The Desire of Ages

Chapter 35—“Peace, Be Still”  This chapter is based on Matthew 8:23-34; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:22-39 .  It had been an eventful day in the life of Jesus. Beside the Sea of Galilee He had spoken His first parables, by familiar illustrations again explaining to the people the nature of His kingdom and the…

Chapter 34—The Invitation This chapter is based on Matthew 11:28-30 . “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” These words of comfort were spoken to the multitude that followed Jesus. The Saviour had said that only through Himself could men receive a knowledge of God. He…

Chapter 33—Who Are My Brethren? This chapter is based on Matthew 12:22-50; Mark 3:20-35 . The sons of Joseph were far from being in sympathy with Jesus in His work. The reports that reached them in regard to His life and labors filled them with astonishment and dismay. They heard that He devoted entire nights…

Chapter 32—The Centurion This chapter is based on Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17 . Christ had said to the nobleman whose son He healed, “Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.” John 4:48. He was grieved that His own nation should require these outward signs of His Messiahship. Again and again He had…

Chapter 31—The Sermon on the Mount This chapter is based on Matthew 5; Matthew 6; Matthew 7 . Christ seldom gathered His disciples alone to receive His words. He did not choose for His audience those only who knew the way of life. It was His work to reach the multitudes who were in ignorance…

Chapter 30—“He Ordained Twelve” This chapter is based on Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16 . “And He goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto Him whom He would: and they came unto Him. And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them forth to preach.” It was beneath…

Chapter 29—The Sabbath The Sabbath was hallowed at the creation. As ordained for man, it had its origin when “the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.” Job 38:7. Peace brooded over the world; for earth was in harmony with heaven. “God saw everything that He had made, and,…

Chapter 28—Levi-Matthew This chapter is based on Matthew 9:9-17; Mark 2:14-22; Luke 5:27-39. Of the Roman officials in Palestine, none were more hated than the publicans. The fact that the taxes were imposed by a foreign power was a continual irritation to the Jews, being a reminder that their independence had departed. And the taxgatherers…

Chapter 27—“Thou Canst Make Me Clean” This chapter is based on Matthew 8:2-4; Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:32-34; Mark 1:40-45; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:12-28 . Of all diseases known in the East the leprosy was most dreaded. Its incurable and contagious character, and its horrible effect upon its victims, filled the bravest with fear. Among the…

Chapter 26—At Capernaum 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 on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and near the borders of the beautiful plain of Gennesaret, if not actually upon it. The deep depression of…