By the grace of the Lord, the members and Bible workers received joyful news from our General Conference. They were willing to send Pastor Larry Watts, who is the North American Regional Leader and a member of the General Conference ministerial department, to conduct a seminar and youth conference in India.

On the 2nd of May, 2011, Pastor Larry Watts arrived in India. That very same day he started the Bible seminar with the wonderful words from the testimonies of Sister E. G. White:

“We are in the great Day of Atonement, and the sacred work of Christ for the people of God that is going on at the present time in the heavenly sanctuary, should be our constant study.” –Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 520

He explained this very clearly and in a simple way, with many pictures. Our brethren easily understand his teaching, because the pictures helped to illustrate his talks. It is a very good teaching method.  Once again we reviewed the topic of the Day of Atonement and what happens in the outer court, the holy place, and the most holy place.  The work of the heavenly High Priest, our Saviour Jesus Christ, is amazing in saving those who follow Him faithfully.

From May 2 – 7, 2011, we learned lessons on the followings topics:

  1. Biblical Archaeology – Noah’s Ark
  2. The Day of Atonement
  3. Hermeneutics
  4. What will happen soon to give a revelation of God to mankind

When Brother Larry explained Biblical archaeology, we were shown pictures of Noah’s ark and Mount Ararat. We were taught how God destroyed the wicked people and cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, the life of Israel in Egypt, and the crossing of the Red Sea. Many interesting lessons were taught to us by our Brother, Larry Watts. Although he was very sick, he taught us wonderfully. We are very thankful to him and the General Conference leaders for this wonderful opportunity.

On the 8th and 9th of May 2011, he visited other places in the state of Meghalaya, 3000 km from us. He then returned to conduct a marriage ceremony for one of the members in another state called Karnataka. Afterwards we departed to our homes full of joy and blessings, and with these Bible words “Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually. The Lord be magnified.” Psalm 40:16. Amen.

Raj Israel

India