God's Creation = 100 / evolution = 0 The molecules of life are never random arrangements of parts. Think of a protein molecule as a necklace made from 20 different colored beads. Every color must be placed in the exact correct order and position for the protein to function properly. There are about 300 amino acids in even a minimally complex protein. The odds of just ONE of these protein “necklaces” forming by blind chance have been estimated at 1 in 10¹²⁵. That number is so enormous it is greater than the number of electrons, protons, and neutrons in the known universe. And life does not require just one protein. Australian scientist Michael Denton wrote that even the simplest living cell would require at least 100 functional proteins to appear simultaneously and interact together in perfect coordination. The estimated probability for that is around 1 in 10²⁰⁰⁰. That is a 1 followed by TWO THOUSAND zeros. At that point, chance is no longer a reasonable explanation. And remember, this is only discussing proteins. It does not even include the staggering complexity of DNA, error-correcting systems, molecular machines, energy production, and information storage inside every living cell. Darwin knew nothing about this. In Darwin’s day, scientists thought the cell was little more than a simple blob. Today we know it is more advanced than human technology. The deeper science goes, the more obvious the truth becomes. Life did not assemble itself by accident. Life has a Designer of unimaginable intelligence and ability. “To Him who alone does great wonders.” Psalm 136:4

DID YOU KNOW? AN IMAGE 60 CUBITS HIGH, AND 6 CUBITS WIDE. How Does it Relate to 666? There are lots of world leaders who try to defy God. Nebuchadnezzar obviously didn’t like the dream showing that Babylon would end one day. He wanted the "golden age" to last forever. He decided to make an image all of GOLD and force men to worship it. You can read the story in Daniel 3. Worshipping an image goes against two of God’s commandments, Exodus 20:3 says “Thou shall not have no other gods before me.” Verse 4-5 says "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them nor serve them….” These three Hebrew men were gathered onto the plain of Dura with the rest of the leaders in Babylon. They were told that at the sound of the music, they should bow to the golden image. Music affects our minds, folks. It is no accident that the king commanded it to be played. It is powerful and the devil uses it today, especially in churches! Music appeals to our lower passions and the Bible tells us not to mix the sacred with the profane, Ezekiel 44:23. It is a polluted cistern and pure water cannot flow from it. As Christians, you can be sure people watch you. And these three men, who were outsiders, were always on someone's radar. When they didn't bow, there were tattletales that ran to the king to let him know. The king was wiling to give them a second chance. Perhaps they did not understand. He wanted to play the music again. They told him not to bother, they understood but would not bow. They were not careful how they replied, but were adamant in their faith that God could help them. They said even if He didn't, they still wouldn't bow. That answer made the king furious and he had a smoking furnace nearby heated up 7 times hotter to give them incentive to kneel. He arrogantly replied that no god could deliver them out of his hand. The guards were commanded to throw them in the fire and those guards perished from the intense heat. But the Hebrews didn’t. Their ropes burned up, but their clothes, hats, hose were fireproof. Their hair was not even singed. The king saw four men in the flames and asked, “Didn’t we throw THREE men in the fire?” Everyone agreed. He saw four and said the fourth looked like the Son of God! You might ask how did a pagan king know what the Son of God looked like? Obviously he had seen Him reflected in the lives of Daniel and these young men—a noble countenance, dignified bearing, and we can imagine Jesus appeared larger and stronger than the Hebrews. Our God is a mighty God! The king commanded Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego “servants of the most High” to come forth. They did. Not even the smell of smoke was upon them. The king was very impressed and blessed God! He commended the men for their trust in God and made a decree that no one could say anything amiss about God. He said there was NO God that could deliver like that! He even promoted them to a higher position. We have previously shown you the parallels between this story and the conflict in Revelation 13 where an IMAGE to the beast is set up and all men are deceived by the miracles and begin to worship the beast. Those who don’t will be given the death decree. The Bible tells us stories like this are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come, 1 Corinthians 10:11. We can be sure people will be watching our actions when laws are made such as we see in Revelation 13. John certainly had this story in mind as he shared the issues of the last days. He uses the same language, an image and a law about worshipping it. The harlot is even called "Mystery, Babylon", reflecting the spiritualism connected with final events. But we would like to share one more detail from Daniel 3:1, the size of the image. It was threescore cubits high (60) and six cubits wide. In Revelation 13 we see the NUMBER of the beast is 666. Why all the 6’s? The Babylonians used the Sexagesimal number system from which comes 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in a minute, 360 (60×6) degrees in a circle and 60 degrees in each angle of an equilateral triangle. 360 divided by 10 = 36 and 6 times 6 = 36. From this sexagesimal system came the number 666. "Babylon worshiped gods that were associated with the sun, moon, planets and stars involved with astrology. Babylonians were the principle developers of astrology and the pagan priests wore amulets called 'Sigilla Solis', the 'Sun Seal', which symbolized 36 constellations. In this system of worship, they had 36 supreme gods plus the god associated with the sun, which they believed to be the father of all the other gods. They did this by counting their gods and assigning a consecutive number to each of the 36 lesser supreme gods, and then added up these numbers (from 1 to 36) and assigned the sum to the sun god. The sum of the numbers from 1 to 36 totals 666. However, they feared their gods as they believed they were primarily evil, so they made amulets with a 6 x 6 matrix with 1 through 36 on them which are called numeric matrixes, called the 'Magic Square'. The design of the amulets was to protect them from a god, so the amulets had to be as powerful as possible. In order to increase its power, they arranged these numbers so that the sum of any given row, column or diagonal is 111, and therefore the sum of all six rows or all six columns was 666. This was supposed to provide extra protection since this god’s sum was present on the amulet." Take note that it was also called a SEAL. This is from an article about the 'Magic Square" of the Babylonians and we can see it is still associated with witchcraft today as well as ancient sun worship. Earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets all had circles representing the sun. Don’t wear these things if you are a Christian. If you are a follower of Christ, worship on the day He worshipped, not on the venerable day of the SUN! We are asked to walk as He walked. In Luke 4:16 we can see Christ's custom was to attend synagogue on the Sabbath day. We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching. Amen!

📅 BIBLE STUDY — January 26 | Exodus 35 💖 “Willing Hearts for God’s Work” Introduction Exodus 35 marks the moment when God’s people begin to put into action the divine instructions for building the Tabernacle. After the renewal of the covenant in Exodus 34, Moses gathers the Israelites together and reminds them of two foundational truths: the importance of rest (the Sabbath) and the call to generosity and service in building the dwelling place of God. This chapter beautifully displays a picture of unity, obedience, and voluntary worship. The people respond to God’s grace with open hearts, bringing offerings of gold, silver, fabric, oil, and skill. Both men and women contribute joyfully — not out of obligation, but from a deep desire to participate in God’s work. Exodus 35 teaches that the heart of true worship is willing obedience. God doesn’t force His people to serve or give; He invites them to. When hearts are moved by gratitude and love, generosity flows naturally. This chapter also reintroduces Bezalel and Oholiab, the Spirit-filled craftsmen chosen to lead the construction. The message is clear: God provides both the resources and the people to accomplish His work — all He asks is a willing heart. Context ● Author: Moses, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit ● Setting: The Israelite camp at Mount Sinai, after the covenant was renewed ● Purpose: To show how God’s people respond to His grace through willing service, generosity, and obedience Verse-by-Verse Overview Verses 1–3 – The Sabbath Command Restated “Then Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said to them, ‘These are the words which the Lord has commanded you to do: Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord. Whoever does any work on it shall be put to death. You shall kindle no fire throughout your dwellings on the Sabbath day.’” Before any building begins, Moses reminds Israel of the Sabbath. Even the work of constructing the Tabernacle must not replace the rest and worship owed to God. Lesson: Rest is part of obedience. God values your worship more than your work — what you do for Him must always flow from time spent with Him. Verses 4–9 – Offerings for the Tabernacle “And Moses spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, ‘This is the thing which the Lord commanded, saying: Take from among you an offering to the Lord. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as an offering to the Lord: gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair; ram skins dyed red, badger skins, and acacia wood; oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense; onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.’” God invites His people to contribute materials for His dwelling — but only from willing hearts. Their offerings are not taxes but acts of worship. Lesson: Giving is worship. When your heart is willing, generosity becomes an expression of love and gratitude toward God. Verses 10–19 – Skilled Workers Called to Serve “All who are gifted artisans among you shall come and make all that the Lord has commanded: the tabernacle, its tent, its covering, its clasps, its boards, its bars, its pillars, and its sockets; the ark and its poles, with the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering; the table and its poles, all its utensils, and the showbread; also the lampstand for the light, its utensils, its lamps, and the oil for the light; the incense altar, its poles, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, and the screen for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle; the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grating, its poles, all its utensils, the laver and its base; the hangings of the court, its pillars, their sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court; the pegs of the tabernacle, the pegs of the court, and their cords; the garments of ministry, for ministering in the holy place—the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests.” God calls for artisans, builders, and craftsmen to join the work. Every skill — from design to craftsmanship — is an act of service to His glory. Lesson: Every gift has a place in God’s plan. Whether building, teaching, giving, or leading, your talent becomes sacred when it’s used for Him. Verses 20–22 – The People Respond with Willing Hearts “And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and they brought the Lord’s offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments. They came, both men and women, as many as had a willing heart, and brought earrings and nose rings, rings and necklaces, all jewelry of gold, that is, every man who made an offering of gold to the Lord.” The people joyfully respond — giving freely from what they have. Their willingness and unity show that revival has touched their hearts. Lesson: When God stirs hearts, generosity follows. The mark of spiritual renewal is joyful, willing participation in His work. Verses 23–26 – Diverse Gifts from God’s People “And every man with whom was found blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair, red skins of rams, and badger skins, brought them. Everyone who offered an offering of silver or bronze brought the Lord’s offering. And everyone with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service brought it. All the women who were gifted artisans spun yarn with their hands, and brought what they had spun, of blue, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. And all the women whose hearts stirred with wisdom spun yarn of goats’ hair.” Men and women alike contribute their resources and craftsmanship. Each person gives what they have — time, skill, or material. Lesson: God values every contribution. Whether large or small, what’s given with a willing heart becomes holy in His sight. Verses 27–29 – Leaders and People United in Giving “The rulers brought onyx stones, and the stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate, and spices and oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense. The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to the Lord, all the men and women whose hearts were willing to bring material for all kinds of work which the Lord, by the hand of Moses, had commanded to be done.” From leaders to laborers, everyone participates. The community moves as one — giving time, treasure, and talent to God’s purpose. Lesson: Unity in giving builds God’s kingdom. When everyone contributes from their place, God’s vision is fulfilled without lack. Verses 30–33 – Bezalel Filled with the Spirit “And Moses said to the children of Israel, ‘See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of artistic workmanship.’” Bezalel is again highlighted as God’s chosen craftsman, empowered by the Holy Spirit. His artistic ability becomes divine worship through obedience. Lesson: The Holy Spirit empowers creativity. When your work is guided by God, even your craftsmanship becomes an act of worship. Verses 34–35 – Aholiab and the Gift of Teaching “And He has put in his heart the ability to teach, in him and Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. 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Let the Spirit Equip You: Depend on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and skill in all you do for God. 5. Serve with Joyful Unity: When everyone contributes, the whole body of Christ reflects the beauty of God’s design. Summary Exodus 35 portrays a people whose hearts have been renewed by grace. Once rebellious and idolatrous, Israel now responds with obedience, rest, and generosity. What begins with the reminder to honor the Sabbath ends with the joyful gathering of offerings and talents to build the dwelling place of God. This chapter foreshadows the Church — God’s living temple — where every believer contributes to His work through spiritual gifts and willing hearts. The same Spirit who filled Bezalel and Oholiab now fills believers today, empowering us to build, serve, and shine for God’s glory. Reflection Questions 1. What does it mean for you to serve God from a place of rest rather than striving? 2. How can you cultivate a more “willing heart” in your giving and serving? 3. 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Jesus Identifies Himself With the Needy. September 11 And the King will answer them and say to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” Matthew 25:40, NKJV. BLJ 269.1 While God in His providence has laden the earth with His bounties and filled its storehouses with the luxuries of life, there is no excuse whatever for allowing the treasury of God to remain empty. Christians are not excusable for permitting the widow’s cries and the orphan’s prayers to ascend to Heaven because of their suffering want, while a liberal Providence has placed in the hands of these Christians abundance to supply their need. BLJ 269.2 Let not the cries of the widow and fatherless call down the vengeance of Heaven upon us as a people. In the professed Christian world, there is enough expended in extravagant display, for jewels and ornaments, to supply the wants of all the hungry and clothe the naked in our towns and cities; and yet these professed followers of the meek and lowly Jesus need not deprive themselves of suitable food or comfortable clothing. BLJ 269.3 What will these church members say when confronted in the day of God by the worthy poor, the afflicted, the widows and fatherless, who have known pinching want for the meager necessities of life, while there was expended by these professed followers of Christ, for superfluous clothing, and needless ornaments expressly forbidden in the Word of God, enough to supply all their wants? BLJ 269.4 We see ladies professing godliness wear elegant gold chains, necklaces, rings, and other jewelry ... while want stalks in the streets, and the suffering and destitute are on every side. These do not interest them, nor awaken their sympathy; but they will weep over the imaginary suffering depicted in the last novel. They have no ears for the cries of the needy, no eyes to behold the cold and almost naked forms of women and children around them. They look upon real want as a species of crime, and withdraw from suffering humanity as from a contagious disease. To such, Christ will say, “I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: ... sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.” BLJ 269.5 But on the other hand Christ says to the righteous: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.”... Thus Christ identifies His interest with that of suffering humanity. Deeds of love and charity done to the suffering are as though done to Himself.—The Review and Herald, November 21, 1878. BLJ 269.6