Ellen G. White Writings

1 Daughters of God, p. 51.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… Ages, 78 (1898) .

2 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.1 (Ellen Gould White)

For the first time the child Jesus looked upon the temple. He saw the white-robed priests performing their solemn ministry. He beheld the bleeding victim …

3 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Rapt in the contemplation of these scenes, He did not remain beside His parents. He sought to be alone. When the paschal services were ended, He still lingered in the temple courts; and when the worshipers departed from Jerusalem, He was left behind.

4 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.3 (Ellen Gould White)

In this visit to Jerusalem, the parents of Jesus wished to bring Him in connection with the great teachers in Israel. While He was obedient in every particular …

5 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.4 (Ellen Gould White)

At that day an apartment connected with the temple was devoted to a sacred school, after the manner of the schools of the prophets. Here leading rabbis with …

6 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 …

7 The Desire of Ages, p. 78.6 (Ellen Gould White)

The doctors turned upon Him with questions, and they were amazed at His answers. With the humility of a child He repeated the words of Scripture, giving them …