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881 The Ministry of Health and Healing, p. 159.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Israelites failed to fulfill God’s purpose and thus failed to receive the blessings that might have been theirs. But in Joseph and Daniel, in Moses and …
882 True Education, p. 159.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Only the sense of God’s presence can banish the fear that, for timid children, would make life a burden. Help them to fix in memory the promise, “The angel of the …
883 True Education, p. 159.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Picture for them that scene on the sea, when Paul the prisoner, on his way to trial and execution, spoke those grand words of courage and hope: “I urge you to take …
884 True Education, p. 159.3 (Ellen Gould White)
These things were written not merely that we might read and wonder, but that the same faith which worked in God’s servants of old might work in us. In no less …
885 True Education, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
God Is the Guardian of Right
886 True Education, p. 159.4 (Ellen Gould White)
For the child who is quick to resent injuries, faith has precious lessons. The disposition to resist evil or to avenge wrong is often prompted by a keen sense …
887 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul Not Intimidated by Earthly Pomp
888 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Agrippa now gave Paul permission to speak. The apostle was not unsettled by the brilliant display or the high rank of his audience. Earthly pomp could not drain his courage or rob him of his self-control.
889 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.2 (Ellen Gould White)
“I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, because you are especially …
890 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.3 (Ellen Gould White)
With power Paul outlined before Agrippa the leading events in the life of Christ. He testified that the Messiah had already appeared—as Jesus of Nazareth …
891 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Once it had seemed incredible to Paul that Christ could rise from the dead, but how could he disbelieve what he himself had seen and heard? At the gate of Damascus …
892 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“For these reasons the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me. Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small …
893 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Worldly “Great” People Reject the Cross
894 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.6 (Ellen Gould White)
The whole assembly listened spellbound. But Festus interrupted the apostle by calling out, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”
895 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.7 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle replied, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things.” Then …
896 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.8 (Ellen Gould White)
For the moment Agrippa forgot his surroundings and dignity. Seeing only the humble prisoner standing before him as God’s ambassador, he answered involuntarily, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
897 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.9 (Ellen Gould White)
The apostle answered, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become ... such as I am,” adding, as he raised his bound hands, “except for these chains.”
898 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159.10 (Ellen Gould White)
Festus, Agrippa, and Bernice, all guilty of terrible crimes, heard that day the offer of salvation through the name of Christ. One of them, at least, had almost been persuaded to accept. But Agrippa refused the cross of a crucified Redeemer.
899 Story of Redemption, p. 1.159
Abel tried to quiet Cain's anger. He told Cain that God showed great love in saving Adam and Eve from dying right away when they sinned. God loved them so much …
900 The Attack, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Moses Born in the Worst of Times