Christ’s Teaching Embraced the World
When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Matthew 7:28, NIV. [Christ] did not deal in abstract theories, but in that which is essential to the development of character; that which will enlarge man’s capacity for knowing God, and increase his power to do good. He spoke of those truths […]
Learning From the Divine Teacher
And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Malachi 3:3. Here is the process, the refining, purifying process, to be carried on by the Lord of […]
Christ Delegates Power to Us
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. Luke 22:31, 32. As the Prince of life, He had power with God and prevailed for His people. This Saviour, who prayed for those […]
Jesus Taught Industry by His Own Example
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10. In the simple garb of a common laborer [Jesus] walked the streets of the little town, going to and returning from His humble work. He did not employ His divine power to lessen His burdens or to lighten His toil. As Jesus […]
Important Spiritual Lessons Taught
Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. Colossians 3:23. The life of Christ from His earliest years was a life of earnest activity. He lived not to please Himself. He was the Son of the infinite God, yet He worked at the carpenter’s trade with His father Joseph. […]
Jesus’ Teaching—Simple, but With Authority
He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Matthew 7:29. At Capernaum Jesus dwelt in the intervals of His journeys to and fro, and it came to be known as “his own city.” … It was a great thoroughfare of travel. People from many lands passed through the city, and tarried […]
