Those in the Tourist Centers
Why Jesus Chose Capernaum—During His earthly ministry, the
Saviour took advantage of the opportunities to be found along the great
thoroughfares of travel. It was at Capernaum that Jesus dwelt at the
intervals of His journeys to and fro, and it came to be known as “His
own city.” This city was well adapted to be the center of the Saviour’s
work. Being on the highway from Damascus to Jerusalem and Egypt,
and to the Mediterranean Sea, it was a great thoroughfare of travel.
People from many lands passed through the city, or tarried for rest on
their journeyings to and fro. Here Jesus could meet all nations and
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all ranks, the rich and great, as well as the poor and lowly; and His
lessons would be carried to other countries and into many households.
Investigation of the prophecies would thus be excited; attention would
be directed to the Saviour, and His mission would be brought before
the world.—
Testimonies For The Church 9:121
(1909).
To Arrest the Attention of the Multitude—In the world-
renowned health resorts and centers of tourist traffic, crowded with
many thousands of seekers after health and pleasure, there should be
stationed ministers and canvassers capable of arresting the attention of
the multitudes. Let these workers watch their chance for presenting the
message for this time, and hold meetings as they have opportunity. Let
them be quick to seize opportunities to speak to the people. Accompa-
nied by the power of the Holy Spirit, let them meet the people with the
message borne by John the Baptist, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of
heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2
. The Word of God is to be presented
with clearness and power, that those who have ears to hear may hear
the truth. Thus the gospel of present truth will be placed in the way of
those who know it not, and it will be accepted by not a few, and carried
by them to their own homes in all parts of the world.—
Testimonies
For The Church 9:122
(1909).
Tent Meetings in the Great Resorts—Tent meetings must be
held in as many of the great tourist resorts, far and near, as the _____-
Conference can work, with the laborers that they have. If ever there
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