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1921 From Eternity Past, p. 108.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Thus the desired sign was given. The maiden “was very fair to look upon,” and her ready courtesy gave evidence of a kind heart and an active, energetic nature. Thus …
1922 From Eternity Past, p. 112.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He who goes out from such a household to stand at the head of a family will know how to promote the happiness of her whom he has chosen as a companion for life. Marriage, instead of being the end of love, will be only its beginning.
1923 From Eternity Past, p. 114.5 (Ellen Gould White)
He listened to all that his father told concerning the spiritual birthright; he carefully treasured what he had learned from his mother. The subject became …
1924 From Eternity Past, p. 115.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Rebekah told Jacob what had taken place, urging immediate action to prevent the bestowal of the blessing upon Esau. She assured her son that if he would follow …
1925 From Eternity Past, p. 119.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Wearied, the wanderer lay down on the ground, a stone for his pillow. As he slept, he beheld a ladder whose base rested on the earth while the top reached to heaven …
1926 From Eternity Past, p. 121.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Whenever a special deliverance is wrought in our behalf, or new and unexpected favors are granted us, we should acknowledge God's goodness by gifts or offerings …
1927 From Eternity Past, p. 125.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… Peter 5:4 .
1928 From Eternity Past, p. 125.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The flocks and herds were speedily gathered and sent forward, and with his wives, children, and servants, Jacob crossed the Euphrates, urging his way toward …
1929 From Eternity Past, p. 126.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To confirm the treaty, the parties held a feast. The night was spent in friendly communing, and at dawn Laban and his company departed. With this separation ceased all connection between the children of Abraham and the dwellers in Mesopotamia.
1930 From Eternity Past, p. 128.5 (Ellen Gould White)
But in his terrible extremity he remembered God's promises. The struggle continued until near break of day, when the stranger placed his finger on Jacob's …
1931 From Eternity Past, p. 130.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… 30:5-7 .
1932 From Eternity Past, p. 130.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When Christ shall cease His work as mediator in man's behalf, this time of trouble will begin. Then the case of every soul will have been decided, and there will …
1933 From Eternity Past, p. 134.5 (Ellen Gould White)
From Bethel it was only two days’ journey to Hebron, but it brought to Jacob a heavy grief in the death of Rachel. Twice seven years’ service he had rendered for her sake, and his love had made the toil light. Deep and abiding that love had been.
1934 From Eternity Past, p. 135.5 (Ellen Gould White)
There was no arbitrary choice on the part of God by which Esau was shut out from the blessings of salvation. There is no election but one's own by which any may …
1935 From Eternity Past, p. 137.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us?” exclaimed his brothers in envious anger.
1936 From Eternity Past, p. 138.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph came on, unsuspicious of danger. But instead of the expected greeting, he was terrified by the angry and revengeful glances which he met. He was seized …
1937 From Eternity Past, p. 142.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The chief captain came to regard Joseph as a son rather than a slave. The youth was brought in contact with men of rank and learning, and he acquired a knowledge …
1938 From Eternity Past, p. 143.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph suffered for his integrity. His tempter revenged herself by causing him to be thrust into prison. Had Potiphar believed his wife's charge against …
1939 From Eternity Past, p. 145.5 (Ellen Gould White)
“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it; and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to …
1940 From Eternity Past, p. 151.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Jacob was anxiously awaiting the return of his sons, and on their arrival the whole encampment gathered eagerly around as they related to their father all …