In Counsels on Sabbath School work, page 36, we read —
“Point after point of truth should be investigated; for there is no limitation to the truth of God, and in its study a most lively interest should be felt by both teachers and pupils, that they may know what God hath said. For years the voice of God has been saying to us, “Agitate, agitate, agitate.” Study every point of truth, that you may know for yourselves what is truth in distinction from error. Let students search for themselves, that they may know the deep things of God. Let this work be done in the Spirit of Christ. Put no restriction upon the students.”
Indeed, there is expected a lively discussion coming this Aug 1 to the 14th from the online session via Zoom and FreeConferenceCall. This will not be a formal session due to the Covid situation but a VERY important one none the less.
For years this blog, many websites, Facebook, YouTube, and other media, has discussed the main controversial issues amongst us present truth believers. They are the New Codes (should they be a part of the Golden Bowl?), Jacob’s time of trouble (is it before or after Ezek. 9?) and the Assyrian Confederacy ( what exactly does the Rod teach about this often taught subject?).
Yes, there are other controversies such as where is the main headquarters today, is there an intervening time, chariot travel or physical travel to the kingdom, etc. but the aforementioned topics are FINALLY being seriously addressed by Mt. Dale. Praise the Lord!
The status quo (the long time leaders) will present their case as to why Mt. Dale should continue with the long held view (New Codes are inspired, JTT before Ezek. 9, Assyrian confederacy causing pre-Ezek. 9 persecution to the saints).
The growing flip side members (and this even includes some Mt. Dale current leaders) such as bro. Terry Harrison, bro. Rene Reyes, bro. Mario Fanis, among a good size of other members, will also present their case as to the counter postition. They are of the opinion as stated by Inspiration —
“These strange ideas should not even be mentioned, much less taught as essential truths.” (2 SM, p.25)
It is apparent that the world field has be aroused to a sufficent degree on these issues, and that Mt. Dale has decided they must be dealt with. You see, the Lord’s truth can be held down for only so long.
For those who would like to join, the following is the necessary info. However this session is not open to the public and you must be either a member of Mt. Dale or someone who has suppoted them via tithes in the past. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION.
Mt. Dale phone number — 845-434-5282
using ZOOM —
1. Launch the App and press the “Join Meeting” button
2. Type 672 864 1261 in the meeting ID box
3. Type your full name in the box below the ID box. It may already have your first name and the word iPhone, remove and make sure your full name is in the box
4. Press the “Join” button.
using FREECONFERENCECALL.COM —
1. Launch the App and press the “Profile” button at the bottom right
2. Under the settings section press “Settings”
3. Your first name should be the first item Under “Session identity” tap on your name and type your full name then exit to go back to the previous screen
4. Press the “Home” button at the bottom left of the app then press the “Join” button
5. Type glenroy_matthews in the meeting ID box
6. Press the “Join meeting” button
If joining FCC by phone — 617-793-8647
In closing we ask for prayers for the session, that we shall come to a clearer understanding of these controversial issues. Unity on such will only bring about a great blessing in His work! We want to be on the same page (same message) so that the Lord’s prophetic work will come to fruition –
“How do I know that the great day of the Lord is almost here? — I know it because the announcement of it is here already, and because the message of the marking that is foretold in Ezekiel’s chapter nine, the work of the Judgment, is already making its way throughout the Adventist world. I know it also because the material for the glory that follows immediately thereafter (the material that is to lighten the earth with the glory of the angel, the Loud Cry — Rev. 18:1) is all ready and waiting.”( 1 TG, no. 5, p.12)