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# The Book of Daniel - Number Eighty-Two

Knjiga proroka Daniela - Broj osamdeset i dva

Unveiling the Prophetic Puzzle: Understanding the History of Daniel 11 and the Significance of the Daily in Adventism

Otkrivanje proročanske zagonetke: razumijevanje povijesti Daniela 11 i značenja svagdašnjice u adventizmu

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Jeff Pippenger

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February 15, 2024

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After we review the history from 1863 until the time of the end in 1989, in the context of the four abominations of Ezekiel chapter eight, representing the four generations of Adventism, we will turn our attention to the increase of knowledge that was unsealed in 1989. That increase of knowledge was concerning the last six verses of Daniel chapter eleven. In 1989, our little Sabbath study group discovered the reform lines of Bible prophecy, which Future for America often refers to, and which establish the sequence of events in every reform line, which in turn allows a student of prophecy to exercise the application of the latter rain methodology of “line upon line.”

Nakon što razmotrimo povijest od 1863. do vremena svršetka 1989., u kontekstu četiri gnusobe iz osmog poglavlja Ezekiela, koje predstavljaju četiri naraštaja adventizma, usmjerit ćemo pozornost na porast spoznaje koji je bio otpečaćen 1989. Taj porast spoznaje odnosio se na posljednjih šest redaka jedanaestog poglavlja Daniela. Godine 1989. naša je mala subotnja proučavateljska skupina otkrila reformske linije biblijskog proročanstva, na koje se Future for America često poziva i koje uspostavljaju slijed događaja u svakoj reformskoj liniji, što pak učeniku proročanstva omogućuje primjenu metodologije kasne kiše „red na red“.

Within a few years (1992), I had written a paper covering the last six verses of Daniel eleven. The paper was written for my own satisfaction, for I had no ability or intention of publicly circulating the study. By 1994, the paper had made its way to an Adventist self-supporting ministry, and by 1995, a series of eleven articles covering the last six verses of Daniel eleven, was published in a monthly magazine produced by that ministry. There are only a few specific references to Daniel eleven in the writings of the Spirit of Prophecy, and the most important of them all became a central argument to the validity of the application I set forth concerning those verses.

U roku-dvije (1992.) napisao sam rad koji je obrađivao posljednjih šest redaka jedanaestog poglavlja Daniela. Rad je bio napisan za moje osobno zadovoljstvo, jer nisam imao ni mogućnosti ni namjere javno širiti tu studiju. Do 1994. rad je dospio do jedne adventističke samopodupiruće službe, a do 1995. niz od jedanaest članaka koji su obrađivali posljednjih šest redaka jedanaestog poglavlja Daniela bio je objavljen u mjesečniku koji je izdavala ta služba. U spisima Duha proroštva postoji tek nekoliko izričitih upućivanja na jedanaesto poglavlje Daniela, a najvažnije od svih postalo je središnji dokaz valjanosti primjene koju sam iznio u vezi s tim redcima.

> “We have no time to lose. Troublous times are before us. The world is stirred with the spirit of war. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will take place. The prophecy in the eleventh of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated. In the thirtieth verse a power is spoken of that ‘shall be grieved, [Daniel 11:30–36 quoted.]

> „Nemamo vremena za gubljenje. Pred nama su teška vremena. Svijet je uzburkan ratnim duhom. Uskoro će se odigrati prizori nevolje o kojima se govori u proročanstvima. Proročanstvo u jedanaestom poglavlju Daniela gotovo je doseglo svoje potpuno ispunjenje. Velik dio povijesti koji se odigrao kao ispunjenje ovoga proročanstva ponovit će se. U tridesetom retku govori se o sili koja će se „ožalostiti, [Daniel 11:30–36 quoted.]“

> “Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place.” Manuscript Releases, number 13, 394.

> „Prizori slični onima opisanima u ovim riječima dogodit će se.” Manuscript Releases, br. 13, 394.

Sister White is clear that 1798, is the “time of the end.”

Sestra White jasno kaže da je 1798. godina „vrijeme svršetka“.

> “But at the time of the end, says the prophet, “Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.’ Daniel 12:4. . . . Since 1798 the book of Daniel has been unsealed, knowledge of the prophecies has increased, and many have proclaimed the solemn message of the judgment near.” The Great Controversy, 356.

> „Ali u vrijeme svršetka, kaže prorok, ‘Mnogi će tumarati amo-tamo i znanje će se umnožiti.’ Daniel 12:4.... Od 1798. godine knjiga proroka Daniela bila je otpečaćena, znanje o proročanstvima se povećalo i mnogi su objavljivali svečanu poruku o blizini suda.” Velika borba, 356.

Verse forty of Daniel eleven begins with, “And at the time of the end.”

Četrdeseti redak jedanaestoga poglavlja Daniela započinje riječima: „A u vrijeme svršetka.”

> And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. Daniel 11:40.

> I u vrijeme svršetka kralj juga udarit će na njega; a kralj sjevera navalit će na nj kao vihor, s kolima i s konjanicima i s mnogim lađama; i ući će u zemlje, te će ih preplaviti i proći preko njih. Daniel 11:40.

It is evident, even without the direct endorsement of the Spirit of prophecy, that verse forty marks the beginning of a sequence of events that began in 1798. Those events lead to the close of human probation, for the first verse of chapter twelve of Daniel, says, “And at that time shall Michael stand up,” and Sister White is clear that when Michael stands up human probation closes.

Očito je, čak i bez izravne potvrde Duha proroštva, da četrdeseti redak označava početak niza događaja koji su započeli 1798. godine. Ti događaji vode do završetka vremena milosti za čovječanstvo, jer prvi redak dvanaestoga poglavlja Daniela kaže: „I u to će vrijeme ustati Mihael“, a sestra White jasno kaže da, kada Mihael ustane, završava vrijeme milosti za čovječanstvo.

> “‘At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book.’ Daniel 12:1.

> „U ono će vrijeme ustati Mihael, veliki knez koji stoji za sinove tvoga naroda; i nastat će vrijeme tjeskobe kakve nije bilo otkako je naroda pa do toga vremena; a u ono će vrijeme tvoj narod biti izbavljen, svaki koji se nađe zapisan u knjizi.“ Daniel 12,1.

> “When the third angel’s message closes, mercy no longer pleads for the guilty inhabitants of the earth. The people of God have accomplished their work. They have received ‘the latter rain,’ ‘the refreshing from the presence of the Lord,’ and they are prepared for the trying hour before them. Angels are hastening to and fro in heaven. An angel returning from the earth announces that his work is done; the final test has been brought upon the world, and all who have proved themselves loyal to the divine precepts have received ‘the seal of the living God.’ Then Jesus ceases His intercession in the sanctuary above. He lifts His hands and with a loud voice says, ‘It is done;’ and all the angelic host lay off their crowns as He makes the solemn announcement: ‘He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.’ Revelation 22:11. Every case has been decided for life or death.” The Great Controversy, 613.

> „Kada završi vijest trećega anđela, milost više ne posreduje za krive stanovnike zemlje. Božji je narod dovršio svoje djelo. Primili su ‘kasnu kišu’, ‘okrepu od lica Gospodnjega’, i pripravljeni su za čas kušnje koji je pred njima. Anđeli užurbano prolaze amo-tamo po nebu. Anđeo koji se vraća sa zemlje objavljuje da je njegovo djelo završeno; završna kušnja došla je na svijet, i svi koji su se pokazali vjernima božanskim propisima primili su ‘pečat Boga živoga’. Tada Isus prestaje sa svojim posredovanjem u Svetištu gore. Podiže svoje ruke i glasno kaže: ‘Svršeno je;’ a sva anđeoska vojska odlaže svoje krune dok On objavljuje svečanu objavu: ‘Tko čini nepravdu, neka i dalje čini nepravdu; i tko je nečist, neka i dalje bude nečist; i tko je pravedan, neka i dalje čini pravdu; i tko je svet, neka i dalje bude svet.’ Otkrivenje 22,11. O svakom je slučaju odlučeno za život ili smrt.” Velika borba, 613.

Verse forty of Daniel eleven, begins in 1798, and in verse forty-five, when the king of the north (the papacy), comes to his end with none to help, human probation closes, for the next verse states, “And at that time,” thus identifying the “time” represented in the previous verse, which is verse forty-five of Daniel eleven. The king of the north (the papacy), comes to its end at the close of human probation.

Četrdeseti redak jedanaestog poglavlja Daniela započinje 1798. godine, a u četrdeset i petom retku, kada kralj sjevera (papinstvo) dođe svojemu kraju i ne bude nikoga da mu pomogne, završava vrijeme milosti za čovječanstvo, jer sljedeći redak kaže: „I u to vrijeme“, čime se određuje „vrijeme“ prikazano u prethodnom retku, to jest u četrdeset i petom retku jedanaestog poglavlja Daniela. Kralj sjevera (papinstvo) dolazi svome kraju pri završetku vremena milosti za čovječanstvo.

Therefore, the history of the last six verses of Daniel eleven, identify a sequence of events that begins in 1798 and ends at the close of human probation. When Sister White was alive, 1798, was obviously in her past history. When she stated that “the prophecy in the eleventh chapter of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment,” she can only be referencing history that occurs after 1798, and before Michael stands up. She then specifically states that “much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated,” thus instructing the student of prophecy that the final history of Daniel eleven, that “has nearly reached its complete fulfillment,” has been typified in other portions of histories set forth in Daniel chapter eleven.

Stoga povijest posljednjih šest redaka jedanaestoga poglavlja Daniela prepoznaje niz događaja koji započinje 1798. godine i završava pri završetku vremena milosti za čovječanstvo. Dok je sestra White bila živa, 1798. godina očito je već pripadala njezinoj prošloj povijesti. Kada je izjavila da je „proročanstvo u jedanaestom poglavlju Daniela gotovo doseglo svoje potpuno ispunjenje“, ona se može odnositi jedino na povijest koja se odvija nakon 1798. godine, a prije nego što Mihael ustane. Zatim izričito izjavljuje da će se „mnogo povijesti koja se dogodila u ispunjenju ovoga proročanstva ponoviti“, poučavajući tako proučavatelja proročanstva da je završna povijest jedanaestoga poglavlja Daniela, koja je „gotovo dosegla svoje potpuno ispunjenje“, bila predočena kao tip u drugim dijelovima povijesti iznesenima u jedanaestom poglavlju Daniela.

Once she emphasizes that most important prophetic key, she then quotes verses thirty through thirty-six, and states, “Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place.” Inspiration provided a key for those students of prophecy who wished to understand the final fulfillment of Daniel eleven. The key was that the history of the final six verses of Daniel eleven, were a parallel to the history represented in verses thirty to thirty-six. There is an abundant amount of light that is derived from this revelation, but what needs to be considered here is that in verse thirty-one of Daniel eleven, “the daily,” is taken away.

Kad jednom istakne taj najvažniji proročki ključ, zatim navodi retke trideseti do trideset šesti te izjavljuje: „Prizori slični onima opisanima u ovim riječima odigrat će se.” Nadahnuće je pružilo ključ onim proučavateljima proročanstva koji su željeli razumjeti konačno ispunjenje jedanaestog poglavlja Danielove knjige. Ključ je bio u tome da je povijest posljednjih šest redaka jedanaestog poglavlja Danielove knjige bila usporedna s poviješću prikazanom u redcima trideset do trideset šest. Iz ovog je otkrivenja proizašlo obilje svjetla, ali ono što ovdje treba razmotriti jest da se u trideset prvom retku jedanaestog poglavlja Danielove knjige „svagdašnja žrtva” uklanja.

To correctly understand the history which illustrates the sequence of events that lead to the close of human probation, a student of prophecy must have the correct understanding of “the daily.” If verse thirty-one is identifying Christ’s sanctuary ministry being taken away, or if it is identifying the taking away of paganism, it is absolutely essential to understand, if you wish to correctly understand the parallel history that Sister White spoke of when she wrote, “Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place.”

Da bi se ispravno razumjela povijest koja prikazuje slijed događaja što vode završetku vremena ljudske kušnje, proučavatelj proročanstava mora ispravno razumjeti „svagdašnju žrtvu”. Ako trideset i prvi redak označuje oduzimanje Kristove službe u Svetištu, ili ako označuje uklanjanje poganstva, tada je apsolutno nužno to razumjeti, ako želite ispravno razumjeti usporednu povijest o kojoj je sestra White govorila kada je napisala: „Prizori slični onima opisanima u ovim riječima dogodit će se.”

Of course, Laodicean Adventism did not recognize the fulfillment of verse forty of Daniel eleven, as identifying the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, but the verse does identify those very events. For those who wished to correctly understand the prophetic increase of knowledge that arrived with the fulfillment of verse forty in 1989, the correct understanding of “the daily,” then became present truth. In the early part of the twentieth century, the correct understanding was important, for it was an essential part of the foundational truths that the Lord used William Miller to establish.

Naravno, laodicejski adventizam nije prepoznao ispunjenje četrdesetoga retka jedanaestoga poglavlja Daniela kao oznaku sloma Sovjetskoga Saveza 1989. godine, ali taj redak doista prepoznaje upravo te događaje. Za one koji su željeli ispravno razumjeti proročki porast znanja koji je nastupio s ispunjenjem četrdesetoga retka 1989. godine, ispravno razumijevanje „svagdašnje žrtve“ tada je postalo sadašnja istina. U ranome dijelu dvadesetoga stoljeća točno je razumijevanje bilo važno, jer je bilo bitan dio temeljnih istina koje je Gospodin upotrijebio da bi William Miller uspostavio.

But during the first decade and a half of the twentieth century the satanic Protestant view which claims that “the daily,” represents Christ’s sanctuary work was a minority position, and it was not worth allowing a controversy over the truth that “the daily,” is a symbol of paganism to even begin. This is why you will hear from the Laodicean historical revisionists, that the subject of “the daily,” is “not to be made into a test question,” or “that the subject of ‘the daily’ is not to be agitated.” What the revisionists always leave out when they lead the unlearned in this particular discussion, is the qualification which inspiration always placed upon the subject. The following passage is directed towards Elder Haskell.

No tijekom prvoga desetljeća i pol dvadesetoga stoljeća sotonsko protestantsko gledište koje tvrdi da „svagdašnja“ predstavlja Kristovu službu u Svetištu bilo je manjinsko stajalište, te nije bilo vrijedno dopustiti da uopće započne prijepor oko istine da je „svagdašnja“ simbol poganstva. Zato ćete od laodicejskih povijesnih revizionista čuti da se pitanje „svagdašnje“ „ne smije učiniti ispitnim pitanjem“ ili „da se pitanje ‘svagdašnje’ ne smije uznemirivati“. Ono što revizionisti uvijek izostavljaju kada neupućene vode u ovoj posebnoj raspravi jest ograda koju je nadahnuće uvijek postavljalo u vezi s tim predmetom. Sljedeći je odlomak upućen starješini Haskellu.

Elder Haskell was leading the defense of the correct understanding of “the daily,” against the attacks of Prescott and Daniells in the first and second decade of the twentieth century. Pay close attention, for Sister White never identifies that Haskell’s understanding of “the daily,” was incorrect, she simply instructs him to not allow the agitation to continue, for the Lord did not want to provide an ongoing platform for the enemies of truth (Prescott and Daniells), to continue to push their false teaching. In the passage Haskell is rebuked for “the chart”, and the chart that is referred to is the 1843 chart. Haskell had reproduced the 1843 chart for a witness in that controversy. But he didn’t just reproduce it, he included upon the bottom of the chart the passage from Sister White, where she says “the 1843 chart was directed by the hand of the Lord and should not be altered.” As you read the passage, count the times she says, “at this time.”

Starješina Haskell predvodio je obranu ispravnog razumijevanja „svagdašnje žrtve“ protiv napada Prescotta i Daniellsa u prvom i drugom desetljeću dvadesetoga stoljeća. Obratite vrlo pomnu pozornost, jer sestra White nigdje ne utvrđuje da je Haskellovo razumijevanje „svagdašnje žrtve“ bilo pogrešno; ona ga jednostavno upućuje da ne dopusti da se uznemirenost nastavi, jer Gospodin nije želio pružati trajnu platformu neprijateljima istine (Prescottu i Daniellsu) da nastave promicati svoj lažni nauk. U tom je odlomku Haskell ukoren zbog „karte“, a karta na koju se ondje upućuje jest karta iz 1843. godine. Haskell je umnožio kartu iz 1843. kao svjedočanstvo u toj raspravi. No nije je samo umnožio, nego je na dnu karte uključio i odlomak sestre White u kojem ona kaže: „karta iz 1843. bila je usmjerena rukom Gospodnjom i ne bi se smjela mijenjati.“ Dok budete čitali taj odlomak, izbrojite koliko puta ona kaže: „u ovo vrijeme“.

> “‘I am instructed to say to you, Let there be no questions agitated at this time in the Review that will tend to unsettle minds. . . . We have no time now to enter into unnecessary controversy, but we should earnestly consider the need of seeking the Lord for true conversion of heart and life. There should be determined efforts made to secure sanctification of soul and mind.’

> “‘Naloženo mi je da vam kažem: Neka se u ovo vrijeme u Reviewu ne pokreću pitanja koja će težiti uznemirivanju umova.... Nemamo sada vremena upuštati se u nepotrebne rasprave, nego bismo ozbiljno trebali razmotriti potrebu traženja Gospodina radi istinskog obraćenja srca i života. Trebaju se poduzeti odlučni napori kako bi se postiglo posvećenje duše i uma.’”

> “I have had cautions given me in regard to the necessity of our keeping a united front. This is a matter of importance to us at this time. As individuals we need to act with the greatest caution.

> „Dana su mi upozorenja u pogledu potrebe da održimo jedinstven nastup. To je za nas u ovo vrijeme pitanje od važnosti. Kao pojedinci trebamo djelovati s najvećim oprezom.״

> “I wrote to Elder Prescott, telling him that he must be exceedingly careful not to introduce subjects in the Review that would seem to point out flaws in our past experience. I told him that this matter on which he believes a mistake has been made is not a vital question, and that, should it be given prominence now, our enemies would take advantage of it, and make a mountain out of a molehill.

> „Pisala sam starješini Prescottu, govoreći mu da mora biti iznimno oprezan da u Review ne uvodi teme koje bi, kako se čini, ukazivale na nedostatke u našem prošlom iskustvu. Rekla sam mu da to pitanje, u kojem on vjeruje da je učinjena pogreška, nije pitanje od životne važnosti te da bi, kad bi mu se sada dalo istaknuto mjesto, naši neprijatelji to iskoristili i od muhe napravili slona.״

> “To you also I say that this subject [THE IDENTITY OF THE “DAILY” OF DANIEL 8.] should not be agitated at this time. No, my brother, I feel that at this crisis in our experience that chart which you have had republished should not be circulated. You have made a mistake in this matter. Satan is determinedly at work to bring about issues that will create confusion. There are those who would be delighted to see our ministers at an issue on this question, and they would make much of it.

> „I tebi također kažem da se ovo pitanje [IDENTITET „SVAGDAŠNJE“ IZ DANIJELA 8.] ne bi smjelo pokretati u ovo vrijeme. Ne, brate moj, osjećam da se u ovoj krizi našega iskustva ona karta koju si dao ponovno objaviti ne bi smjela širiti. U ovom si pitanju pogriješio. Sotona odlučno djeluje kako bi doveo do pitanja koja će stvoriti pomutnju. Ima onih koji bi s oduševljenjem vidjeli naše propovjednike u sukobu oko ovoga pitanja, i od toga bi načinili mnogo.“

> “I have been instructed that regarding what might be said on either side of this question, silence at this time is eloquence. Satan is watching for an opportunity to create division among our leading ministers. It was a mistake to publish the chart until you could all get together and come to an agreement concerning the matter. You have not acted wisely in bringing to the front a subject that must create discussion and the bringing out of various opinions, for every item will be strained and made to mean something that will only mean injury to the cause. We have all we can do to handle the false statements of those who have given evidence of their willingness to bear false witness.” Manuscript Releases, volume 9, 106, 107.

> „Poučena sam da je, s obzirom na ono što bi se moglo reći s bilo koje strane ovoga pitanja, šutnja u ovo vrijeme rječitost. Sotona vreba priliku da stvori razdor među našim vodećim propovjednicima. Bila je pogreška objaviti kartu prije nego što ste se svi mogli okupiti i postići suglasnost u vezi s tim pitanjem. Niste postupili mudro iznoseći u prvi plan predmet koji nužno mora izazvati raspravu i iznošenje različitih mišljenja, jer će svaka pojedinost biti izvrgnuta tumačenju i učinjena da znači nešto što će samo nanijeti štetu djelu. Imamo i više nego dovoljno posla s opovrgavanjem lažnih izjava onih koji su pružili dokaz svoje spremnosti da svjedoče lažno.” Manuscript Releases, sv. 9, 106, 107.

In the previous article we identified that Ellen White said those that gave the judgment hour cry had the correct view of “the daily,” and that Prescott and Daniells’ view that “the daily,” represented Christ’s sanctuary ministry came from Satan. She rebuked Haskell for allowing the controversy to continue, but not for his position upon the truth of what “the daily,” represents. At that time the majority still believed the pioneer understanding of “the daily,” and more importantly, the verse in Daniel eleven, that was to be unsealed at “the time of the end” in 1989, was still decades in the future. At that time (1989), the importance of the correct view of “the daily,” would be necessary. The revisionists always leave the qualifications of Ellen White that were limited to that particular period out of their dishes of fables. Count the qualification of time in the following passage.

U prethodnom članku utvrdili smo da je Ellen White rekla kako su oni koji su objavljivali vijest o času suda imali ispravno razumijevanje „svagdašnje žrtve“, te da je gledište Prescotta i Daniellsa, prema kojemu „svagdašnja žrtva“ predstavlja Kristovu službu u Svetištu, poteklo od Sotone. Ukorila je Haskella zato što je dopustio da se prijepor nastavi, ali ne zbog njegova stajališta o istini onoga što „svagdašnja žrtva“ predstavlja. U to je vrijeme većina još uvijek vjerovala pionirskom razumijevanju „svagdašnje žrtve“, a što je još važnije, redak u Danielu jedanaestom, koji je trebao biti otpečaćen „u vrijeme svršetka“ 1989. godine, još je uvijek bio desetljećima u budućnosti. U to vrijeme (1989.) važnost ispravnog razumijevanja „svagdašnje žrtve“ bila bi nužna. Revizionisti uvijek izostavljaju vremenska ograničenja koja je Ellen White vezala uz to posebno razdoblje iz svojih jela bajki. U sljedećem odlomku izbrojite vremenska ograničenja.

> “I have words to speak to Brethren Butler, Loughborough, Haskell, Smith, Gilbert, Daniells, Prescott, and all who have been active in urging their views in regard to the meaning of ‘the daily’ of Daniel 8. This is not to be made a test question, and the agitation that has resulted from its being treated as such has been very unfortunate. Confusion has resulted, and the minds of some of our brethren have been diverted from the thoughtful consideration that should have been given to the work that the Lord has directed should be done at this time in our cities. This has been pleasing to the great enemy of our work.

> „Imam riječi koje trebam uputiti braći Butleru, Loughboroughu, Haskellu, Smithu, Gilbertu, Daniellsu, Prescottu i svima koji su bili aktivni u nametanju svojih gledišta u pogledu značenja izraza ‘svagdašnja’ iz Daniela 8. To se ne smije učiniti ispitnim pitanjem, a uznemirenje koje je proizišlo iz toga što se s njime tako postupalo bilo je vrlo nesretno. Nastala je pomutnja, i umovi neke od naše braće bili su odvraćeni od ozbiljna razmatranja djela za koje je Gospodin odredio da se u ovo vrijeme treba obaviti u našim gradovima. To je godilo velikom neprijatelju našega djela.“

> “The light given me is that nothing should be done to increase the agitation upon this question. Let it not be brought into our discourses and dwelt upon as a matter of great importance. We have a great work before us, and we have not an hour to lose from the essential work to be done. Let us confine our public efforts to the presentation of the important lines of truth on which we have clear light.

> „Svjetlo koje mi je dano jest da se ništa ne smije učiniti kako bi se pojačalo uznemirenje oko ovoga pitanja. Neka se ono ne unosi u naše propovijedi niti na njemu zadržava kao na stvari od velike važnosti. Pred nama je veliko djelo i nemamo ni jednoga sata za izgubiti od bitnoga posla koji treba obaviti. Ograničimo svoje javne napore na iznošenje važnih grana istine o kojima imamo jasno svjetlo.

> “I would bring to your attention the last prayer of Christ, as recorded in John 17. There are many subjects upon which we can speak,—sacred, testing truths, beautiful in their simplicity. On these you may dwell with intense earnestness. But let not ‘the daily,’ or any other subject that will arouse controversy among brethren, be brought in at this time; for this will delay and hinder the work that the Lord would have the minds of our brethren centered upon just now. Let us not agitate questions that will reveal a marked difference of opinion, but rather let us bring from the Word the sacred truths regarding the binding claims of the law of God.

> „Želio bih vam skrenuti pozornost na posljednju Kristovu molitvu, kako je zabilježena u Ivanu 17. Mnogo je tema o kojima možemo govoriti,—svetih, kušajućih istina, lijepih u svojoj jednostavnosti. Na njima se možete zadržavati s dubokom ozbiljnošću. Ali neka se ‘svagdašnja žrtva’, niti bilo koja druga tema koja će pobuditi prijepor među braćom, ne iznosi u ovo vrijeme; jer će to odgoditi i omesti djelo na koje bi Gospodin upravo sada želio da umovi naše braće budu usredotočeni. Nemojmo pokretati pitanja koja će otkriti izrazitu razliku u mišljenju, nego radije iznosimo iz Riječi svete istine o obvezujućim zahtjevima Božjega zakona.

> “Our ministers should seek to make the most favorable presentation of the truth. So far as possible, let all speak the same things. Let the discourses be simple, and treating upon vital subjects that can be easily understood. When all our ministers see the necessity of humbling themselves, then the Lord can work with them. We need now to be reconverted, that angels of God may co-operate with us, making a sacred impression upon the minds of those for whom we labor.

> „Naši propovjednici trebaju nastojati iznijeti istinu na najpovoljniji način. Koliko je god moguće, neka svi govore isto. Neka propovijedi budu jednostavne i neka obrađuju životno važne teme koje se mogu lako razumjeti. Kada svi naši propovjednici uvide potrebu da se ponize, tada Gospodin može djelovati s njima. Nama je sada potrebno ponovno obraćenje, kako bi Božji anđeli mogli surađivati s nama, ostavljajući svet dojam na umove onih za koje radimo.״

> “We must blend together in the bonds of Christlike unity; then our labors will not be in vain. Draw in even cords, and let no contentions be brought in. Reveal the unifying power of truth, and this will make a powerful impression on human minds. In unity there is strength.

> „Moramo se sjediniti u vezama kristolike jedinstvenosti; tada naši napori neće biti uzaludni. Vucite ravnomjerno, i neka se ne unose nikakve razmirice. Otkrijte ujedinjujuću silu istine, i to će snažno djelovati na ljudske umove. U jedinstvu je snaga.

> “This is not a time to make prominent unimportant points of difference. If some who have not a strong living connection with the Master, reveal to the world their weakness of Christian experience, the enemies of the truth who are watching us closely will make the most of it, and our work will be hindered. Let all cultivate meekness, and learn lessons from Him who is meek and lowly in heart.

> „Ovo nije vrijeme da se ističu nevažne točke razlike. Ako neki, koji nemaju snažnu živu vezu s Učiteljem, svijetu otkriju slabost svojega kršćanskog iskustva, neprijatelji istine, koji nas pomno motre, to će u najvećoj mjeri iskoristiti, i naše će djelo biti ometano. Neka svi njeguju krotkost i uče od Njega koji je krotak i ponizan u srcu.

> “The subject of ‘the daily’ should not call forth such movements as have been made. As a result of the way this subject has been handled by men on both sides of the question, controversy has arisen and confusion has resulted.

> Predmet „svagdašnjega“ ne bi trebao izazivati takve pokrete kakvi su učinjeni. Kao posljedica načina na koji su ljudi s obje strane toga pitanja postupali s tim predmetom, nastala je rasprava i proizišla je zbrka.

> “The action of Brother Larry Smith in publishing a tract containing condemnation of his brethren and of their belief, was not endorsed by God. And to Elder Prescott I will say, The Lord has not placed upon you a burden regarding this matter.

> „Postupak brata Larryja Smitha, koji je objavio traktat što sadrži osudu njegove braće i njihova vjerovanja, nije bio odobren od Boga. A starješini Prescottu reći ću: Gospodin na tebe nije položio teret u vezi s ovim pitanjem.

> “I was pained to hear that Elder Daniells, knowing that there was a difference of opinion regarding this matter among our leading brethren, should urge this matter to the front, as was done in some places.

> „Boljelo me čuti da je starješina Daniells, znajući da među našom vodećom braćom postoji razlika u mišljenju glede ovoga pitanja, ipak gurao to pitanje u prvi plan, kao što je to učinjeno na nekim mjestima.״

> “Others of our brethren have not been guided by wisdom, and have not reasoned clearly from cause to effect regarding the results of their efforts to uphold their views regarding the interpretation of ‘the daily.’ While the present condition of difference of opinion regarding this subject exists, let it not be made prominent. Let all contention cease. At such a time silence is eloquence.

> „Neka druga naša braća nisu bila vođena mudrošću te nisu jasno razmišljala od uzroka do posljedice u pogledu ishoda svojih nastojanja da podupru svoja gledišta glede tumačenja ‘svagdašnje službe’. Dok postoji sadašnje stanje razilaženja mišljenja o ovom predmetu, neka se to ne ističe. Neka prestane svaka prepirka. U takvo je vrijeme šutnja rječitost.

> “The duty of God’s servants at this time is to preach the Word in the cities. Christ came to save souls, and we, as almoners of His grace, need to impart to the inhabitants of the great cities a knowledge of His saving truth.” Pamphlets, number 20, 11, 12.

> „Dužnost je Božjih slugu u ovo vrijeme propovijedati Riječ po gradovima. Krist je došao spasiti duše, a mi, kao djelitelji Njegove milosti, trebamo stanovnicima velikih gradova prenijeti spoznaju o Njegovoj spasonosnoj istini.” Pamphlets, broj 20, 11, 12.

Brother Larry Smith, who she was referring to was especially incensed at the situation for it was his father’s book, Daniel and the Revelation, that Prescott and Daniells wanted to rewrite in order to change what he wrote concerning “the daily.” Brother Smith was defending the truth, and also his father. She qualifies the controversy repeatedly with the words, “at this time,” and towards the end she states, “While the present condition of difference of opinion regarding this subject exists, let it not be made prominent.” All the universities of Adventism that teach “the daily,” today, teach the satanic view. It is obviously not the same conditions today as it was at that time.

Brat Larry Smith, na kojega je ona upućivala, bio je osobito ogorčen tom situacijom, jer je to bila knjiga njegova oca, Daniel and the Revelation, koju su Prescott i Daniells željeli preraditi kako bi promijenili ono što je napisao o „svakodnevnoj žrtvi”. Brat Smith branio je istinu, a također i svojega oca. Ona višeput određuje tu polemiku riječima „u ovo vrijeme”, a pred kraj izjavljuje: „Dok sadašnje stanje razlike u mišljenju glede ovoga predmeta postoji, neka se to ne ističe.” Sva adventistička učilišta koja danas naučavaju „svakodnevnu žrtvu” naučavaju sotonsko gledište. Očito je da danas nisu iste okolnosti kao što su bile u ono vrijeme.

The second generation of Adventism began at the rebellion of 1888, and spiritualism was established among the leadership. That condition opened the door for the advancement of greater spiritualistic delusions that were to bring about an environment of alienation and division, as men in responsible positions determined to promote whatever they personally deemed as truth. Men such as Daniells, Prescott and Kellogg became symbols of the history where Ezekiel identified what the seventy elders, “the ancients of the house of Israel” would “do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The Lord seeth us not.”

Drugi naraštaj adventizma započeo je pobunom 1888. godine, a među vodstvom je bio uspostavljen spiritizam. To je stanje otvorilo vrata napredovanju većih spiritističkih zabluda koje su trebale dovesti do ozračja otuđenosti i podjela, dok su ljudi na odgovornim položajima odlučivali promicati sve ono što su osobno smatrali istinom. Ljudi kao što su Daniells, Prescott i Kellogg postali su simboli one povijesti u kojoj je Ezekiel prepoznao što će sedamdeset starješina, „starješine doma Izraelova”, „činiti u tami, svaki u odajama svojih slika? Jer govore: Gospod nas ne vidi.”

In that generation the messengers of the message of 1888, both lost their way in the controversies, confusion and spiritualism that engulfed Ezekiel’s seventy elders who had portrayed idols upon the walls of the temple, and the walls of their minds. The health work was removed due to the spiritualism of Kellogg, and yet the revisionists of Laodicean Adventism lead the unlearned to believe that some type of victory came out of the chaos of that generation. There was a parallel history in the time of Judges, where the summation of the history of the Judges fits this period perfectly, for the last verse of Judges states:

U tom naraštaju glasnici poruke iz 1888. obojica su zalutali u prijeporima, zbrci i spiritizmu koji su obuzeli sedamdesetoricu Ezekielovih starješina, koji su oslikali idole po zidovima hrama i po zidovima svojih umova. Zdravstveno djelo bilo je uklonjeno zbog Kelloggova spiritizma, a ipak revizionisti laodicejskog adventizma navode neuke da vjeruju kako je iz kaosa toga naraštaja proizašla nekakva pobjeda. Postojala je usporedna povijest u vrijeme Sudaca, gdje sažetak povijesti Sudaca savršeno odgovara ovom razdoblju, jer posljednji redak Knjige o sucima kaže:

> In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25.

> U ono vrijeme ne bijaše kralja u Izraelu; svaki je činio ono što je bilo pravo u njegovim očima. Suci 21,25.

We will show why the history of Judges corresponds to the history of the second generation of Adventism as we proceed with these articles, but it should be noted that when considering the history of Laodicean Adventism, the easily available history has been provided by those who practice historical revisionism. Sister White certainly did not want the subject of “the daily,” agitated during that history, when in reality it was a small minority of men that she had stated were being guided by “angels that were expelled from heaven” to be given a public platform to promote their erroneous ideas. But to suggest that Sister White ever upheld the idea that it was alright to retain error is exactly the opposite of what she believed.

Pokazat ćemo zašto povijest Sudaca odgovara povijesti drugoga naraštaja adventizma kako budemo nastavili s ovim člancima, no valja zapaziti da je, kada se razmatra povijest laodicejskoga adventizma, lako dostupnu povijest pružila ona strana koja se bavi povijesnim revizionizmom. Sestra White zasigurno nije željela da se tijekom te povijesti uzburkava pitanje „svagdašnje žrtve”, kada je u stvarnosti bila riječ o maloj manjini ljudi za koje je izjavila da ih vode „anđeli koji su bili izbačeni s neba”, kako bi im se dala javna pozornica za promicanje njihovih pogrešnih ideja. No tvrditi da je Sestra White ikada zastupala zamisao da je u redu zadržati zabludu upravo je sušta suprotnost onomu u što je vjerovala.

> “Brethren, as an ambassador of Christ I warn you to beware of these side issues, whose tendency is to divert the mind from the truth. Error is never harmless. It never sanctifies, but always brings confusion and dissension. It is always dangerous. The enemy has great power over minds that are not thoroughly fortified by prayer and established in Bible truth.” Testimonies, volume 5, 292.

> „Braćo, kao Kristov poslanik upozoravam vas da se čuvate tih sporednih pitanja, čija je sklonost odvratiti um od istine. Zabluda nikada nije bezazlena. Ona nikada ne posvećuje, nego uvijek donosi pomutnju i razdor. Ona je uvijek opasna. Neprijatelj ima veliku vlast nad umovima koji nisu temeljito utvrđeni molitvom i utemeljeni u biblijskoj istini.“ Testimonies, svezak 5, 292.

We will continue this study in the next article.

Nastavit ćemo ovo proučavanje u sljedećem članku.

> “We have no time to lose. Troublous times are before us. The world is stirred with the spirit of war. Soon the scenes of trouble spoken of in the prophecies will take place. The prophecy in the eleventh of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated. In the thirtieth verse a power is spoken of that ‘shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.’ Daniel 11:30–36.

> „Nemamo vremena za gubljenje. Pred nama su vremena nevolje. Svijet je uzburkan duhom rata. Uskoro će se zbiti prizori nevolje o kojima je govoreno u proročanstvima. Proročanstvo u jedanaestom poglavlju Daniela gotovo je doseglo svoje potpuno ispunjenje. Mnogo od povijesti koja se odigrala u ispunjenju ovoga proročanstva ponovit će se. U tridesetom retku govori se o sili koja će se ‘ožalostiti i vratiti, i gnjeviti se na sveti savez; tako će i učiniti; vratit će se te sporazumjeti s onima koji napuštaju sveti savez. I vojske će stajati na njegovoj strani, i one će oskvrnuti tvrđavu svetišta, i ukinut će svagdašnju žrtvu, i postavit će grozotu pustoši. A one koji bezbožno postupaju protiv saveza iskvarit će laskanjima; ali narod koji poznaje Boga svojega bit će jak i činit će velika djela. I razumni među narodom poučit će mnoge; ipak će padati od mača i od plamena, od sužanjstva i od plijena, mnogo dana. A kada budu padali, bit će potpomognuti malom pomoći; ali mnogi će im se priključivati s laskanjima. I neki od razumnih past će da bi bili iskušani, i očišćeni, i ubijeljeni, sve do vremena svršetka; jer je ono još za određeno vrijeme. I kralj će činiti po svojoj volji; i uzvisit će se, i uzoholit će se iznad svakoga boga, i govorit će čudesne stvari protiv Boga nad bogovima, i napredovat će dok se gnjev ne navrši; jer će se izvršiti ono što je određeno.’ Daniel 11,30–36.“

> “Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place. We see evidence that Satan is fast obtaining the control of human minds who have not the fear of God before them. Let all read and understand the prophecies of this book, for we are now entering upon the time of trouble spoken of:

> „Prizori slični onima opisanima u ovim riječima odigrat će se. Vidimo dokaze da Sotona brzo stječe vlast nad ljudskim umovima onih koji nemaju straha Božjega pred sobom. Neka svi čitaju i razumiju proročanstva ove knjige, jer sada ulazimo u vrijeme nevolje o kojemu je govoreno:“

> “‘And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.’ Daniel 12:1–4.” Manuscript Releases, number 13, 394.

> „I u to će vrijeme ustati Mihael, veliki knez koji stoji za sinove tvoga naroda; i nastat će vrijeme tjeskobe kakve nije bilo otkako postoji narod pa do toga vremena; a u to će vrijeme tvoj narod biti izbavljen, svaki koji se nađe zapisan u knjizi. I mnogi od onih koji spavaju u prahu zemaljskome probudit će se, jedni na život vječni, a drugi na sramotu i vječnu gadost. I razumni će sjati kao svjetlost svoda nebeskoga, i oni koji mnoge privode pravednosti kao zvijezde u vijeke vjekova. A ti, Daniele, zatvori ove riječi i zapečati knjigu do vremena svršetka: mnogi će tumarati amo-tamo, i znanje će se umnožiti.’ Daniel 12,1–4.” Manuscript Releases, broj 13, 394.

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