This coming is foretold also by the prophet Malachi : " The Lord , whom ye seek , shall suddenly come to His temple , even the Messenger of the covenant , whom ye delight in : behold , He shall come , saith the Lord of hosts ." Malachi 3:1 . The coming of the Lord to His temple was sudden , unexpected , to His people . They were not looking to Him there . They expected Him to come to earth , " in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God , and that obey not the gospel ." 2 Thessalonians 1:8 . But the people were not yet ready to meet their Lord . There was still a work of preparation to be accomplished for them . Light was to be given , directing their minds to the temple of God in heaven ; and as they should by faith follow their High Priest in His ministration there , new duties would be revealed . Another message of warning and instruction was to be given to the church .
THE PROPHECY OF 2,300 DAYS
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