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Teacher Sent From God
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He spoke not only for, but to, the entire human family—to the
little child, in the gladness of life’s morning; to the eager, restless
heart of youth; to men and women in the strength of their years,
bearing the burden of responsibility and care; to the aged in their
weakness and weariness. He spoke to every person in every land
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and in every age.
The things of this life He placed as subordinate to those of
eternal interest, but He did not ignore their importance. He taught
that heaven and earth are linked together, and that a knowledge of
divine truth prepares people better to perform the duties of daily life.
To Him nothing was without purpose. The sports of the child, the
work of men and women, life’s pleasures and cares and pains, all
were means to one end—the revelation of God for the uplifting of
humanity.
From His lips the Word of God came home to human hearts
with new power and new meaning. In all the facts and experiences
of life were revealed a divine lesson and the possibility of divine
companionship. Again God dwelt on earth; human hearts became
conscious of His presence; the world was encompassed with His
love.
In the Teacher sent from God, all true educational work finds its
center. Of this work today as verily as of the work He established
during His earthly ministry the Savior speaks in the words: “I am
the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.”
Revelation
21:6
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In the presence of such a Teacher, of such opportunity for divine
education, it is worse than folly to seek an education apart from Him.
Behold, He is still inviting: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me,
and let the one who believes in Me drink.”
John 7:37, 38
, NRSV.
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