EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Jerusalem, New - John (apostle)
Jerusalem, New
Jerusalem, New See New Jerusalem
Jerusalem center, Jerusalem centers
Jerusalem center, Jerusalem centers, do not make CH 299-300
God will scatter His people out of CH 299-300
there should be no, in God’s work 8T 232-3
Jerusalem church
Jerusalem church, many leading members of, prejudiced against Paul AA 405
See also Church
Jesse
Jesse, Christ the Branch from root of DA 103
David’s father Ed 266; PP 637; 6T 197
Jest, Jests
Jest, Jests, avoid low, in home life AH 438
coarse, persons pleased with 2T 222
derisive, cease at second advent GC 642
levity and, marriage relation often entered upon with AH 72
re religious things, warning against MYP 267
ridicule and, Noah’s warning message received by antediluvians with PP 95
sacred things should not be made subject of CH 413
Satan assails the illiterate with GC 600
Scripture should never be quoted in Ed 244
skepticism may treat gospel claims with 1SM 28
some SDA’s make health reform subject of CD 400
unseemly, lowers and destroys true dignity of manhood 4T 652
vulgar, heard in impressive dream 2T 595
is from abyss below LS 191
words spoken in, recording angel writes CG 217
youth should not pass off cautions and instructions of parents and teachers with CT 223
See also Joking
Jester, Jesters
Jester, Jesters, presumptuous, sharpen one another’s ingenuity 3BC 1137
Jesting
Jesting, all, studiously avoid CG 146
angels driven from publishing house by 3T 192
angels grieved by EW 111; 6T 173
as natural to some people as their breath Ev 641
barrenness of soul caused by 2T 236
belongs to world 3T 241
Christ is denied by 1T 304, 408; 3T 332
Christian recreation is not occasion for 2T 589
do not let tongue run at random in SD 180
favor of God lost by 2T 236
foolish: religion of Christianity is above ML 211; MYP 364
in social gatherings TM 83
not right to indulge in 7BC 938
put away all CT 548
warning against CH 412
God forbids FE 458
improper at wedding ceremony AH 101
in atmosphere of unbelief FE 457-8
institutional workers should shun MM 145
lay aside ML 196
man who was reproved for his 2T 224
minister should never indulge in 4T 320
minister who was inclined to 3T 228
ministers warned against GW 132; 3T 233
ministers’, is offensive to God Ev 644
is stumbling block to sinners Ev 641
person of defective speech should not be made occasion of 3T 192
person who finds pleasure in 6T 173
rude, unbecoming to Christian SC 120-1
Sermon on Mount condemns MB 69
sickens soul that feeds on Christ FE 457
sign that heart needs to be cleansed SD 180
spirit of, is unchristian Ev 641
spiritual growth is hindered by 6T 173
too much, at church services 4T 73
unbecoming to: Christians 2T 586; 3T 246; 7T 204
ministers Ev 206, 641-2; GW 205; 3T 238
warning 4BC 1141
with persons who do not fear God, warning against 2T 292
women professing godliness warned against 2T 455
youth warned against 1T 505; 2T 180
youth warned not to fritter away time in 3T 222
See also Joking; Levity
Jesuit, Jesuits
Jesuit, Jesuits, creation and work of order of GC 234-5
Lacunza (Manuel) as GC 363
tyranny of, in France GC 279
Jesuit colleges
Jesuit colleges, establishment of GC 235
Jesus
See Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ See Christ
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul,”
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” by Wesley (Chas.), quoted TM 183
Jet, Jets
Jet, Jets, of light: like stars dotted through darkness 1SM 76
lighting whole world 1SM 76
living stones like AA 598-9
shining from cities and villages 9T 28-9
of water, burst up from earth during Flood PP 99; 3SG 69; SR 66-7
Jethro
Jethro, agent of God among Gentiles 1BC 1099
Gentile 1BC 1099
godly priest of Midian PP 247, 301; 3SG 186; SR 110
lived near Rephidim PP 300
Moses counseled by, re organization and government of Israel AA 92-4; PP 300-1, 383-4; 3SG 260-1; 4aSG 19; SR 135-6; 9T 262-4; TM 340-1
Moses kept flocks of, for many years PP 301, 471; SR 110; 4T 611; TM 263
Moses’ father-in-law AA 92-4; 1BC 1099; PP 247, 300-1, 383-4, 471; 3SG 186-7, 259-61; 4aSG 19; SR 110, 134-6; TM 263
prince of Midian PP 247
sacrifices offered by, when he visited Moses in wilderness 3SG 260
visited Moses in wilderness PP 300, 383-4; 3SG 259-60; SR 134
worshiped God PP 247; 3SG 186-7; SR 110
Supplement
Moses taught correct faith by, as far as he understood it TDG 321:4
Jew, Jews
Jew, Jews, cannot see their ceremonies are meaningless now 1SM 239
conversion of, greater burden needed for Ev 578
converted: being numbered with Israel of God in last days Ev 578
laboring now for their own people Ev 578
many, will be used in God’s work Ev 578-9
now laboring for Christ in various places Ev 578
Wolff’s (Joseph) labors as GC 357-62
See also Lichtenstein, Marcus
decided advantages possessed by, over other peoples AA 380
faithful, are true children of Abraham COL 268
Gentiles and: equal before God 9T 191
gospel is equally efficacious for AA 380
linked by Christ in common brotherhood 7T 225; 9T 191
God expects His people to take particular interest in AA 381
recognized by Christ as equal before God 7T 225
God has been calling after, by Spirit AA 380
goodly remnant of, will be saved AA 376-82
gospel work for AA 376-82; 6BC 1097; Ev 577-9
apostles used OT Scriptures in AA 221
blend OT Scriptures with NT in AA 381; Ev 578
few Christian ministers feel called to AA 380
has been neglected AA 381
in last days AA 381
needed in Boston, Mass. Ev 392
outlined in Romans 11 6BC 1079
Paul dwelt on OT prophecies in Ev 246
Paul’s method of AA 221-2, 246-8; Ev 141, 246, 554; GW 117-8
persons who do, Christ will be with Ev 578
Peter’s method of SR 224-6
heritage of suffering has been lot of AA 379
individuals among, will be converted EW 213
light of present truth must be taken to Ev 578
long neglected and despised AA 381
many: gospel work will gather in Ev 578
revelation that will be as dawn of new creation to AA 381
will accept Christ as Messiah when gospel is presented fully AA 380-1
will be converted Ev 578-9
marvelous vitality of, secret of PP 562
mighty in Scriptures, immutability of God’s law will be proclaimed by AA 381; Ev 578
will be converted and labor in closing gospel work AA 381; Ev 578-9
minds of, veil drawn by stubborn unbelief before 1SM 239
what will remove veil from 1SM 239
mission to Jerusalem in 1850‘s to convert, erroneous ideas re EW 75
noble and God-fearing, God’s pity for AA 379-80
have seen Israel’s true Messiah in Christ AA 380
not cut off as individuals from blessings and hope of salvation AA 27-8, 375-8; EW 213; GC 378
not won to Christ by argument alone AA 409; SR 245
salvation for, today AA 376-82
remnant of, in God’s plan for last days PK 298-300
will be saved AA 376-82; PK 309-10
salvation of, work will be done for AA 380-2
scattered among nations like wrecks on desert shore AA 379; GC 21; MB 120
some, mighty in Scriptures as was Saul of Tarsus AA 381
special work to be done for, in closing of gospel work AA 381
strange that few Christians have burden for Ev 578
veil that is upon hearts of 1BC 1110; 6BC 1096
Wolff’s (Joseph) labors among GC 360-1
See also Israelite
Jewel, Jewels
1. Of truth
bright, Bible opens to mind ML 22
buried beneath dust and rubbish of: error ML 220
human wisdom and tradition FE 188; 6T 132
Christ’s words are 6T 174
diligently gather up, and place them in framework of gospel GW 289
discovered as result of contention over Bible 1SM 20
do not lie on surface, as many suppose FE 188
scattered over field of revelation FE 188
treasury of, open to all men COL 117
2. Miscellaneous
casket of 6T 425
Christ preserves as precious, all whose life is hid in Him MH 488
Christ’s disciples are called His MB 89
Christ’s redeemed ones are His 6T 309
Christians are to be Christ’s 5T 368
consistency is Ev 542; 2SM 82; 5T 95
cutting and polishing of 4BC 1177
each soul is Christ’s own 6T 116
earth’s most costly, Christ’s words more precious to Mary than DA 525
God has many precious, in this world of sin AA 140
God’s people are to shed light as 4BC 1177
every, will be gathered out EW 70
in Christ’s crown, souls that will shine as MB 130
Israelites gave, for building sanctuary PP 344; 4aSG 5; SR 151-2
meek and quiet spirit is, of inestimable value 3T 367
money spent by professed Christians for, would feed all the hungry MH 287; ML 241
most costly, experience in trials that is more valuable than 3T 555
of faith and love, Christ offers to man 6T 426
of mind, elevates man above beasts 8T 127
persons whom God considers as His SD 185; 5T 96
precious: among nominal Adventists EW 69
in God’s sight the faithful are as 4T 107
that shine with increasing luster AA 598-9; 6BC 1087
truehearted worker is to God as 7T 67
scattered, not yet come to light of present truth EW 61
why Israel was told to borrow, from Egyptians PP 281; 3SG 191-2
woman decorated with, received into Methodist Church 1T 20
See also Gem
Supplement
Christians as HP 267
crown from Jesus a better plan for, than pleasing self here RC 266:6
God,
call us His OHC 17:4
polishes only TDG 122:4
gospel truths are like a string of; lines of good works 3SM 198:4
justice, honor, love and truth are, to be cherished forever TDG 350:5
Jewelry
Jewelry, Bible teaching re wearing of, warning against departure from Ev 270
display of, abstain from Ev 270; 3T 366
Israelites asked, of Egyptians PP 253; 3SG 229; SR 120
money spent for WM 216
professed Christians wear, while God’s poor suffer 2BC 1012; SD 57
sale of, to provide means for God’s work Ev 270-1
See also Bracelet; Gold; Ornament; Ornamentation; Pearl; Ring
Supplement
contrary to God’s Word (gold necklace and chain) 3SM 246:4
money not to be spent on, but on salvation of souls RC 266
sell; time is too short to adorn the body 3SM 248:1
standard regarding, found disregarded in Battle Creek 3SM 246
See also Adornment; Dress, display in
Jewish age
Jewish age, Christ was foundation and center of sacrificial system in PP 366-7
despising blessings of, leaves unprepared for gospel TDG 246:3
not a Christless period, without mercy or grace SD 225
not one of spiritual darkness PP 366
one of great light on gospel PP 366-70
unfolding of plan of redemption in PP 373
Jewish child
Jewish child, surrounded with rabbinical requirements DA 84
taught some trade AA 346; CG 355; CT 276, 307; Ed 47; FE 97; MH 185-6; PP 593; 4T 409
Jewish church
Jewish church, became harlot by alliance with heathen GC 382
called to represent God to apostate world SD 44
Christ saw, like barren fig tree GC 316
comforting messages given to, by prophets PK 722
disobedience and failure of 5T 456
enlarged and prospered during reigns of David and Solomon PK 25
eyes of backsliding, closed to signs of times in Christ’s day GC 316
God’s purpose and regard for COL 286; 4aSG 116
highly favored of God 1BC 1105
house of Israel as 4BC 1165-6
Israel was acknowledged by God as His AA 315
Israel was incorporated as, at Mt. Sinai PP 303
Jewish people believed they were always to be God’s COL 294
Spirit instructed, in wilderness in Moses’ time AA 53
spiritual condition of, when Christ was born GC 568; 3T 200
Jewish converts (to Christianity)
Jewish converts (to Christianity), Gentile converts far exceeded AA 189
majority of first, spoke Hebrew SR 259
not inclined to move rapidly as God’s providence indicated AA 189
Paul’s manner of speaking to 6BC 1085
rebaptized by Paul Ev 372
Jewish economy
Jewish economy, bore signature of heaven COL 105
Christ came to develop Ev 554
Christ gave significance to 6BC 1095; 1SM 238
Christ instituted and established COL 105; FE 398; GW 118
Christ’s death gave significance to AA 227-8
Christ’s life and death gave significance to TMK 197:4
Christ’s sacrifice was glorious fulfillment of 7BC 932
cross of Christ gives significance and glory to GW 118
foundation of, Christ was AA 14; 3BC 1129; 4BC 1176; 6BC 1078, 1109; COL 34; 1SM 233
gospel sheds light on 6BC 1095; PP 368
mysteries of, gospel is key that unlocks COL 133
of types and shadows, gospel gives meaning to Ev 231
offerings given in, were to be proportionate to one’s property 4T 474
originator of, Christ was FE 398; 1SM 232
period of, one of wonderful manifestations of divine power SD 225
significance of, not yet fully comprehended COL 133
study of, importance of COL 133
system of, was gospel in figure FE 238
Jewish leader, Jewish leaders
Jewish leader, Jewish leaders, evidence given to, that apostles spoke and acted under divine inspiration AA 61
failure of, to understand Messianic prophecies GC 313-6, 378
feared dead Christ more than living One DA 771
filled with spiritual pride DA 242-3
jealousy and distrust of, ripened into open hatred DA 232
ready to sacrifice national existence in order to kill Christ DA 745
rejected Christ rather than yield pride of opinion 5T 728
searched Scriptures to exalt themselves DA 65
signally failed to fulfill God’s purpose for Jews AA 78-9
sin of, ecclesiastical authorities repeating DA 232
stirred to anger at seeing priests accept Christ EW 197
strife and faction among, when Romans destroyed Jerusalem GC 29
studied Scriptures only to sustain their traditions CT 438-9
thought that God despised all other nations DA 65
truth rejected by AA 78-9
why Christ was hated by COL 293-4
Supplement
at Christ’s return remember their behavior Mar 293:2
character of, laid bare by Christ TDG 275:3
Christ’s miracles all helped those despised by TDG 275:2
enraged by Christ’s attracting people UL 325:3
false ideas of, about Christ’s coming LHU 373:4
guilt of, greater than of dying thief TDG 236:4
paralytic examined by, and pronounced hopeless FW 67:1
scorned to be taught by Christ TMK 189:4
See also Scribes and Pharisees
Jewish nation
Jewish nation, abused God’s mercy more than 1,000 years DA 584
Barabbas’s cruelty felt by, as long as time should last DA 739
brought upon itself its own ruin PK 712-3
by choosing heathen ruler, withdrew from theocracy DA 737-8
Christ’s blood was perpetual curse to DA 739
dead branch severed from vine DA 739
destruction of, cause of DA 241
divorced from God by rejecting Christ DA 709
doom foretold came upon COL 295
failure of, to fulfill God’s purpose AA 78-9
fired with madness against Christ 2T 452
fruitless fig tree symbolized DA 582-3
God’s vineyard COL 282-306; DA 596; PK 15-22
gospel rejected by COL 308
great sin of 5T 99
national hatred of, against Rome DA 104
preserved as witness that Christ was born of Abraham’s seed DA 44
pronounced unchurched by rending of temple veil 5BC 1109
repentance alone could save, from impending ruin AA 247
required to worship at Jerusalem for a time 7T 53
scattering of, judgment of God was in COL 309
significance of condition of, since death of Christ DA 739
souls will be saved from Ev 579
symbol of people of all ages who scorn pleadings of God’s love DA 587
under Rome, was paying penalty of apostasy from God DA 602
verging on revolution when John the Baptist was born DA 104
See also Israel
Supplement
ambition had deluded, when Jesus came LHU 135:2
angels could not tell, of Christ’s advent; separated from God Mar 11:3
Christ,
seen by some, as Son of God, but pride prevented surrender 1MCP 324:4
not seen by, in ceremonies UL 161:3
rejected by,
although He had led them in travels TDG 31:3
and were cut off as a nation UL 309:3
was knocking on heart doors of LHU 17:8
Christ’s lessons misunderstood by; minds prejudiced 3SM 82:2
errors of, about first advent infatuated people LHU 135:3
fulfilled Scripture by misapplying prophecies UL 368:3
kingdom taken from UL 131:3
made the repository of God’s knowledge UL 232:3
Messiah’s triumphant reign looked for by Mar 11:7
misapplied second advent glories to first UL 368:3
overcoming (topics on) ignored by pleasure lovers as by Con 66:1
peculiarity of, disappeared in Christ LHU 35:6
professed believers in time of persecution may be like TDG 314:4
race of, Christ’s physical features like those of TMK 26:2
raising of Lazarus was last test given to TDG 149:2
refusing to accept invitation as did TMK 105:3
salvation may be received by, with Gentiles UL 309:3
selfish sins not repented of leave in darkness like RC 199:3
separated from God, angels could not communicate with them LHU 30:3; Mar 11:3
temple significance not understood by HP 191:3
traditions substituted by, in departing from God TDG 246:5
unable to see to the end of that which was abolished TMK 343:3
wise men questioned, concerning the Messiah Mar 11:5
without repentance as church members in darkness 3SM 17:4
works of, proved they were not true children of Abraham TDG 183:3
See also Israel; Jewish; Jews
Jewish official, Jewish officials
Jewish official, Jewish officials, would not enter Roman judgment hall during Christ’s trial DA 723
Jewish priests
symmetry required of, in body, mind and soul TSB 82:1
Jewish religion
Jewish religion, consisted in outward ceremonies rather than inward piety DA 608
devoid of saving faith in Christ’s time MB 53
like barren fig tree in Christ’s time DA 582-3
principle of salvation by works was adopted by DA 35-6
under protection of Roman power AA 253
Jewish revolt, Jewish revolts
Jewish revolt, Jewish revolts, Romans dealt vigorously with DA 725
Jewish ruler, Jewish rulers
Jewish ruler, Jewish rulers, addressed as rulers of Sodom and Gomorrah DA 590
convicted by Christ’s teaching, feared excommunication DA 699
Gamaliel was moved by God to counsel AA 82-3; EW 196
hypocrites loving praise of men more than they loved God EW 195
led people to reject Christ 5T 747
plot of, to kill Christ DA 164
sin of, in Christ’s time was greater than that of any preceding generation DA 618
Jewish sects
Jewish sects, loud and long disputes between opposing MH 32
See also Herodian; Pharisee; Sadducee
Jewish system
Jewish system, of worship, Christ was originator of 7BC 933
people were taught under, to cherish spirit of liberality AA 337
Jewish teachers
criticisms and formalities of; righteousness claimed TMK 114:3
traditions taught by; truth obscured VSS 324:1
Jewish world
Jewish world, apostles brought stones from quarry of, to lay on foundation of church AA 596
Jezebel
Jezebel, Ahab led by, into idolatry 2BC 1033
to foster Baal worship PK 114
Ahab’s character molded by PK 115; 3T 262
Ahab’s marriage with, disastrous results of PK 114-5, 204
alive when Ahaziah became king of Judah PK 214
alive when Joram became king of Israel PK 255
Athaliah’s mother 2BC 1038; PK 192, 215
conference of, with priests of Baal PK 123
daughter of high priest of Baal PK 114
disposition of, bold, defiant, and determined PK 115, 126; 3T 262, 276, 289
Elijah hated by Ed 151; GC 626; PK 126, 137, 159-62; 3T 261-2, 275-6, 288-90
end of, Elijah foretold PK 207
grandmother of Ahaziah, king of Judah PK 214
idolatrous woman 2BC 1033; DA 120; Ed 60; 3T 262, 289
influence of, over Ahab 2BC 1033; PK 204
in kingdom of Judah PK 212-3
King Jehoshaphat a friend of 2BC 1038
mother of Jehoram, king of Israel PK 212
Naboth’s death caused by PK 205-6
pagan woman 3T 274
prophets of PK 144; 3T 274, 279-80
prophets of God slain by PK 126; 1T 251; 3T 276
Satan’s special agent 3T 262
unbeliever 3T 262
wife who acted like 1T 251
woman hardened and impenitent PK 159
worship of Ashtoreth revived through PK 230
Jezebels
Jezebels, world today has its PK 177
Jezreel
Jezreel PK 158-9, 214; PP 675, 713
Joab
Joab, Abner and, blood feud between PP 699
Abner murdered by, to avenge Asahel’s death PP 699
Absalom slain by PP 743-4
army led by, against Ammonite capital PP 715
attempt of, to reconcile Absalom and David PP 728-9
battalion led by, against Absalom’s troops PP 742
brother of Abishai and Asahel PP 699
David aided by, in murder of Uriah the Hittite PP 719
David charged, to finish war with Ammonites PP 718
general of David’s army 3BC 1128; PP 699-700, 703, 715, 718-9, 728-9, 743-4, 742, 745, 747, 749-50
guilty of: many crimes PP 749
wanton murder PP 719
jealous of Abner PP 699
joined Adonijah’s conspiracy against Solomon PP 749
put to death by Solomon after David died PP 749-50
rebuked David for bewailing Absalom’s death PP 745
remonstrated against David’s census of Israel PP 747
sinned in obeying David’s command to kill Uriah the Hittite PP 719
troops led by, in capture of Jebus PP 703
unscrupulous man PP 747
why David did not punish, for murdering Abner PP 699-700
Joash
Joash, Gideon’s father PP 546-7
Joash
Joash, king of Israel PK 261-3
Joash
Joash, king of Judah PK 215-6
Job (employment)
Job (employment), long, made out of short one SD 114
refusing, because wages are not acceptable TDG 161:4
scorn to slight any 2T 84
See also Employment; Task; Work
Job (person)
Job (person) Ed 154-6; PK 162-4
abhorred by relatives and friends in his affliction AA 575
according to faith of, so it was unto him Ed 156
afflicted with loathsome sores 3BC 1140
affliction of 3T 262
aided the poor and needy 5T 151
angels protected, from Satan’s power GC 513
benevolence of, to the unfortunate 3T 530
benevolent and kind man 3BC 1140; SD 257
blessed abundantly in his last years PK 164
blessings removed were returned to 3T 88
captivity of, turned when he prayed 3BC 1141
case of, taken in hand by God 3T 509
comforters of, persons who are like 2SG 198
cup of, element of bitterness added to Ed 155
deprived of worldly possessions AA 575
example of truly prosperous man Ed 142
faith of,
an example; lay hold on God’s promises 2MCP 496:1
needed when clouds sweep over the soul TMK 257:2
faithful in day of affliction PK 162
faithful priest of his household 3BC 1140
flung reproaches back upon friends 3T 508
friends of: accused him of wrongdoing Ed 155
could not understand his humiliation and suffering DA 88
error for which God reproved DA 471
Jews repeated error of DA 471
rebuked by God for judging His faithful servant 3BC 1140
God’s testimony re Ed 155
honor of God shown to, in time HP 271:4
hoped for second advent COL 421; GC 299
hospitable to strangers DA 500
humility of GC 471
when he heard God’s voice Mar 235:4
implicit trust of, in time of discouragement and despondency PK 163
labored for salvation of his family 3BC 1140; SD 257
last years of, were the best of his life PK 164
lived early in world’s history Ed 155; 3T 393
mercy of, to the poor, suffering, and depressed MB 22-3
message of hope given to, in his affliction PK 163
not as guilty as his friends supposed TM 350
not understood by friends 3T 508
patriarch of Uz Ed 155; SD 257
plea of, when unjustly accused by comforters 3T 518-9
prayer of, for salvation from friends 3T 509
principle of tithing existed in days of 3T 393
professed friends of, were miserable comforters TM 350
reaction of, to God’s challenge 3T 509
repented in dust and ashes GC 471; PK 164
reply of, to criticisms of friends 3T 508
righteousness of, was after Christ’s order ML 244
Satan permitted by God to afflict AA 575; 3BC 1140; GC 589; ML 316; PP 129; 4T 525
scornful charge brought by Satan against Ed 155
searched out the needy to help them 5T 151
self abhorred by, when hearing God’s voice TMK 175:3
spirit of steadfast integrity found in, by God 3T 311
story of, shows that suffering is inflicted by Satan DA 471
tempted but he did not speak against God HP 251:4
testing of, lessons from DA 471; Ed 154-6; SD 257
though weary of life, not allowed to die PK 163
thought that he had cause for grief 5T 313
thoughtful of others 3BC 1140; SD 257
JW’s experience compared to that of 3T 509
Job, book of
Job, book of: Moses wrote, in Midian 3BC 1140; Ed 159
poetry of Ed 159
purpose of DA 471
Jochebed
Jochebed, Moses’ mother Ed 61; MH 372; PP 242-4; 3SG 180-2; SR 107-8
Joel
prophecy of, misunderstood 3SM 340:2
Joel, book of
Joel, book of, written 2,500 years before May 19, 1780 GC 308
John (apostle)
1. Biog.—youth to Christ’s triumphal entry
2. Biog.—crucifixion week to Pentecost
3. Biog.—active ministry of (to his exile)
1. Biog.—youth to Christ’s triumphal entry
accepted Christ’s call to forsake all and follow Him DA 249
ambitious to be first in Christ’s kingdom DA 295; SL 55-6
associated most intimately with Christ AA 539; DA 292, 295; Ed 87; SL 65
Christ’s mighty miracles witnessed by SL 65
close relationship to Christ enjoyed by Ed 87
clung to Christ as vine to stately pillar AA 539; SL 53
devotion of, to Christ Ed 87
did not receive training of schools SL 61
disputed with fellow disciples as to who should be accounted greatest SL 55
distinguished as “disciple whom Jesus loved” AA 539; DA 292; SL 53, 79
early life of, among uncultivated Galilean fishermen SL 61
humble and unlearned fisherman DA 249
indignation and combativeness of, slight shown to Christ aroused DA 295
James and: among Christ’s first disciples DA 138-9, 548; Ed 87
called “sons of thunder” AA 540; DA 295
helped Peter and Andrew with miraculous catch of fish DA 246
Judas Iscariot’s severity toward DA 644
man forbidden by, to teach in Christ’s name CSW 85
mother of, sought highest position of honor for them DA 548; SL 56; 2T 32
rebuked man casting out devils in Christ’s name AA 543-4; DA 437-8; SL 56; 5T 461
requested highest place in Christ’s kingdom AA 359, 541-2; DA 644, 650
would call fire down from heaven upon Samaritan village AA 540-1; DA 487; SL 58; SR 268
young disciples AA 541
John the Baptist’s disciple before he found Christ DA 138-9
learned in school in which Christ was teacher SL 59
lessons of humility and patience learned from Christ by DA 295
many tokens of Christ’s confidence and love were received by SL 53
most receptive spirit manifested by, among Christ’s disciples AA 545; DA 292
next to Christ, at every possible opportunity DA 548
question put to Christ by DA 437
raising of Jairus’s dead daughter witnessed by DA 343
repentant sinner’s love given to Christ by SL 53
self-seeking of, Christ rebuked AA 540; Ed 87
united closely to Christ as living Vine SL 55
was to learn constantly while working with Christ 5T 557
yielded himself most to Christ’s power DA 250
youngest of apostles AA 545; DA 292
2. Biog.—crucifixion week to Pentecost
at Christ’s right side during last Passover supper DA 644
Christ’s mother attended by, during His crucifixion DA 744, 752; EW 177
Christ’s mother committed to care of AA 539; DA 752; EW 177; SL 53; SR 224
Christ’s mother lived in home of, after His death DA 752; EW 177
Christ’s trial by Sanhedrin witnessed by DA 710-12
crucifixion of Christ witnessed by AA 539, 582; 5BC 1149; DA 744, 752; EW 177; SL 53; SR 224
dangers of judgment hall braved by, for Christ’s sake AA 539; DA 711; SL 53
feet of, washed last by Christ DA 645
fishing by, after Christ’s resurrection DA 810
followed Christ to trial before Sanhedrin DA 710
future of, Peter’s curiosity to know DA 816
helped to bury Christ DA 773-4
inquiry of, at last Passover supper with Christ DA 654
leaned on Christ’s breast DA 689; GC 471
lingered about cross of Christ AA 539; SL 53
outpouring of Spirit upon, at Pentecost SL 61
outran Peter to Christ’s tomb AA 539; DA 789; SL 53
perplexed as to how to give Christ burial DA 772-3
privilege of, to pray with Christ in Gethsemane DA 686
transfiguration of Christ witnessed by AA 539; DA 419-21; SL 53
well known to priests as disciple of Christ DA 710
with Christ in Gethsemane AA 539, 582; DA 688-9; SL 53
3. Biog.—active ministry of (to his exile)
boldness of, in preaching Christ in Jerusalem EW 194
called to labor in Ephesus and Smyrna DA 194
cast into caldron of boiling oil AA 570
Christians encouraged by, in time of terrible persecution SL 70
Christians terribly persecuted by Roman emperor in time of SL 70
defense of, when tried at Rome AA 569-70
destruction of Jerusalem witnessed by AA 569; DA 816
Domitian filled with rage against AA 569-70; SL 71
efforts of, to combat error in apostolic church AA 554
eloquence of, astonished his hearers AA 569; SL 71
enemies failed to silence SL 71
enemies of, made false accusations against him SL 71
error met with promptness and decision by SL 63
errors met unflinchingly by SL 64
faithful and ardent gospel worker after Christ’s ascension AA 546-56; SL 61
false witnesses accused, of sedition SL 71
Jewish attempts to kill 7T 288
Jewish authorities commanded, not to preach 5T 713
Jewish leaders tried to silence AA 569
Jewish rulers bitterly hated AA 569
old and gray-headed, when given message for persecuted churches 7T 288
old man in time of terrible persecution SL 70
Peter and: accused of murdering Ananias and Sapphira AA 80; SR 255
beaten with rods AA 83; EW 196; SR 258
crippled beggar healed by AA 57-60; EW 192; SR 248
first arrest and arraignment of, by Sanhedrin AA 60-7; DA 354; EW 192-4; SL 62; SR 250
released from prison by angel AA 80-1; EW 194-5; SR 255-6; 5T 713; TM 69
second arrest of, by Sanhedrin AA 77-80; EW 194-5; SR 254-6; TM 68-9
team of gospel workers Ev 72; EW 224-5; TM 329
third arrest and arraignment of, by Sanhedrin AA 81-3; EW 195-9; SR 256-8; TM 69-70
poisonous errors seen creeping into church by SL 63
powerful preacher AA 546; SL 54
preacher fervent and deeply in earnest AA 546
removed from boiling caldron by men who cast him into it AA 570
summoned to Rome for trial AA 569-70; SL 71
on charge of teaching seditious heresies AA 569
testimony of, adversaries could not controvert SL 70
threatened with imprisonment and death SL 61
useful life of, evil men sought to cut short SL 64
waning of brotherly love in early church alarmed 8T 241-2
See also Revelation, book of
way of adversaries of truth hedged up by SL 64
wisdom of, astonished his hearers AA 569; SL 71
witnessed for Christ during terrible persecution AA 568
won many souls to Christ, by his patient forbearance and deep devotedness EW 225
words of: carried weight of conviction SL 54
dropped as dew upon souls SL 61
work of, in Jerusalem during Jewish festivals AA 165
4. Biog.—on Patmos
angel forbade, to worship him EW 231
angel gave revelations to, on Patmos EW 230
angel visited, on Sabbath on Patmos 6T 128
Christ appeared to, on Patmos AA 582; 4BC 1173; 7BC 953-4; CW 175; Ed 191; MM 37; PP 129; 7T 288
Christ not seen by, after His ascension till He appeared on Patmos 7BC 955
Christ personally presented gospel to, on Patmos CW 29; Ed 191
Christ speaks to men today through, from Patmos 1SM 67
Christ taught, on Patmos FE 424
Christ was revealed to, on Patmos SL 49-50
companionship of Christ and angels enjoyed by, on Patmos AA 570-1
could study on Patmos things God had created FE 423-4
exiled to Isle of Patmos AA 568-77, 581, 597; 7BC 953-5; DA 669; EW 230; FE 109, 423-4; GW 18, 77; MH 488; PP 129; SD 260; SL 49-50, 70-9; 4T 525; 6T 59, 128; 7T 288
by Roman emperor AA 570; 7BC 955; SL 71
by persecution 9T 227-8
in his old age 7BC 954-5; 1SM 33; 7T 288
more than half century after Christ’s ascension 7BC 955
fervent prayers offered by, on Patmos SL 74
friends and converts won by, on Patmos AA 573; 7BC 954
Gabriel appeared to DA 99
Gabriel opened future to DA 234
God used, as aged worker AA 572-3; 7BC 947
in Spirit on Sabbath day on Patmos SL 75; 6T 128
lessons learned by, from stormy sea SL 73
light for world given to, on Patmos TM 433
more communications received from God by, on Patmos than during rest of his lifetime 7BC 955; 1SM 33-4
most communications received from heaven by, in his old age AA 573
overwhelmed by Creator’s greatness and majesty SL 76-7
priests and rulers rejoiced over banishment of, to Patmos 7BC 954
promise of second advent given to, while on Patmos GC 302
prophecies of Revelation given by Christ to TM 115
prophet of Patmos GC 301; PP 289; 9T 17
providence of God in banishment of, to Patmos AA 581
revelations given to, on Patmos Ev 120; EW 230-1; 6T 59
Roman emperor determined to silence SL 71
Sabbath sacredly observed by, on Patmos AA 581
Sabbathkeeper while on Patmos 7BC 955; SL 74-5; 6T 128
seer of Patmos PK 720
steadfastly maintained his faith during persecution 7BC 947; GW 18
truths of Revelation given to, on Patmos 7T 288; TM 114
unable to endure God’s glory in vision AA 582; 9T 285
vision given by Christ to, on Patmos AA 582-3
voice of, heard from his place of exile SL 71-2
5. Characteristics of
amiable disposition possessed by SL 53
in devotion to Christ SL 53
calm and considerate of feelings of others Ev 73
character of, before conversion AA 540; DA 139, 292, 295-6, 645; Ed 86-7; SC 73; SL 53-60
ambitious AA 540; DA 296; Ed 86-7; SC 73; SL 54
combative Ed 87
outspoken DA 296
quick to resent slight and injury SL 54
resentful in temper AA 540; SC 73
violent in spirit AA 557; DA 295
character of, marvelous transformation in AA 540; Ed 86-7; SC 73
contemplative DA 139
faithful in face of imprisonment, stripes, and threatened death SL 78
faithful steward of God SD 279
fervent and deeply in earnest SL 54
had by nature serious defects of character SL 54
harsh spirit of, Christ rebuked GC 570
humility clothed, as naturally as garment SL 78-9
humility of GC 471
loving heart possessed by AA 540; Ed 86; SL 53
loveliness of character was not naturally possessed by AA 540; SC 73
loyalty of, to Christ Ed 90
man of: earnest and deep affection DA 139
mild disposition Ev 72; EW 224
naturally longed for love, sympathy, and companionship Ed 87
not a gentle and dreamy enthusiast Ed 87
not in slightest degree cowardly, weak, or vacillating SL 53
not intimidated by imprisonment or death SL 61
not naturally meek and yielding DA 295
not perfect, but improved every opportunity to learn 5T 557
patient EW 224
pride found no place in, after conversion SL 78
pride of, Christ reproved AA 542; SL 57
had to be overcome DA 295
reflected Christ’s likeness most fully SC 73
sincere AA 540
6. Teachings of
burden of testimony of, to churches DA 551
charity taught and practiced by, in fullest sense SL 79
Christ presented by, as only way of salvation SL 63
false ideas of sanctification met by SL 68
favorite theme of, infinite love of Christ was SL 62
mysteries of divine truth in discourses of, believer could not fully comprehend SL 61
teacher of practical holiness SL 79
7. Visions of
angels showed, things that must shortly come to pass GC 521
anthems of joy sung in heaven were heard by 7BC 955
beholding of God’s glory by, effects of 5T 467
Christ shown to, as Lamb that had been slain 4T 395
church’s final triumph shown to EW 230-1
effects of angel’s glory upon EW 230-1; GC 471
glorious attractions of home of redeemed were shown to SL 78
history of church for future ages shown to EW 230; 5T 752-3
multitude of redeemed seen in vision by PP 289; 1T 78
prophetic visions of, foretell period of moral darkness 5T 9
scenes of deep and thrilling interest to church opened to GC 341
subjects opened to, needed by God’s people in last days 8T 301
temple of God in heaven was shown to PP 356-7
things seen in vision by, on Patmos AA 582-3
triumphant songs of the redeemed heard by AA 583; SL 78
vision of Christ given to SL 77-8
vision of glories of heaven shown to, on Patmos AA 582-3
vision of God’s purposes for future ages was given to SL 78
visions of Revelation given to, on Patmos TM 114
vision of spiritual Babylon given to PP 167
vision of temple of heaven shown to PP 356
8. Miscellaneous
ambition(s) of, Christ disappointed Ed 87
angel wonderfully preserved, to do his work EW 230
angels protected, from assaults of evil men SL 64
beautiful language used by, in speaking of Christ 7T 288
believed in God as child believes in kind and tender father SL 62
beloved apostle AA 539-45
bitterest hatred kindled against SL 70
blessings of true sanctification enjoyed by SL 65
book of Revelation written by See Revelation, book of
called “the evangelist” SC 50
Christ visited, in hard and trying places 8T 17
Christ’s affection for SL 53
Christ’s best-loved disciple DA 146
Christ’s character appreciated by AA 555
Christ’s love for AA 539
Christ’s love transformed SL 54-5
closely followed Christ to his latest days DA 816
counselor of gospel workers in his old age 7BC 947; 2SM 227
countenance of, Christlike radiance of AA 545
counterbalance to Peter EW 224-5
desired to become like Christ SL 54-5
did not claim to be sinless SL 65
drank eagerly at fountain of wisdom SL 61
evil temper of, had to be overcome DA 295
exalted concept of God’s love as held by SC 15
example of: how God can use aged workers 7BC 947
transformation by grace AA 557-67
experience of, lessons from SL 54
faith of, considered old-fashioned and insufferable today 5T 79
First Epistle of See John, First Epistle of
grew old in God’s service AA 573
had elevated idea of Christian’s privilege SL 16
had musical voice AA 546; 7T 288
heresies imperiling church in time of SL 64
hid self in Christ SL 55
highest education obtained by, that mortal man can receive SL 61
Judas Iscariot and, striking contrast between characters of AA 557-8; SL 59
two classes of professed Christians represented by AA 558
Judas Iscariot regarded, as poor financier DA 717
knew Christ by experimental knowledge AA 544
lessons of highest value to AA 544; SL 59
life of, harmonized with his teachings SL 54
lived to be: nearly 100 years old 7BC 947; 2SM 223
lived to see gospel preached far and near SL 63
living illustration of sanctification SL 59
love and affection of, for Christ AA 544-5
loved all for whom Christ died SL 54
loved and loving, at Christ’s final coronation SR 424
in resurrection of righteous GC 667
meditated upon God’s glory displayed in His works SL 76
ministers who say prophecies of, are obscure 3SG 95
ministry of AA 546-56; SL 53-79; SR 302-3
nearly all former associates of, in ministry suffered martyrdom AA 581
Nicodemus related to, story of his secret interview with Christ DA 177
obtained access to all classes SL 61
one of three leading apostles 6BC 1108
outlived fellow apostles AA 542, 569; 7BC 953; DA 549; Ed 86; SL 70-1
pen of, seems dipped in love AA 554
recorder of most sublime truths of gospel GC 5
religion of, was of practical character SL 54
Sabbathkeeper before exile to Patmos 7BC 955; SL 74
Second Epistle of See John, Second Epistle of
seemed constantly imbued with Spirit SL 61
shining example of Christian youth 1SM 319
special work given to EW 230
Spirit’s regenerating influence upon SC 73
teachings of, people living amid perils of last days need to study SL 65
spiritual fervor characterized SL 61
testimony borne for Christ by, on every suitable occasion SL 62
Third Epistle of See John, Third Epistle of
transformation of, by gospel AA 540-5
treasured lessons that Christ taught him AA 544; SL 59
true sanctification exemplified by SL 55
truths uttered by, sublime power of SL 61
visions of: Daniel’s visions help to understand EW 231
show heaven closely connected with earth 5T 753
study subject of sanctuary in LS 278
warred against his own faults AA 558; SL 59
world’s great men of science are not comparable to CT 66
writings of, Satan would have people believe they cannot understand PK 547
wrote: re God’s law SL 62
1,600 years after Moses GC 5
under Spirit’s inspiration DA 388; MB 48
Supplement
book of,
first and third chapters, lessons from HP 248
sixth chapter, pray to understand UL 181:4
See also the Scripture index
Christ,
chose, not because above frailties, but in love TMK 177:3
described by; power and greatness LHU 74:2
told, what to write in the book of Revelation UL 310:5
visits those in hard places like TDG 159:6
church is God’s although some in it would call fire like 3SM 17:3
different from Peter; each was to subdue peculiarities TDG 262:3
exile of, in God’s plan although enemies seemed to triumph RY 173:2
exiled but permitted to see future and God’s throne HP 271:6
fate of those choosing transgression seen by FW 117:1
humility of, at the angel’s feet Mar 235:4; TMK 175:3
language of, simple and loving VSS 364:3
life of, like his teaching; love and effort for others VSS 364:4
love of God for sinners pointed to by TMK 60:3
members like, desiring fire of revenge TDG 172:5
messages given to, now important UL 369:7
placed on Patmos to prepare him to receive truth OHC 315:2
Satan works against the One who came to Patmos to teach TDG 312:2
saw things God desired him to give to people TMK 340:2
strengthened to talk with Jesus on Patmos TMK 360:2
vision of Jesus and exalted truth received by OHC 315:2
voice of Christ remembered by, on Isle of Patmos TMK 360:2
work of, on Patmos UL 100:5