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2421 From Eternity Past, p. 403.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To secure for the promised child the qualifications necessary for his important work, the habits of both mother and child were to be carefully regulated …
2422 From Eternity Past, p. 406.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Had the Israelites been ready to unite with Samson and follow up the victory, they might have freed themselves from their oppressors. But they had become …
2423 From Eternity Past, p. 409.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Then he silently uttered the prayer, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines …
2424 From Eternity Past, p. 410.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But none need be overcome. Help will be given to every soul who really desires it. Angels of God that ascend and descend the ladder which Jacob saw in vision will help every soul who will, to climb even to the highest heaven.
2425 From Eternity Past, p. 412.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The high priest was deeply moved, for he was a man of God. In place of rebuke he uttered a blessing: “Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of Him.”
2426 From Eternity Past, p. 421.5 (Ellen Gould White)
No envy or jealousy was awakened in Eli’s heart. He directed Samuel to answer, “Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth.”
2427 From Eternity Past, p. 425.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But the next morning they found it strangely mutilated, again lying upon the earth before the ark. The upper part of this idol was like that of a man, and the lower …
2428 From Eternity Past, p. 426.5 (Ellen Gould White)
These wise men acknowledged a mysterious power accompanying the ark. Yet they did not counsel the people to turn from their idolatry to serve the Lord. They …
2429 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 …
2430 From Eternity Past, p. 431.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… 1:5; 3:15 .
2431 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 …
2432 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 …
2433 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 …
2434 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 …
2435 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 …
2436 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 …
2437 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 …
2438 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 …
2439 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 …
2440 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 …