The Master Teacher (continued) “Never man spake like this Man.” The Transforming Power of Christ Of the twelve disciples, four were to act a leading part, each in a distinct line. In preparation for this, Christ taught them, foreseeing all. James, destined to swift-coming death by the sword; John, longest of the brethren to followContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #17”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #15
The Master Teacher (continued) “Never man spake like this Man.” Chapter 8—The Teacher Sent From God He who seeks to transform humanity must himself understand humanity. Only through sympathy, faith, and love can men be reached and uplifted. Here Christ stands revealed as the master teacher; of all that ever dwelt on the earth, HeContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #15”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #14
The Master Teacher “Never man spake like this Man.” Chapter 8—The Teacher Sent From God “Consider Him.” “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. In the Teacher sent from God, heaven gave to men its best and greatest. He who had stood in theContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #14”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #12
Moses, Powerful Through Faith Younger than Joseph or Daniel was Moses when removed from the sheltering care of his childhood home; yet already the same agencies that shaped their lives had molded his. Only twelve years did he spend with his Hebrew kindred; but during these years was laid the foundation of his greatness; itContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #12”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #11
Elisha, Faithful in Little Things The early years of the prophet Elisha were passed in the quietude of country life, under the teaching of God and nature and the discipline of useful work. In a time of almost universal apostasy his father’s household were among the number who had not bowed the knee to Baal.Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #11”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #9
Daniel, an Ambassador of Heaven Daniel and his companions in Babylon were, in their youth, apparently more favored of fortune than was Joseph in the earlier years of his life in Egypt; yet they were subjected to tests of character scarcely less severe. From the comparative simplicity of their Judean home these youth of royalContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #9”
It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #7
Chapter 6—The Schools of the Prophets “They sat down at Thy feet; everyone shall receive of Thy words.” Wherever in Israel God’s plan of education was carried into effect, its results testified of its Author. But in very many households the training appointed by Heaven, and the characters thus developed, were alike rare. God’s planContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #7”