter 7 reading verses 6 and 7 Deuteronomy 7: 6 and 7 for thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God the
• 10:00 - 10:30 Lord thy God have chosen thee to be a special people unto himself above all people that upon the face of the Earth that's what we're we're told in Deuteronomy 7:6 the Lord thy God have chosen thee to be a special people unto himself this is intimacy this is closeness there are special to God in a very personal way verse seven the Lord did not set his
• 10:30 - 11:00 love upon you nor choose you because you were more in number than any people for you were the fewest of all people so one reason why they were not special is the fact that it was they were not special because they were numerous there were Millions the Bible says they were among the smallest so they were not special to God because they were they were they were many in number Deuteronomy chapter 9 reading verses 6 and 7
• 11:00 - 11:30 understand therefore verse 6 of Deuteronomy 9 that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness for thou art a stiff necked people or rebellious God is saying you are not special to me because you're righteous and you're sinless and you obey my word that's not why you're special verse seven remember and forget not how thou provokes the Lord thy God
• 11:30 - 12:00 to wrath in the wilderness from the day that thou they sent for forth out of the land of Egypt until thou came into this place thou Hast been rebellious against the Lord God is saying through Moses listen to me you Israelites for 40 years uninterruptedly you have been a rebellious people but you're still my people what made the Jews special to God
• 12:00 - 12:30 in Romans chapter 1 and Romans Chapter 2 Paul says in in chapter one that all the Gentiles are sinners in Chapter 2 of The Book of Romans he says all the Jews essentially are sinners now Paul is writing this and he knows that this letter will be read by Jews so as an intelligent writer an intelligent Church leader Paul
• 12:30 - 13:00 anticipates their objections and he answers the objection before it is made he makes it and so in verse uh chapter 3 verse one of the book of Romans the Bible says what advantage then hath the Jew or what profit is there of circumcision now that is a legitimate question what makes a seventhday Adventist special to God why is it that 70 Adventists perhaps
• 13:00 - 13:30 more than any other church on the face of the Earth put so much time and effort into getting other people to join their Church those Adventists who live in countries that have winter their evangelism period is the summer rest of the year and those who live in year round warm climates perhaps evangelism goes on more frequently but we have a history of
• 13:30 - 14:00 evangelizing others am I right yes now you need to understand why you do that if you don't understand you shouldn't do it because it causes tremendous stress and Agony and anguish when some people make decisions to accept our message some are banished by their family members they lose their jobs they ostracized by their friends
• 14:00 - 14:30 why what makes the Adventist special what made the Jews special to god let's reread Romans chapter 3 reading verse one what advantage then have the Jew or what profit is there of circumcision verse two much everywhere much now before we identify the much let's skip down to verse 9 what then are we better than they on a human level is
• 14:30 - 15:00 a Jew better than a gentile no on a human level is an Adventist better than a Baptist no come on say Amen you're not better than a Baptist or Worse what then are we better than they Romans 3:9 no says Paul in no wise for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles that they are all under sin sin and sin has one remedy and that is
• 15:00 - 15:30 Christ the remedy works for the Jew the remedy works for the Gentile so there's no difference by the way that's how simple the gospel is I don't care if you're Canadian a Nigerian a Japanese a Russian a Malaysian a martian you have one problem what's that problem
• 15:30 - 16:00 sin and there's only one solution what's that Christ does your culture change that absolutely not what then are we better than they no in no wise for we have before prove both Jew and Gentiles that they all under sin now let's go back to verses 1 and two of Romans chapter 3 as we continue with the mighty Cleaver of Truth what advantage then have the Jew or what prophit is there of circumcision verse to much every way chiefly what does the word
• 16:00 - 16:30 chiefly mean primarily principally of highest importance listen carefully and think chiefly because that into them unto them were committed what the Oracles of God the message the word that God gave to the Jews is that which more than anything else distinguish them they were distinguished by their message
• 16:30 - 17:00 not by how holy they were Moses tells us in Deuteronomy 9:24 thou Hast been rebellious against the Lord from the day that I knew you and he did not know them at the beginning of the 40 years he knew them before he went into Exile am I going too fast time is going faster what made the Jews special the message
• 17:00 - 17:30 chiefly that unto them were committed and the Greek word therefore committed is the same Greek word for believeth in John 3:16 for God so loved the world that who that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth is the same word now you apply that to God what it means that when God gave them the oracles God believed God had confidence that they would carry out the message come on say amen for God do you know God has faith in
• 17:30 - 18:00 you now it's not saving faith God doesn't need to be saved but in his own way God has faith in you chiefly because that unto them were committed the Oracles of God now what makes a Seventh Day Adventist special chiefly because that unto them were similarly committed the Oracles of God known in our Parliament as present truth now don't confuse present truth
• 18:00 - 18:30 with Pleasant truth they sound alike they are different you see Pleasant truth if the truth is pleasant and Truth is uh is there's nothing wrong with truth being Pleasant you conduct an Evangelistic series and you preach Pleasant truth all night every night what you end up with possibly is a change in the day of worship and that's
• 18:30 - 19:00 it last night I said there are too many 7ay Adventist Buddhists and I didn't explain too many 7ay Adventist Baptists I didn't explain let me explain now are you ready I was watching some people walk out what is a 7day Adventist
• 19:00 - 19:30 Buddhist a 7day Adventist Buddhist is someone who's heard the Sabbath message and has incorporated Sabbath keeping into his traditional beliefs and he does it in an Adventist Church baptized you still don't understand me let me explain it this way there are places where I go to preach where I have to make a call all those who've gone to the witch doctor
• 19:30 - 20:00 come all those who have charms and other little amulets in their purses come you know why because even though there are Adventists in moments of Crisis they go back to what they were brought up in are you listening to me and so when things go dramatically and precipitously wrong they go to the witch
• 20:00 - 20:30 doctor but they're Adventist now something is wrong somewhere their 7day Adventist Baptist or 7day Adventist Pentecostals they're advented members of the church by baptism in good and regular standing but you can tell their Roots by the worship Styles they try to insist upon
• 20:30 - 21:00 and the urge for freedom to do as I like because God just loves me and the preference for noise we have 70 Adventist Catholics Don't Preach this sermon it alienates it upsets the man of sin don't do that what's the point of creating division let's come together let's be
• 21:00 - 21:30 nice but God has provided a way to cut someone out from what he or she has been accustomed to and to cut that person so completely that the person does not go back that person becomes a Seventh Day Adventist 7th Day Adventist of whom we have too
• 21:30 - 22:00 few Last Day Events page 45 paragraph 2 seven Adventist have been chosen by God as a peculiar people separate from the World by them great cleav of Truth he has listen to her words he has cut them out from the Quarry of the world now what is a quarry a place where you go to get what rocks something hard the B El tells us
• 22:00 - 22:30 he has cut them out using the cleaver of Truth he has cut them out from the Quarry of the world and brought them into connection with himself now you ask me what is the cleaver of truth that God used to cut us out testimony voice Volume 5 page 455 paragraph
• 22:30 - 23:00 2 God has called his church in this day as he called ancient Israel to stand as a light in the Earth by the mighty cleav of Truth now she identifies it the messages of the first second and third angels He has separated them from the churches and from the world to bring them into a secred
• 23:00 - 23:30 nearness to himself the mighty Cleaver of Truth is what God used to bring this church into existence because you know after the great disappointment there were men thousands who went back to their churches and a small group remained studying studying studying God was conducting a cutting experience he cut them
• 23:30 - 24:00 out they are your Pioneers they are your forefathers and mine they who through perspiring study and sacrifice and tears they lay the doctrinal foundation of this church the cleav of Truth and it is an act of betrayal to use any other kind of instrument to try to get people into this church
• 24:00 - 24:30 we must use the cleav great controversy page 409 paragraph 1 the scripture which above all other had been both the central pillar the foundation and the central pillar of the Advent movement was the Declaration under 2,300 days then shall the sign you be cleansed it is that Daniel 8:14 Revelation 14 9 to2 or 6 to 12 that comprise the cleav of Truth
• 24:30 - 25:00 some of you looking at me as if you're saying what is revelation 1462 say what is Daniel 8:14 you know what the world wants the Bible predicted that people would not like tough sermons 2 Timothy 4:4 for the time will come what come on tell me the time will come what when
• 25:00 - 25:30 they will not endure what soundr sound can't take it but need it listen Jesus Christ is coming back huh he's coming back for people prepared now you are prepared for Christ in one of two ways you either prepared to receive him eternally or you're
• 25:30 - 26:00 prepared to have him destroy you but you must be prepared I didn't say that clearly let me try it again Christ is coming back for a world prepared or the world as a harvest Revelation 144 to2 there are two harvests one in verse 15 1 in verse 18 18 and 19 both harvests are ripe right means point of no
• 26:00 - 26:30 return spiritually when a man or a woman or a people reach a point of rightness that's it he that is righteous let him righteous still he that is Holy let him be holy still he that is what filthy unjust let him be filthy and unjust still now the question becomes what has to happen for the world to be brought to this place of ripeness where they two Harvest ripe for God ripe against God I tell you today
• 26:30 - 27:00 what causes that ripening is the Bold preaching of present truth the cleaver of Truth the messages of the first second and third Angels somebody who's an Adventist say Amen it is not Jesus loves you that the world needs alone but that's all the world wants Jesus Loves You Now do whatever you like he's a loving
• 27:00 - 27:30 God he won't destroy you well if he doesn't destroy Sinners today he must go back and wake up All Those whom he destroyed in the flood let me tell you something the Jesus who died on that cross was the Christ who sent that flood don't look Shell Shocked Justice is part of love the Jesus who who suffered and took all kinds of abuse is the Jesus who burnt up
• 27:30 - 28:00 Sodom Gomorrah adma Zabo and baa the Christ who is the Lamb that went to slaughter dumb is the one who sent an angel and killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers of the army of sakar to defend his people Jesus loves but his love compels him to punish Christ is coming back he is coming back for a world that is ready
• 28:00 - 28:30 one way or the other you're either ready to be received or ready to be destroyed but either way you will be ready now God has given us the readying material the messages of Revelation 14 adding Revelation 181 to5 which is a crescend of Revelation 14 9-11 and Daniel 8:14 out of which all of this Springs this is what prepares the
• 28:30 - 29:00 world but turn on the television that's not what you hear what you hear is uh self-confidence positive thinking the Abundant Life how to make money how to whatever but if you want to hear present truth you've got to tune in to were 70 Adventist
• 29:00 - 29:30 broadcast the mighty Cleaver of Truth the messages of the first second and third Angels now let me just present something to you there is something called message and there's something called method in God's system some things are more important than others there are degrees in God's organization in other words you've got
• 29:30 - 30:00 to love God more than you love your parents am I right yes that's a degree that's a difference look at the 10 commandments the first four love to God they are the first the next six love to your fellow man they are the second that's what Jesus said something more than something else all are important some seem to enjoy a higher prominence when it comes to preaching the message the gospel you have method and you have message are you following me which is
• 30:00 - 30:30 more important come on speak with authority message now God is a god of method Matthew 6:9 after this manner therefore pray ye here is the method here is the how how to pray how to be saved how to be healthy how to raise healthy children how to do whatever the Bible is a book of how how how it is also a book of how to preach but how to preach is not as important as what you
• 30:30 - 31:00 preach some of us have elevated method to such a level that it doesn't matter what you say as long as you say it a certain way so you want to preach that the atonement was finished at the cross that's fine but use this method you want to preach that the creation took more than 6 days long periods of time that's fine just use this method remember Randy KS said method has its place but what distinguishes US is
• 31:00 - 31:30 message the message what you say that is the power fundamentals of Christian education page 186 paragraph 3 an understanding of the customs of the people the time and location of events is practical knowledge for it aids in making the figures of the Bible clear in bringing out the force of Christ's lessons but it is not positively necessary to know these
• 31:30 - 32:00 things you didn't hear me fundamentals of Christian education page 186 paragraph 3 an understanding of the customs of people the time and location of events is practical knowledge for it aids in making the figures of the Bible clear and bringing out the force of Christ's
• 32:00 - 32:30 lessons they help she says but it is not positively necessary to know these things what am I saying to you if you don't have a refined uh background in method don't regard yourself as useless to God the combination that works powerfully is the message and the
• 32:30 - 33:00 man the message as the man for the prophecy came not in Old Time by the will of man of man but holy men of God spake what kind of men holy men of God spake when you mingle the man with the message the woman with the message God carries out a cutting work and it is a message that cuts people out of the religious Traditions it it cuts them out of their secularism it cuts
• 33:00 - 33:30 them out of the philosophies that are anti- good it cuts them out of the Quarry of error but when we preach these sermons that please everybody we cut no one out we loosen some dirt we cut no one out The Cutting instrument is present
• 33:30 - 34:00 truth I'm looking into your eyes and I'm not sure who is following me but my brothers and sisters go back to the Israelites what made them special chiefly that unto them were committed the Oracles of God unto us have been committed the Great wealth of Truth ever committed to
• 34:00 - 34:30 Mortals and that wealth of Truth is the Three Angels messages and we have a moral and a spiritual responsibility young and old and in between to make this message Our Song Our subject our theme not only for for preaching to others but for the guidance
• 34:30 - 35:00 of our own lives because what we preach to others must be demonstrated in us that they may see the power thereof and if we're not prepared to do that we should leave people where they are and not do as the Pharisees did they Traverse Land and Sea to make one proelite and when you made him you make him twice the son of hell as ye are said
• 35:00 - 35:30 Jesus Christ if we're not fixed and determined to use God's method the cleav of Truth to cut people from the Quarry of error and traditions contrary to God's word we might as well leave them alone gyc I don't know why you came maybe it's a yearly uh vacation it's a
• 35:30 - 36:00 rodeo it's a time to see and be seen time to look over the singles and see who's available and who is not and time to uh wear your latest dress your latest pants I don't know exactly what is in your mind God knows you know but I'm guessing that's perhaps you came for the right reasons I want you to make a commitment a serious one that you will Embark upon a study of
• 36:00 - 36:30 present truth you will Embark upon a study of that body of truth that distinguishes this church not because other churches cannot read it but they cannot explain it because when God has not given you something you cannot explain it you know people one of my hobby horses the Bible says that God has hidden some
• 36:30 - 37:00 things from the wise did the bible say that yes there are some people who believe if I go to Harvard and get a PhD then I can find out what God has hidden my brothers and sisters God will give you a fitness a preparation a level of Readiness to deliver this message if you will commit yourselves to study understand apply and
• 37:00 - 37:30 then Proclaim present truth this is what the world needs but the world does not know that when Jesus preached his message in John chapter 6 he said eat my flesh and drink my blood he that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life and I will raise him up at the last day John 654 and he went on talking about eat my flesh drink my blood and the Pharisees were offended by the message verse 60 many therefore of his disciples
• 37:30 - 38:00 when they heard this said this is a hard saying verse 66 from that time many of disciples went back and walked no more with him they could not take it couldn't take it I believe you can take it that's why you'll come back tomorrow night
• 38:00 - 38:30 how many of you have understood the heart of my message for tonight can I see your hands the heart of it hands down how many of you want to contribute to the return of Jesus Christ to hasten his coming I'm asking this questions seriously get yourself acquainted with that which makes us special not better than different from what did I say not better than different
• 38:30 - 39:00 from four or three young men came to my house several years ago they were Mormons and they told me they are God's people and I expressed my admiration for the gentle softspoken boldness but announced to them with equal boldness that it was my bounding duty to try to baptize them so we left on good terms some Jehovah's Witnesses came to my house announced they were God's
• 39:00 - 39:30 people I said let's pray they said uh-uh no we're not praying with you they word kid I said well let me show you the way to the next house groups are not afraid to say we are God's people but let me tell you something this church can present a reasonable justification with biblical identifying marks why it says it is God's
• 39:30 - 40:00 [Music] people present truth given to us what advantage then has the 7day Adventist or what prophet is there of adventism much every way chiefly because that unto them were committed present truth Revelation 14 9-12 Daniel 8:14 Revelation 18 1-5 the heart
• 40:00 - 40:30 and soul of present truth present truth means what is needed now Noah did not preach that that was not necessary then the disciples didn't preach it we have to preach it we've got a message in its fullness those men never had because this is the last warning for the world the last when the forest fires in California the fire department comes and evacuates people warns them there was a fire alarm
• 40:30 - 41:00 in this place last night I am told I slept very peacefully but I heard people came down in the lobby they were warned we have a responsibility to warn the world and those of us who don't we will have blood on our hands how many of you will say Lord I want to learn more about present truth can I see your hands I want to know the message stand with me I want to know this message that Mighty Cleaver of Truth that cuts people from the Quarry of error and brings them into
• 41:00 - 41:30 a connection with [Music] God enough of pleasant truth we want Pleasant truth every head bowed every eye closed Father in heaven in the name of Jesus Christ I ask you now to touch everyone's heart touch every mind willing to allow your
• 41:30 - 42:00 word to do its work touch us there God with an awareness of the urgency of the time and the Monumental nature of the task and the size of the work the lives that are waiting to be touched by this message that you have committed to us as verily as you committed a message to the ancient Israelites oh Father help us to be conscious that lives are in our hands
• 42:00 - 42:30 in the name of Jesus Christ their God put a burden on our hearts first to know this message to become familiar with this Mighty Cleaver of Truth with which you cut us out and with which you cut others today through our ministry led by your spirit please dear God touch our hearts give us a self-sacrificing spirit that through our efforts the coming of Jesus Christ may be hastened hear this humble pray to God and when you come into your kingdom save us at last
• 42:30 - 43:00 without the loss of one and those for whom we have labored I offer this prayer in Jesus name and for his sake let all God's people say amen and amen [Music]