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881 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul Not Intimidated by Earthly Pomp
882 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.
883 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 …
884 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 …
885 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 …
886 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 …
887 Unlikely Leaders, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Worldly “Great” People Reject the Cross
888 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!”
889 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 …
890 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.”
891 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.”
892 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.
893 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 …
894 The Attack, p. 159 (Ellen Gould White)
Moses Born in the Worst of Times
895 The Attack, p. 159.1 (Ellen Gould White)
While this command was in full force, a baby boy was born to Amram and Jochebed, Israelites of the tribe of Levi. The parents, believing that the time for Israel …
896 The Attack, p. 159.2 (Ellen Gould White)
The mother hid the child for three months, then finding that she could no longer keep him safely, she prepared a little boat of rushes, making it watertight …
897 The Attack, p. 159.3 (Ellen Gould White)
And there were other watchers. The mother had committed her child to the care of God, and unseen angels hovered above his humble resting place. Angels directed …
898 The Attack, p. 159.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Miriam, seeing that the child was being received tenderly, dared to go closer, and at last said, “Shall I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?” Permission was given.
899 The Attack, p. 159.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The sister hurried to her mother with the happy news and quickly returned with her to Pharaoh’s daughter. “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages,” said the princess.
900 The Promise, p. 159.1 (Ellen Gould White)
In beholding God, the prophet had not only seen his own unworthiness, there had come to his humbled heart the assurance of forgiveness, full and free; and he …