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Getting Ready
1. Preparation by Revelation
Man cannot prepare himself to face the judgment
and terror of the Lord. All his attempts to safeguard
himself and his family from danger are in vain. The
Holy Spirit has been sent from God to reveal how and
when to take specific action. God not only prepares the
timetable of tribulation and calamity, he also prepares a
specific timetable of preparation designed only for true
believers. Only the sanctified children of God will have
the total inside knowledge of future events and what
steps to take in preparing for all the coming crises: "But
God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the
Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God"
(1 Corinthians 2:10 icrv).
2. Advance Knowledge
God did not send the death angel through the land of
Egypt until he first warned all the Israelites of His
forthcoming action. They knew in advance. They were
told how to prepare. Specific and minute directions
were given to the last detail. The timing was perfect.
While the heathen Egyptians slept, oblivious to the on-
coming calamity, God's people were busily preparing.
They knew exactly what was coming and just what to
do in order to escape His wrath. Suddenly that death
angel's shadow covered the land. It was too late to act.
The firstborn children of Egyptians, by the thousands, died
mysteriously. But in the homes of the trusting Israel-
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Getting Ready
1. Preparation by Revelation
Man cannot prepare himself to face the judgment
and terror of the Lord. All his attempts to safeguard
himself and his family from danger are in vain. The
Holy Spirit has been sent from God to reveal how and
when to take specific action. God not only prepares the
timetable of tribulation and calamity, he also prepares a
specific timetable of preparation designed only for true
believers. Only the sanctified children of God will have
the total inside knowledge of future events and what
steps to take in preparing for all the coming crises: "But
God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the
Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God"
(1 Corinthians 2:10 icrv).
2. Advance Knowledge
God did not send the death angel through the land of
Egypt until he first warned all the Israelites of His
forthcoming action. They knew in advance. They were
told how to prepare. Specific and minute directions
were given to the last detail. The timing was perfect.
While the heathen Egyptians slept, oblivious to the on-
coming calamity, God's people were busily preparing.
They knew exactly what was coming and just what to
do in order to escape His wrath. Suddenly that death
angel's shadow covered the land. It was too late to act.
The firstborn children of Egyptians, by the thousands, died
mysteriously. But in the homes of the trusting Israel-
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