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10701 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 261.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: When have I resisted Jesus’ merciful entreaties, only to see Him return with even greater demonstrations of pitying love?

10702 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 262.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… 53:5 ). God gave Himself in His Son that He might have the joy of receiving back the sheep that was lost. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon …

10703 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 262.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: When was the last time that heaven rejoiced over my repentance for sin?

10704 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 263 (Ellen Gould White)

True Source of Pardon and Peace, September 5

10705 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 263.5 (Ellen Gould White)

With great clearness and power the apostle presented the doctrine of justification by faith in Christ. He hoped that other churches also might be helped …

10706 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 264.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Through the influence of the evil one, even the religion of Christ has been perverted to the minds of many who profess to know and obey the truth. But no matter …

10707 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 265.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Many of the scribes and Pharisees came confessing their sins, and asking for baptism. They had exalted themselves as better than other people, and had led …

10708 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 266.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The Pharisees had not entered by the door. They had climbed into the fold by another way than Christ, and they were not fulfilling the work of the true shepherd.— The Desire of Ages, 477, 478 .

10709 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 267.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: What seed can I sow for the kingdom of God today?

10710 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 268.5 (Ellen Gould White)

While the institution of the passover was pointing backward to the miraculous deliverance of the Hebrews, it likewise pointed forward, showing the death …

10711 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 269.5 (Ellen Gould White)

But to Paul the cross was the one object of supreme interest. Ever since he had been arrested in his career of persecution against the followers of the crucified …

10712 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 270.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Paul asks, “Is Christ divided?” ( 1 Corinthians 1:13 ). Have we not one spiritual Head? When my heart is overwhelmed, then pray, “Lead me to the Rock that is higher than …

10713 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 271.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Thus the builders were not left to struggle alone; “with them were the prophets of God helping them;” and the Lord of hosts Himself had declared, “Be strong ... and work: for I am with you” ( Ezra 5:2; Haggai 2:4 ).— Prophets and Kings, 576, 577 .

10714 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 272.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: How intentional am I in developing my physical and mental powers?

10715 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 273.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: Do I give Satan opportunity to imbue my mind with his feelings? How can I protect my mind from evil influences?

10717 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 274.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Further Reflection: The wise virgins had light when they needed it most. What responsibility do we have to keep our lights burning for those in gross moral darkness?

10718 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 275.5 (Ellen Gould White)

“ To remember His holy covenant; ... that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life. ”

10719 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 276.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The disciples were to go forth as Christ’s witnesses, to declare to the world what they had seen and heard of Him. Their office was the most important to which …

10720 Jesus, Name Above All Names, p. 277.1 (Ellen Gould White)

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.— Ephesians 5:1, 2