Any given doctrine must be built layer by layer, combining and comparing scriptures rather than allowing a single scripture to determine the doctrine. When we understand that porneia includes all the hideous perverted sexual sins that go beyond ordinary adultery- including bestiality, pedophilia, homosexuality, incest, and every other imaginable sexual perversion, we understand that Jesus gave a greater latitude and flexibility in these divorce decisions than we had earlier assumed (based exclusively upon adulterous 'fraud'). Any violence against the marriage contract (stemming from unconversion) would constitute grounds for divorce, and would permit the converted partner to remarry. Mutual access to the tree of life (God's Holy Spirit) gives marriage the best (actually the only) chance to succeed.

God's called and chosen people are being prepared, under Christ's direction, to become His perfect and faithful helpmate for eternity. Revelation 19:1-8 teaches that the Bride "has made herself ready" through humble, cooperative participation in Christ's ongoing work of spiritual refinement. The speaker draws a parallel of the Church's preparation with Moses' training under God's holiness, maintaining that believers today must also make decisions in harmony with God's will. We could describe the Feast as both a time of joy as well as a spiritual boot camp, set apart for rejoicing, renewal, and intensive preparation for divine service. President Ronald Reagan's 1993 address at the Citadel provides a powerful allegory for followers of Christ to exercise readiness and character formation. The self-sacrifice of Arland D. Williams Jr, giving his life to save others, affirms that godly character is forged through countless, small, faithful choices made long before great tests arise. Reagan's later letter announcing his Alzheimer's diagnosis similarly serves as a lesson in humility, courage, and selfless concern for others, qualities essential for the Bride of Christ. Our forebears on the Sinai broke their sacred covenant with Almighty God, but the Israel of God, His called-out church, are admonished to stay steadfast and worthy. Passages from Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Corinthians, and Revelation reveal Almighty God's eternal purpose: to form a perfected people "in His image," joined with Christ as one. In his article, "Preparing the Bride," John Ritenbaugh declared that the Church's calling is not to worldly achievement, but to spiritual preparation through steadfast faith, growth in godly character, and unity with Christ. God's people are admonished to "hold fast," rejoicing in their calling, using the Feast to

This insightful message delivered on the seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles, explores the compelling spiritual significance of the ancient water-pouring ceremony from the Pool of Siloam, culminating in Jesus' declaration in John 7:37-39 that He was the true source of living water dispensing the Holy Spirit - fulfilling Irael's Messianic hope. This ritual foreshadows God's plan to prepare the Church as the Bride of Christ by refining her faith, obedience, and spiritual discipline, enabling her to be united with Him at His return. I Corinthians 2:11-13 teaches us that our daily choices build character that will endure divine testing providing Christ is the exclusive foundation. By aligning with God's divine order, we do our part in yielding to this active preparation. Isaiah 9-12 and Jeremiah 30-31 present prophesies Christ's role as the Word, orchestrating historical event to restore physical Israel as well as all creation under His government of peace. As Jesus Christ's perfected helpmate, the Bride will share in a redemptive mission, assisting, and teaching truth to the post-Tribulation remnant of Israel as well as preparing the splendiferous Holy City. The Eighth Day festival anticipates the universal offer of salvation, with the Bride, patterned after the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31, actively serving alongside Christ. God's chosen saints should rejoice in their role, inviting all to partake of the "water of life" (Revelation 22:17) which symbolizes salvation and eternal unity with God's purpose.