EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Egotism - Elisha
Egotism
Egotism, defined 4T 607
example that encouraged DA 150
man in his, separates himself from God and fellow men CS 24
hearts purified from 5T 696
ministers should discard 1SM 178
put away all 1SM 414
SS officers should put away all CSW 28-9
selfish, ardor of first love lapsed into 7BC 962
teach children to be free from every particle of CSW 84
unbecoming to ministers GW 144
Egotistical
Egotistical, men whose comprehension is, sit in council TM 417
youth who was puffed up and 4T 437-8
Egypt
1. Figurative
church was steadily retreating toward 5T 217
darkness and bondage of, persons who are going back into 2T 124
God’s people were going back to, rather than to Canaan CD 319
spiritual, France as GC 269
2. Literal
Abraham’s sojourn in PP 129-31
armies of, Moses was commander in chief of PP 245; SR 108; 1T 650
perished in Red Sea COL 85; PP 283-90; 3SG 231-8; SR 121-5; 4T 20-8
asylum for Israel, in Joseph’s time PP 333
beautiful and attractive women of, brought to Solomon PK 56
court of, luxury and vice allured Ed 63
cultivated lands of, watered by river 4aSG 54
entangling alliances with, Judah given opportunity to free herself from PK 423
existence of living God boldly denied by GC 269
God revealed Himself to, through Abraham PP 368
through Joseph PP 368-9
gods of, Israel made golden calf in imitation of PP 316-7; 3SG 274-5
worshiped by some Israelites 3SG 201, 240
God’s commands boldly resisted by GC 269
God’s judgments upon, purpose of COL 287; PP 333
testified to His supreme power PP 492
God’s purpose for: Jacob and his posterity in COL 286
Joseph in COL 286
God’s purpose in bringing: Israel out of PK 16
Jacob and descendants into PP 232
gratitude and praise of, for Joseph PP 369
great light given to, before visitation of God’s judgments upon her PP 369
greatest kingdom on earth in Moses’ time PP 369
greatest of nations when Joseph was called to Pharaoh’s court Ed 53
greatness of, in dust Ed 69
hail unusual in, in Moses’ time PP 269
heir to throne of, Egyptian priests educated PP 332-3
help from, in Hezekiah’s time Assyrian army cut off PK 352
in Zedekiah’s time Nebuchadnezzar’s armies cut off PK 452
high honor of being next to king of, Joseph was exalted to MM 36
idol worship of, imitated by Israel in worship of golden calf 3SG 279
most degrading in nature Ed 35
idol worship was common in 3SG 269; SR 143
idolatrous feast of, observed by Israel in worship of golden calf 3SG 279
idolatrous worship in, splendor of PP 248
idolatry of: in Joseph’s time PP 214
Israelites were influenced by GC 453; 3SG 240, 298
Jeremiah’s warning against seductive influences of PK 461
many Israelites corrupted by 3SG 240
in Jehoiakim’s time, soon to receive a decided check PK 422
indebted to Joseph for her prosperity 3SG 177
irrigation of, by machinery in Moses’ time 4aSG 54
Israel’s alliance with, in Hosea’s time PK 280
Israel’s bondage in, Abraham was given vision of DA 32; PP 137-8
Israel’s sojourn in PP 231-90; 3SG 168-248; SR 103-21
cause and effect of PP 363
why God permitted PP 333; 3SG 297-9
Israel’s worship of golden calves was borrowed from PK 100
Israelites in: degraded by long bondage MB 45
kept themselves a distinct race PP 242
knowledge of God’s law lost to great extent by PP 334
not permitted to offer sacrificial offerings PP 333-4
offering of sacrifices was almost wholly discontinued by 1BC 1107-8
surrounded with idolatry 3SG 303
Israelites’ murmuring for having left PP 284, 414; 3SG 232; SR 122; 4T 21-7
Israelites’ plan to return from Sinai to PP 315
Jacob’s sons sent to buy grain in PP 224-31; 3SG 153-69
Jeroboam I sojourned in PK 100
Joseph and Mary fled with Christ from Bethlehem to DA 64
Joseph and Mary took Christ from, to Nazareth DA 66
Joseph as God-fearing youth brought blessing to 1BC 1096; SD 320
Joseph was fountain of life to AA 13
Joseph was God’s representative in 6T 219
Joseph was light bearer for God in MB 41
Joseph’s integrity preserved AA 13
Joseph’s management greatly enriched PP 241
Joseph’s experience in PP 211-40; 3SG 138-78; SR 100-4
providence of God in 8T 153
king of: highhanded rebellion against God by GC 269
Israelites reduced to slavery by SR 105
Jehoahaz deposed by interference of PK 412
Moses chose to serve Christ rather than to be PP 245-6
Moses was educated to become PP 245
was to drink of cup of wine of God’s wrath PK 431
was also a member of priesthood Ed 62
See also Pharaoh
last two Pharaohs of, before Exodus were cruel and tyrannical 3SG 240; SR 113
laws of, required that Pharaohs become members of priestly caste PP 245
lay to south of Israel PK 53, 70
leeks and onions of, Israel longed for 4T 573
magnificent temples in, in Moses’ time PP 251
material representations of deity in Ed 35; PP 315
mightiest nation on earth at time of Exodus Ed 254
Moses and many others witnessed for God in COL 286
Moses refused crown of, rather than embrace idolatry 3SG 184
Moses turned from prospective kingdom in, to serve God PP 471
most highly civilized nation in Joseph’s time PP 214
most powerful and most highly civilized nation in Moses’ time Ed 62
most powerful kingdom in existence in Moses’ time PP 263
nation of idolaters 6T 220
Nebuchadnezzar conquered PK 515
oppression of Israel in, Egyptian priests caused PP 332-3
plagues visited upon, at time of Exodus CG 304; DA 51; GC 627-8; PP 257-90, 586; 3SG 203-48; SR 112-25; 4T 20-8; 5T 505
Philistines remembered PP 586
See also Plagues
plains of, Nile enriched PP 133
political relations with, Solomon ventured on forbidden ground in PK 53
power and civilization of, passed away Ed 69
powerful kingdom in Joseph’s time PP 368
priests of, alarmed by Israel’s prosperity PP 332-3
prime minister of, Joseph was made PP 221, 233, 332
Joseph’s education to become PP 217
punished for her idolatry PP 263; 3SG 238; SR 115
rain unusual in, in Moses’ time PP 269
remnant of Judah sought refuge in, after Gedaliah’s death PK 460
ruler of, Moses was prospective GW 332
Sabbath observed by Israelites in PK 180-1; PP 258
seven years of famine in, in Joseph’s time PP 224-31, 241; 3SG 151-4
Solomon’s kingdom extended to PK 70
some Israelites worshiped idols in 3SG 201-2, 240
source of food and wealth for, overflowing of Nile was PP 265
sovereign of, Moses was prospective Ed 62
starvation threatened, in Moses’ time PP 271
taxation in, in Joseph’s time PP 241
throne of, Moses was prospective heir to MH 474
Pharaoh expected to exalt Moses to 3SG 183
to south, Jehoiakim vainly placed his trust in PK 422
unequaled in civilization, art, and learning in Joseph’s time Ed 53
veneration of animals in PP 333-4
Wolff (Joseph) visited GC 360
world’s greatest empire in Joseph’s time 6T 219
Zedekiah looked in vain for help from, in revolt against Nebuchadnezzar PK 454
Supplement
call out of, to enable obedience, like call from Babylon 3SM 406:1
deliverance from, God to be remembered in AG 149:2
Hebrew slaves despised by lowest people in SW 14:3
Israelite children in, found among Egyptians destroyed HP 150:3
Joseph was a light bearer in HP 316:2
pitching tents nearer to, than to Canaan TMK 307:2
Sabbath sacredness lost sight of in UL 124:2
Egyptian, Egyptians
Egyptian, Egyptians, accustomed to luxurious diet PP 377
acquainted with Hebrew religion PP 259
altars erected by, to their gods 3SG 303
animals sacrificed by Hebrews were regarded as sacred by PP 266
animals superstitiously venerated by PP 333
animals worshiped by 3SG 201, 211; SR 112
believing, mixed multitude consisted of PP 281; 4aSG 15
with Israelites in wilderness PP 377; 3SG 274
children caused by, to pass through fire 3SG 304
considered it abomination to eat with Hebrews PP 228; 3SG 161
cursed through objects they worshiped PP 333
derided Israelites’ hope of deliverance SR 113
descendants of, excluded from camp of Israel until third generation PP 407
disobedient, punished with total destruction 6T 9
diverted Chaldeans from siege of Jerusalem 4T 181
dusky, in Abraham’s time PP 130
efforts of, to aid Zedekiah’s revolt against Nebuchadnezzar PK 452-3
to turn Israelites to idolatry PP 259
enriched by labor unjustly exacted from Israelites PP 253
first-born of, angel slew PP 273-80; 3SG 224; SR 119; 1T 265
slain in every family of 4T 20
forbidden to eat with people of other nations PP 228; 3SG 161
frog regarded as sacred by PP 265
God of Israel acknowledged by many, as only true God PP 279; 3SG 224
God revealed Himself to, as Ruler of universe 8T 207
God’s mercy and long-suffering toward PP 333
gods of wood and stone worshiped by 3SG 202, 241
gratitude of, to Joseph for what he did for them SR 103-4
gross idolatry of PP 333
had no regard for God 4T 27
honored Joseph 5T 526
idol worship of, pomp and ceremony in 3SG 303
idolatrous 3SG 245; SR 112; 1T 288
hardhearted cruelty of 3SG 239
in worship 3SG 169
images of wood and stone worshiped by 3SG 241; SR 114
images worshiped by 3SG 201; SR 112
Israelites enslaved by PP 241-2; 3SG 191
Israelites oppressed by 3SG 240-1
Israelitish woman and, rebellion of son of PP 407-8
Josiah died in battle with PK 405
learning of, Moses well educated in all 4T 343
many: gave themselves to God’s service PP 333
sought shelter in homes of Israel PP 279
united with Israel in worshiping God 3SG 224-5
moon worshiped by PP 272; 3SG 201, 242; SR 112, 114
Moses regarded by, as remarkable character PP 245; 3SG 183
much light given by God to PP 369
Nile River worshiped by many PP 265; 4aSG 54-5
ox or calf regarded by, as symbol of deity PP 316-7
Pharaoh worshiped by, as representative of their god PP 271
possessions of, sold to Pharaoh PP 241
preparation of food by Hebrew for, was considered abomination 3SG 143; SR 101
proud people 3SG 245
punished with death person killing sacred animals 3SG 211
reverence of, for animals they regarded sacred PP 266
sacrificed to senseless gods of wood and stone 3SG 202
shepherd regarded by, as abomination PP 232
shepherd’s occupation regarded by, as degrading 3SG 169
sin of, in rejecting light brought by Joseph 1BC 1098
sinful idolatry of 3SG 239
slain by Moses PP 246; 3SG 185-6; SR 109-10
sought shelter in Israelite homes PP 279
stars worshiped by 3SG 201, 241; SR 112, 114
strange gods among, many 4BC 1145
sun worshiped by PP 272; 3SG 201, 241; SR 112, 114
traditions received by, re sacrificing 3SG 303
tyrannical 1T 288
why God permitted, to oppress Israel 3SG 297-8
worshiped creatures of their own fanciful imagination 4BC 1145
Supplement
diet and habits of, like those in world today TDG 77:3
felt scourging of God UL 341:4
Hebrews were a reproach to all TMK 22:2
Egyptian architecture
Egyptian architecture, in Moses’ time PP 248, 258
Egyptian army
Egyptian army, Assyrian army blocked aid by, to Hezekiah PK 352
destroyed in Red Sea PP 283-90; SR 121-5; 1T 265; 4T 21-5
Moses as general of See Moses
Egyptian chariot, Egyptian chariots
Egyptian chariot, Egyptian chariots, wheels of, angels removed SR 124
Egyptian idolatry
Egyptian idolatry, Egyptian priests’ zeal in behalf of PP 332-3
Egyptian king, Egyptian kings
Egyptian king, Egyptian kings, nearly all, called Pharaoh 3SG 189
Egyptian language
Egyptian language, efficient use of, lost by Moses in Midian PP 254; 3SG 192-3
Egyptian law, Egyptian laws
Egyptian law, Egyptian laws, forbidding intercourse with foreign shepherds PP 130-1
Egyptian priest, Egyptian priests
Egyptian priest, Egyptian priests, heir to Egypt’s throne was educated by PP 332-3
idolatrous, spread of Hebrew religion in Egypt alarmed PP 332
plague of boils smote PP 267
Egyptian priesthood
Egyptian priesthood, Joseph’s wife connected with highest order of PP 234
king of Egypt was member of Ed 62; PP 245
Egyptian princess
Egyptian princess, idolatrous, Solomon’s marriage with FE 498
Moses loved and cherished as son by Ed 62
Egyptian religion
Egyptian religion, mysteries of, Moses initiated into Ed 62; PP 245; 3SG 184
Egyptian slave
Egyptian slave, left to die by Amalekite master PP 693
Egyptian soldier, Egyptian soldiers
Egyptian soldier, Egyptian soldiers, mail-clad, in Moses’ time PP 287
Egyptian taskmaster, Egyptian taskmasters
Egyptian taskmaster, Egyptian taskmasters, Israelites oppressed by PP 258-9
Egyptian wife
Egyptian wife, Solomon’s, converted PK 53
1844
believers after, united in truth, through the Holy Spirit TDG 317:5
Ellen White engaged in public labor since TDG 24:3
influence of noisy worship after Mar 234:4
messages of 1843 and, to be preached UL 199:2
searching for truth after CET 192; TDG 317
1888, General Conference session of
See General Conference
Ehud
Ehud, Israel delivered by PP 545
Eighth commandment
Eighth commandment See Ten Commandments
Eight-hour system
Eight-hour system, gospel worker does not measure his work by 9T 45
no place for, in minister’s program GW 451
Eight spirits
Eight spirits, parable of See Parable
Einsiedeln, Switz.
Einsiedeln, Switz. GC 174-6
Ekron
Ekron, ark of covenant at PP 586; 4aSG 108
idol god of, Baal-zebub PK 208, 224
educators should not seek wisdom of CT 255
information supposedly given through 2BC 1036; PK 208; 5T 192
King Ahaziah inquired of CH 455; 5T 192, 195
many people resorted to 5T 192
Satan’s predictions and information given through 5T 192
mystic voices at 5T 193
still mislead Ev 608
path leading to, cursed CH 458; 5T 197
people should not inquire of CW 117
plague on people of PP 588-9; 4aSG 108
mice caused PP 586
Elah
Elah, king of Israel PK 110
Elam
Elam PP 134-5
Elamite, Elamites
Elamite, Elamites, Canaan invaded by PP 134-5, 139, 154
Elasticity
Elasticity, man who acted as if he had no 2T 413
of spirit, how students can develop 6T 180
Elder, Elders
1. Church
calling of, to pray for the sick CH 373, 457; MM 16, 287
camp meetings as school for 6T 49; 9T 82
cautioned not to pray or talk too long in public 5T 618
choose suitable men for work of 7BC 914-5
do not call, to pray for every little ailment MM 16
election of 5T 617-8
Bible rule disregarded in 5T 617
have duty to: encourage faithfulness in tithing TM 306
faithfully gather in tithes CS 106
guard spiritual interests of church 5T 241
look after the weak and straying CSW 161
teach church faithfulness in tithes and offerings CS 106-7; TM 305
urge faithfulness in payment of pledges CS 107
hurry no man into position of 4T 406-7; 5T 617
lesson for, from Nicodemus’s experience TM 369
man who is not qualified to serve as TM 323
man who should be relieved of responsibility as CS 106
more thought should be given to plans for church work by ChS 62
must not be slow and tedious 5T 618
ordination of, by prayer and laying on of hands 4T 406-7; 5T 617
Paul’s exhortations to AA 342
Peter’s instruction to AA 525-8
qualifications of 1T 692; 4T 406-7; 5T 617-8
supervision of, by conference presidents TM 305
things not to be countenanced by, in church services 4T 489
wide field of labor for 7BC 942
wife of, woman unqualified to be 2T 316-7
See also Church officer
2. Israel’s
encouraged oppressed Israelites in Egypt SR 113
ministry of Christ in marked contrast to that of DA 150
Moses accompanied by, in dealing with Korah’s rebellion PP 400
Moses aided by, in leading Israel 3SG 272
Moses given message for PP 257
Moses’ mission revealed to PP 245
ordination of, in Moses’ time AA 94
organization of PP 383
qualifications of PP 380
regard for tradition and formalism by, destroyed freedom of thought or action DA 150
teaching of, cold, formal, and like lesson learned by rote DA 253
seventy: aided Moses in governing Israel AA 94; Ed 37; PP 312, 374, 380-3; 4aSG 16-7, 19
laws given by God were to be enforced by PP 603
ordination of, charge given at AA 94; PP 381
permitted to see God’s glory PP 312, 359
prophetic gift bestowed on PP 381
outpouring of Spirit upon PP 381-2
3. Miscellaneous
Gibeonites ruled by PP 506
Eleazar
Eleazar, Aaron’s son, succeeded him as high priest PP 425-7; 3T 293
Joshua aided by, in division of Canaan PP 511
Eleazar
Eleazar, Abinadab’s son PP 589
Elect
Elect, God’s: dear to His heart COL 164-5
described TM 422
must have holy bodies and pure spirits CH 20
must stand untainted amid last-day corruptions CH 20
people who are SD 133
Satan in angel robes will seek to deceive 5T 80
when God will avenge His own 5T 210
you can prove yourself Christ’s, by being faithful 6BC 1079
Supplement
deception of,
everything done to cause TDG 258:2
if possible Mar 204:2
planned using all possible means 3SM 423:1
Satan seeking, by claims of casting out devils 1MCP 40:1
follow God’s standard UL 70:3
proof of being, by faithfulness; abiding in the vine RC 355:3
provision made in heaven that we might become OHC 78:2
Election
Election, Bible doctrine of 6BC 1079, 1114-5; 7BC 931, 944; EW 58; FE 125-6; PP 207-8; SD 23; 1T 196, 503; 5T 693; TM 103, 453-4
monstrous doctrines taught re, to salvation GC 261
no arbitrary, in case of Abel and Cain PP 72
See also Decree; Foreknowledge; Predestination
Election price
Election price, Christ paid, for every human being 7BC 944
Electrical energy
Electrical energy, man’s, at creation 3T 138
Electric current, Electric currents
Electric current, Electric currents, nervous system’s Ed 209; 2T 347
thrill as of, in healed woman MH 60
Satan’s healers of disease use Ev 606, 609; PK 211; 5T 193-4
Electricity
Electricity, seed caused to grow by COL 63; Ed 104
Satan’s agents claim to heal by Ev 606, 609; PK 211; 5T 193
Electric physician, Electric physicians
Electric physician, Electric physicians, warning not to seek healing from CH 459; Ev 607; 5T 198
See also Clairvoyant; Hypnosis; Hypnotism; Magnetic healer; Magnetism; Mesmerism; Mind cure; “Sympathetic remedies”
Electric power
Electric power, brain’s, aids in resisting disease Ed 197; 3T 157
Electric shock
Electric shock, palsy-stricken soul felt 5T 267
Electrification
Electrification, nerve power given, by will 2T 428
Electrifying
Electrifying, of blood, by deep and full inspirations of air 2T 68
Electrifying influence
Electrifying influence, pure air and sunlight exert 1T 517
Electrifying touch
Electrifying touch, of Christ’s hand 4T 63
El-elohe-Israel
El-elohe-Israel, signifies “God, the God of Israel” PP 204
Element, Elements
Element, Elements, from beneath, powers of darkness are stirring up 6T 18
new, needed in God’s work MM 319
of nature: God’s word controls PP 115
kept within bounds by God’s mighty power PK 134
obey God’s voice PP 269
Satan works through GC 589-90
used by God for happiness of His creatures PK 134
Elevation
Elevation, of faith, reaction that frequently follows 3T 290
work of, must be performed by man for himself through Christ 4T 339
Eleventh hour
Eleventh hour, educate men of ability for God’s work at this 5T 554
thousands in, will accept truth 2SM 16
Eli
Eli PP 570-85; 4aSG 103-6; SR 184-7; 4T 199-200, 516-7
aged priest when Samuel was youth PP 573
all priests of line of, King Saul slew 2BC 1020
allowed children to: control him PP 575
grow up with unbridled passions 2BC 1009
blind and old when he died PP 585
chief magistrate of Israel 2BC 1021; PP 573; SD 161
could not be depended on to keep Israel pure PP 578
criminal neglect of, as priest 2BC 1009-10
in family discipline 4aSG 103; SR 184, 187
curse upon himself and children by CG 278
cursed for not promptly and decidedly restraining wicked sons 4T 651
death of PK 416; PP 585; 4aSG 106; SR 187; 1T 119; 4T 166, 516
displeased God by not reproving sin PP 578
ease-loving and affectionate father 4T 199-200
error of, in permitting wicked sons to minister as priests PP 577
failure of: to discipline his sons 2BC 1009-10; PP 575-7; 1T 217; 4T 199-200, 516-7
to rule his own household PP 575, 578
to strengthen weak points in character 4T 516
family life of, imitated throughout Israel PP 579
gentle, loving, and kind 4T 517
had power in prayer 4T 517
Hannah blessed by PP 570
Hannah rebuked by PP 570
high priest of sanctuary at Shiloh PP 570
history of, terrible example of results of parental unfaithfulness 2BC 1009-10
honored his sons above God PP 578
indulgent father PP 575-6
influence of, extensive because of his position PP 579
judge and high priest in Israel PP 575; 4aSG 103
accountability as PP 578
lacked: courage and power to say No 4T 517
firmness of character to reprove sin 4T 517
moral courage to rebuke and reprove sin 4T 516
example of: warning to God’s people 2SG 229; 1T 190, 235; 4T 383
warning to ministers 2T 620
warning to parents CG 275-6; 1T 119, 217; 2T 620, 624; 4T 200, 204; 5T 29, 37
loved peace and ease PP 575
man good and pure in morals 4T 516
man of God PP 570
man of hoary hairs in Samuel’s time PP 581
many professed Christians are no better parents than 4T 651
mistaken kindness of, to sons 2BC 1010
mistakes of, as parent CG 275-6
neglect of family discipline by, reproved 4aSG 103
negligence of, fearful calamity brought on Israel by PK 416
negligent and ease-loving ways of, baleful results of PP 579
never rose in rebellion against God’s word 4T 517
no envy or jealousy felt by, toward Samuel PP 581
no resentment shown by, when rebuked through Samuel 4T 516
opportunity given to, for repentance PP 582
overindulgent father PP 571; 4T 516
reproved for not disciplining sons SR 184
required to restrain married sons 2T 624
Samuel and, friendship between 2BC 1021; PP 573; SD 161
Samuel gave message of warning to SR 185
Samuel given message from God for PP 581-2
Samuel placed in care of SD 161
Samuel trained by, in sanctuary service CG 197
shrank from duty to correct and punish sons PP 575-6
sin of: passing lightly over sons’ iniquity was PK 416; 4T 166
results of 4T 166
warning to men holding responsible positions 4T 166
sin of negligence marked against 2T 471
sinful indulgence of, as father 2BC 1009-10
sons’ wickedness grieved and distressed PP 573, 577
true interest manifest by, in God’s service and in prosperity of His cause 4T 517
undue affection of, for his sons made him a partial judge 4aSG 104
unwise and unfaithful parent PP 575-6; 4aSG 103-4
Supplement
blessed by presence of Samuel; warm friendship RY 49:3
influence of, over his children compared with Abraham’s CC 143:3
Elis
Elis, today’s, warning to CG 276
Eliab
Eliab David’s eldest brother Ed 266; PP 638, 645-6; 4aSG 80-1
Elias
Elias See Elijah
Eliashib
Eliashib, high priest PK 669-70
Eliezer
Eliezer, Abraham’s servant PP 136, 172-3; 3SG 100-1, 109; SR 77, 84-5
Elijah
Elijah PK 119-70, 204-28; 3T 261-3, 273-93
abrupt disappearance of, after giving message to Ahab PK 122; 3T 274
Ahab hated and hunted PK 123, 126; 3T 276-8
three years PK 137
Ahab humiliated by, before his subjects PK 158
Ahab informed by, of coming drought 2BC 1033-4; PK 120-3; 3T 273-5
Ahab reproved by, for seizing Naboth’s vineyard PK 204, 206-7, 224
less than three years before king’s death PK 207
Ahab unmanned and powerless in presence of PK 139; 3T 273
Ahab’s chariot guided by, on rainy night PK 158; 3T 287
Ahab’s feelings toward 2BC 1034
Ahab’s palace entered by, without formal announcement PK 121
angel fed, at brook Cherith 3T 288
in wilderness GC 512; PK 166; 3T 289, 291
angel sent with message to, while in cave at Horeb PK 167-8; 3T 291
angels guarded, on Mt. Carmel PK 147; 3T 280
apostate Ahab acknowledged by, as king PK 158; 3T 287
appeared to Obadiah, governor of Ahab’s house PK 138; 3T 277
bidden by God to return from Horeb to Israel PK 169
called by God to be His messenger 5T 299
Christ directed, to rebuke King Ahaziah CH 455-6; 5T 195
Christ was strength and righteousness of 2BC 1035
Christ’s transfiguration attended by 5BC 1096; DA 421-2, 487, 686; EW 162; PK 227; PP 479; 4aSG 58; SR 174
colaborer with Christ DA 422
commanded to anoint Hazael king over Syria PK 169-70; 5T 77
courage of, ministers today need PK 142
denounced as troubler of Israel GC 458, 590; PK 126, 139-40; 2SG 284; 3T 278
destruction of Ahab’s house foretold by PK 206-7, 224
devotion of, to God’s cause GW 255
did not hesitate to perform menial duties PK 158-9
did not seek to be God’s messenger 5T 299
did not try to appear to be on popular side 5T 526
discouragement (despondency) of: after Jezebel threatened his life Ed 151; PK 159-66, 228; 3T 261-2, 288-93, 541
persons who can appreciate feelings of 3T 262
persons who cannot understand feelings of 3T 291
distressed by: Israel’s apostasy 3T 273
Israel’s idolatry PK 119-20
spread of Baal worship 3T 263
duty of, when threatened by Jezebel PK 160; 3T 289-90
Elisha and, labored together for several years PK 224
Elisha anointed by, as prophet in his stead PK 170, 217-8
Elisha called to God’s service by 2BC 1035; Ed 58-9; EW 229; GC 331; PK 219-20; 5T 82; SR 357
when his labors were about to close SD 93
Elisha requested large portion of Spirit of GW 116; PK 226-7
Elisha’s training under CH 538; Ed 58-61; PK 218-28; 2SM 227
See also Elisha
enlisted in God’s service COL 301
example of, in faith and prayer EW 73
example of results of true plan of living 9T 165
fact that he served God was not hidden by 5T 526
faith and courage forsook, in hour of darkness PK 159
faithful in warning against national idolatry Ed 151
faithful steward of God SD 279
fear of death overcame faith of, in moment of weariness PK 174
fearless ministry of, checked Israel’s apostasy PK 119
fearless reproof voiced by PK 235
fearlessly appealed to apostate Israel 5T 199
fearlessly opposed people who turned men from God’s word GC 520
fed by God in time of famine DA 65; Ed 138; GC 629; PK 129-31; 2SG 244; 1T 173; 3T 274; 6T 345-6
fled from Jezebel’s wrath DA 120; PK 159-62, 167, 173; 3T 261-2, 289
God’s instrument for overthrow of gigantic evils Ed 60
God’s plan to translate, revealed to Elisha PK 225-6
revealed to students in schools of prophets PK 225-6
great and mighty prophet 3T 261
greatest prophet since Moses PK 224
guided Israel in safe paths Ed 61
hid in cave at Horeb PK 166-9; 1SM 17; 3T 289, 291-2
for protection from wild beasts 3T 291
honored by translation GW 116
hospitality shown, by widow of Zarephath AA 435; DA 238; PK 129-32, 168; 2T 29; 3T 274; 6T 345-6
humiliated to lowliest valley in faith and feeling 3T 290
idolatry in Israel in days of GC 583; PK 119-20
idolatry put down by, in Israel Ed 60
Israel’s apostasy in time of DA 238; PK 119-54; 3T 273-88
Jewish belief that, would personally appear before Messiah’s advent DA 135
Jezebel threatened, with death Ed 151; PK 159-60; 3T 288-9
Jezebel urged Ahab’s efforts to capture PK 126
Jezebel’s end foretold by PK 207
John the Baptist resembled, in dress and manner DA 102, 104
John the Baptist’s work compared to that of DA 135
Jordan’s waters parted by Ed 59; PK 226
key of heaven taken away by 2BC 1034; 3T 274, 287-8
King Ahaziah reproved by, for inquiring of Baal-zebub CH 455-6; PK 208-10, 224; 5T 195
labor of, in schools of prophets 2BC 1036
life of, devoted wholly to work of reform PK 119
lessons from 2BC 1037; PK 157, 170, 173; SD 206
lifework of, cut short by one failure Ed 151
inspires and encourages others PK 177
loneliness of, during years of famine DA 422-5
loved no less by God during hour of trial PK 166
loyal and true prophet 3T 273
man of: faith and prayer EW 73; PK 119, 156-7; 3T 286
power Ed 60
stern fidelity COL 301
men as devoted as, God’s people need 4T 402
men like, God calls for GW 150; PK 142
mantle of, fell on Elisha Ed 60; EW 248; PK 228; 5T 82
meeting of, with Ahab after three years of famine PK 137-42; 3T 278
message given to, for Hazael, king of Syria MYP 278; PK 169-70
message of, to Jehoram, king of Judah PK 213
messages of condemnation and judgment given to PK 235
mighty reformation expected by, after slaughter of prophets of Baal PK 155
ministry of, began about a century after David’s reign PK 133
nearly all Israel united in denouncing PK 126
no apology made by, for abrupt appearance before Ahab PK 121
not above frailties of mankind PK 159
not forsaken by God: in despondency and despair GC 626; 3T 290
when persecuted by Jezebel GC 626
not greater than John the Baptist MH 478
not timid before Ahab and army 3T 278
not tried in same way as others are 4BC 1182
occupied no high station in life PK 119
one of mightiest of God’s prophets PK 116, 173
others faithful to God in time of PK 170, 189, 217
persecution of, by apostate Israel GC 590
by God’s enemies EW 162
petulance of, how God silenced PK 169
prayer of: before multitude on Mt. Carmel 2BC 1034; PK 152-3; 3T 285
dew and rain withheld from Israel in answer to PK 119-20; 3T 263
for Israel during drought and famine PK 133
for overthrow of Baal worship 3T 263
for rain 2BC 1034-5; EW 73; PK 155-8; SD 206; 3T 287-8
God answered, in most striking manner PK 158; 5T 161
indited by Spirit PK 155-8
Syrian captains consumed by fire in answer to AA 541; PK 208-9; SL 58-9
that God in mercy did not grant DA 301; PK 162, 169; 3T 289
that God would save Israel from apostasy PK 120; 3T 273
preparation of, for translation 2BC 1036; Ed 59; GW 270
prophecy of, re outcome of King Ahaziah’s injury PK 208
prophet from mountains of Gilead PK 119-20, 157
prophets and priests of Baal slain by DA 487; Ed 60; PK 154; 3T 285-8
prophets of Baal hated PK 137
ravens fed, at brook Cherith EW 56; MB 111; PK 129; 4T 253
reformation begun by, Elisha continued PK 254
reformation in time of, faith in God’s word brought PK 466
refuge (asylum) found by, in heathen land DA 238; PK 129; 3T 274
regarded as too severe 3T 261
represents people preparing way for second advent 3T 62
reprover of sin DA 587; GC 606; PK 119
revolution expected by, in kingdom of Israel 3T 290
route taken by, from Gilead to Samaria PK 121; 3T 274
safer among heathen than with rebellious Israel AA 430
safety found by, many months in mountains by brook Cherith DA 360; PK 129, 168; 3T 288
schools of prophets re-established by PK 224-5
schools of prophets visited by, shortly before his translation FE 512; PK 225
search for, after translation PP 88
second person never to come under death’s power DA 421
sent to anoint Jehu king over Israel PK 170
slept outside of walls of Jezreel PK 159; 3T 288
son of widow of Zarephath restored to life by DA 219; PK 131
spirit and power of PK 177-89
first angel’s message was preached in EW 233
God’s message for today is proclaimed in PK 716
John the Baptist preached with 5BC 1089; DA 104, 135, 215; EW 155, 259; 3T 62; Te 91
somebody is to come in 1SM 412; TM 475
stirs hearts to reform 3T 64
Spirit came upon, in work of reformation GC 606
spirit of, how God softened and subdued PK 169
spirits of, bitter disappointment crushed PK 162
stern rebuke voiced by PK 129-42
stood alone against prophets of Baal 3T 274
stood grandly alone amid general apostasy 5T 526
strength of, God was PK 175
strengthened by God to run before Ahab’s chariot PK 158, 168; 3T 287
strong spirit of, sank under temptation during fearful trial 4T 12
students instructed by, on most important points of education FE 512; PK 225
subject to: like passions as we are 3T 274; 5T 161
temptations as we are 3T 288
success of, secret of 2BC 1037
translated to heaven DA 421-2; Ed 60; EW 162, 164, 247-8; GW 116; PK 225-8; PP 88, 479
accompanied by angels Ed 151; PK 228
children at Bethel jeered at PK 235; 5T 44
in chariot of fire DA 225; MH 478; PK 227
with convoy of celestial chariots DA 301
without seeing death DA 422; EW 164; PK 227
truth revealed to, in desert DA 217; MH 36
type of redeemed translated to heaven at second advent DA 421-2; EW 164; PK 227
unbelief was not cherished by 3T 274
under juniper tree PK 162; 3T 288-91
unyielding persistence of, in prayer PK 158
pray with COL 149
ventured everything in mission to Ahab 3T 275
voice of one crying in wilderness PK 119
walked with God EW 162
warned of Jezebel’s plot to kill him PK 159; 3T 289
what would have happened if, had not fled from Jezebel’s wrath PK 160
why John the Baptist was not, to Jews DA 135
willing to venture all on slightest token of God’s favor PK 157
witnessed for God on Mt. Carmel 2BC 1034; Ed 151; DA 120, 425, 487; PK 143-54, 168; 3T 279-86; 5T 526-7
word of faith and power on lips of PK 119
wore coarse garments usually worn by prophets PK 121; 3T 273, 280
work begun by, Elisha built up and strengthened PK 235
work of, was to rebuke sin and press back tide of evil PK 119
work similar to that of, ministers are to do 5T 254
youth educated by, in schools of prophets GW 102
Supplement
ascent in glory planned for, not descent into dust RC 349:7
attitude of, at first evidence of answered prayer HP 88:4
character perfection by, represents what we can be 3SM 146:5
consecrated ones sent in the power of, with truth PM 92:4
example of possibility through faith in Christ Con 26:1
failed in time of weakness HP 256:2
faith of, we need HP 88:4
God will be entreated today as in the day of HP 88:5
John the Baptist denounced corruption in spirit of VSS 359:2
moved by God from place to place to prepare for translation HP 330:3; UL 170:4
prayer of, for death not understood by himself RC 349:7
ravens sent to; God remembers His children LHU 131:3
spirit and power of, working in the last days in Mar 22:3
sternness of, God used, to execute judgment on Jezebel RC 319:2
work to be done by, rather than dying in discouragement RC 349:7
Elijahs
Elijahs, today’s, where are they? 5T 527
Elijah message
Elijah message, John the Baptist preached 4BC 1184
preached just prior to second advent 4BC 1184
Elim
Elim PP 292
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist 5BC 1114; CG 22-3; DA 97
kinswoman of Jesus’ mother MH 372
Eliseus
Eliseus See Elisha
Elisha
angels of comfort and peace ever about PK 264
angels protected, at Dothan 2BC 994; DA 240; Ed 255; GC 208, 512; PK 257, 264, 590-1
anointed prophet by Elijah PK 217-8
ax miraculously recovered from river by Ed 217; PK 260-1
called from: farm to work with Elijah GC 331; SR 357
plow to serve God Ed 58; GW 333; PK 218-20; 5T 82
called into God’s service by Elijah 2BC 1035; Ed 58-9; EW 229; PK 218-20; SD 93; 5T 82
when Elijah was about to close his labors SD 93
called to: highest honor because of his faithfulness in little things 2BC 1037
prophetic office while Ahab was reigning PK 254
came in touch with people PK 235
closing ministry of PK 254-64
combined work of healing with that of teaching PK 240
could be stern also PK 235
cursing of youth of Bethel by, result of PK 235-6; 5T 44
Damascus visited by PK 255
did not live in thickly populated city 2BC 1035
died after lingering illness PK 263
disciplined in useful work during his youth PK 217-8
double portion of Spirit that rested on Elijah was given to 2BC 1037; GW 116; PK 226-8
dying prophet, King Joash of Israel consulted PK 261-3
early education of 2BC 1035-6
early years of PK 217-8
in quietude of country life Ed 58
educational work of schools of prophets fostered by PK 230, 240, 260
educator, director, and worker SD 93
Elijah and, labored together for several years PK 224
Elijah cast mantle of consecration upon EW 248; PK 219-20; 5T 82
Elijah’s education of Ed 58-9; 2SM 227
for ministry CH 538
Elijah’s successor 2BC 1037; Ed 59-61; PK 220, 224, 228
energetic and steadfast PK 218
example of results of true plan of living MH 285
faith and confidence of, God honored PK 263
faith of, Elijah’s test of PK 220
held fast to God’s promises during prolonged illness PK 263-4
faithful in little things 2BC 1035; PK 218
faithful to end PK 263
faithful witness borne by, when people openly rebelled against God PK 255
faithfulness in little things prepared, for weightier trusts PK 218
family of, did not bow to Baal Ed 58; PK 217
first served as Elijah’s personal attendant Ed 59; PK 222
first work required of, commonplace duties were PK 222
friendly relations of, with family at Shunem PK 237-9
Gehazi’s sin denounced by PK 251
Gehazi’s wickedness revealed to PK 252
God gave to, power to work miracles PK 260
God’s call to, presented to men of learning and position 5T 82
God’s call to service accepted by PK 221
God’s plan to translate Elijah was revealed to PK 225
groups of earnest young men instructed by PK 240
heart of, impressed by Spirit PK 220
home of, had surroundings of wealth 2BC 1035; SD 93
homesickness tempted PK 222
honored and venerated throughout Israel PK 255
Jericho’s spring healed by PK 229-34
kindly spirit of, powerful influence of PK 237
King Benhadad of Syria inquired of PK 255
learned how to serve first, that he might know how to lead, instruct, and command SD 93
learned to co-operate with God, in his youth 2BC 1035-6
in performance of home duties Ed 58; PK 218
learned to do useful work, in his early years Ed 58
lepers of Israel passed by in time of DA 239
life of: lessons from Ed 58-61
present lessons from 2BC 1037
study MH 366
lifework of, spirit of self-denial characterized PK 250
loved and feared God PK 218
man of: characteristics of ruler 2BC 1035; SD 93
determination and firm reliance on God 2BC 1037
energy and steadfastness Ed 58
great mildness 5T 44
integrity and fidelity PK 218; SD 93
meek and gentle spirit Ed 58
meek and quiet spirit SD 93
meekness of one who would serve 2BC 1035; SD 93
mild and kindly spirit PK 235
quiet and gentle spirit PK 218
many people came to, for counsel PK 255
mind of, exercised in little things SD 93
ministry of, as prophet PK 108
miracles of healing wrought through PK 244
miraculously fed 100 sons of prophets at Gilgal PK 241-3; 6T 466
mission of, more peaceful than Elijah’s PK 235
Naaman healed by instructions from PK 246-50; 2T 309
Naaman’s costly present refused by PK 250
never forsaken by God PK 255
not a man of changeable character 2BC 1035
one of most faithful of reformers Ed 51
opposition met by PK 255
parental home of, God was honored in PK 217
poisoned pottage healed by PK 240-1
prayer of, for servant at Dothan GC 208
predicted Israel’s deliverance from siege by Syrian army PK 258-9
prepared to become Elijah’s successor Ed 59
prolonged famine in Israel in time of PK 258-9
prophet of peace PK 235-43
prophetic call received by, while he was plowing Ed 58
prophetic work of, somewhat different from that of Elijah PK 235
quiet retreat provided for, by family at Shunem PK 237
ready to rest from his labors when called by death PK 264
reared as farmer PK 217-8; SD 93
recognition of, by King Joash of Israel PK 261
reformation begun by Elijah was forwarded by PK 254
relied on God in every emergency PK 222
religious training of, in early years PK 217-8
request of, for large measure of Spirit GW 116; PK 226-7
Shunammite boy restored to life by PK 238-9
Shunammitess visited, at Mt. Carmel PK 238
softening and subduing influence of, needed in God’s service COL 301
son of prophet sent by, to anoint Jehu king of Israel PK 214
son of wealthy farmer Ed 58; PK 217-8; SD 93
steadfastness of Ed 73
strong faith exercised throughout life by PK 264
Syrian army’s attempt to capture, at Dothan PK 255-6
teacher of righteousness PK 259
temptations experienced by, after uniting with Elijah PK 222
tiller of soil MH 148
trained as youth to work in fields SD 93
trained in: habits of simplicity 2BC 1035; PK 218; SD 93
life’s common duties Ed 58
trained to obey his parents and God SD 93
training of, to become teacher and leader PK 218
trials experienced by, in abundance PK 222
true to his trust, through test and trial PK 222
type of Christ PK 240
understood meaning of his call from God PK 220
unmistakable evidence of authority of, as God’s servant PK 240
went in and out of Bethel 50 years PK 236
wise and sympathetic father to many people PK 261
wise counselor of kings PK 259
work begun by Elijah was built up and strengthened by PK 235
work of, closed with counsel given to King Joash of Israel PK 263
youth of Bethel mocked EW 248; PK 235-6; 5T 44
youth of integrity and fidelity 2BC 1035
Supplement
call to people as, from the plow TDG 115:2
lessons from HP 331
preferred double portion of God’s Spirit UL 331:5
proved true to his trust UL 331:4
widow relieved of debt by, result of sharing God’s gifts RC 269:4