The Silent Years TheSilentYears All Jesus ever did, he never did. “I can of mine own self The Silent Years do nothing…” (John 5:30) A Divine Apprenticeship In all those silent years, He learned not to live, but to let ANOTHER live through him. That is the only way it will ever work! “Thou in me, I in them, that we all may be perfect in ONE.” (John 17:23) Arthur Burt ISBN 0-9667720-2-4 Arthur Burt The Silent Years — A Divine apprenticeship… Jesus’ eighteen silent years, from 12 to 30… He took on our humanity… He humbled Himself. He was in all points tempted, yet He never sinned. He learned obedience… (Heb 5:8) He was coupled. He learned to let Another live through Him. He was learning… And His mission began when He finished His apprenticeship … at the set time. The Silent Years A Divine Apprenticeship Arthur Burt Published By The Emmanuel Foundation Stuart, Florida The Silent Years A Divine Apprenticeship © Copyright 2000 by Arthur Burt All rights reserved. Illustrations: © Copyright 2000 by Brett Duncalf All rights reserved. Illustrations, including Cover... by Brett Duncalf Published by The Emmanuel Foundation Stuart, Florida 34996 USA Email:
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