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# The Book of Daniel - Number Eighty-Two

Kitabu cha Danieli - Nambari Themanini na Mbili

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

Kufunua Kitendawili cha Kinabii: Kuelewa Historia ya Danieli 11 na Umuhimu wa ‘Daily’ katika Uadventista

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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.”

Baada ya kupitia historia kuanzia 1863 hadi wakati wa mwisho mwaka 1989, katika muktadha wa machukizo manne ya Ezekieli sura ya nane, yanayowakilisha vizazi vinne vya Uadventista, tutageuza umakini wetu kuelekea kuongezeka kwa maarifa kulikofunuliwa mwaka 1989. Kuongezeka huko kwa maarifa kulihusu aya sita za mwisho za Danieli sura ya kumi na moja. Mwaka 1989, kikundi chetu kidogo cha masomo ya Sabato kiligundua mistari ya matengenezo ya unabii wa Biblia, ambayo Future for America huirejelea mara nyingi, na ambayo huweka mfululizo wa matukio katika kila mstari wa matengenezo, na ambayo nayo humwezesha mwanafunzi wa unabii kutumia mbinu ya mvua ya mwisho ya 'mstari juu ya mstari'.

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.

Baada ya miaka michache (1992), nilikuwa nimeandika makala iliyohusu mistari sita ya mwisho ya Danieli kumi na moja. Makala hiyo iliandikwa kwa kuridhika kwangu mwenyewe, kwa kuwa sikuwa na uwezo wala nia ya kusambaza hadharani utafiti huo. Kufikia 1994, makala hiyo ilikuwa imefika kwa huduma ya Waadventista inayojitegemea, na kufikia 1995, mfululizo wa makala kumi na moja ulioshughulikia mistari sita ya mwisho ya Danieli kumi na moja ulichapishwa katika jarida la kila mwezi linalotolewa na huduma hiyo. Kuna marejeo machache tu maalum kwa Danieli kumi na moja katika maandiko ya Roho ya Unabii, na lile lililo muhimu kuliko yote likawa hoja kuu ya kuthibitisha uhalali wa ufafanuzi nilioutoa kuhusu mistari hiyo.

> “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.]

> Hatuna muda wa kupoteza. Nyakati za taabu ziko mbele yetu. Ulimwengu umechochewa na roho ya vita. Hivi karibuni matukio ya taabu yaliyotajwa katika unabii yatatokea. Unabii katika sura ya kumi na moja ya Danieli umekaribia kutimia kikamilifu. Sehemu kubwa ya historia iliyotokea katika kutimia kwa unabii huu itajirudia. Katika aya ya thelathini, mamlaka inatajwa ambayo 'itahuzunika, [Danieli 11:30-36 imenukuliwa.]

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

> "Matukio yanayofanana na yale yaliyoelezwa katika maneno haya yatatokea." Manuscript Releases, nambari 13, 394.

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

Dada White anaeleza kwa uwazi kwamba mwaka 1798 ni 'wakati wa mwisho'.

> “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.

> "Lakini wakati wa mwisho, asema nabii, 'Wengi watakimbia huku na huko, na maarifa yataongezeka.' Daniel 12:4. . . . Tangu 1798 kitabu cha Daniel kimeondolewa muhuri, maarifa ya unabii yameongezeka, na wengi wametangaza ujumbe wenye uzito kwamba hukumu iko karibu." The Great Controversy, 356.

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

Aya ya arobaini katika Danieli sura ya kumi na moja inaanza na "Na wakati wa mwisho."

> 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.

> Na wakati wa mwisho mfalme wa kusini atamshambulia; na mfalme wa kaskazini atakuja kinyume naye kama kisulisuli, akiwa na magari ya vita, na wapanda farasi, na merikebu nyingi; naye ataingia katika nchi nyingi, naye atafurika na kupita. Danieli 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.

Ni dhahiri, hata bila uungwaji mkono wa moja kwa moja wa Roho ya unabii, kwamba aya ya arobaini inaashiria mwanzo wa mfululizo wa matukio uliyoanza mwaka 1798. Matukio hayo hupelekea kufungwa kwa mlango wa rehema wa wanadamu, kwa kuwa aya ya kwanza ya sura ya kumi na mbili ya Danieli inasema, "Na wakati huo Mikaeli atasimama," na Dada White anaeleza wazi kuwa Mikaeli anaposimama, mlango wa rehema wa wanadamu unafungwa.

> “‘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.

> 'Wakati huo Mikaeli atasimama, yule mkuu anayesimama kwa ajili ya wana wa watu wako; kutakuwa na wakati wa taabu, usiowahi kuwapo tangu lilipokuwapo taifa mpaka wakati huo; na wakati huo watu wako wataokolewa, kila mmoja atakayepatikana ameandikwa katika kitabu.' Danieli 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.

> Wakati ujumbe wa malaika wa tatu unapokoma, rehema hazisihi tena kwa wakazi wenye hatia wa dunia. Watu wa Mungu wamemaliza kazi yao. Wamepokea ‘mvua ya mwisho,’ ‘uburudisho kutoka mbele za Bwana,’ nao wamejiandaa kwa saa ya majaribu iliyo mbele yao. Malaika wanaharakia huku na huko mbinguni. Malaika mmoja anayerejea kutoka duniani anatangaza kwamba kazi yake imekwisha; jaribio la mwisho limeletwa juu ya ulimwengu, na wote waliothibitisha uaminifu wao kwa kanuni za kimungu wamepokea ‘muhuri wa Mungu aliye hai.’ Kisha Yesu anakomesha maombezi Yake katika patakatifu la mbinguni. Anainua mikono Yake na kwa sauti kuu asema, ‘Imekwisha;’ na jeshi lote la malaika linaweka chini mataji yao anapotoa tangazo hilo zito: ‘Aliye dhalimu, na aendelee kuwa dhalimu; na aliye mchafu, na aendelee kuwa mchafu; na aliye mwenye haki, na aendelee kuwa mwenye haki; na aliye mtakatifu, na aendelee kuwa mtakatifu.’ Ufunuo 22:11. Kila kesi imeamuliwa kwa uzima au mauti.” Pambano Kuu, 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.

Aya ya arobaini ya Danieli sura ya kumi na moja huanza mwaka 1798, na katika aya ya arobaini na tano, mfalme wa kaskazini (upapa) anapofikia mwisho wake bila yeyote kumsaidia, kipindi cha rehema za wanadamu hufungwa, maana aya inayofuata inasema, "Na wakati huo," hivyo ikibainisha "wakati" unaowakilishwa katika aya iliyotangulia, ambayo ni aya ya arobaini na tano ya Danieli sura ya kumi na moja. Mfalme wa kaskazini (upapa) anafikia mwisho wake mwishoni mwa kipindi cha rehema za wanadamu.

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.

Kwa hiyo, historia ya mistari sita ya mwisho ya Danieli sura ya kumi na moja inaonyesha mfululizo wa matukio unaoanza mwaka 1798 na kuishia katika kufungwa kwa nafasi ya rehema ya mwanadamu. Wakati Dada White alipokuwa hai, mwaka 1798 bila shaka ulikuwa sehemu ya historia yake ya nyuma. Aliposema kwamba "unabii katika sura ya kumi na moja ya Danieli umefikia karibu utimizaji wake kamili," angeweza tu kurejelea historia inayotokea baada ya 1798, na kabla ya Mikaeli kusimama. Kisha anaeleza wazi kwamba "sehemu kubwa ya historia iliyotokea katika utimizaji wa unabii huu itarudiwa," hivyo akimfundisha mwanafunzi wa unabii kwamba historia ya mwisho ya Danieli sura ya kumi na moja, ambayo "imekaribia kufikia utimizaji wake kamili," imetolewa mfano wake katika sehemu nyingine za historia zilizowasilishwa katika Danieli sura ya kumi na moja.

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.

Mara tu anaposisitiza ufunguo huo muhimu zaidi wa kinabii, kisha ananukuu aya za thelathini hadi thelathini na sita, na kusema, “Matukio yanayofanana na yale yaliyoelezwa katika maneno haya yatatokea.” Uvuvio ulitoa ufunguo kwa wanafunzi wa unabii waliotaka kuelewa utimilifu wa mwisho wa Danieli kumi na moja. Ufunguo huo ulikuwa kwamba historia ya aya sita za mwisho za Danieli kumi na moja ilikuwa sambamba na historia iliyowakilishwa katika aya za thelathini hadi thelathini na sita. Kuna mwanga mwingi unaopatikana kutokana na ufunuo huu, lakini kinachopaswa kuzingatiwa hapa ni kwamba katika aya ya thelathini na moja ya Danieli kumi na moja, “kile cha kila siku” kinaondolewa.

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.”

Ili kuelewa kwa usahihi historia inayoonyesha mfuatano wa matukio yanayopelekea kufungwa kwa kipindi cha majaribio cha wanadamu, mwanafunzi wa unabii lazima awe na ufahamu sahihi wa "kile cha kila siku." Ikiwa aya ya thelathini na moja inatambua kuondolewa kwa huduma ya Kristo katika patakatifu, au ikiwa inatambua kuondolewa kwa upagani, ni muhimu kabisa kuelewa hilo, ikiwa unataka kuelewa kwa usahihi historia sambamba ambayo Dada White aliizungumzia alipoandika, "Matukio yanayofanana na yale yaliyoelezwa katika maneno haya yatatokea."

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.

Bila shaka, Uadventista wa Laodikia haukutambua kutimia kwa aya ya arobaini ya Danieli sura ya kumi na moja, kama inayobainisha kusambaratika kwa Umoja wa Kisovieti mwaka 1989, lakini aya hiyo inaonyesha wazi matukio hayo hayo. Kwa wale waliotaka kuelewa kwa usahihi ongezeko la maarifa ya kinabii lililokuja pamoja na kutimia kwa aya ya arobaini mwaka 1989, uelewa sahihi wa "kile cha kila siku" ndipo ukawa kweli ya wakati huu. Mwanzoni mwa karne ya ishirini, uelewa huo sahihi ulikuwa muhimu, kwa maana ulikuwa sehemu ya lazima ya kweli za msingi ambazo Bwana alimtumia William Miller kuzianzisha.

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.

Lakini katika muongo wa kwanza na nusu wa karne ya ishirini, mtazamo wa Kiprotestanti wa kishetani unaodai kwamba "kile cha kila siku," kinawakilisha kazi ya Kristo katika patakatifu ulikuwa msimamo wa wachache, na haikustahili kuruhusu ubishi juu ya ukweli kwamba "kile cha kila siku," ni ishara ya upagani hata kuanza. Ndiyo maana utawasikia warekebishaji wa historia wa Laodikia wakisema kwamba mada ya "kile cha kila siku," "isifanywe swali la mtihani," au "kwamba mada ya 'kile cha kila siku' isichochewe." Kile ambacho warekebishaji hao huacha mara zote wanapoongoza wasiojua katika mjadala huu maalum ni sharti ambalo uvuvio daima uliweka juu ya mada hiyo. Aya ifuatayo imeelekezwa kwa Mzee Haskell.

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.”

Mzee Haskell alikuwa akiongoza utetezi wa uelewa sahihi wa "the daily," dhidi ya mashambulizi ya Prescott na Daniells katika muongo wa kwanza na wa pili wa karne ya ishirini. Tilia maanani kwa makini, maana Dada White hakuwahi kubainisha kwamba uelewa wa Haskell kuhusu "the daily," ulikuwa si sahihi; alimwelekeza tu asiruhusu mtafaruku uendelee, kwa kuwa Bwana hakutaka kutoa jukwaa la kudumu kwa maadui wa kweli (Prescott na Daniells), ili waendelee kusukuma mafundisho yao ya uongo. Katika kifungu hicho Haskell anakemewa kwa ajili ya "the chart", na chati inayorejelewa ni chati ya 1843. Haskell alikuwa ameizalisha upya chati ya 1843 kama ushuhuda katika mzozo huo. Lakini hakuirudia tu, aliongeza chini ya chati hiyo kifungu kutoka kwa Dada White, ambamo anasema "chati ya 1843 iliiongozwa na mkono wa Bwana na haipaswi kubadilishwa." Unaposoma kifungu hicho, hesabu ni mara ngapi anasema, "at this time."

> “‘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.’

> 'Nimeagizwa kuwaambia, kusiwe na maswali yanayoibuliwa wakati huu katika Review ambayo yataelekea kuvuruga mawazo ya watu. . . . Hatuna muda sasa kuingia katika mabishano yasiyo ya lazima, bali tunapaswa kwa dhati kuzingatia haja ya kumtafuta Bwana kwa uongofu wa kweli wa moyo na maisha. Panapaswa kufanyika juhudi thabiti za kuhakikisha utakaso wa nafsi na akili.'

> “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.

> Nimepewa maonyo kuhusu ulazima wa sisi kudumisha msimamo wa pamoja. Hili ni jambo la umuhimu kwetu wakati huu. Kama watu binafsi tunahitaji kutenda kwa uangalifu mkubwa zaidi.

> “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.

> Nilimwandikia Mzee Prescott, nikimwambia kwamba lazima awe mwangalifu mno asije akaanzisha mada katika Review ambazo zingeonekana kuonyesha dosari katika uzoefu wetu uliopita. Nilimwambia kwamba jambo hili ambalo anaamini kuwa palifanyika kosa si suala la msingi, na kwamba, likipewa uzito sasa, maadui zetu wangelitumia fursa hiyo na kufanya mlima kutokana na kichuguu.

> “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.

> Kwako pia nasema kwamba somo hili [UTAMBULISHO WA “KILA SIKU” WA DANIELI 8.] halipaswi kuchochewa wakati huu. Hapana, ndugu yangu, nahisi kwamba katika mzozo huu wa uzoefu wetu ile chati ambayo umeifanya ichapishwe upya haipaswi kusambazwa. Umefanya kosa katika jambo hili. Shetani anafanya kazi kwa nia thabiti kuibua masuala yatakayozua mkanganyiko. Kuna wale ambao wangefurahi kuwaona wahudumu wetu wakihitilafiana juu ya swali hili, na wangelifanya kuwa jambo kubwa.

> “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.

> "Nimeelekezwa kwamba kuhusu lolote litakalosemwa na upande wowote wa swali hili, kimya kwa wakati huu ni ufasaha. Shetani anatafuta fursa ya kuleta mgawanyiko miongoni mwa wachungaji wetu wanaoongoza. Ilikuwa kosa kuchapisha mchoro huo hadi muweze nyote kukutana pamoja na kufikia makubaliano kuhusu jambo hilo. Hamkutenda kwa hekima kwa kuliweka mbele suala ambalo lazima lizue mjadala na kutoa maoni mbalimbali, kwa kuwa kila kipengee kitapindishwa na kufanywa kumaanisha kitu kitakachoiletea tu kazi hii madhara. Tayari tuna kazi ya kutosha ya kushughulikia kauli za uongo za wale waliodhihirisha utayari wao wa kushuhudia uongo." Manuscript Releases, juzuu ya 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.

Katika makala iliyotangulia tulibaini kwamba Ellen White alisema waliotoa mwito wa saa ya hukumu walikuwa na mtazamo sahihi kuhusu "kile cha kila siku," na kwamba maoni ya Prescott na Daniells kwamba "kile cha kila siku" kilikuwa kinawakilisha huduma ya Kristo hekaluni yalitoka kwa Shetani. Alimkemea Haskell kwa kuruhusu mzozo uendelee, lakini si kwa msimamo wake juu ya ukweli wa kile ambacho "kile cha kila siku" kinawakilisha. Wakati huo wengi bado waliamini ufahamu wa waanzilishi kuhusu "kile cha kila siku," na muhimu zaidi, ile aya katika Danieli sura ya kumi na moja, ambayo ilipaswa kufunguliwa muhuri "wakati wa mwisho" mnamo 1989, bado ilikuwa miongo kadhaa mbele. Wakati huo (1989), umuhimu wa mtazamo sahihi kuhusu "kile cha kila siku" ungekuwa wa lazima. Wafanyamarekebisho daima huacha maelezo ya Ellen White yaliyokuwa yanahusu tu kipindi kile maalum nje ya sahani zao za hadithi za uongo. Hesabuni marejeo ya wakati katika kifungu kifuatacho.

> “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.

> Nina maneno ya kuwaambia Ndugu Butler, Loughborough, Haskell, Smith, Gilbert, Daniells, Prescott, na wote ambao wamekuwa wakihimiza kwa bidii maoni yao kuhusu maana ya “the daily” ya Danieli 8. Hili halipaswi kufanywa swali la mtihani, na mtafaruku uliojitokeza kutokana na kulichukulia hivyo umekuwa wa kusikitisha sana. Mkanganyiko umetokea, na akili za baadhi ya ndugu zetu zimegeuzwa kutoka kwenye tafakari ya makini ambayo ilipaswa kutolewa kwa kazi ambayo Bwana ameagiza ifanywe wakati huu katika miji yetu. Hili limempendeza adui mkuu wa kazi yetu.

> “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.

> Nuru niliyopewa ni kwamba hakuna kinachopaswa kufanywa ili kuongeza msukosuko kuhusu suala hili. Lisiletwe katika mahubiri yetu wala kulikazia kana kwamba ni jambo la umuhimu mkubwa. Tuna kazi kubwa mbele yetu, na hatuna hata saa moja ya kupoteza kutoka katika kazi muhimu inayopaswa kufanywa. Tuzielekeze juhudi zetu za hadharani katika kuwasilisha vipengele muhimu vya ukweli ambavyo tuna nuru iliyo wazi kuvihusu.

> “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.

> Ningependa kuyaelekeza mawazo yenu kwenye sala ya mwisho ya Kristo, kama ilivyorekodiwa katika Yohana 17. Kuna mada nyingi tunazoweza kuzungumzia, kweli takatifu, zinazojaribu, nzuri katika urahisi wao. Juu ya haya mnaweza kuyatafakari kwa ari kuu. Lakini tusilete 'kile cha kila siku,' au mada nyingine yoyote itakayosababisha mabishano miongoni mwa ndugu, wakati huu; kwa maana hili litaichelewesha na kuizuia kazi ambayo Bwana angependa mawazo ya ndugu zetu yajikite juu yake sasa hivi. Tusiibue maswali yatakayofichua tofauti kubwa ya maoni, bali tulete kutoka katika Neno kweli takatifu kuhusu madai ya lazima ya sheria ya Mungu.

> “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.

> Wahudumu wetu wanapaswa kujitahidi kuwasilisha ukweli kwa njia iliyo na mvuto zaidi. Kadiri inavyowezekana, wote waseme mambo yaleyale. Mahubiri yawe rahisi, yakishughulikia masuala muhimu ya msingi yanayoweza kueleweka kwa urahisi. Wahudumu wetu wote watakapoona ulazima wa kujinyenyekeza, ndipo Bwana ataweza kufanya kazi pamoja nao. Tunahitaji sasa kubadilishwa upya, ili malaika wa Mungu washirikiane nasi, wakitia athari takatifu katika akili za wale tunaowatumikia.

> “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.

> Lazima tuungane katika vifungo vya umoja kama wa Kristo; ndipo kazi zetu hazitakuwa bure. Vuteni kamba sawasawa, wala msiingize mabishano. Dhihirisheni nguvu ya ukweli inayounganisha, na hili litaacha mvuto wenye nguvu juu ya akili za wanadamu. Katika umoja kuna nguvu.

> “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.

> Huu si wakati wa kutia mkazo mambo madogo yasiyo muhimu ya tofauti. Ikiwa baadhi ya wale wasio na uhusiano thabiti ulio hai na Bwana watauonyesha ulimwengu udhaifu wa uzoefu wao wa Kikristo, maadui wa ukweli wanaotutazama kwa karibu watautumia kadiri wawezavyo, na kazi yetu itakwamishwa. Wote waustawishe upole, na wajifunze masomo kutoka Kwake aliye mpole na mnyenyekevu wa moyo.

> “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.

> Mada ya 'the daily' haipaswi kuibua harakati kama zile zilizoanzishwa. Kutokana na jinsi mada hii imeshughulikiwa na watu wa pande zote za hoja, utata umeibuka na mkanganyiko umetokea.

> “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.

> Kitendo alichofanya Ndugu Larry Smith, cha kuchapisha kijitabu chenye kulaani ndugu zake na imani yao, hakikuungwa mkono na Mungu. Na kwa Mzee Prescott nitasema, Bwana hajakuwekea mzigo kuhusu jambo hili.

> “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.

> Nilihuzunishwa kusikia kwamba Mzee Daniells, akijua kwamba kulikuwa na tofauti ya maoni kuhusu suala hili miongoni mwa ndugu zetu viongozi, alitanguliza suala hili, kama ilivyofanyika katika baadhi ya sehemu.

> “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.

> Wengine kati ya ndugu zetu hawajaongozwa na hekima, wala hawajafikiri kwa uwazi kuhusu uhusiano wa sababu na athari katika matokeo ya juhudi zao za kutetea maoni yao kuhusu tafsiri ya 'the daily.' Wakati tofauti za maoni kuhusu suala hili bado zipo, lisifanywe kuwa jambo kuu. Mabishano yote yakome. Wakati kama huu, ukimya ni ufasaha.

> “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.

> Wajibu wa watumishi wa Mungu wakati huu ni kuhubiri Neno mijini. Kristo alikuja kuokoa roho, na sisi, kama wagawaji wa neema Yake, tunahitaji kuwafikishia wakazi wa miji mikubwa maarifa ya kweli Yake inayookoa. Vijitabu, nambari 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.

Ndugu Larry Smith, ambaye alikuwa akimrejelea, alikasirishwa sana na hali hiyo, kwa kuwa kitabu cha baba yake, Daniel and the Revelation, ndicho Prescott na Daniells walitaka kukiandika upya ili kubadili alichoandika kuhusu “the daily.” Ndugu Smith alikuwa akitetea ukweli, na pia akimtetea baba yake. Anaufafanua mzozo huo mara kwa mara kwa maneno, “kwa wakati huu,” na kuelekea mwisho anasema, “Wakati hali ya sasa ya tofauti za maoni kuhusu mada hii ipo, isipewe kipaumbele.” Vyuo vikuu vyote vya Waadventista vinavyofundisha “the daily” leo hii vinafundisha mtazamo wa kishetani. Ni dhahiri kwamba hali ya leo si ile ile kama ilivyokuwa wakati huo.

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.”

Kizazi cha pili cha Uadventista kilianza wakati wa uasi wa 1888, na ushirikina wa roho ukaanzishwa miongoni mwa uongozi. Hali hiyo ilifungua mlango kwa kustawi kwa madanganyo makubwa zaidi ya kimizimu yaliyokuja kuleta mazingira ya utengano na mgawanyiko, kwa kuwa watu waliokuwa katika nafasi za uwajibikaji waliamua kuendeleza chochote walichoona binafsi kuwa ndicho kweli. Watu kama Daniells, Prescott na Kellogg wakawa alama za historia ambamo Ezekieli alibainisha yale ambayo wazee sabini, “wazee wa nyumba ya Israeli,” wange “fanya gizani, kila mtu katika vyumba vya sanamu zake; kwa maana husema, Bwana hatuoni.”

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:

Katika kizazi hicho, wajumbe wa ujumbe wa 1888, wote wawili, walipotea njia katika migogoro, mkanganyiko na Uspiritizimu uliowameza wazee sabini wa Ezekieli, waliokuwa wamechora sanamu juu ya kuta za hekalu na kuta za fikra zao. Huduma ya afya iliondolewa kwa sababu ya Uspiritizimu wa Kellogg, na hata hivyo warekebishaji wa Uadventista wa Laodikia huwaongoza wasioelimika kuamini kwamba aina fulani ya ushindi ilitokana na machafuko ya kizazi hicho. Kulikuwa na historia sambamba katika wakati wa Waamuzi, ambapo muhtasari wa historia ya Waamuzi unalingana kikamilifu na kipindi hiki, maana mstari wa mwisho wa Waamuzi unasema:

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

> Siku zile hapakuwa na mfalme katika Israeli: kila mtu alifanya yaliyo sawa machoni pake. Waamuzi 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.

Tutaonyesha kwa nini historia ya Waamuzi inalingana na historia ya kizazi cha pili cha Uadventista tunapoendelea na makala hizi, lakini ikumbukwe kwamba tunapochunguza historia ya Uadventista wa Laodikia, historia iliyo rahisi kupatikana imetolewa na wale wanaofanya uandishi upya wa historia. Dada White hakika hakutaka mada ya “kile cha kila siku” ichochewe wakati wa historia hiyo, ilhali kwa kweli ilikuwa ni watu wachache tu ambao alikuwa amesema walikuwa wanaongozwa na “malaika waliofukuzwa kutoka mbinguni,” na wakapewa jukwaa la umma la kuendeleza mawazo yao yenye makosa. Lakini kupendekeza kwamba Dada White aliwahi kuunga mkono wazo kwamba ni sawa kuendelea kushikilia makosa ni kinyume kabisa cha alichokiamini.

> “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.

> "Ndugu zangu, kama balozi wa Kristo nawaonya mjihadhari na masuala haya ya pembeni, ambayo yana mwelekeo wa kukengeusha mawazo kutoka kwa ukweli. Upotovu kamwe si jambo lisilo na madhara. Kamwe hautakatifishi, bali daima huleta mkanganyiko na mgawanyiko. Daima ni hatari. Adui anao uwezo mkubwa juu ya akili ambazo hazijaimarishwa kikamilifu kwa maombi na kuwekwa imara katika kweli ya Biblia." Ushuhuda, juzuu ya 5, 292.

We will continue this study in the next article.

Tutaendelea na utafiti huu katika makala ijayo.

> “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.

> "Hatuna wakati wa kupoteza. Nyakati za taabu ziko mbele yetu. Dunia imechochewa na roho ya vita. Hivi karibuni matukio ya taabu yaliyotajwa katika unabii yatatokea. Unabii ulioko katika Danieli sura ya kumi na moja umekaribia kutimia kikamilifu. Sehemu kubwa ya historia iliyotokea katika kutimia kwa unabii huu itajirudia. Katika aya ya thelathini inatajwa nguvu ambayo ‘atahuzunika, na atarudi, naye atakasirika dhidi ya agano takatifu: ndivyo atakavyofanya; naam, atarudi, naye atafanya mashauri na wale walioiacha agano takatifu. Na majeshi yatasimama upande wake, nao watalitia unajisi patakatifu pa nguvu, nao wataondoa sadaka ya daima, nao wataweka chukizo la uharibifu. Na wale wafanyao uovu juu ya agano atawarubuni kwa ubembelezi; lakini watu wanaomjua Mungu wao watakuwa imara, na watatenda mambo makuu. Nao walio na ufahamu miongoni mwa watu watawaelimisha wengi; walakini wataanguka kwa upanga, na kwa moto, kwa utekwa, na kwa uporaji, siku nyingi. Na watakapoanguka, watasaidiwa kwa msaada mdogo; lakini wengi wataambatana nao kwa ubembelezi. Na baadhi ya wenye ufahamu miongoni mwao wataanguka, ili kuwajaribu, na kuwasafisha, na kuwafanya weupe, hata wakati wa mwisho; kwa kuwa bado ni kwa wakati uliowekwa. Na mfalme atafanya kama apendavyo; naye atajiinua, na atajitukuza juu ya kila mungu, naye atanena mambo ya ajabu dhidi ya Mungu wa miungu, naye atafanikiwa hata ghadhabu itakapokamilika; kwa maana lililoamriwa litatendeka.’ Danieli 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:

> Matukio yanayofanana na yale yaliyoelezwa katika maneno haya yatatokea. Tunaona ushahidi kwamba Shetani anapata kwa haraka udhibiti wa akili za wanadamu wasiomcha Mungu. Wote wasome na waelewe unabii wa kitabu hiki, kwa maana sasa tunaingia katika wakati wa taabu uliotajwa:

> “‘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.

> "'Na wakati huo Mikaeli atasimama, yule mkuu asimamaye kwa ajili ya wana wa watu wako; na kutakuwapo wakati wa taabu, ambayo haijawahi kuwako tangu kulipokuwapo taifa hata wakati uo huo; na wakati huo watu wako wataokolewa, kila mmoja atakayepatikana ameandikwa katika kitabu. Na wengi wa hao waliolala katika mavumbi ya nchi wataamka, wengine kwa uzima wa milele, na wengine kwa aibu na dharau ya milele. Na wenye hekima watang'aa kama uangavu wa anga; na wale waongozao wengi katika haki watang'aa kama nyota milele na milele. Lakini wewe, Ee Danieli, funga maneno haya, na tia muhuri kitabu, hata wakati wa mwisho; wengi wataenda huku na huku, na maarifa yataongezeka.' Danieli 12:1-4." Manuscript Releases, nambari 13, 394.

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