2019-2020 Testimonies for the Church

Chapter 45—The Foreshadowing of the Cross This chapter is based on Matthew 16:13-28; Mark 8:27-38; Luke 9:18-27 . The work of Christ on earth was hastening to a close. Before Him, in vivid outline, lay the scenes whither His feet were tending. Even before He took humanity upon Him, He saw the whole length of…

Chapter 44—The True Sign This chapter is based on Matthew 15:29-39; Matthew 16:1-12; Mark 7:31-37; Mark 8:1-21 . “Again He went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis.” Mark 7:31, R. V. It was in the region of Decapolis…

Chapter 43—Barriers Broken Down This chapter is based on Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30 . After the encounter with the Pharisees, Jesus withdrew from Capernaum, and crossing Galilee, repaired to the hill country on the borders of Phoenicia. Looking westward, He could see, spread out upon the plain below, the ancient cities of Tyre and Sidon,…

Chapter 42—Tradition This chapter is based on Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23 . The scribes and Pharisees, expecting to see Jesus at the Passover, had laid a trap for Him. But Jesus, knowing their purpose, had absented Himself from this gathering. “Then came together unto Him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes.” As He did…

Chapter 41—The Crisis in Galilee This chapter is based on John 6:22-71 . When Christ forbade the people to declare Him king, He knew that a turning point in His history was reached. Multitudes who desired to exalt Him to the throne today would turn from Him tomorrow. The disappointment of their selfish ambition would…

Chapter 40—A Night on the Lake This chapter is based on Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:14-21 . Seated upon the grassy plain, in the twilight of the spring evening, the people ate of the food that Christ had provided. The words they had heard that day had come to them as the voice of…

Chapter 39—“Give Ye Them to Eat” This chapter is based on Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13 . Christ had retired to a secluded place with His disciples, but this rare season of peaceful quietude was soon broken. The disciples thought they had retired where they would not be disturbed; but as soon…

Chapter 38—Come Rest Awhile This chapter is based on Matthew 14:1, 2, 12, 13; Mark 6:30-32; Luke 9:7-10 . On returning from their missionary tour, “the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told Him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves…

Chapter 37—The First Evangelists This chapter is based on Matthew 10; Mark 6:7-11; Luke 9:1-6 . The apostles were members of the family of Jesus, and they had accompanied Him as He traveled on foot through Galilee. They had shared with Him the toils and hardships that overtook them. They had listened to His discourses,…

Chapter 36—The Touch of Faith This chapter is based on Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 . Returning from Gergesa to the western shore, Jesus found a multitude gathered to receive Him, and they greeted Him with joy. He remained by the seaside for a time, teaching and healing, and then repaired to the house…