Psalm 77:13 - "Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary"

From the Mayflower's voyage for religious liberty to the open door of the Most Holy Place in 1844, the story of the Bride is the story of the Sanctuary. The contest for the 144,000--the Lamb's wife--has begun. The parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25) is being fulfilled. The Bridegroom is calling: "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him."

Isaiah 54:5: "For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name."
Matthew 25: The wise virgins enter the marriage by faith.
Queen Esther: The contest for the crown is a type of the Bride's selection.

Ellen White wrote: "The marriage represents the reception by Christ of His kingdom. The holy city, the New Jerusalem, which is the capital and representative of the kingdom, is called 'the bride, the Lamb's wife.' ... The guests are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. ... In the parable of Matthew 25, the wise virgins represent those who have a pure faith and are ready for the coming of the Bridegroom." (Great Controversy, p. 426)

How to Keep the Sealing Sabbath

The 7th day Sabbath is the sign of the Bride's loyalty. To keep the Sabbath is to enter into covenant with Christ, the true Husband. Learn how to keep the Sabbath and receive the seal of God:

• Rest from all secular work and business (Exodus 20:8-11)
• Delight in the Lord and His Word (Isaiah 58:13-14)
• Assemble for worship and prayer (Leviticus 23:3)
• Minister to others in mercy and love (Matthew 12:12)
• Claim the promises of God for victory and miracles (Hebrews 4:9-16)

Read Joseph Bates on the Sealing Sabbath

Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

The Bride is called to perform miracles by faith in the promises of Christ. Matthew 18:19: "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven."

• Claim the promises for healing, deliverance, and victory over sin (2 Peter 1:4)
• Pray in agreement with others for miracles
• Enter the Most Holy Place by faith--where Christ intercedes for His Bride
• Be made holy, set apart, and sin-free by the power of the Lamb

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The Contest of Contests: Will You Be the Bride?

The Most Holy Place is open. The Bridegroom is calling. The contest is for the 144,000--the Lamb's wife--who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Like Queen Esther, the Bride is chosen and unveiled before the world. Will you enter the Ark of the Covenant by faith and claim the promises for victory, miracles, and holiness?

Ellen White: "The 144,000 were all sealed and perfectly united. On their foreheads was written, God, New Jerusalem, and a glorious star containing Jesus' new name." (Early Writings, p. 15)

Compel them to come in! The Ark of the Covenant is open for all who will enter by faith and obedience.