God is opening the doors
Recently, filmmaker Martin Doblmeier,  released his much-anticipated 2-hour documentary, SABBSATH. Martin Doblmeier is an accomplished filmmaker who, among other things, has produced a highly acclaimed 2-part series on Seventh-day Adventism called THE ADVENTISTS.

Based upon reports, his latest project, SABBATHhas been very well received. The film was released on June 1st. on PBS stations across the nation and numerous private at universities and other locations. Sabbath portrays the necessity and validity of a rest day once a week. It features leaders of many religious persuasions supporting the idea of a weekly rest day. The film does not endorse any particular day; but forcibly brings home the principle of a weekly rest day. Drawing upon the insight of Jewish Rabbis, theologians, scholars and ministers of various denominations (including Seventy-day Adventists), Doblmeier focuses upon the benefits of a ‘rest day’.  He remarks, “Sabbath is not only a commandment, but a practice that enriches our own lives and the lives of our families and our communities”.

Of course, this is the refrain we also hear from the pope of Rome as he pushes his agenda of Sunday sacredness, ostensibly to mitigate the climate crisis and save the planet. No, I am not suggesting that Martin Doblmeier’s  SABBATH is part of Rome’s diabolical agenda to impose Sunday sacredness and participation in the Eucharist upon the whole world. Rather, I do certainly believe that Creator God is opening yet another door and affording His people one more opportunity to proclaim His truth for these times.

Indeed, Sabbath rest has its benefits. But more importantly is the question, which day is the Sabbath? This question is certain to come up as SABBATH and other rest-day initiatives become widely promoted and discussed. We are reminded, “The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted. When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who serve God and those who serve Him not. While the observance of the false sabbath in compliance with the law of the state, contrary to the fourth commandment, will be an avowal of allegiance to a power that is in opposition to God, the keeping of the true Sabbath, in obedience to God’s law, is an evidence of loyalty to the Creator. While one class, by accepting the sign of submission to earthly powers, receive the mark of the beast, the other, choosing the token of allegiance to divine authority, receive the seal of God” (Great Controversy, pg.605).

In this environment of more calls for ‘rest’, God’s people have and obligation to declare to the world what is the true Sabbath rest and its eternal consequences for their lives. The wake-up call must go to the world by those who claim to know the TRUTH: “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters” (Revelation 14:6-7).

It is a dereliction of duty and patently suicidal for God’s people not to take advantage of and walk through the doors God is placing before us. Again, we are admonished, “We must take every justifiable means of bringing the light before the people. Let the press be utilized, and let every advertising agency be employed that will call attention to the work. This should not be regarded as nonessential. On every street corner you may see placards and notices calling attention to various things that are going on, some of them of the most objectionable character; and shall those who have the light of life be satisfied with feeble efforts to call the attention of the masses to the truth? (Evangelism, pg. 130.1).

Recognizing the opportunities and heeding the admonition, we are initiating our SABBATH billboard campaign. The first one is up in Forsyth, Georgia. The message is plain, direct and forceful. It takes advantage of the Sabbath-rest growing phenomenon and shares the Truth as it is in Jesus. The board points to the location of the church and directs readers to a website where they can learn more about the Sabbath, get answers to their questions, engage in c0nversation, read the latest news from around the world on the Sabbath/Sunday issue, and download the Sabbath Truth App.

We invite you to join us in proclaiming the TRUTH for these times by getting on of these boards up in your town, perhaps in the vicinity of your church. Boards have been set up in Forsyth, Georgia and is soon to be set-up in Los Angeles, California

Please contact us for more details: info@sabbathconversations.org

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