A shepherd braves the storm for one lost sheep, a woman sweeps her house for one missing coin—revealing God’s relentless pursuit of every soul. From the parables of Luke 15 to the cross of Christ, discover the joy of heaven over one sinner restored, and the call for us to reflect that same love.

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A shepherd sets out into the night, the winds howling, the hills steep, the shadows pressing in. Why? Because one sheep is missing. In leaving the ninety-nine, he shows us the heart of God—the relentless love that refuses to give up on even one soul. Psalm 23 reminds us: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want… He restoreth my soul.” Sister White echoes this truth: “The Shepherd of Israel does not forsake His flock, but follows the straying sheep until He finds them” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 191, 1890).

In this episode of What the Spirit Has Shown You, we step into the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin in Luke 15. These timeless stories reveal a God who searches in the storm, who rejoices in restoration, who values every life beyond measure. “What man of you… doth not leave the ninety and nine… and go after that which is lost, until he find it?” (Luke 15:4, KJV). Heaven itself pauses to rejoice when one sinner repents. As Sister White wrote: “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth” (The Desire of Ages, p. 693, 1898).

But the parables go further still. They point us to the cross, where the worth of a soul was weighed against the sacrifice of heaven itself. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16, KJV). Sister White invites us to consider Gethsemane: “Would you know its worth, go to Gethsemane, and there watch with Christ through those hours of anguish” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 196, 1900). The price of one soul was enough to risk all of heaven.

This is more than story. It is a call. A call to reflect God’s love by seeking the lost, bearing one another’s burdens, and rejoicing in redemption. As Paul reminds us: “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, KJV). Sister White adds: “The love of Christ constrains us to love one another as He has loved us” (The Desire of Ages, p. 815, 1898).

From the shepherd in the storm to the woman sweeping her floor, these parables whisper the same truth—He is still searching, still saving, still restoring. “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18, KJV).

And now you know. The truth the Spirit has made known.

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A young man leaves home with riches in his hand but emptiness in his heart.... His fall into famine and despair sets the stage for one of Scripture’s greatest revelations: a Father who runs to restore the lost.... In this episode of What the Spirit has Shown You, Hector Garcia uncovers the mystery of the prodigal son and the God whose love never lets go....

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A restless young man takes his inheritance and walks away from his father’s house.... He believes freedom lies in money, adventure, and independence.... But famine strips him bare, friends abandon him, and hunger drives him into despair.... Yet even in the mud of failure, something stirs—a memory of home, a whisper of grace....

In this episode of What the Spirit has Shown You, Hector Garcia unfolds the timeless story of the prodigal son as you may never have heard it before.... With mystery, suspense, and reflection, the story slowly reveals not only the wanderer’s identity, but also the Father’s heart....

Through vivid narration, you’ll hear how Scripture and inspired writings bring this parable to life....

• Psalm 103:8 reminds us, “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”....
• Luke 15:20 shows the Father running to embrace His son while he is still “a great way off.”....
• Sister White declares, “God does not look coldly upon the sinner, but with yearning love draws him to His heart” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 204, 1900)....
• And she affirms, “Every soul who returns to God awakens new joy in heaven” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 207, 1900)....

You’ll walk step by step through the son’s journey—his reckless demand for independence, his descent into brokenness, his awakening to repentance, and the Father’s compassion that not only embraces but restores.... Along the way, the elder brother’s anger becomes a mirror.... Will we stand in judgment, or will we join the Father in celebration?....

This message is more than a retelling of a familiar parable.... It is a revelation of God’s love—a love that runs toward us, forgives us, and restores us to joy.... It is a reminder that true freedom is found not in leaving the Father, but in returning to Him....

The mystery man—the wanderer, the rebel, the lost son—was welcomed home....

And now you know.... The truth the Spirit has made known....

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A Pharisee stood proud, while a publican whispered, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” Which prayer did heaven honor—and why? In this episode of What the Spirit Has Shown You, discover what true worship means: not ritual or pride, but humility, forgiveness, and a heart surrendered to God.

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In this episode of What the Spirit Has Shown You, read by Hector Garcia, a man enters the temple with nothing but words. No riches, no offering—yet his prayer becomes the truest act of worship.

What does it mean to worship in spirit and in truth? John records, “The true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him” (John 4:23, KJV). Psalm 51:17 affirms, “A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” Ellen G. White wrote, “The work of God in the heart is to humble the soul and to lead it to repentance” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, p. 640, 1889).

The Pharisee revealed the danger of pride: “God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are” (Luke 18:11, KJV). Proverbs warns, “Pride goeth before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV). Sister White observed, “His mind is turned away from God to humanity.... This is the secret of his self-satisfaction” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 151, 1900).

But the publican whispered, “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13, KJV). Seven words opened heaven’s door. James declared, “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6, KJV). Sister White explained, “The publican’s prayer was heard because it came from a heart broken by a sense of sin” (Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, p. 104, 1896).

True worship reflects God’s love. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9, KJV). Sister White wrote, “God’s forgiveness is not merely a judicial act, but a gift of His love” (The Desire of Ages, p. 113, 1898). Forgiveness transforms, love renews, and worship flows from a changed heart.

Jesus said, “Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted” (Luke 18:14, KJV). Paul urged, “In lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” (Philippians 2:3, KJV). Sister White concluded, “Humility is the key to true Christian service” (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 331, 1911).

The call is clear: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God” (Romans 12:1, KJV). Sister White affirmed, “True worship is the offering of the whole life to God” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 456, 1905).

The man who entered the temple with only words left with God’s favor. The Pharisee stood proud, but the publican stood justified.

And now you know. The truth the Spirit has made known.

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A man once stood unrecognized, yet his life and sacrifice changed history. From Israel’s ceremonies to the torn veil at Calvary, discover how Christ fulfilled every shadow, ended ritual, and opened the way to God. This episode reveals Him as the Lamb, the Mediator, and the eternal High Priest—our Advocate who saves to the uttermost.

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He stood in the shadows of history, unrecognized at first. Yet his life, his choices, and his sacrifice would echo through the ages. The Bible and the writings of Sister White reveal how one life restored what sin had shattered, fulfilling the symbols of Israel’s ceremonies and unveiling the mystery of redemption.

From the lambs offered on Israel’s altars to the torn veil at Calvary, the story points to Christ as the true Lamb of God. The apostles wrestled with the meaning of these changes, debating whether Gentiles must cling to rituals before coming to Christ. The Spirit confirmed that faith alone—faith in Christ—was the new foundation. No longer bound by shadows, the early church moved to the substance: a living faith in the One who had abolished the ceremonial system at the cross.

At Calvary, God’s love shone brightest. The Lamb was revealed, the curtain torn, and the way into God’s presence opened wide. Christ’s sacrifice ended the power of death and offered peace through His blood. Faith now calls us beyond ritual into transformation, shaping both personal lives and the life of the church.

This episode explores how faith cleanses, heals, and unites, and how Christ—our eternal High Priest—pleads on our behalf even now. He saves to the uttermost, guiding us to draw near with assurance, and offering bold access to the throne of grace.

This is the story of the man who once stood unrecognized: the Lamb, the Mediator, the eternal Priest.

And now you know. The truth the Spirit has made known.

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Discover the deeper meaning of the second commandment—God’s call to pure worship, free from idols of stone or heart. Through Scripture and Sister White’s insights, Hector Garcia reveals how idolatry lowers our vision, why God’s law is a safeguard of love, and how true worship transforms daily life. Step into the light of devotion that honors God in spirit and in truth.

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Welcome to What the Spirit has Shown You, read by Hector Garcia.

In this episode, we explore the timeless call of the second commandment: “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image… Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them” (Exodus 20:4–5, KJV). Though ancient Israel was warned against idols of wood and stone, the deeper issue of misplaced devotion still confronts us today. How do we recognize the subtle forms of idolatry that lower our vision and draw our hearts away from the Creator?

Through Scripture and the insights of Ellen G. White, we uncover the dangers of idolatry, the love behind God’s commandments, and the invitation to live a life of true worship. Sister White reminds us: “The attempt to represent the Eternal One by material objects would lower man’s conception of God” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 306, 1890). And again she warns, “True worship is seen in the daily life, as we reflect God’s love in our actions toward others” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 492, 1905). Worship, then, is not confined to ritual but must extend to the way we live, love, and serve each day.

We also look back at history’s lessons. Daniel foresaw the rise of powers that would “think to change times and laws” (Daniel 7:25, KJV), and Sister White explained how compromise led the church into idolatry (The Great Controversy, pp. 51–62, 1911). Jeremiah cried, “Learn not the way of the heathen” (Jeremiah 10:2–3, KJV), a warning echoed through centuries. These stories remind us that yesterday’s deviations can become today’s temptations if we fail to hold fast to God’s truth.

At the heart of the commandment lies God’s love. Far from being a burden, His law is a wall of protection and a safeguard for the soul. “His law is an expression of His love, designed to lead us into a closer walk with Him” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 337, 1900). In Christ’s words we hear the essence of genuine devotion: “The true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23–24, KJV). Worship in spirit and truth lifts the soul, anchors the heart, and brings us into harmony with the divine.

The second commandment is not a shadow—it is light. It calls us away from false gods and empty forms, into the joy of pure, undivided love for the living God. As Sister White wrote, “Obedience to God’s law is the highest expression of love to Him and to our fellow men” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 452, 1870).

This episode invites you to step into that light. To see God’s commandments not as restrictions, but as gifts of mercy. To embrace worship that begins in the heart and flows through life. And to discover, perhaps anew, the truth the Spirit has made known.

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From ancient sacrifices to Calvary’s cross, discover how the shadows of the ceremonial law gave way to the substance of Christ. This episode of What the Spirit Has Shown You reveals how Jesus fulfilled the law, magnified God’s love, and left us the Ten Commandments as an eternal guide. The mystery of shadows is solved, and the truth the Spirit has made known is unveiled.

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In this episode of What the Spirit Has Shown You, Hector Garcia unpacks the mystery of God’s law—its shadows, its substance, and its fulfillment in Christ. From the smoke of ancient sacrifices to the torn veil at Calvary, the ceremonial system revealed both humanity’s need and heaven’s answer. The Bible teaches: “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth” (Romans 10:4, KJV). Every lamb slain, every drop of blood spilled, pointed to Jesus—the true Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world.

Through Scripture and the writings of Sister White, this story explores how Christ fulfilled the ceremonial law while upholding the moral law as eternal. The sacrifices were shadows; Jesus was the substance. The cross marked the turning point when symbol gave way to reality, and love stood revealed. “The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster” (The Great Controversy, p. 347, 1911).

But the Ten Commandments did not pass away. They remain as God’s eternal guide, written in love, reflecting His very character. Jesus declared, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law… I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil” (Matthew 5:17, KJV). The moral law is the pattern of holy living, now empowered by grace. As Sister White wrote: “The moral law was never a type or a shadow. It existed before man’s creation, and will endure as long as God’s throne remains” (Selected Messages, vol. 1, p. 229, 1958).

This message is more than history. It is an invitation. To see God’s love in every command. To live out His grace in every relationship. To reflect His character in a world desperate for light. When old things pass away, new things are made possible through Christ’s sacrifice. The shadows are gone. The substance has come. And now you know… the truth the Spirit has made known.

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Discover the Sabbath as God’s gift of love—a day set apart at creation for rest, renewal, and fellowship with Him. From Scripture to Sister White’s insights, explore how the Sabbath reveals divine care through creation, preparation, mercy, and family unity, pointing us to the eternal rest promised in Christ.

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The Sabbath is more than a pause in the week. It is God’s gift of love, set apart at creation to bring rest, renewal, and deeper fellowship with Him. Before sin, before sorrow, before toil, the Creator blessed and sanctified the seventh day as a memorial of His power and care. Genesis 2:2–3 (KJV) declares: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested… And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it.”

Sister White wrote, “The value of the Sabbath as a means of education is beyond estimate” (Education, p. 250, 1903), and “The object of the Sabbath was that all mankind might be benefited” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 582, 1871). From its beginning, the Sabbath was not a burden but a blessing—a sign of divine affection and fellowship.

Scripture calls the Sabbath a living sign between God and His people. Exodus 20:11 (KJV) reminds us: “For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth… and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Sister White explained, “Because He rested upon the Sabbath, ‘God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it.’ It was a memorial of the work of creation, and thus a sign of God’s power and His love” (The Desire of Ages, p. 281, 1898).

But God also gave responsibilities for this day. The fourth commandment calls us to prepare and keep it holy (Exodus 20:8–10, KJV). Sister White counseled, “On Friday let the preparation for the Sabbath be completed” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 353, 1900), so that worship may be undistracted, heartfelt, and joyful.

Christ Himself showed the Sabbath’s true spirit. When He healed, He declared, “It is lawful to do well on the sabbath days” (Matthew 12:12, KJV). Sister White noted, “By sweeping away the senseless restrictions of the Jews, Christ honored the Sabbath” (The Desire of Ages, p. 285, 1898). Healing, mercy, and compassion are not exceptions to Sabbath keeping—they are its fulfillment.

The Sabbath also binds families in faith. Exodus 31:13 (KJV) declares: “Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign… throughout your generations.” Sister White observed, “The very first victories are to be won in the home life. Here the preparation for the Sabbath must begin” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 354, 1900). Through prayer, song, and scripture, families grow closer to each other and to God.

Finally, the Sabbath points to eternity. Hebrews 4:9–10 (KJV) says, “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” Sister White wrote, “By observing the true Sabbath Christians are ever to bear to the world faithful witness” (Selected Messages, book 3, p. 256, 1980). The Sabbath is not a relic. It is God’s seal of love, stretching from Eden to Calvary, and beyond into everlasting rest.

This episode explores how the Sabbath reveals God’s care—through creation, preparation, mercy, family, and eternity.

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A boy once vanished in Jerusalem, only to be found teaching in the Temple. His story, and the commandment to honor father and mother, reveal how family respect, discipline, and love mirror God’s own care. From Jesus’ childhood to His last breath on the cross, this commandment becomes a living picture of divine obedience and love.

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This episode explores the depth of the fifth commandment—“Honour thy father and thy mother”—through story, history, and revelation. Listeners are taken from the mystery of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple to His final act of love on the cross, unveiling how respect, discipline, and obedience mirror God’s own care for His children.

The command to honor parents is more than duty; it is a divine design for peace in the home and harmony in the community. Scripture teaches, “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12, KJV). Sister White explained, “The family tie is the closest, the most tender and sacred, of any on earth” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 356, 1905). The lesson is clear: respect for parents becomes training for reverence toward God.

Paul reminded the church in Ephesians that honoring parents is “the first commandment with promise” (Ephesians 6:2, KJV). Such love is not just obedience but tenderness—lightening the burdens of those who gave us life. Sister White emphasized, “The fifth commandment requires children not only to yield respect, submission, and obedience to their parents, but also to give them love and tenderness, to lighten their cares” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 308, 1890).

Discipline also plays a role in this divine pattern. “For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth” (Proverbs 3:12, KJV). Loving correction refines the character and builds trust. As Sister White counseled, “True discipline does not consist in punishing the child for wrongdoing, but in correcting the wrong by teaching the child a better way” (Child Guidance, p. 223, 1954). God’s correction, like a parent’s, is care expressed in love.

At Calvary, Christ Himself gave the supreme example. In the midst of suffering, He honored His mother, saying, “Woman, behold thy son!” (John 19:26, KJV). Sister White reflected, “Amid all His physical pain and mental anguish, He had a thoughtful care for His mother” (The Desire of Ages, p. 151, 1898). Even in His final moments, obedience was not weakness, but love embodied.

The home is life’s first classroom, where obedience and love are practiced and shaped. Sister White observed, “Respect for authority prepares children to honor God and obey His commandments” (Child Guidance, p. 87, 1954). This love is not confined within four walls; it flows outward to neighbors and communities. “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Leviticus 19:18, KJV). In honoring parents, we learn how to honor God and extend compassion to others.

This commandment is more than ancient law—it is a living picture of divine love. From the streets of Jerusalem to the cross of Calvary, Christ showed us what honor looks like in action. And now you know. The truth the Spirit has made known.

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