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29/04/2026

DELIVERANCE!

God’s people WILL BE DELIVERED, every one whose name is written in the book. Daniel 12:1 tells us.

Take note that that ONLY SOME of the wicked are resurrected at this time. This would especially be Caiphas and those responsible for condemning Christ, Matthew 26:64. Revelation 1:7 tells us those who pierced Him will see Christ return in glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 says "For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." These words are to comfort us, especially if we have loved ones who sleep in the grave.

How are we delivered? The Bible tells us Jesus comes in GLORY with all the angels with Him. His brightness SLAYS the wicked. See 2 Thessalonians 2:8.

We can also see the parallel passage in Revelation 19. In verse 19, we see the wicked array themselves to come against the Lord and His army of angels. (Strange actions against the King of Kings, but it shows who they serve.)

The beast and false prophet will be destroyed in the lake of fire. Another parallel passage, Revelation 6:12-17, shows a great earthquake, with the stars and planets shaken, and HEAVEN SPLITS LIKE A SCROLL ROLLED UP, verse 14. We see what happens to the earthly armies when the KING OF THE UNIVERSE displays His mighty power. The chief captains, along with all the lost, HIDE from God’s presence and the wrath of the Lamb, Revelation 6:15 tells us.

And take note that Paul says we meet the Lord in the air! When Christ returns, He doesn't then set up His kingdom on earth. He is coming as the Bridegroom for His people. See John 14:1-4. He has prepared us a home and is to receive us unto Himself.

And what happens while we are gone from the earth for 1000 years? The devil is chained to ruins and desolations, Revelation 20 shows us. Isaiah 1:28 tells us the transgressors and sinners are consumed. (By the brightness of His coming.)

In heaven, we all take part in the judgement of the wicked, Revelation 20:4 shows. "What, know ye not that ye shall judge angels?" Yes, my friends, we will set the fate of the wicked angels that fell with Lucifer.

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In 2 Chronicles 11 many left Israel to remain faithful to God. Sometimes following God means walking away from what distracts us. Today is a good day to take that step.

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“And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:11-12, NKJV)

29/04/2026

Thursday April 30

’Tis So Sweet!

Think about your favorite dessert. Is it good for your health? Perhaps you use honey as a sweetener, or you may even use Manuka honey for its purported medicinal benefits. If you’ve ever tried honeycomb, you’ll know how sweet the soft texture is as it melts onto your tongue.

In Psalm 119:103-104, the psalmist describes the Bible as a honeycomb-a metaphor for delight: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Your precepts I get understanding” (NKJV).

What does it mean that “through your precepts I get understanding”? (Ps. 119:104). Why is this idea important in grasping what Bible study does for us?

Yes, God’s words are indeed sweet to our souls and unlike anything else the world offers us. Unlike many desserts, the sweetness of God’s Word is healing to our souls and life-changing for our characters. If you’ve been distant from God, you can fall on your knees, open His Word, and drink from the living water that alone will satisfy.

In Isaiah 55:1-13, the prophet expands on the message mentioned above. Spend some time reading this chapter now and then answer these questions:

What does the Lord give to those who come to Him, to “eat” from His Word?
What is His invitation to you here?
What is His challenge?
What is His promise?

God’s living and powerful Word cuts straight to our hearts, minds, and souls as it challenges us to grow in Christ. But it can do this for us only to the degree that we take the time and effort (and yes, it takes effort) to delve into the Word with an attitude of submission and humility and a willingness to follow what it teaches.

What are concrete ways you can “seek the LORD while He may be found” (Isa. 55:6, NKJV)?

28/04/2026

Wednesday April 29

A Double Blessing

There are many ways we can study our Bibles, such as the verse-by-verse method (mentioned already), a chapter study, a theme study, a word study, or a book study. We can study with a concordance and Bible dictionary, and we can read the Bible alongside the Conflict of the Ages series for additional insight. We can go for a walk outside in nature and listen to the Bible being read to us, or meet with a friend or small group to study together.

In the same way that we keep our friendships alive with variety and new adventures, we should keep our daily appointment with God fresh and vibrant by using different methods as we study your Bible. There is always more to learn!

Something that will help keep your Bible study time vibrant is sharing with others what you’ve discovered. When we explain what we’ve learned, the summarizing, synthesizing process consolidates our thoughts. This helps us retain knowledge. The double blessing is that when we share and discuss with others, the spiritual conversation will often challenge and strengthen both of you. It’s often when we share or teach others that the deepest learning occurs in our own minds.

You will also come to see that what you study each day is not only God’s message for you but a message for others.

Read Isaiah 50:4. What is this verse telling us about having a relationship with God and how it can impact our relationship with others?

Our personal Bible study time not only strengthens us but enables us to encourage others we may meet that day. It can become a double blessing.

Our spiritual lives are a marathon. Ask the Lord to keep you running your race with constancy, keeping your eyes on the goal (Phil. 3:14). Don’t feel discouraged if you’ve have gone a bit slack for a while, but make any necessary changes in your life to keep your relationship, and specifically your Bible study and prayer time, vibrant. For truly, this is eternal life, that we may know God today (John 17:3). Our daily commitment to abide in Him and in His Word is life-changing.

Read this week’s memory text and consider its meaning. What are you studying at the moment? With whom could you share this?

28/04/2026

Tuesday April 28

Deep Bible Study

Even if you don’t have to be a scholar to study the Bible, how can you study the Bible deeply?

Pray: It’s impossible to overstate the importance of prayer as bookends to (and bookmarks throughout) your Bible study time. Ellen G. White tells us that when we come to read the Bible, we are not alone. By inviting the Holy Spirit to be our guide, we reject all other distractions, and the enemy flees. “The Bible should never be studied without prayer. The Holy Spirit alone can cause us to feel the importance of those things easy to be understood, or prevent us from wrestling truths difficult of comprehension.”-The Great Controversy, pp. 599, 600.

Read and Write: It could be said that a main difference between merely reading the Bible, and studying it, comes down to one key act: writing. Writing helps us slow down our thoughts, reflect on God’s Word, and work through it at a pace where observation, interpretation, application, and commitment can occur. It also helps our initial scattered ideas work themselves out-from our head, to our pen, and then into our hearts for the day. We are also more likely to remember something that we’ve written down (Ps. 119:15-16). If you’re not able to write, try reading the Bible aloud (or listening to it), followed by your thoughts as a prayer to God.

Share: Tell someone what you’ve learned. This will solidify it in your mind and encourage someone else.

Select a short book of the Bible to begin with (such as Jonah, Mark, Philippians, or 1 John), and slowly work your way through it. Here is a simple approach you can apply to one verse (the verse-by-verse method), a passage, or an entire chapter:

Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your mind and soften your heart as you read.
Choose a Bible verse or passage.
Write the passage in a journal or portions of the passage that stand out as you read.
Prayerfully read the passage again and underline the key ideas.
Write down what the underlined ideas tell you.
Pray over these ideas and how they impact your relationship with God.
Consider whom you might share this with today.

“Whenever the people of God are growing in grace, they will be constantly obtaining a clearer understanding of His word. They will discern new light and beauty in its sacred truths. This has been true in the history of the church in all ages, and thus it will continue to the end.”-Ellen G. White, Counsels to Writers and Editors, pp. 38, 39.

In what ways have you found the message in the quote above to be true for you? See also Psalm 119:105.

28/04/2026

The Bible gives us clear signs of what to expect in the last days. These signs help us understand the times we’re living in and remind us to stay alert and prepared. Here are six key signs from the Bible about the end times.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Deep Bible Study

Even if you don’t have to be a scholar to study the Bible, how can you study the Bible deeply?

Pray: It’s impossible to overstate the importance of prayer as bookends to (and bookmarks throughout) your Bible study time. Ellen G. White tells us that when we come to read the Bible, we are not alone. By inviting the Holy Spirit to be our guide, we reject all other distractions, and the enemy flees. “The Bible should never be studied without prayer. The Holy Spirit alone can cause us to feel the importance of those things easy to be understood, or prevent us from wrestling truths difficult of comprehension.”—The Great Controversy, pp. 599, 600.

Read and Write: It could be said that a main difference between merely reading the Bible and studying it comes down to one key act: writing. Writing helps us slow down our thoughts, reflect on God’s Word, and work through it at a pace where observation, interpretation, application, and commitment can occur. It also helps our initial scattered ideas to work themselves out—from our head, to our pen, and then into our hearts for the day. We are also more likely to remember something that we’ve written down (Ps. 119:15, 16). If you’re unable to write your thoughts down, try reading the Bible aloud (or listening to it), followed by your thoughts as a prayer to God.

Share: Tell someone what you’ve learned. This will solidify it in your mind and encourage someone else.

Select a short book of the Bible to begin with (such as Jonah, Mark, Philippians, or 1 John), and slowly work your way through it. Here is a simple approach you can apply to one verse (the verse-by-verse method), a passage, or an entire chapter:

1. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your mind and soften your heart as you read.
2. Choose a Bible verse or passage.
3. Write the passage in a journal or portions of the passage that stand out as you read.
4. Prayerfully read the passage again and underline the key ideas.
5. Write down what the underlined ideas tell you.
6. Pray over these ideas and how they impact your relationship with God.
7. Consider whom you might share this with today.

“Whenever the people of God are growing in grace, they will be constantly obtaining a clearer understanding of His word. They will discern new light and beauty in its sacred truths. This has been true in the history of the church in all ages, and thus it will continue to the end.”—Ellen G. White, Counsels to Writers and Editors, pp. 38, 39.

In what ways have you found the message in the quote above to be true for you? See also Psalm 119:105.

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28/04/2026

SEALED TILL THE TIME OF THE END

As the book of Daniel is closed, there is a recap of the 1260 year time prophecy, which is called the TIME OF THE END. It doesn’t mean the end of time, but refers to a short period prior to the second coming of Christ. We are living in the “Time of the End” right now, my friends.

The 1260 year prophecy refers to the time of the little horn’s dominance over Europe, 538 to 1798. A deadly wound was inflicted during the French Revolution as atheism came in so boldly in France and spread across the world.

We also see a time period of 1290. That has been interpreted as 508 A.D., when King Clovis was baptized and used the military to begin taking down those who differed with the state church. The 1335 refers to the time period around the proclamation of 1844. See our chart for clarity.

When you consider the restating of the 1260 and these other dates, we see God wants to emphasize it. God wants us to see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION. See the second chart in the comments.

We have our attention drown to the blending of church and state here, but you have the state being used to take down those with differing beliefs.

It is significant that Revelation 13 tells us there will be an image made of the beast in the last days as the lamb-like beast speaks as a DRAGON. We will see it develops the same character as the first beast.

SILVER LINING--The beautiful part of this chapter is the last closing verses where God recognizes the faithfulness of this aged prophet. No doubt Daniel wanted to return home with the other captives. Many had already gone back to rebuild Jerusalem. But God wanted this beloved serant to REST. That means Daniel would die in Babylon. And Daniel is given a promise of the resurrection, he would stand in his lot on that great getting up morning. Friends, let's all plan on being there with Daniel.

28/04/2026

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (John 1:1-2, NKJV)