In a.d. 1844. See reading on page [230].
Note.—Our Lord based His preaching of the gospel upon the fulfilment of the first part of the 2300 days, or years (Mark 1:14, 15), a prophecy which determined the time of the first advent. The whole period extends to the time of the judgment, just preceding the second advent, and at its expiration a special gospel message is sent to all the world proclaiming the judgment-hour at hand, and calling upon all to worship the Creator. The facts of history answer to this interpretation of the prophecy: for at this very time (1844) just such a message was being proclaimed in various parts of the world. This was the beginning of the great second advent message which is now being proclaimed throughout the world.
11. How is the true God distinguished from all false gods?
“Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth.... He [the true God] hath made the earth by His power, He hath established the world by His wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by His discretion.” Jer. 10:11, 12.
12. For what reason is worship justly due to God?
“For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.... The sea is His, and He made it: and His hands formed [pg 253] the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Ps. 95:3-6.
13. Why do the inhabitants of heaven worship God?
“The four and twenty elders fall down before Him, ... saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.” Rev. 4:10, 11.
14. What memorial did God establish of His creative power?
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.... For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Ex. 20:8-11.