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The Story of Redemption
through trials and suffering. Satan could have no more power over
Him, but would bring his temptations to bear more directly upon
them and upon all who should believe in His name. But they could
overcome as He had overcome. Jesus endowed His disciples with
power to work miracles, and told them that although they should
be persecuted by wicked men, He would from time to time send
His angels to deliver them; their lives could not be taken until their
mission should be accomplished; then they might be required to seal
with their blood the testimonies which they had borne.
His anxious followers gladly listened to His teachings, eagerly
feasting upon every word which fell from His holy lips. Now they
certainly knew that He was the Saviour of the world. His words
sank deep into their hearts, and they sorrowed that they must soon be
parted from their heavenly Teacher and no longer hear comforting,
gracious words from His lips. But again their hearts were warmed
with love and exceeding joy, as Jesus told them that He would go
and prepare mansions for them and come again and receive them,
that they might be ever with Him. He promised also to send the
Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to guide them into all truth. “And He
lifted up His hands, and blessed them.”
Luke 24:50
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