Desire of Ages: Chapter 21 – Bethesda and the Sanhedrin
Chapter 21—Bethesda and the Sanhedrin This chapter is based on John 5. “Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.” At…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 20 – “Except Ye See Signs and Wonders”
Chapter 20—“Except Ye See Signs and Wonders” This chapter is based on John 4:43-54. The Galileans who returned from the Passover brought back the report of the wonderful works of Jesus. The judgment passed upon His acts by the dignitaries at Jerusalem opened His way in Galilee. Many of the people lamented the abuse of…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 19 – At Jacob’s Well
Chapter 19—At Jacob’s Well This chapter is based on John 4:1-42. On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of this valley was Jacob’s well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 18 – “He Must Increase”
Chapter 18—“He Must Increase” This chapter is based on John 3:22-36. For a time the Baptist’s influence over the nation had been greater than that of its rulers, priests, or princes. If he had announced himself as the Messiah, and raised a revolt against Rome, priests and people would have flocked to his standard. Every…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 17 – Nicodemus
Chapter 17—Nicodemus This chapter is based on John 3:1-17. Nicodemus held a high position of trust in the Jewish nation. He was highly educated, and possessed talents of no ordinary character, and he was an honored member of the national council. With others, he had been stirred by the teaching of Jesus. Though rich, learned,…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 16 – In His Temple
Chapter 16—In His Temple This chapter is based on John 2:12-22. “After this He went down to Capernaum, He, and His mother, and His brethren, and His disciples: and they continued there not many days. And the Jews’ Passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” In this journey, Jesus joined one of…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 15 – At the Marriage Feast
Chapter 15—At the Marriage Feast This chapter is based on John 2:1-11. Jesus did not begin His ministry by some great work before the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem. At a household gathering in a little Galilean village His power was put forth to add to the joy of a wedding feast. Thus He showed His sympathy…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 14 – “We Have Found the Messias”
Chapter 14—“We Have Found the Messias” This chapter is based on John 1:19-51. John the Baptist was now preaching and baptizing at Bethabara, beyond Jordan. It was not far from this spot that God had stayed the river in its flow until Israel had passed over. A little distance from here the stronghold of Jericho…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 13 – The Victory
Chapter 13—The Victory This chapter is based on Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:5-13. “Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast Thyself down: for it is written,— “He shall give…
Read MoreDesire of Ages: Chapter 12 – The Temptation
Chapter 12—The Temptation This chapter is based on Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1-13. “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” The words of Mark are still more significant. He says, “Immediately the Spirit driveth Him into the wilderness. And He…
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