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"Dream of Temple and Lamb While in this state of despondency, I had a dream that made a deep impression upon my mind. I dreamed of seeing a temple, to which many persons were flocking. Only those who took refuge in that temple would be saved when time should close; all who remained outside would be forever lost. The multitudes without who were going about their various ways, derided and ridiculed those who were entering the temple, and told them that this plan of safety was a cunning deception, that in fact there was no danger whatever to avoid. They even laid hold of some to prevent them from hastening within the walls. LS 33"
Related principle 85% Hebrews 9:11
"But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;"
Both passages allude to a place of refuge (temple/tabernacle) and salvation. EGW's dream depicts a temple where people find safety, while Hebrews 9:11 describes Christ as a high priest in a greater tabernacle. The derision faced by those entering the temple also finds parallels in the rejection of Christ.
"On entering the building, I saw that the vast temple was supported by one immense pillar, and to this was tied a lamb all mangled and bleeding. We who were present seemed to know that this lamb had been torn and bruised on our account. All who entered the temple must come before it and confess their sins. Just before the lamb were elevated seats, upon which sat a company looking very happy. The light of heaven seemed to shine upon their faces, and they praised God and sang songs of glad thanksgiving that seemed like the music of the angels. These were they who had come before the lamb, confessed their sins, received pardon, and were now waiting in glad expectation of some joyful event. LS 33.3"
Related principle 90% Isaiah 53:5
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions a lamb 'torn and bruised on our account,' which directly echoes the sentiment of Isaiah 53:5 regarding the Messiah being wounded for our transgressions. The connection is strong and meaningful.
Related principle 85% Revelation 7:9
"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;"
Both passages describe a scene in a temple/heavenly setting with a lamb and a group of people who have been cleansed and are praising God. The imagery is similar, suggesting a thematic connection.

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