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character. The light of heavenly love will fall upon the heart as an
inspiration.
The appreciation of the Bible grows with its study. Whichever way
the student may turn, he will find displayed the infinite wisdom and
love of God.
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The significance of the Jewish economy is not yet fully compre-
hended. Truths vast and profound are shadowed forth in its rites and
symbols. The gospel is the key that unlocks its mysteries. Through
a knowledge of the plan of redemption, its truths are opened to the
understanding. Far more than we do, it is our privilege to understand
these wonderful themes. We are to comprehend the deep things of
God. Angels desire to look into the truths that are revealed to the
people who with contrite hearts are searching the word of God, and
praying for greater lengths and breadths and depths and heights of the
knowledge which He alone can give.
As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies relating
to the last days especially demand our study. The last book of the New
Testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand. Satan
has blinded the minds of many, so that they have been glad of any
excuse for not making the Revelation their study. But Christ through
His servant John has here declared what shall be in the last days, and
He says, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words
of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein.”
Revelation 1:3
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“This is life eternal,” Christ said, “that they might know Thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.”
John 17:3
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Why is it that we do not realize the value of this knowledge? Why are
not these glorious truths glowing in our hearts, trembling upon our
lips, and pervading our whole being?
In giving us His word, God has put us in possession of every truth
essential for our salvation. Thousands have drawn water from these
wells of life, yet there is no diminishing of the supply. Thousands
have set the Lord before them, and by beholding have been changed
into the same image. Their spirit burns within them as they speak
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of His character, telling what Christ is to them, and what they are
to Christ. But these searchers have not exhausted these grand and
holy themes. Thousands more may engage in the work of searching
out the mysteries of salvation. As the life of Christ and the character