Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Christ the Great Teacher

His Reputation and Power

What report did the officers bring who were sent out by the chief priests and Pharisees to take Jesus? BR-ASI9 96.1

“Never man spake like this man.” John 7:46. BR-ASI9 96.2

How did Christ teach the people? BR-ASI9 96.3

“He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” Matthew 7:29. BR-ASI9 96.4

Note.—“The teaching of the scribes and elders was cold and formal, like a lesson learned by rote. To them the Word of God possessed no vital power. Their own ideas and traditions were substituted for its teaching. In the accustomed round of service they professed to explain the law, but no inspiration from God stirred their own hearts or the hearts of their hearers.” BR-ASI9 96.5

Why was Christ’s preaching so impressive? BR-ASI9 97.1

“For His word was with power.” Luke 4:32. BR-ASI9 97.2

With what was He filled? BR-ASI9 97.3

“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” Luke 4:1. BR-ASI9 97.4

How freely was the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Him? BR-ASI9 97.5

“For He whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto Him.” John 3:34. BR-ASI9 97.6