03 The Definite Solution To All Problems
03 The Definite Solution To All Problems
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THE RESCUE PLAN
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Adam and Eve lived in the glory of a perfect world, but their sin
brought ruin to the earth.
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In figurative language, we could say that they rolled down into a
deep well of darkness, where we’re all currently stuck.
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We’ve all been born in this well, grown-up, reproduced, aged,
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become diseased, died, and been buried, many times without hope.
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“But thanks be to God, who began a rescue plan as soon as the
first couple sinned, because “Before the foundations of the earth
were laid, the Father and the Son…
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…had united in a covenant to redeem man if he should be
overcome by Satan” (The Desire of Ages, 834).
Matthew 1:18-25
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be
baptized by him…”
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“…And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be
baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”
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“…before they came together, she was found with child of the
Holy Spirit…”
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“…Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not
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“…a public example was minded to put her away secretly.”
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“But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of
the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, …”
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“…“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary
your wife, …”
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“…for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit…”
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“…And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name
Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins…”
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“…So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: …”
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“…Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and
they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God
with us…”
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“…Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of
the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, …”
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“…and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn
Son. And he called His name Jesus.”
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What a better place to start his rescue plan than in the midst of a
family? Jesus took part of the holiness of family along with his
mother, adoptive father and brothers. That family and that boy set an
unquestionable model for all families today:
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“And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with
wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.”
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Guided by Joseph, Jesus learned the trade of a carpenter. He
probably sang as he worked, smiling to those who approached him,
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until the day he heard that John was baptizing. Jesus knew his time
had come
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He cleaned his shop for the last time, put away his tools because that
was the last time he would use them, and saying good-bye to his
mother, marched towards river Jordan.
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“…And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized
by You, and are You coming to me? ...”
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“…But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now,
for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he
allowed Him…”
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“…were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and alighting upon Him…”
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“…And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My
beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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32 Jesus didn’t have any sins to bury, but he still asked to be baptized.
Don’t you think that if we live in sin, we should follow the same
example he left us?
After his baptism, Jesus began his ministry of love, that’s how Peter
describes it:
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“…and began from Galilee after the baptism which John
preached: …”
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“…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and
with power, who went about doing good…”
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“…and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was
with Him.”
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“There were whole villages where there was not a moan of sickness
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in any house,
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…for He had passed through them and healed all their sick. His
work gave evidence of His divine anointing.
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…Love, mercy, and compassion were revealed in every act of His
life; …
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…His heart went out in tender sympathy to the children of men…
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…He took man’s nature, that He might reach man’s wants. The
poorest and…
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…humblest were not afraid to approach Him. Even little children
were attracted to Him…
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They loved to climb upon His knees and gaze into the pensive face,
benignant with love” (Steps to Christ, 11).
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44 Still, none of this was taken into consideration. It didn’t matter that
5000 men were fed, nor that the blind received sight, nor that the
lame could walk, or that the mute could sing praises to God because
of the wonders that Jesus performed. The devil was his enemy and
had purposed his heart to destroy Jesus. Peter adds in his sermon:
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“And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land
of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a
tree.”
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“…not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God,
even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the
dead…
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“…And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify
that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living
and the dead…”
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“…To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name,
whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.”
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49 They murdered him, but that death was not an accident. It was part of
the plan that was made since the beginning. Just like Moses lifted up
a snake in the wilderness, the cross was lifted up on Calvary, where it
could be compared to a bridge between this fallen world and the
infinite heavens. Jesus descended to the abyss where we had fallen
and surrendered his life so that we could live through Him. We can
now say that our debt was paid on the cross where Christ gave his
life for us, and one day we will be able to return to the lost paradise.
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THE PROMISE OF HOPE
Jesus gathered with his disciples to have his last supper. Just a few
hours before he was sentenced to death, He encouraged them with a
solemn declaration that can also give us hope.
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“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also
in Me...”
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“…In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you…”
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“…And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and
receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”
54 This is the promise to restore the lost Eden. Jesus won’t allow his
enemy to ruin his masterpiece forever. He will return to give a
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definite solution to all the problems we face in our homes and in our
lives.
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Christ’s return will be the climax in earth’s history. Every person
alive will witness the return of the King of Kings who is coming to
take possession of what has always belonged to Him.
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You’re probably interested about the timing of this awaited rescue.
The disciples were also curious about it and went to Jesus to find out
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“…“Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign
of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”
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“For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and
will deceive many…”
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“…And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you
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“…for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not
yet…”
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“…For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom…”
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“…And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in
various places.”
64 In addition to what Matthew stated, there are other signs that alert us
to the nearness of Jesus’ second coming. For example, the struggle
between the rich and the poor (James 5:1-8).
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“Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are
coming upon you! …”
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”Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-
eaten…”
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“…Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be
a witness against…”
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“…you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up
treasure in the last days…”
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“…Indeed the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields,
which you kept back by fraud,…”
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“…cry out; and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of
the Lord of Sabbath…”
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“…You have lived on the earth in pleasure and luxury; you have
fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter…”
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“…You have condemned, you have murdered the just; he does
not resist you…”
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“…Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord.
See how the farmer waits…”
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“…for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it
until it receives the early and latter rain…”
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“…You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of
the Lord is at hand.”
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The agony of the people (Luke 21:26), etc.
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“…on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.”
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And of course, family problems are also a sign that Jesus is coming
soon.
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“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: …”
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“…For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,
boasters, …”
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“…proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,
unholy, …”
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“…unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control,
brutal, despisers of good, …”
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“…having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from
such people turn away!”
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The dangers that lurk our homes haven’t escaped the prophetic
warning. But they’re bearable if we remember that something great is
about to happen. And it will happen. The second coming of Christ is
the only hope for the human family.
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“The doctrine of the Second Advent is the very keynote of the
Sacred Scriptures...
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…The Saviour’s parting promise upon Olivet, that He would come
again, lighted up the future…
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…for His disciples, filling their hearts with joy and hope that
sorrow could not quench nor trials dim”
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WE NEED PREPARATION
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“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither
shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”
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But really, how can we prepare ourselves for this? It’s actually not
that difficult. We will talk about it on our next topic. The title will
give you a hint: “How to have a new family.” Don’t miss out.
94 APPEAL
Every unpleasant event that we’re confronted with and all the bad
news we receive, are actually good news because they’re foretelling
us what is about to come.
95 There’s a story about a mother who sent her young daughter and son
on a ship under the protection of the crew. The father would be
waiting for them on arrival. But as they were in the middle of the sea,
a great storm broke. Many passengers were scared, the little girl too,
wept in fear. Nothing could calm her down, until her young brother
said to her: “Don’t cry Rosita, remember that dad is waiting for us as
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That message is the same for us. Hold on just a little longer, because
when this is all over and Jesus returns to save us, we will be next to
our Heavenly Father. Let us pray, so we can find strength in this
promise.
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