Dr. Mark Finley recently led a five-night series called Astonishing Discoveries and Prophecies at the St. Louis Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, where Pastor Mark Tagaloa, from the Iowa-Missouri Conference, serves as lead pastor. The meetings were held on June 12, 14, 15, 17, and 18, and focused on how history and archaeology support the Bible.
“There was a welcoming spirit in the room as people visited with one another before and after the meeting,” said Craig Carr, Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Mid-America Union Conference. Each night began with a friendly greeting from Dr. Finley, who introduced the evening’s topic. His wife, Ernestine “Teeny” Finley, also gave short talks about living a healthy and happy life using natural foods and remedies.
PC: Bernard Morris
The presentations explored ancient Egypt, the Valley of the Kings, and discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Finley showed how these findings support the truth of Scripture.
He also shared stories from his travels to places like Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, and Corinth, following the path of the Apostle Paul and highlighting how Paul’s message still matters today.
Each night ended with an invitation to trust in God, who has always been part of human history. The series pointed to the books of Daniel and Revelation as keys to understanding Earth’s final events.
This series helped prepare the way for Elder Ted Wilson’s Revelation of Hope meetings, happening nightly from June 20–28.
PC: Bernard Morris
PC: Bernard Morris
