“And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41, 42 KJV). Among the most steadfast of Christ’s disciples was Lazarus of Bethany. From their first meetingContinue reading “The One Needful Thing”
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The Thing Cherished
“And when He was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” DA 518.1 The young man who asked this question was a ruler. He had great possessions, and occupied a position of responsibility. He sawContinue reading “The Thing Cherished”
The Father’s Example
“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein” (Luke 18:16, 17 KJV). Jesus wasContinue reading “The Father’s Example”
Governments and God’s Kingdom
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the worldContinue reading “Governments and God’s Kingdom”
Believe, live by faith
“Believe to the saving of the soul“… “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having an high priest over the house of God; let us drawContinue reading “Believe, live by faith”
Real Treasure, Power, All Yours: How
“And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, becauseContinue reading “Real Treasure, Power, All Yours: How”
Leaving Galilee: The Last Time
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”