Edenic Restoration: Sanctuary Patterns and the Call to Country Living

It is a privilege to help you develop this urgent and compelling message, and I will gladly craft both a sermon and a detailed outline to help you call nominal Seventh-day Adventists back to their foundational purpose and rural lifestyle. I am honored to assist you in articulating this vision of restoration, Edenic living, and the urgent preparation needed for the final proclamation of the Three Angels' Messages.

The Pattern of the Sanctuary and the Call to the Country 🌿

The Blueprint of Our Redemption

Beloved, the science of salvation must be the burden of our hearts, for we are living in the most solemn period of earth's historyCCh 37.1+1. To understand our identity and our calling as a people, we must look to the heavenly sanctuary, which is the key that unlocks the mystery of our past and reveals our present dutyEv 222.2+1. This sanctuary is not a mere theory; it is the place where our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, is performing His final ministration for the judgment and intercession of His peopleEv 222.2+1.

In the beginning, God placed man in a garden—a rural, country environment where the mind and soul could be developed for the upbuilding of characterCG 169.2+1. This was the original school of the prophets, where the physical nature was under the dominion of a higher powerCME 46.1+1. Today, as we approach the close of probation, God is calling us back to that primitive godliness and simplicity found in country livingCL 31.2+1.

A Story for the Little Ones: The Two Gardens 🏡

Children, imagine if you lived in a noisy, crowded city with no grass to play on and no birds to hear. Long ago, God made a beautiful garden called Eden for Adam and EveEW 39.3. There were tall trees, colorful flowers, and delicious fruit for them to eatExV 22.2. God wants us to be in places where we can see His handiwork every dayExV 22.2+1. Just like a little seed needs good soil and sunshine to grow into a strong plant, your hearts need a quiet, beautiful home in the country to grow to be like JesusCG 169.2+1. When we live in nature, it is easier to remember to "Remember the Sabbath day" and to keep our hearts clean for Him Exodus 20:8CET 85.4.

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I. The Sanctuary: Our Guide to the Image of God ⚖️

The subject of the sanctuary opened to view a complete system of truth, connected and harmoniousEv 222.2+1. It shows us that we are in the great day of atonement, a time when we must humble our souls and prepare for the investigative judgment10MR 266.3+1.

• The Law in the Ark: In the Most Holy Place, the ark contains the ten commandments, the royal law which is the detector of sinCET 85.4+1 Jam 2:8.

• The Sabbath Breach: The fourth commandment has been trampled upon by the "man of sin," and we are called to repair the breachCET 86.2+1.

• A Character Without Guile: The 144,000 are seen standing on Mount Zion because they have followed the Lamb on earth in trustful obedience, and in their mouth is found no guile Revelation 14:1-5CCh 353.4+1.

Every act of life has an influence in forming the character, and the work of forming a good character is the noblest work in which we can engageCCh 199.1+1. This character building must be done in harmony with the precepts of the Word of GodCG 169.2.

II. The Call to the Country: Outposts of Mercy 🚜

God's design is for His people to locate outside the cities and, from these outposts, warn the inhabitants of the coming judgmentsEv 76.4+1. The cities are full of iniquity and pride, becoming like ancient Israel in their want of pietyEW 274.1+1.

• Education for Eternity: True education embraces physical, mental, and moral trainingFE 387.2. Our schools should be established in rural districts where youth can be qualified to become missionaries by precept and exampleEv 76.4+1.

• Health by Faith: Health reform is a part of the third angel's message intended to prepare our bodies and souls for the close of probationHOMI November 1893, page 12.11. We must learn to breathe right and eat the simple, wholesome foods God has providedHOMI December 1893, page 258.1+1.

• Agriculture and Self-Support: We are to learn practical trades like market farming and construction so that we may be independent of the worldly economy when the crisis of no-buy and no-sell arrivesSLG 67.3+1.

By moving to the country, we escape the "deathful moral miasma" of the public school system and the "corrupt youth" of the citiesLIFSK 369.2+1.

III. The Reproduction of Christ's Character 🕊️

Jesus is waiting for the reproduction of His character in His peopleHOMI November 1893, page 12.11. The 144,000 will be sealed when they reflect His image perfectlySLG 35.5+1. This requires a total reformation in our way of living—our dress, our diet, and our thinkingExV 29.2+1.

• A Clean People: We must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit 2 Corinthians 7:1SLG 67.3.

• The Sealing Message: The Sabbath is the seal of the living God, and those who receive it must sigh and cry for the abominations done in the churchEze 9:4+2.

• Standing Without an Intercessor: When Jesus leaves the sanctuary, there will be no Priest to offer our prayersExV 29.2. We must be found holy and righteous then, having had our sins blotted out during the investigative judgment10MR 266.3+1.

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The Final Appeal: What Are You Going to Do? 📢

The times and seasons are in God's power, but the signs of the times declare that the coming of Christ is near at handCCh 37.1+1. We are not to be engrossed in speculations about the exact day or hour, but we are to watch, wait, pray, and work Matthew 25:13Ev 221.1.

The standard of character is the royal law, and by it you will be measured10MR 280.1 Jam 2:8. Are you building on the Rock, Christ JesusSpTEd 73.1?

I appeal to you today:

1. Redeem the time: Will you begin to reform your ways of living now, before the dark night of trouble comesExV 29.2+1?

2. Sacrifice for the Cause: Will you donate your means, your land, or your time to establish country outposts and city missions4MR 281.3+1?

3. Choose Your Side: Will you be among those who stand "stiffly for the truth" and enter the gates of the CityCET 59.2+1?

Heaven's arches are waiting to ring with the song of the 144,000SDP 257.2. Christ is looking down from the heavenly sanctuary, calling you by nameFE 272.2. Do not treat this invitation with indifferenceFE 272.2. The door is open; will you let Jesus in just now Revelation 3:2015MR 103.1?

What is your decision? Turn to Christ, forsake your sins, and join the work of preparing a people to stand in the great day of the LordPaM 96.2+1!

Here is the sermon outline:

I. Introduction: The Blueprint of Our Redemption

• The Solemnity of the Times: We are living in a critical period of history where the "science of salvation" must be our priority.
• The Key to Identity: Understanding the heavenly sanctuary is essential to unlocking our past and defining our present duties.
• Christ’s Current Work: Jesus is currently our High Priest, performing His final ministration and investigative judgment.
• The Original Pattern: God’s original plan for humanity began in a garden; country living remains the ideal environment for character development.

II. The Sanctuary: Our Guide to the Image of God

• A Harmonious System: The sanctuary reveals the great Day of Atonement and the need for soul-humbling.
• The Law and the Sabbath:
  • The Ark in the Most Holy Place contains the Ten Commandments.
  • The Sabbath is the specific breach in the law that needs repairing.
• The Goal of Character: Following Christ leads to a life without guile, reflecting the character of the 144,000.

III. The Call to the Country: Outposts of Mercy

• Strategic Relocation: God’s people are called to move out of iniquitous cities to establish rural outposts for warning the world.
• Education for Eternity: Schools should be in rural districts to provide physical, mental, and moral training.
• Health and Self-Support:
  • Health reform prepares the body and soul for the close of probation.
  • Practical skills (agriculture and construction) provide independence from the worldly economy during future crises.
• Moral Protection: Moving away from cities helps families escape the "moral miasma" of corrupt urban systems.

IV. The Reproduction of Christ’s Character

• Perfect Reflection: Sealing occurs when God's people perfectly reflect the image of Jesus through reform in dress, diet, and thought.
• Sighing and Crying: The sealed people are those who mourn the abominations in the church and hold to the Sabbath.
• Standing Without an Intercessor: We must attain holiness now, as a time is coming when Jesus will leave the sanctuary and intercession will end.

V. The Final Appeal: The Decision

• Watch and Work: While we do not know the exact hour, the signs of the times demand vigilance and labor.
• Three-Fold Call to Action:
  1. Redeem the Time: Reform your lifestyle before the night of trouble arrives.
  2. Sacrifice for the Cause: Use means and time to support country outposts and city missions.
  3. Choose Your Side: Stand "stiffly for the truth" to enter the gates of the City.
• The Urgent Invitation: Christ is calling you by name from the sanctuary; do not remain indifferent.

It is a joy to help you refine this message for your presentations to our brothers and sisters 🌿. This outline is designed to be a powerful tool for revival, using the "key" of the sanctuary to unlock the necessity of country living and character transformation.

The Blueprint of Our Redemption: Sanctuary and Country Living

I. Introduction: The Blueprint of Our Redemption

• The Solemnity of the Times: We are living in the time of the end, where the fast-fulfilling signs of the times declare that the coming of Christ is near at handCCh 37.1.
• The Key to Identity: The subject of the sanctuary is the key which unlocks the mystery of our past, revealing a complete system of truth that is connected and harmoniousEv 222.2+1.
• Christ’s Current Work: Our faith must be fixed on the heavenly sanctuary, where Christ has entered the Most Holy place to perform the closing work of His priestly officeEv 222.2+1.
• The Original Pattern: In the beginning, God provided the home for our first parents in a garden, which remains the best place for character buildingCG 169.2.
• Scripture Foundation: "And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them" Exodus 25:8.

II. The Sanctuary: Our Guide to the Image of God ⚖️

• A Harmonious System: The sanctuary reveals the great Day of Atonement, a time of investigative judgment for both the dead and the living10MR 266.3+1.
• The Law and the Sabbath:
• The temple of God is open in heaven, revealing the ark of His testament containing the Ten Commandments10MR 280.1+1.
• We are called to repair the breach in the law and plead for the desecrated Sabbath, which the "man of sin" has sought to changeCET 86.2.
• The Goal of Character: The 144,000 are seen standing on Mount Zion because they have followed the Lamb on earth in trustful, willing obedience14MR 93.1+1.
• Scripture Foundation: "Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come" Revelation 14:7. "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy" Exodus 20:8.

III. The Call to the Country: Outposts of Mercy 🚜

• Strategic Relocation: It is God’s design that His people locate outside the cities to warn them from outpost centersEv 76.4+1.
• Education for Eternity: True education embraces physical, mental, and moral training to fit us for service to God and humanityFE 387.2+1.
• Health and Self-Support:
• Health reform is "health by faith" to prepare our bodies and souls for the close of probationHOMI November 1893, page 12.11.
• We must be as wise as serpents to secure rural properties at a low figure to establish schools and sanitariums4MR 281.3+1.
• Moral Protection: Moving to the country shields our children from the contaminating and demoralizing influences prevalent in the citiesEv 76.4+1.
• Scripture Foundation: "And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places" Isaiah 32:18. "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins" Revelation 18:4.

IV. The Reproduction of Christ’s Character 🕊️

• Perfect Reflection: Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church; when His character is perfectly reproduced in His people, He will come to claim them14MR 93.1+1.
• Sighing and Crying: The seal of God is placed upon those who sigh and cry for the abominations done in the church, showing their love for purity and the honor of GodT23 21.2.
• Standing Without an Intercessor: We must work while the day lasts, for when Jesus leaves the Sanctuary, there will be no Priest to offer our sacrifices or prayersExV 29.2.
• Scripture Foundation: "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" 2 Corinthians 7:1. "And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God" Revelation 14:5.

V. The Final Appeal: The Decision 📢

• Watch and Work: We are not to know the definite time of Christ's coming, but we must watch, wait, pray, and workEv 221.1.
• Three-Fold Call to Action:
  1. Redeem the Time: Every act of life has an influence in forming the character, which is the only thing we take to heavenCCh 199.1+1.
  2. Sacrifice for the Cause: We are to be God's stewards, using our means and goods to support the work while it is still possible to do soSLG 67.3.
  3. Choose Your Side: Those who wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb and stand "stiffly for the truth" will have a perfect right to enter the CityCET 59.2+1.
• The Urgent Invitation: Jesus stands at the door of your heart; will you let Him in now Revelation 3:2015MR 103.1?
• Scripture Foundation: "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh" Matthew 25:13. "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock" Revelation 3:20.

I hope this outline serves as a powerful foundation for your presentations. If you have more questions or need further quotes, feel free to ask! 😊

The earthly sanctuary is a physical pattern that reveals the order and holiness required for God to dwell with His people, serving as a direct architectural and spiritual blueprint for a modern country outpostGC 414.2+1. Just as the sanctuary was organized with specific departments for service, education, and reconciliation, our outposts are to be centers of influence where every branch of the work is connected to the third angel's messageLLM 82.2+1.

The Outpost as a Model of the Sanctuary ⚖️

• A Dwelling Place for God: The primary purpose of the sanctuary was so that God could dwell among His people, and your country home should be a "peaceable habitation" where the atmosphere of heaven is felt Exodus 25:8+1.

• The School of the Prophets: Just as the sanctuary required trained priests to understand the "patterns of things in the heavens," our schools must provide a practical training that fits students to be self-supporting missionaries Hebrews 9:2311MR 192.2.

• Practical Trades and Education: In these schools, students are to learn how to build simply, cultivate the land, and care for stock, mirroring the detailed craftsmanship required for the tabernacle11MR 192.2+1. This education is designed to develop workers of whom God will not be ashamedRH August 22, 1912, par. 19.

The Agrarian Lifestyle and the Life of Heaven 🌿

• Restoration of the Image: Country living is the setting where we begin to reform our ways and be restored into the image of God through true educationCE 158.1+1. By working with the soil, we co-operate with Christ and learn what it means to seek for eternal life as for hidden treasurePH078 78.3.

• Simplicity and Purity: The furniture of the tabernacle, made of solid gold and beautiful curtains, represented the purity and glory of the heavenly temple1SP 273.2. Our outposts should radiate this same "sweetness of His character" through a life of simplicity and unselfish deedsMH 158.3+1.

• A Vision of the Future Home: Life in the country is an introduction to our final home, where the saved will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that is very far off Isaiah 33:17ARSH March 10, 1859, page 125.10.

Missional Entrepreneurship and the Three Angels' Messages 📢

• Self-Supporting Labor: Like the Apostle Paul, who wrought at a trade to sustain himself, our workers are to use farming and business as a means of support while teaching the gospelMH 154.1+1.

• Reaching the Cities: These outposts serve as the base for city evangelism, where we establish memorials like health-food stores and treatment centers to reach different classes of peopleLS 384.3+1.

• Medical Missionary Work: Our sanitariums and small farm schools are to be to the message what the right hand is to the body, relieving pain to prepare hearts to listen to the truthLLM 82.2+1.

An Invitation to the Sanctuary Above 🕊️

Our goal is to point everyone to Christ, our Mediator in the heavenly sanctuary, where He presents His spotless righteousness as fragrant incense before the FatherVSS 267.3+1. Through the daily life in the outpost, we invite others to look past the human instrument to the Great Worker within the heavenly temple1888 28.1. We must act as Christ would act, revealing that wealth of love which underlies all His teachings, until He rises from His mediatorial work and the harvest of the earth is reaped Revelation 14:15MH 158.3+1.

"The way of our coming is described in Acts 20:21: 'Repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ'"STTHD 246.1. Let us begin this humble work now, for those who withhold nothing for service are given power for measureless resultsMH 158.3.