Program 29Sons of ZadokInvitation to partner with Yah!

Welcome to WLC Radio, a subsidiary of World’s Last Chance Ministries, an online ministry dedicated to learning how to live in constant readiness for the Savior's return.

For two thousand years, believers of every generation have longed to be the last generation. Contrary to popular belief, though, Christ did not give believers “signs of the times” to watch for. Instead, he repeatedly warned that his coming would take even the faithful by surprise. Yahushua urgently warned believers to be ready because, he said, “The Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” [Matthew 24:44]

WLC Radio: Teaching minds and preparing hearts for Christ's sudden return.

* * *Part 1: (Miles & Dave)

Miles Robey: Hello, and welcome to WLC Radio, where we bring you truths from Yah’s word. I’m your host, Miles Robey.

Dave Wright: And I’m Dave Wright. Thanks for tuning in.

Miles: If this is your first time joining us, you will hear us refer to the Father and the Son by names that may be a bit unfamiliar. On WLC Radio, we prefer to use their personal names, rather than the titles of God, or Lord. The Father’s personal name is Yahuwah, or Yah. The name of the Son is Yahushua.

El and eloah are Hebrew titles which mean lord. Elohim is the plural of eloah and refers to the Father. It’s a Hebrew literary device that demonstrates His importance and grandeur.

So, with that said—want to make sure we all know who we’re talking about here—I’m going to turn the time over to Dave. He’s got something he’s eager to discuss.

Dave: Oh, I have! It’s a beautiful, stirring topic. I know it’s inspired my wife and me, and I’m eager to share it with our listeners today.

By way of introduction, let me ask you, Miles, have you ever known someone who seemed to have it all together; someone you were almost jealous of for being so perfect.

And not some rock star from when you were a teen!

Miles chuckles: You just take all the fun out of it, don’t you?

Uh, well, no. Can’t say I’ve ever really encountered anyone that was particularly perfect. I’ve known some really great people, but not anyone I’d necessarily classify as perfect.

Have you?

Dave: Actually, yes, I have. When I was 16, there was this new kid that transferred to our school. Steven was just about as perfect as a kid can be. He came from a well-to-do home, he was smart—really smart—polite to the teachers, so they liked him. Good at sports, so all the guys liked him. Handsome and courteous to the girls, so they were all a-twitter over him. He was just … I don’t know, just an all around perfect chap!

Miles: Sounds almost too perfect, if you ask me! Soooo, what? Was it all a front? Did he kick puppies and steal babies’ lollypops behind everyone’s backs? [Laughs]

Dave: That’s just it! You’d think he would have some glaring flaw, but the truth is, he was just a really great guy. I remember once, after school, we were walking outside and one of the younger kids saw him, “Hi, Steven!”

He grinned back at the kid: “Hey, how’s it going?”

I was curious how he knew the kid and asked him, “Who was that?”

He laughed kind of sheepishly, looked behind him to make sure he couldn’t be overheard and admitted, “I don’t know! But all the little kids seem to like me. They always say hi, anyway.”

Miles: Huh!

Dave: Well, I knew why the little kids liked him. He was nice to them! A lot of the older students would bully the younger kids. They could get quite mean, but Steve never did that. He was just this really kind person, genuinely interested in the welfare of others.

Miles: Whatever happened to him?

Dave: Mmm, not really sure. He went into medicine, I know, but we went to different universities, so we lost touch after that. But if I had to put it into words, what set him apart as different, I would say that Steven lived to bless others. He was the embodiment of ministry.

Miles: We need more people in the world like that.

Dave: We do, and Scripture talks about it, too. You’ve got the ministry of the sons of Eli, and you’ve got the ministry of the sons of Zadok.

Now, Eli, as you’ll recall, was high priest in the early days of Israel. He may very well have been born during the wilderness wandering. His son, Phinehas, was named after a grandson of High Priest Aaron, whom Yahuwah Himself praised for being zealous for Yah’s sake.

Such zealous devotion had been diluted in Eli, though, and was totally lost in his sons, Hophni and Phinehas. These men served as priests, but they were very wicked.

Miles: They really were! 1 Samuel 2 says, quote: “The sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not Yahuwah.” Unquote. They stole from the offerings of the people who came to sacrifice to Yah, taking the best part for themselves!

Dave: It was terrible. They desecrated the name of Yah by their offenses. Here, read these verses from 1 Samuel, chapter 2. It’s quite appalling.

Miles: Okay, uh … “Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before Yahuwah, for men abhorred the offering of Yahuwah. Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.” [1 Sam. 2:17, 22]

Wow. That’s horrible.

Dave: I read somewhere that men quit taking their wives and daughters to the tabernacle for the feasts, just to try and protect them from Hophni and Phineas.

Now, I will say that Eli tried to remonstrate with them. He told them, quote: “It is no good report that I hear: ye make Yahuwah’s people to transgress!” Unquote. [1 Sam. 2:24] But the thing is, he was a very indulgent father and they knew it. They continued doing what they wanted to do and he did nothing about it.

Miles: Well, what could he do?

Dave: Well! As high priest, he could have revoked their priestly privileges and removed them from holy office! But he didn’t. They were allowed to remain priests and their influence on the people dragged down the whole nation.

You’ll remember, when the boy Samuel was 12, Yahuwah spoke to him and gave him a prophecy about the house of Eli.

Miles: Yeah, I remember that. He was going to remove from Eli’s line the office of high priest, wasn’t it?

Dave: Yes, in fact, why don’t you read it for us? It’s very clear. 1 Samuel chapter 3, verses 12 to 14.

Miles: “In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity whch he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering forever.”

Dave: The prophet Ezekiel was given a vision that drew a sharp distinction between two different types of ministries, what we’re calling the sons of Eli, versus the sons of Zadok.

Ezekiel was shown in vision how the priests, the spiritual leaders of the people, desecrated the sanctuary and committed all different kinds of abominations.

Miles: Ezekiel was a contemporary of Daniel during the time of the exile into Babylon, right? How could the people still be in Jerusalem, desecrating the temple?

Dave: Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, came against Jerusalem three times. Daniel and his three friends were taken to Babylon the first time. Solomon’s temple wasn’t totally destroyed until the third time Babylon attacked Jerusalem.

Miles: Oh. Right. Okay.

Dave: So, Yah shows Ezekiel what’s going on by the spiritual leaders of the people and Ezekiel is utterly shocked. He’s just appalled. How could this be allowed to continue?

Read what Yah tells Ezekiel about the fallen ministry, the sons of Eli. It’s found in Ezekiel 44, beginning with verse 10.

Miles: All right, it says: “And the Levites who went far from Me, when Israel went astray, who strayed away from Me after their idols, they shall bear their iniquity. Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, as gatekeepers of the house and ministers of the house; they shall slay the burnt offering and the sacrifice for the people, and they shall stand before them to minister to them.”

Huh! Now that’s intriguing. Yah’s not removing them from office.

Dave: No, the sons of Eli are left in office … but it comes at a price. Keep reading. It’s interesting.

Miles: “Because they ministered to them before their idols and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity, therefore I have lifted My hand in an oath against them . . . that they shall bear their iniquity. And they shall not come near Me to minister to Me as priest, nor come near any of My holy things, nor into the Most Holy Place; . . . Nevertheless I will make them keep charge of the temple, for all its work, and for all that has to be done in it.” [Ezekiel 44:10-14]

Dave: The sons of Eli are not kicked out of office.

The “sons of Eli” represent a flesh-religion that is far apart from the purity of Yahuwah.

• They are the televangelists who live in multi-million dollar homes while telling their impoverished parishioners to give more, and more, and more, if they want to receive Yah’s blessing.
• They are the visible leaders, the ministers with degrees after their names. They write books and papers that influence the spirituality of the people.
• They are the people who head up the planning committees, and building committees, and whose names are used to bring support for various projects.
• These are the people that are religious for what it can get them: money, power, and influence.

Miles: I have to say, I’ve known people like this. When I was a kid, we had a really devout pastoral couple. They were absolutely lovely people: humble, totally committed to Yah and doing His will. They revealed Yahushua in their lives like I’ve rarely seen it.

Then, when I was about 15, they were transferred to another church. The new pastor and his wife were about as different from the first as you could get. The pastor’s sermons—even to my 15-year old ears—were nothing but fluff. They were charismatic, worldly, and shallow. Complete night and day difference.

And the important thing was, the spiritual life of the church was affected! Where before it had been thriving spiritually, under the new pastor it, well, languished I guess is the best word for it.

Dave: I believe it. That’s how it always is: as with the leaders, so with the people.

So, the sons of Eli continue to hold their positions, but—and here’s the crucially important point—but they minister unto the people only. Not only are their corrupt hearts perfectly attuned to a people of hardened hearts, but the people want to be ministered to by the worldly sons of Eli.

Miles: What do you mean?

Dave: Dr. C. R. Oliver, in his book, The Sons of Zadok, says it well. He writes, quote: “Who is going to bury the dead, marry the young, dedicate babies, visit the sick, counsel the troubled, care for the homeless, and sponsor church suppers? Who is going to preach on Sunday or Saturday or whatever day chosen as holy? Who is going to decide what buildings are to be built and programs to be followed? Who is going to keep the church bulletin filled with information? Who will make the decision as to which "off-staff" minister will visit to offer the congregation a fresh face and some other new program? … Who will be responsible for men's gatherings and fish dinners? Let the compromised sons of Eli handle these matters.” Unquote.

People with stony hearts are ministered to by priests of stony hearts.

Miles: Okay, now I’m confused. I thought that’s what ministers were supposed to do! But you’re saying it’s the corrupted sons of Eli that fill this role.

Dave: I’m not saying it! Yahuwah is saying it! Remember what you read in Ezekiel 44? Read it again, verses 13 and 14.

Miles: “They shall not come near unto me, to do the office of a priest unto me, nor to come near to any of my holy things, in the most holy place: but they shall bear their shame, and their abominations which they have committed. But I will make them keepers of the charge of the house, for all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done therein.”

Dave: The sons of Eli and the sons of Zadok have two separate and distinct functions. The sons of Eli minister to the people. But the sons of Zadok minister unto Yah.

Miles: Hmmm! That’s a new thought. We’re going to take a quick break and when we come back, let’s talk about the sons of Zadok and their ministry.

Be right back.

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Part 2: (Miles & Dave)

Miles: You were just saying, Dave, that the sons of Eli minister to the people, but they don’t minister unto Yah. Tell us more. What do you mean?

Dave: Yahuwah had shown Ezekiel the clergymen’s hearts and Ezekiel was appalled. He begged Yah to do something about it!

But instead, Yah explained that the corrupt clergymen would be allowed to continue. If the people were satisfied with idolatrous, worldly leadership, Yahuwah wouldn’t intervene. The corrupt sons of Eli would continue to hold church office.

However. Such clergymen would not minister unto Yahuwah. Only those with pure hearts can minister to a pure Eloah and the Sons of Eli do not qualify. This high honor is reserved strictly for the Sons of Zadok.

Turn back over to Ezekiel 44, if you’ve still got it there, and read verses 15 to 16.

Miles: “But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me, and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith Yahuwah. They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my charge.”

Dave: The sons of Zadok don’t minister to the people; they minister to Yah! They stay faithful to Him in the face of overwhelming apostasy. They are His. Now read verses 23 and 24.

Miles: “And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they shall judge it according to my judgments: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall hallow my Sabbaths.”

Dave: The sons of Zadok are in a class by themselves. They don’t need the outward trappings of religiosity. They don’t hallow manmade traditions; they don’t need to wear the clerical color in order to gain people’s respect.

The sons of Zadok keep Yah’s laws and statutes. They hallow His Sabbaths. They are teachers of the people, speaking Yah’s words to them. They are holy people, doing a holy work, and the people around them can tell that Yah is with them, and in them.

Their lives are different. They walk, and talk, and eat, and entertain differently. Their lives reflect the holiness of Yah! They take seriously the injunction in 1 Peter, chapter 1: “Be ye holy as I am holy.” [1 Peter 1:16]

Miles: It sounds like what you’re saying is, the main thrust of the Eli system is maintenance of the status quo.

Dave: Yes, perpetrating an existing system at all costs. Dr. Oliver, from whose book, The Sons of Zadok, we quoted in our last segment, explains the differences between these two systems. He writes, quote: “The Eli system is a prop-up program. It can only be maintained as long as there is someone willing to prop it up. … [Yahuwah's] message is that the Sons of Zadok, under His authority, will be brought to the forefront, and the prop will fall. … [Yahuwah] will generate events in the course of History that will demand their rise. The Sons of Zadok will challenge every sorry detail of the Eli system.” Unquote.

Miles: The Eli system separates man from Yah, while the Zadok system draws repentant souls into an intimate relationship with the Father.

Dave: Exactly. Total and complete surrender to the will of Yahuwah brings with it unprecedented rewards!

In Zechariah 3, we have presented the vision of Joshua and the angel. You’ll recall, that Joshua the high priest was clothed in filthy garments. But he was repentant, wasn’t he?

Miles: Right! Yah commanded that his filthy garments be removed and he be given a change of garments, signifying Yah’s righteousness.

Dave: This is describing the process by which a person becomes a son or a daughter of Zadok, completely committed to Yah and His service! And the rewards are limitless. Zechariah 3, verse 7.

Miles: “Thus saith Yahuwah of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.”

Dave: This is the reward given those who are willing to be completely emptied of self, and totally filled with Yah. They are recreated in the divine image! They are now co-partners with Yahushua! They minister to Yahuwah!

Turn over to Ezekiel 36 and read verses 26 to 28 for us, please.

Miles: All right. It says: “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.”

Dave: Now, He’s willing to do that for any of us, but only the sons and daughters of Zadok surrender their wills and allow that transformation to take place. See, it’s not something we achieve through rigorous self-denial. If you have a secret sin, and you just really crave committing that sin, but you exert all your will-power to not commit it—even though you still really want to—that sin still has sway in your life because you still want to do it!

However, when you go to the Father and you say, “Please recreate me in Your image. I’m willing to be made willing to give this up,” He will so transform you that when you obey His will, you will be doing what you want to do in the first place!

Miles: Total transformation of everything, including the hidden desires of the heart, isn’t it?

Dave: Absolutely. The sons and daughters of Zadok have a living connection with their Creator. They thrive on constant contact with Yahuwah. They reach the point where it is impossible to tell where He begins and they end. Yahuwah and the sons and daughters of Zadok are one.

They have free access to the divine presence. Their wills are hid with Yahushua in the Almighty. When doing His will, again, they are but carrying out the dictates of their own desires. They are, as Joshua was described in Zechariah 3, “men to be wondered at.”

Their demeanor, the very expressions on their faces and the tone of their voices, reveal what Yah would be like, how He would live, and move, and speak, were He on earth.

Like Moses, they have come from the very presence of the Most High, and people take note of it, that they have been with Yah!

Miles: So, before we run out of time, let’s get practical here. This is such an exciting possibility. To be co-partners with the divine! But now, how? How do we leave the old system behind and embrace the destiny of being sons and daughters of Zadok, ministering to the Most High?

Dave: Well, as we just said, Yahuwah must write His law on our hearts. And it’s a gift! You read in Ezekiel 36 where it said, quote: “A new heart also …” What does it say next? “A new heart also must you generate on your own?”

Miles: No. It says: will I give you. “A new heart also will I give you.”

Dave: So we go to Him and we ask for it. But then, what we do next is important. Remember, Yah will never force the will. How we maintain the gift given is very important.

Miles: I can see that. We’re not going to maintain that closeness to Yah as one of His ministers, if we go back and sit at the feet of the sons of Eli, listen to them preach, and allow their corrupted doctrines to influence our thinking.

Dave: Precisely. This is why, in Revelation 18, John hears a voice from Heaven saying, “Come out of her, My people!” Or, as we’ve discussed in previous programs, the more accurate translation is GO out of her.

Miles: I think that’s an important point right there. I used to think that my denomination was exempt, so “Come out of her” was an invitation to join my group. But you can’t be a minister of Yah if all you do is migrate within the Eli system, from one son of Eli to another.

Dave: No, you can’t. If you want to minister to Yahuwah, you first must be taught of Yahuwah, and you’re not going to find that in any of the system churches and religious organizations. And listen! You’re not alone! Throughout time, Yah’s people have always walked apart, learning directly from Him.

Miles: That’s true, isn’t it? At 40, Moses thought he was ready to free Israel. But it took another 40 years learning in the desert where he could commune one-on-one with Yah, before he was ready for his high calling!

Dave: Elijah was another son of Zadok. He lived a very solitary life, preparing for his mission to Israel. Yah spoke to him in a “still, small voice.” Now, you’re not going to be able to discern that “still small voice” surrounded by the voices of others claiming to speak for Yah.

It’s only when we’re one-on-one with our Creator that we can learn directly from Him.

Miles: That’s a good point. John the Baptist was another one. In fact, he was even referred to as “the man of the wilderness.”

Dave: Heaven is raising up an entire generation of priests, sons and daughters of Zadok, who will walk in righteousness before Him. These people cherish Him! They long to know His will and once they know it, they instantly obey!

Miles: I can see how the worldly System of Eli will hold no attraction for the sons and daughters of Zadok.

Dave: So now the question comes to each one of us: Which ministry do you choose? Do you want to be ministered unto by System sons of Eli?

You can worship in a beautiful church, listen to thrilling music sung by good choirs, enjoy potluck dinners and fellowship suppers. You can minister to people and be ministered unto by other people, focusing on everyone's "felt needs." You can receive the praise and appreciation of men … but you may not minister unto Yahuwah.

Or, are you willing to be called out of Babylon? Are you willing to leave behind all human organizations, all human structures and support systems and step out, independent and alone, and be a minister unto Yahuwah?

Miles: It won’t be an easy road.

Dave: Oh, no! You’ll face opposition, maybe even persecution. You must be willing to sacrifice anything that comes between you and your Maker. Ministering to Yahuwah begins with clean hands and a pure heart, for only people in agreement with Yahuwah can minister unto Him.

Miles: It’s a completely different life-path, isn’t it?

Dave: The rewards are very different. Instead of the approval and adoration of men, you will be beloved of Heaven.

You’ll have direct access at all times to the throne of omnipotence. Because your prayers will be in agreement with the divine will, they will receive answers!

Angels will cooperate with you as you stand as a spokesperson for Heaven. “Peace that passeth understanding” will fill your heart. You’ll be surrounded with a heavenly atmosphere. Others, coming in contact with you, will breathe in this heavenly atmosphere. And, despite opposition and persecution, you’ll be a blessing wherever you go.

You’ll be Yahuwah's voice, His hands, His heart to reach others because there is no separation between your will and His.

Which ministry will you choose to be a part of? What are you willing to sacrifice for Yahuwah to be your inheritance?

Choose ye this day:

Will you be a minister to the people only?

Or will you minister unto Yahuwah?

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* * *Daily Mailbag (Miles & Dave)

Miles: I have got a fantastic question from our daily mailbag!

Dave: Oh, yeah? What is it?

Miles: It’s from Hinrik in Reykjavik, Iceland. He says: “Some friends and I have been watching your videos on prophecy. You have a lot of unique views. Could you please tell us how you can be certain of your prophecy interpretations? Thanks!”

Dave: That is a great question. Prophecy is so important, and yet so many people hold so many different views—often contradictory!

Miles: Yeah, they can’t all be true. Knowing how to determine whether an interpretation of prophecy is consistent with Scripture, is really important.

Dave: It is.

Well, first of all, there are some ground rules the student of Scripture needs to accept. The first is that every word must have its proper bearing on the subject being studied.

Miles: You can’t ignore or leave anything out.

Dave: Right. All Scripture is necessary and, what’s more, all of it can be understood with diligent study.

Next, understand that there is nothing revealed in Scripture that can or will be hid from the humble learner who asks in faith.

Miles: Yah wants us to understand! He’s not playing with us.

Dave: Exactly. So, with that understood, you’re ready to begin studying whatever passage of Scripture you’re wanting to understand. Now the first rule WLC adheres to is one of the most important, and that is this: To understand anything in Scripture, bring all the passages together on the subject you wish to know; then let every word have its proper influence. If you can form your theory without a contradiction, you cannot be in an error.

Miles: Well, what if certain verses contradict other verses? For example, you get some Christians believing in an eternally burning hell. You get others who believe in soul sleep and the thing is, they both can quote texts to “prove” their position!

Dave: That’s precisely why you need to look at every single verse, not just the ones the support your pet theory. You’ve got to look at everything and as you do this, it will become clear which position is supported by the weight of evidence.

Miles: Aww, I see. That’s good. What’s next?

Dave: Scripture needs to be its own expositor. Let it interpret itself!

Miles: Can you give us an example?

Dave: Sure! Take Daniel 7. The chapter begins with Daniel explaining what he saw. He says: “I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, … four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.” [Daniel 7:2-3]

He describes what they look like, then goes on to talk about what they do. And Daniel’s left going, “What was that?”

Miles laughs: He didn’t understand what he saw, did he?

Dave: No, he really didn’t. So he goes up to a heavenly being and asks: What is this? What does it mean?

Why don’t you read verses 16 and 17 for us?

Miles: “I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.”

Dave: So, right there, you’ve got an interpretation. The beasts are kings. Later in the same chapter, they’re referred to as kingdoms. And not just any kingdom. These are geo-political powers, in terms of how far their influence reaches.

This is Scripture explaining itself, defining it’s own symbols. So, when you go over to Revelation and read where John says he sees a beast rise up out of the sea, and a little later, another rise up out of the land, you can know that what he is describing is the rise of geo-political powers.

Miles: That makes sense, because you’re staying consistent. What’s next?

Dave: Symbols are used a lot in prophecy and they always have a symbolic meaning. Mountains are governments, beasts are kingdoms, waters are people, lamps refer to Yah’s word, that sort of thing. It’s important that we don’t literalize what’s symbolic, or symbolize passages that are intended to be literal.

Parables are used to illustrate various subjects. They must be explained in the same way as symbols.

Now, here’s where it can get a bit tricky. Sometimes a symbol or figure can have two or more different meanings.

Miles: Oh, boy! Like what?

Dave: Take the word “day.” In Ecclesiastes 7:14, the word “day” simply refers to an indefinite period of time. However, in Ezekiel 4:6, you get the principle that is so important to so many prophecies, and that is a day equals a year.

Finally, over in 2 Peter 3:8, you’ve got a day equaling a thousand years!

Miles: And that’s in addition to the literal meaning of a 24-hour, or in some cases, 12-hour, time period!

Dave: Right.

Miles: So what do you do?

Dave: Look at it from every angle. If you put the right construction on it, it will harmonize with Scripture and make sense. Otherwise, it won’t.

And that brings me to my next point: to know whether a word or a passage is to be interpreted literally or symbolically, try interpreting it literally, first. If it makes sense and doesn’t do violence to the simple laws of nature, then you can know it is to be interpreted literally. Otherwise, interpret it symbolically.

Miles: So, basically, just use some common sense as well.

Dave: Right! Yahuwah wants the Bible to be understood. That’s why He gave it to us! He’s not deliberately hiding the meaning just to be arbitrary.

In fact, this is another point to keep in mind: a lot of times, Yahuwah repeats prophecies, using different symbols and parables. Each repetition brings out different aspects, different details. To understand a prophecy or vision, it’s necessary to look at every time that particular instance is talked about in Scripture.

Miles: That’s a good point, because I know another thing that is helpful in learning the true meaning of a figure or symbol, is to track through Scripture. Wherever it is explained, just insert your interpretation. If it makes sense, great! If not, keep digging.

Dave: I’m glad you brought that out. The same holds true if we want to know if we have the correct historical event for the fulfillment of a prophecy. If every single word of the prophecy has been literally fulfilled, then you can know that your interpretation applying that particular historical event to the fulfillment of the prophecy, is correct.

Miles: Well, what happens if it seems to fit really, really well, but there are a couple of points off?

Dave: You need to look for a different interpretation – maybe even yet future. The thing that most people don’t understand is that there is such a thing as a partial fulfillment of prophecies. We can learn a lot from these partial fulfillments.

But, remember Revelation 10, where John was told to “eat” the scroll?

Miles: Oh, yeah! It was “sweet” to his mouth, but “bitter” to his belly.

Dave: And what did the angel say to him, immediately following this experience? In fact, why don’t you read it? Revelation 10, verse 11.

Miles: “And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.”

Dave: That’s a principle. There can be accurate, valid partial fulfillments of prophecy. But to know if you have the complete and final fulfillment of a given prophecy, every single particular must be literally fulfilled. Yahuwah is very careful to make sure that history and prophecy agree. So, if even a single detail lacks fulfillment, you have to look for some other event or wait its future development.

Miles: These are all very common sense rules, aren’t they? It really makes sense. I want to just insert one more, and that is we have to have faith. We have to believe that Yah’s word never fails and put our complete and total confidence in Him.

Dave: Amen. If we come to Him, wanting to know the truth, angels will be sent to be our teachers; the Holy Spirit itself will guide our thinking. The Father will never allow any who trust in Him to be led astray.

Miles: And that’s why it’s safe to study any new idea with an open mind! Yah won’t allow us to be deceived against our will, just because we’re investigating new ideas.

Dave: That’s right. We can trust Him to keep our minds safe.

Miles: Well, it looks like we’re out of time for today. If you’ve got questions or comments, send them to us! Go to our website at WorldsLastChance.com and click on Contact Us. We want to hear from you, too. We may not be able to address everything on air, but we’ll at least try to answer in the Q&As on our website.

* * *Daily Promise

Hello! This is Elise O’Brien with your Daily Promise from Yah’s Word.

A pastor, who travels extensively in his work, told the story of a recent airplane trip he’d taken. It was a very long flight but promised to be typically uneventful.

The first warning the minister had that there might be problems was when the “Fasten your seatbelts sign” unexpectedly flashed on. A little later, a voice said, “We apologize for any inconvenience, but we’re not going to be serving beverages at this time as we are expecting a bit of turbulence. Please remain in your seats with your seatbelts securely fastened.”

Glancing around the cabin, it was clear other passengers were becoming concerned, too. The ride continued smoothly, however, so everyone was surprised when, still later, the same voice announced, “We are sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. We are still expecting turbulence so continue to remain in your seats with your seatbelts securely fastened.”

Soon, the turbulence did increase. Passengers jostled around uncomfortably.

Then, the storm really broke. Thunder could be heard even above the roar of the plane engines. The jetliner would be suddenly lifted on a great gust of wind, only to drop precipitously. The turbulence was so bad, luggage bins snapped open, tossing the contents into the aisle. The pastor wondered how long the plane’s wings could withstand such violence before snapping off.

Looking around at the terrified passengers, the pastor’s attention was suddenly caught by an unusual sight. In a sea of chaos, dread, and panic, there was a little girl. While everyone around her sobbed softly, or prayed desperately, this little girl sat with her legs tucked under her, calmly reading her book. He could scarcely believe his eyes!

When the flight finally reached its destination and everyone hurried to disembark, the minister paused to speak to the little girl. After commenting on what a wild and crazy ride it had been, he asked why she hadn’t been afraid.

Her answer was simple. She said: “’Cause my daddy’s the pilot and he’s taking me home.”

This child wasn’t afraid because she trusted her daddy to take care of her.

There are many different storms in life. Financial. Physical. Mental. Even interpersonal relationships can be stormy. But throughout it all we have Yah’s promise to care for us.

Isaiah 26 assures us: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee.” [Is. 26:3]

When the storms of life batter your soul, trust Yahuwah to take care of you. Rest in Him. He knows all about it and He will bring you through.

We’ve been given great and precious promises. Go, and start claiming!

* * *Part 3: (Miles & Dave)

Miles: This has been a fascinating topic today. I’d heard of Zadok, the high priest. But I have to admit, I’ve never known he was used as a symbol of a special group of people: those who are privileged to serve Yah Himself.

Dave: It was new to me, too, but what a beautiful concept! In John 17, Yahushua prayed: “This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true eloah, and Yahushua the anointed, whom thou hast sent.” [John 17:3]

It is the personal presence of Yah that brings us joy! Dwelling in the personal, actual presence of the Creator forever more.

And yet, this privilege is available in a very real sense to the sons and daughters of Zadok, even now!

Miles: It’s beautiful! And, I was thinking about this concept; this idea of ministering unto Yahuwah. You discussed earlier how we do that, but another way we minister to Yah is when we cooperate with Him in saving others!

Dave: That is so true! Yahuwah is nothing if not fair. In fact, Jeremiah records Yahuwah as saying that He delights in loving kindness and justice. He delights in it!

Okay, so in this epic struggle against sin and Satan, He’s been very careful to keep everything fair. He didn’t want our world being overrun with demons, so He banished them even though, by the terms of engagement, this meant that He and the holy angels had to withdraw as well.

Miles: You’re saying it was for our protection.

Dave: Yes. Because while Yahuwah will never use force, the evil powers that be, will and do.

By withdrawing, Yahuwah has limited both the powers of evil and the powers of good to working through human instrumentalities.

Of course, both sides primarily employ humans to be their representatives. As such, we—you, and I, and everyone listening—we are Yahuwah’s hands to do good. We’re His voice to comfort and encourage, to instruct in truth and righteousness.

And that is the glorious privilege, the high calling of the sons and daughters of Zadok!

Miles: I can really see that. Because, truth is advancing, but how’s Yah going to let the world know? How’s he going to tell your family, your neighbor, your boss?

Dave: He’s going to use the voice of those who are wholly committed to ministering to Him. By ministering unselfishly to others, you are ministering to the Father!

Miles: Well, one thing I’ve noticed in my own life is that once you embrace some new truth, it’s beautiful. It’s exciting! You want to share it with others.

Dave: Truth carries with it added responsibility.

Miles: Yes, but it’s more than just duty. It’s a joy! You want to share with others the truths you’ve found!

When you’ve studied out a passage of the Bible, when you’ve carefully compared Scripture with Scripture, the spirit of Yah has led you into more truth, you can’t help but share the truth you’ve discovered! You want to pass on the gift you’ve been given!

Dave: You want to minister to Yahuwah in the person of those around you.

Miles: It’s true. And that’s how this message is going to go. By thousands of voices, all over the world. At World’s Last Chance, we’re doing our best to take the message to the world, but we need your help. Yah needs your help. You have your own sphere of influence. You have connections, you know people, you can reach people that we can’t.

And let me tell you, they need to be warned! Just think how horrible it would be if someone were deceived because he hadn’t been warned.

Dave: Well, like we said a moment ago, Yahuwah is fair. He reads the heart. He’s not going to allow anyone who truly desires to be saved, to be led astray. But you’re right.

We need to speak up! There are others who are longing to be closer to Yah, to know more of His truth. They, too, would minister to Yahuwah if they had the chance to know the truth. And we have a responsibility to share it with them.

Miles: We really do.

We need to be committed to Yah and doing His will on a whole new level. The identifying mark of the sons and daughters of Zadok is holiness and righteousness.

Dave: And you’re not going to find that in the fallen religious systems, ruled over by the Eli ministry! It’s not there. They’re more satisfied with keeping the status quo. They don’t want the Elijahs, warning of impending crisis. They reject them, and persecute them. Like Ahab asked Elijah: “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?”

Miles, laughs incredulously: Yeah! The very one that was primarily to blame for Israel’s troubles was shifting the blame onto the one trying to save Israel!

Dave: But the same holds true today. The ministers draw pay-cheques from organizations that have stated creeds. They don’t want to jeopardize their income or their influence by going against the system. This is the fallen, Eli-system. You’re not going to find truth there, folks. It’s time to come out.

Miles: Now is the time to get ready.

And listen, if you don’t feel like it, if you want to cling to This Pet Sin, or That Favourite Indulgence, you can always ask Yahuwah to help! Ask Him to make you willing, to be made willing, to make a full surrender. He will! More than anything, He wants to draw you close to Him, to dwell with you . . . forever.

Join us again tomorrow, and until then, remember: Yahuwah loves you . . . and He is safe to trust!

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