The withdrawal of the divine countenance from the Saviour, in this hour of supreme anguish, pierced his heart with a sorrow that can. The unfeeling soldiers who had stretched the body of Jesus upon the cross, divided his clothing among themselves, contending over one garment, which was woven without seam. Its full, bright rays were illuminating the earth at midday, when suddenly it seemed to be blotted out. Denouncing the Pharisees 5. 3SP 156.3, When he heard the sneering words of his companion in crime, he “rebuked him, saying, Dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? Must she give up her faith that he was the true Messiah? 3SP 3.1, This volume is solemnly dedicated to the cause of God, with the fervent prayer of author and publishers that it may prove a great blessing to the cause and people of God, and be the means in his hands of opening the eyes of many who are blind to the things of the Spirit of God. His tongue was parched, and he said, “I thirst.” They saturated a sponge with vinegar and gall and offered it him to drink; and when he had tasted it, he refused it. The hosts of Heaven veiled their faces from the fearful sight. Priests, rulers, and scribes forgot the dignity of their sacred offices, and joined with the rabble in mocking and jeering the dying Son of God, saying, “If thou be the King of the Jews, save thyself.” And some deridingly repeated among themselves: “He saved others; himself he cannot save. This third volume of the series chronicles both the difficulties and triumphs of the apostolic church. The crowd dispersed, and many returned to Jerusalem greatly changed in spirit from what they had been in the morning. Never in his entire ministry were words more grateful to his ears than the utterance of faith from the lips of the dying thief, amid the blasphemy and taunts of the mob. The silence of the grave seemed to have fallen upon Calvary. He staggered on for a few steps, bearing his heavy load, then fell as one lifeless to the ground. Satan was defeated, and knew that his kingdom was lost. They hurried Jesus away with loud shouts of triumph; but their noise ceased for a time when they passed a retired place, and saw at the foot of a lifeless tree the dead body of Judas, who had betrayed Christ. 3SP 158.1, The Spirit of God illuminated the mind of this criminal, who took hold of Christ by faith, and, link after link, the chain of evidence that Jesus was the Messiah was joined together, until the suffering victim, in like condemnation with himself, stood forth before him as the Son of God. When Jesus revived, he looked upon them with tender compassion. Original Testimonies: 1-10. 3SP 163.1, Inanimate nature expressed a sympathy with its insulted and dying Author. 22 Testimonies for the Church Volume 5.pdf. “They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any bone of it; according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it.” Add to Cart. The Majesty of Heaven had yielded up his life, forsaken of the believers, unattended by one act of relief or word of sympathy; for even the pitying angels had not been permitted to minister to their beloved Commander. The sun refused to look upon the awful scene. Sin, so hateful to his sight, was heaped upon him till he groaned beneath its weight. which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” As the outer gloom settled about Christ, many voices exclaimed, The vengeance of God is upon him! 3SP 165.3, All the spectators stood paralyzed, and with bated breath gazed upon the Saviour. To believe this would be to place him beneath the martyrs in courage and endurance; for many of those who have died for their faith, yielded to torture and death, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. The Saviour, lifted upon the cross, enduring pain and mockery, rejected by the priests and elders, is sought by a guilty, dying soul with a faith discerning the world's Redeemer in Him who is crucified like a malefactor. Inanimate nature expressed a sympathy with its insulted and dying Author. Volumes one and two of this work are before the public. Again darkness settled upon the face of the earth, and a hoarse rumbling like heavy thunder was heard. The cursing and reviling ceased in the midst of half-uttered sentences. They were convinced that the accusations of the priests were false, that Jesus was no pretender; and a few weeks later they were among the thousands who became thorough converts to Christ, when Peter preached upon the day of Pentecost, and the great mystery of the cross was explained with other mysteries in regard to Messiah. The priests had been bound by a promise not to molest any of his disciples if Jesus were delivered up to them; so all classes of people flocked to the scene of outrage, and Jerusalem was left almost empty. It has some of the most sublime descriptions of the crucifixion of Christ and its significance. No pretext of religious devotion can excuse a son or daughter from fulfilling the obligations due to a parent. That prayer of Christ for his enemies embraced the world, taking in every sinner who should live, until the end of time. Some attempted to grope their way back to the city, beating their breasts and wailing in fear. Nature recoils from the thought of dissolution, which is the consequence of sin. Every pang endured by the Son of God upon the cross, the blood drops that flowed from his head, his hands, and feet, the convulsions of agony which racked his frame, and the unutterable anguish that filled his soul at the hiding of his Father's face from him, speak to man, saying, It is for love of thee that the Son of God consents to have these heinous crimes laid upon him; for thee he spoils the domain of death, and opens the gates of Paradise and immortal life. The subject of the great controversy between Christ and Satan will close with the coming of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the destruction of Satan and of sin, and the glorious reign of Christ on the New Earth. 3SP 153.2, Had they known that they were putting to exquisite torture one who had come to save the sinful race from eternal ruin, they would have been seized with horror and remorse. Jesus and the Pharisees 4. No eye could pierce the gloom that enshrouded the cross, and none could penetrate the deeper gloom that flooded the suffering soul of Christ. In building the temple of Solomon the stones were entirely prepared at the quarry, so that when they were brought to the place of building the workmen had only to place them in position; the hewing, squaring and polishing had all been done. Corrupt associations had led him farther and farther into wickedness, When he heard the sneering words of his companion in crime, he “rebuked him, saying, Dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? The dignitaries of the temple, the hardened soldiers, the vile thief upon the cross, and the base and cruel among the multitude, all united in their abuse of Christ. Spirit of Prophecy Vol 2 . They were filled with inexpressible grief, and disappointed hopes. 3SP 159.2, The serpent lifted up in the wilderness represented the Son of man lifted upon the cross, Christ said to Nicodemus, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” In the wilderness all who looked upon the elevated brazen serpent lived, while those who refused to look died. The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 3 - Kindle edition by Ellen G. White . But many who had then shouted his praise, because it was popular to do so, now swelled the cry of “Crucify him! The Spirit of Prophecy; Volume 3. 507-549.) They had never before witnessed a death like that upon the cross. 3 — Ellen G. White Writings Loading… There hung upon the cross the spotless Lamb of God, his flesh lacerated with stripes and wounds; those precious hands, that had ever been ready to relieve the oppressed and suffering, extended upon the cross, and fastened by the cruel nails; those patient feet, that had traversed weary leagues in the dispensing of blessings and in teaching the doctrine of salvation to the world, bruised and spiked to the cross; his royal head wounded by a crown of thorns; those pale and quivering lips, that had ever been ready to respond to the plea of suffering humanity, shaped to the mournful words, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”, In silence the people watch for the end of this fearful scene. Sort by. They hurried Jesus away with loud shouts of triumph; but their noise ceased for a time when they passed a retired place, and saw at the foot of a lifeless tree the dead body of Judas, who had betrayed Christ. That event they imagined would forever hush the rumors of his divine power, and the wonders of his miracles. Many of the very women who were weeping about Jesus were to perish with their children in the siege of Jerusalem. 20 global ratings | 12 global reviews There was a problem filtering reviews right now. All reviewers. As he lay beneath the heavy burden of the cross, how the heart of the mother of Christ longed to place a supporting hand beneath his wounded head, and bathe that brow that had once been pillowed upon her bosom. With the death of Christ the hopes of his disciples seemed to perish. Such penitents find favor with Christ. They feared the results of that day's work upon the minds of the public. It soon found its way through colporteur channels to many thousands of homes, and ten editions were rolled from the presses in three short years of time. He was treading the wine-press all alone; and of all the people there was none with him. It was a most revolting spectacle; his weight had broken the cord by which he had hung himself to the tree, and, in 149. It is part of a larger collection. Crucify him!” Many were ready to call him Lord when he wrought miracles, and also after he had risen from the grave; but none called him Lord as he hung dying upon the cross, save the penitent thief, who was saved at the eleventh hour. The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 3 Kindle Edition by Ellen G. White (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 3SP 158.2, This was a genuine conversion under peculiar circumstances, for a special and peculiar purpose. 3SP 159.1, With amazement the angels beheld the infinite love of Jesus, who, suffering the most excruciating agony of mind and body, thought only of others, and encouraged the penitent soul to believe. The Majesty of Heaven had yielded up his life, forsaken of the believers, unattended by one act of relief or word of sympathy; for even the pitying angels had not been permitted to minister to their beloved Commander. The multitude were shaken together in heaps, and the wildest confusion and consternation ensued. Submit Review. Please visit theEllen G. White Estate websitefor a complete list of available publications. 3SP 168.2, Evening drew on, and an unearthly stillness hung over Calvary. Spirit of Prophecy Library 10 Vol. Jesus referred not only to the destruction of Jerusalem, but to the end of the world. See All Buying Options. Reviving the Original Spirit of Prophecy Writings-V. Bates (Click here for the missing page 51) (1858) Great Controversy (NOTE: covers from the fall of Lucifer aka Satan, to the end of time) (1870) Spirit of Prophecy Volume 1 (NOTE: SOP 1,2,3,4 covers from the fall of Jerusalem to the end of time) SOP Vol 1 docx file Many of them had then collected at the crucifixion from curiosity, and not from hatred toward Christ. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. Creation seemed to be shivering to atoms. Suddenly they felt the earth tremble beneath them, and the vail of the temple, a strong, rich drapery that had been renewed yearly, was rent in twain from top to bottom by the same bloodless hand that wrote the words of doom upon the walls of Belshazzar's palace. The Spirit of Prophecy Volume Three : Page 9 1. 3SP 170.1, At his birth the angel star in the heavens had known Christ, and had conducted the seers to the manger where he lay. Condemnation of Jesus Pages 442 Language en Book Code 3SP ISBN 978-1-61253-118-2 Publisher Battle Creek, MI: Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association Pub-Year 1878 Spirit of Prophecy Vol. The mother of Jesus looked on with agonizing suspense, hoping that he would work a miracle to save himself. She saw his hands stretched upon the cross—those dear hands that had ever dispensed blessings, and had been reached forth so many times to heal the suffering. Add to Cart. Creation seemed to be shivering to atoms. Text, image, video. But it was not the dread of death which caused the inexpressible agony of Jesus. Said he, “Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. Said the chief priests, “Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.” But Pilate, angry with himself because of his former weakness, and thoroughly despising the jealous and artful priests and rulers, coldly replied, “What I have written I have written.”, And now a terrible scene was enacted. The four-volume Spirit of Prophecy series by Ellen White, of which this book is a part, was but one step in the full and final portrayal of the controversy between Christ and Satan. O pitiful, loving Saviour! No pretext of religious devotion can excuse a son or daughter from fulfilling the obligations due to a parent. The unfeeling soldiers who had stretched the body of Jesus upon the cross, divided his clothing among themselves, contending over one garment, which was woven without seam. Start by marking “The Spirit of Prophecy... by Ellen G. White Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) by Ellen Gould Harmon White Paperback $15.73 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Many of the very women who were weeping about Jesus were to perish with their children in the siege of Jerusalem. As these volumes are again published, providing a historic link of interest in the writing and rewriting of the … Every ray of light neglected leaves the sinner in greater darkness than before, till some fearful deception may take possession of his mind, and his case may become hopeless. Yet it was not a contemplation of these scenes that cast the shadow upon him in this hour of gladness. From that hour he cared for her as would a dutiful son, taking her to his own home. Mingled with the lowing of the oxen, the bleating of the sheep and the cooing of the doves, were the sharp clinking of coin and the sound of angry altercation between traffickers, some of whom were ministers of sacred rites. A nameless terror took possession of all who were collected about the cross. 2. They finally decided the matter by casting lots for it. The sun refused to look upon the awful scene. May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. It evidenced to humanity that the Sun of Righteousness, the Light of the world, was withdrawing his beams from the once favored city of Jerusalem, and from the world. He, the sin-bearer, endures judicial punishment for iniquity, and becomes sin itself for man. The darkness lasted three full hours. The rocks had known him, and shivered into fragments at his dying cry. Had they known that they were putting to exquisite torture one who had come to save the sinful race from eternal ruin, they would have been seized with horror and remorse. And now the hammer and nails were brought, and as the spikes were driven through the tender flesh and fastened to the cross, the heart-stricken disciples bore away from the cruel scene the fainting form of the mother of Christ. There was no pitying hand to wipe the death-dew from his face, nor words of sympathy and unchanging fidelity. With amazement the angels beheld the infinite love of Jesus, who, suffering the most excruciating agony of mind and body, thought only of others, and encouraged the penitent soul to believe. While pouring out his life in death, he exercised a love for man stronger than death. Series A. He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him; for he said, I am the Son of God.” “And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself, and come down from the cross.” Volumes one and two of this work are before the public. Contemplation of the Saviour's matchless love should absorb the mind, touch and melt the heart, refine and elevate the affections, and completely transform the whole character. 3 — Ellen G. White Writings Loading… They rejected all evidence, and not only sinned against Heaven in crucifying the King of Glory, but against the commonest feelings of humanity in putting to a torturous death an innocent man. That event they imagined would forever hush the rumors of his divine power, and the wonders of his miracles. The Saviour was henceforth to officiate as Priest and Advocate in the Heaven of heavens. Good. This remarkable fact was noted by all the beholders, and John states the occurrence very definitely; he says: “One of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. A nameless terror took possession of all who were collected about the cross. He had heard Jesus, and been convicted by his teachings; but through the influence of the priests and rulers he had turned away from him. He had heard Jesus, and been convicted by his teachings; but through the influence of the priests and rulers he had turned away from him. In Christ's humiliation, he, as a prophet, had addressed the daughters of Jerusalem; as priest and Advocate, he had pleaded with the Father to forgive the sins of his destroyers; as a loving Saviour, he had forgiven the iniquity of the penitent thief who called upon him. The Spirit of Prophecy is a four volume series covering the overall theme of the great controversy between Christ and Satan. The angry lightnings seemed to be hurled at him as he hung upon the cross. He knew they were not lamenting him because he was a teacher sent from God, but from motives of common humanity. They dreaded to have the attention of the people directed any farther to the events attending the death of Jesus. Jesus had scarcely passed the gate of Pilate's house when the cross which had been prepared for Barabbas was brought out and laid upon his bruised and bleeding shoulders. But the testimony of John concerning the pierced side of the Saviour, and the blood and water that flowed from the wound, refutes these falsehoods that were brought into existence by the unscrupulous Jews. Sin, so hateful to his sight, was heaped upon him till he groaned beneath its weight. The Spirit Of Prophecy: The Great Controversy Between Christ And Satan, Volume 3... [Ellen Gould Harmon White] on Amazon.com. Only a few days before, they had attended him with joyful hosannas, and the waving of palm-branches, as he rode triumphantly to Jerusalem. 1 (Classic Reprint) by Ellen Gould Harmon White Paperback $15.92 Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. But let no one neglect present opportunities and delay repentance, presuming on the eleventh-hour conversion of the thief, and trusting to a death-bed repentance. Men, women, and children prostrated themselves upon the earth in abject terror. The Saviour had borne his burden but a few rods, when, from loss of blood and excessive weariness and pain, he fell fainting to the ground. The angry lightnings seemed to be hurled at him as he hung upon the cross. 3SP 149.1, The disciples and believers from the region round about joined the throng that followed Jesus to Calvary. In Christ's humiliation, he, as a prophet, had addressed the daughters of Jerusalem; as priest and Advocate, he had pleaded with the Father to forgive the sins of his destroyers; as a loving Saviour, he had forgiven the iniquity of the penitent thief who called upon him. He knew they were not lamenting him because he was a teacher sent from God, but from motives of common humanity. The dense blackness was an emblem of the soul-agony and horror that encompassed the Son of God.
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