We are beginning our consideration of Daniel’s last vision by applying the principle represented by Alpha and Omega, that identifies that He always identifies the ending with the beginning. Therefore Belteshazzar, who is Daniel in the very first verse of Daniel’s last vision would also be represented in the last portion of that very same vision. We have identified that Belteshazzar represents God’s covenant people of the last days, who understand the “chazon,” vision of prophetic history, as represented by the word “thing,” in verse one. That vision of prophetic history is the “seven times,” of Leviticus twenty-six that equates to twenty-five hundred and twenty years. Belteshazzar also understands the “vision” in verse one, which is the “mareh” vision of twenty-three hundred years, which represents the sudden appearance of Christ.

Počinjemo razmatranje Danielova posljednjeg viđenja primjenjujući načelo predstavljeno Alfom i Omegom, koje utvrđuje da On uvijek poistovjećuje svršetak s početkom. Stoga bi Beltešasar, koji je Daniel u samom prvom retku Danielova posljednjeg viđenja, također bio predstavljen u završnom dijelu toga istog viđenja. Ustanovili smo da Beltešasar predstavlja Božji saveznički narod posljednjih dana, koji razumije „chazon“, viđenje proročke povijesti, kako je predstavljeno riječju „thing“ u prvom retku. To viđenje proročke povijesti jesu „sedam vremena“ iz Levitskog zakonika dvadeset i šest, što odgovara dvjema tisućama petsto i dvadeset godina. Beltešasar također razumije „vision“ u prvom retku, što je viđenje „mareh“ od dvije tisuće i tristo godina, koje predstavlja iznenadnu Kristovu pojavu.

In chapter twelve, Daniel represents the movement of the first angel and also the movement of the third angel, for both movements fulfill the parable of the ten virgins. In chapter twelve there are at least five truths that were part of the Millerite movement, that represent truths which the movement of the third angel must also experience and understand. Both movements fulfill the parable of the ten virgins, and the wise virgins of both movements are required to understand that prophetic fact. Both movements must understand the first prophetic truth Miller was led to recognize, as represented by Leviticus twenty-six’s “seven times.” The other three parallel experiences and understandings are found in the last few verses of the chapter.

U dvanaestom poglavlju Daniel predstavlja pokret prvoga anđela, a također i pokret trećega anđela, jer oba pokreta ispunjavaju prispodobu o deset djevica. U dvanaestom poglavlju nalazi se najmanje pet istina koje su bile dio mileritskoga pokreta, a koje predstavljaju istine što ih pokret trećega anđela također mora iskusiti i razumjeti. Oba pokreta ispunjavaju prispodobu o deset djevica, a od mudrih djevica obaju pokreta zahtijeva se da razumiju tu proročku činjenicu. Oba pokreta moraju razumjeti prvu proročku istinu koju je Miller bio naveden prepoznati, kako je predstavljena „sedmerim vremenima” iz Levitskoga zakonika dvadeset i šest. Ostala tri usporedna iskustva i razumijevanja nalaze se u posljednjih nekoliko redaka poglavlja.

And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. Daniel 12:11–13.

I od vremena kad bude ukinuta svagdanja žrtva i postavljena gnusoba pustoši, proći će tisuću dvjesto i devedeset dana. Blažen je onaj koji čeka i dočeka tisuću tristo i trideset i pet dana. A ti idi svojim putem do svršetka; jer ćeš počinuti i stajat ćeš u svojoj baštini na svršetku dana. Daniel 12,11–13.

The remnant people of God in the book of Revelation possess three primary prophetic characteristics. They keep God’s commandments, have the faith of Jesus and uphold the Spirit of Prophecy.

Ostatak Božjega naroda u Knjizi Otkrivenja posjeduje tri glavna proročka obilježja. Drže Božje zapovijedi, imaju vjeru Isusovu i drže se Duha proroštva.

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. Revelation 19:9, 10.

I reče mi: Piši: Blago onima koji su pozvani na svadbenu gozbu Jaganjčevu. I reče mi: Ovo su istinite riječi Božje. I padoh pred njegove noge da mu se poklonim. A on mi reče: Gledaj, nemoj toga činiti! Ja sam tvoj susluga i tvoje braće koja imaju svjedočanstvo Isusovo. Bogu se klanjaj, jer svjedočanstvo Isusovo duh je proroštva. Otkrivenje 19:9, 10.

The Millerites correctly understood that “the daily,” in the book of Daniel represented paganism, and that the “time that the daily” was “taken away,” was the year 508. To reject that truth is to reject the authority of “the testimony of Jesus,” which “is the Spirit of Prophecy,” for the Spirit of Prophecy clearly identifies that the Millerites were correct in their understanding of “the daily.”

Mileriti su ispravno razumjeli da „svagdašnja žrtva” u knjizi proroka Danijela predstavlja poganstvo te da je „vrijeme kad bude ukinuta svagdašnja žrtva” bila godina 508. Odbaciti tu istinu znači odbaciti autoritet „svjedočanstva Isusova”, koje „je duh proroštva”, jer Duh proroštva jasno potvrđuje da su Mileriti bili u pravu u svojem razumijevanju „svagdašnje žrtve”.

“Then I saw in relation to the ‘Daily,’ that the word ‘sacrifice’ was supplied by man’s wisdom, and does not belong to the text; and that the Lord gave the correct view of it to those who gave the judgment hour cry. When union existed, before 1844, nearly all were united on the correct view of the ‘Daily;’ but since 1844, in the confusion, other views have been embraced, and darkness and confusion has followed.” Review and Herald, November 1, 1850.

„Tada sam u vezi sa ‘Svakidašnjom’ vidjela da je riječ ‘žrtva’ dodana ljudskom mudrošću i da ne pripada tekstu; te da je Gospod dao ispravno razumijevanje toga onima koji su objavili vijest o času suda. Kada je postojalo jedinstvo, prije 1844., gotovo su svi bili sjedinjeni u ispravnom razumijevanju ‘Svakidašnje’; ali od 1844., u pomutnji, prihvaćena su druga gledišta, te su uslijedili tama i pomutnja.” Review and Herald, 1. studenoga 1850.

The Millerites understood that the resistance of paganism against the rise of the papacy to power in 538, was removed in the year 508. The Millerites were correct, but their understanding was limited. God’s last day people, who are represented by Belteshazzar in verse one, will see that from the year 508 to 538 represents a prophetic period that was typified by the thirty years of preparation in the history of Christ that preceded His empowerment at His baptism. They will see that the prophetic period also represents the prophetic period from 1776 unto 1798, and that all three of those periods represent the sealing time of the one hundred and forty-four thousand that began on September 11, 2001, and concludes at the soon-coming Sunday law.

Mileriti su razumjeli da je otpor poganstva protiv uzdizanja papinstva na vlast 538. godine bio uklonjen godine 508. Mileriti su bili u pravu, ali je njihovo razumijevanje bilo ograničeno. Božji narod posljednjih dana, koji je u prvom retku predstavljen Beltešasarom, vidjet će da razdoblje od 508. do 538. godine predstavlja proročko razdoblje koje je bilo predočeno tridesetogodišnjom pripremom u Kristovoj povijesti, a koja je prethodila Njegovu osnaženju pri krštenju. Oni će vidjeti da to proročko razdoblje također predstavlja proročko razdoblje od 1776. do 1798. godine, te da sva ta tri razdoblja predstavljaju vrijeme pečaćenja sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće, koje je započelo 11. rujna 2001. i završava uskoro dolazećim zakonom o nedjelji.

In chapter twelve, Daniel represents the Millerites and the five important truths and experiences that are to be repeated in those represented by Belteshazzar. The third truth and experience of the Millerites is “the correct view of the ‘daily,’ … the Lord gave … to those who gave the judgment hour cry.” To reject that truth is to reject the writings of Ellen White, which is the Spirit of Prophecy. The fourth truth and experience of the Millerites, and the messengers of the third angel, is the prophecy of the thirteen hundred and thirty-five years, which began in the year “the daily,” was taken away, in 508.

U dvanaestom poglavlju Daniel predstavlja milerite i pet važnih istina i iskustava koja se trebaju ponoviti u onima koje predstavlja Baltazar. Treća istina i iskustvo milerita jest „ispravno gledište o ‘svagdašnjoj,’ … koje je Gospod dao … onima koji su objavljivali vijest o času suda.” Odbaciti tu istinu znači odbaciti spise Ellen White, koji su Duh proroštva. Četvrta istina i iskustvo milerita, i vjesnika trećega anđela, jest proročanstvo o tisuću tristo trideset i pet godina, koje je počelo one godine kada je „svagdašnja” bila uklonjena, godine 508.

Beginning in 508, thirteen hundred and thirty-five years takes you to 1843, but not simply 1843, for the prophecy actually pinpoints the very last day of 1843, for it states, “Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” The Hebrew word translated as “cometh,” is “naga,” and it means “to touch”, or “lay hands on”. The prophecy therefore means, “blessed is he that waiteth, and” touches or lays hands upon 1843.

Počevši od 508., tisuću tristo trideset i pet godina dovodi vas do 1843., ali ne naprosto do 1843., jer proročanstvo zapravo točno određuje sam posljednji dan 1843., jer kaže: „Blago onomu koji čeka i dosegne tisuću tristo trideset i pet dana.” Hebrejska riječ prevedena kao „dosegne” jest „naga”, a znači „dotaknuti” ili „staviti ruke na”. Stoga proročanstvo znači: „blago onomu koji čeka i” dotakne ili stavi ruke na 1843.

The blessing of waiting in Millerite history was for those wise virgins who experienced the first disappointment, but waited for the vision that tarried. As the Millerites waited for the “vision that tarried” in fulfillment of the parable of the ten virgins, and Habakkuk chapter two, they were blessed. In that tarrying time they then saw they were fulfilling the parable, and that at the end the vision would “speak”. Their tarrying time and disappointment was based upon the incorrect identification that the twenty-three hundred years would terminate in 1843, but the vision was really for 1844. Their disappointment was based upon their experience that had been produced when the year 1843, ended with no return of Christ. Their disappointment, and the blessing pronounced upon those who thereafter chose to wait, was all based upon the very last day of the year 1843, which “touches” or “cometh to” 1844.

Blagoslov čekanja u mileritskoj povijesti bio je namijenjen onim mudrim djevicama koje su doživjele prvo razočaranje, ali su čekale viđenje koje je kasnilo. Dok su mileriti čekali na „viđenje koje je kasnilo” u ispunjenju prispodobe o deset djevica i drugoga poglavlja Habakuka, bili su blagoslovljeni. U tom vremenu odgađanja tada su uvidjeli da ispunjavaju prispodobu i da će na kraju viđenje „progovoriti”. Njihovo vrijeme odgađanja i njihovo razočaranje temeljilo se na pogrešnom poistovjećenju da će dvije tisuće i tristo godina završiti 1843., ali je viđenje zapravo bilo za 1844. Njihovo razočaranje temeljilo se na njihovu iskustvu koje je nastalo kada je godina 1843. završila bez Kristova povratka. Njihovo razočaranje i blagoslov izrečen nad onima koji su nakon toga odlučili čekati, sve se temeljilo na samome posljednjem danu godine 1843., koji „dotiče” ili „dolazi do” 1844.

The experience of the first disappointment, as a fulfillment of the parable of the ten virgins, is understood and repeated in those represented by Belteshazzar. The fifth truth and experience that will be recognized by those represented by Belteshazzar is that at “the end of the days”, Daniel would “stand in his lot”.

Iskustvo prvoga razočaranja, kao ispunjenje prispodobe o deset djevica, razumije se i ponavlja u onima koje predstavlja Beltešazar. Peta istina i iskustvo koje će prepoznati oni koje predstavlja Beltešazar jest da će na „svršetku dana” Daniel „ustati u svojoj baštini”.

“Daniel has been standing in his lot since the seal was removed and the light of truth has been shining upon his visions. He stands in his lot, bearing the testimony which was to be understood at the end of the days.” Sermons and Talks, volume 1, 225, 226.

„Daniel stoji na svojem mjestu otkako je pečat uklonjen i svjetlo istine obasjava njegova viđenja. On stoji na svojem mjestu, noseći svjedočanstvo koje je trebalo biti shvaćeno na svršetku dana.“ Sermons and Talks, svezak 1, 225, 226.

The Millerites experienced the purification process accomplished by the increase of knowledge that came from the book of Daniel when it was unsealed in 1798. Those represented by Belteshazzar will experience the purification process accomplished by the increase of knowledge that came from the book of Daniel when it was unsealed in 1989. They will also understand that the book of Daniel has a special purpose in the sealing of the one hundred and forty-four thousand.

Mileriti su iskusili proces očišćenja ostvaren porastom znanja koji je proizašao iz knjige proroka Daniela kada je bila otpečaćena 1798. godine. Oni koje predstavlja Beltešasar iskusit će proces očišćenja ostvaren porastom znanja koji je proizašao iz knjige proroka Daniela kada je bila otpečaćena 1989. godine. Oni će također razumjeti da knjiga proroka Daniela ima posebnu svrhu u pečaćenju sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće.

“When God gives a man a special work to do, he is to stand in his lot and place as did Daniel, ready to answer the call of God, ready to fulfill His purpose.” Manuscript Releases, volume 6, 108.

„Kad Bog nekom čovjeku povjeri posebno djelo, on treba stajati na svojem dijelu i mjestu kao što je stajao Daniel, spreman odgovoriti na Božji poziv, spreman ispuniti Njegovu namjeru.” Manuscript Releases, sv. 6, 108.

As former Laodiceans, those represented by Belteshazzar will recognize that it is through the books of Daniel and Revelation, which are the same book, that the final revival is accomplished.

Kao bivši Laodicejci, oni koje predstavlja Beltešasar prepoznat će da se posljednji preporod ostvaruje kroz knjige Daniela i Otkrivenja, koje su ista knjiga.

“When the books of Daniel and Revelation are better understood, believers will have an entirely different religious experience. . . One thing will certainly be understood from the study of Revelation—that the connection between God and His people is close and decided.” The Faith I Live By, 345.

„Kada se knjige Daniela i Otkrivenja budu bolje razumjele, vjernici će imati posve drukčije vjersko iskustvo... Jedno će se zasigurno razumjeti iz proučavanja Otkrivenja — da je veza između Boga i Njegova naroda bliska i određena.” The Faith I Live By, 345.

As former Laodiceans, they will have recognized their Laodicean condition, and recognized that they were spiritually as dead as a valley of dry bones, and in response to the straight testimony concerning their dead and lost condition they will recognize their need to be alive as the first priority.

Kao bivši Laodicejci, prepoznat će svoje laodicejsko stanje i prepoznati da su duhovno mrtvi poput doline suhih kostiju, te će kao odgovor na otvoreno svjedočanstvo o svojem mrtvom i izgubljenom stanju prepoznati svoju potrebu da budu živi kao prvi prioritet.

“A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our first work.” Selected Messages, book 1, 121.

„Oživljavanje istinske pobožnosti među nama najveća je i najhitnija od svih naših potreba. Tražiti to trebalo bi biti naše prvo djelo.” Selected Messages, knjiga 1, 121.

The Bible promise is that whoever seeks, will find, and the Holy Spirit will then lead them to understand that it is the books of Daniel and Revelation that produces the necessary revival.

Biblijsko obećanje glasi da će tko traži, naći, a Duh Sveti će ga tada povesti da razumije kako upravo knjige Daniela i Otkrivenja donose nužan preporod.

“When we as a people understand what this book means to us, there will be seen among us a great revival.” Testimonies to Ministers, 113.

„Kad mi kao narod budemo razumjeli što nam ova knjiga znači, među nama će se vidjeti veliko probuđenje.“ Testimonies to Ministers, 113.

The end of Daniel’s last vision, as represented in chapter twelve, identifies the experience that produces God’s last day covenant people, as represented by Belteshazzar, in the first verse, of the last vision. There Daniel, represented as Belteshazzar, understands both the internal vision of the twenty-three hundred years and the external vision of the twenty-five hundred and twenty years. He understands the “thing,” and “the vision.” He understands the chazon vision and the mareh vision. He understands the trampling down of the sanctuary and host, and the restoration of the sanctuary and host. He understands both the Ulai and Hiddekel River visions.

Završetak Danielova posljednjeg viđenja, kako je prikazan u dvanaestom poglavlju, prepoznaje iskustvo koje oblikuje Božji narod Saveza posljednjih dana, prikazan Beltešasarom, u prvom retku posljednjega viđenja. Ondje Daniel, predstavljen kao Beltešasar, razumije i unutarnje viđenje o dvije tisuće i tri stotine godina i vanjsko viđenje o dvije tisuće i petsto i dvadeset godina. On razumije „stvar“ i „viđenje“. On razumije viđenje chazon i viđenje mareh. On razumije gaženje Svetišta i vojske te obnovu Svetišta i vojske. On razumije oba viđenja rijeka Ulaj i Hidekel.

We will continue this study in the next article.

Nastavit ćemo ovo proučavanje u sljedećem članku.

“There is need of a much closer study of the word of God; especially should Daniel and the Revelation have attention as never before in the history of our work. We may have less to say in some lines, in regard to the Roman power and the papacy; but we should call attention to what the prophets and apostles have written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit has so shaped matters, both in the giving of the prophecy and in the events portrayed, as to teach that the human agent is to be kept out of sight, hid in Christ, and that the Lord God of heaven and His law are to be exalted. Read the book of Daniel. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how God wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust….

„Potrebno je mnogo pomnije proučavanje riječi Božje; osobito Danielu i Otkrivenju valja posvetiti pozornost kao nikada prije u povijesti našega djela. Možda ćemo u nekim crtama imati manje za reći u vezi s rimskom vlašću i papinstvom; ali trebamo skrenuti pozornost na ono što su proroci i apostoli napisali pod nadahnućem Svetoga Duha Božjega. Sveti Duh tako je oblikovao okolnosti, i u davanju proročanstva i u prikazanim događajima, da pouči kako ljudski čimbenik treba ostati izvan vidokruga, skriven u Kristu, a da Gospodin Bog nebeski i Njegov zakon trebaju biti uzvišeni. Čitajte knjigu proroka Daniela. Dozovite, točku po točku, povijest kraljevstava koja su ondje prikazana. Promatrajte državnike, vijeća, silne vojske, i gledajte kako je Bog djelovao da ponizi oholost ljudi i ljudsku slavu položi u prah….“

“The light that Daniel received from God was given especially for these last days. The visions he saw by the banks of the Ulai and the Hiddekel, the great rivers of Shinar, are now in process of fulfillment, and all the events foretold will soon come to pass.

„Svjetlo koje je Daniel primio od Boga dano je osobito za ove posljednje dane. Viđenja koja je vidio na obalama Ulaija i Hidekela, velikih rijeka Šinara, sada su u procesu ispunjenja, i svi prorečeni događaji uskoro će se zbiti.

“Consider the circumstances of the Jewish nation when the prophecies of Daniel were given.

„Razmotrite okolnosti židovskog naroda u vrijeme kada su dana Danielova proročanstva.

“Let us give more time to the study of the Bible. We do not understand the word as we should. The book of Revelation opens with an injunction to us to understand the instruction that it contains. ‘Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy,’ God declares, ‘and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.’ When we as a people understand what this book means to us, there will be seen among us a great revival. We do not understand fully the lessons that it teaches, notwithstanding the injunction given us to search and study it.

„Posvetimo više vremena proučavanju Biblije. Ne razumijemo Riječ onako kako bismo trebali. Knjiga Otkrivenja otvara se nalogom upućenim nama da razumijemo pouku koju sadrži. ‘Blagoslovljen je onaj koji čita i oni koji slušaju riječi ovoga proroštva’, objavljuje Bog, ‘i drže ono što je u njemu napisano, jer je vrijeme blizu.’ Kad mi kao narod budemo razumjeli što ova knjiga znači za nas, među nama će se vidjeti veliko probuđenje. Ne razumijemo u potpunosti pouke koje ona daje, unatoč nalogu koji nam je dan da je istražujemo i proučavamo.״

“In the past teachers have declared Daniel and the Revelation to be sealed books, and the people have turned from them. The veil whose apparent mystery has kept many from lifting it, God’s own hand has withdrawn from these portions of His word. The very name ‘Revelation’ contradicts the statement that it is a sealed book. ‘Revelation’ means that something of importance is revealed. The truths of this book are addressed to those living in these last days. We are standing with the veil removed in the holy place of sacred things. We are not to stand without. We are to enter, not with careless, irreverent thoughts, not with impetuous footsteps, but with reverence and godly fear. We are nearing the time when the prophecies of the book of Revelation are to be fulfilled….

„U prošlosti su učitelji proglašavali Daniela i Otkrivenje zapečaćenim knjigama, i narod se od njih odvraćao. Zastor, čija je prividna tajnovitost mnoge priječila da ga podignu, sam je Bog svojom rukom uklonio s tih dijelova svoje Riječi. Sam naziv ‘Otkrivenje’ protuslovi tvrdnji da je to zapečaćena knjiga. ‘Otkrivenje’ znači da je nešto važno objavljeno. Istine ove knjige upućene su onima koji žive u ovim posljednjim danima. Stojimo s uklonjenim zastorom na svetom mjestu svetih stvari. Ne trebamo stajati izvan njega. Trebamo ući, ne s nemarnim, nepoštovanim mislima, ne užurbanim koracima, nego s poštovanjem i bogobojaznošću. Približavamo se vremenu kada se proročanstva knjige Otkrivenja trebaju ispuniti….“

“We have the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, which is the spirit of prophecy. Priceless gems are to be found in the word of God. Those who search this word should keep the mind clear. Never should they indulge perverted appetite in eating or drinking.

„Imamo zapovijedi Božje i svjedočanstvo Isusa Krista, koje je duh proroštva. U Božjoj Riječi nalaze se neprocjenjivi dragulji. Oni koji istražuju tu Riječ trebaju održavati um bistrim. Nikada ne bi smjeli popuštati izopačenom apetitu u jelu ili piću.״

“If they do this, the brain will be confused; they will be unable to bear the strain of digging deep to find out the meaning of those things which relate to the closing scenes of this earth’s history.

„Ako to budu činili, mozak će biti zbunjen; neće moći podnijeti napor dubokoga istraživanja kako bi otkrili značenje onih stvari koje se odnose na završne prizore povijesti ove zemlje.״

“When the books of Daniel and Revelation are better understood, believers will have an entirely different religious experience. They will be given such glimpses of the open gates of heaven that heart and mind will be impressed with the character that all must develop in order to realize the blessedness which is to be the reward of the pure in heart.

„Kada se knjige Daniela i Otkrivenja budu bolje razumjele, vjernici će imati posve drukčije religijsko iskustvo. Bit će im dani takvi uvidi u otvorena vrata neba da će srce i um biti duboko dojmljeni karakterom koji svi moraju razviti kako bi ostvarili blaženstvo koje treba biti nagrada onima čista srca.״

“The Lord will bless all who will seek humbly and meekly to understand that which is revealed in the Revelation. This book contains so much that is large with immortality and full of glory that all who read and search it earnestly receive the blessing to those ‘that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein.’

„Gospodin će blagosloviti sve koji ponizno i krotko budu nastojali razumjeti ono što je objavljeno u Otkrivenju. Ova knjiga sadrži toliko toga što je bremenito besmrtnošću i puno slave da svi koji je čitaju i revno istražuju primaju blagoslov onima ‘koji slušaju riječi ovoga proroštva i drže ono što je u njemu napisano.’”

“One thing will certainly be understood from the study of Revelation—that the connection between God and His people is close and decided.

„Jedno će se zasigurno razumjeti iz proučavanja Otkrivenja — da je veza između Boga i Njegova naroda bliska i nedvojbena.״

“A wonderful connection is seen between the universe of heaven and this world. The things revealed to Daniel were afterward complemented by the revelation made to John on the Isle of Patmos. These two books should be carefully studied. Twice Daniel inquired, How long shall it be to the end of time?

„Vidi se divna povezanost između svemira neba i ovoga svijeta. Ono što je bilo otkriveno Danielu poslije je bilo dopunjeno otkrivenjem danim Ivanu na otoku Patmosu. Ove dvije knjige valja pomno proučavati. Dvaput je Daniel pitao: Dokle će biti do svršetka vremena?“

“‘And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And He said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.’

„I čuh, ali ne razumjeh; tada rekoh: Gospodaru moj, kakav će biti svršetak toga? A on reče: Idi svojim putem, Daniele, jer su ove riječi zatvorene i zapečaćene do vremena svršetka. Mnogi će se očistiti, ubijeliti i biti okušani; a bezbožnici će činiti bezbožno, i nijedan od bezbožnika neće razumjeti; ali mudri će razumjeti. I od vremena kad bude ukinuta svagdanja žrtva i postavljena grozota pustoši, bit će tisuću dvjesto i devedeset dana. Blažen onaj koji ustraje i dočeka tisuću tristo i trideset i pet dana. A ti idi svojim putem do svršetka; jer ćeš počinuti i ustati u svojoj baštini na svršetku dana.”

“It was the Lion of the tribe of Judah who unsealed the book and gave to John the revelation of what should be in these last days.

„Lav iz plemena Judina bio je taj koji je otvorio knjigu i dao Ivanu otkrivenje o onome što će biti u ovim posljednjim danima.

“Daniel stood in his lot to bear his testimony which was sealed until the time of the end, when the first angel’s message should be proclaimed to our world. These matters are of infinite importance in these last days; but while ‘many shall be purified, and made white, and tried,’ ‘the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand.’ How true this is! Sin is the transgression of the law of God; and those who will not accept the light in regard to the law of God will not understand the proclamation of the first, second, and third angel’s messages. The book of Daniel is unsealed in the revelation to John, and carries us forward to the last scenes of this earth’s history.

„Daniel je stajao na svojemu mjestu da nosi svoje svjedočanstvo koje je bilo zapečaćeno do vremena svršetka, kada je poruka prvoga anđela trebala biti objavljena našemu svijetu. Ova su pitanja od beskrajne važnosti u ovim posljednjim danima; ali dok će se ‘mnogi očistiti, i ubijeliti, i biti okušani’, ‘bezbožnici će bezbožno činiti: i nijedan od bezbožnika neće razumjeti.’ Kako je to istinito! Grijeh je prijestup Zakona Božjega; i oni koji neće prihvatiti svjetlo u pogledu Zakona Božjega neće razumjeti objavu poruka prvoga, drugoga i trećega anđela. Knjiga proroka Daniela otpečaćena je u Otkrivenju danom Ivanu te nas vodi naprijed do posljednjih prizora povijesti ove zemlje.

“Will our brethren bear in mind that we are living amid the perils of the last days? Read Revelation in connection with Daniel. Teach these things.” Testimonies to Ministers, 112–115.

„Hoće li naša braća imati na umu da živimo usred pogibli posljednjih dana? Čitajte Otkrivenje u vezi s Danielom. Poučavajte o tome.” Testimonies to Ministers, 112–115.