William Miller’s dream was placed within the book Early Writings, and therefore subject to the same prophetic analysis and application that is required to be accomplished by a student who seeks to rightly divide the Word of truth. The dream has been presented many times through the years by Future for America, but here we are putting it into the study of the “increase of knowledge,” that was opened up at “the time of the end” in 1798. The dream addresses the history of the message that represented the knowledge that was increased. It illustrates a link between the movements of the first and third angel’s messages.

San Williama Millera uvršten je u knjigu Rani spisi te je stoga podložan istoj proročkoj analizi i primjeni koju je potrebno izvršiti od strane učenika koji nastoji ispravno razdijeliti Riječ istine. Taj je san tijekom godina mnogo puta bio iznošen od strane organizacije Future for America, no ovdje ga stavljamo u proučavanje „umnoženja spoznaje”, koje je bilo otvoreno „u vrijeme svršetka” 1798. godine. San se odnosi na povijest poruke koja je predstavljala spoznaju koja se umnožila. On prikazuje vezu između pokreta poruka prvoga i trećega anđela.

William Miller’s dream identifies his work, and his work was typified by the work of Moses at the beginning of ancient Israel. The fulfillment of Miller’s dream in the last days, was typified by the work of Christ, in the last days of ancient Israel. The work that Christ accomplished at the end of ancient Israel, represented the work Christ accomplishes in the last days of spiritual Israel. In Miller’s dream the work accomplished in the last days is represented as being performed by the “Dirt Brush Man”. It is essential to recognize Miller’s dream as a prediction of the fulfillment of the Midnight Cry in the last days. It is also essential to recognize that the work of Christ for ancient Israel in their last days typified the work of the “Dirt Brush Man” in Miller’s dream.

San Williama Millera prepoznaje njegovo djelo, a njegovo je djelo bilo predočeno djelom Mojsija na početku staroga Izraela. Ispunjenje Millerova sna u posljednjim danima bilo je predočeno Kristovim djelom u posljednjim danima staroga Izraela. Djelo koje je Krist izvršio na svršetku staroga Izraela predstavljalo je djelo koje Krist izvršava u posljednjim danima duhovnoga Izraela. U Millerovu snu djelo izvršeno u posljednjim danima prikazano je kao da ga obavlja „Čovjek s četkom za prašinu“. Bitno je prepoznati Millerov san kao proročanstvo o ispunjenju Ponoćnoga poklika u posljednjim danima. Također je bitno prepoznati da je Kristovo djelo za stari Izrael u njihovim posljednjim danima predočavalo djelo „Čovjeka s četkom za prašinu“ u Millerovu snu.

One element of the work of Christ that is important to note is that He not only unsealed the buried truths from the time of Moses, but Christ simultaneously magnified those original truths. In doing so, He set an example that when God’s people fulfill Miller’s dream in the last days, the truths established through the work of Miller, will be expanded beyond their original understanding.

Jedan element Kristova djela koji je važno zapaziti jest da On nije samo otpečatio pokopane istine iz vremena Mojsija, nego je Krist istodobno i uzveličao te izvorne istine. Čineći to, postavio je primjer da će, kada Božji narod ispuni Millerov san u posljednjim danima, istine utvrđene kroz Millerovo djelo biti proširene izvan njihova izvornog razumijevanja.

“In the time of the Savior, the Jews had so covered over the precious jewels of truth with the rubbish of tradition and fable, that it was impossible to distinguish the true from the false. The Savior came to clear away the rubbish of superstition and long-cherished errors, and to set the jewels of God’s word in the framework of truth. What would the Savior do if he should come to us now as he did to the Jews? He would have to do a similar work in clearing away the rubbish of tradition and ceremony. The Jews were greatly disturbed when he did this work. They had lost sight of the original truth of God, but Christ brought it again to view. It is our work to free the precious truths of God from superstition and error. What a work is committed to us in the gospel!” Review and Herald, June 4, 1889.

„U Spasiteljevo vrijeme Židovi su dragocjene dragulje istine toliko zatrpali smećem predaje i bajke da je bilo nemoguće razlikovati istinito od lažnoga. Spasitelj je došao ukloniti smeće praznovjerja i dugo njegovanih zabluda te dragulje Božje riječi postaviti u okvir istine. Što bi Spasitelj učinio kada bi sada došao k nama kao što je došao Židovima? Morao bi obaviti slično djelo uklanjanja smeća predaje i obreda. Židovi su bili silno uznemireni kada je obavljao to djelo. Izgubili su iz vida izvornu Božju istinu, ali ju je Krist ponovno iznio na vidjelo. Naše je djelo osloboditi dragocjene Božje istine od praznovjerja i zablude. Kakvo nam je djelo povjereno u evanđelju!“ Review and Herald, 4. lipnja 1889.

Today the dirt brush man (Christ) is accomplishing “a similar work in clearing away the rubbish of tradition and ceremony” as did the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Christ) accomplish in the time of the Jews. In Miller’s dream, the precious jewels of truth that were perfectly arranged in the casket of God’s word, became covered with rubbish and counterfeit jewels. Those jewels were to be brought out from the rubbish and placed back into the larger casket of God’s Word during the period of the Midnight Cry of the last days, for it was when Miller looked upon the restored jewels in the larger casket that he “shouted with very joy, and that shout awoke” him. Miller’s dream occurred in 1847, three years after the Midnight Cry of the first angel, so his awakening in the dream is the Midnight Cry of the last days. That Midnight Cry is proclaimed by the two witnesses who had been slain by the beast that ascended out of the bottomless pit, and were dead in the street for three and a half days, until they were formed together and then brought to life in the valley of dead dry bones and then lifted up as an ensign. Miller’s dream is fulfilled on that street, and in the same valley that he identifies as “his room”.

Danas čovjek s četkom za prljavštinu (Krist) izvršava „slično djelo u uklanjanju smeća predaje i obreda“ kakvo je Lav iz plemena Judina (Krist) izvršio u vrijeme Židova. U Millerovu snu dragocjeni dragulji istine, koji su bili savršeno poredani u kovčežiću Božje riječi, postali su prekriveni smećem i krivotvorenim draguljima. Ti su dragulji trebali biti izneseni iz smeća i vraćeni natrag u veći kovčežić Božje Riječi tijekom razdoblja Ponoćnoga poklika posljednjih dana, jer upravo kad je Miller ugledao obnovljene dragulje u većem kovčežiću, on je „uzviknuo od same radosti, i taj me uzvik probudio“. Millerov san zbio se 1847. godine, tri godine nakon Ponoćnoga poklika prvoga anđela, stoga je njegovo buđenje u snu Ponoćni poklik posljednjih dana. Taj Ponoćni poklik objavljuju dva svjedoka koje je ubila zvijer što izlazi iz bezdana i koji su tri i pol dana ležali mrtvi na ulici, sve dok nisu bili sastavljeni zajedno, a zatim oživljeni u dolini mrtvih suhih kostiju te potom podignuti kao stijeg. Millerov san ispunjava se na toj ulici i u istoj dolini koju on prepoznaje kao „svoju sobu“.

In the history of the Millerites, Miller was used by the Lord to establish the original truths of Adventism, but his dream identified that over time those truths would be buried. This phenomenon of clearing away the rubbish of tradition and custom is what Christ accomplished at the end of ancient Israel, and in so doing he typified the final fulfillment of William Miller’s dream.

U povijesti milerita, Gospodin se poslužio Millerom kako bi uspostavio izvorne istine adventizma, no njegov je san pokazao da će s vremenom te istine biti zatrpane. Taj fenomen uklanjanja smeća predaje i običaja ono je što je Krist ostvario na kraju drevnoga Izraela, te je time predoznačio konačno ispunjenje sna Williama Millera.

The Jews had lost sight of “the original truth of God, but Christ brought it again to view,” and identified His work as “our work.” Our work is “to free the precious truths of God from superstition and error.” William Miller’s dream identifies the discovery, presentation and rejection, and restoration of the original truths. In order to accomplish the work of restoration, Christ placed the truth into “the framework of truth.” The “framework of truth” for William Miller was his understanding of the two desolating powers of paganism and papalism. In the last days the “framework of truth” is the three desolating powers of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.

Židovi su bili izgubili iz vida „izvornu Božju istinu, ali Krist ju je ponovno iznio pred pogled“, te je Njegovo djelo označio kao „naše djelo“. Naše je djelo „osloboditi dragocjene Božje istine od praznovjerja i zablude“. San Williama Millera prepoznaje otkrivanje, iznošenje i odbacivanje te obnavljanje izvornih istina. Da bi izvršio djelo obnove, Krist je smjestio istinu u „okvir istine“. „Okvir istine“ za Williama Millera bilo je njegovo razumijevanje dviju pustošećih sila poganstva i papinstva. U posljednjim danima „okvir istine“ jesu tri pustošeće sile zmaja, zvijeri i lažnog proroka.

“When Christ came into the world to exemplify true religion, and to exalt the principles that should govern the hearts and actions of men, falsehood had taken so deep a hold upon those who had had so great light, that they no longer comprehended the light, and had no inclination to yield up tradition for truth. They rejected the heavenly Teacher, they crucified the Lord of glory, that they might retain their own customs and inventions. The very same spirit is manifested in the world today. Men are averse to investigating truth, lest their traditions should be disturbed, and a new order of things should be brought in. There is with humanity a constant liability to err, and men are naturally inclined to highly exalt human ideas and knowledge, while the divine and eternal is not discerned or appreciated.” Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 47.

„Kada je Krist došao na svijet da očituje pravu religiju i uzvisi načela koja trebaju upravljati srcima i djelima ljudi, laž je tako duboko ovladala onima koji su imali tako veliku svjetlost da više nisu razumjeli svjetlost i nisu bili skloni odreći se predaje radi istine. Odbacili su nebeskog Učitelja, razapeli su Gospodina slave, da bi zadržali vlastite običaje i izmišljotine. Taj se isti duh očituje u svijetu i danas. Ljudi nerado istražuju istinu, bojeći se da bi njihove predaje mogle biti poremećene i da bi mogao biti uveden nov poredak. U ljudskom rodu postoji stalna podložnost zabludi, i ljudi su po naravi skloni visoko uzdizati ljudske zamisli i znanje, dok se božansko i vječno ne razabire niti cijeni.” Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 47.

If Christ came into the world today He would find “the very same spirit” of exaltation of human ideas and knowledge, that placed tradition in place of truth. In Miller’s dream, in the last days, Christ comes as the dirt brush man to accomplish that identical work. When His work as the dirt brush man is accomplished, the original jewels will shine ten times brighter than the sun, as the two witnesses, represented by Miller, awake at the shout of the loud cry.

Kad bi Krist danas došao na svijet, našao bi „isti onaj duh” uzdizanja ljudskih zamisli i znanja, koji je predaju postavio na mjesto istine. U Millerovu snu, u posljednjim danima, Krist dolazi kao čovjek s četkom za prašinu da izvrši to isto djelo. Kad Njegovo djelo kao čovjeka s četkom za prašinu bude dovršeno, izvorni će dragulji zasjati deset puta jače od sunca, kao dva svjedoka, predstavljena Millerom, koji se bude na povik glasnoga pokliča.

The framework of truth given to Miller was the prophetic structure of two desolating powers, and the framework of truth given to Future for America is the prophetic structure of three desolating powers. The “key” that was attached to the casket was the particular methodology that was unsealed and given to Miller, and thereafter to Future for America.

Okvir istine koji je dan Milleru bio je proročka struktura dviju pustošnih sila, a okvir istine koji je dan službi Future for America jest proročka struktura triju pustošnih sila. „Ključ” koji je bio pričvršćen uz kovčežić bio je posebna metodologija koja je bila otpečaćena i dana Milleru, a potom i službi Future for America.

“The key of knowledge in Christ’s day had been taken away by those who should have held it to unlock the treasure house of wisdom in the Old Testament Scriptures. The rabbis and teachers had virtually shut up the kingdom of heaven from the poor and the afflicted, and left them to perish. In His discourses Christ did not bring many things before them at once, lest He might confuse their minds. He made every point clear and distinct. He did not disdain the repetition of old and familiar truths in prophecies if they would serve His purpose to inculcate ideas.

„Ključ znanja u Kristovo doba bio je oduzet od onih koji su ga trebali držati kako bi njime otključali riznicu mudrosti u starozavjetnim Pismima. Rabini i učitelji praktički su zatvorili kraljevstvo nebesko pred siromašnima i nevoljnima te ih ostavili da propadnu. U svojim govorima Krist nije iznosio mnogo toga pred njih odjednom, da ne bi zbunio njihove umove. Svaku je točku učinio jasnom i razgovijetnom. Nije prezirao ponavljanje starih i poznatih istina iz proročanstava ako bi one služile Njegovoj svrsi da usadi određene misli.”

“Christ was the originator of all the ancient gems of truth. Through the work of the enemy these truths had been displaced. They had been disconnected from their true position, and placed in the framework of error. Christ’s work was to readjust and establish the precious gems in the framework of truth. The principles of truth which had been given by Himself to bless the world had, through Satan’s agency, been buried and had apparently become extinct. Christ rescued them from the rubbish of error, gave them a new, vital force, and commanded them to shine as precious jewels, and stand fast forever.

„Krist je bio začetnik svih drevnih dragulja istine. Djelovanjem neprijatelja te su istine bile pomaknute sa svojega mjesta. Bile su odvojene od svojega pravog položaja i stavljene u okvir zablude. Kristovo je djelo bilo ponovno ih uskladiti i učvrstiti dragocjene dragulje u okviru istine. Načela istine koja je On sam dao da blagoslove svijet bila su, Sotoninim posredovanjem, zatrpana i naizgled su iščeznula. Krist ih je izbavio iz ruševina zablude, dao im novu, životnu snagu i zapovjedio im da sjaje kao dragocjeni dragulji te da ostanu postojani zauvijek.“

“Christ Himself could use any of these old truths without borrowing the smallest particle, for He had originated them all. He had cast them into the minds and thoughts of each generation, and when He came to our world He rearranged and vitalized the truths which had become dead, making them more forcible for the benefit of future generations. It was Jesus Christ who had the power of rescuing the truths from the rubbish, and again giving them to the world with more than their original freshness and power.” Manuscript Releases, volume 13, 240, 241.

„Sam Krist mogao se poslužiti bilo kojom od tih starih istina, a da nije posudio ni najmanju česticu, jer ih je sve On sam začetkom dao. On ih je utkao u umove i misli svakoga naraštaja, a kada je došao na naš svijet, preustrojio je i oživio istine koje su bile obamrle, učinivši ih snažnijima na dobrobit budućih naraštaja. Isus Krist imao je moć izbaviti istine iz ruševina i ponovno ih dati svijetu s više nego njihovom izvornom svježinom i snagom.” Manuscript Releases, svezak 13, 240, 241.

It is interesting to note in the last passage that the key that Christ employed at the end of ancient Israel was to open the Old Testament. The key of Miller’s methodology opened the casket of the Old and New Testaments, but in the last days, at the conclusion of his dream, the casket is larger. The key of methodology in the last days opens not only the Old and New Testaments, but also the Spirit of Prophecy. The unsealing of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, just before the close of probation is accomplished by the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who in Miller’s dream is represented as the dirt brush man. Sister White identifies that the work of the dirt brush man occurs just before the close of probation.

Zanimljivo je uočiti u posljednjem odlomku da je ključ kojim se Krist poslužio na kraju drevnoga Izraela bio za otvaranje Staroga zavjeta. Ključ Millerove metodologije otvorio je kovčežić Staroga i Novoga zavjeta, ali u posljednjim danima, na završetku njegova sna, kovčežić je veći. Ključ metodologije u posljednjim danima otvara ne samo Stari i Novi zavjet, nego i Duh proroštva. Skidanje pečata s Otkrivenja Isusa Krista, neposredno prije završetka vremena milosti, izvršava Lav iz Judina plemena, koji je u Millerovu snu prikazan kao čovjek s četkom za čišćenje. Sestra White utvrđuje da se djelo čovjeka s četkom za čišćenje odvija neposredno prije završetka vremena milosti.

“The Lord gave me a view, January 26, which I will relate. I saw that some of the people of God were stupid and dormant; and were but half awake, and did not realize the time we were now living in; and that the ‘man’ with the ‘dirt-brush’ had entered, and that some were in danger of being swept away. I begged of Jesus to save them, to spare them a little longer, and let them see their awful danger, that they might get ready before it should be forever too late. The angel said, ‘Destruction is coming like a mighty whirlwind.’ I begged of the angel to pity and to save those who loved this world, and were attached to their possessions, and were not willing to cut loose from them, and sacrifice them to speed the messengers on their way to feed the hungry sheep, who were perishing for want of spiritual food.

„Gospodin mi je 26. siječnja dao viđenje koje ću iznijeti. Vidjela sam da su neki od Božjega naroda bili otupjeli i uspavani; te su bili tek napola budni i nisu shvaćali vrijeme u kojemu sada živimo; i da je ‘čovjek’ s ‘četkom za prašinu’ ušao te da su neki bili u opasnosti da budu pometeni. Molila sam Isusa da ih spasi, da ih poštedi još malo dulje i dopusti im da uvide svoju strašnu pogibelj, kako bi se mogli pripraviti prije nego što zauvijek bude prekasno. Anđeo je rekao: ‘Uništenje dolazi kao silan vihor.’ Molila sam anđela da se sažali i spasi one koji su ljubili ovaj svijet, bili privrženi svojim dobrima i nisu ih bili voljni otpustiti niti ih žrtvovati kako bi glasnici mogli požuriti na svome putu da nahrane gladne ovce, koje su propadale zbog oskudice u duhovnoj hrani.“

“As I viewed poor souls dying for want of the present truth, and some who professed to believe the truth were letting them die, by withholding the necessary means to carry forward the work of God, the sight was too painful, and I begged of the angel to remove it from me. I saw that when the cause of God called for some of their property, like the young man who came to Jesus, [Matthew 19:16–22.] they went away sorrowful; and that soon the overflowing scourge would pass over and sweep their possessions all away, and then it would be too late to sacrifice earthly goods, and lay up a treasure in heaven.” Review and Herald, April 1, 1850.

„Dok sam promatrala jadne duše kako umiru zbog nedostatka sadašnje istine, a neki koji su tvrdili da vjeruju istinu puštali su ih da umru uskraćujući potrebna sredstva za unapređenje djela Božjega, taj je prizor bio odviše bolan, te sam molila anđela da ga ukloni od mene. Vidjela sam da, kada je stvar Božja tražila dio njihove imovine, poput mladića koji je došao Isusu, [Matej 19:16–22.] odlazili su žalosni; i da će uskoro preplavljujuća pošast prijeći preko njih i odnijeti svu njihovu imovinu, a tada će biti prekasno žrtvovati zemaljska dobra i skupiti sebi blago na nebu.” Review and Herald, 1. travnja 1850.

The “overflowing scourge” is a symbol of the soon-coming Sunday law, and the work of the dirt brush man in Miller’s dream, takes place just before probation closes. It is when He has cleaned the room that He then casts the jewels back into the larger casket, and they then shine ten times brighter than the sun. Daniel and the three worthies were found ten times better than the others.

„Preplavljujući bič” simbol je uskoro nadolazećeg nedjeljnog zakona, a djelo čovjeka s četkom za prašinu u Millerovu snu odvija se neposredno prije nego što se zaključi vrijeme milosti. Kad On očisti sobu, tada vraća dragulje natrag u veći kovčežić, i oni tada sjaje deset puta jače od sunca. Daniel i trojica dostojnih nađeni su deset puta boljima od drugih.

Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. Daniel 1:18–20.

A na svršetku dana za koje bijaše kralj odredio da ih dovedu preda nj, predstojnik dvorana dovede ih pred Nabukodonozora. I kralj razgovara s njima; i među svima njima ne nađe se nijedan kao Daniel, Hananija, Mišael i Azarija; stoga stajahu pred kraljem. I u svakom pitanju mudrosti i razbora, o kojem ih je kralj ispitivao, nađe ih deset puta boljima od svih vračara i zvjezdoznanaca koji bijahu u svemu njegovu kraljevstvu. Daniel 1:18–20.

The “end of the days,” for Daniel represented the litmus test where Nebuchadnezzar passed judgment, and that test typifies the Sunday law in the last days. The original and foundational truths will shine ten times brighter when restored in the last days, than when they were first recognized. The truths, and the wise who understand those truths in the last days will shine ten times brighter during the latter rain, which is the repetition of the Midnight Cry.

„svršetak danā“ za Daniela je predstavljao presudni ispit pri kojemu je Nabukodonozor donio sud, a taj ispit predočava nedjeljni zakon u posljednjim danima. Izvorne i temeljne istine sjat će deset puta jače kada budu obnovljene u posljednjim danima nego kada su prvi put bile prepoznate. Te će istine, i mudri koji razumiju te istine u posljednjim danima, sjati deset puta jače za vrijeme kasne kiše, koja je ponavljanje Ponoćnog pokliča.

“You are getting the coming of the Lord too far off. I saw the latter rain was coming as [suddenly as] the midnight cry, and with ten times the power.” Spalding and Magan, 5.

„Odviše udaljujete Gospodnji dolazak. Vidjela sam da kasna kiša dolazi [iznenada kao] ponoćni poklik, i s deset puta većom silom.“ Spalding i Magan, 5.

The restoration of the original truths is accomplished by the application of the latter rain methodology of “line upon line.” Once restored, the original truths shine “ten times” brighter than they did when Miller first looked upon them. The wise who employ the key of methodology to restore the original truths, obtain an experience that is “ten times” better than those who eat the methodology of Babylon. Those that are swept away by the dirt brush man, are those who have become attached to the traditions and customs that have covered up the original truth, and who are purged out with the errors of tradition and customs they have become attached to.

Obnova izvornih istina ostvaruje se primjenom metodologije kasne kiše „redak na redak”. Jednom obnovljene, izvorne istine sjaje „deset puta” jače nego što su sjale kada ih je Miller prvi put ugledao. Mudri, koji se služe ključem metodologije kako bi obnovili izvorne istine, stječu iskustvo „deset puta” bolje od onih koji se hrane metodologijom Babilona. Oni koje odnese čovjek s prljavom četkom jesu oni koji su se privezali uz predaje i običaje što su prekrili izvornu istinu, te bivaju uklonjeni zajedno sa zabludama predaja i običaja uz koje su se privezali.

A false doctrine is an idol.

Lažan nauk je idol.

“In rejecting the truth, men reject its Author. In trampling upon the law of God, they deny the authority of the Law-giver. It is as easy to make an idol of false doctrines and theories as to fashion an idol of wood or stone.” The Great Controversy, 584.

„Odbacujući istinu, ljudi odbacuju njezina Začetnika. Gazeći Božji zakon, niječu autoritet Zakonodavca. Jednako je lako načiniti idol od lažnih nauka i teorija kao i izraditi idol od drveta ili kamena.“ Velika borba, 584.

The pronouncement upon Ephraim that marked the close of probation for Ephraim, emphasizes the truth of what the dirt brush man accomplishes when he sweeps the floor.

Objava protiv Efrajima koja je označila završetak vremena kušnje za Efrajima naglašava istinu o onome što čovjek s četkom za prašinu postiže kada mete pod.

Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. Hosea 4:17.

Efrajim se prionuo uz idole; ostavi ga na miru. Hošea 4,17.

You are what you eat, as demonstrated by Daniel and the three worthies. Sister White’s anxiety over those who were “stupid and dormant” was in relation to their lack of preparation, and their lack of discernment over the importance of “present truth.” Her anxiety was an expression of Christ’s concern for the quibbling Jews of his day and age, who had completely lost sight of the original truths. Miller’s dream identifies the end of modern spiritual Israel, which has been typified by ancient literal Israel.

Vi ste ono što jedete, kao što pokazuju Daniel i tri dostojanstvenika. Zabrinutost sestre White zbog onih koji su bili „otupjeli i uspavani” odnosila se na njihovu nepripremljenost i na njihov nedostatak razlučivanja glede važnosti „sadašnje istine”. Njezina je zabrinutost bila izraz Kristove brige za cjepidlačave Židove njegova vremena, koji su potpuno izgubili iz vida izvorne istine. Millerov san označava svršetak suvremenoga duhovnog Izraela, koji je bio predočen starim doslovnim Izraelom.

“The scribes and Pharisees professed to explain the Scriptures, but they explained them in accordance with their own ideas and traditions. Their customs and maxims became more and more exacting. In its spiritual sense, the sacred Word became to the people as a sealed book, closed to their comprehension.” Signs of the Times, May 17, 1905.

„Pismoznanci i farizeji tvrdili su da tumače Pisma, ali su ih tumačili u skladu sa svojim vlastitim zamislima i predajama. Njihovi običaji i njihove maksime postajali su sve zahtjevniji i zahtjevniji. U svojem duhovnom smislu, sveta Riječ postala je narodu kao zapečaćena knjiga, zatvorena njihovu razumijevanju.” Signs of the Times, 17. svibnja 1905.

A progressive darkness has settled upon Laodicean Adventism since 1863, and the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy has become to them as a book that is sealed. Just before probation closes the Revelation of Jesus Christ is unsealed, and it produces a three-step testing process that ends with those who refuse to relinquish their idols of custom and tradition being swept away at the soon-coming Sunday law.

Sve veća tama spustila se na laodicejski adventizam od 1863. godine, te su im Biblija i Duh proroštva postali kao zapečaćena knjiga. Neposredno prije završetka vremena milosti, Otkrivenje Isusa Krista biva odapečaćeno, i ono proizvodi trostupanjski proces kušnje koji završava time da oni koji odbijaju odreći se svojih idola običaja i predaje budu pometeni nadolazećim zakonom o nedjelji.

“We have an infinite Redeemer, and how precious are the gems of truth that testify to this in God’s word. But these precious jewels have been buried beneath a mass of rubbish, of tradition, of heresies, which Satan himself has originated. His schemes are working with a strange power upon human minds to eclipse the value of Christ to those who believe in him. The enemy of God and man has cast a spell over those who profess to be the followers of Christ, until of many it can be said, They know not the time of their visitation.” Review and Herald, August 16, 1898.

„Imamo beskonačnog Otkupitelja, i kako su dragocjeni dragulji istine koji o tome svjedoče u Božjoj riječi. Ali ti su dragocjeni dragulji bili zatrpani pod masom smeća, predaje i hereza, koje je sam Sotona začeo. Njegove spletke djeluju neobičnom silom na ljudske umove kako bi pomračile vrijednost Krista za one koji vjeruju u njega. Neprijatelj Boga i čovjeka bacio je čini na one koji tvrde da su Kristovi sljedbenici, tako da se za mnoge može reći: Ne poznaju vrijeme svojega pohođenja.” Review and Herald, 16. kolovoza 1898.

Miller’s dream illustrates the history of the establishment of the “original truths,” their subsequent rejection, and then their ultimate restoration. Just before the close of probation the “Dirt Brush Man” enters into the scenario and re-establishes the original truths, and makes them “ten times” brighter. This takes place during the history of the Midnight Cry, which precedes the Loud Cry of the third angel at the Sunday law. The Midnight Cry awakens and separates the virgins in advance of the Sunday law, as did the Midnight Cry precede the opening of the investigative judgment in Millerite history. When the jewels are cast back into the larger, restored casket, it is too late, for that event takes place “after” the floor has been swept clean.

Millerov san zorno prikazuje povijest uspostavljanja „izvornih istina“, njihovo naknadno odbacivanje, a zatim i njihovu konačnu obnovu. Neposredno prije završetka vremena milosti „Čovjek s četkom za prašinu“ stupa na pozornicu te ponovno uspostavlja izvorne istine i čini ih „deset puta“ sjajnijima. To se zbiva tijekom povijesti Ponoćnog pokliča, koji prethodi Glasnom pokliču trećega anđela u vrijeme nedjeljnog zakona. Ponoćni poklič budi i razdvaja djevice unaprijed, prije nedjeljnog zakona, kao što je i Ponoćni poklič prethodio otvaranju istražnog suda u milleritskoj povijesti. Kada se dragulji budu vraćeni natrag u veći, obnovljeni kovčežić, bit će prekasno, jer se taj događaj zbiva „nakon“ što je pod pometen do čista.

“The dust and rubbish of error have buried the precious jewels of truth, but the Lord’s workers can uncover these treasures, so that thousands will look upon them with delight and awe. Angels of God will be beside the humble worker, giving grace and divine enlightenment, and thousands will be led to pray with David, ‘Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.’ Truths that have been for ages unseen and unheeded, will blaze forth from the illuminated pages of God’s holy word. The churches generally that have heard, refused, and trampled upon the truth, will do more wickedly; but ‘the wise,’ those who are honest, will understand. The book is open, and the words of God reach the hearts of those who desire to know his will. At the loud cry of the angel from heaven who joins the third angel, thousands will awake from the stupor that has held the world for ages, and will see the beauty and value of the truth.” Review and Herald, December 15, 1885.

„Prašina i ruševine zablude zatrpale su dragocjene dragulje istine, ali Gospodnji radnici mogu otkriti ta blaga, tako da će ih tisuće promatrati s radošću i strahopoštovanjem. Anđeli Božji bit će uz ponizna radnika, dajući milost i božansko prosvjetljenje, i tisuće će biti navedene da se mole s Davidom: ‘Otvori oči moje da gledam divote zakona tvojega.’ Istine koje su vjekovima bile neviđene i zanemarivane zasjat će iz prosvijetljenih stranica Božje svete riječi. Crkve općenito, koje su čule, odbile i pogazile istinu, činit će još bezbožnije; ali ‘mudri’, oni koji su pošteni, razumjet će. Knjiga je otvorena, i riječi Božje dopiru do srca onih koji žele upoznati njegovu volju. Na silan poklik anđela s neba koji se pridružuje trećemu anđelu, tisuće će se probuditi iz obamrlosti koja je vjekovima držala svijet, i vidjet će ljepotu i vrijednost istine.” Review and Herald, 15. prosinca 1885.

The “thousands” that then awake, represent God’s other flock that are still in Babylon, for the “loud cry” begins at the Sunday law. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man” has been under way since September 11, 2001, and even more so since July of 2023.

“Tisuće” koje se tada bude predstavljaju drugo Božje stado koje je još uvijek u Babilonu, jer “glasni poklič” započinje u vrijeme zakona o nedjelji. Djelo “Čovjeka s četkom za prašinu” traje još od 11. rujna 2001., a još više od srpnja 2023.

“The apostle says, ‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.’ The Bible is its own expositor. One passage will prove to be a key that will unlock other passages, and in this way light will be shed upon the hidden meaning of the word. By comparing different texts treating on the same subject, viewing their bearing on every side, the true meaning of the Scriptures will be made evident.

„Apostol kaže: ‘Sve je Pismo od Boga nadahnuto te korisno za nauk, za ukor, za popravljanje, za odgajanje u pravednosti: da čovjek Božji bude savršen, potpuno opremljen za svako dobro djelo.’ Biblija je sama sebi tumač. Jedan će se odlomak pokazati kao ključ koji će otključati druge odlomke, i tako će se rasvijetliti skriveno značenje riječi. Uspoređivanjem različitih tekstova koji obrađuju isti predmet, promatrajući njihovo značenje sa svake strane, pravo će značenje Pisma postati očito.

“Many think that they must consult commentaries on the Scriptures in order to understand the meaning of the word of God, and we would not take the position that commentaries should not be studied; but it will take much discernment to discover the truth of God under the mass of the words of men. How little has been done by the church, as a body professing to believe the Bible, to gather up the scattered jewels of God’s word into one perfect chain of truth! The jewels of truth do not lie upon the surface, as many suppose. The master mind in the confederacy of evil is ever at work to keep the truth out of sight, and to bring into full view the opinions of great men. The enemy is doing all in his power to obscure heaven’s light through educational processes; for he does not mean that men shall hear the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘This is the way, walk ye in it.’

„Mnogi misle da moraju posezati za komentarima Svetoga pisma kako bi razumjeli značenje Božje riječi, i ne bismo zauzeli stajalište da komentare ne treba proučavati; ali bit će potrebno mnogo razboritosti da bi se Božja istina razabrala pod golemom masom ljudskih riječi. Kako je malo učinila crkva, kao tijelo koje ispovijeda da vjeruje Bibliji, da sabere rasute dragulje Božje riječi u jedan savršeni lanac istine! Dragulji istine ne leže na površini, kao što mnogi pretpostavljaju. Vodeći um u savezu zla neprestano radi kako bi istinu držao izvan vidokruga, a u punu vidljivost doveo mišljenja velikih ljudi. Neprijatelj čini sve što je u njegovoj moći da kroz odgojno-obrazovne procese zamrači svjetlo neba; jer ne kani dopustiti da ljudi čuju glas Gospodnji kako govori: ‘Ovo je put, idite njime.’”

“The jewels of truth lie scattered over the field of revelation; but they have been buried beneath human traditions, beneath the sayings and commandments of men, and the wisdom from heaven has been practically ignored; for Satan has succeeded in making the world believe that the words and achievements of men are of great consequence. The Lord God, the Creator of the worlds, at infinite cost has given the gospel to the world. Through this divine agent, glad, refreshing springs of heavenly comfort and abiding consolation have been opened for those who will come to the fountain of life. There are veins of truth yet to be discovered; but spiritual things are spiritually discerned. Minds beclouded with evil cannot appreciate the value of the truth as it is in Jesus.” Review and Herald, December 1, 1891.

„Dragulji istine leže razasuti po polju objave; ali su bili zatrpani pod ljudskim predajama, pod izrekama i zapovijedima ljudi, a mudrost s neba bila je praktično zanemarena; jer je Sotona uspio navesti svijet da vjeruje kako su riječi i postignuća ljudi od velike važnosti. Gospodin Bog, Stvoritelj svjetova, po beskonačnoj je cijeni dao evanđelje svijetu. Po ovom božanskom sredstvu otvoreni su radosni, okrjepljujući izvori nebeske utjehe i trajne utjehe za one koji će doći k izvoru života. Još postoje žile istine koje tek treba otkriti; ali duhovno se rasuđuje duhovno. Umovi zamagljeni zlom ne mogu cijeniti vrijednost istine onakve kakva je u Isusu.” Review and Herald, 1. prosinca 1891.

The work of Christ as represented in Miller’s dream as the dirt brush man is two-fold. It is to remove the error, and to restore the original truths. The removal of error is also two-fold, for when the error is swept out the window, the error takes those who choose to remain attached to the errors with it. The work of separation accomplished by the dirt brush man is also addressed by Jeremiah, and his testimony agrees with Sister White, when she stated that, “the Lord’s workers can uncover these treasures, so that thousands will look upon them with delight and awe.”

Djelo Kristovo, kako je u Millerovu snu prikazano čovjekom s četkom za prašinu, dvojake je naravi. Ono služi uklanjanju zablude i obnavljanju izvornih istina. Uklanjanje zablude također je dvojako, jer kada se zabluda pomete kroz prozor, ona sa sobom odnosi i one koji odluče ostati vezani uz te zablude. Djelo razdvajanja koje izvršava čovjek s četkom za prašinu obrađuje i Jeremija, a njegovo se svjedočanstvo slaže sa svjedočanstvom sestre White kada je izjavila da “radnici Gospodnji mogu otkriti ta blaga, tako da će tisuće na njih gledati s užitkom i strahopoštovanjem.”

Therefore thus saith the Lord, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them. Jeremiah 15:19.

Stoga ovako veli Gospodin: Ako se vratiš, opet ću te dovesti, i stajat ćeš preda mnom; i ako izlučiš dragocjeno od ništavnoga, bit ćeš kao moja usta. Neka se oni vrate k tebi, ali ti se ne vraćaj k njima. Jeremija 15:19.

The context of the passage in Jeremiah is addressing those who have experienced the first disappointment of July 18, 2020. It is not simply the dirt brush man that separates the precious from the vile, but it is also the work of those represented by Jeremiah, who are represented as making a decision of whether they will return to the Lord or not return. They have obviously not been with the Lord, for if they had been walking with him, there would be no reason for them to return. When they do return and stand before the Lord, and thereafter become His mouthpiece, they will have accomplished a work of separating the precious from the vile. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man”, requires the participation of the wise. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man” in Miller’s dream is also illustrated when Christ purges His floor through a refining process.

Kontekst odlomka u Jeremiji odnosi se na one koji su doživjeli prvo razočaranje od 18. srpnja 2020. Nije samo čovjek s četkom za prašinu taj koji odvaja dragocjeno od bezvrijednoga, nego je to također i djelo onih koje predstavlja Jeremija, a koji su prikazani kao oni koji donose odluku hoće li se vratiti Gospodu ili se neće vratiti. Očito nisu bili s Gospodom, jer da su hodili s njime, ne bi bilo razloga da mu se vrate. Kada se vrate i stanu pred Gospodina, te nakon toga postanu Njegova usta, izvršit će djelo odvajanja dragocjenoga od bezvrijednoga. Djelo „Čovjeka s četkom za prašinu” zahtijeva sudjelovanje mudrih. Djelo „Čovjeka s četkom za prašinu” u Millerovu snu također je prikazano kada Krist pročišćava svoje gumno kroz proces rafiniranja.

“Just how soon this refining process will begin I cannot say, but it will not be long deferred. He whose fan is in His hand will cleanse His temple of its moral defilement. He will thoroughly purge His floor.” Testimonies to Ministers, 372, 373.

„Koliko će točno uskoro taj proces pročišćavanja započeti, ne mogu reći, ali neće biti dugo odgađan. Onaj kojemu je lopata za vijenje u ruci očistit će svoj hram od njegove moralne okaljanosti. Temeljito će očistiti svoje gumno.” Testimonies to Ministers, 372, 373.

The final “refining process” began in July of 2023, and it is the refining process of Malachi chapter three.

Završni „proces pročišćavanja” započeo je u srpnju 2023., i to je proces pročišćavanja iz trećega poglavlja Malahije.

“Malachi 3:1–4 quoted.

„Malahija 3,1–4 naveden.“

“A refining, purifying process is going on among the people of God, and the Lord of hosts has set his hand to this work. This process is most trying to the soul, but it is necessary in order that defilement may be removed. Trials are essential in order that we may be brought close to our heavenly Father, in submission to his will, that we may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. God’s work of refining and purifying the soul must go on until his servants are so humbled, so dead to self, that when called into active service, they may have an eye single to the glory of God.” Review and Herald, April 10, 1894.

„Među Božjim narodom odvija se proces pročišćavanja i očišćenja, i Gospod nad vojskama stavio je svoju ruku na to djelo. Taj je proces vrlo mučan za dušu, ali je nužan kako bi se uklonila nečistoća. Kušnje su neophodne da bismo bili dovedeni blizu svojemu nebeskom Ocu, u podložnosti njegovoj volji, kako bismo mogli prinijeti Gospodu prinos u pravednosti. Božje djelo oplemenjivanja i pročišćavanja duše mora se nastaviti sve dok njegovi sluge ne budu toliko poniženi, toliko umrli sebi, da, kada budu pozvani u djelatnu službu, imaju oko uprto jedino u slavu Božju.” Review and Herald, 10. travnja 1894.

Miller’s second dream identifies the restoration of the original truths, and the simultaneous restoration of a people who have been scattered. Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream identifies the restoration of his kingdom. Miller’s dream addresses the burying up of the original truths in the terms of those truths being “scattered.” The word “scattered” is a symbol of the “seven times.” Nebuchadnezzar’s dream is about the “scattering” of the “seven times.” Nebuchadnezzar is placed at the time of the end in 1798, and is there representing a converted man. Miller is the symbol of “the wise” in 1798.

Millerov drugi san prepoznaje obnovu izvornih istina i istodobnu obnovu naroda koji je bio raspršen. Nabukodonozorov drugi san prepoznaje obnovu njegova kraljevstva. Millerov san obrađuje zakapanje izvornih istina izrazom da su te istine bile „raspršene“. Riječ „raspršene“ simbol je za „sedam vremena“. Nabukodonozorov san govori o „raspršivanju“ tijekom „sedam vremena“. Nabukodonozor je smješten u vrijeme svršetka 1798. godine i ondje predstavlja obraćena čovjeka. Miller je simbol „mudrih“ 1798. godine.

We will continue Miller’s dream in the next article.

Nastavit ćemo s Millerovim snom u sljedećem članku.

“When we are called upon to differ with others, or others express their difference from our opinion, we should manifest a Christian spirit, and keep this fact prominent that we can afford to be quiet and fair; for the truth will bear investigation. The more it is studied, the more will its light shine forth. The Lord frowns upon everything that savors of harshness and severity, and puts his rebuke upon those who cast contempt and reproach upon those who differ with them in opinion, placing them in the worst possible light. All Heaven looks upon those who do this as Heaven looked upon the Pharisees, and pronounces them as ignorant both of the Scriptures and the power of God. The enemies of truth cannot make truth error. They may trample upon the truth, and think that because they have cast it down, and covered it with rubbish, it is overcome; but God will move upon some of his faithful ones to do as Christ did when he was upon earth,—brush away the rubbish, and restore the truth to its appropriate setting in the framework of truth.

„Kada smo pozvani razlikovati se od drugih, ili drugi izraze svoje neslaganje s našim mišljenjem, trebamo očitovati kršćanski duh i istaknuti ovu činjenicu da si možemo priuštiti da budemo tihi i pravedni; jer istina može podnijeti ispitivanje. Što se više proučava, to će više njezina svjetlost zasjati. Gospodin negoduje nad svime što odiše grubošću i strogošću te upućuje svoj ukor onima koji iskazuju prezir i prijekor prema onima koji se s njima razlikuju u mišljenju, prikazujući ih u najgorem mogućem svjetlu. Cijelo Nebo gleda na one koji to čine kao što je Nebo gledalo na farizeje i proglašava ih neukima i u Pismima i u sili Božjoj. Neprijatelji istine ne mogu istinu pretvoriti u zabludu. Mogu pogaziti istinu i misliti da je, zato što su je oborili i zatrpali ruševinama, nadvladana; ali Bog će pokrenuti neke od svojih vjernih da učine kao što je Krist činio dok je bio na zemlji,—da uklone ruševine i vrate istinu na njezino prikladno mjesto u okviru istine.“

“In companies where the truth is a matter of discussion, there will be those who will oppose everything that they have not held as truth; and while they flatter themselves that they are only battling with error, they have need to hear with unprejudiced ears, that they may understand what is truth, and not misrepresent and misinterpret that which is spoken. They have the example of the men in all ages who have fought against truth, and who in so doing, have rejected the council (sic) of God against themselves. Heavy will be the responsibility that will rest upon men who have had great light, and great opportunities, and who have yet failed to be wholly on the Lord’s side. Should they venture to be wholly on the Lord’s side, they would be preserved in integrity, even when they were called upon to stand alone. He would enable them to stand courageously, in purity and fairness, contending for uncorrupted principles of righteousness. He would sustain them in battling for the right because it is right, though justice were fallen in the street, and equity could not enter. They would understand what would be pure and undefiled, and in accordance with the life of Christ, and would not turn from the purest principles of Christianity in spirit, word, or action, even though they stood in opposition not only to ignorance, but to those who were cultivated and experienced, and who used the weapons of sophistry to silence them. Through all this strife of error against truth, they would be preserved, and enabled to keep such a course that their enemies could not gainsay or resist them. They would stand as a rock to principle, refusing to compromise with any man, and yet preserving the spirit that would characterize every Christian.

„U skupovima u kojima je istina predmet rasprave bit će onih koji će se protiviti svemu što nisu držali istinom; i dok sebi laskaju da se bore samo protiv zablude, trebaju slušati nepristranim ušima kako bi razumjeli što je istina te ne bi pogrešno prikazivali i pogrešno tumačili ono što je izrečeno. Pred sobom imaju primjer ljudi iz svih vjekova koji su se borili protiv istine i koji su, čineći to, odbacili savjet (sic) Božji na svoju vlastitu štetu. Teška će biti odgovornost koja će počivati na ljudima koji su imali veliku svjetlost i velike prilike, a ipak nisu stali potpuno na Gospodnju stranu. Kad bi se usudili potpuno stati na Gospodnju stranu, bili bi sačuvani u neporočnosti, čak i kada bi bili pozvani da stoje sami. On bi ih osposobio da stoje hrabro, u čistoći i pravičnosti, boreći se za neiskvarena načela pravednosti. On bi ih podupro u borbi za pravo zato što je pravo, premda bi pravda bila oborena na ulici i pravičnost ne bi mogla ući. Razumjeli bi što je čisto i neokaljano te u skladu s Kristovim životom, i ne bi se odvratili od najčišćih načela kršćanstva ni duhom, ni riječju, ni djelom, čak i kad bi stajali nasuprot ne samo neznanju nego i onima koji su obrazovani i iskusni te koji se služe oružjem sofistike da ih ušutkaju. Kroz sav taj sukob zablude protiv istine bili bi sačuvani i osposobljeni držati se takva puta da im se njihovi neprijatelji ne bi mogli suprotstaviti ni odoljeti im. Stajali bi kao stijena za načelo, odbijajući praviti kompromise s bilo kojim čovjekom, a ipak čuvajući duh koji treba obilježavati svakoga kršćanina.“

“He who is a follower of Christ will distinguish between the sacred and the common, and will cling to the true evidence of a man’s character and work, for Christ has said, ‘By their fruits ye shall know them.’ The Christian will move forward amid all manner of opposition. He will despise flattery because it is born of Satan. He will detest accusation because it is the weapon of the evil one. They will not cherish envy or indulge in self-exaltation because these are the characteristics of the adversary of God and man. They will not be found as spies; for Satan used the despised Jews in doing this work against Jesus. They will not follow their brethren with a flood of questions as the Jews followed Christ for the purpose of entangling him in his words, and provoking him to speak of many things in order that they might make him an offender for a word.” Home Missionary, September 1, 1894.

„Onaj tko je Kristov sljedbenik razlikovat će sveto od običnoga i držat će se pravih dokaza čovjekova karaktera i djela, jer je Krist rekao: ‘Po njihovim ćete ih plodovima prepoznati.’ Kršćanin će ići naprijed usred svakojakoga protivljenja. Prezirat će laskanje jer je rođeno od Sotone. Gnušat će se optuživanja jer je to oružje Zloga. Neće njegovati zavist niti se odavati samouzvisivanju, jer su to obilježja protivnika Boga i čovjeka. Neće se naći kao uhode; jer se Sotona poslužio prezrenim Židovima u obavljanju toga djela protiv Isusa. Neće svoju braću zasipati poplavom pitanja kao što su Židovi slijedili Krista s namjerom da ga uhvate u njegovim riječima i navedu da govori o mnogim stvarima kako bi ga mogli proglasiti prijestupnikom zbog jedne riječi.” Home Missionary, 1. rujna 1894.