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In the Study of the Scriptures, May 7
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto
them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27.
After Joseph and Mary had searched for Him [Christ] for three days,
they found Him in the court of the temple, sitting in the midst of the
doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard
Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. He asked His
questions with a grace that charmed these learned men.... His mother
could not but mark His words, His spirit, His willing obedience to all her
requirements.
It is not correct to say, as many writers have said, that Christ was like
all children. He was not like all children. Many children are misguided
and mismanaged. But Joseph, and especially Mary, kept before them the
remembrance of their child’s divine Fatherhood. Jesus was instructed in
accordance with the sacred character of His mission. His inclination to
right was a constant gratification to His parents.19
His intimate acquaintance with the Scriptures shows how diligently
His early years were given to the study of God’s Word.20
Christ opened the Scriptures to His disciples, beginning at Moses and
the prophets, and instructed them in all things concerning Himself, and
also explained to them the prophecies.21
He pointed to the Scriptures as of unquestionable authority, and we
should do the same.22
Every child may gain knowledge as Jesus did. As we try to become
acquainted with our heavenly Father through His Word, angels will draw
near, our minds will be strengthened, our characters will be elevated, and
refined.23
Like Christ, we should be able to meet the enemy in time of temptation
with, “It is written.”24 [135]
19The Youth’s Instructor, September 8, 1898.
20The Desire of Ages, 70.
21Testimonies for the Church 4:401.
22Christ’s Object Lessons 39.
23The Desire of Ages, 70.
24The Youth’s Instructor, July 13, 1893.
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