EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
John, Duke - Joseph of Arimathea
John, Duke
John, Duke, elector of Saxony GC 199, 207, 209
John, First Epistle of
John, First Epistle of: burden of AA 553-4; GC 472; SL 68, 81; 8T 241-2
writing of, circumstances of AA 548-56; SL 75
written in his old age 7BC 947; 2SM 223
John, Gospel of
John, Gospel of: can bear most searching and critical investigation FE 407
John referred to in, as disciple whom Jesus loved SL 79
no terms used in, that cannot be easily comprehended FE 407
Waldenses memorized GC 68
John, Second Epistle of
John, Second Epistle of: burden of AA 548, 553-4; GC 472; SL 68, 81; 8T 241-2
written to woman helper in gospel work AA 554; SL 64
John, Third Epistle of
John, Third Epistle of, burden of AA 548, 553-4; GC 472; SL 68, 81; 8T 241-2
Johnson, Vt.
Johnson, Vt. LS 133-4; 2SG 131, 146
John the Baptist
John the Baptist DA 97-113, 132-39, 214-25; GW 54-7; 8T 331-4
1. Biog.—before public ministry
1. Biog.—before public ministry
birth of, like that of Isaac DA 97-9
books studied by 5BC 1115
born of aged parents 5BC 1114; CG 23; DA 97
characters of men studied by CT 446; 8T 221-2
child of miracle CG 23
childhood and youth of DA 101-2
early life of, spent in wilderness DA 101-2; Te 91
early training of, received from parents 8T 221
education of 5BC 1115; CT 445-6; DA 100-3; FE 310; MH 379; 8T 221, 331
no human scholarship in 2SM 148
not obtained in any earthly school 5BC 1115
not obtained in schools at Jerusalem FE 423
not received in schools of rabbis CT 446; DA 101, 453; FE 310; 2SM 152
Gabriel’s message to Zacharias re CD 225; CG 22-3; CT 446; DA 101, 219, 231; MH 379; 3T 62; Te 292
God directed, to dwell in wilderness DA 150
God was teacher of 2SM 148
interested in what happened in world CT 446; 8T 221-2
Isaiah’s portrayal of Messiah’s glory studied by DA 103
learned in wilderness message that he was to bear FE 109
life of: first 30 years of 5BC 1115
greater portion of, spent in wilderness 8T 221
humility and self-denial marked 5BC 1119
not spent in ascetic gloom, idleness, or selfish isolation CT 446; DA 102; GW 57; 8T 221
one of sorrow DA 220
lived amid rocks and mountains of wilderness 5BC 1115
mother of, kinswoman of Mary of Nazareth MH 372
nature studied by 5BC 1115; GW 54; 2SM 148; 4T 109; 8T 331
nature was teacher of 2SM 148
Nazarite from birth DA 102
need of, to control his appetites and passions DA 100
not exempt from temptation while in wilderness DA 102
not to connect himself with rabbis FE 310
OT Scriptures studied by 5BC 1115
parents of, aged when he was born 5BC 1114; CG 22-3; DA 97
private life of, spent in wilderness of Judea DA 109
reared in country 5BC 1115; CG 23
revelations of God in nature studied by GW 54; 8T 331
scrolls of prophets studied by DA 103; GW 54; 8T 331
taught of God in his desert life GW 54; 8T 331
trained in wilderness for God’s service FE 423
unfolding of events watched by, from his quiet retreat CT 446; 8T 221-2
vision of, Spirit illuminated CT 446; DA 102; 8T 222
why, separated himself from friends and relatives 4T 108
wilderness life of, favorable to habits of simplicity and self-denial CT 445-6
wine and strong drink not to be used by CD 225; DA 100, 149; MH 333; 3T 62; Te 270
Zacharias and Elisabeth faithful in rearing CG 23
Zacharias’s prophecy re DA 100
2. Biog.—days of ministry
angels ministered to DA 104
asked if he was Christ 5T 224
astonished men by his knowledge of Scriptures CT 446-7
austere piety of, contrasted with Christ’s feasting with publicans and sinners DA 276
baptism of: dilemma of priests re DA 593-4
symbolized cleansing from sin DA 104
why Pharisees sought DA 105
bore witness to Christ COL 274
bribe refused by DA 178
called things by right names 1T 321
called to: greatest work ever committed to men DA 100
witness to Christ as Light of world SD 281
camel-hair garment worn by DA 102; 3T 62
Christ and, priests and rulers tried to create division between DA 181
Christ baptized by 5BC 1077-8; DA 109-13; EW 153-4; GC 347; Te 274, 284
Christ exalted by, as Saviour 8T 333-4
Christ recognized as Redeemer by DA 112
Christ’s first advent heralded by DA 104, 508; EW 154, 230
clothing of: contrasted with that of priests and rulers DA 219; 3T 62
harmonized with character of his mission DA 218-9
rebuked extravagance and display DA 100-1; 3T 62; Te 91
was plain DA 100
was that of ancient prophets DA 102, 104
commission of 2SM 148
counsel given to Herod by, angered Herodias PK 141
declared himself unworthy to unloose Christ’s sandals DA 136; GW 143
example of self-denial and self-sacrifice TM 421
expected Christ to: set up His kingdom Ed 157
take David’s throne DA 215
favor of men not courted by 5BC 1119
feared not to speak of sin of Herod Antipas GW 149
fearlessness of, in preaching truth GW 149
first in heralding Christ’s kingdom DA 214
forerunner of Christ COL 78; DA 44, 97, 178, 218, 231; EW 233, 259; FE 310; GC 369; GW 143; PK 141, 715-6; 1SM 410; SR 358; 4T 109; 5T 224; 8T 221; TM 64
gladly welcomed One whose way he had prepared DA 179
heard of Christ’s first visit to Passover at Jerusalem DA 109
herald of Christ’s first advent DA 220
Herod Antipas reproved by, for marriage with Herodias DA 214; 2SM 149-51
Herod Antipas trembled at GW 55
Herodias’s anger toward, did not cause him to fear GW 149
home of, in wilderness DA 101-2; GW 77; 4T 109
influence of, once greater than that of rulers, priests, or princes DA 178
priests and rabbis jealous of DA 181
Jews called in vain by, to repentance MB 2
kings rebuked by, for their iniquity GW 55; 8T 332
labored in spirit and power of Elijah 5BC 1115; DA 104, 135, 217; EW 155, 259; 3T 61-2; Te 91
leather girdle worn by DA 102
men called to repentance by DA 104-5; MB 2
messenger announcing Christ’s first advent CG 22-3; EW 259
messenger of Jehovah DA 100
messenger preparing way of Lord 2SM 147
Messiah’s herald DA 133; Ed 157
ministry of: as herald of Christ 8T 331-2
much of, in territory of Herod Antipas east of Jordan DA 214
Jews on verge of revolution at beginning of DA 104
striking fulfillment of prophecy in 5BC 1115
not permitted to witness Christ’s miracles EW 154
no miracles performed by DA 219
Pharisees declared that devil possessed DA 276
Pharisees denounced, as fanatic DA 275
Pharisees sought to set disciples of, against Christ DA 275-6
Pharisees’ hypocrisy denounced by DA 275
preached and baptized at Bethabara DA 132-6
preached beside Jordan MB 2
at point only a few miles from Jericho DA 553
preaching of 5BC 1089-90; DA 100-8; 8T 332
charming power and boldness in 5T 226
classes of people who heard DA 105; GW 55; 2SM 148, 152; 8T 332
how Sadducees and Pharisees were affected by DA 105-6; 5T 225-6
Jewish rulers’ fears excited by DA 132
Nicodemus heard DA 171
no elaborate arguments or fine-spun theories used in GW 54; 8T 332
Sanhedrin investigated DA 132-7
startling and stern GW 54
was mostly in wilderness EW 154
whole Jewish nation stirred by DA 104; Ed 157; GW 54
prophecies studied anew by, after baptizing Christ DA 136
reply of, to his disciples’ complaint that people were turning to Christ DA 181; 5T 224
report of Christ’s success received by, with joy DA 181
resembled Elijah in manner and dress DA 104
Sanhedrin sent deputation of priests and Levites to DA 133-6
Sanhedrin’s authority not recognized by DA 132
Satan ready to urge upon, ambition of world’s conquerors DA 178
separated himself from friends and luxuries of life CT 445-6; 3T 62
sermon delivery by, described 2SM 149
sermons of, were plain, pointed, and convincing 5BC 1089
sign by which, recognized Christ DA 110; EW 153-4; SD 133
sign given to, by which to recognize Messiah 5BC 1078
silence and obscurity joyfully accepted by DA 179; GW 56
singular appearance of DA 104
sinners pointed to Christ by, with touching simplicity Ev 188
social conditions in time of DA 100, 104
spoke with heart-searching power of ancient prophets MB 2
sympathy for, Christ expressed DA 218
temperance principles practiced by MH 379; Te 91, 269
temptation brought by Satan to DA 179
30 years old when preaching at Bethabara DA 133
tide of popularity turned away from, to Christ DA 178; Ed 157
truth declared to kings and nobles by 2SM 149
two disciples of, directed by him to Christ DA 141
two phases of Christ’s work not clearly distinguished by DA 136
vision seen by, after he baptized Christ DA 112
voice in wilderness DA 97-108, 179; 8T 333
voice of, startling and stern and yet full of hope DA 104; 8T 332
work of: active thought and vigorous action required in Te 270
fruits of DA 108
greatest ever committed to men DA 100
highest qualities of mind and soul required by MH 379
not sufficient to lay foundation of church DA 181-2
physical energy and endurance demanded by MH 379
proof that, was not in vain AA 269
relation of, to that of Christ DA 178-82
response of the Jews to COL 277-8
Sanhedrin forced either to sanction or to reject DA 133
Satan’s great concern re DA 224
SDA are to do work similar to GW 55
3. Characteristics of
devotion of, to Christ is example for gospel workers DA 179
did not seek honor for himself DA 219
emptied of self DA 180; GW 56; 8T 334
faithful in things which are least AH 297
fearless before earthly monarchs DA 103; GW 54; 8T 332
fearless preacher of righteousness 5T 225
fearless reprover of iniquity DA 215
firmness and moral power characterized DA 224
had by nature faults and weaknesses common to man DA 179; GW 55; 8T 333
height of self-abnegation attained by GW 56
humility of DA 178-82, 436; Ed 157-8; GW 143; 5T 224; 8T 333
man of prayer GW 57
nobility revealed in, was of highest type DA 219
not an ordinary person 5BC 1114
not as reed swayed by wind DA 218
plain-spoken man DA 218; 1T 321
self-abnegation of DA 179-80, 218; Ed 156-7; GW 56; 8T 333
strength and decision of character developed by DA 102
transformed by divine love DA 179; GW 55-6; 8T 333
unawed by man because he had looked upon the Divine DA 103; GW 54; 8T 332
uncontaminated by selfishness and ambition DA 179
would not gratify his appetite 4T 108
would not indulge in ease 4T 108
would not place himself unnecessarily in way of temptation 4T 108
4. Disciple(s) of
allowed access to him in prison DA 214
Andrew formerly was DA 138-9, 141
Apollos formerly was AA 269
baptized by Paul at Ephesus AA 281-3
cherished unbelief re Christ DA 216
Christ mingled with, after His temptation DA 137
complained because men were following Christ GW 56; 8T 333
did not clearly understand Christ’s work DA 276
doubt assailed DA 214-5
fasting among DA 276
jealous of Christ’s growing popularity DA 178
John the apostle formerly was DA 138-9, 141
Nathanael formerly was DA 139
observed many rules prescribed by rabbis DA 276
Pharisees tried to set, against Christ DA 275-6
pointed by him to Christ EW 154
united with Christ after John’s death DA 361
5. His message
adultery of Herod Antipas rebuked by 2SM 151
cutting truths preached by, need of PK 140-1
doctrine of first advent preached by EW 259
Elijah message preached by 4BC 1184
Jews directed by, to Isaiah’s prophecy MB 2
Jews from many lands heard AA 281-2
message of: Christ’s teaching did not benefit rejecters of EW 259
faithful Jews gladly received AA 377
Herod Antipas heard 8T 332
part of work of gospel DA 135
to Pharisees and Sadducees 5T 225-6
message of repentance preached by 2SM 19
Messiah’s coming proclaimed by DA 104
no finespun theories presented by GW 54; 8T 332
pointed men to Christ as Lamb of God DA 136-8, 179-80; MB 2; 8T 333
pointed to Christ as Promised One DA 219
preacher of truth COL 277-8
sin rebuked fearlessly by DA 218; 1T 321
sinful indulgences rebuked by CD 225; 1T 321
testified boldly of Christ as Light of men PK 689
why Israel was called generation of vipers by DA 106
6. Imprisonment and death of
angels attended, to grave Ed 157
Christ did not interpose to deliver DA 224
Christ’s message of comfort to, during his imprisonment DA 216-20; MH 34-5
death of, Satan caused DA 224
despondency and doubt assailed, in prison DA 214
drank of cup of suffering which Christ was to drink DA 218
faith in Christ not surrendered by DA 216
fate of, mystery surrounding DA 223
gentle reproof given by Christ to DA 218
gloom and inaction of prison life weighed heavily on DA 214
Herod Antipas beheaded AA 143; 5BC 1094; 6BC 1067; DA 221-5, 411, 526, 718, 730; EW 154, 173; MH 478; SR 292; Te 49-52
because of his plain speaking PK 141
before Christ called His disciples apart to rest awhile DA 360; MH 56
before miraculous draft of fish DA 245
in early spring MH 56
while apostles were on first miss. tour DA 360
Herod Antipas imprisoned DA 214-21, 718; Ed 157; EW 154; MH 34-5
Herodias guilty of death of SR 424
imprisonment of, Levi-Matthew called by Christ during DA 276
messengers sent to Christ by, during his imprisonment DA 216-20; MH 34-5
mutilated body of, buried by his disciples DA 361
perplexed and troubled re Christ DA 215-6
questions of, how Christ answered DA 216-20
Satan’s efforts to overthrow DA 224
shared in sufferings of Christ DA 223; Ed 157-8
7. Miscellaneous
abstemious habits of, rebuked excesses of his time CD 225; DA 100-1
acquainted with events that marked Christ’s birth DA 109
applause of men not sought by 5BC 1119
arguments used by, not elaborate GW 54; 8T 332
as friend of bridegroom DA 179
austerity and isolation of, not example for people DA 150
beliefs of, re Christ DA 103, 136-7, 215-7, 220
believed to be Moses risen from the dead DA 135
Christ declared that there was none greater than DA 219; MH 379
Christ’s cousin DA 109
connecting link between two dispensations DA 220
disappointed bitterly in results of his mission DA 216
dwelt far above miasma of jealousy DA 179
educators represented, as ignorant CT 446; FE 448
Elijah not greater than DA 225; MH 478
Enoch not greater than DA 225; MH 478
faithful preachers must bear more pointed testimony than did 1T 321
filled with Spirit from birth DA 512; 3T 62; 4T 108
imprisonment and death of, caused many people to doubt his mission DA 411
Christ’s disciples disappointed by DA 249, 526; MH 56
looked upon King in His beauty 8T 331
men like, God calls for GW 150; PK 142
martyrdom of, example to persons suffering death afterwards for Christ DA 224; Ed 157-8
Messianic expectations of DA 103
mind of, closed to mass of Jewish traditions CT 445; FE 447
Spirit illuminated DA 220
mission of DA 100, 150; 2SM 147-8
all Israel stirred by DA 144
attested by miracle and prophecy DA 44
how Christ set His seal upon DA 178
kept before him from his childhood CT 446
Pharisees opposed DA 276
to arouse Jewish nation to prepare for Christ’s first advent 7T 139
to prepare people for Christ’s coming DA 100; 3T 62
nature of Messiah’s kingdom not fully understood by DA 103, 215
not acquainted with Christ until he baptized Him DA 109
priests and rulers silenced re COL 274
prophecy re, as Messiah’s herald DA 133
prophet AA 269; DA 101, 105, 134, 137, 180, 220; FE 310; GW 56; 8T 334
desert prophet DA 216
faithful prophet 5BC 1089
greatest of prophets GW 143; 5T 224
more than a prophet DA 220
one of greatest prophets COL 278; DA 181; Te 51
wilderness prophet DA 109, 134
wonderful prophet EW 154
rabbis and, contrast between DA 218
reformer DA 100, 181; 3T 62; Te 90-1
rejoiced to behold Christ DA 277
relationship of, to Messiah was clearly understood by him 8T 333
representative of: God’s people in last days DA 101; 3T 62; Te 91
people who preach doctrine of second advent EW 155; 8T 332
sense in which Christ’s humblest disciple was greater than EW 155
SDA publications have mission similar to that of 7T 139
SDA work similar to that of 8T 9, 332
special mission assigned by God to 5BC 1115; CG 23; GC 93
spirit and power of, God’s message for today proclaimed in PK 716
spiritual experience of, should be ours GW 51; 8T 329, 333
training of, contains lessons on education of youth FE 310
what made, great CT 445; FE 447
Wycliffe (John) compared to GC 93
Supplement
attracted people to Christ not self UL 308:5
baptismal request of Christ revealed to LHU 33:4
Christ clearly referred to by UL 308:3
faith of, renewed by disciples observing Christ RC 352:5
faulty and weak by nature UL 308:5
God’s word declared by, even in danger UL 308:4
hardships of, made him unmovable by circumstances CC 270:5
lived for 30 years in the wilderness CC 270:5
message of, we need experience like his to give UL 308:4
mission of Christ announced by; taking away sin FW 90:3
nature studied by CC 270:5
people startled and made to tremble by VSS 358:2
Pharisees and Sadducees came to TDG 197:2
power of, charmed Jewish leaders; but not convinced TDG 197:3
preacher of righteousness, fearless TDG 197:2
preaching of, concerned Satan Con 28:3
“Repent” was message of TDG 370:3
self-denial easier for, in the wilderness CC 270:4
spirit of, stirred when he saw Jesus LHU 33:6
thought to be the Messiah UL 308:3
work of,
compared to that of last days Mar 22:3; RC 201:4; UL 308:4
encouraged by Holy Spirit CC 270:5
John XXIII
John XXIII, pope GC 104, 106-7
Johnstown
flood of LDE 25
Joint
Joint, world is out of 7T 271
Joint, Joints
Joint, Joints, calomel inflames 2SM 449
painful disease of, poisonous drugs cause 4aSG 135; 2SM 452
stiffness of, lack of exercise causes 1T 557
Joke, Jokes
Joke, Jokes, husbands and wives cautioned re AH 177
Joking
Joking 4BC 1141
angels driven from pub. house by 3T 192
angels grieved by EW 111; 6T 173
barrenness of soul a result of 2T 236
belongs to world 3T 241
Christ grieved by FE 457-8
Christ may be denied by 1T 304; 3T 332
Christian recreation is not occasion for 2T 589
class elated by indulging in CH 628
class who find pleasure in 6T 173
foolish, Christianity is above ML 211; MYP 364
not right 7BC 938
God forbids FE 458
God’s cause wounded by 1T 133
lay aside ML 196
let not your tongue run at random in SD 180
man reproved for 2T 224
minister inclined to 3T 228
ministers warned against 3T 233; TM 142
ministers’, offensive to God Ev 644
stumbling block to sinners Ev 641
publishing house workers should not indulge in 1T 589
seemingly harmless, estrangement of husband and wife by AH 177
soul feeding on, Christ is sickened by FE 457
spirit of, rebuke 1T 413
spiritual growth hindered by 6T 173
time frittered away in 3T 222
unbecoming to Christians 2T 586; 3T 246; 7T 204
unbecoming to minister Ev 206; GW 205; 1T 380; 3T 238
with unbelievers, cease 4T 245
women warned re 2T 455
youth warned re 1T 505; 2T 180; 3T 222
See also Jesting; Levity
Supplement
contrary to Christ’s words in Matt. 12:36 HP 177:3
dangerous and wounding in marriage HP 204:2
enemy’s ground in TDG 10:2
evil of, between men and women TSB 246:2
expected of worldling but not of Christian TMK 307:5
language not to have low, or lightness; (witticism) VSS 163:2
low, in the home, may become second nature 1MCP 156:3
minds engrossed with OHC 79:2
minister ready for, not blessed by the Lord’s presence VSS 270:4
put away; it enfeebles the church FW 79:1
Satan can gain access to those who engage in OHC 292:2
shunned, making most of opportunity to witness TMK 158:4
soul purity trifled with by OHC 292:2
Word of God as the subject of SW 51:1
See also Conversation; Foolishness; Penitence; Talk, foolish; Words, idle
Jonah
Jonah PK 266-74
Amittai’s son PK 266
Assyrian rulers warned by PK 363
cast into sea PK 267-8
commissioned to warn Nineveh PK 266, 269
disappointed because Nineveh was not destroyed GC 403; LS 61-2, 78; PK 271-2; 1T 56-7
experience of, recorded faithfully 4T 12
feared he would be regarded as false prophet PK 271
fled from present duty PK 267; 2T 423
gourd vine an object lesson to PK 272
in despair, God did not desert PK 266
lived long before Hezekiah reigned PK 339
message of, Ninevites later set aside PK 339
prayers of, brought no help while he neglected duty PK 267
preaching of, Christ referred to DA 406; PK 273-4
lessons from PK 274
Nineveh spared as result of DA 406; LS 62; PK 270-4, 363; PP 97; 2SM 149
Nineveh tested by GC 406; LS 62; 1T 56-7
Ninevites repented under GC 406; PK 270, 363
sign to Ninevites DA 406; PK 274
swallowed by: great fish PK 268-9
whale DA 406
Supplement
lesson in story of, for Southern field79
rejection of Christ related to message of LHU 37:6
Jonathan
Jonathan, angels aided, in defeating Philistines PP 623; 4aSG 70
armor-bearer of, man of faith and prayer PP 623
chosen by God to deliver Israel PP 623
condemned to death for eating honey 2BC 1015-6; PP 624-5; 4aSG 71-2
David and: at spot near Gibeah PP 654-5
friendship between Ed 157; LS 123; PP 649, 652, 696; 4aSG 79
in wilderness of Ziph PP 660
David’s life shielded by Ed 157
death of, in battle with Philistines Ed 157; PP 681-2, 695-6
feared God PP 623
fellowship of Christ’s sufferings shared by Ed 156-7
heir to throne Ed 157
Israelites loved PP 699
King Saul’s attempt to slay PP 655
man of pure integrity SD 208
name of, treasured in heaven Ed 157
Philistines at Geba overcome by PP 616; SD 208
Philistines at Michmash routed by 2BC 1015; PP 623-4; 4aSG 70-1
power of unselfish love demonstrated by Ed 157
son of, Mephibosheth was PP 713
Jonathan
Jonathan, David’s uncle 3BC 1128
Jones, A. T.
Jones, A. T. 1SM 234-5, 361, 377-9; TM 91-8
Supplement
spoke in meetings with Ellen White in South Lancaster 3SM 182:0
Jones, C. H.
Jones, C. H. WM 327
Jones, Mrs. Leander
Jones, Mrs. Leander WM 323
Joppa
Joppa, AA 131; MH 473; PK 71, 266; SR 281-2; 5T 304; WM 67
Joram
Joram, king of Israel See Jehoram
Jordan, Bro. and Sr.
Jordan, Bro. and Sr., in Oregon in 1878 LS 232-3; 4T 292-3
Jordan River
Jordan River, ax miraculously recovered from PK 260-1
Christ was baptized in DA 109-12; GC 347; SD 133
described Ed 164; PP 742; 2T 310
flooded in spring season PP 483-5; 4T 158
Israel’s miraculous crossing of DA 132; PK 151; PP 481-6, 590-1, 613; 4aSG 59-60; SR 176-7, 184; 4T 157-8, 160
John the Baptist preached near DA 132; MB 2
lions in thickets by PP 644
Naaman told to wash in PK 249
parted for Elijah and Elisha PK 226, 228
reeds grew tall beside DA 218
region east of COL 186-7; DA 214, 333-4; PK 287; PP 196, 433-6, 438, 453, 471, 699, 742-3
waters of, advance when your feet seem to be touching AA 357
Jordan Valley
Jordan Valley, described PK 229; PP 156
region most fertile in all Palestine PK 229; PP 133, 156
Jordan, Wm.
Joseph
Joseph Ed 51-4; PP 209-240; 3SG 138-80; SR 100-5
2. Biog.-in Egypt, as slave and prisoner
3. Biog.- in Egypt, as prime minister
1. Biog.—youth of, in Canaan
angel instructed, in dreams 3SG 138-9; SR 100
child training given to, by Jacob CG 197
coat of many colors worn by, as token of Jacob’s love PP 209, 211; 3SG 141
countenance of, lighted up with Spirit of Inspiration PP 210
cruelties perpetrated against, by his brothers PP 210-2, 238; 3SG 140-3
dreams of, re his brothers PP 209-10, 224, 228, 230; 3SG 138-40, 154, 161; SR 100-1
Jacob taught, love and fear of God Ed 52
Jacob’s partiality to, made him self-sufficient and exacting PP 213
Jacob’s unwise preference for PP 209; 3SG 138
Judah saved, from death in pit 3SG 141
Levi one instigator of cruelty against PP 235; 3SG 171
loved his brothers 3SG 139-40
more obedient to father than were his brothers 3SG 138; SR 100
petted in his youth PP 214
Rachel’s elder son PP 209
Reuben had no hand in selling PP 211-2; 3SG 170-1
Reuben recommended that, be put in pit PP 211; 3SG 142
sale of, Satan’s purpose in PP 332
sent to Shechem to find his brothers PP 210; 3SG 139
shepherd boy Ed 52
Simeon instigated cruelty against PP 226, 235; 3SG 157, 171
sold as slave 1BC 1096; Ed 52-3; PP 211-2, 214, 332; SD 320; 3SG 141-3; SR 101
to Ishmaelites from beyond Jordan PP 211-2
story of Jacob’s experience at Bethel impressed PP 213-4
stories learned by, in his youth Ed 52
went to Dothan to find his brothers PP 210; 3SG 139-40
when taken from childhood home, little dreamed of his high destiny Ed 57
2. Biog.—in Egypt, as slave and prisoner
blessing brought to Egypt by, as youth 1BC 1096; SD 320
Christian gentleman in prison 1BC 1097
could not be tempted to turn aside from course of integrity MYP 27-8
did not hide his religion while a slave PP 214
dreams of fellow prisoners interpreted by PP 219; 3SG 146-8
education of, in Egypt PP 217
Egypt’s reception of, angels prepared way for 3SG 143
faith and integrity of, tested by fiery trials PP 217
faith and loyalty preserved by, amidst trials and conflict PP 214-8; 8T 123
faithfulness of, to God in Egypt SR 101-2
garrisoned his heart against sin AH 331
heart of, fear of God shielded 3SG 145
imprisoned in Egypt 1BC 1097; Ed 51; PP 218-21; 3SG 144-50; SR 102
and bound with fetters in gloomy prison SR 102
for crime he did not commit PP 218; 3SG 144; SR 102
inducements or threats could not lead, to violate God’s law 3SG 176
integrity of, led to his loss of reputation and liberty 1BC 1097
maligned and persecuted 4T 525
because of his virtue and integrity AA 575
morals of, fierce assault upon SR 102
Pharaoh’s dreams interpreted by PP 220-1; 3SG 150-1
placed in charge of fellow prisoners PP 218; 3SG 144; SR 102
Potiphar made, son rather than servant 1BC 1096
Potiphar promoted, to be his steward PP 214
Potiphar’s slave PP 214-8; 3SG 143-5; SR 101-2
10 years PP 214
Potiphar’s wife tried to entice, to sin 1BC 1096-7; PP 217, 457; 3SG 143-5; SR 101-3
prepared in prison to fill exalted position 3SG 146
prey of ingratitude and malice 6T 219
purity and simple trust of boy bore fruit in deeds of man in 5T 321
recommended to Pharaoh by grateful cupbearer PP 221
refused to trample on God’s law 3SG 143-4
religion of, kept his temper sweet 1BC 1097
resolve of, to be true to God while a slave PP 214
self-control and patience of, in adversity SR 103
shield of, amid corruptions of Egypt Ed 255
shining example for Christian youth 1SM 319
suffered for his integrity and virtue 3SG 144-5; SR 102
sympathy and kindness of, to fellow prisoners PP 218-9
taken captive to Egypt by divine providence 6T 219
two years in prison after interpreting dreams of fellow prisoners PP 219; 3SG 148
virtue severely tested but triumphant in 5T 43
3. Biog.—in Egypt, as prime minister
administration of Egypt by PP 221-33, 241-2; 3SG 152-3
administrative ability possessed by, in pre-eminent degree PP 221
as faithful to God when next to throne as when in prisoner’s cell 4T 544; 5T 124
brothers of: cast into prison three days PP 225; 3SG 155
comforted by him after Jacob’s death PP 239-40; 3SG 173
forgiven by him PP 231, 239-40; 3SG 167, 173; SR 103
purchases of grain by PP 224-31; 3SG 153-65
tested by him PP 225-6, 228-9; 3SG 155-7, 161-5
true repentance of PP 225, 231-2, 239-40; 3SG 165, 167-8, 173; SR 103
brothers presented to Pharaoh by PP 233; 3SG 169
cared for his father in his old age PP 233-7; 3SG 168-73; 5T 124-5
Christ’s representative in Egypt PP 369; 6T 220
did not conceal his loyalty to God 5T 526
Egypt indebted to, for her prosperity 3SG 177
Egypt turned to, with gratitude and praise PP 369; SR 103-4; 6T 220
Egypt was preserved through AA 13; COL 286; 6T 227
Egyptian affairs administered by, through period of utmost difficulty Ed 53
exaltation of, as ruler in Egypt PP 221-2; 3SG 152; SR 103
exalted to: great wealth MM 36; 4T 544
high honor of being next to king MM 36; 4T 544
faithful steward of God SD 279
faithfulness of, as ruler in Egypt SR 103
famine in Egypt in time of PP 224-31; 3SG 150-66
fountain of life to Egypt AA 13; 6T 227
God was revealed to Egypt through PP 368-9
elevation of, as sudden as it was great 4T 544
from slave to statesman in Egypt Ed 51-3
honored by Egyptians 5T 526
industry of, Pharaoh appreciated 5T 180
influence of, widely felt in Egypt PP 333
interpreter used by, in communicating with brothers PP 226; 3SG 157
Jacob presented to Pharaoh by PP 233; 3SG 169-70
kept pure and untarnished in king’s court MM 36
last act of, was to cast his lot with Israel PP 240
love and fear of God kept, pure and untarnished in king’s court 4T 544
management of, Egypt greatly enriched by PP 241
meeting of, with Jacob in Egypt PP 233; 3SG 168; 5T 124-5
next to throne of world’s greatest empire 6T 219
one of world’s greatest statesmen Ed 51
prime minister of Egypt PP 217, 221-2, 233, 332
when Egypt was greatest of nations Ed 53
represented Christ in midst of idolaters MB 41; 6T 219-20
revealed himself to his brothers PP 230-1; 3SG 165
rode in chariot of state PP 233
Simeon imprisoned by PP 226; 3SG 157
Simeon released from prison by PP 228; 3SG 161
special position given to, in world FE 295
statesman Ed 53
devoted to people’s interests Ed 56
faithful representative of God Ed 56-7
temptations of worldly honor and high station met by 5T 86
wisdom and management of, Pharaoh appreciated 3SG 177
wisdom of, all Egypt marveled at 6T 219
4. Characteristics of
character of: as youth PP 209; 3SG 138
bore test of prosperity and adversity Ed 52; MM 37; PP 222; 4T 544
gold of, undimmed by prosperity MM 37; 4T 544
mark 5T 43
model for youth to follow CT 537; 5T 129
chaste man 5T 396
cheerful demeanor of, amid sorrow 1BC 1096
cheerful in prison 1BC 1097
consulted duty rather than inclination 5T 321
had eye single to God’s glory 5T 124
man of prayer ML 20
noted for: benevolence of his daily life PP 369; 6T 219-20
deep filial reverence 5T 124-5
devotion to interests of Egyptian people PP 369; 6T 219-20
wisdom and justice PP 369; 6T 219
patience of, in adversity 3SG 176
purity and beneficence of Ed 73
amid nation of idolaters MB 41
qualities that distinguished, in Egypt PP 209
thoughtful, courageous, and self-possessed man PP 214
true to God amid vice and heathen allurements Ed 52-3
unswerving purpose which preserved MH 136
unwavering fidelity of, example for men today 3SG 176
youth of: firm principle 5T 321
rare personal beauty PP 209
5. Miscellaneous
bones of, taken from Egypt PP 282
burial place of, in field of vale of Shechem PP 499
carried his religion wherever he went 1BC 1097; MM 37; 4T 544; 5T 124
character like that of, student may develop CT 496
checkered life of, not an accident 5T 321
Christians today may come forth unsullied and unpolluted as did MM 39
coffin of, reminder of his dying words PP 240
death and burial of PP 240
descendants of, richest portion of Canaan given to PP 513
double portion given to, in Israel PP 234
early training of, example for parents today CG 197
garrisoned his heart against temptation 1BC 1096-7
events in life of, God overruled 3SG 143, 175-6
example of: benevolence MB 41
control of appetites and passions CH 588
filial love MB 41
good child training CG 116
how youth may have faith and virtue ML 96
integrity and virtue CG 197
people who fear God TM 437
results of true plan of living MH 285; 9T 165
true Christian 5T 124
what youth should be FE 245; 5T 124-5
fidelity of, was constant testimony to true faith PP 332
God did not forget, in Egypt GC 626
God made, shrewd manager COL 350
God used, to carry out His purposes 5T 321
God’s people are to be to world what, was to Egypt 6T 227; 8T 153
God’s purpose for, in Egypt COL 286; DA 27; PP 368-9; 6T 219, 227; 8T 153
God’s representative in Egypt 6T 219
great truths handed down by Jacob to, as sacred trust Ed 52
history of: illustrates what God will do for youth today Ed 57
lessons from CG 490; MH 487; ML 120; MYP 27-8; 5T 321; 8T 123
shows how golden chain of truth binds youth to God’s throne MYP 27
Jacob requested burial by, in cave of Machpelah PP 234
Jacob’s best-loved son COL 214
Jacob’s eloquent prophecy re PP 236-7; 3SG 172
law of, God’s word was 5T 43
life of: Christ’s life illustrated by PP 239-40
crisis of, was when he was sold as slave Ed 52
one day’s experience was turning point in PP 214
ordered of Providence 5T 321
life of Christ represented by COL 286; 3SG 174-6
light bearer in Egypt MB 41; PP 332, 368-9
light bearer to world PP 370; 6T 219
light given by, sin of Egyptians in rejecting 1BC 1098
lofty regard for God’s will evidenced by 5T 124
obeyed God’s word resolutely and firmly TM 452
one of few who could withstand temptation 5T 124
outlived Jacob 54 years PP 240
person whose moral worth is as precious as that of 1BC 1097-8
plottings of wicked men against, why God did not prevent 8T 123
posterity of, Jacob invoked God’s blessing upon PP 236-7
prophecy of, elders of Israel in Egypt repeated PP 259
foretelling Israel’s deliverance from Egypt 3SG 240
prophetic words of, just before he died SR 113
revealed God to many nations 6T 219
Samson’s course contrasted with that of 2BC 1007; SD 187
set your aim high as did MYP 124
sons of, blessed and adopted by Jacob PP 234
success of, as result of careful training in early years 5T 321
successful life of, secret of Ed 53-4
walked with God 3SG 176; SR 103
was a Christian 1BC 1097
why God honored ML 120
wife of, connected with highest order of Egyptian priesthood PP 234
witnessed for God among idolators PP 222
worthy of imitation by all youth 5T 124-5
Supplement
adversity in midst of prosperity of LYL 69:1
Christ represented by, in idolatrous nation HP 316:2
defense against sin as in case of TSB 243:4
God had victories for, even while suffering for right HP 271:3
God was with, in his new home CC 75:2
integrity of, preserved in Egypt OHC 278:4; RC 307:5
loyal amid corruption by dependence on God OHC 278:5
temptation of LYL 68f
wrong suffered by, although not done by him CC 75:2
Joseph (husband of Mary)
1. Biography
went with Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem DA 44, 48; 5T 269
went with family from Bethlehem to Jerusalem and back DA 50-5
warned in dream to flee with his family to Egypt DA 64
fled with family from Bethlehem to Egypt DA 64-6
angel bade, to return with his family to land of Israel DA 66
went with family from Egypt to Nazareth DA 66
went with family from Nazareth to Jerusalem and back when Christ was 12 years old DA 75-82, 89; SD 134
died before Christ’s ministry began 5BC 1132; DA 145
2. Miscellaneous
attended Passover yearly DA 75
Christ worked with, at his trade as carpenter COL 345; DA 72, 82, 237; Ev 378; MH 399; 8T 222
Christ’s course of action as youth was mystery to DA 89
difficult for, to realize that Christ was Son of God DA 81
dressed as Galilean in humblest garments DA 52
fatherhood of Christ kept before TMK 27:3
few luxuries on table of FE 151
humble day laborer 3T 372
kept in remembrance Christ’s divine Fatherhood 5BC 1116; SD 134
kinship to, Christ disclaimed DA 82
looked on Christ as his child DA 81
neglect of prayer by, result of DA 83
poor and lowly 7BC 903; CS 160; DA 50-5; FE 142, 151, 401; MYP 79; 3T 566
poor man dependent on daily toil DA 72
presented offering made by poorer classes DA 52
rabbis complained to, because Christ did not comply with their demands DA 85-6
relatives of, married at Cana 5BC 1132; DA 144; ML 186
royal line of, Bethlehem was city of DA 44
sons of AA 405; 5BC 1117, 1135-6; DA 86-90, 237, 321, 325, 450-1
older than Christ DA 87
uneducated peasant DA 63
wanted Christ as youth to become acquainted with learned rabbis DA 78
was of lineage of David DA 44
Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea, Christ defended before Sanhedrin by DA 539, 699
Christ’s trial and death witnessed by 5BC 1107
confessed Christ openly after His crucifixion DA 773
convinced of Christ’s divinity DA 776
expense of Christ’s burial shared by AA 104; DA 560, 773-4
killing of Lazarus would have been opposed by TDG 149:6
member of Sanhedrin DA 539, 699, 773; SR 227
new tomb of, Christ was buried in DA 774; EW 180
offered no gifts of love to living Christ DA 560
Pilate authorized, to bury Christ DA 773; EW 180; SR 227
rich and honored man AA 104
Scriptures studied diligently by 5BC 1107-8
true disciple of Christ EW 180
wealth and influence of, Christ’s disciples protected by AA 104