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1541 The Desire of Ages, p. 150.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Jesus reproved self-indulgence in all its forms, yet He was social in His nature. He accepted the hospitality of all classes, visiting the homes of the rich …
1542 The Desire of Ages, p. 151.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 62:5, 4, margin; Zephaniah 3:17. When the vision of heavenly things was granted to John the apostle, he wrote: “I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and …
1543 The Desire of Ages, p. 152.5 (Ellen Gould White)
We should never give to the world the false impression that Christians are a gloomy, unhappy people. If our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we shall see a compassionate …
1544 The Desire of Ages, p. 162.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Slowly and thoughtfully, but with hate in their hearts, they returned to the temple. But what a change had taken place during their absence! When they fled, the …
1545 The Desire of Ages, p. 165.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“In three days I will raise it up.” In the Saviour's death the powers of darkness seemed to prevail, and they exulted in their victory. But from the rent sepulcher …
1546 The Desire of Ages, p. 171.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But the Saviour did not meet argument with argument. Raising His hand with solemn, quiet dignity, He pressed the truth home with greater assurance, “Verily …
1547 The Desire of Ages, p. 173.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But as Jesus explained that His mission on earth was to establish a spiritual instead of a temporal kingdom, His hearer was troubled. Seeing this, Jesus added …
1548 The Desire of Ages, p. 175.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” Acts 5:31. Repentance comes from Christ as truly as does pardon.
1549 The Desire of Ages, p. 175.5 (Ellen Gould White)
How, then, are we to be saved? “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,” so the Son of man has been lifted up, and everyone who has been deceived and bitten …
1550 The Desire of Ages, p. 179.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Those who are true to their calling as messengers for God will not seek honor for themselves. Love for self will be swallowed up in love for Christ. No rivalry …
1551 The Desire of Ages, p. 180.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” John 5:30. To Him it is declared, “Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above …
1552 The Desire of Ages, p. 181.5 (Ellen Gould White)
John had been called to lead out as a reformer. Because of this, his disciples were in danger of fixing their attention upon him, feeling that the success of …
1553 The Desire of Ages, p. 187.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Jesus now abruptly turned the conversation. Before this soul could receive the gift He longed to bestow, she must be brought to recognize her sin and her Saviour …
1554 The Desire of Ages, p. 190.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The disciples wondered who could have brought Him food; but He explained, “My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to accomplish His work.” John 4:34, R. V. As …
1555 The Desire of Ages, p. 191.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“He that reapeth,” He said, “receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein …
1556 The Desire of Ages, p. 198.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Like Jacob he prevailed. The Saviour cannot withdraw from the soul that clings to Him, pleading its great need. “Go thy way,” He said; “thy son liveth.” The nobleman …
1557 The Desire of Ages
This chapter is based on John 5 .
1558 The Desire of Ages, p. 207.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… . John 5:18, R. V.
1559 The Desire of Ages, p. 209.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… 8:5; 1 Peter 2:21 .
1560 The Desire of Ages, p. 210.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” John 5:24, R. V.