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 […]
Daily Speak the Words of Christ
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John 8:31. It is the will of God that each professing Christian shall perfect a character after the divine similitude. By studying the character of Christ revealed in the Bible, by practicing His virtues, the believer will be changed into the same likeness […]
Christ Teaches Heavenly Things
Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalm 86:11. That which in the counsels of heaven the Father and the Son deemed essential for man’s salvation is clearly presented in the Holy Scriptures. The infinite truths of salvation are stated so plainly that […]
