In 1985, Julie Gold wrote and composed the song “From a distance” that became sadly famous six years later, when the second Gulf War took place.
The lyrics of this song will be used in this sermonette as a starting point to describe the conditions in the world today with their cause; and will also refer to how it will be, when Jesus Christ will have established the kingdom of God here on earth.

The Last Great Day symbolizes the period of the “Great White Throne Judgment”, and is the crowning achievement in God’s plan for the salvation of all of mankind and the building of His exceedingly extended Family, consisting of righteous God beings who will be perfect in character. This high holy Sabbath follows directly the Feast of Tabernacles. An overview of its meaning is given in this message.

What led to the enormous inclination of the famous landmark of Pisa in the past centuries and could it have been avoided? How, on the other hand, does God proceed in the construction of His spiritual house – His Church? His construction principles are discussed in more detail.

The sermonette deals with a major reason why God confronts a person called out of the world with regular and varied tests. In addition, an interesting analogy with regard to the gems created by God is discussed in parallel. So what do humans and gems have in common?

When God has called a man to salvation and he has become assured of that calling, then it is important to respond to it in the right way. But what means this? The sermonette gives the answer and also shows how it is possible to anchor the calling at three main objectives.