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761 The Promise, p. 238.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs,” and the request was received with respect. Yet the chief hesitated. “I fear my …
762 The Promise, p. 238 (Ellen Gould White)
Daniel Appeals to Another Authority
763 The Promise, p. 238.6 (Ellen Gould White)
Daniel then appealed to Melzar, the officer in special charge of the Hebrew youth. He asked that the matter be tested by a ten-day trial, the Hebrew youth eating simple food, while their companions ate the king’s rich provisions.
764 The Promise, p. 238.7 (Ellen Gould White)
Despite his concerns, Melzar consented. At the end of ten days, the result was the opposite of the officer’s fears. “Their features appeared better and fatter …
765 The Hero, p. 238 (Ellen Gould White)
A Valuable Lesson in Ecology
766 The Hero, p. 238.1 (Ellen Gould White)
After that large group had eaten, an abundance of food was left. But Jesus said, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” The lesson had two …
767 The Hero, p. 238.2 (Ellen Gould White)
The miracle of the loaves teaches us to depend on God. When Christ fed the five thousand, there was no food nearby. Here He was, in the wilderness. But He knew that …
768 The Hero, p. 238.3 (Ellen Gould White)
We too are to depend on God. We are not to plunge into difficulties and misuse the abilities God has given us. But when, after following His directions, we are …
769 The Hero, p. 238 (Ellen Gould White)
How We Often Repeat Andrew’s Unbelief
770 The Hero, p. 238.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Christ has directed us, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15. But how often our faith fails us, as we see how great the need is …
771 The Hero, p. 238.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In Christ’s act is wrapped up a deep spiritual lesson for all His workers. Christ received from the Father; He gave to the disciples; they distributed to the …
772 The Mission, p. 238.1 (Ellen Gould White)
He endeared himself to Paul by tenderly caring for the apostle’s comfort and by his zeal in promoting the gospel. Paul saw that he could be a useful helper …
773 The Mission, p. 238.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul gave Onesimus a letter to take to Philemon in which the apostle pleaded for the repentant slave. He reminded Philemon that everything he possessed …
774 The Mission, p. 238.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle asked Philemon to receive the repentant slave as his own child, “no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother.” He expressed his desire …
775 The Mission, p. 238.4 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle knew how severely masters could treat their slaves. He knew also that Philemon was angry over what his servant had done. He tried to write in a way …
776 The Mission, p. 238.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul volunteered to pay the debt of Onesimus in order to spare the guilty one the disgrace of punishment. “If then you count me as a partner,” he wrote to Philemon …
777 The Mission, p. 238.6 (Ellen Gould White)
How fitting an illustration of the love of Christ! The sinner who has robbed God of years of service has no way to cancel the debt. Jesus says, I will pay the debt. I will suffer in his place.
778 The Mission, p. 238.7 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul reminded Philemon how much he himself owed the apostle. God had made Paul the instrument of his conversion. As Philemon had refreshed the believers …
779 The Victory, p. 91.4 (Ellen Gould White)
When he arrived at Worms, a vast crowd flocked to the gates to welcome him. The excitement was intense. “God will be my defense,” said Luther as he stepped from his …
780 The Victory, p. 92.2 (Ellen Gould White)
On the following day an imperial officer was sent to bring Luther to the assembly hall. Every street was crowded with spectators eager to see the monk who …