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5921 The Story of Jesus, p. 38.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To those who were hungry and thirsty, He would bring a cup of cold water, and often would give them the food intended for His own meal.
5922 The Story of Jesus, p. 39.5 (Ellen Gould White)
His happiest hours were found when alone with nature and with God. When His work was done, He loved to go into the fields, to meditate in the green valleys, to pray to God on the mountainside, or amid the trees of the forest.
5923 The Story of Jesus, p. 40.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He passed by no human being as worthless, but tried to encourage the roughest and most unpromising. He told them that God loved them as His children, and that they might become like Him in character.
5924 The Story of Jesus, p. 41.5 (Ellen Gould White)
God had made known to John that some day the Messiah would come to him and ask to be baptized. He had also promised that a sign should be given him, so that he might know who it was.
5925 The Story of Jesus, p. 42.5 (Ellen Gould White)
His face and form were all aglow with the light of the glory of God. And from Heaven the voice of God was heard saying:
5926 The Story of Jesus, p. 43.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The sins of the world were upon Him, and His face showed such sorrow and anguish as man had never felt. He was suffering for sinners.
5927 The Story of Jesus, p. 45.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He told Jesus that it was not the will of His Father that He should endure this suffering; He was to show only a willingness to suffer.
5928 The Story of Jesus, p. 46.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Because God is merciful, and ready to forgive, there are those who say that it is safe to disobey Him. But this is presumption. God will forgive all who seek pardon and turn away from sin. But those who choose to disobey Him He can not bless.
5929 The Story of Jesus, p. 47.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To Satan’s demand for worship, Christ answered:
5930 The Story of Jesus, p. 48.5 (Ellen Gould White)
So we may resist temptation, and overcome Satan. The Lord says to us, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.” James 4:7, 8 .
5931 The Story of Jesus, p. 49.5 (Ellen Gould White)
They had to cut down trees, gather out the stones, and fill up the hollows, so that the way would be clear for the king.
5932 The Story of Jesus, p. 50.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Then John told of the sign that had been seen at Christ’s baptism. “I saw, and bare record,” he added, “that this is the Son of God.” John 1:29, 34 .
5933 The Story of Jesus, p. 51.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It was the custom in that country to use wine on such occasions. Before the feast was ended, the supply of wine had failed. The lack of wine at a feast would be thought to show a want of hospitality, and this was regarded as a great disgrace.
5934 The Story of Jesus, p. 53.5 (Ellen Gould White)
By going to the marriage feast, Christ showed that it is right to meet together in this pleasant way. He liked to see people happy. Often He visited them in their …
5935 The Story of Jesus, p. 55.5 (Ellen Gould White)
This woman had broken God’s commandments, and Christ showed her that He knew the sins of her life. But He showed, too, that He was her friend, that He loved and pitied …
5936 The Story of Jesus, p. 56.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Then they remembered how Jesus had lived among them as a carpenter. Often they had seen Him working in the shop with Joseph. Though in His whole life there had been only deeds of love and mercy, they would not believe that He was the Messiah.
5937 The Story of Jesus, p. 59.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Jesus knew that their hopes were to be disappointed. He had come to teach them of something far better than they had sought.
5938 The Story of Jesus, p. 60.4 (Ellen Gould White)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,” Christ said. Matthew 5:3. The poor in spirit are those who know their own sinfulness and need. They know that of themselves they can do no good thing. They desire help from God, and to them His blessing is given.
5939 The Story of Jesus, p. 60.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble …
5940 The Story of Jesus, p. 60.6 (Ellen Gould White)
“Blessed are they that mourn.” Matthew 5:4. This does not mean those who complain and murmur, and who go about with a sour, downcast look. It means those who are truly sorry for their sins, and who ask God for pardon.