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1 The Desire of Ages, p. 786.1 (Ellen Gould White)

As Christ arose, He brought from the grave a multitude of captives. The earthquake at His death had rent open their graves, and when He arose, they came forth …

2 Heaven, p. 37.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… Ages, 786, 787 .

3 Inspiration/Revelation: What It Is and How It Works

• During their natural lifetimes they were “co-laborers with God.” Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, 786 (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1940).

4 Inspiration/Revelation: What It Is and How It Works

• These were raised to immortality; whereas the three persons raised during Christ’s pre-Calvary ministry were not raised to eternal life, and subsequently died again. Selected Messages 1:304, 305. The Desire of Ages, 786 .

5 Inspiration/Revelation: What It Is and How It Works

• Christ was the One who raised them to life. Selected Messages 1:304; The Desire of Ages, 786 .

6 Inspiration/Revelation: What It Is and How It Works

• Their work was to witness to the resurrection of Christ. They were witnesses that the priests could not silence. Their testimony contradicted the perjury of the bribed Roman soldiers. The Desire of Ages, 786. Selected Messages 1:305 .

7 Inspiration/Revelation: What It Is and How It Works

• Their message was: The sacrifice for man is now complete; Jesus, whom the Jews crucified, is now risen from the dead. The proof? “We be risen with Him.” Early Writings, 184. Ibid.; The Desire of Ages, 786 .