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1161 The Attack, p. 243.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 119:89 ). And Christ Himself says, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law. ... For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will …
1162 The Promise, p. 89.1 (Ellen Gould White)
The prevailing spirit of our time is one of unbelief and apostasy. People exalt human theories and place them where God and His law should be. Satan tempts …
1163 The Promise, p. 89.2 (Ellen Gould White)
In the beginning, God gave His law to humanity as a means of their attaining happiness and eternal life. Satan’s hope is to lead men and women to disobey this …
1164 The Promise, p. 89.3 (Ellen Gould White)
God set up a signpost for those journeying through this world. One arm pointed out willing obedience to the Creator as the road to life, while the other indicated …
1165 The Promise, p. 89.4 (Ellen Gould White)
Through Moses the Lord instructed the Israelites, “Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that …
1166 The Promise, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The Lord clearly defined obedience as the way to the City of God, but the “man of sin” has changed the signpost. He has set up a false sabbath and has caused men and …
1167 The Hero, p. 89.1 (Ellen Gould White)
When he tasted the wine the servants brought, the ruler of the feast found it superior to any he had ever before drunk. Turning to the bridegroom, he said, “Every …
1168 The Hero, p. 89.2 (Ellen Gould White)
The gifts the world offers may please the eye and fascinate the senses, but they prove unsatisfying. The “wine” turns to bitterness, the good times to gloom. What …
1169 The Hero, p. 89.3 (Ellen Gould White)
The gift of Christ to the marriage feast was a symbol. Human hands brought the water to fill the jars, but the word of Christ alone could give it life-giving power …
1170 The Hero, p. 89.4 (Ellen Gould White)
In the Old Testament, Christ gave the warning, “Wine is a mocker, intoxicating drink arouses brawling, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” Proverbs 20 …
1171 The Hero, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)
As the guests commented about the wine, some asked questions that drew from the servants an account of the miracle. When finally the assembled guests looked for Jesus, He had quietly slipped away.
1172 The Mission, p. 89.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Here Mark became overwhelmed with fear and discouragement. He was not used to hardships, and he lost heart when opposition and danger came. He failed to endure …
1173 The Mission, p. 89.2 (Ellen Gould White)
This caused Paul to judge Mark harshly for a while. Barnabas was inclined to excuse him. He saw qualifications in him that would fit him to be a useful worker …
1174 The Mission, p. 89 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul and Mark Later Reconciled
1175 The Mission, p. 89.3 (Ellen Gould White)
Afterward Paul was reconciled to Mark. He recommended him to the Colossians as a fellow worker “for the kingdom of God” and “a comfort to me.” He spoke of Mark as profitable, “useful to me for ministry” ( Colossians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:11 ).
1176 The Mission, p. 89.4 (Ellen Gould White)
At Antioch in Pisidia Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue on the Sabbath. “After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue …
1177 The Mission, p. 89 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul Speaks Plainly
1178 The Mission, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Paul said, “My brothers, ... because the residents of Jerusalem and their leaders did not recognize Him or understand the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath, they fulfilled those words [the prophecies] by condemning Him” (NRSV).
1179 The Victory, p. 89.1 (Ellen Gould White)
People still make the same arguments against all who dare to present the plain teachings of God's Word. “Who are these preachers of new doctrines? They are …
1180 The Victory, p. 89.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Luther was not there to vanquish the papal champion with the clear and convincing truths of God's Word. Most of the assembly was inclined not only to condemn …