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2681 The Story of Jesus, p. 61.7 (Ellen Gould White)
“Blessed are the pure in heart.” Matthew 5:8. God cares more for what we really are than for what we say we are. He does not care how beautiful we may look, but He wants our hearts pure. Then all our words and actions will be right.
2682 The Story of Jesus, p. 62.7 (Ellen Gould White)
The lamp in the lighthouse, shining out in the darkness, guides the ship safely to the harbor; thus Christ's followers are to shine in this dark world, to guide men to Christ and the heavenly home.
2683 The Story of Jesus, p. 63.7 (Ellen Gould White)
As he lay thus, a priest and then a Levite from the temple at Jerusalem came that way. But instead of helping the poor man, they passed by on the other side.
2684 The Story of Jesus, p. 65.7 (Ellen Gould White)
The lawyer answered, “He that showed mercy on him.”
2685 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.
2686 The Story of Jesus, p. 70.7 (Ellen Gould White)
Isaiah prophesied of Christ, “He will magnify the law, and make it honorable.” Isaiah 42:21. To magnify is to make larger, to raise to a higher position.
2687 The Story of Jesus, p. 71.7 (Ellen Gould White)
In Jerusalem there was a large pool of water called Bethesda. At certain times this pool was troubled; the people believed that an angel of the Lord went down …
2688 The Story of Jesus, p. 72.7 (Ellen Gould White)
He did not know that the One beside him could heal, not one only, but all who should come to Him. Christ said to the man: “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”
2689 The Story of Jesus, p. 75.7 (Ellen Gould White)
However large the flock, the shepherd knew every sheep. He had a name for each, and called it by its name.
2690 The Story of Jesus, p. 76.7 (Ellen Gould White)
“Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” Luke 15:4-7 .
2691 The Story of Jesus, p. 76.9 (Ellen Gould White)
“I say unto you, That likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” Luke 15:7 .
2692 The Story of Jesus, p. 77.7 (Ellen Gould White)
To doubt the possibility of your salvation is to doubt the saving power of Him who purchased you at an infinite cost. Let faith take the place of unbelief. Look at the hands that were pierced for you, and rejoice in their power to save.
2693 The Story of Jesus, p. 79.7 (Ellen Gould White)
It was a wonderful work done by our Lord during His ministry on earth. Of this work He spoke in the answer He sent to John the Baptist. John was in prison, and had …
2694 The Story of Jesus, p. 84.7 (Ellen Gould White)
The cripples whom He had healed leaped for joy, and were most active in breaking the palm branches and waving them before Him.
2695 The Story of Jesus, p. 85.7 (Ellen Gould White)
This scene of triumph was of God's own appointing; it had been foretold by the prophets, and no earthly power could stop it. The work of God will ever go forward, in spite of all that man may do to hinder it or tear it down.
2696 The Story of Jesus, p. 86.7 (Ellen Gould White)
From Jerusalem the dove of peace would have gone to all nations. She would have been the crowning glory of the world.
2697 The Story of Jesus, p. 87.7 (Ellen Gould White)
“John the Baptist will tell you, ‘He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world.’
2698 The Story of Jesus, p. 90.7 (Ellen Gould White)
Soon the court was filled with people who brought their sick to be healed by Jesus. Some were dying. These afflicted ones felt their distressing need.
2699 The Story of Jesus, p. 91.7 (Ellen Gould White)
“Hearest Thou what these say?”
2700 The Story of Jesus, p. 93.7 (Ellen Gould White)
So every year, the same night on which they left Egypt, all the Israelites kept the feast of the Passover at Jerusalem. At this feast each family had a roasted …