And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, KJV). As the close of His ministry drew near, there was a change in Christ’s manner of labor. Heretofore He had sought to shun excitement and publicity. HeContinue reading “Leaving Galilee: The Last Time”
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Not Fear, But Love and Trust
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’sContinue reading “Not Fear, But Love and Trust”
The Shepherd’s Life for His Sheep
“I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” “I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine. As the Father knoweth Me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down My life for the sheep.” DA 476.1 Again Jesus found access to theContinue reading “The Shepherd’s Life for His Sheep”
Relentless Unbelief in the Face of Facts
“Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?“He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?” (John 9:26, 27 KJV) “As Jesus passed by, He saw a man which was blindContinue reading “Relentless Unbelief in the Face of Facts”
Abraham: Eyewitness of Glory
“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56, KJV). Jesus continued, drawing a sharp contrast between the position of the Jews and that of Abraham: “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad.” DA 468.3 Abraham had greatly desired toContinue reading “Abraham: Eyewitness of Glory”
Your Choice: True Disciple or Slave of Malice
“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.“They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be madeContinue reading “Your Choice: True Disciple or Slave of Malice”
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Matthew 9:13 KJV).