little time of trouble prophecy for the people of God

Teaching about the coming prophecy

1. THE LITTLE TIME OF TROUBLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE THE LITTLE TIME OF TROUBLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE
NATIONAL SUNDAY LAWNATIONAL SUNDAY LAW
““The commencement of the little time of trouble, here mention, The commencement of the little time of trouble, here mention,
does not refers to the time when the plagues shall begin to be does not refers to the time when the plagues shall begin to be
poured out but to a short period just before they are poured out, poured out but to a short period just before they are poured out,
while Christ in sanctuary. At that time, while the work of salvation while Christ in sanctuary. At that time, while the work of salvation
is closing. Troubles will be coming on the earth and the nations will is closing. Troubles will be coming on the earth and the nations will
be angry, yet held in check so as not to prevent the work of the be angry, yet held in check so as not to prevent the work of the
third angel.”third angel.”
SOP1 1137, EW 85,86SOP1 1137, EW 85,86

2. PREPARATION WE SHOULD MAKE FOR THE TIME OF PREPARATION WE SHOULD MAKE FOR THE TIME OF
TROUBLETROUBLE
“Now while our great High Priest is making the atonement for us,
through faith in the atoning blood of Christ. Our precious Savior
invites us to join ourselves to Him, to unite our weaknesses to His
strength, our ignorance to His wisdom, our unworthiness to His
merits.”
SOP1 932, GC 623SOP1 932, GC 623
““The work of preparation is an individual work, we are not save in The work of preparation is an individual work, we are not save in
group.”group.”
SOP1 899, GC 490SOP1 899, GC 490

3. “We should acquaint ourselves with God bu proving His promises.
Angels record every prayer that is earnest and sincere. We
should rather dispense with selfish gratification than neglect
communion with God.”
SOP1 932, GC 622
“Only those who have been diligent students of the scriptures, and
who have receive the love of truth, will be shielded from the
powerful delusion that takes place in the world captive.”
SOP1 931, GC 620

4. PROMISE TO GOD’S PEOPLE DURING THE TIME OF TROUBLE
“The people of God will not be free from sufferings; but persecuted
and distressed while they enjoy privation and suffer of wants of
food, they will not be left to perish.”
SOP1 934, GC 629
“While the wicked are dying in hunger and pestilence, angels will
shield the righteous, and supply their wants. To him that walketh
righteously is the promise “Bread shall be given him, his water
shall be sure.”
SOP1 934, GC 629

5. WORK TO BE DONE DURING THE LITTLE TIME OF TROUBLE
“Dear Brother; I will try to answer your questions as to what you
should do in the case of Sunday laws being enforced.” “The
light given me by the Lord at a time when we were expecting
just such a crisis as you seen to be approaching, was that when
the people were moved by a power from beneath to enforce
Sunday observance, Seventh-Day Adventist were to show their
wisdom by refraining from their ordinary work on that day,
devoting it to missionary effort.”
SOP2 1334, 9T 232

6. “When we devote Sunday to missionary work. The whip will be
taken out of the hands of the arbitrary zealots who would be
pleased to humiliate Seventh-Day Adventists, when they see
that we enjoy ourselves on Sunday in visiting the people and
opening the scriptures to them, they will know that it is useless
them to try to hinder our work by making Sunday laws.”
SOP2 1334, 9T 232
“Sunday can be use for carrying forward various lives of work that
will accomplish much for the Lord. On this day open air meeting,
cottage meetings can be held. House to house can be done.”
SOP2 1335, 9T 233
“Those who write can devote this day in writing their articles.”
SOP2 1335, 9T 233

7. “Let the teachers in our schools devote Sunday to missionary
effort… Let the teachers take the students with them to hold
meetings for those who know not the truth….”
“God has given us plain direction regarding our work. We are to
proclaim the truth in regard to the Sabbath on the Lord, to make
up the breach that has been made in His law, e are to do what
we can to enlighten those ignorance; but we are never to
confederate with men of the world in order to receive financial
assistance.” SOP2 1335, 9T 233
“We can use Sunday as a day on which to carry forward work that
will tell on the side of Christ. We are to do our best, working with
all meekness and lowliness.” SOP2 1335, 9T 235

8. “…Give Sunday to the Lord as a missionary work. Take the
students out to hold meetings in different places, and to do
medical missionary work. They will find the people at home and
will have a splendid opportunity to present the truth. This way of
spending Sunday is always acceptable to the Lord.”
SOP2 1336, 9T 238
“Teach the people to conform in all things to the laws of their state,
when they can do so without conflicting with the law of God.”
SOP2 1336, 9T 238

9. LAODECIALAODECIA
Laodecia:Laodecia:(Greek Laodecia, Probably “Peoples Court” (or (Greek Laodecia, Probably “Peoples Court” (or
Justice), “People’s Judgment”, or “People ad-Justice), “People’s Judgment”, or “People ad-
judged.”)judged.”)
-Important city of Asia minor, belong to Phrygia Important city of Asia minor, belong to Phrygia
-Probably founded by Antiochus II (261-246 B.C.) who named it Probably founded by Antiochus II (261-246 B.C.) who named it
after Laodice, his sisterafter Laodice, his sister
-Populated by Syrians and Jews transplanted from Babylon.Populated by Syrians and Jews transplanted from Babylon.
-Famous in NT times as trade center for a “glossy black wool and Famous in NT times as trade center for a “glossy black wool and
black garments locally manufactured from it. They export to black garments locally manufactured from it. They export to
many countries.many countries.

10. -Well known throughout the Eastern world, because they
discover “Phrygian Powder” use for the eyes.
- Before earthquake in 60 AD this city was very wealthy
- A Christian Church existed in the city at the time when the letter
of Paul to Colossian was written. (C.A.D. 62) But Paul
apparently had never been in the city. Col. 2:1)
- A letter from Paul reached the Laodecians at the same time the
letter to Colossian was received. (Col 4:16)
- One of the seven letters to the churhes in the Revelation is
addressed to the church at Laodecia (Revelation 3:14-22)

11. CONDITION:
The rebukes contain in this letter indicate that the
condition in that church were not good, and the references to
wealth, eye salve, and white raiment are explain by a knowledge
of the city’s history, its economic importance and pride, and its
industrial products.
SDA, BC, vol. 7, pp 100-102
SDA, BC, vol. 8, pp 658-659
OUR CONDITION REVEALED:OUR CONDITION REVEALED:
In this message to the Laodecian church reveals
our condition as people.
SOP3 2142, RH Dec. 15, 1904

12. LAODECIAN MESSAGE FOR ADVENTIST:LAODECIAN MESSAGE FOR ADVENTIST:
The message of Laodecian church is highly
applicable to us as people. It has been placed before us for a
long time, but not been healed as it should have been, when the
work of repentance is earnest and deep. The individual members
of the church will buy the rich goods of heaven Revelation 3:18
quoted,”
SOP3 2142

13. CHARACTER OF LAODECIAN PEOPLE / CHURCHCHARACTER OF LAODECIAN PEOPLE / CHURCH
PROFESSORS BUT NOT DOERS:
The Laodecian applies to all who profess to keep the
law of God, and yet not doers of this. We are not to be selfish
in anything. Every phase of the Christian life is to be a
representation of the life of Christ. If it is not, we shall hear the
terrible words, “I know you not.”
SOP3 2142, RH Oct. 17, 1899
SELF INFLATED RELIGION:
Love of self exclude the love of Christ. Those who live
for self are ranged under the head of the Laodecian church
who are lukewarm neither cold nor hot.SOP3 2143

14. BANKRUPT:
Many are Laodecians, living in a spiritual self deception.
They cloth themselves in the garment of their own
righteousness, imagining themselves to be rich and increased in
goods and in need of nothing, when they need daily to learn on
Jesus, His meekness and lowliness, else they find themselves
bankrupt, their whole life is being a lie.
SOP3 2143, letter 66, 1894
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15. SELF EXALTATION A DANGEROUS ELEMENT:
It FORNISHES everything it touches. It is the off spring of
pride, and it work so indigenously that, unless guarded against,
it will take possession of the thoughts and control the actions.
The Laodecian message must be proclaimed with the power; for
now it is especially applicable. Now more than ever before, are
seen worldwide ambition, self exaltation, double dealing,
hypocrisy and deception. Many are speaking great selling words
of vanity, saying, “I am reached increased with good and have
need of nothing” yet they are miserable and poor and blind and
naked.
SOP3 2143, RH Sept. 35, 1900

16. COUNSEL TO LAODECIAN, COUNSEL TO THE TRUE COUNSEL TO LAODECIAN, COUNSEL TO THE TRUE
WITNESSWITNESS
Revelation 3:16-18
1.We will buy a gold that we may be rich – truth, faith and love
and be rich in heavenly treasure.
2.We will buy a white raiment that thou mayest be clothed, and
that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear.
- The white raiment is the righteousness of
Christ that we may be wrought into the character.
- purity in heart, purity in motive, will
characterize every one who is washing his
robe, and making it white as the lamb.
SOP3 2144, RH July 24, 1888

17. 3. We may buy the eye salve, that we may see the spiritual
discernment of the Holy Spirit.
The straight testimony call sin by its right name and appeals to
God’s people to repent and to forsake all sin to come to the
standard.
Joel 2:15-17
James 4:7-10
Zephaniah 2:1-3

18. LAODECIAN MESSAGE TO GO TO THE WORLDLAODECIAN MESSAGE TO GO TO THE WORLD
The Laodecian message has been sounding. Take all this The Laodecian message has been sounding. Take all this
message in all its phases and sound ir forth to the people message in all its phases and sound ir forth to the people
wherever providence opens the way. Justification by faith and wherever providence opens the way. Justification by faith and
the righteousness of Christ are the themes to be presented to the righteousness of Christ are the themes to be presented to
the perishing world.the perishing world.
SOP3 2143, letter 24, 1892SOP3 2143, letter 24, 1892