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2061 From Eternity Past, p. 429.5 (Ellen Gould White)
While Samuel was in the act of presenting a lamb as a burnt offering, the Philistines drew near for battle. Then the Mighty One who had parted the Red Sea and …
2062 From Eternity Past, p. 431.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 1:5; 3:15 .
2063 From Eternity Past, p. 432.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Music was made to lift the thoughts to that which is pure and elevating, and to awaken in the soul devotion and gratitude to God. How many employ this gift to …
2064 From Eternity Past, p. 433.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10. To impart this knowledge and to mold the character …
2065 From Eternity Past, p. 436.5 (Ellen Gould White)
And the education begun in this life will be continued in the life to come. “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things …
2066 From Eternity Past, p. 440.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“There was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he.” Of noble and dignified bearing, comely and tall, he appeared like one born to command. Yet …
2067 From Eternity Past, p. 444.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The promptness and bravery of Saul, as well as his generalship, were qualities which the people of Israel desired in a monarch, that they might cope with other …
2068 From Eternity Past, p. 445.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Samuel recounted the history of Israel from the day God brought them from Egypt. The King of kings had fought their battles. Often their sins had sold them …
2069 From Eternity Past, p. 450.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Holy Spirit had been granted to Saul to enlighten his understanding and soften his heart. And yet how great was his perversity! That impetuous spirit …
2070 From Eternity Past, p. 453.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Often those who are seeking to exalt themselves are brought into positions where their true character is revealed. So it was in the case of Saul. Kingly honors …
2071 From Eternity Past, p. 455.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To our merciful God the act of punishment is a strange act. “As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from …
2072 From Eternity Past, p. 457.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The message of Saul's rejection had to be delivered before the army of Israel when they were filled with pride over a victory accredited to the valor and …
2073 From Eternity Past, p. 464.5 (Ellen Gould White)
David was preparing to take a high position with the noblest of the earth. Clearer conceptions of God opened before his soul. Obscure themes were illuminated …
2074 From Eternity Past, p. 472.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The people were not slow to see that David was a competent person. Affairs entrusted to his hand were managed with wisdom and skill. The counsels of the young man were safe to follow, while the judgment of Saul was at times unreliable.
2075 From Eternity Past, p. 475.5 (Ellen Gould White)
After the remarkable exhibition of the power of God, Jonathan could not believe that his father would harm David. This would be rebellion against God.
2076 From Eternity Past, p. 477.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Every failure on the part of the children of God is due to their lack of faith. When shadows encompass the soul, we must look up; there is light beyond the darkness …
2077 From Eternity Past, p. 482.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” James 5:16. The king seemed little less than a madman. Justice was perverted, and order was turned to confusion.
2078 From Eternity Past, p. 483.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It was the time of sheepshearing, a season of hospitality. David and his men were in need of provisions, and the son of Jesse sent ten young men to Nabal, bidding …
2079 From Eternity Past, p. 485.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” Matthew 5:9. Would that many more like this woman of Israel would soothe irritated feelings, prevent rash impulses, and quell great evils by words of calm wisdom …
2080 From Eternity Past, p. 485.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 141:5. He gave thanks and blessings because she advised him righteously. How few take reproof with gratitude and bless those who seek to save them from pursuing …