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1861 The Desire of Ages, p. 47.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The heavenly messenger had quieted their fears. He had told them how to find Jesus. With tender regard for their human weakness, he had given them time to become …
1862 The Desire of Ages, p. 48.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Heaven and earth are no wider apart today than when shepherds listened to the angels’ song. Humanity is still as much the object of heaven’s solicitude as …
1863 The Desire of Ages, p. 50 (Ellen Gould White)
Chapter 5—The Dedication
1864 The Desire of Ages, p. 51.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… .” Exodus 5:2. The Lord worked for His people by signs and wonders, sending terrible judgments upon Pharaoh. At length the destroying angel was bidden to slay …
1865 The Desire of Ages, p. 51.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Thus the law for the presentation of the first-born was made particularly significant. While it was a memorial of the Lord’s wonderful deliverance of the …
1866 The Desire of Ages, p. 55.5 (Ellen Gould White)
These humble worshipers had not studied the prophecies in vain. But those who held positions as rulers and priests in Israel, though they too had before them …
1867 The Desire of Ages, p. 56.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… :1-5; 9:2-6 .
1868 The Desire of Ages, p. 56.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“Behold,” Simeon had said, “this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against.” They must fall who would …
1869 The Desire of Ages, p. 62.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Now pride and envy closed the door against the light. If the reports brought by the shepherds and the wise men were credited, they would place the priests and …
1870 The Desire of Ages, p. 65.5 (Ellen Gould White)
This calamity the Jews had brought upon themselves. If they had been walking in faithfulness and humility before God, He would in a signal manner have made …
1871 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Jesus presented Himself as one thirsting for a knowledge of God. His questions were suggestive of deep truths which had long been obscured, yet which were …
1872 The Desire of Ages, p. 80.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… 1:5, R. V.
1873 The Desire of Ages, p. 81.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It was natural for the parents of Jesus to look upon Him as their own child. He was daily with them, His life in many respects was like that of other children, and …
1874 The Desire of Ages, p. 83.5 (Ellen Gould White)
As we associate together, we may be a blessing to one another. If we are Christ’s, our sweetest thoughts will be of Him. We shall love to talk of Him; and as we speak …
1875 The Desire of Ages, p. 89.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Again and again He was asked, Why do You submit to such despiteful usage, even from Your brothers? It is written, He said, “My son, forget not My law; but let thine heart …
1876 The Desire of Ages
This chapter is based on Luke 1:5-23, 57-80; 3:1-18; Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8 .
1877 The Desire of Ages, p. 100.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In the time of John the Baptist, greed for riches, and the love of luxury and display had become widespread. Sensuous pleasures, feasting and drinking, were …
1878 The Desire of Ages, p. 102.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… 40:5 .
1879 The Desire of Ages, p. 103.5 (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.”
1880 The Desire of Ages, p. 111.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Alone He must tread the path; alone He must bear the burden. Upon Him who had laid off His glory and accepted the weakness of humanity the redemption of the world …