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The Sanctuary of our BodyThe Sanctuary of our Body

THE THIRD TEMPLETHE THIRD TEMPLE

Series 10 Series 10

The Urinary System The Urinary System By : sister roseBy : sister rose

The Urinary SystemThe Urinary System

Operates and Functions likeOperates and Functions like(The Tribe of Gad)(The Tribe of Gad)

“Trample on but overcomesTrample on but overcomes”

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Genesis 49:19Genesis 49:19

Gad, a troop shall overcome him: Gad, a troop shall overcome him:

but he shall but he shall

overcome at the last. overcome at the last.

Deuteronomy 33:20Deuteronomy 33:20--2121

And of Gad he said Blessed [be] he that And of Gad he said Blessed [be] he that

enlargeth Gad; he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth enlargeth Gad; he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth

the arm with the arm with the crown of the head. And he the crown of the head. And he

provided the first part for himselfprovided the first part for himself, because there, , because there,

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provided the first part for himselfprovided the first part for himself, because there, , because there,

[in] [in] a portion of the lawgiver, [was he] seated; a portion of the lawgiver, [was he] seated;

and he came with the heads of the peopleand he came with the heads of the people, he , he

executed the justice of the LORD, and his executed the justice of the LORD, and his

judgments with Israeljudgments with Israel. .

The Urinary System The Urinary System URINARY SYSTEM DEFINITIONURINARY SYSTEM DEFINITION

The function of the urinary system,The function of the urinary system,

rids the body of nitrogenous wastes while rids the body of nitrogenous wastes while

regulating water, electrolyte, and regulating water, electrolyte, and

acidacid--base balance of the blood. base balance of the blood.

The The kidneyskidneys and and bladderbladder together with their together with their

connecting tubes, is to maintain the body’s connecting tubes, is to maintain the body’s

internal balance of internal balance of

water and salts. water and salts.

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water and salts. water and salts.

The urinary system works with the The urinary system works with the lungs,lungs,

skinskin, and , and intestinesintestines--all of which also excrete all of which also excrete

wasteswastes-- to keep the chemicals and water in to keep the chemicals and water in

your body balanced.your body balanced.

This system removes a type of waste called This system removes a type of waste called

urea from your blood. urea from your blood.

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THE URINARY SYSTEM LIKETHE URINARY SYSTEM LIKE THE TRIBE OF GAD “TRAMPLETHE TRIBE OF GAD “TRAMPLE ON ON

BUT OVERCOMES AT LAST”BUT OVERCOMES AT LAST”(Genesis 49:19) (Genesis 30:10-11) (Isaiah 43:25)

"I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake, "I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake,

and will not remember thy sins." and will not remember thy sins." TThis system eliminates nitrogenous his system eliminates nitrogenous

wastes from the body; regulates water, electrolyte, and acidwastes from the body; regulates water, electrolyte, and acid--base balance base balance

of the blood. Also removes waste called urea from the blood, is made up of of the blood. Also removes waste called urea from the blood, is made up of

the the organs, tubes, musclesorgans, tubes, muscles, and , and nervesnerves that create, that create, sstore and carry urine. tore and carry urine.

These include These include two kidneystwo kidneys, , two ureterstwo ureters, ,

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These include These include two kidneystwo kidneys, , two ureterstwo ureters, ,

or ducts, or ducts, the bladder, two sphincter muscles the bladder, two sphincter muscles and and the urethrathe urethra, through , through

which it is discharged from the body.which it is discharged from the body.

There are two kidneys in the human body. They are the most important There are two kidneys in the human body. They are the most important

part of the part of the urinary systemurinary system. . The function of the kidneys is The function of the kidneys is regulation of regulation of

electrolyteselectrolytes, maintaining of acid, maintaining of acid--base balance, base balance, regulation of blood regulation of blood

pressurepressure, production of urine, etc. , production of urine, etc.

The kidneys help excrete urea and ammonium from the body and The kidneys help excrete urea and ammonium from the body and

reabsorb waterreabsorb water, , glucoseglucose and and amino acidsamino acids. .

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Through the sacrifice of

redemption,

He (Jesus)

The right kidney is in

contact with the liver

In features of Ureters

third layer is call Adventitia:

Fibrous coat with blood vessels,

nerves and lymphatic

He (Jesus)

was therefore strong to

execute justice upon

them that despised

God's mercy.

Kidneys are also going to

regulate the volume of blood.

Another huge function is

to get rid of toxin, normal

metabolic wastes, excess water

and ions from

the body.

The Kidneys:The Kidneys:Here is the Symbol of our Here is the Symbol of our Saviour’sSaviour’s Hiding Power!Hiding Power!

(One who was overcome by a troop but, at the last became the victor).(One who was overcome by a troop but, at the last became the victor).

Kidney: Cleanser of the BloodKidney: Cleanser of the Blood(Hebrew 9:22-23)

And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is

no remission. [It was] therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens no remission. [It was] therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens

should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices

than these. than these.

and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

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and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.Margin..(1 John 1:7)

That pierced side whence flowed the crimson stream that reconciled man That pierced side whence flowed the crimson stream that reconciled man

to Godto God——there is the Saviour’s glory, there “the hiding of His power.” there is the Saviour’s glory, there “the hiding of His power.”

“Mighty to save,” through the sacrifice of redemption, “Mighty to save,” through the sacrifice of redemption,

He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God’s He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God’s

mercy. And the tokens of His humiliation are His highest honor; through mercy. And the tokens of His humiliation are His highest honor; through

the eternal ages the wounds of Calvary will show forth His praise and the eternal ages the wounds of Calvary will show forth His praise and

declare His power.declare His power.——{Great Controversy 674}. {Heaven 131.3} (Habakkuk 3:4)

The Kidney8

The

kidneys

But one of the soldiers with a

spear pierced his side, and

forthwith came there out blood

and water.

(John 19:34)

right ureter veins artery left ureter

monitor

and

maintain

the

chemical

make-up

of the

blood.

The kidneys, The kidneys, which maintain the which maintain the purity and constancy of our internal fluidspurity and constancy of our internal fluids, ,

are perfect examples of homeostatic organs. Much like sanitation workers who keep are perfect examples of homeostatic organs. Much like sanitation workers who keep a city’s water a city’s water

supply drinkable and dispose of its wastesupply drinkable and dispose of its waste, the kidneys are usually unappreciated until there is a , the kidneys are usually unappreciated until there is a

malfunction and “internal garbage” piles up. malfunction and “internal garbage” piles up.

Every day, the kidneys filter gallons of fluid from the bloodstreamEvery day, the kidneys filter gallons of fluid from the bloodstream. .

They then process this filtrate, allowing wastes and excess ions to leave the body in urine while They then process this filtrate, allowing wastes and excess ions to leave the body in urine while

returning needed substances to the blood in just the right proportions. Althoughreturning needed substances to the blood in just the right proportions. Although

the lungs ( A symbol of the Candlestick)the lungs ( A symbol of the Candlestick) ((see .Series # 6) andand

the skin (A symbol of Christ coveringthe skin (A symbol of Christ covering) (see .Series # 4) also play roles in also play roles in excretion, excretion,

the kidneys bear the major responsibility for eliminating nitrogenous the kidneys bear the major responsibility for eliminating nitrogenous (nitrogen(nitrogen--containing)containing)

wastes, toxins, and drugs from the bodywastes, toxins, and drugs from the body. . (A symbol of our unrighteousness)(A symbol of our unrighteousness)

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We are to say, “He died for me. He bore my soul’s disgrace, that in His name I might be We are to say, “He died for me. He bore my soul’s disgrace, that in His name I might be

an overcomer and be exalted to His throne.” an overcomer and be exalted to His throne.”

{Our Father Cares 138.4}The kidneys receive some protection from the lower part of The kidneys receive some protection from the lower part of

the rib cage the rib cage (A symbol of Christ Redemption and Reconciliation for what was Lost)(A symbol of Christ Redemption and Reconciliation for what was Lost)

12 rib 12 rib (A symbol disciples and Israel ) (A symbol disciples and Israel ) Matthew 10:2-4 Genesis 49:1-27

to the to the Lumbar 3 vertebraLumbar 3 vertebra; ; (A Symbol of the books of the Major Prophet)(A Symbol of the books of the Major Prophet)

(they heard the prophets word fulfill during His ministry for 3 years)(they heard the prophets word fulfill during His ministry for 3 years)(Luke 24:44-47)

1212cm cm (5 inches) (5 inches) long, (A symbol of Christ Ministry in 12 cities) long, (A symbol of Christ Ministry in 12 cities)

66cmcm (2.5 inches) wide (2.5 inches) wide (6 is the number of man/ 6 hours hour (6 is the number of man/ 6 hours hour SaviourSaviour was on the cross), was on the cross),

andand 33cm (1 inch) :(A symbol of His Fullnescm (1 inch) :(A symbol of His Fullness and Power to save man) Power to save man) (Colossian 2:9)

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology six Edition pg. 456

The kidneys extend from the The kidneys extend from the 12rib12rib toto thethe L3L3 (Lumbar) (Lumbar) vertebravertebra; ;

thus they receive some protection from the lower part of the rib cage.thus they receive some protection from the lower part of the rib cage.

Because it is crowded by the liver, Because it is crowded by the liver, the rightthe right kidney is positioned slightly lower than the left. An kidney is positioned slightly lower than the left. An

adult kidney is about adult kidney is about 12cm12cm (5 inches) (5 inches) long, long,

6cm6cm (2.5 inches) wide, (2.5 inches) wide, andand 3cm 3cm (1 inch) (1 inch) thick about the side of a large thick about the side of a large barbar ofof soapsoap. .

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology six Edition pg. 456

(Malachi 3:2-3 Margin….) for he [is] like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: for he [is] like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silversit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver

It also control what is removed from the blood as waste products It also control what is removed from the blood as waste products

(Waste products: A symbol of our uncleanness). (Waste products: A symbol of our uncleanness).

Most of the fluid that passes through the kidneys is cleaned and returned to the bloodstream. Most of the fluid that passes through the kidneys is cleaned and returned to the bloodstream. (His (His

Blood Purified us from all unrighteousness)Blood Purified us from all unrighteousness)

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Blood Purified us from all unrighteousness)Blood Purified us from all unrighteousness)

It’sIt’s surrounded by surrounded by a mass of fata mass of fat and loose areola tissue. and loose areola tissue.

(Fat: A symbol of sin burned at the brazen Altar)(Fat: A symbol of sin burned at the brazen Altar)

(Leviticus 4:35)

Ureters are 10 inch long tubes that carry urine from kidneys into urinary bladder.Ureters are 10 inch long tubes that carry urine from kidneys into urinary bladder.

The left is somewhat longer, and

narrower, than the right.

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CalcitriolCalcitriol, , reninrenin and and ErythropoietinErythropoietin [ih-rith-roh-poi-

i-tn, -poi-eet-n hormones hormones are produced are produced

by the kidney.by the kidney.

The blood seems to pass The blood seems to pass

through two distinct systems through two distinct systems

of capillary vessels in the of capillary vessels in the

kidneys,kidneys,

in its course from the arteries in its course from the arteries

to the veins. They take up to the veins. They take up

from the blood the water; from the blood the water;

they also eliminate from the they also eliminate from the

blood saline and waste blood saline and waste

matters, sugar, albumen, etc.matters, sugar, albumen, etc.

The kidneys and bladder control the balance of The kidneys and bladder control the balance of water water andand salt

(Water: A symbol of the Word unto Salvation)(Water: A symbol of the Word unto Salvation)

(Proverbs 18:4)

Look, thirsty, bewildered souls! Can ye not see the fountain of life, opened for the weary, wayworn Look, thirsty, bewildered souls! Can ye not see the fountain of life, opened for the weary, wayworn

traveler? Can ye not hear the voice of Mercy as she beckons to you, saying, traveler? Can ye not hear the voice of Mercy as she beckons to you, saying,

“ 'Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters;' 'whosoever will, let him take the water of life “ 'Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters;' 'whosoever will, let him take the water of life

freely'"? The waters of this fountain contain medicinal properties which will heal both spiritual and freely'"? The waters of this fountain contain medicinal properties which will heal both spiritual and

physical infirmities. Drink deep from the fountain opened for Judah and Jerusalem. Then you can physical infirmities. Drink deep from the fountain opened for Judah and Jerusalem. Then you can

take the refreshing cup to parched, fainting souls. take the refreshing cup to parched, fainting souls.

{Review and Herald, October 15, 1901 par. 10}

(Salt: A symbol of The Believers covered by the Blood of the Lamb(Salt: A symbol of The Believers covered by the Blood of the Lamb

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(Salt: A symbol of The Believers covered by the Blood of the Lamb(Salt: A symbol of The Believers covered by the Blood of the Lamb

the Christian Life) the Christian Life) (Matthew 5:13) (2 King 2:21)

Again: He illustrates the living reality of a Christian life by the saving properties Again: He illustrates the living reality of a Christian life by the saving properties of salt. of salt. "Ye are the "Ye are the

salt of the earth," He says; "but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted?" Solemn salt of the earth," He says; "but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted?" Solemn

question! If the saving principles of truth are not exemplified by professing Christians, what benefit question! If the saving principles of truth are not exemplified by professing Christians, what benefit

does the world derive from their lives? When salt has lost its savor, "it is thenceforth good for does the world derive from their lives? When salt has lost its savor, "it is thenceforth good for

nothing; but to be cast out, and to be trodden underfoot of men." When Christians do not reveal nothing; but to be cast out, and to be trodden underfoot of men." When Christians do not reveal

Christ, of what value are they? Are they not like savorless salt, "good for nothing"? But when they Christ, of what value are they? Are they not like savorless salt, "good for nothing"? But when they

reveal in their lives the saving principles of the truth, poor, sinreveal in their lives the saving principles of the truth, poor, sin--hardened souls are not left to perish hardened souls are not left to perish

in corruption. Good works are seen; for the living principles of righteousness cannot be hidden. The in corruption. Good works are seen; for the living principles of righteousness cannot be hidden. The

gospel acted is like salt which contains all its savor. It is powerful in the saving of souls. gospel acted is like salt which contains all its savor. It is powerful in the saving of souls.

{Review and Herald , October 15, 1901 par. 7}

�� Two Kidneys:Two Kidneys: The kidneys filter and clean the blood The kidneys filter and clean the blood (Leviticus 4:7, 18, 25, 30) (Jeremiah 3:22) (Leviticus 4:31; 7:30) (Psalm 37:20).

He had bright beams coming out of His side: He had bright beams coming out of His side:

and there was the hiding of His power. and there was the hiding of His power. (Habakkuk 3:4, margin)

That pierced side That pierced side (the Kidney(the Kidney) ) whence flowed the crimson stream that whence flowed the crimson stream that

reconciled man to Godreconciled man to God----there is the there is the Saviour'sSaviour's glory, there "the hiding of glory, there "the hiding of

His power." "Mighty to saveHis power." "Mighty to save," ," through the sacrifice of redemptionthrough the sacrifice of redemption, ,

He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God's He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God's

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He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God's He was therefore strong to execute justice upon them that despised God's

mercy. mercy.

And the tokens of His humiliation are His highest honor; And the tokens of His humiliation are His highest honor;

through the eternal ages the wounds of Calvary will show forth His praise through the eternal ages the wounds of Calvary will show forth His praise

and declare His powerand declare His power..

��Two Sphincter Muscles: Symbols of the Two Sphincter Muscles: Symbols of the PriestPriest(Leviticus 4:7)

And the priest shall put [some] of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense And the priest shall put [some] of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense

before the LORD, which [is] in the tabernacle of the congregationbefore the LORD, which [is] in the tabernacle of the congregation

�� The Bladder: The Bladder: The body reservoir:The body reservoir:(Romans 4:7-8)

[[Saying], Blessed [are] they whose iniquities are forgiven, Saying], Blessed [are] they whose iniquities are forgiven,

whose sins are covered. whose sins are covered.

Blessed [is] the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.Blessed [is] the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

The Lord did not The Lord did not lock the reservoir lock the reservoir of heaven after pouring his Spirit upon the early of heaven after pouring his Spirit upon the early

disciples. We, also, may receive of the fullness of his blessing. Heaven is full of the disciples. We, also, may receive of the fullness of his blessing. Heaven is full of the

treasures of his grace, and those who come to God in faith may claim all that he has treasures of his grace, and those who come to God in faith may claim all that he has

promised. If we do not have his power it is because of our spiritual lethargy, our promised. If we do not have his power it is because of our spiritual lethargy, our

indifference, our indolence. Let us come out of this formality and deadness. indifference, our indolence. Let us come out of this formality and deadness. {Review and

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indifference, our indolence. Let us come out of this formality and deadness. indifference, our indolence. Let us come out of this formality and deadness. {Review and

Herald, June 4, 1889 par. 7}

Is a Is a musculomembranous musculomembranous (mŭs'kyū(mŭs'kyū--lōlō--mem'brămem'bră--nŭsnŭs), sac for the urine; sac for the urine;

and as its size, position, and relations vary according to the amount of fluid it contains. and as its size, position, and relations vary according to the amount of fluid it contains.

The bladder expelled from the body through the process of urination. The bladder expelled from the body through the process of urination.

The bladder or urinary bladder is the organ where the excreted urine by the kidneys is The bladder or urinary bladder is the organ where the excreted urine by the kidneys is

collected before being disposed off by urination. The bladder is a muscular organ that is collected before being disposed off by urination. The bladder is a muscular organ that is

elastic (distensible) in nature. The bladder is located on the pelvic floor. In males, the elastic (distensible) in nature. The bladder is located on the pelvic floor. In males, the

base of the bladder is between the rectum and pubic symphysis. In females, it is below the base of the bladder is between the rectum and pubic symphysis. In females, it is below the

uterus etc. In infants and young children, uterus etc. In infants and young children,

the bladder is located in the abdomen even if it is empty.the bladder is located in the abdomen even if it is empty.

�� The Urethra: The Urethra: (Leviticus 6:30) (1 John 1:9)

the two tubes which convey the urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. Each the two tubes which convey the urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. Each

commences within the sinus of the corresponding kidney as a number of commences within the sinus of the corresponding kidney as a number of short cupshort cup--shaped shaped

tubestubes, termed calyces, which encircle the renal papillæ. , termed calyces, which encircle the renal papillæ.

Since a single calyx may enclose more than one papilla the calyces are generally fewer in Since a single calyx may enclose more than one papilla the calyces are generally fewer in

number than the pyramidsnumber than the pyramids——the the former varying from former varying from seven to thirteenseven to thirteen, the , the latter from latter from

eight to eighteeneight to eighteen. The calyces join to form two or three short tubes, and these unite to . The calyces join to form two or three short tubes, and these unite to

form a funnelform a funnel--shaped dilatation, wide above and narrow below, named the renal pelvis, shaped dilatation, wide above and narrow below, named the renal pelvis,

which is situated partly inside and partly outside the renal sinus. It is usually placed on a which is situated partly inside and partly outside the renal sinus. It is usually placed on a

level with the spinous process of thelevel with the spinous process of the

first lumbar vertebra first lumbar vertebra (the base on the altar of sacrifice)(the base on the altar of sacrifice)

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first lumbar vertebra first lumbar vertebra (the base on the altar of sacrifice)(the base on the altar of sacrifice)

(Malachi 4:1-3) (Ezekiel 28:12-19)

Then come, and seek, and find. Then come, and seek, and find. The reservoir of power is open, is full and freeThe reservoir of power is open, is full and free. Come with . Come with

humble hearts, not thinking that you must do some good thing to merit the favor of God, humble hearts, not thinking that you must do some good thing to merit the favor of God,

or that you must make yourself better before you can come to Christ. You can never do or that you must make yourself better before you can come to Christ. You can never do

anything to better your condition. In the name of Jesus, come with full assurance of faith, anything to better your condition. In the name of Jesus, come with full assurance of faith,

because you are a sinner; for Christ said, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to because you are a sinner; for Christ said, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to

repentance." Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. You are to ask, to seek, to repentance." Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. You are to ask, to seek, to

knock, and to believe that you are accepted through Christ Jesus, trusting him alone to do knock, and to believe that you are accepted through Christ Jesus, trusting him alone to do

those things for you which you can never do for yourself. those things for you which you can never do for yourself. {ST, August 22, 1892 par. 3} when the righteous are delivered, ashes will be the only reminder of sin and sinners.when the righteous are delivered, ashes will be the only reminder of sin and sinners.

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Next Week:Next Week:

The Sanctuary of our BodyThe Sanctuary of our Body

The Third TempleThe Third Temple

Series 11 and 12Series 11 and 12

The Male and Female Reproductive Systems Systems

Operates and Functions likeOperates and Functions like(The Two Half Tribes)(The Two Half Tribes)(Ephraim was replaced by Joseph)(Ephraim was replaced by Joseph)

(and Dan by Manasseh)(and Dan by Manasseh)

“ Fruitful and Causing to forget“ Fruitful and Causing to forget””