First Great Teacher
And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching.—Matthew 7:28 It has been the custom to exalt books and authors that do not present the proper foundation for true education. From what source did these authors obtain their wisdom, a large share of which does not […]
Branch
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.—Isaiah 11:1 The Messiah was to be of the royal line, for in the prophecy uttered by Jacob the Lord said, “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until […]
Saviour of the World
“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”—John 14:2 Jesus remained with His disciples forty days, causing them joy and gladness of heart as He opened to them more fully the realities of the kingdom of God. He […]
Faithful Householder
Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”—Matthew 13:52 “This is life eternal,” Christ said, “that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent” (John 17:3). Why is […]
Perfect Pattern
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.—Colossians 4:6 By diligent effort all may acquire the power to read intelligibly, and to speak in a full, clear, round tone, in a distinct and impressive manner. By doing this we may greatly increase […]
Exalted One
“If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”—Mark 9:35 There was in these words a solemnity and impressiveness which the disciples were far from comprehending. That which Christ discerned they could not see. They did not understand the nature of Christ’s kingdom, and this ignorance was the […]
