The Bible as an Educator (Continued) “When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Chapter 20—Bible Teaching and Study “Incline thine ear unto wisdom;”“search for her as for hid treasures.” In childhood, youth, and manhood, Jesus studied the Scriptures. AsContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #41”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #3
Chapter 2—The Eden School “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom.” The system of education instituted at the beginning of the world was to be a model for man throughout all aftertime. As an illustration of its principles a model school was established in Eden, the home of our first parents. The Garden of EdenContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #3”
The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 3
While the Waldenses regarded the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, they were not blind to the importance of a contact with the world, a knowledge of men and of active life, in expanding the mind and quickening the perceptions. From their schools in the mountains some of the youth were sent toContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Waldenses—Chapter 4, Part 3”
Power in Teaching Truth, Not Tradition
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, IContinue reading “Power in Teaching Truth, Not Tradition”
Wilderness School
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” (2 Peter 1:4 KJV). In the natural order of things, [John the Baptist] the son of Zacharias would have been educated for theContinue reading “Wilderness School”
Rules that Must Be Broken
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye” (Psalms 32:8 KJV). “The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts ofContinue reading “Rules that Must Be Broken”
Crowned with Divine Wisdom and Grace
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him” (Luke 2:40 KJV). The childhood and youth of Jesus were spent in a little mountain village. There was no place on earth that would not have been honored by His presence. The palaces of kingsContinue reading “Crowned with Divine Wisdom and Grace”