That prophecy is a part of
God's revelation to man; that it is included in that
Scripture which is profitable for instruction (2 Tim.
3:16); that it is designed for us and our children
(Deut. 29:29); that so far from being enshrouded in
impenetrable mystery, it is that which especially
constitutes the word of God as a lamp to our feet and a
light to our path. (Ps. 119:105; 2 Peter 1:19); that a
blessing is pronounced upon those who study it (Rev.
1:1-3); and that, consequently, it is to be understood
by the people of God sufficiently to show them their
position in the world's history and the special duties
required at their hands. (1914 [Yearbook,] p. 293)
