EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Temperance address, Temperance addresses - Temple, Temples, various
Temperance address, Temperance addresses
Temperance address, Temperance addresses, EGW’s Te 267-92
on Mar. 6, 1869 2T 354-76
Temperance association
Temperance association, every church member should be connected with Te 197-203, 220, 236
organized on June 2, 1879, at Nevada, Mo. Te 202
Temperance banner
Temperance banner, unfurl 2SM 226
Temperance campaign, Temperance campaigns
Temperance campaign, Temperance campaigns, leaders of Te 178, 194-5
Temperance cause
Temperance cause, health journals must aid 7T 136
needs to be revived Te 257
put heart and soul and strength into Te 257
schools and sanitariums should be important factors in MM 266
work with tact and skill in Te 221
youth are called to support CH 441
Temperance club, Temperance clubs
Temperance club, Temperance clubs, of people not of SDA faith Te 218-9
SDA should not take their stand with all Te 217
Temperance crusade, Temperance crusades
Temperance crusade, Temperance crusades, amount to little 3T 567
at home, parents should begin FE 143; 3T 567
home and CG 401-9
how there would be little need for FE 143; MH 334; Te 185-6; 3T 567
inefficacy of, reason for Te 196
victories gained by, not often permanent Te 196
Temperance education
Temperance education, mothers have important work to do in 3T 562
Temperance journal, Temperance journals
Temperance journal, Temperance journals, lead people to heed third angel’s message CM 134
light shining from, people need CM 134
Temperance lecture, Temperance lectures
Temperance lecture, Temperance lectures, at entertainments and banquets CD 473; WM 285-6
Temperance lesson, Temperance lessons
Temperance lesson, Temperance lessons, babies should be given Te 289-90
should commence with child in cradle Te 179
Temperance literature
Temperance literature, distribution of, need of 7T 116
circulation of, is important 7T 65
Temperance mass meeting
Temperance mass meeting, at Battle Creek LS 220-1; 4T 274-5
Temperance meeting, Temperance meetings
Temperance meeting, Temperance meetings, avoid everything of theatrical character in 5T 127
need to be as elevated and ennobling as possible 5T 127
skating rink used for Ev 39
theaters and halls objectionable for Ev 39
use of church building for Te 219
EGW spoke at, in Boulder City, Colo. 4T 297
Temperance men
Temperance men, propriety of voting for, for positions of trust Te 253-6
Temperance movement
Temperance movement, make no raid by pen or voice against any Te 221
success in, requires work of reform at tables Te 196
See also Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Temperance number
Temperance number of Watchman, conferences urged to circulate widely CH 435-6
Temperance pledge, Temperance pledges
Temperance pledge, Temperance pledges, church members should sign Te 220, 236
drunkard should be induced to sign Te 198
effective only when heart is transformed by God’s grace CD 35
excuses given for not signing Te 200-3
forfeited, persons who know they have MH 175
obtain signers to, at camp meeting 6T 110
people should be asked to sign Ev 530; MH 171; Te 203
power of evil habits cannot be broken by MH 179
SDA should sign Te 197-203
signers to, call for MH 171; 6T 110
signed at camp meeting at Nevada, Mo. Te 202
signing of CH 441-2
tea and coffee should be embraced in CH 442
EGW’s dream re Te 200-3
youth should be called to sign CH 441
Temperance principle, Tempereance principles
Temperance principle, Tempereance principles, are far-reaching Te 149
Bible, schools should teach FE 285-6
carry out, in all details of home life CG 399-400; CH 113; ML 82
children should be taught to adhere strictly to, in drinking and eating 3T 567
Christians in popular churches defend 6T 110
Daniel’s SL 18-24
dissemination of CH 435-7
do not call attention to, in narrow or arbitrary way MH 211
do not present, in narrow or arbitrary way 6T 256
embrace more than use of spirituous liquors PP 562
fidelity to, youth are called to PK 488
God calls youth to be faithful to MYP 243
have wider range than many think AH 494
how to present 6T 256
implant, in youth FE 143; MH 334; 3T 567
John the Baptist practiced Te 91
many persons among higher classes would recognize and accept MH 211
mother should teach, to children FE 143
parents should teach, to children from infancy MH 334
people at camp meetings should be taught how to practice 9T 82-3
present: at camp meetings Te 244
in light of God’s great purpose for man 6T 256
in pamphlets and papers GW 385
in their most attractive form CD 465; GW 233; MM 261; 7T 136
SDA should present, to people everywhere MH 171
spread of, one of most important duties of SDA GW 384; MM 266
strict, moral courage needed to adhere to Te 190
true, should be brought to higher classes MH 211
will appeal to unbelievers CH 545
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union needs your aid in spread of CH 436-7
Temperance question
Temperance question, aspect of, needing careful consideration Te 272
decided support should be given to, by God’s people CH 462; ChS 219
how SDA relate themselves to, is vitally important CD 342
in all its bearings must be driven home to hilt CH 470; Te 240
let people know where SDA stand on Te 250
people must be deeply stirred to investigate CH 445; CM 131
present, before our large gatherings Te 239
press home, with Spirit’s power Ev 534
take your position on, without wavering FE 482; GW 394
third angel’s message and, as closely connected as right arm to body Te 238
true Christian should respect Te 217-8
Temperance reform
Temperance reform CH 432
advocates of, things neglected by MH 335
aged gospel workers should advocate 2SM 226
demands support of Christian workers CH 433; MH 171
firm purpose in, needed in every community 5T 360
more attention should be given to 6T 110
Portland, Me., was city foremost in Ev 390
SDA should be at head in Te 220, 233
should begin with mother before birth of children CD 218, 225-6
talks on, SDA should give to other churches Te 221
work of, must begin in home in order to be successful LS 222-4; Te 259
Temperance reformation
Temperance reformation, how, can be made strong, permanent, and thorough 5T 360; Te 163-4
Temperance Reform Club
Temperance Reform Club, EGW invited to speak before 4T 279
Temperance reformer, Temperance reformers
Temperance reformer, Temperance reformers, education that must be given by MH 335
radical, men of courage are needed to be Te 273
men like Daniel needed as Te 237
Temperance society, Temperance societies
Temperance society, Temperance societies, co-operating with 5T 355
of people not of SDA faith Te 218-9
organization of, dangers in 5T 127-8
SDA slowness in organizing, reproved Te 236
Temperance talk, Temperance talks
Temperance talk, Temperance talks, short, should be given by ministers in sanitariums Te 245
EGW gave, in 1891 Te 273-83
Temperance topic, Temperance topics
Temperance topic, Temperance topics, instruction on, every home needs Ed 202
schools need Ed 202
restaurants should present, to public 7T 115
Temperance work
Temperance work GW 384-8; 6T 110-1
decided testimonies on, needed Ev 514-5
do not forget to do, for higher classes 7T 58
expenditure of means that would embarrass conferences is not needed in Te 222
great, secondary to miss. work at home SD 252
includes more than speaking in public GW 385
is not to be done by one person alone Ev 531
keep standard high in 5T 127
labor in, twofold blessing from 5T 121
many people brought to Christ by 6T 111
ministers should promote 6T 110
more spirited and decided, needed CH 436; Te 250
must commence: at our tables 3T 488
in your own heart MM 85
needed in behalf of: authors 6T 256
businessmen 6T 256
higher classes 6T 256
ministers 6T 256
statesmen 6T 256
talented people 6T 256
wealthy people 6T 256
one of most prominent and important of moral reforms GC 587
persons who labor in, reap bountiful harvest 5T 121
persons who should be encouraged to labor in 5T 127
physicians should promote 6T 110
place of, in preparation for second advent DA 101
power in, wrestle with God for 6T 111
revival of, SDA need CH 432
Satan’s efforts to hinder SDA in Te 222
SDA, should not be limited to their own people Te 220
SDA everywhere should decidedly take hold of CH 436
SDA motto in GW 388
SDA must grapple with giant foe in GW 388
SDA women should co-operate with WCTU in WM 162-4
several persons should unite in doing Ev 531
strictly carry out, in all concerns of life 3T 488
Sunday can be devoted to 9T 233
Sunday-law movement is often combined with GC 587
surface work in, avoid 5T 127
tobacco users are unfit for 5T 441
true, purpose of all 6T 111
worthy of best endeavors of SDA 5T 127
zeal in, thousands could be won from ruin by 6T 111
Temperance worker, Temperance workers
Temperance worker, Temperance workers, addicted to tobacco, many MH 329
bidden Godspeed CG 402
church members should become Te 236
efforts of, not far-reaching enough CD 225
invite, to SDA meetings Te 217
of other churches, contact 6T 110
SDA should become active Te 236
tobacco should not be used by CD 426-7
tobacco users cannot be acceptable 5T 441
EGW as Te 259-66
who use tobacco Te 218-9
Temperate
Temperate, be strictly MM 43
God requires His people to be, in all things CW 124; 2T 65
medical students should be strictly CT 488-9
men will never be truly, without Christ’s grace CD 35
men who could accomplish twice as much if they were, in all things 3T 491
Scriptures teach men to be, in all things ML 160
Temperate habit, Temperate habits
Temperate habit, Temperate habits, athletes in ancient times realized importance of SD 212
good results of, seen in training athletes CD 27
greater physical stamina brought by CD 29; CG 395-6; MYP 242
increased power of endurance given by CD 29; CG 395-6; MYP 242
ministers need 3T 486-7
reward of, persons who will reap CD 29; CG 395-6; ML 147; MYP 242
strictly: Daniel found no excuse for departing from PK 482; SL 21
importance of 3T 487
John the Baptist was brought up with CD 225
men’s eternal destiny depends upon 3T 489
mind should be kept clear and strong by SD 204
ministers need to have 5T 441
physicians need to have 5T 441
Temperate living
Temperate living, health is promoted by CH 66; SL 26
Temperately
Temperately, live CH 66; SL 26
Temperate person
Temperate person, only safeguard for, total abstinence is MH 446
Temperature
Temperature, atmospheric: chilly after man sinned PP 57
extremes of heat and cold in PP 61
mild and uniform before man sinned PP 57, 61
subject to marked changes after man sinned PP 61
of Christian piety, must be raised 5T 203
do not excessively increase, after a person has taken cold 2T 530
lungs weakened by excessive 4aSG 152
of not more than 65 degrees counseled as desirable 1T 703
schoolroom: avoid sudden changes of CT 299
need of uniform CT 299
teacher’s feelings should not regulate CT 299
sickroom 2SM 455
attendants not good judges of healthful MH 221; 2SM 455
need of healthful 2SM 455
thermometer should regulate MH 221
too great changes of, babies should be kept from MH 381
See also Air; Room; Stove heat
Tempest, Tempests
1. Figurative
God’s people will pass unharmed through GC 654
of divine judgment, God’s people will have no cause for fear amid PP 341
of opposition and wrath, warn men of coming 5T 452
of temptation, what to do in time of DA 336
still small voice which succeeds 2SM 316
terrible, that is coming MYP 89-90
2. Literal
at sea, angel protected Paul and companions during GC 512
fierce, Christ stilled 2BC 1003; DA 334-5, 336, 377-82, 755, 809; MH 95; ML 336
fierce and awful, as judgments of God 5T 234
held by four angels TM 444
Israel redeemed from Egypt with COL 287
judgments of God seen in 5T 136, 234
loss of life by, increasing steadily ML 308
lowly flower of valley left unharmed by Ed 51-2; MM 36; PP 222; 4T 544
Satan exercises destroying power through GC 589-90
Satan works in atmosphere to cause 2SM 52
ship taking Paul to Rome was caught in AA 441-5
signs that Christ’s coming is near 6T 408
sound of, man’s fear of 1BC 1091
stately tree on mountaintop uprooted by Ed 51-2; MM 36; PP 222; 4T 544
stilled by Christ DA 334-5, 381
See also Cyclone; Hailstorm; Hurricane; Storm; Tornado; Whirlwind; Wind
Tempestuous ocean, Tempestuous oceans
Tempestuous ocean, Tempestuous oceans, ships sinking in 2SM 315-6
Temple (first)
See Temple (Solomon’s)
Temple (in heaven)
See Sanctuary (heavenly)
Temple (second)
1. Courts of
blazed with artificial light at night during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
booths or tabernacles of green boughs erected in, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
Christ came to throw open every compartment of PK 370
Christ healed in COL 273; DA 162-3, 592; GC 24; MM 122-3
Christ lingered in, when He visited Jerusalem at age of 12 DA 78
Christ taught in COL 273; DA 162-3, 452-3, 592; GC 24
during Feast of Tabernacles DA 452-3, 459, 463-70
Christ’s final departure from AA 145; DA 610, 626-7; GC 24
two days before Passover GC 23
Christ’s last day of teaching in DA 610
crowds thronged, when Christ was there DA 610
desecrated, Christ’s piercing look swept over DA 590-1
dishonest practices in, Christ rebuked Pharisees and doctors of law because of MM 122
filled with: promiscuous throng during Passover season DA 154
tumult of unholy traffic representing temple of heart DA 161
worshipers on Sabbath when Christ lay in tomb DA 774
illumination of, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 463
inner: Christ’s final departure from DA 620, 626-7; GC 23
death penalty for Gentile who entered DA 193
death penalty for uncircumcised person who entered AA 407
Gentiles were excluded from DA 622
only Jews were allowed to enter DA 193
Paul did not violate law by entering AA 407
large lampstands on two lofty standards in center of DA 463
of priests, altar occupied central position in DA 449
outer: abuses of, priests and rulers should have corrected DA 156-7
animals bought and sold in DA 155, 589-90; MM 122
as noisy cattle market DA 155
Christ often taught in MH 21
converted into place of unholy traffic DA 157
Gentiles were permitted only in DA 622
Greeks interviewed Christ in DA 622
like vast cattle yard DA 589
low wall separated, from all other parts of edifice DA 193
steps of, Christ standing on DA 157
turned into market place chiefly by priests DA 163-4
wall of, inscriptions placed in different languages on DA 193
polluted with merchandise and robbery MM 122; 8T 67
sick and suffering people who inquired for Christ in, while He lay in tomb were driven out DA 776
wall of partition in, none but Jews allowed to pass beyond DA 193
2. Services of
abuses in, Nehemiah corrected PK 670
ceremonies connected with, prefigured Christ in types and shadows 6BC 1115
ceremonies of, were meaningless after Christ’s death DA 165, 620
Christ was accused of seeking to overthrow DA 433
Christ’s sacrifice was typified in DA 165
commenced when exiles returned to Jerusalem from Babylon PK 560, 705
disturbed early in reign of Artaxerxes I (Longimanus) PK 629
entire ritual of, was reminder of Christ’s coming as Messiah PK 684
imposing rites of, Jewish leaders looked with pride upon COL 297
Jews rejected all that gave significance to, when they rejected Christ DA 165
many kinds of work performed in CM 16-7
ministration of, taught great truths re Christ’s advent as Redeemer, Priest, and King PK 684-5
no further value in performance of, after Christ’s death DA 774
on Sabbath when Christ lay in tomb DA 774-5
relation of apostles to, marked changes took place in DA 434
reorganization of, under Ezra and Nehemiah PK 607
sacrifices of Mosaic ritual of, pointed to service of heavenly sanctuary PK 685
splendor of, could not recommend Jews to God COL 297
support of, Israelites pledged themselves to contribute stated sum of money yearly for PK 667
taken away because type met antitype in Christ’s death 6BC 1115-6
useless forms of, continued by Jews after Christ’s death EW 209; GC 430
See also Sanctuary
3. Miscellaneous
abuse of, many people lamented DA 196
all kinds of music used at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448-9
angels were sent to destroy 5BC 1098-9
Anna’s prophecy at, re Christ DA 55
apostles met at, after Christ’s ascension AA 35
appeared as massive structure of snow set with golden pinnacles DA 575
ark of covenant was not in GC 24; PK 597
blazed with artificial light during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
blood of beasts that flowed in, was typical of Christ’s blood DA 576
bribery of false prophets by Jewish leaders while Roman legions were besieging GC 29
broad steps of DA 449
built about 500 years before Christ GC 23
built to God’s glory AA 145
burning censers waved in, while incense mingled with prayers of worshipers ascended to God DA 576
burning of, by Roman soldiers GC 33-4
captain of, Peter and John imprisoned by AA 61
cedar-lined chambers around GC 33-4
chants of Levites at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 463
choir of Levites on steps of, led song service DA 448
Christ announced Himself as greater than FE 399
Christ looked upon, with sorrow DA 581
Christ stood forth in place of FE 399
Christ was accused of plan to seize DA 581
Christ was dedicated in, as first-born son DA 55
Christ was falsely accused of planning to destroy DA 705-6
Christ would appear in, in fullness of time PK 577
Christ’s authority to cleanse, priests and rulers challenged DA 162
Christ’s first cleansing of 7BC 985; DA 154-66, 589-92; GC 474; MM 122-3; 2SM 118; 4T 252; 9T 228
announced His mission as Messiah DA 161
how priests were affected by DA 162
more than human power manifested in DA 164
Christ’s first view of, as child DA 78
Christ’s prediction of overthrow of, filled disciples with alarm DA 627; GC 24-5
Christ’s presence made, sacred DA 161
Christ’s second cleansing of 7BC 985; COL 272-3; DA 589-600; 2SM 118; 1T 471-2; 8T 92; 9T 228
Christ’s visit to, after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem DA 581
Christ’s voice sounded like trumpet through DA 591
coin of, foreign money was exchanged for DA 155
commemoration of water which flowed from rock was held at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448-9, 454
contaminated by Tobiah’s presence in its precincts PK 669-70
cornerstone of: laid in Zerubbabel’s time PK 563-4, 572
music and singing at laying of PK 563
weeping during 3BC 1134; GC 23; PK 564
dedication of PK 596-7
music and singing at 3BC 1134
no manifestation of supernatural power at GC 24; PK 596-7
no visible tokens from heaven at GC 24; PK 596-7
departure of God’s presence from DA 620
desecrated, has counterpart in sinner’s experience DA 600
desecration of, by traffic in Christ’s time DA 155-6
designed to be: continual witness to high destiny open to every soul DA 161
object lesson to Israel and to world DA 161
destruction of: by Romans AA 370; COL 295-6; DA 577, 816; GC 29, 33-4; PK 713
Christ foresaw GC 21
Christ’s prophecy re AA 145; 5BC 1098-9; DA 164-6, 627-8; FE 399; GC 24-6, 33; MB 120
in A.D. 70 GC 412
devotion of property to, erroneous doctrine of Jews re DA 396-7
did not equal first temple in magnificence GC 23-4; PK 564
dishonest buying and selling in, in Christ’s time MM 122
each course of priests ministered twice a year at DA 97
embellished during more than 40 years GC 24-5
entrance of, grapevine made of gold and silver adorned DA 575
erected for abode of divine Presence DA 161
erection of PK 551-97
Artaxerxes I provided means for 3BC 1134
completion of PK 596-7
Cyrus aided Jews in 4BC 1175
Cyrus contributed offerings for PK 559
Cyrus’s proclamation re PK 558-9
Darius Hystaspes permitted Jews to continue 4BC 1176
false Smerdis forbade 4BC 1176; PK 572-3
forces of evil alarmed by PK 582
God moved on Cyrus to aid in PK 564
God’s plan for PK 557
halted more than a year by false Smerdis 4BC 1176; PK 573
in days of Ezra DA 188
Jews became discouraged in PK 573
messages by Haggai and Zechariah roused people to 4BC 1176; PK 573-81, 593-6
offerings freely given by people for PK 560
portion of wall of first temple was used in DA 627; PK 563
preparation for, in Zerubbabel’s time PK 560
Samaritans not permitted to help in DA 188; PK 567-8
Samaritans tried to hinder 4BC 1175-6; PK 567-73
subject of many prophecies PK 563
work of, progressed slowly during Cambyses’ reign PK 572
Zerubbabel met many difficulties during PK 594
evening sacrifice at, Christ died at hour of DA 756-7
Ezra and exiles returned to Jerusalem to build 1T 282
Feast of Tabernacles celebrated with sacred song and thanksgiving at DA 448
festive dances at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 463
foundation and life of, Christ was DA 165
Galilean pilgrims slain by Pilate’s troops at COL 212-3
Gate Beautiful of, crippled man healed by Peter and John at AA 57-8
glittered with gold and precious stones AA 145
glory of: Christ was FE 237
Christ’s presence as GC 24
compared with that of the first 4BC 1176; GC 23-4; PK 564, 596-7
could not recommend Jewish leaders to God COL 297
exceeded that of first temple, because of Christ’s presence GC 24
Haggai’s prophecy re GC 23; PK 577, 597
when bathed in light of declining sun DA 575
God made, His habitation DA 576
God’s presence forever withdrawn from AA 145
God’s purposes for DA 161
not understood by Jews DA 161
God’s will not made known by voice from heaven to priests in GC 24
gold-capped pillars of, sparkled in rays of westering sun DA 575
white and glistening grapevine made of gold and silver twined gracefully about DA 575
golden gate of, Christ’s last passage through GC 24
gleamed in rays of setting sun GC 17
grandeur of, as seen from Mt. of Olives DA 575
guardian of, Christ took His position as DA 593
hanging lamps used for illumination at, at night during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
held in great veneration by Romans and Jews DA 706
Herod the Great lavished both Roman wealth and Jewish treasure on DA 575; GC 25
holy place of, Zacharias’s ministry when Gabriel appeared to him in DA 97-8
honored by Christ’s living presence GC 24
inferiority of, old men lamented GC 23; PK 563-4
inner veil of: beautifully wrought with gold, scarlet, and purple DA 775
consisted of rich drapery SR 226
heavy veil of tapestry served as DA 775
made of pure linen DA 775
no one but high priest ever lifted DA 757
renewed yearly 1BC 1107; SR 226
rent at Christ’s death 1BC 1107; 5BC 1109, 1150; DA 165, 233, 709, 756-7, 775; EW 177, 209, 253, 259-60; PK 699; SR 226; 2T 211
significance of rending of, at Christ’s death DA 165, 233, 709; EW 209
instrumental music at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 463
during Passover festivities DA 774
Jews rejected all that gave significance to, when they rejected Christ DA 165
Jews rejoiced over DA 155
Jews virtually destroyed, by putting Christ to death DA 165
Jews worshiped EW 198
Josephus appealed to Jews to surrender and thus save GC 33
magnificence of, made it one of wonders of world DA 575
Romans prided themselves in DA 575
magnificent, Jewish leaders looked with pride on COL 297
men built DA 166
marble walls of, rays of setting sun lighted up snowy whiteness of GC 17
massive blocks of white marble sent from Rome to embellish GC 25
massive stones of purest white marble used to embellish DA 627; GC 25
mercy seat was not in GC 24; PK 597
most holy place of: exposed by rending of veil when Christ died 5BC 1109; DA 756-7, 775; SR 226 See also Veil
no longer recognized by God after Christ’s death DA 775
no longer sacred after Christ’s death DA 757
uncovering of sacred mystery of, filled priests with dread of coming calamity DA 775
multitudes went to worship at, on Sabbath DA 201
mysterious sounds within, priests terrified by GC 29
Nehemiah expelled Tobiah the Ammonite from PK 669-70
not hallowed by visible tokens of God’s presence GC 24
not honored with cloud of God’s glory GC 24; PK 597
Paul was accused of profaning, as apostate AA 407
Paul was arrested at, during his last visit to Jerusalem AA 405-7
perfect masonry of, appeared like one solid stone dug entire from quarry DA 627
pinnacle of: gleamed in rays of setting sun DA 575; GC 17
golden DA 575
Satan carried Christ to DA 124; 1SM 281; 1T 299, 341
police of, helped to arrest Christ in Gethsemane DA 696
polluted with bodies of Jews slain by Jews GC 29
pomp of symbol and ceremony in, must have an end DA 576
precincts of, hallowed by Christ’s personal presence PK 597
were to be regarded as sacred DA 156
priests were officiating in, when Christ died DA 756
priestly ministration in, continued after Christ’s death GC 430, 615
continued after God rejected Jewish nation GC 615
priestly ministration was removed from, to heavenly temple DA 166
profanation of, distressed many in Israel DA 168
profaned under high priest Eliashib PK 669-70
prophets uttered solemn warnings in DA 576
reared in Christ’s honor DA 161
rebuilt and embellished under Roman government DA 575
Roman army under Titus took, by storm GC 33-4
Roman emperor enriched, with gifts DA 575; GC 25
Roman wealth was used to embellish GC 25
Romans and Jews alike held, in great veneration DA 706
Romans helped to rebuild and embellish DA 575, 706
Romans razed, to its foundations GC 35
sacrifices continued to be offered at after Christ’s death GC 615
sacrifices offered at, Jews lost sight of significance of DA 590
Samaritan contempt for DA 188; PK 674
Samaritans would not acknowledge, as house of God DA 188
sanctity of, could not restrain ferocity of Jews killing Jews GC 29
impenitent Jews violated GC 29
Sanhedrin met in apartment connected with DA 133
school conducted in apartment connected with DA 78
lessons from 6T 75
priests and rabbis taught in DA 78; 6T 75
studies conducted daily at 6T 75
visited by Christ at age of 12 DA 78; 6T 75
Shekinah did not dwell in GC 24; PK 597
significance of, Jews did not understand DA 161
Simeon’s prophecy at, re Christ DA 55-7
sin of desecrating, rested in great degree on priests DA 163-4
singing at, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
during Passover festivities DA 774
site of, plowed like field by Romans COL 295-6; GC 35; PK 713
Solomon’s porch of, Peter and John preached to people at AA 58-9
steps of, white marble used in making DA 448
stones of, described DA 627
storerooms in, tithes and offerings were placed in PK 669-70
superior to first temple because Christ would visit it 4BC 1176
support of, every Jew required to pay half shekel yearly for DA 155
swearing by, Christ’s warning re MB 66-9
tables of God’s law were not in GC 24; PK 597
Titus promised to spare, if Jews would fight Romans elsewhere GC 32-3
Titus viewed, from Mt. of Olives GC 32
Titus’s efforts to save, were in vain GC 33
Tobiah the Ammonite occupied apartment connected with PK 669-70
tower of, gleamed in rays of setting sun GC 17
treasures of first temple were returned from Babylon and placed in PK 616-7, 619
treasury of, large sums of freewill offerings deposited in DA 155
undertaking of Jews to rebuild PP 527-8
unnatural light shone over, in middle of night before its destruction GC 29
vessels of first temple were returned from Babylon to be placed in PK 559, 616-7, 619
view of, from Mt. of Olives DA 575; GC 17-8, 23-5
vine of gold and silver at entrance of DA 575
walls of: rising sun lighted up gold of DA 463-4
was: built by men DA 166
center of universal joy during Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
Christ’s temple DA 157
dedicated to worship of God AA 145
mirror of God’s presence 4BC 1176
palace of loveliness AA 145
pride and glory of Jews DA 575
vision of beauty and grandeur AA 145
wealth, labor, and architectural skill spent freely to enhance, for more than 40 years GC 24
westering sun lighted up pure white marble of DA 463-4
wise men of East inquired at DA 61
words spoken in disfavor of, regarded by Jews as blasphemy DA 155
worshipers from every nation sought AA 145
Zerubbabel returned with exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild PK 559
See also Sanctuary
Temple (Solomon’s)
Temple (Solomon’s) PK 35-50; 4aSG 113-5; SR 193-5
1. Most holy place of
ancient ark of covenant was placed in PK 38; 4aSG 113; SR 193-4
death penalty for unbidden person presuming to enter MH 437; 8T 284
furnishings of 2BC 1030; SR 194
See each item of furniture by name
high priest entered, to minister but once a year MH 437; 8T 284-5
with fear and trembling MH 437; 8T 284-5
high priest’s ministry in: no priests ministered at altars during MH 437-8; 8T 284-5
worshipers bowed in silent awe during MH 437-8; 8T 284-5
worshipers sent up petitions for God’s mercy during MH 437-8; 8T 284-5
Jehovah met with high priest in DA 775
Shekinah in, Christ’s glory dwelt in COL 288; PK 18
was: God’s sacred audience chamber DA 775
sacred to God’s presence MH 437
2. Services of
important reforms in, Hezekiah instituted PK 288
imposing rites of, were source of pride to Israel PK 565
interrupted when Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar PK 560
originator of, Christ was DA 193
restored during Hezekiah’s reign PK 331-3
resumed with building of second temple PK 705
songs of David and Asaph were sung in PK 333
suspended during reign of Ahaz PK 330, 332
trusting in, vanity of PK 414
See also Sanctuary
3. Miscellaneous
abominations practiced in, in sixth year of Zedekiah’s reign PK 448-9
architect of, Christ was COL 349
as emblem of living church on earth PK 36
builders of: apostates among 2SM 174-5
covetousness of 2BC 1027-8; PK 62-5; 2SM 174-6
higher wages demanded by 2BC 1027-8; PK 62-5; 2SM 174-6
Huram (Hiram) as master workman of 2BC 1027; PK 35, 63-4; 2SM 175-6
inherited to large degree skill conferred on forefathers 2SM 174; PK 62-3
building of, described DA 597-8; 9T 180
built: on larger scale than was Mosaic tabernacle GC 412
when Israel was most prosperous GC 23
with freewill offerings PP 526; 2SM 174; 4T 468
calamity that came upon, because of Israel’s sins SR 194-5
cleansed in Hezekiah’s time PK 332-3
closed in reign of Ahaz PK 330, 332
courts of, while high priest was in most holy place sounds were hushed in MH 437-8; 8T 284-5
David’s plans for building GC 23; PK 35, 37; PP 711-2, 737, 751-2; 5T 723
dedication of 2BC 1030; 3BC 1130-1; Ed 49; PK 37-45; 4aSG 98-9, 114; 2SM 312-3; SR 193-4
at time of Feast of Tabernacles PK 37
representatives from many foreign nations attended PK 38
song and music in 2BC 1030; PK 38-9; SR 193-4
to God and His worship PK 37
description of PK 36
designer of, God was PK 66
desolate, Daniel’s heart turned with intense longing to SL 48
destruction of: by Nebuchadnezzar’s armies DA 627; GC 23; PK 423, 453, 459; 4aSG 114-5; SR 194-5
Israel’s apostasy resulted in SR 195
Jeremiah foretold PK 408
why God permitted 4aSG 114-5
erection of 2BC 1027-30; PK 35-7, 62-5; 9T 180
building of church is illustrated by AA 595-9
cheap material not to be used in 2BC 1030
David gathered vast stores of material for 2BC 1027; GC 23; PK 62; PP 737, 750-3; 4T 77-8; 5T 723, 735-6
immense stones used in PK 563
lesson of deep significance in PK 64
lessons from, for gospel workers 2SM 176; 5T 723
no haphazard work was to be done in 2BC 1030
one stone rejected in DA 597-8
preparations for 2BC 1029-30; PK 35-6, 63-5
responsibility for, committed to Solomon 2BC 1027; PK 37; PP 750; 5T 723
seven years spent in PK 35
spirit of sacrifice manifest in giving freewill offerings for PK 62; PP 751-3; 2SM 174; 4T 77-8
Spirit prompted people to give for 5T 736
superintended by apostate 2SM 174-5
furnishings of PK 36
manufacture of PK 35
glory of, aged men who had seen GC 23
could not recommend men to God PK 565
God’s glory manifested above mercy seat in DA 576
God’s spiritual temple compared to 2BC 1029
idolatrous representations introduced into chambers of PK 448-9
idolized by Jews 4aSG 114-5
inner veil of, inwrought with cherubim MH 437; 8T 284
not to be lifted by any hand save one MH 437; 8T 284
Isaiah’s vision at PK 307-8; 5T 750
Israel regarded, with idolatry SR 195
Jews trusted that, would preserve them from punishment PK 416
King Uzziah punished for profaning PK 304
lay in ruins in Daniel’s time GC 412; SL 48
light filled, at its dedication DA 464
made after pattern shown by God to David SR 194
magnificence of, was source of pride to Israel PK 565
ministry in, tribe of Levi was chosen for AA 336
Mosaic sanctuary was placed in PK 38; PP 514; 4aSG 113; SR 193
Mt. Moriah as site of 2BC 1027; DA 829; GC 18-9; PK 63, 459; PP 748-9; 2SM 175
long regarded as consecrated PK 37; PP 151-3, 748-9
more than four centuries PK 459
originator of, Christ was DA 193
pattern of, shown to David 4aSG 113
placed in midst of land as tower in vineyard COL 288; DA 596; PK 18
plans of: Christ made 3BC 1129; COL 349
committed to Solomon by David PK 36; PP 751
made by divine inspiration GC 23
minute written specifications given in PK 63; 2SM 175
revealed by God to David 2BC 1030; PP 751; 4aSG 94, 113, 155; SR 194
written by David in book 4aSG 94
portion of wall of, used in building second temple DA 627; PK 563
repaired and reopened during: Hezekiah’s reign PK 331-5
Josiah’s reign 2BC 1039; PK 393
replaced Mosaic tabernacle GC 412
rich treasures of, tempted Assyrians to invade Judah second time PK 351
ruins of, immense stones among PK 563
sanctity of, violated in Zedekiah’s reign PK 449
Shekinah departed from DA 52
Shekinah departing from, stood on eastern mountain DA 829
Shekinah in, Christ’s glory dwelt in COL 288; PK 18
Solomon admired and praised as architect and builder of PK 66
spoken of most often as “Solomon’s temple” PK 68
Stephen referred to AA 99
stones of, stained by blood of prophet Zacharias DA 619
surpassing beauty and unrivaled splendor of PK 36
treasures of, Ahaz gave to Tiglath-pileser some of PK 329
brought from Babylon by Ezra and placed in second temple PK 616-7
trusting in, vanity of PK 414
unequaled for beauty, richness, and splendor 4aSG 155
vessels of, placed in temple of Babylonish gods PK 479
returned from Babylon to be placed in second temple PK 559
was: diadem of beauty crowning sacred mount GC 23
magnificent sanctuary PK 35
marvel of beauty, richness, and glory 5BC 1093
most magnificent building world ever saw GC 23; 4aSG 155
palatial building PK 36
pride of Israel PK 565
symbol of God’s dwelling place MH 437; 8T 284
to be house of prayer for all peoples DA 27
to stand as perpetual sign of God’s favor to Israel PK 46; 4aSG 99
why David was not permitted to build PP 711-2, 750
would have stood forever if Israel had remained true to God PK 46, 564; 4aSG 99, 114; SR 195
See also Sanctuary
Temple, Temples, various
1. Church as AA 595-9; 2BC 1029-30; PK 36; 8T 173; 9T 180
building of: able workers of different ages who contributed to AA 598
described 9T 180
has never ceased since apostolic times AA 598-9
not yet complete AA 599
only precious stones are used in MB 10
will be carried to completion 7T 170
Christ is builder of AA 595-9
composed of material from every nation, tongue, and people 9T 180
each day God is building 8T 173
foundation of, apostles brought stones from quarry of Jewish and Gentile world to lay on AA 595-6
is Rock of Ages AA 596
luster of stones of, depends on polishing they receive 4BC 1177
material for, God planes and polishes 4BC 1177; 7T 131
polished stones in: flashing light of, reveals contrast between gold of truth and dross of error AA 598-9
God’s people as 2BC 1029; 4BC 1177; CG 73, 168
stones for, must submit to polishing process 4BC 1177
preparation of 4BC 1177; MB 10; ML 268
stone(s) of: golden measuring rod of angelic architect measures TM 17
must be living stones AA 598; 6BC 1116; 5T 121; 8T 196, 246
should reflect heavenly light AA 598-9; 4BC 1177; 8T 196
should reflect light of Chief Cornerstone 6BC 1116
should reflect light shining from Christ 5T 121
should reflect light to world 8T 246
some, do not emit light 5T 121
that does not shine is worthless 6BC 1116
worthless material for, divine Worker does not spend time on 4BC 1177
2. Heathen
Dagon’s See Dagon
Diana’s, in Ephesus AA 286-7, 291-5
Egypt’s magnificent PP 251
of idols, arranged in expensive and alluring manner 3T 263
multiplied in Israel during Ahab’s reign PK 115
See also Heathen temple
3. Human body as 2T 352-3
as temple of Spirit 3T 63
defilement of, warning against PP 362
responsibility of preserving, in best condition Ed 200-1
students should be impressed with thought that, must be kept pure as place in which God desires to dwell Ed 201
See also Body
4. Human heart as 5T 553
man’s heart again becomes, through God’s saving grace DA 161
tumult of unholy traffic in courts of temple at Jerusalem represents DA 161
See also Heart
5. Of human soul
Christ is to abide in DA 556
Christ will not force entrance into DA 161
God alone can remove moral defilement from CS 136
God calls men of polluted, to awake CH 22-3
inner part of, truth should be brought into 5T 547
look not with indifference and contempt on persons who have laid their, in ruins 6T 279
only Christ can cleanse DA 161-2
open door of your, to Christ DA 161
outer court of, truth kept altogether too much in 5T 547
turned into places of unholy traffic DA 161; PK 185
See also Soul temple
6. Outside of New Jerusalem EW 18-9; 2SG 54-5; 1T 69
on Mt. Zion EW 19; 2SG 54-5; 1T 69
only the 144,000 can enter EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
supported by seven golden pillars EW 19; 2SG 54-5; 1T 69
surrounded by: all kinds of flowers and trees EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
seven mountains EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
tables of stone in, names of 144,000 engraved in letters of gold on EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
7. Miscellaneous
Christ as true, for God’s indwelling DA 209
Christ’s prophecy re His body as DA 164-6, 705-6
courts of, scenes will be enacted in, that few realize Ev 593
God and Christ as, in New Jerusalem GC 676; SR 432
God designed that every created being should be, for indwelling of Creator DA 161
God’s: everlasting hills as SL 74
humanity ceased to be, because of sin DA 161
God’s great, open air as Ev 427
made with hands, God does not dwell in PK 50
God is not confined to PK 49
on high, redeemed soul that will have free access to 5T 333
quiet retreat was, to Christ DA 290
sacred, not essential to communion with God DA 189
Samaritan, built on Mt. Gerizim as rival of temple at Jerusalem DA 188; PK 674
demolished before Christ’s time DA 188
vast, impressive dream re LS 33-4; 2SG 17-8; 1T 27-8
Supplement
earthly/Jewish,
angels did not come to sing over, but went to humble men TDG 319:5
built of hewn stones UL 373:3
Christ child found in the court of TMK 28:2
Christ,
first human visit to, brought understanding LHU 31:3
temptation on the pinnacle of OHC 95:2
cleansing of,
by Christ as He desires to cleanse us VSS 95:2
commercialism was reason for; God forgotten PM 171:0
Jesus announced His mission to cleanse hearts by HP 191:3
twice like two parts in final message 3SM 406:0
construction of, represents spiritual temple UL 281
represents God’s spiritual temple TMK 151:3
services of, suspended by God to revive hearts UL 161:3
temple in heaven a pattern for FLB 194:2
See also Jerusalem, temple at
heavenly,
glory from, for every church that loves God TMK 273:4
inner courts of, discerned by study and prayer TMK 273:4
people John saw in HP 370:2
stones prepared for, during probationary time TMK 150:2
human, daily perfection of HP 159:2
soul,
built daily either crookedly or with exactness HP 226:4
Christ abiding in, will be seen UL 314:7
cleansing of, from earthliness and sensuality 1MCP 239:0
God planned every created being to be HP 191:2
humans become, through the indwelling of God HP 283:2
humans ceased to be God’s HP 191:2
submission required for Most High to dwell in OHC 105:3
spiritual,
believers are as stones being prepared for OHC 167:4
Christ is warder of courts of LHU 318:2
Christ makes His church, for God OHC 164:4
cleansed again before second advent PM 170:4
God’s people are stones of UL 373:3
growing up as HP 263:5
perfection of; people from all nations and levels TMK 151:5
Satan manipulating things in; time prolonged PM 390:0
soul grows into, through abiding faith TMK 57:4
stones for,
God does not strike useless blows for TDG 23:3
hewed by divine measurement HP 281:4
light to be given by HP 281:2
need polish UL 372:3
people from everywhere are UL 281:2
perfect, unified, emitting light RC 273:6
to be submissive whether small or large TMK 150:4