The Removing of Those Things That Are Shaken

Brother Sparks emphasizes that the Bible, particularly Hebrews 12:26-13:14, speaks of a coming great shaking of both earth and heaven, signifying the removal of all that is temporary and shakable. This impending upheaval coincides with the end of the Jewish dispensation and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, symbolizing the passing of earthly systems and the need for believers to focus on the eternal, heavenly city that cannot be shaken. He warns that this shaking will extend beyond the material realm to spiritual and universal realms, requiring believers to have their roots firmly in the eternal and unseen. Brother Sparks highlights signs indicating the nearing end times, including the rise of anti-Christ and false displays of divine power, such as calling down fire from heaven. He stresses that believers will face accountability for what they have received from God—His Word, ministry, and spiritual truths—and that their faith and spiritual experience will be tested to reveal what is truly genuine. The emphasis is on the necessity of real, living faith, and the danger of fixed traditions or superficial profession. The Lord’s work involves sifting and stripping away everything that is not eternal, urging believers to examine their hearts and spiritual reality, preparing for the Lord’s imminent return and the final kingdom that cannot be shaken.

Outline of Main Points

• The coming great shaking of earth and heaven signifies the removal of all that is temporary.
• This shaking is linked to the end of the Jewish dispensation and Jerusalem’s destruction in 70 AD.
• Believers are called to focus on the eternal, heavenly city that cannot be shaken.
• The end times will include signs such as the rise of anti-Christ and false divine displays.
• Believers will be held accountable for what they have received from God—His Word and ministry.
• Spiritual testing will reveal the authenticity of faith and spiritual life.
• Superficial profession will fall away; true, living faith will be refined through trials.
• The Lord’s work involves sifting, stripping, and emphasizing the eternal over the temporal.
• Preparation for Christ’s return requires genuine spiritual reality and readiness.