Can God’s Prophets Make Mistakes. Part [13] 06/03/2025 (Evening thought)

Acts 1:23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen.

1st Corinthians 15: 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

[The Desire of Ages pp 293] While Jesus was preparing the disciples for their ordination, one who had not been summoned urged his presence among them. It was Judas Iscariot, a man who professed to be a follower of Christ. He now came forward, soliciting a place in this inner circle of disciples.

Therefore, when the narrative in Revelation chapter 7 is studied closely, you will see that John also saw a great multitude, but two important points should be observed: [1] He sees them on the sea of glass, not in the context of the four winds. [2] He makes clear distinctions between the two groups.

Revelation 7:25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Can God’s Prophets Make Mistakes. Part [12] 06/02/2025 (Morning thought)

Revelation 7:6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.

Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. 8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

When Christ was upon the earth, there was always an inner circle of disciples, who by no coincidence numbered twelve. And there were other disciples, a great multitude who were also baptized and sealed, but the inner circle of twelve were distinct from the rest. This was made clear on the day of Pentecost when the inner circle of disciples sought guidance from God to replace Judas who fell in transgression. Thus, there were the twelve, and also a great multitude of other disciples.

Acts 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!