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functions on various unconscious levels;
and how to love the worst in yourself.
Participants will learn to use different
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prayer, visualization, mind-to-mind heal­
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Michael acknowledges the value of
traditional medicine. This seminar is in­
tended to instruct interested people in alter­
native health techniques that are excellent
tools to be used in conjunction with medi­
cal treatment.
“ The most important point I will be
making is that people can love themselves,
just the way they are. This will allow them
to actualize their potential and to express
their own uniqueness," Michael says.
Michael has extensiv e personal experi­
ence and knowledge in both metaphysics
and business, and strongly believes that
everyone has a right to prosperity, health,
and happiness.
His background includes a master’s
degree in international management and
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Lewis & Clark College will be the site
for a unique healing workshop on Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 17 & 18. ‘‘Awaken the
Healer W ithin,” a weekend workshop
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concept of holistic health practices one step
further.
Participants in the workshop will learn
that they have control over all their bodily
processes and can greatly assist themselves
and others in healing.
‘‘This seminar is an honoring of the
spirit of each person, allowing them to see
and experience their own perfection, and
creating the safety for them to express it,”
Michael says.
‘‘In growing up, few of us have ever
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The seminar will cover such topics as:
how and why illness exists; how your belief
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3. Symbolic numbers can also be literal.
This can be seen throughout the Scriptures.
Twelve (12) may be symbolic in meaning,
but the Scripture attests that there were 12
sons of Jacob, 12 tribes receiving an inheri-
•ance in Canaan, and, even, 12 apostles of
esus Christ. Few Bible believing Christians
.vould doubt that these numbers represent
literal truths. Yet, in the plan and purpose of
God, these literal numbers also have sym-
<- olic importance. That is just another indica­
tion of G od’s sovereignty over human his­
tory. As a result, we cannot deny the possi­
bility that the number 144,000 is intended
literally in Revelation 7.
4, Two tribes are “ m issing” in the
Revelation 7 list. These two tribes are Dan
and Ephraim. These were tribes who gained
some notoriety as the centers for worship of
the golden calf (I Kings 12: 26-33) and for
idolatry-in general (Judges 18, Hosea 4:17).
In this list, they are “ replaced” by Levi (the
priestly tribe which had no inheritance in the
land), and Joseph (the favorite son of Jacob,
the ather of Ephraim and Mani sseh, both of
whom produced a tribe in the promised land).
This does not imply that Dan and Ephraim
have disappeared-they are still listed in the
future distribution of the land in Ezekiel 48.
It may mean only that they arc excluded from
this ilite body of 144,00. Descendants of
Ephraim may be included here as “ the tribe
of Joseph.” Or—this may be evidence, as
many would argue, that the whole list is
finally symbolic, and does not represent the
physical nation of Israel in all its physical
tribes (Rev. 7:4).
5. The Great Multitude stands in con­
trast to the 144,000. The second vision in this
chapter (Rev. 7:9-17) describes a much dif­
ferent body of believers. Unlike the 144,000,
this group is so great “ no one could count”
them (verse 9). They are described not just as
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“ from all the tribes o f Israel” ; this multi­
tude is from “ every nation, tribe, people and
tongue” (verses 4,9). The previous group is
sealed on the earth (verse 3) and later appears
with the Lamb (Christ)—both on earth and in
glory (Rev. 14; 1,3); this great multitude
comes through the great tribulation (Rev.
7; 14) and now appears in glory forever (verses
9, 17).
There are a number of difficulties with
any interpretive view of Revelation 7, and I
think this helps keep believers humble! My
own view is that the 144,000 are Jewish
saints o f tlie tribulation era, while the great
multitude are saints o f all ages and o f all
nations-seen in a vision of future blessing,
victorious over sin and the trials o f this life.
But . . . one truth about the 144,000
comes shining through—a condition we share
with them. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit
(Ephesians 1:13-14) for that future day of
glory. The seal represents G od’s right of
ownership and lordship (II Corinthians with
“ the mark o f the beast” (13": 16-17), which
is a sign of ownership but rather of submis­
sion to evil. The Apostle Paul speaks of our
sealing as having a two-fold inscription which
is the promise that, “ The Lord knows those
who are his,” coupled with the warning
“ Everyone who confesses the name of the
Lord must turn away from wickedness” (II
Timothy 2:19).
Since God has sealed his own for all
eternity, we need to respond in humility and
obedience to his direction. We need to turn
away from evil and love the truth. Like the
144,000 . . . we need to “ follow the Lamb
wherever he goes” (Rev. 14:4).
The Sunday School Lesson, in the uni­
form series forNovem ber 19th, will be taken
from the book of Revelation, chapters 19 and
20. Rev. Lindsey’s commentary on the Sun­
day lessons will resume in next week’s issue.
News From The Methodists Church
Environmental Dangers of Minorities Cited
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (UM NS)-Contamination of air and water, and
human exposure to toxic wastes are disproportionately high in lower-income,
minority communities, an ecumenical fact-finding panel has been told.
About 120 persons from the religious community, including United Method­
ists, heard from Hispanics and Native Americans, and toured a dozen sites in the
Albuquerque area where residents are fighting companies about polluted air and
ground water. The late September meeting is believed to be the first interfaith
consultation in the nation on this subject.
"It makes me very much aware of the responsibility we have to be advocates
for these persons," said the Rev. Minerva Carcano, a United Methodist district
superintendent. Charles Cole, a staff member of the church s Board of Global
Ministries, said the church is concerned about toxic chemicals since many persons
with lower incomes live in industrial areas.
"Be Cautious," Bishop May Warned
WASHINGTON (UM NS)-United Methodist Bishop Felton E. May has been
cautioned by black clergy in the Northeast to be "cautious and careful about your
physical and emotional well-being" as he begins Jan. 1 a special assignment to help
the church combat drugs.
"Do not take lightly the possibilities of physical danger," said the letter written
by the Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell, West Chester, Pa. "The fight against drugs, to be
effective, will attack some deeply entrenched economic and political realities." Dr.
Caldwell said the letter was based on the fact thast potential physical and emotional
danger to the bishop is a reality of the assignment that cannot be overlooked.
Key Students for Black Colleges Sought
NASHVILLE, TENN. (UMNS) - United Methodists will launch a pilot
project this autumn designed to bring students will potential to the denomination's
11 historically black colleges.
The effort will involve distinguished alumni of the schools, plus urban teens
seeking motivation in a nurturing, academic environment. The program will be
developed through the church's Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
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A professor at United Methodism's Iliff School o f Theology in Denver, Larry
Graham, has begun a study of the effects on congregations where a pastor sexually
harasses or abuses an adult member.
A National Council of Churches television documentary produced by a United
Methodist and focusing on the "popular church" in El Salvador is scheduled to be
telecast Dec. 3 on ABC-TV despite some criticisms that the film lacks balince.Bill
Dale, the produce', is s staff member of United Methodist Communications ir
Nashville, Tenn.
President Oswald P. Bronson of Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla.
has been elected chairman of the Council of Black College Presidents, an associa
tion of top executives of 11 historically black colleges related to the Unite:
Methodist Church.
The United Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, Tenn., has begun an eight-tc
10-ycar program to publish a new commentary to its highly successful Interpreter
Bible.
Minor Myers Jr., 47, formerly provost and dean at Hobart and William Smit
Colleges, Geneva, N.Y., has been inaugurated as 17th president o f United Methot
ist-related Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington.
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