This experience of the Israelites was written for the instruction of those who should live in the last days. Before the overflowing scourge shall come upon the dwellers of the earth, the Lord calls upon all who are Israelites indeed to prepare for that event. To parents He sends the warning cry: Gather your children into your own houses; gather them away from those who are disregarding the commandments of God, who are teaching and practicing evil. Get out of the large cities as fast as possible. Establish church schools. Give your children the word of God as the foundation of all their education. This is full of beautiful lessons, and if pupils make it their study in the primary grade below, they will be prepared for the higher grade above. {6T 195.1}

Denne israelitternes erfaring blev skrevet til lærdom for dem, der skulle leve i de sidste dage. Inden den susende svøbe går frem over jordens beboere, vil Herren opfordre alle, der i sandhed er israelitter, til at berede sig for denne begivenhed. Til forældre sender han det advarende råb: Saml jeres børn i jeres egne huse; tag dem bort fra sådanne, som ikke ænser Guds befalinger, som lærer og øver det onde. Forlad de store byer så hurtigt som muligt. Opret menighedsskoler. Giv jeres børn Guds ord som grundlag for al deres uddannelse. Dette ord er fuldt af skønne lærdomme og dersom eleverne gør det til deres studium i begynderklassen hernede, vil de være forberedt til den højeste klasse hisset.