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2041 The Story of Jesus, p. 67.3 (Ellen Gould White)
When we look on the sun and the stars, the trees and the beautiful flowers, we should remember that Christ made them all. And He made the Sabbath to help us keep in mind His love and power.
2042 The Story of Jesus, p. 67.4 (Ellen Gould White)
The Jewish teachers had made many rules about the way to keep the Sabbath, and they wanted every one to obey their rules. So they watched the Saviour, to see what He would do.
2043 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.1 (Ellen Gould White)
One Sabbath, as Christ and His disciples were going home from the synagogue, they passed through a field of grain. It was late, and the disciples were hungry …
2044 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.2 (Ellen Gould White)
On any other day, one passing through a field or an orchard was allowed to gather what he wanted to eat. But it was not so on the Sabbath. Christ's enemies saw what the disciples were doing, and they said to the Saviour:
2045 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.3 (Ellen Gould White)
“Behold, Thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day.” Matthew 12:2 .
2046 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.5 (Ellen Gould White)
If it was right for David when hungry to eat this sacred bread, then was it not right for the disciples when hungry to pluck the grain on the sacred hours of the Sabbath?
2047 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.6 (Ellen Gould White)
The Sabbath was not made to be a burden to man. It was to do him good, to give him peace and rest. Therefore our Lord said, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27 .
2048 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.7 (Ellen Gould White)
“And it came to pass also on another Sabbath, that He entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.
2049 The Story of Jesus, p. 69.8 (Ellen Gould White)
“And the scribes and Pharisees watched Him, whether He would heal on the Sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against Him.
2050 The Story of Jesus, p. 70.1 (Ellen Gould White)
“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the Sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”
2051 The Story of Jesus, p. 70.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… the Sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?”
2052 The Story of Jesus, p. 70.5 (Ellen Gould White)
This they could not answer. So He said, “How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days.” Matthew 12:11, 12 .
2053 The Story of Jesus, p. 70.6 (Ellen Gould White)
“It is lawful;” that is, it is according to law. Christ never reproved the Jews for keeping the law of God, or for honoring the Sabbath. On the contrary, He ever upheld the law in all its completeness.
2054 The Story of Jesus, p. 71.3 (Ellen Gould White)
When He asked the question, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?” Christ showed that He could read the hearts of the wicked Pharisees who accused Him.
2055 The Story of Jesus, p. 71.4 (Ellen Gould White)
While He was trying to save life by healing the sick, they were trying to destroy life by putting Him to death. Was it better to slay upon the Sabbath, as they were planning to do, than to cure the suffering ones, as He had done?
2056 The Story of Jesus, p. 71.6 (Ellen Gould White)
Many times the Jews charged Christ with breaking the Sabbath. Often they tried to kill Him because He did not keep it according to their traditions. But this made no difference with Him. He kept the Sabbath as God wanted it to be kept.
2057 The Story of Jesus, p. 72.2 (Ellen Gould White)
One Sabbath day Jesus came to Bethesda. His heart was filled with pity as He saw the poor sufferers there.
2058 The Story of Jesus, p. 72.4 (Ellen Gould White)
On this Sabbath he had tried once more to reach the pool, but in vain. Jesus saw him as he crept back to the mat which was his bed. His strength was almost gone. Unless help should come soon, he must die.
2059 The Story of Jesus, p. 72.9 (Ellen Gould White)
… the Sabbath day. The man told them, “He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.” John 5:1-11 .
2060 The Story of Jesus, p. 73.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Then they were no longer displeased with him, but they blamed the one who had told him to carry his bed on the Sabbath day.