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MATTHEW 4:5 Jesus Begins His Ministry

5 Then the devil took him to 16 the people dwelling 4127 Works Prove, 1885 Holy City, Re 21:10 Lu 10:36-37^ 3587 Christ’s Temptation the holy city and set him on in darkness 2179 Spiritual Darkness 3580 Temple, Ac 3:1 6 p.p. Is 42:7; Lu 2:32 Scripture Misused, the pinnacle of the temple and have seen a great light, Mt 22:29 said to him, “If you are the Son and for those dwelling 3153 Satan the Deceiver, 3246 Shadow of Death† 2 Co 2:11 of God, throw yourself down, for in the region and 4149 Divinity Challenged, it is written, shadow of death, 27:39-40 on them a light 2168 Christ the Light, 4200 Satanic If, Mt 27:40 Lu 1:79 707 Son of God “ ‘ He will command his has dawned.” Public Ministry 2921 Presumption (1) of Christ Begins, 3593 Enticers angels concern- 17 Mk 1:14; Lu 4:14 1028 False Doctrine ing you,’ From that time Jesus began to 2087 Preaching 4099 Scripture Misused, preach, saying, “Repent, for the 2706 Repentance (1) 22:29^ 1 p.p. 2 Co 4:2; and kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 2010 Kingdom at Hand, 2 Pe 3:16 10:7 “ ‘ On their hands they will Jesus Calls the First Disciples bear you up, lest you strike your 18 While walking by the Sea Call of Peter and Andrew foot against of Galilee, he saw two brothers, 1385 Sea of Galilee, 8:24 a stone.’ ” Simon (who is called Peter) and 2746 Peter, 14:28^ 140 Andrew, Mk 1:29^ Andrew his brother, casting a net 2578 Net (1), Jn 21:8 7 Jesus said to him, “Again into the sea, for they were fish- 241 Fishermen, Lu 5:2^ 19 4308k Life of Peter 3589 Temptation Resisted it is written, ‘You shall not ermen. And he said to them, 1017 Followers put the Lord your God to the “Follow me, and I will make you 2082 Apostles Called 2 8 20 3636 Minister’s Names World Exhibitor test.’ ” Again, the devil took fishers of men.” Immediately 3908 Soul-winners, 18:15 2447 Mountains him to a very high mountain they left their nets and followed 1015 Discipleship 503 Earthly Vision (1), and showed him all the king- him. 21 And going on from there 3206 Leaving All 1 Jn 2:16 2619 Obedience (6), 7:24^ doms of the world and their he saw two other brothers, James James and John Called 9 1842 James (1), 10:2^ 3351 Allurements of Sin glory. And he said to him, the son of Zebedee and John his 3984 Zebedee, Mk 1:20^ 1681 Earthly Honor “All these I will give you, if brother, in the boat with Zebedee 1902 John, 17:1^ 3044 Earthly Reward 570 Industry (2) 3947 Devil Worship you will fall down and wor- their father, mending their nets, 10 22 1790 Divine Call (2) 3154 Resist the Devil ship me.” Then Jesus said and he called them. Immedi- 2615 Obedience (2) 3589 Temptation Resisted to him, “Be gone, Satan! For ately they left the boat and their 3899 Immediate Service 3206 Leaving All it is written, father and followed him. 3458 God’s Claims First 1017 Followers 3898 Undivided Service, “ ‘ You shall worship the Jesus Ministers Lu 16:13 3921 Worship God, Lord your God to Great Crowds Jn 4:24 and him only shall you serve.’ ” 23 And he went throughout all 1075 Christ’s Zeal 3555 Christ, Teacher, 5:2^ Galilee, teaching in their syna- 2087 Preaching 143 Ministering Angels 11 Then the devil left him, and gogues and proclaiming the gos- 1440 Gospel (1), Ac 20:24^ 1539 Christ Heals, 8:3 3149 Satan’s Defeat behold, angels came and were pel of the kingdom and healing 1684 Fame, 9:31 ministering to him. every disease and every afflic- 3524 Syria, Ac 21:3 24 3363 Burden-bearer tion among the people. So his 2787 Christ Thronged Jesus Begins His Ministry fame spread throughout all Syr- 4134 Bringing to Jesus, 8:16^ ia, and they brought him all the 1524 Infirmities 1903 John the Baptist, 11:2 12 Now when he heard that sick, those afflicted with various 1509 Insanity, 17:15 3478 Imprisonment 1507 Epilepsy, 17:14-15^ 3480 Persecution (1) John had been arrested, he with- diseases and pains, those op- 3157 Demons Cast Out 1384 Galilee drew into Galilee. 13 And leaving pressed by demons, those hav- 975 Demoniacs 2571 Nazareth, 13:54 1512 Palsy, 8:6^ 4416 Nazareth Nazareth he went and lived in ing seizures, and paralytics, and 3807 Christ’s Power 641 Capernaum, 8:5^ Capernaum by the sea, in the ter- he healed them. 25 And great 2369 Christ’s Miracles 4355 Capernaum 2788 Common People, 4308 Tree of Jesus’ ritory of Zebulun and Naphtali, crowds followed him from Gali- Mk 12:37^ Life-59 14 so that what was spoken by the lee and the Decapolis, and from 2786 Multitudes, 13:2 2892 Prophecy Fulfilled 1384 Galilee (1), 8:17 prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: Jerusalem and Judea, and from 950 Decapolis, Mk 5:20^ 1803 Isaiah, Ro 15:12 beyond the Jordan. 1954 Judea, 19:1^ 3986 Zebulun (2)† 15 “ The land of Zebulun p.p. Is 9:1 and the land of The Sermon on the Mount Naphtali, 2786 Multitudes 2447 Mountains the way of the sea, Seeing the crowds, he went 2080 Apostles beyond the Jordan, 5 up on the mountain, and 3237 Sermon on the Mount, Lu 6:20-49^ 1385 Sea of Galilee Galilee of the when he sat down, his disciples 4222 Temple of Truth Gentiles— came to him.

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Lust MATTHEW 5:28

437 Keep the Law 1779 Instruction (2), The Beatitudes Prophets; I have not come to Lu 24:27 abolish them but to fulfill them. 2892 Prophecy Fulfilled (1) 3555 Christ, Teacher, 7:29 2 18 1551 Heavens (2), 24:35 Beatitudes See 4222 And he opened his mouth For truly, I say to you, until 377 Beatitudes, Lu 6:20- and taught them, saying: heaven and earth pass away, 430 God’s Word Sure, 23^ 3 Lu 21:33 1714 Humility (1) “Blessed are the poor in spir- not an iota, not a dot, will pass 2008 Heavenly Kingdom, it, for theirs is the kingdom from the Law until all is accom- 415 Word Endures, 24:35 5:10^ 19 427 God’s Word Sacred, 2712 Contrition of heaven. plished. Therefore whoever 4 Re 22:19 2707 Repentance (2), “Blessed are those who mourn, relaxes one of the least of these 2620 Disobedience (1) Lu 15:7 2101 False Teachers, 15:9 787 Comfort (5), Jn 14:1 for they shall be comforted. commandments and teaches 1753 Earthly Heritage, 5 “Blessed are the meek, for others to do the same will be Ro 4:13 2271 Meekness (2)† they shall inherit the earth. called least in the kingdom of 1030 Doers 982 Spiritual Desire 6 “Blessed are those who hun- heaven, but whoever does them 2618 Obedience (5) 985 Thirst Satisfied, 1685 True Greatness, Jn 4:14 ger and thirst for righteousness, and teaches them will be called 20:26 1123 Spiritual Fullness, for they shall be satisfied. great in the kingdom of heaven. 2008 Heavenly Kingdom Jn 15:11 7 20 3009 Requirements (2), 4086 Promises to “Blessed are the merciful, for For I tell you, unless your 18:3^ Merciful, 6:14 they shall receive mercy. righteousness exceeds that of 3904 Works Insufficient 2298 Mercy (2), Lu 6:36 8 2991 Sanctimony 2299 Mercy Promised, “Blessed are the pure in the scribes and Pharisees, you 3080 Righteousness (4), He 8:12 heart, for they shall see God. will never enter the kingdom Ac 24:25 1759 Purity, 1 Ti 1:5 9 “Blessed are the peacemak- of heaven. 3165 Scribes, 7:29 509 Spiritual Vision, 1 3171 Pharisees Jn 14:19 ers, for they shall be called sons 40 Exclusion (2), 18:3 3190 Seeing God 3732 Strife Forbidden of God. Anger 3778 Peacemakers, 10 “Blessed are those who are Ro 14:19 21 Spiritual Standards 742 Children of God, persecuted for righteousness’ “You have heard that it was Lu 20:36 sake, for theirs is the kingdom said to those of old, ‘You shall 949 Decalogue 3637 Saint’s Names, 5:13 2449 Murder (1) 490 Afflictions (2) of heaven. not murder; and whoever mur- 3480 Persecution (1) 11 “Blessed are you when oth- ders will be liable to judgment.’ 3475 For Christ’s Sake ers revile you and persecute 22 But I say to you that everyone 710 Christ’s Authority 2008 Heavenly Kingdom, 3 3956 Anger (2), Col 3:8 25:34-35 you and utter all kinds of evil who is angry with his brother 3304 Evil Speaking 3476 Reproach against you falsely on my ac- will be liable to judgment; who- 862 Council, 26:59 3483 Persecution (4) 4 12 3827 Whosoever (1), 3313 False Accusations, count. Rejoice and be glad, for ever insults his brother will Jn 8:34 27:12 your reward is great in heav- be liable to the council; and 3853 Fools 3475 For Christ’s Sake, 1374 Hell Gehenna, 5:29^ 10:22^ en, for so they persecuted the whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will 5 1369 Future of Wicked 1934 Rejoicing (3), Lu 6:23 (2), 13:42^ 1365 Reward (2), Ro 8:17^ prophets who were before you. be liable to the hell of fire. 3480 Persecution (1) 23 So if you are offering your 2121 Giving (2) Christian Influence 281 The Salt, Mk 9:50^ Salt and Light gift at the altar and there re- 1750 Good Influence, member that your brother has Mk 9:50 13 24 3245 Seven Figures, 5:14 “You are the salt of the earth, something against you, leave 3637 Saint’s Names, 23:8 but if salt has lost its taste, how your gift there before the altar 2915 Prudence 4161 Good and Evil, 9:10^ 3777 Peaceableness 992 Deterioration shall its saltiness be restored? It and go. First be reconciled to 2972 Reconciliation (2), 993 Backsliding is no longer good for anything your brother, and then come 18:15 1274 Castaways 25 2954 Preparation for 2173 Radiant Lives except to be thrown out and and offer your gift. Come to Blessings 2166 Spiritual Light (1), trampled under people’s feet. terms quickly with your accuser 870 Litigation, 5:40 Ac 13:47 14 26 Accepted Time 3245 Seven Figures, “You are the light of the while you are going with him Jn 15:5 world. A city set on a hill cannot to court, lest your accuser hand 1501 Too Late 3637 Saint’s Names 15 1821 Judges, Lu 18:2 4057 Life Conspicuous, be hidden. Nor do people light you over to the judge, and the Lu 11:33^ a lamp and put it under a basket, judge to the guard, and you be 2143 Prisons 636 Lamp† 26 1016 Secret Discipleship but on a stand, and it gives light put in prison. Truly, I say to 745 Sons of Light to all in the house. 16 In the same you, you will never get out until 3356 No Escape 6 2173 Radiancy way, let your light shine before you have paid the last penny. 1243 Coins, 10:29^ 2174 Face Shining 2 4091 Results Demanded, others, so that they may see Mk 4:20 4127 Works Prove your good works and give glory Lust 3902 Good Works (1), to your Father who is in heaven. Inward Purity Col 1:10 27 Prescribed 4139 Christianity, 7:24 “You have heard that it 1662 Adultery, 19:9 1423 Glorify God (1), Christ Came to was said, ‘You shall not com- 710 Christ’s Authority Jn 15:8 28 2217 Lust of Eye, 1246 Our Father Fulfill the Law mit adultery.’ But I say to 1 Jn 2:16 1547 Heaven you that everyone who looks 667 Lust, Ro 13:14 Christ and the Law 17 664 Impurity, 15:19 684 Christ’s Mission, “Do not think that I have at a woman with lustful intent 2353 Evil Imagination 20:28^ come to abolish the Law or the has already committed adultery 663 Chastity, 1 Co 7:1

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3589 TEMPTATION TESTIMONY 3599 upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite The Rechabites and Daniel, by 3592 TEMPTATION (M. Snares) to God from my mother’s womb. If my refusing wine 8. Special Sources head is shaved, then my strength will Je 35:5 Then I set before the Rechabites a. Worldly Snares, Ex 23:33; leave me, and I shall become weak and pitchers full of wine, and cups, and I said be like any other man.” 34:12; De 7:25; Jos 23:13; Jud to them, “Drink wine.” 2:3; Ps 106:36; Pr 20:25; 22:25; 1 S 13:12 “I said, ‘Now the Philistines Je 35:6 But they answered, “We will 29:8; 29:25; 1 Ti 6:9; 2 Pe 2:20. will come down against me at Gilgal, and drink no wine, for Jonadab the son of False gods, Ex 23:33. I have not sought the favor of the lord.’ Rechab, our father, commanded us, ‘You So I forced myself, and offered the burnt shall not drink wine, neither you nor Sinful covenants, Ex 34:12. offering.” your sons forever. Silver and gold, De 7:25. A Woman Da 1:8 But Daniel resolved that he Evil associations, Jos 23:13. 1 K 11:1 Now King Solomon loved many would not defile himself with the king’s Idolatry, Ps 106:36. foreign women, along with the daugh- food, or with the wine that he drank. Broken vows, Pr 20:25. ter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Therefore he asked the chief of the eu- Friendship with violent people, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women, nuchs to allow him not to defile himself. Pr 22:25. 1 K 11:4 For when Solomon was old his Christ, by refusing worldly honor Scoffing, Pr 29:8. wives turned away his heart after other Lu 4:4 And Jesus answered him, {“It Avarice, 1 Ti 6:9. gods, and his heart was not wholly true is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread See Net, 2579. to the lord his God, as was the heart of alone.’” 3593 TEMPTATION David his father. Lu 4:5 And the devil took him up and Jb 31:27 and my heart has been se- showed him all the kingdoms of the 8. Special Sources cretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed world in a moment of time, b. Enticers, Nu 25:18; De 7:4; 13:2; ; 20:18; ; Jud 16:16; my hand, Lu 4:6 and said to him, “To you I will 13:6 29:18 give all this authority and their glory, for 1 K 13:15; 22:13; 22:20; 2 K 21:11; Ambition Pr 1:10; 16:29; 28:10; Is 8:19; Mk 10:35 And James and John, the it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. 9:16; 30:11; Da 6:8; Ho 5:1; Am sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said 2:12; Zec 13:3; Mt 4:6; 16:23; to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for Lu 4:7 “If you, then, will worship me, it 24:26; Mk 8:32; Ac 13:8; 2 Pe us whatever we ask of you.” will all be yours.” 2:14; 2:18. Mk 10:36 And he said to them, {“What Lu 4:8 And Jesus answered him, {“It do you want me to do for you?” is written, “’You shall worship the Lord 3594 TEMPTATION Mk 10:37 And they said to him, “Grant your God, and him only shall you serve.’” 8. Special Sources us to sit, one at your right hand and one Jn 6:15 Perceiving then that they were c. Seducers, De 13:5; 13:8; 13:13; at your left, in your glory.” about to come and take him by force to 2 K 21:9; 2 Chr 33:9; Pr 12:26; Is 19:13; Je 23:27; Eze 13:10; 2 Pe 2:20 For if, after they have es- make him king, Jesus withdrew again to Mi caped the defilements of the world the mountain by himself. 3:5; Mal 2:8; Mk 13:22; Ac 8:11; through the knowledge of our Lord and Peter, by refusing a bribe 20:30; Ga 5:10; 1 Ti 4:1; 2 Ti ; 2 Pe 2:18; ; Savior Jesus Christ, they are again en- Ac 8:20 But Peter said to him, “May 3:13 1 Jn 2:26 Jude tangled in them and overcome, the last your silver perish with you, because you 1:4; Re 2:20. state has become worse for them than thought you could obtain the gift of God See Deceivers, 3707; Evil Influences, the first. with money! 1749. See Allurements of Sin, 3351. See Overcomers, 374. 3595 TEMPTATION 3589 TEMPTATION 3590 TEMPTATION (M. Resist 8. Special Sources 6. Resistance Temptation) d. Evil Companions, Ge 13:12– ; ; ; ; , ; 39:10; 6. Resistance 13 Nu 11:4 2 Chr 18:1 19:2 Ho a. Examples Ge 14:23 7:9; 1 Co 15:33. Jud 8:23; 1 K 13:8; 2 K 5:16; b. The Duty of Resisting, Pr 1:10; Jb 2:9–10; Je 35:5–6; Da 1:8; 4:14; Lu 21:34; 22:40; Ro 6:13; Injured Lot, Ge 13:12–13. Mt 4:7; 4:10; Lu 4:4–8; Jn 6:15; Ep 6:13; 2 Pe 3:17. A detriment to Israel, Nu 11:4. Ac 8:20; 1 Jn 2:13; 3:9; 5:18; Pr 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, do A snare to Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr 18:1; Re 2:26. not consent. 19:2. Abraham, by refusing a reward for Pr 4:14 Do not enter the path of the Devoured the strength of Ephraim, service rendered wicked, and do not walk in the way of Ho 7:9. Ge 14:23 “that I would not take a the evil. Corrupt good morals, 1 Co 15:33. thread or a sandal strap or anything Lu 21:34 {“But watch yourselves lest See Allurements of Sin, 3351; that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have your hearts be weighed down with dis- Temptation, 3584; The Flesh, 1290; made Abram rich.’ sipation and drunkenness and cares of Temptresses, 3880. Man of God, by rejecting the king’s this life, and that day come upon you 3596 TENTS , movable habitations reward suddenly like a trap. used by nomadic and semi-nomadic 1 K 13:8 And the man of God said to the Ro 6:13 Do not present your members peoples, Ge 13:18; 26:17; 31:25; Jos king, “If you give me half your house, I to sin as instruments for unrighteous- 7:22; 2 K 13:5; Je 35:7; He 11:9. will not go in with you. And I will not eat ness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death 3597 TERAH , father of Abraham, bread or drink water in this place, Ge 11:24; 11:31; Jos 24:2; 1 Chr 1:26; Elisha, by refusing payment for to life, and your members to God as in- struments for righteousness. Ac 7:4. healing See Abraham, 15. 2 K 5:16 But he said, “As the lord Ep 6:13 Therefore take up the whole lives, before whom I stand, I will receive armor of God, that you may be able to 3598 TESTIMONIES , De 4:45; 6:17; none.” And he urged him to take it, but withstand in the evil day, and having 1 K 2:3; Ps 19:7; 25:10; 78:5; 119:24; he refused. done all, to stand firm. 119:31; 119:111; 119:146. See Word of God, ; Ordinances, Job, by rejecting evil counsel 2 Pe 3:17 You therefore, beloved, know- 414 ing this beforehand, take care that you 2662; Statutes, 442. Jb 2:9 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse are not carried away with the error of law- God and die.” less people and lose your own stability. RELIGIOUS TESTIMONY Jb 2:10 But he said to her, “You speak See Resist the Devil, 3154. (3599–3605) as one of the foolish women would speak. 3591 TEMPTATION (M. Temptation Shall we receive good from God, and (5)) 3599 TESTIMONY , religious, open shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job 7. to Deceit, Ge 12:13; 26:7; 1 S declaration of one’s personal experi- did not sin with his lips. 21:2–3; 2 K 10:18; Mt 26:73–74. ence with God (M. Testimony (1)) 1736 0001-2176 fm22txt2c 46907 p.1759 - PDF Supplied - 01/23/2017

3600 TESTIMONY TESTIMONY 3603 1. What Ex 18:8; De 32:3; Jud 5:11; In the Assembly of the Saints Inspired by the Spirit 1 Chr 16:31; Ps 22:31; 26:7; 35:28; Ep 5:19 addressing one another in Ac 2:4 And they were all filled with the 64:9; 68:11; 71:24; 92:2; 106:2; psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, Holy Spirit and began to speak in other 118:17; 119:27; 119:172; 145:4; singing and making melody to the Lord tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 145:11; Song 4:3; Is 32:4; 43:10; with all your heart, Becomes Irrepressible 50:4; Eze 24:27; Mt 8:33; 10:20; Without Shame or Fear Ac 4:20 “for we cannot but speak of 10:32; Lu 21:13; 24:9; Jn 12:17; Ac 2 Ti 1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of what we have seen and heard.” 2:11; 1 Co 1:6; 2:1; Tit 1:1; Re 12:17. the testimony about our Lord, nor of me Ac 5:32 “And we are witnesses to these See Confessing Christ, 814. his prisoner, but share in suffering for things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom 3600 TESTIMONY (M. Testimony the gospel by the power of God, God has given to those who obey him.” (2)) Constantly Ready Ac 26:22 To this day I have had the 2. When , Where , How Ex 10:2; 1 Pe 3:15 but in your hearts regard help that comes from God, and so I stand 2 K 7:9; 1 Chr 16:8; 16:24; Ps 9:11; Christ the Lord as holy, always being here testifying both to small and great, 48:13; 60:4; 96:2; 96:10; 105:1; prepared to make a defense to anyone saying nothing but what the prophets 107:2; 107:22; Pr 3:6; Is 12:4; 40:9; who asks you for a reason for the hope and Moses said would come to pass: 43:21; 48:20; 62:6; Je 51:10; Eze that is in you; The Outgrowth of Faith 33:7; 40:4; Am 3:13; Mt 11:4; Mk See Secret Discipleship, 1016. 2 Co 4:13 Since we have the same spirit 4:21; 5:18–19; 13:9; 16:7; Lu 7:22; 3601 TESTIMONY (M. Testimony of faith according to what has been writ- 8:39; Ac 1:8; Ep 5:19; 6:20; 2 Th (3)) ten, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also 1:10; ; He 13:15; 1 Pe 2:9; 2 Ti 1:8 2 K 5:15; Ps 9:1; believe, and so we also speak, 3:15; Re 12:11. 3. Characteristics, 22:22; 40:9; 51:15; 66:16; 71:15; 1 Pe 5:12 By Silvanus, a faithful 2 K 7:9 Then they said to one another, 73:28; 75:9; 77:12; 78:4; 79:13; 89:1; brother as I regard him, I have written “We are not doing right. This day is a day 102:21; 116:10; 119:13; 119:46; briefly to you, exhorting and declaring of good news. If we are silent and wait 145:6; Is 21:10; 63:7; Je 9:12; 20:9; that this is the true grace of God. Stand until the morning light, punishment will Eze 11:25; Da 4:2; Jona 1:9; Mal firm in it. overtake us. Now therefore come; let us 3:16; Mt 8:4; 9:31; Mk 5:20; 16:10; See Confessing Christ, 814. go and tell the king’s household.” 16:13; Lu 2:38; 8:36; Jn 4:29; 4:39;

1 Chr 16:8 Oh give thanks to the lord; 9:11; Ac 2:4; 4:20; 4:31; 5:32; 8:25; 3602 TESTIMONY call upon his name; make known his 14:27; 15:12; 17:23; 18:5; 20:27; 4. Special Utterances, Ex 4:11; deeds among the peoples! 21:19; 24:14; 24:24; 26:20; 26:22; Nu 11:25; Ps 145:7; Is 32:4; 35:6; Ps 60:4 You have set up a banner for 28:23; 1 Co 2:13; 2 Co 4:13; 1 Th Je 15:19; Eze 3:27; 24:27; 29:21; those who fear you, that they may flee to 1:8; 1 Ti 6:12; 1 Pe 5:12; 1 Jn 1:3; 33:22; Da 10:16; Joel 2:28; Lu 1:42; it from the bow. Selah Re 1:2. 1:64; 21:15; Ac 2:4; 2:17; 4:31; 10:34; ; 14:1; 2 Co 6:11; Ps 107:2 Let the redeemed of the lord Relates to Personal Experience 1 Co 1:5 ; ; . say so, whom he has redeemed from Ps 66:16 Come and hear, all you who 8:7 Ep 6:19 Col 4:3 trouble fear God, and I will tell what he has done See Confessing Christ, 814. Is 12:4 And you will say in that day: for my soul. 3603 TESTIMONY (M. Witnessing “Give thanks to the lord, call upon his Ps 71:15 My mouth will tell of your (1)) name, make known his deeds among the righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation 5. Witnessing peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. all the day, for their number is past my a. Prescribed, 1 S 8:10; Ps 66:16; Unceasingly knowledge. 71:16; 105:2; 145:12; Pr 22:21; Is 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I Ps 119:13 With my lips I declare all the Ec 3:7; Is 43:10; 44:8; Je 1:17; have set watchmen; all the day and all rules of your mouth. Mt 10:18; 10:27; 11:4; 28:7; Mk the night they shall never be silent. You Ps 119:46 I will also speak of your testi- 5:20; Lu 21:13; Jn 15:27; 20:17; who put the lord in remembrance, take monies before kings and shall not be put Ac 1:8; 5:20–21; 18:9–10; no rest, to shame, 22:14–15; 23:11; Tit 2:15; Je 51:10 The lord has brought about Recounts God’s Blessings Re 20:4. our vindication; come, let us declare in Is 63:7 I will recount the steadfast Ec 3:7 a time to tear, and a time to Zion the work of the lord our God. love of the lord, the praises of the sew; a time to keep silence, and a time Eze 33:7 “So you, son of man, I have lord, according to all that the lord has to speak; made a watchman for the house of Is- granted us, and the great goodness to Is 43:10 “You are my witnesses,” de- rael. Whenever you hear a word from the house of Israel that he has granted clares the lord, “and my servant whom my mouth, you shall give them warning them according to his compassion, ac- I have chosen, that you may know and from me. cording to the abundance of his stead- believe me and understand that I am he. Eze 40:4 And the man said to me, “Son fast love. Before me no god was formed, nor shall of man, look with your eyes, and hear Bursts Forth from an Inward Fire there be any after me. with your ears, and set your heart upon Je 20:9 If I say, “I will not mention him, Jn 15:27 {“And you also will bear wit- all that I shall show you, for you were or speak any more in his name,” there is ness, because you have been with me brought here in order that I might show in my heart as it were a burning fire shut from the beginning. it to you. Declare all that you see to the up in my bones, and I am weary with Ac 1:8 {“But you will receive power house of Israel.” holding it in, and I cannot. when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, In the Home Da 4:2 It has seemed good to me to and you will be my witnesses in Jerusa- Mk 5:18 As he was getting into the show the signs and wonders that the lem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to boat, the man who had been possessed Most High God has done for me. the end of the earth.” with demons begged him that he might Jona 1:9 And he said to them, “I am a Ac 5:20 “Go and stand in the temple be with him. Hebrew, and I fear the lord, the God of and speak to the people all the words of Mk 5:19 And he did not permit him but heaven, who made the sea and the dry this Life.” said to him, {“Go home to your friends land.” Ac 5:21 And when they heard this, and tell them how much the Lord has An Everyday Duty they entered the temple at daybreak and done for you, and how he has had mercy Mal 3:16 Then those who feared the began to teach.Now when the high priest on you.” lord spoke with one another. The lord came, and those who were with him, they Empowered by the Holy Spirit paid attention and heard them, and a called together the council and all the Ac 1:8 {“But you will receive power book of remembrance was written before senate of Israel and sent to the prison to when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, him of those who feared the lord and es- have them brought. and you will be my witnesses in Jerusa- teemed his name. Ac 18:9 And the Lord said to Paul one lem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to Mt 9:31 But they went away and night in a vision, {“Do not be afraid, but the end of the earth.” spread his fame through all that district. go on speaking and do not be silent, 1737