The incident is full of instruction. The world’s Redeemer was nearing the time when he was to give his life for a sinful world, yet how little even his disciples realizedwhat was before them! Mary could not reason upon this subject; but by the Holy Spirit’s power she saw in Jesus one who had come …
“The work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work and unite their effort with those of ministers and church officers.” Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9, page 116 “The salvation of sinners requires earnest, personal labor. We are to bear …
The Bible supports the importance of prayer and fasting. It can deepen one’s relationship with God when done in conjunction with close fellowship with Jesus. Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and joy. The Lord rebuked Israel for their misplaced views on fasting. Rather than being a way to humble oneself …
After Jesus had been nailed to the cross, it was raised and with great force thrust into the place which had been prepared for it in the ground, tearing the flesh and causing the most intense suffering. To make the death of Jesus as shameful as possible, two thieves were crucified with Him, one on …
