Page 173 - S.D.A. Bible Commentary Vol. 5 (1956)

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Chapter 11
50, 51 (
John 18:14
). Caiaphas Prophesied Unknowingly
[
John 11:50, 51
quoted.] These words were uttered by one who
knew not their significance. He had lost the sense of the sacredness
of the sacrifices and offerings. But his words meant more than he or
those connected with him knew. By them he bore testimony that the
time had come for the Aaronic priesthood to cease forever. He was
condemning One who had been prefigured in every sacrifice made,
but One whose death would end the need of types and shadows.
Unknowingly he was declaring that Christ was about to fulfill that
for which the system of sacrifices and offerings had been instituted
(
The Review and Herald, June 12, 1900
).
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