THE WAY INTO THE SANCTUARY PART I THE WAY OF GOD By Calvin Mariano

THE WAY OF GOD —in the Sanctuary Psalms 77:13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?

WHICH WAY IS GOD’S WAY? 1. THE BROAD WAY? or 2. THE NARROW WAY? WHAT ARE THESE WAYS?

1. THE BROADWAY SELF—LED WAY THE WAY APART FROM GOD’S CHOSEN WAY

The way which seems right Pro 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

But leads to death Pro 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

And destruction, and many chooses to go through it Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

It is the way of unrighteousness 2Pe 2:15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

Which caused Jesus Death Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

2. THE NARROW WAY CHRIST’S SPIRIT LED-WAY THE WAY OF GOD FOR HEALING AND SALVATION

The Way to Life Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

CHRIST—IS THE WAY John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The only way to heaven There will always be obstacles before us, but we are to follow our Leader, and meet our difficulties unitedly, hand in hand. There is only one way to heaven. We must walk in the footsteps of Jesus, doing His works, even as He did the works of His Father…

…We must study His ways, not man’s ways; we must obey His will, not our own. Walk carefully. Do not go ahead of Christ. Make no move without consulting your Leader. Ask in humble prayer, and “ye shall receive.” He is the Way, the Truth, the Life. {OFC 264.4}

The way of humility and self sacrifice ( Php 2:5-9) Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant,…

…and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

The way to salvation ( Mat 20:28) Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

3. THE WAY IN THE SANCTUARY Psalms 77:13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary

Ways—goings Psalm 68:24They have seen thy goings, O God; [even] the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.

Example: The sanctuary shows how God deals with the ungodly Psalm 73:12, 17 Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches…Until I went into the sanctuary of God; [then] understood I their end.

The way of mercy Psalms 67:1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; [and] cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

--the saving health Psalms 67:2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

The only way to true healing art 451. There are many ways of practicing the healing art; but there is only one way that Heaven approves. God's remedies are the simple agencies of nature, that will not tax or debilitate the system through their powerful properties…

….Pure air and water, cleanliness, a proper diet, purity of life, and a firm trust in God, are remedies for the want of which thousands are dying; yet these remedies are going out of date because their skillful use requires work that the people do not appreciate.

…Fresh air, exercise, pure water, and clean, sweet premises, are within the reach of all, with but little expense; but drugs are expensive, both in the outlay of means, and the effect produced upon the system. {CD 301.2}

4. THE WAY TO THE PRESENCE OF GOD Isaiah 37:16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest [between] the cherubims, thou [art] the God…

The place of communion with God Exodus 25:22And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which [are] upon the ark of the testimony, of all [things] which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.

The only way that leads to God’s presence John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Christ—is the way to the most holy place LIFETRUTHWAY

5. GOD’S WAY TOWARD US Exodus 25:8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.

CHRIST—TABERNACLED WITH MAN John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt (eskeenoosen--tabernacled) among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

The only way or method to true success in outreach Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me." {MH 143.3}