Jesus stands at the door of our hearts, knocking to come in and dine with us. Through the stories of Martha and Mary and the Samaritan woman, we learn that Jesus' favorite meal isn't physical food but our attentive listening, heart transformation, and obedient response to His teaching. When we open our hearts to Him, we must 'set the table' by giving Him our full attention, allowing His words to transform us, responding with obedience, and sharing His message with others. The invitation is clear - Jesus wants intimate fellowship with us now, but we must prepare what He truly desires.

God's timing and purpose often differ from our expectations, as demonstrated in Israel's journey from Egypt to Canaan. Before promising Abraham countless descendants, God first declared Himself as Abraham's greatest reward—a reminder that our relationship with God should be our primary focus. The 400-year slavery in Egypt served multiple divine purposes: giving the Amorites time to repent and preparing Israel spiritually. At Kadesh Barnea, most Israelites failed to trust God despite His previous miracles, focusing on obstacles rather than promises. God's ultimate purpose isn't merely to deliver us from bondage but to transform us into people who fully trust Him and reflect His character to the world.

In Malachi, the Israelites questioned God's justice, asking where He was amid evil and suffering. God's response was both a promise and a warning: He would come, but who could endure His perfect justice? The answer lies in the harmony of justice and mercy, perfectly demonstrated in Jesus Christ. On the cross, Jesus absorbed the justice we deserved, offering forgiveness even to those who crucified Him. This profound sacrifice calls us to extend the same forgiveness to others, recognizing that we all need mercy rather than justice.

The story of Noah reveals profound lessons for our time, not just a children's tale about animals on a boat. Noah walked with God daily for 120 years, preaching righteousness while building the ark, yet only eight people were saved. His faithfulness despite apparent failure demonstrates true discipleship isn't measured by numbers but by obedience. The ark itself symbolizes God's atonement and salvation, with the Hebrew word for 'pitch' being the same used elsewhere for 'atonement.' Noah's commission after the flood parallels Jesus' Great Commission, challenging us to walk daily with God, trust His promises, and be willing to stand alone when necessary.

Noah's story teaches us about the prerequisites for entering God's new world. Like Noah, we must maintain communication with God, accept His invitation to salvation, and extend that invitation to others. We often try to negotiate with God rather than fully obeying, but obedience—though sometimes uncomfortable like life on the ark—is always safer than compromise. When God calls us to an assignment, He equips us for it, and His love completes our preparation for the new world He's creating.

Noah's faithfulness to God's call, despite not fully understanding it, saved humanity and gave us a second chance. What set Noah apart was his strong foundation in the Lord, which gave him strength and perseverance to complete an impossible task while others continued in sin. Many of us make excuses about time, money, or equipment when God calls us to build our 'arks.' However, like Noah, we must trust God's plan even when we don't understand it, recognizing that God doesn't choose perfect people—He chooses available people who will surrender to Him.

God has appointed His people as watchmen to warn the world of spiritual dangers in these last days. The Three Angels' Messages of Revelation 14 contain the entire gospel and unmask Satan's deceptions. Literature distribution plays a crucial role in spreading this final warning, with books like 'The Great Controversy' having special importance. Even when books aren't immediately read, God ensures they'll be found when needed. Through simple methods and ordinary people, God will finish His work, with thousands being converted in a single day, many through reading Adventist publications.

Salvation comes through a living faith that works through love, not just intellectual belief. Jesus calls us to total commitment, demonstrated by loving God and loving others as He loved us. The Holy Spirit's most important work is transforming our hearts by pouring God's love into them. As we behold Christ, we're changed into His image, becoming more loving. We're called to share this transformative love with others who need certainty, truth, direction, and urgency in these final moments of Earth's history.

Pastor Gallimore investigates Mark 10's story of the rich young ruler, and Jesus's command to sell all his possessions, take up his cross and follow him. We are called to pursue perfection, even though it seems impossible – and without God, it is impossible. But God transforms our hearts if we sacrifice everything to him, like Abraham did. We are called to trust the law and pursue God's unselfish love.

Satan lied to Adam and Eve, promising them that if they ate the Forbidden Fruit, they would be like God. He sets up a worldview of grabbing and lusting for power in rebellion against God. But in the Passover feast, Jesus showed his disciples how to really become like God. Pastor Gordan explains how Jesus set an example of servitude: how his love and compassion can be our own as well.