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5901 The Story of Jesus, p. 15.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He chose to leave His station of high command, to leave the angels who loved Him. The adoration of the heavenly throng He chose to exchange for mockery and abuse by wicked men. From love to us, He accepted a life of hardship and a death of shame.
5902 The Story of Jesus, p. 16.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
5903 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“Thus saith the Lord, Israel is My son, even My firstborn: and I say unto thee, Let My son go, that he may serve Me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.” Exodus 4:22, 23 .
5904 The Story of Jesus, p. 17.6 (Ellen Gould White)
Moses carried this message to the king. But Pharaoh’s answer was, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go.” Exodus 5:2 .
5905 The Story of Jesus, p. 18.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… Corinthians 5:7 .) By His blood, through faith, we are redeemed. ( Ephesians 1:7 .)
5906 The Story of Jesus, p. 18.5 (Ellen Gould White)
So as each family in Israel brought the eldest son to the temple, they were to remember how the children had been saved from the plague, and how all might be saved …
5907 The Story of Jesus, p. 19.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Upon the face of Jesus there was a soft, heavenly light; and Simeon, taking the child in his arms, praised God, and said:
5908 The Story of Jesus, p. 20.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:2, 6 .
5909 The Story of Jesus, p. 21.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Jews called these men heathen; but they were not idolaters. They were honest men, who wanted to know the truth, and to do the will of God.
5910 The Story of Jesus, p. 23.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Supposing that the Jews could at once guide them to the Saviour, the wise men went into Jerusalem, and said, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.
5911 The Story of Jesus, p. 25.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph did not wait till morning; he rose at once, and with Mary and the child, started by night on the long journey.
5912 The Story of Jesus, p. 27.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph had hoped to make his home in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born; but on coming near to Judea, he learned that a son of Herod was reigning in place of his father.
5913 The Story of Jesus, p. 29 (Ellen Gould White)
Chapter 5—Child Life of Jesus
5914 The Story of Jesus, p. 29.5 (Ellen Gould White)
His mind was bright and active. He was of quick understanding, and showed a thoughtfulness and wisdom beyond His years. Yet His ways were simple and childlike, and He grew in mind and body as other children grow.
5915 The Story of Jesus, p. 30.5 (Ellen Gould White)
God Himself by His Holy Spirit instructed Mary how to bring up His Son. Mary taught Jesus from the Holy Scriptures, and He learned to read and study them for Himself.
5916 The Story of Jesus, p. 31.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The feast was held near the close of March or the beginning of April. This was springtime in Palestine, and the whole land was bright with flowers, and glad with the song of birds.
5917 The Story of Jesus, p. 32.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The fifty-third chapter of Isaiah speaks of the Saviour’s death, and Jesus read this chapter, and asked its meaning.
5918 The Story of Jesus, p. 33.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“Son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us? Behold, Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing.”
5919 The Story of Jesus, p. 34.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In the coarse dress of a common laborer He passed through the streets of the little town, going to and from His work. He did not use His divine power to make His life easier for Himself.
5920 The Story of Jesus, p. 37.5 (Ellen Gould White)
They complained of Him to His parents. Joseph and Mary thought the rabbis good men, and Jesus suffered blame, which was hard to bear.