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Hebrews 2:1-2

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 2 (1869 - 1875)

Lt 24, 1870

2LtMs, Lt 24, 1870, par. 9

Dear children, we feel an interest for you. We hope you will not neglect your spiritual interest. “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (marginal reading: or run out as leaking vessels), for if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” Hebrews 2:1, 2. It is not necessary for you to oppose the truth and rail out against it to bring upon you condemnation. But if you even neglect this great salvation, if you appear indifferent to it, you show that your heart is at variance with the truth and with the holy principles of religion and holiness. Do you make your eternal interest your first consideration? If not, you show manifest neglect of this great salvation.

Hebrews 2:1-3

Manuscript Releases, vol. 13 [Nos. 1000-1080]

MR No. 1074—J. H. Kellogg in Need of Conversion; God’s Law the Standard of Righteousness

13MR 380.2

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 46, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 46, 1901, par. 4

For the last thirty years light has been shining forth on the subject of health reform. Through His testimonies the Lord has made plain the duty which man owes to himself and to his fellow man. But spirituality has been greatly hindered by the way in which ministers and people have treated this light. They have refused to wear Christ’s yoke of self-denial, and by their example they have led others in false paths. A growth of the grosser qualities of the mind is the sure result of overeating and of eating unhealthful food. Thus the spiritual life is deformed and the message of truth made of none effect. “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.” [Hebrews 2:1-3.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Ms 5, 1904

19LtMs, Ms 5, 1904, par. 11

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things, which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken unto us by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him?” [Hebrews 2:1-3.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 213, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 213, 1904, par. 10

Manuscript Releases, vol. 20 [Nos. 1420-1500]

MR No. 1489—Speaking at Camp Meeting; Counsel for Achieving Happiness in Marriage

20MR 332.5

Manuscript Releases, vol. 21 [Nos. 1501-1598]

MR No. 1525—Divinely Led to Buy Elmshaven; Warning Against Fanatical Movements; Search the Word, and Believe its Promises

21MR 130.4

Those things which have been in the past will be in the future. Satan will make music a snare by the way in which it is conducted. God calls upon His people, who have the light before them in the Word and in the Testimonies, to read and consider, and to take heed. Clear and definite instruction has been given in order that all may understand. But the itching desire to originate something new results in strange doctrines, and largely destroys the influence of those who would be a power for good if they held firm the beginning of their confidence in the truth the Lord had given them. [Hebrews 2:1-3; 3:12-14, quoted.]

Selected Messages Book 2

Worship With a Bedlam of Noise

2SM 38.2

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip [margin: “run out as leaking vessels”]. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him?” (Hebrews 2:1-3). “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end” (Hebrews 3:12-14).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Ms 9, 1896

11LtMs, Ms 9, 1896, par. 20

“This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” [John 17:3.] These words are an eye-opener to all who will see. The knowledge of God is a knowledge which will not need to be left behind when our probation closes, a knowledge which is of the most lasting benefit to the world and to us individually. Why, then, should we put the Word of God in the background when it is wisdom unto salvation? “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation.” [Hebrews 2:1-3.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 51a, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 51a, 1897, par. 24

I send you the note of warning to take heed. “We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him?” [Hebrews 2:1-3.] God has appointed each one of us to do His work. He has given you faculties, means, light, and knowledge; and He holds you accountable for the way in which you use these powers. You are appointed to be “laborers together with God.” [1 Corinthians 3:9.] This responsibility you may ignore, but your action in so doing will bring its sure result.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 53, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 53, 1898, par. 5

Our success in educational lines depends upon the spirit which we cherish and bring into the school. A profession of faith does not make men Christians, but if teachers will open the Word in study, and compare Scripture with Scripture, they will find it profitable. The spirit of controversy must not come in, but let each seek to obtain that light and knowledge which he needs. “We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation: which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.” [Hebrews 2:1-3.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 55, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 55, 1898, par. 10

Paul writes, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.” [Hebrews 2:1-3.] “Wherefore as the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: when your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do always err in their hearts; and they have not known my ways.” [Hebrews 3:7-10.] This chapter is a lesson for both teachers and students. These things are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 132, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 132, 1900, par. 34

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip; (margin, Run out as leaky vessels) for if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him?” [Hebrews 2:1-3.] “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end.” [Hebrews 3:12-14.]

Hebrews 2:1-4

Selected Messages Book 1

“It is not for you to Know the Times or the Seasons”

1SM 190.2

The apostle says, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?” (Hebrews 2:1-4).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 151, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 151, 1901, par. 44

These Scriptures are “written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” [1 Corinthians 10:11.] “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?” [Hebrews 2:1-4.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 209, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 209, 1904, par. 6

My brethren, I declare to you the only safe course you can pursue for your present and eternal good is to lay hold on the hope set before you in the gospel. “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape if we neglect the great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to His own will?” [Hebrews 2:1-4.]

Hebrews 2:1-9

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 179, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 179, 1907, par. 9

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” [Hebrews 1:7-14; 2:1.]

22LtMs, Ms 179, 1907, par. 15

“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that Thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels: Thou crownest him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him: but we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” [Hebrews 2:2-9.]

Hebrews 2:1-18

The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials

Diary — March 1889

1888 271.5

Elder A. T. Jones occupied the forenoon, speaking from the fifth commandment. The Lord gave him freedom in addressing the people. In the afternoon I spoke to the people from Hebrews 2. I felt a solemn burden upon me for the church and urged upon them the necessity of taking up their neglected duties in their families. Home religion is needed. The congregation were somewhat stirred.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 19, 1889

6LtMs, Ms 19, 1889, par. 17

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 4, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 4, 1894, par. 3

Among those who have attended the meetings is a family who live close to the grounds, by the name of Hill, a very excellent family. Mr. Hill is the superintendent of the Wesleyan Sunday school in Brighton and has occupied this position for twenty-eight years. He has stood at the head of a large drapery establishment as one of the partners, for nearly thirty years. This family are now making their decision. They see the truth and have now to decide whether they will obey it or not. They are interested to learn everything; they acknowledge that the churches are in a backslidden state, and that the presentation of the truth has opened the Bible to them as a new book. This family have formed a pleasant acquaintance with Brother and Sister Starr, and have invited them to their home to eat with them and talk upon the Scriptures. This visit brought Brother and Sister Starr into acquaintance with a wealthy maiden lady and her companion. Both are on the point of decision. I spoke Sunday afternoon from (Hebrews 2), and it seemed to be just the subject to meet their present convictions.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 174, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 1

Sometimes the words of Scripture come with great force, and at such times an impression is made upon the mind deeper than we usually have. This morning I was reading some portions of the second chapter of Hebrews, and I thought of all these Scriptures and the blessings of our privileges in God. We read, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” [Verse 1.] There is danger of our losing so much in our spiritual experience because we let slip the words that God gives. He speaks to one heart, and He speaks to another heart, and they hear these words and then go away and treat the words as a common thing, and they do not impress the mind. God wants us to take the words home to every heart.

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 2

“For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard him?” [Verses 2, 3.] Here is presented to us the importance of our speaking. God wants us to communicate. Have the treasure house of the heart full, full of the precious words of the Scripture. Hand it right out; it is the precious message of God to them. If we do not have the power to communicate, if we do not consider that it is our privilege to have that power, we may lose many precious opportunities which we would receive by faithfully, constantly imparting.

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 3

“God also bearing them witness, both by signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.” [Verse 4.] The Lord knows just what is best for us. It is not best for us always to have a continual elevation. We get self-sufficient; we become self-confident; we are in danger of thinking that we do not need to be taught. Then He lets us go deep into the valley of humiliation where we have to draw nigh to Him, and then He draws nigh to us.

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 4

“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man, that thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor; thou didst set him over the work of thy hands; thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet,” speaking of Jesus. “For in that he put all in subjection under him he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.” [Verses 5-8.] Now here is the point: if we could always comprehend what is coming to us through the ample provisions made, we should never lose our hold on Jesus Christ. We have to deal with many minds, and we want to be able to speak words in season to encourage, strengthen, and bless. When you obtain strength from God to put your hands right under the erring ones, they will take heart, they will again take hold of Christ. Have we done our duty to all who need our help?

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 5

“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” [Verse 9.] He could not have suffered for us unless He had taken off His crown, laid off His royal robe, laid off His high command in the heavenly courts. What then? When He clothed His divinity with humanity, He came to this sinful world to show us how to live that we might ascend to live with Him in the heavenly courts. Think of it! Many speak and act as if they were ashamed of Jesus; they do not think of Him, and introduce Him to their friends; they do not live to glorify Him. Ashamed of Jesus, who took humanity that they might have life! We want to talk it to everybody! We want to tell them, if they have afflictions or trials, it is nothing if they will only think what Christ has done, the great sacrifice He has made in their behalf that they might have life. If I could tell you how these things are represented to me as I look at these cities unworked! For years we have had the truth, and these neglected cities stand a reproach to us before God. We ought to have had a love for their souls.

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 7

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” [Verse 10.] He had to understand all about the weakness of man, the strength of Satan’s temptations. He took humanity right upon Himself and bore all the temptations of the devil, and He knows what every man has to endure. Consider Christ’s pity for man. He knows just how they were born; He knows just how they were surrounded in childhood. You don’t know what temptations came with their birth, you don’t know the condition of their parents. Put away all judgment. Judgment belongs to the Son of God; He is the One who is to judge the world. “For both he that sanctifieth and them that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Verse 11.] Let us every day try to work in such a way that Christ will not be ashamed to call us brethren. He is our Elder Brother, “Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” [Verse 12.]

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 9

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” [Verse 14.] Here is the work that He was to carry out, and this is the very work we are to carry out in our life; it is to show the power of the grace of God that is to be with us. Then we can rejoice with Him. “And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” [Verse 15.] When we look at Christ we are free; the fear of death is gone.

16LtMs, Ms 174, 1901, par. 10

“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Verses 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Lt 307, 1903

18LtMs, Lt 307, 1903, par. 1

I am much troubled in regard to your case because I know that from the light given of the Lord you have not, neither are you now, making straight paths for your feet. Read Hebrews chapters 1-4. “For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; but Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: when your fathers tempted and proved me, and saw my works forty years. Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, they do always err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. So I sware in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest.)

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Ms 97, 1906

21LtMs, Ms 97, 1906, par. 49

He “hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever.” [Verse 6.] In the book of Hebrews in studying the priesthood, we find that the priests were those who presented to the Father their own case, and also the cases of others. They were to work diligently for the salvation of souls. But there are some today, even among those who are preaching the gospel, who need a new conversion. And unless they are converted, they will dishonor their Redeemer.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 149, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 149, 1907, par. 14

A wealth of moral influence has been brought to us as a people in the last half century. Through His Holy Spirit the voice of God has come to us continually in warning and instruction, to confirm the faith of the believers in the Spirit of prophecy. Repeatedly the word has come, “Write the things which I have given you, to confirm the faith of My people in the position they have taken.” Time and trial have not made void the instruction given, but through years of suffering and self-sacrifice have established the truth of the testimony given. The instruction that was given in the early days of the message is to be held as safe instruction to follow in these its closing days. Those who are indifferent to this light and instruction must not expect to escape the snares which we have been plainly told will cause the rejectors of light to stumble and fall and be snared and be taken. If we study carefully the second chapter of Hebrews, we shall learn how important it is that we hold steadfastly to every principle of truth that has been given.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Ms 112, 1909

Lodi, California

November 8, 1909

Previously unpublished.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 1

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to His own will? For unto the angels hath He not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that Thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of Thy hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” Hebrews 2:1-10.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 2

I wanted to bring this point before you. We are inclined to think, if we see one suffering, that there is something he has done that he needs to repent of. It may be there is, but it may be nothing more than you have done. But what we want to bring before you is the thought that there is to appear in the lives of every one a simplicity and a true godliness, wherever we are, and in whatever work we are engaged in doing. If we will consider this, and if we will press close to the bleeding side of Jesus Christ, and be willing to be partakers with Christ in His sufferings, we shall be conformed to the image of Christ. And that is what we want.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 3

Things will come up, in the perfecting of the church in this world as it is, that every one of us will have to act our part. And what I am urging is for all of us to be sanctified.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 4

“For both He that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Verse 11. We show ourselves to be one with Christ, partakers with Christ of His sufferings. “For which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” These words I want to bring before you.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 5

“Saying, I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee.” Verse 12. We have got to be living, acting Christians; and if we are, we shall surely have burdens laid on us if we are partakers with Christ’s sufferings; we shall have burdens laid on us for other souls. We are not to feel that if we believe in Christ and if we try to follow Him, then our work is ended. It is just begun, and we are to follow on to know the Lord, that we may know His going forth is prepared as the morning. Now that is the work in which we all can act a part. Be sure and take advantage of every opportunity that you have to represent Christ. Keep in view that we are following on to know the Lord, that His going forth is prepared as the morning. We do not get it all at once, but we can understand our work from day to day, to perfect a Christian character right in our home, and especially in the church.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 6

The church needs the help of all these diversity of operations of the Spirit of God upon the human mind. We are not all led alike. One will see importance in some things, others will see importance in other things, but they are just as important as the ones that the other sees. Coming together, and bringing our testimonies one after another, they are not a facsimile, they are not all just alike, but one has some word to say, and another has some word to say, and every one of us is fitting up to fill our place in the Lord’s great work. “Ye are laborers.” In your own strength? “Together with God.” [1 Corinthians 3:9.] You are perfecting a character in and through Jesus Christ, and it is here that we shall realize the benefits of our Saviour.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 7

But if we feel that we are competent to do everything that shall arise, we may not seek the Lord, and we may not reveal the image of Christ in us in our world, and the Lord wants us to follow on after Him and represent Him in character. Now that is our work. Do it in simplicity, do it in meekness, and we will represent Christ and not extol ourselves, that we are on the highest round of the ladder, when we have got every single step to climb. Now we want to be climbing step by step the ladder of progress and follow on heavenward. That ladder leads through the life of Christ, who has prepared for us a heaven, and we want it. And we want to know that it is our privilege to have it, and we want to go upon that ladder. It may be painful climbing, but we want to go up that ladder, praising God at every step; and although it may be trying to us to climb, we must climb heavenward.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 8

We are viewing things of eternal interest today. It is that we follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, and we want to do that.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 9

“And again, I will put my trust in Him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.” [Hebrews 2] Verse 13. That is just what we are trying to do. Because your children are put out to school, it does not relax your responsibility. You are to know whether they are improving, and following on in the right way, and that the religious interests are kept alive in their hearts. The mother’s responsibility is not gone because she sends her children to school. It is doubled, because they are separated from her, and the lesson that the mother gives must come to the children to stand in a position in the school where they can be a blessing to others. Every one can be a blessing to those around him.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 10

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same.” (Verse 14), first part. Yes, just as a child, Christ came into our world to represent a perfection of character acted, and we must represent a character acted.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 11

“That through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted.” Verses 14-18.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 12

Now, my brethren and sisters, let every one of us for Christ’s sake bring ourselves in right relation to all the efforts that are being made to perfect the character of our children. The parents must not throw off that burden and think that is all done. They have examination. They are to find out whether their children are progressing in spiritual views and ideas, or whether they are losing what they have by being associated with so many children. The parents are not to lose their hold on the children; they are to try to work in perfect harmony with all the elevating, all the refining, and all the reproving that are possible, to perfect the character of their children. Now if it was not to perfect the character of your children, you would not feel like sending them right away from you, but you want to see your children, you want to pray with your children, you want to talk with your children. You want in every way to second every good work that is put forth in their behalf, and the parents and the children work in perfect harmony.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 13

Now this is the work that rests upon us, and I have not much more to say, because I know the time is precious, and I do not mean to take more of it than is essential; but I do want to take up these points that others perhaps will not bring in.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 14

Mothers, your work does not lessen in sending your children to the school, unless you know they are working in harmony with the lessons that you have given them to prepare for the future, eternal life.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 15

The Lord is coming soon. We know it, and we know that the end of all things is at hand; and we want to work right in wherever we can to perfect a Christian character ourselves, as a pattern, and then we want to help others, that they may come in perfect harmony with the truth, and with light and obedience. Because they come to the school does not lessen their obedience to the father and the mother. Only teach them to walk according to the instruction that shall be given them by those who understand what it means to overcome by the blood of the Lamb.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 16

Now I felt afraid that the parents might lose the advantage that they can have right in harmony with their children. Some of them may be far away from home, but notwithstanding that your responsibility keeps up, you must keep it alive and address them letters, and tell them how to obey and how to be a pattern and not to follow anything that may come up, to have a real time of cheerfulness in spirit, and that they are to reveal an education that shall fit them for the service of God. Keep that before them; and if you do keep that before them, you will help the teachers. We are all fitting up to face tremendous realities, and we want to understand it, and not to go to sleep over it.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 17

We want now to pray as we never have prayed before, and we want to work intelligently, in the name of Jesus Christ, ourselves to be overcomers; and if we do that, the blessing that will rest upon us will be great.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 18

Christ worked out perfection in our behalf, in behalf of humanity; and we want to bring that point right to the children and tell them what they are doing. Every one of them is to honor their Redeemer, not to think it is all hilarity and glee when they are done with their studies, because that is not the way to do. We want to prepare them for the temptations that will certainly come.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 19

“Like unto His brethren.” That is, subject to temptations as they were subject to temptations. “That He might be a merciful and faithful high priest.” [Verse 17.] Now you just consider the Son of the living God. In our behalf He has done this.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 20

Now let us consider these points, every one of us. We need a great deal more humility and a great deal more spirituality than we manifest, unless we shall fall behind when the time of test comes, as it will come to every one. We are not ready to meet it, we are not prepared for it, we have not thought of it. But I want you to think of these things, that Christ went over the ground that we go over, that He was tempted in all points like as we are. You bear this in mind. He overcame in His humanity, through His divine nature, and how do we overcome? Why, He gave His life that we might become partakers of the divine nature.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 21

I want you to consider that your children are walking over that ground, and you are walking over that ground, and we have an experience to gain that we do not have. We must take these things earnestly to heart, if we are fitting up for the kingdom of heaven. If we are to be partakers of the divine nature, represent it. Represent it in all your movements, and the blessing of God will surely be upon you, and angels of God will be right by you to make the representation, if you walk carefully in the footsteps of the self-denying Saviour, if you are willing to act a part that the truth shall be presented before the people.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 22

We are not doing one-hundredth part of what we ought to be doing. Here is the world perishing without the truth, and Christ came as a man that He might approach man as a man connected with God, that He might teach us how to become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 23

Now we are not half awake, we are not half alive, and may God help us that we may come right up to the point, and that we may have a living religion, and a growing interest continually, for we are told that in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh, and we want to be ready. We want to say, Glory to God, glory to God. This is what we have labored for. He has come! He has come, and we will glorify Him. Now let us glorify Him here. We will learn the glorification that we must get here. We must press the battle to the gates and overcome by the blood of the Lamb.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 24

Your responsibilities will not be less because there are teachers here to come in and teach your children. You are to keep that in view and to do your work intelligently as a mother. You can’t do as if they were right with you, but you can keep your influence in touch with them, and encourage them, and seek in every way to have them honor and glorify God.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 25

There is a future. Overcome by the blood, and when Jesus comes, you can say, “Lo, this is our God, we have waited for Him and He will save us.” [Isaiah 25:9.] If you can do that, you have gained everything. Let your heart melt before God. Let the light of heaven come into your heart. Let it be revealed in your words and your acts. The light that has been given me is that we do not realize one-twentieth part, and some hardly one-hundredth part, of the blessings that we might obtain through a living, religious experience; and then we are to impart it to those around us.

24LtMs, Ms 112, 1909, par. 26

And now I will say, The Lord will certainly, certainly help us. Let us work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. And let us work that we shall not lose the heavenly reward. We must have it, and I want to inspire you with the thought that you can have it. All heaven is interested in the battle that you are carrying on, and you may be overcomers through the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony. Amen and amen.

Sermons and Talks, vol. 2

Manuscript 20, 1902

2SAT 190.1

[Hebrews 2:1-4, quoted.] “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man” [verse 9]. Thank God for the words, “every man.”

2SAT 192.3

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy Him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage” [Hebrews 2:14, 15].

2SAT 192.6

“Verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted” [verses 16-18].—Ms 20, 1902 (MR 900.43).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 33, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 33, 1898, par. 29

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 20, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 2

“We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” [Hebrews 2:1-4, 9.] Thank God for the words, “every man.”

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 3

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.” [Verse 10.] Clothing His divinity with humanity, Christ came to this world to stand at the head of the human race. He came to bear the trials that we must bear, to overcome the temptations that we must overcome. He came to show that by the power received from on high, man can live an unsullied life. He was tempted as we are tempted, but not once did He yield.

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 4

“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Verse 11.] Leaving His high command, He came to this earth to be our Elder Brother.

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 17

Our Saviour was the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory. But He laid aside His royal and kingly crown, and clothed His divinity with humanity, that He might know for Himself the sufferings and temptations of human beings. He came to be their surety, to overcome in their behalf, to live for them a sinless life, that through His power they might obtain the victory over sin. He came saying, “I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee.” He placed Himself on a level with human beings, saying, “I will stand at the head of the race, that through My humiliation they may be accepted as members of the royal family. I will declare the name of God to My brethren. ‘I will put My trust in Him’—just as I desire My disciples to do.” [Hebrews 2:12, 13.]

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 18

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” [Verses 14, 15.]

17LtMs, Ms 20, 1902, par. 21

“Verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Verses 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 11, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 11, 1904, par. 12

19LtMs, Lt 11, 1904, par. 13

These words, spoken by the apostle Paul, come sounding down along the [ages] to our time. They lose none of their significance with the lapse of time, but increase in importance and power. They are to be received and obeyed by those who believe that we are living in the last days of this earth’s history. It becomes us, now, just now, to obtain a deep and living experience in the things of God. Read the second chapter of Hebrews to the people. Notice carefully the closing verses:

19LtMs, Lt 11, 1904, par. 14

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Therefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Verses 14-18.]

Hebrews 2:2-3

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 46, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 46, 1902, par. 26

Every one of us needs to do his best. We shall gain an experience of much value, if we take heed to the instruction of God’s Word, lest at any time we should let it slip from the memory. We should carefully treasure the instruction given by Christ in the Word, from the beginning of the Old Testament to the close of the New Testament. Let us heed His instruction: “For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him?” “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.” [Hebrews 2:2, 3; 3:1, 2.]

Hebrews 2:2-10

The Upward Look

Perfect Footprints, November 14

UL 332.3

“For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him?” (Hebrews 2:2, 3). Here is presented to us the importance of our speaking. God wants us to communicate. Have the treasure house of the heart full, full of the precious words of the Scriptures. Hand it right out; it is the precious message of God to them....

UL 332.6

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings” (Hebrews 2:10). He had to understand all about the weakness of man, the strength of Satan’s temptations. He took humanity right upon Himself, and bore all the temptations of the devil, and He knows what every man has to endure. Consider Christ’s pity for man. He knows just how they were born. He knows just how they were surrounded in childhood. You don’t know what temptations came with their birth. You don’t know the conditions of their parents. Put away all judgment. Judgment belongs to the Son of God. He is the One who is to judge the world.—Manuscript 174, November 14, 1901, “Morning Lesson From Hebrews Two.”

Hebrews 2:3

In Heavenly Places

The Peril of Neglect, January 31

HP 37.1

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him? Hebrews 2:3.

Maranatha

A Deep and Living Experience, March 30

Mar 97.1

How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3, R.S.V.

Our Father Cares

“Despised and Rejected,” May 5

OFC 137.3

In His humanity Christ was tried with as much greater temptation, with as much more persevering energy than man is tried by the evil one, as His nature was greater than man’s. This is a deep mysterious truth, that Christ is bound to humanity by the most sensitive sympathies. The evil works, the evil thoughts, the evil words of every son and daughter of Adam press upon His divine soul. The sins of men called for retribution upon Himself, for He had become man’s substitute, and took upon Him the sins of the world. He bore the sins of every sinner, for all transgressions were imputed unto Him.... “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3).5That I May Know Him, 66.

Our Father Cares

Provision for Every Emergency, May 8

OFC 140.1

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Hebrews 2:3.

Our High Calling

Efficacy of Christ’s Blood, February 10

OHC 47.3

Christ Himself was the originator of the Jewish system of worship, in which, by types and symbols, were shadowed forth spiritual and heavenly things.... Today we are living when type has met antitype in the offering of Christ for the sins of the world; we are living in the day of increased light, and yet how few are benefited with the grand and all-important truth that Christ has made an ample sacrifice for all! What justice required, Christ had rendered in the offering of Himself, and “how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?” Hebrews 2:3. Those who reject the gift of life will be without excuse.20The Signs of the Times, January 2, 1893.

That I May Know Him

“Despised and Rejected,” March 1

TMK 66.3

That I May Know Him

Provision for Every Emergency, March 31

TMK 96.1

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Hebrews 2:3.

That I May Know Him

The Peril of Neglect, July 17

TMK 204.4

The Lord enjoins upon children and youth to search for truth as for hidden treasure, and to be attracted and fascinated by that which unites the human with the divine.... Well may the apostle ask, “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3)....

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Divine Remedy, June 28

JNN 191.2

When people are not under the control of the Word and the Spirit of God, they are captives of Satan, and we know not to what lengths he may lead them in sin. The patriarch Jacob beheld those who take pleasure in wickedness. He saw what would be the result of association with them, and in the Spirit he exclaimed, “O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united” (Genesis 49:6). He lifts up the danger signal, to warn every soul against such associations. The apostle Paul echoes the warning: “Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness” (Ephesians 5:11). “Be not deceived: Evil company doth corrupt good manners” (1 Corinthians 15:33, R. V.).

Hebrews 2:4

God’s Amazing Grace

A Miracle, August 1

AG 221.1

God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost. Hebrews 2:4.

Hebrews 2:6

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 124, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 124, 1903, par. 27

The question for us to study is, “What is truth” [John 18:38]—the truth for this time, which is to be cherished, loved, honored, and obeyed? The devotees of science have been defeated and disheartened in their effort to find out God. What they need to inquire is, What is truth? How many of those who profess to minister at the altar of God have asked this question? How many of those who search the heavens have inquired, as they have beheld the wondrous works of God, “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that Thou visitest him?” [Hebrews 2:6.]

Hebrews 2:6-9

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 416, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 416, 1907, par. 7

It is because man cannot be a perfect criterion, that he should not climb up to make himself supreme. He cannot safely ask his fellow men to make him their pattern in words and actions. “Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands,” was written of our first parents. [Psalm 8:6.] Man was made to have dominion in the earth; but he lost that dominion through sin. That which was lost by the first Adam will be restored by the second, as Paul testifies: “What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that Thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; and crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of Thy hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” [Hebrews 2:6-9.]

Hebrews 2:6-12

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Lt 293, 1905

20LtMs, Lt 293, 1905, par. 32

Hebrews 2:7

Education

Chapter 2—The Eden School

Ed 20.2

Created to be “the image and glory of God” (1 Corinthians 11:7), Adam and Eve had received endowments not unworthy of their high destiny. Graceful and symmetrical in form, regular and beautiful in feature, their countenances glowing with the tint of health and the light of joy and hope, they bore in outward resemblance the likeness of their Maker. Nor was this likeness manifest in the physical nature only. Every faculty of mind and soul reflected the Creator’s glory. Endowed with high mental and spiritual gifts, Adam and Eve were made but “little lower than the angels” (Hebrews 2:7), that they might not only discern the wonders of the visible universe, but comprehend moral responsibilities and obligations.

Hebrews 2:7-12

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 86a, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 86a, 1893, par. 46

“For it became him, for whom were all things, and by whom were all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” [Hebrews 2:7-12.]

Hebrews 2:7-18

Manuscript Releases, vol. 16 [Nos. 1186-1235]

MR No. 1213—Each Follower of Christ is Called to Work; All are to Copy Christ, the Pattern; Harmony to Prevail

[Hebrews 2:7-11, 17, 18; 4:14-16, quoted.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 130, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 130, 1901, par. 13

“Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons [and daughters] unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren. ... Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:7-11, 17, 18.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 324, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 324, 1907, par. 12

It is not the position you may hold in the work that determines your efficiency. A high position will not change the character or increase the moral worth. It is written, “Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of Thine hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that He put all things in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified, are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee.” [Hebrews 2:7-12.]

22LtMs, Lt 324, 1907, par. 14

I am bidden to say to every professing child of God, Go not to human agencies to learn your duty. Take your case to the One who has tasted death for every man. “In all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:17, 18.]

Hebrews 2:8

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 57, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 57, 1903, par. 7

The terrible condition of the world today would indicate that apparently the death of Christ has been almost in vain; that Satan has triumphed. The great majority of the earth’s inhabitants belong to Satan’s kingdom. The satanic agencies are not yet subdued. Christ has not yet set up His kingdom. “We see not yet all things put under Him.” [Hebrews 2:8.]

Hebrews 2:9

Reflecting Christ

Christ Sacrificed Himself for Us, January 3

RC 17.1

We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Hebrews 2:9.

The Faith I Live By

Our Angel Friends and Guardians, March 14

FLB 79.3

The angels ... offered to become a sacrifice for man. But an angel’s life could not pay the debt; only He who created man had power to redeem him. Yet the angels were to have a part to act in the plan of redemption. Christ was to be made “a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death.” Hebrews 2:9. As He should take human nature upon Him, His strength would not be equal to theirs, and they were to minister to Him, to strengthen and soothe Him under His sufferings. They were also to be ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who should be heirs of salvation. They would guard the subjects of grace from the power of evil angels, and from the darkness constantly thrown around them by Satan.51Patriarchs and Prophets, 64, 65.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 158, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 158, 1902, par. 20

“We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” [Hebrews 2:9.] In our behalf He suffered and died. What are we doing to help our fellow men? Christ has made us representatives of Him. What does He see as He looks at our works? Does He see that which honors Him? He has given us power to become the sons of God.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Author of Our Salvation, September 6

JNN 264.1

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.—Hebrews 2:9

Hebrews 2:9-13

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 185, 1901

16LtMs, Lt 185, 1901, par. 6

Now, my brother, there is a great work to be done in New York City. You, as a leader in that work, must not magnify the man, but the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep self out of sight; hide in Christ Jesus. My brother, you need a deep work of grace in your heart, that you may impart to others. You have children, and on their account you need to be strictly guarded, that your example may not differ so widely from that of the Lord Jesus. Who was He?—the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory. And yet “we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste deat for every man. For it became it, for whom ar all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.” Hebrews 2:9-13.

Hebrews 2:9-18

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 91, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 91, 1902, par. 3

“We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, should taste death for every man. For it became Him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.” [Hebrews 2:9, 10.]

17LtMs, Ms 91, 1902, par. 4

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same, that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of His people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Verses 14-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Ms 74, 1895

10LtMs, Ms 74, 1895, par. 5

Jesus did not come to our world as an angel. He clothed his divinity with humanity. Satan was having things as he pleased. He made men believe that all this sin was in consequence of the bad government of God. Jesus came to reveal the Father as he is. “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children which God hath given me.” “For verily he took not on him the nature of angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:9-13, 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 108, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 108, 1903, par. 28

“We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became Him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee. And again, I will put My trust in Him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given Me. Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:9-18.]

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 4—The Plan of Redemption

PP 64.2

The plan by which alone man’s salvation could be secured, involved all heaven in its infinite sacrifice. The angels could not rejoice as Christ opened before them the plan of redemption, for they saw that man’s salvation must cost their loved Commander unutterable woe. In grief and wonder they listened to His words as He told them how He must descend from heaven’s purity and peace, its joy and glory and immortal life, and come in contact with the degradation of earth, to endure its sorrow, shame, and death. He was to stand between the sinner and the penalty of sin; yet few would receive Him as the Son of God. He would leave His high position as the Majesty of heaven, appear upon earth and humble Himself as a man, and by His own experience become acquainted with the sorrows and temptations which man would have to endure. All this would be necessary in order that He might be able to succor them that should be tempted. Hebrews 2:18. When His mission as a teacher should be ended, He must be delivered into the hands of wicked men and be subjected to every insult and torture that Satan could inspire them to inflict. He must die the cruelest of deaths, lifted up between the heavens and the earth as a guilty sinner. He must pass long hours of agony so terrible that angels could not look upon it, but would veil their faces from the sight. He must endure anguish of soul, the hiding of His Father’s face, while the guilt of transgression—the weight of the sins of the whole world—should be upon Him.

PP 64.3

The angels prostrated themselves at the feet of their Commander and offered to become a sacrifice for man. But an angel’s life could not pay the debt; only He who created man had power to redeem him. Yet the angels were to have a part to act in the plan of redemption. Christ was to be made “a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death.” Hebrews 2:9. As He should take human nature upon Him, His strength would not be equal to theirs, and they were to minister to Him, to strengthen and soothe Him under His sufferings. They were also to be ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who should be heirs of salvation. Hebrews 1:14. They would guard the subjects of grace from the power of evil angels and from the darkness constantly thrown around them by Satan.

From Eternity Past

Chapter 4—The Plan of Redemption Is Unveiled

EP 32.1

The angels could not rejoice as Christ opened before them the plan of redemption. In grief and wonder they listened as He told them how He must come in contact with the degradation of earth, to endure sorrow, shame, and death. He would humble Himself as a man and become acquainted with the sorrows and temptations which man would have to endure in order that He might be able to succor them that should be tempted. Hebrews 2:18. When His mission as a teacher should be ended, He must be subjected to every insult and torture that Satan could inspire. He must die the cruelest of deaths as a guilty sinner. He must endure anguish of soul, the hiding of His Father’s face, while the sins of the whole world should be upon Him.

EP 32.2

The angels offered to become a sacrifice for man. But only He who created man had power to redeem him. Christ was to be made “a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death.” Hebrews 2:9. As He should take human nature upon Him, His strength would not be equal to theirs, and they were to strengthen Him under His sufferings. They were also to guard the subjects of grace from the power of evil angels.

Hebrews 2:10

Christ Triumphant

Christ Is Knocking at Your Heart’s Door; Let Him In, December 28

CTr 369.1

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, ... to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Hebrews 2:10.

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

“If thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee.”—Matthew 5:30, R. V.

MB 62.3

Not until he fell crippled and helpless upon the breast of the covenant angel did Jacob know the victory of conquering faith and receive the title of a prince with God. It was when he “halted upon his thigh” (Genesis 32:31) that the armed bands of Esau were stilled before him, and the Pharaoh, proud heir of a kingly line, stooped to crave his blessing. So the Captain of our salvation was made “perfect through sufferings” (Hebrews 2:10), and the children of faith “out of weakness were made strong,” and “turned to flight the armies of the aliens” (Hebrews 11:34). So do “the lame take the prey” (Isaiah 33:23), and the weak become “as David,” and “the house of David ... as the angel of the Lord” (Zechariah 12:8).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Lt 81, 1894

9LtMs, Lt 81, 1894, par. 2

Let us learn from our Saviour that He received power from God to endure patiently anything which appeared unjust. For our sake Christ made Himself of no reputation. And He was the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory. We read that He was made perfect through suffering. [Hebrews 2:10.] This will be our experience if we are continually looking unto Jesus, who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. We receive strength from God as Jesus did. And we must not allow ourselves to be discouraged because things trying and irritating to human nature press in upon us. We must be careful not to be restive and impatient to be delivered from perplexities and unjust suspicions. We are bidden to “study to show thyself approved unto”—men? No, for their judgment may be wrong, controlled by their natural feelings. “Show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.” [2 Timothy 2:15.] Seek to glorify God in all these temptations.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 98a, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 98a, 1897, par. 24

Christ has given us no assurance that to attain perfection of character is an easy matter. It is a conflict, a battle, a march, day after day. All who reach the standard must learn the lesson that it is through much tribulation that we enter the kingdom of heaven. If we sit with Christ on His throne, we must be partakers with Him of His suffering. Individually we will experience that which was spoken of Christ, “It became him ... in bringing many souls unto glory to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.” [Hebrews 2:10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Ms 85, 1906

August 22, 1906 [typed]

Part of formerly Undated Ms 150. This manuscript is published in entirety in SpTB #9 8-14. +NoteOne or more typed copies of this document contain additional Ellen White handwritten interlineations which may be viewed at the main office of the Ellen G. White Estate.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 1

I have a message to bear to our laborers in San Francisco and Oakland, and in Mountain View.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 2

God has a solemn work to be done in San Francisco. Much more needs to be done there than has yet been done, in proclaiming the warning message of Revelation fourteen to the people of that city.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 3

It has been presented before me that the work in Oakland and in Mountain View needs to be carried forward in the Lord’s own way, with much more self-denial and self-sacrifice than has been manifested in the past.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 4

I am instructed to say to the laborers in San Francisco and Oakland, and also in Mountain View: Let every worker remember that he is under most solemn obligation to labor in accordance with the Lord’s plan. Let our brethren and sisters engaged in the Lord’s work realize their great accountability to God at this time, in view of the special calamities that have come to San Francisco and to the office in Mountain View. Let them consider, and take heed. Let every one engaged in the work examine his individual standing before God.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 5

My brother, my sister, have you been entrusted with certain duties and responsibilities? Give yourself unreservedly to God, and realize your individual responsibility. There is a Watcher who is pleased or displeased with the manner in which your work is done. The Lord calls for those who will carry their load of responsibility with fear and trembling, looking to Him for wisdom, and praying for counsel and continual grace, that no mistakes shall be made.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 6

Those who are engaged in the Lord’s service are to make Jesus their pattern. Diligently they are to study His life and His words, and bring into their life practice the principles that actuated Him in His service while upon this earth.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 7

When Jesus came into our world, the Jewish nation were not ready to receive Him. “The world knew Him not.” “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.” [John 1:10, 11.] They had lost sight of the character that He would reveal, and the manner of His coming, although these were plainly delineated in the Word. As a nation, they had become estranged from the pure spirituality attained through obedience to God’s law. And so when the Lord Jesus came to the world, His chosen people did not recognize their Deliverer; and they continued to teach for doctrines the commandments of men.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 8

At the age of twelve, Jesus accompanied Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem to attend the Passover. Here, for the first time during His child life, He looked upon the temple. He saw the white-robed priests performing their solemn ministry and witnessed the impressive rites of the paschal service. Day by day He saw their meaning more clearly. Every act seemed to be bound up with His own life. New impulses were awakening within Him. Silent and absorbed, He seemed to be studying out a great problem. The mystery of His mission was opening to the Saviour. The work that He was to accomplish for the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the appointed heirs of the promises of the covenant, began to dawn upon His mind.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 9

When the services of the Passover were ended, Jesus lingered in the temple courts; and when the worshipers departed from Jerusalem, He was left behind. It was then that He found the learned rabbis and plied them with questions regarding the coming of the Messiah. He presented Himself before them in the attitude of a humble learner, and yet the doctors of the law were astonished at His questions. They could not always answer Him. In reality He revealed perfection of character; and although He had not been taught by the rabbis, He was more learned than they.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 10

The mother of Jesus, after a long search, found Him in the school of the rabbis. When He was alone with His parents, the mother said, in words that implied a rebuke, “Son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us? Behold, Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing.” [Luke 2:48.]

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 11

“How is it that ye sought Me?” answered Jesus. “Wist ye not that I must be about My Father’s business?” [Verse 49.] And as they understood not His words, He pointed upward. In the answer to His mother, Jesus showed for the first time that He understood His relation to God.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 12

Through childhood, youth, and manhood, Jesus walked alone. He carried the awful weight of responsibility for the salvation of men. None could appreciate the burden of His soul. Filled with intense purpose, He carried out the design of His life, that he Himself should be the light of men.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 13

In the light of this infinite sacrifice in our behalf, how can we do otherwise than yield all to the Saviour, that we may be led and taught of Him?

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 14

To those who are laboring in the various branches of the Lord’s work, I would say: Let every one carry with him a sense of the sacredness of God’s work. Let no one be satisfied with a shallow development of spiritual knowledge in the religious life. Let every soul seek for a reconversion. God calls upon men and women, beginners in the work and also those of long experience, to labor interestedly in an effort to do better and still better work, under the supervision of the divine Teacher.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 15

Unless there is a decided change spiritually in the lives of many of the workers, they will never have a true sense of the sacredness of God’s cause. More and more it must be understood that our work is to be done under divine direction. Into the lives of the workers there must be brought frequent periods of reflection, study, and prayer. This is positively essential. Let the first and the last thought of the day be, Have I honored God today? A radical reform is called for. Now is your time for developing deep spirituality. Partake of the clear, pure truth of the Word of God, which is as a deep well-spring from which every one may drink freely. The thoughts awakened by a reception of the Word sanctify the soul in perfect obedience to the law of the Lord.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 16

To every laborer I would say: Let light shine forth in your home church. In the congregation assembled for worship, discharge every duty faithfully. And in all your official duties, let unselfish integrity characterize every act. All tithes, all moneys entrusted for any special purpose should promptly be placed where they belong. Let every penny that is received be entered carefully upon the books for the purpose specified. Money coming in for the cause of God should not be appropriated by any one in an official position, to be used in meeting a special emergency, with the thought that it can be replaced later on. This kind of unfaithful work the Lord forbids. It is a temptation coming from one who worketh evil. The enemy of our souls is constantly seeking to exercise a power that leads astray and that, if unchecked, will prove the ruin of many.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 17

The Lord, He is God. All His commandments are to be strictly obeyed. There will be no vindication of any soul who continues in transgression and sin. The truth practiced in the life, in words, in actions is the test whereby every man is to be judged.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 18

To the workers in Mountain View, I am bidden to say: Let every one stand clear from the impenitence that brought destruction upon San Francisco. Be faithful in ridding your individual self of all the sins that marked the inhabitants of that doomed city. You need not try to forget that the judgments of God will soon fall upon all that are ungodly. None will then have the opportunity that you now have of gaining a preparation for the future, immortal life. Who is now ready to have his lifework close suddenly?

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 19

Grave responsibilities rest upon the leaders and upon the departmental superintendents. I am instructed to warn you, my brethren, that your faithfulness or unfaithfulness will have a strong influence either in advancing or in hindering the work of God.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 20

The terms of the law are plainly specified. If you love God with your whole heart and soul and strength and mind, and your neighbor as yourself, you are making sure of life eternal; for Christ has said of those who keep His commandments, “Ye shall live.” [Luke 10:27, 28.] Will you do the very work you must do in order to be saved? If you are careful, prompt, and conscientious in your home life; if in your prayers you claim the Lord’s promises and expect an answer; if you discharge your duties faithfully, you will not be left to stumble on in darkness. The Lord of heaven will be present with you; by His Holy Spirit He will guide you. Every one who is to receive the overcomer’s reward must first overcome every sin; and not until he overcomes through divine grace can he entertain hope of entering the heaven of eternal bliss.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 21

Every Christian, as a wise steward, is to preserve Christlikeness of character by sanctified obedience to all the words of Holy Writ, which are spirit and life to the receiver. He is to partake of the flesh and drink of the blood of the Son of God.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 22

In Christian experience, the Lord permits trials of various kinds to call men and women to a higher order of living and to a more sanctified service. Without these trials there would be a continual falling away from the likeness of Christ, and men would become imbued with a spirit of scientific, fanciful, human philosophy, which would lead them to unite with Satan’s followers.

21LtMs, Ms 85, 1906, par. 23

In the providence of God, every good and great enterprise is subjected to trials, to test the purity and the strength of the principles of those who are standing in positions of responsibility, and to mold and substantiate the individual human character after God’s model. This is the highest order of education. Perfection of character is attained through exercise of the faculties of the mind, in times of supreme test, by obedience to every requirement of God’s law. Men in positions of trust are to be instrumentalities in the hands of God for promoting His glory; and in performing their duties with the utmost faithfulness, they may attain perfection of character. In the lives of those who are true to right principles, there will be a continual growth in knowledge. They will have the privilege of being acknowledged as co-laborers with the great Master Worker in behalf of the human family and will act a glorious part in carrying out the purposes of God. Thus, by precept and example, as laborers together with God, they will glorify their Creator.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 10 [Nos. 771-850]

MR No. 811—Ellen White’s Confidence in Her Calling

10MR 167.2

Christ has given us no assurance that to attain perfection of character is an easy matter. It is a conflict, a battle, a march, day after day. All who reach the standard must learn the lesson that it is through much tribulation that we enter the kingdom of heaven. If we sit with Christ on His throne, we must be partakers with Him of His suffering. “It became Him ... in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of our salvation perfect through suffering” (Hebrews 2:10). “Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered” (Hebrews 5:8). Shall we then be timid and cowardly because of the trials we meet as we advance? Shall we not meet them without repining and complaints? ...

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Saviour of the World, June 6

JNN 169.2

Who can comprehend the love here displayed! The angelic host beheld with wonder and with grief Him who had been the Majesty of heaven, and who had worn the crown of glory, now wearing the crown of thorns, a bleeding victim to the rage of an infuriated mob, fired to insane madness by the wrath of Satan. Behold the Patient Sufferer! Upon His head is the thorny crown. His lifeblood flows from every lacerated vein. All this in consequence of sin! Nothing could have induced Christ to leave His honor and majesty in heaven, and come to a sinful world, to be neglected, despised, and rejected by those He came to save, and finally to suffer upon the cross, but eternal, redeeming love, which will ever remain a mystery.

That I May Know Him

The Price of Perfection, October 8

TMK 287.1

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Hebrews 2:10.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Publisher’s Preface

GC88 a.7

To the consideration of these great themes the following pages aredevoted; and we have the clearest assurance that the author possesses peculiar qualifications for such a work. From her childhood she has been noted for her reverence and love for the Word of God, and her piety and devotion to His service. Unbounded faith in the promises of the Holy Scriptures has been both an inducement and a means to enable her to live near to the Saviour. The blessing of the Holy Spirit has been vouchsafed to her in large measure. And as one of the offices of this Spirit was declared to be to show unto the followers of Christ “things to come” (John 16:13), working through that prescribed channel which, as one of the endowments of the church, is described as the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 12:9, 10; 14:1), so we believe she has been empowered by a divine illumination to speak of some past events which have thus been brought to her attention, with greater minuteness than is set forth in any existing records, and to read the future with more than human foresight. Those who know what it is to hold communion with our Heavenly Father, will, we think, as they read these pages, feel constrained to believe that the writer has drawn from the heavenly fountain, and received help from that throne of grace where Christ sitteth as our merciful High Priest, and whence He is ever ready to send forth assistance to the many sons whom He is bringing unto glory. Hebrews 2:10.

Hebrews 2:10-11

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Lt 28, 1888

5LtMs, Lt 28, 1888, par. 35

“For it became him (was expedient for Him) for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons into glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Hebrews 2:10, 11.] The humble self-denial of the life of Jesus must characterize the life of His followers. The only way to counteract the work of the enemy upon the hearts of men which leads them to praise and flatter and glorify themselves and others, is to lead a life of humility after the example of our Saviour.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 25a, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 25a, 1895, par. 3

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Hebrews 2:10, 11.] Now I tell you in the Lord, not to worry and fret, and not only believe, but let the peace of God rule in your heart, and be ye thankful. There are many suppositions that you have in regard to your brethren that you feel injured over that are not correct. You think your brethren are hurting you. They love you, my brother. They express to me that your words to the people are in the power of the Holy Spirit, and they reach the hearts of the people. If they have sent for you to come to America, it is because your experience, and the way you present the truth, is just the kind of labor the people need. Now do please, do not suspicion your brethren without cause—that is, that they do not have confidence in you. You do them a wrong in thinking thus, and injure your own soul, and make yourself weak.

Hebrews 2:10-12

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 129b, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 129b, 1901, par. 30

“It became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church I will sing praise unto thee.” [Hebrews 2:10-12.]

Hebrews 2:10-13

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 384, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 384, 1904, par. 11

Where are you going, John? Who is leading you? Where are your steps tending? God will hold your hand firmly if you will let Him. Chap. 2:10-13; 1 Corinthians 2:14-16.

Hebrews 2:10-17

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 129, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 129, 1901, par. 25

We have an ever-living Advocate who is making intercession for us. Then let us become advocates in principle in behalf of those who err. “And having an high priest over the house of God [here is His intercession in our behalf]; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering.” He is a “faithful high priest in things pertaining to God.” [Hebrews 10:21-23; 2:17.]

16LtMs, Ms 129, 1901, par. 27

There are many more who need a medical missionary hand held out to them than we suppose. There are many fainting souls to whom kind, compassionate, sympathizing words would be like a cup of cold water to a thirsting soul. Are you doing Christ service in succoring depressed and weary souls? “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.” [Verses 10-13.] There is Christ’s work and the work of His disciples completely mingled. He suffered, being tempted, therefore He always sympathizes with the tempted ones whom Satan is seeking to destroy. Christ was made like unto His brethren in all things for this very purpose. “Who can have compassion on the ignorant and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed about with infirmities.” [Hebrews 5:2.] He is therefore acquainted with all our perplexities.

Hebrews 2:10-18

The General Conference Bulletin

February 25, 1895

GCB February 25, 1895, Art. A, par. 5

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” Hebrews 2:10. “And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.” Hebrews 5:9. “Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:17, 18. “We have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 12, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 12, 1892, par. 5

Now, the Father’s work is to take man where he is, to accept the [merits] of the Substitute, the righteousness of the Surety and Mediator, and for His mercy to forgive the transgressor. How weak and earthly we are when we make such hard work of it to believe in Him who is righteousness and truth. We are weak, trembling, finite creatures; but in (Hebrews 2:10) we read, “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” Then trials and afflictions are not evidences of God’s displeasure. The wheat is to be sifted, the chaff blown away, all impurities of sin must be purged from every soul.

7LtMs, Lt 12, 1892, par. 9

It requires fortitude to trust in God. Our Captain was made perfect through sufferings. Shall finite man expect perfection of character without trial of every sort that Satan can invent? “For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” [Hebrews 2:11, 12.] Precious words to every son and daughter of God! How I prize these words, they are precious to me, more precious than fine gold. I meditate upon them. They guide me when I am overwhelmed with perplexities and lead [me] to fasten my hope upon the world’s Redeemer, and in Him will I be confident.

7LtMs, Lt 12, 1892, par. 10

Through faith, although I may be disappointed in the words and attitude of my brethren, there is no reason why I should withhold praises from God; for He has never disappointed me. There has nothing failed me of all the good things He hath promised me. Then is it proper for me to hide in the shadow? Is it appropriate for me to put my light under a bushel, or under a bed? No! Let it shine. Let every ray of it shine. Look to the Sun of Righteousness, and catch His bright beams. Shall I sing when under my bushel, or under my bed? No! “I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee.” [Verse 12.]

7LtMs, Lt 12, 1892, par. 11

And as you sing, there comes a strengthening of confidence; and you will say, I will put my trust in Him. “For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels, but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Verses 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 42, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 42, 1897, par. 29

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. ... For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be made a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:10, 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 4a, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 4a, 1902, par. 3

The Saviour is now pleading before the throne of God in our behalf—our compassionate, sympathetic, faithful High Priest. “It became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. ... In all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” “We have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” [Hebrews 2:10, 17, 18; 4:15.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Lt 6, 1903

18LtMs, Lt 6, 1903, par. 34

Oh, if Christ had not sacrificed Himself to redeem the fallen race, there would be for man no forgiveness with God, no acceptance, no peace, no hope, no heaven. Our Redeemer is now standing in the presence of His Father as a compassionate, sympathetic High Priest, pleading for the heritage He has purchased with His life-blood. “It became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. ... Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:10, 17, 18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Lt 4, 1903

18LtMs, Lt 4, 1903, par. 3

The Saviour is now pleading before the throne of God in our behalf—our compassionate, sympathetic, faithful high priest. “It became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. ... In all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” “We have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” [Hebrews 2:10, 17, 18; 4:15.]

Conflict and Courage

From Grave to Glory, April 15

CC 111.4

Moses was a type of Christ.... God saw fit to discipline Moses in the school of affliction and poverty before he could be prepared to lead the hosts of Israel to the earthly Canaan. The Israel of God, journeying to the heavenly Canaan, have a Captain who needed no human teaching to prepare Him for His mission as a divine leader; yet He was made perfect through sufferings; and “in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:10, 18). Our Redeemer manifested no human weakness or imperfection; yet He died to obtain for us an entrance into the Promised Land.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 10 [Nos. 771-850]

MR No. 813—Comfort and Assurance for the Afflicted

10MR 178.1

I would urge upon you, as a family, during the time when affliction is upon this beloved sister, that you all draw closer and closer in faith and confidence to Jesus. Talk cheerfully. Let not one jarring note be heard. Let no touch of sadness or gloom reveal itself on your countenances. Keep Jesus uplifted. Talk faith in Jesus and sing songs of faith. Offer up your supplications in faith. I point you to One who “suffered being tempted.” “Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:17, 18). Let us praise God for this with heart and soul and voice.

10MR 178.2

Be of good courage in order that you may sustain and strengthen poor suffering Lizzie. I would say to the mother of Lizzie, who is a partaker of her sufferings, Remember that Jesus is able to sustain you both, and to sustain all who are in any way participating in the care of the afflicted one. Let us read a few words in Hebrews 2:10: “For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.”

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 43—The Death of Moses

PP 480.1

Moses was a type of Christ. He himself had declared to Israel, “The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken.” Deuteronomy 18:15. God saw fit to discipline Moses in the school of affliction and poverty before he could be prepared to lead the hosts of Israel to the earthly Canaan. The Israel of God, journeying to the heavenly Canaan, have a Captain who needed no human teaching to prepare Him for His mission as a divine leader; yet He was made perfect through sufferings; and “in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:10, 18. Our Redeemer manifested no human weakness or imperfection; yet He died to obtain for us an entrance into the Promised Land.

Selected Messages Book 1

Chapter 38—The Temptation of Christ

1SM 268.3

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 78, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 78, 1893, par. 21

Jesus has invited you to come to Him with all your burdens. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, ... and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Then why unload your burden to human agents like yourself, who will only be in their turn oppressed and troubled? Why not respond to the invitation of Christ and come unto Him, the dear Saviour, as He has invited you? “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9, 10. “Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” “For it became him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Hebrews 2:17, 18, 10, 11. Isaiah 59:14-17.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Lt 35, 1894

9LtMs, Lt 35, 1894, par. 13

I would urge upon you as a family, during the time when affliction is upon this beloved sister, that you all draw closer and closer in faith and confidence to Jesus. Talk cheerfully. Let not one jarring note be heard. Let no touch of sadness or gloom reveal itself on your countenances. Keep Jesus uplifted. Talk faith in Jesus, and sing songs of faith. Offer up your supplications in faith. I point you to One who “suffered being tempted.” “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:17, 18.] Let us praise God for this with heart and soul and voice.

9LtMs, Lt 35, 1894, par. 14

Be of good courage in order that you may sustain and strengthen poor suffering Lizzie. I would say to the mother of Lizzie who is a partaker of her sufferings, Remember that Jesus is able to sustain you both, and to sustain all who are in any way participating in the care of the afflicted one. Let us read a few words in (Hebrews 2:10-11): “For it became him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.”

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Lt 80, 1894

9LtMs, Lt 80, 1894, par. 12

We shall all be tempted; but woe unto him who gives himself up to be Satan’s agent to tempt and discourage souls. My son, do nothing, either in thought or action, that is of a retaliatory nature. “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in every time of need.” [Hebrews 2:17, 18; 4:15, 16.]

9LtMs, Lt 80, 1894, par. 13

“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both he that sanctifieth, and they that are sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Hebrews 2:10, 11.] “Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.” [1 Peter 1:22.] “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.” [Romans 12:9, 10.] “Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned; from which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling.” [1 Timothy 1:5, 6.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 388, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 388, 1907, par. 3

“For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee. And again, I will put my trust in Him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given Me. Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted.” [Hebrews 2:10-18.]

Hebrews 2:11

Christ Triumphant

Enoch’s Experience Can Be Ours, February 5

CTr 42.1

For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Hebrews 2:11, NRSV.

The Great Controversy

Chapter 27—Modern Revivals

GC 477.3

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Hebrews 2:11. The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4. Truly spoke God’s servant Nehemiah: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10. And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 27—Modern Revivals

GC88 477.3

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” [Hebrews 2:11.] The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” [1 John 5:4.] Truly spake God’s servant Nehemiah, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” [Nehemiah 8:10.] And says Paul: “Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” [Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.]

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

“When ye pray, say, Our Father.”—Luke 11:2.

MB 103.3

Jesus teaches us to call His Father our Father. He is not ashamed to call us brethren. Hebrews 2:11. So ready, so eager, is the Saviour’s heart to welcome us as members of the family of God, that in the very first words we are to use in approaching God He places the assurance of our divine relationship, “Our Father.”

A New Life (Revival and Beyond)

No Longer Condemned

NL 19.2

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11). The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). Truly spoke God’s servant Nehemiah: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

From Heaven With Love

Treated As We Deserve

HLv 15.3

“Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder.” God has adopted human nature in the person of His Son, and has carried it to the highest heaven. The “Son of man” shall be called, “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. He who is “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,” is not ashamed to call us brethren. Hebrews 7:26; 2:11. Heaven is enshrined in humanity, and humanity is enfolded in the bosom of Infinite Love.

From Here to Forever

Biblical Sanctification

HF 294.2

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” The Christian’s life should be one of faith, victory, and joy in God. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Hebrews 2:11; Nehemiah 8:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

True Revival

No Longer Condemned

TR 27.3

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11). The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). Truly spoke God’s servant Nehemiah: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

The Great Hope (Condensed)

Direct Access to God

GrH_c 29.7

Homeward Bound

An Unbreakable Tie, February 2

HB 49.2

By His life and His death, Christ has achieved even more than recovery from the ruin wrought through sin. It was Satan’s purpose to bring about an eternal separation between God and mankind; but in Christ we become more closely united to God than if we had never fallen. In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the eternal ages He is linked with us. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son.” (John 3:16.) He gave Him not only to bear our sins, and to die as our sacrifice; He gave Him to the fallen race. To assure us of His immutable counsel of peace, God gave His only-begotten Son to become one of the human family, forever to retain His human nature. This is the pledge that God will fulfill His word. . . . God has adopted human nature in the person of His Son, and has carried the same into the highest heaven. It is the “Son of man” who shares the throne of the universe. . . . The I AM is the Daysman between God and humanity, laying His hand upon both. He who is “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,” is not ashamed to call us brethren. (Hebrews 7:26; 2:11.) In Christ the family of earth and the family of heaven are bound together. Christ glorified is our brother. Heaven is enshrined in humanity, and humanity is enfolded in the bosom of Infinite Love. . . .

Heaven

Chapter 8—Face-to-Face at Last

Hvn 72.2

God has adopted human nature in the person of His Son, and has carried the same into the highest heaven. It is the “Son of man” who shares the throne of the universe. It is the “Son of man” whose name shall be called, “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. The I AM is the Daysman between God and humanity, laying His hand upon both. He who is “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,” is not ashamed to call us brethren. Hebrews 7:26; 2:11.

Hvn 73.1

One With the Race He Has Redeemed.—“God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.” He gave Him not only to live among men, to bear their sins, and die their sacrifice. He gave Him to the fallen race. Christ was to identify Himself with the interests and needs of humanity. He who was one with God has linked Himself with the children of men by ties that are never to be broken. Jesus is “not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11); He is our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s throne, and through eternal ages one with the race He has redeemed—the Son of man. And all this that man might be uplifted from the ruin and degradation of sin that he might reflect the love of God and share the joy of holiness.—Steps to Christ, 14.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 17, 1885

4LtMs, Ms 17, 1885, par. 12

Stephen was the first Christian martyr. The church believers in Christ had been taught by the wonderful Teacher, the Majesty of heaven. What zeal was in their midst, what faith and devotion to the work. Of these spiritual works it is stated Jesus was not ashamed to call them brethren. [Hebrews 2:11.] There was a constant increase of young members, and the whole city was moved by the divine movings of the Lord among them. Stephen was full of faith and power. The enemies of God and the truth felt stirred with hatred and opposition. Satan impelled them to resist the truth. Stephen had to meet in argument the most artful, deceptive disputants, hoping to confuse and put down his arguments. If Stephen had not searched the Scriptures and himself become fortified with the evidence of God’s Word, he could not have borne the test; but he knew the foundation of his faith was firm, and he was ready to answer his opponents. Stephen came off victorious. He spoke with assurance and wisdom and power that astonished and confounded the enemies of truth. When they found themselves baffled and defeated at every attempt, then they were bent on his destruction. Had these professedly honest and wise men been really seeking for the truth, they would have admitted evidence which they could not controvert. They would have acknowledged their error and yielded to the convincing arguments of truth and been on the Lord’s side and on the side of truth. But such was not their purpose or character. They hated Christ, they hated all His followers, and they put Stephen to death. If they could not controvert his arguments, they could stop his mouth by stoning him to death, which they did.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 16, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 16, 1894, par. 25

“That all men through him should believe.” [John 1:7.] Now we see that everyone may believe if they will only take the Word of God and be obedient to it. John was not that light, but was sent to prepare the way. Oh, the precious light there is in Jesus Christ! I say it in the morning, I say it in the night, I say it all the hours of the day. Precious, precious Jesus, who gave His life! God forbid that I should make Him ashamed by the character I present to the world. We read that He was not ashamed to call us brethren. [Hebrews 2:11.] “He was in the world and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.” [John 1:10.] Do you want to link hands with the world and consult its habits and customs and practices? We cannot do this and win souls away from the world or enlist in the army of Christ. “He came unto his own and his own received him not.” [Verse 11.] And therefore Christ says, “It was for you to have received the word of life.” But since we have not received it, what then? Why, “we turn to the Gentiles.” [Acts 13:46.] Those that hear the Word of God may receive it if they will, but it is a cross. These crosses must be lifted. You cannot trample them under your feet. “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” [Mark 8:34.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 14, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 14, 1894, par. 23

We want you to disrobe yourselves of your sinful nature, to cast off the old man and his deeds, and put on the new man, which is Jesus Christ. Be renewed in the image of God and the likeness of Jesus Christ. It is stated in Romans [Hebrews] that He is preparing us a city, and that He is not ashamed to call us brethren. [Hebrews 11:16; 2:11.] He is preparing for us a city, and we want to be there. You are enjoying privileges of truth and love; are you going to raise the standard high? Never think that it is too high. Never have such an idea in your mind.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Daysman Between God and Humanity, February 25

JNN 64.3

By His life and His death, Christ has achieved even more than recovery from the ruin wrought through sin. It was Satan’s purpose to bring about an eternal separation between God and humanity; but in Christ we become more closely united to God than if we had never fallen. In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the eternal ages He is linked with us. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). He gave Him not only to bear our sins, and to die as our sacrifice; He gave Him to the fallen race. To assure us of His immutable counsel of peace, God gave His Only begotten Son to become one of the human family, forever to retain His human nature. This is the pledge that God will fulfill His word. “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder.” God has adopted human nature in the person of His Son, and has carried the same into the highest heaven. It is the “Son of man” who shares the throne of the universe. It is the “Son of man” whose name shall be called, “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). The I AM is the Daysman between God and humanity, laying His hand upon both. He who is “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,” is not ashamed to call us brethren (Hebrews 7:26; 2:11). In Christ the family of earth and the family of heaven are bound together. Christ glorified is our Brother. Heaven is enshrined in humanity, and humanity is enfolded in the bosom of Infinite Love.—The Desire of Ages, 25, 26.

Lift Him Up

Christ Elevates Humanity, August 17

LHU 243.1

Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Hebrews 2:11, NIV.

LHU 243.2

Jesus is “not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11); He is our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s throne, and through eternal ages one with the race He has redeemed—the Son of man. And all this that man might be uplifted from the ruin and degradation of sin that he might reflect the love of God and share the joy of holiness.

Prayer

“When ye pray, say Our Father.” Luke 11:2.

Pr 290.3

Jesus teaches us to call His Father our Father. He is not ashamed to call us brethren. Hebrews 2:11. So ready, so eager, is the Saviour’s heart to welcome us as members of the family of God, that in the very first words we are to use in approaching God He places the assurance of our divine relationship, “Our Father.”

Reflecting Christ

Sanctification Continues as Long as Life Lasts, March 7

RC 80.1

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren. Hebrews 2:11.

Reflecting Christ

“Be Filled With all the Fulness of God,” July 20

RC 215.5

Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11). The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God.... Truly spoke God’s servant Nehemiah: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice” (Philippians 4:4). “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)....

Steps to Christ

Chapter 1—God’s Love for Man

SC 14.3

“God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son.” He gave Him not only to live among men, to bear their sins, and die their sacrifice. He gave Him to the fallen race. Christ was to identify Himself with the interests and needs of humanity. He who was one with God has linked Himself with the children of men by ties that are never to be broken. Jesus is “not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11); He is our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s throne, and through eternal ages one with the race He has redeemed—the Son of man. And all this that man might be uplifted from the ruin and degradation of sin that he might reflect the love of God and share the joy of holiness.

Hebrews 2:11-17

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 1—“God With Us”

DA 24.2

Satan represents God’s law of love as a law of selfishness. He declares that it is impossible for us to obey its precepts. The fall of our first parents, with all the woe that has resulted, he charges upon the Creator, leading men to look upon God as the author of sin, and suffering, and death. Jesus was to unveil this deception. As one of us He was to give an example of obedience. For this He took upon Himself our nature, and passed through our experiences. “In all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren.” Hebrews 2:17. If we had to bear anything which Jesus did not endure, then upon this point Satan would represent the power of God as insufficient for us. Therefore Jesus was “in all points tempted like as we are.” Hebrews 4:15. He endured every trial to which we are subject. And He exercised in His own behalf no power that is not freely offered to us. As man, He met temptation, and overcame in the strength given Him from God. He says, “I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is within My heart.” Psalm 40:8. As He went about doing good, and healing all who were afflicted by Satan, He made plain to men the character of God’s law and the nature of His service. His life testifies that it is possible for us also to obey the law of God.

DA 25.3

By His life and His death, Christ has achieved even more than recovery from the ruin wrought through sin. It was Satan’s purpose to bring about an eternal separation between God and man; but in Christ we become more closely united to God than if we had never fallen. In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the eternal ages He is linked with us. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son.” John 3:16. He gave Him not only to bear our sins, and to die as our sacrifice; He gave Him to the fallen race. To assure us of His immutable counsel of peace, God gave His only-begotten Son to become one of the human family, forever to retain His human nature. This is the pledge that God will fulfill His word. “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder.” God has adopted human nature in the person of His Son, and has carried the same into the highest heaven. It is the “Son of man” who shares the throne of the universe. It is the “Son of man” whose name shall be called, “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. The I AM is the Daysman between God and humanity, laying His hand upon both. He who is “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,” is not ashamed to call us brethren. Hebrews 7:26; 2:11. In Christ the family of earth and the family of heaven are bound together. Christ glorified is our brother. Heaven is enshrined in humanity, and humanity is enfolded in the bosom of Infinite Love.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 41, 1892

7LtMs, Ms 41, 1892, par. 16

Christ was to identify Himself with the interests and needs of humanity. He who is one with God has linked Himself with the children of men by ties that are never to be broken. Jesus is “not ashamed to call them brethren” [Hebrews 2:11]; [He is] our Sacrifice, our Advocate, our Brother, bearing our human form before the Father’s throne, and through eternal ages one with the race He has redeemed—the Son of man. And all this that man might be uplifted from the ruin and degradation of sin that he might reflect the love of God and share the joy of holiness.

7LtMs, Ms 41, 1892, par. 25

The love and justice of God, and also the immutability of His law, are made manifest by the Saviour’s life, no less than by His death. He assumed human nature, with its infirmities, its liabilities, its temptations. “Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” Matthew 8:17. “In all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren.” Hebrews 2:17. He was “in all points tempted like as we are.” Hebrews 2:16. He exercised in His own behalf no power which man cannot exercise. As man He met temptation and overcame in the strength given Him of God. He gives us an example of perfect obedience. He has provided that we may become partakers of the divine nature, and assures us that we may overcome as He overcame. His life testified that by the aid of the same divine power which Christ received, it is possible for man to obey God’s law.

7LtMs, Ms 41, 1892, par. 26

In Christ were united the divine and the human. The Creator and the creature, the nature of God, whose law had been transgressed, the nature of Adam, the transgressor, meet in Jesus—the Son of God, and the Son of man. And having with His own blood paid the price of redemption, having passed through man’s experience, having in man’s behalf met and conquered temptation, having, though Himself sinless, borne the shame and guilt and burden of sin, He becomes man’s Advocate and Intercessor. What an assurance here to the tempted and struggling soul, what an assurance to the witnessing universe, that Christ will be, “A merciful and faithful high priest.” Hebrews 2:17.

Hebrews 2:13

This Day With God

Importance of Home Religion, October 25

TDG 307.1

I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. Hebrews 2:13.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 130, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 130, 1906, par. 4

I greatly desire that your husband and children may obtain a genuine experience in the truth, an experience that will prepare them to enter the city that is to be the home of all who have accepted Christ and lived lives of obedience to the law of God. I want every member of your family to sing the song of redemption in the city of God. We see that the wicked are doing wickedly. I wish O so much that all the members of your family shall enter the pearly gates of the city of God. I earnestly hope that the father and mother may be able to say, “Here are we and the children that Thou hast given us.” [Hebrews 2:13.] The time left us in which to prepare is very short. Wickedness is increasing, just as the Lord Jesus declared that it would. As it was in the days of Noah, when the flood came and swept away the inhabitants of the earth, so it is today. Even the remarkable evidence of the dumb animals quietly entering the ark two and two, under the invisible leadership of God, failed to impress the hardened inhabitants of the Noachic world. They did not humble themselves before God, but made light of Noah and his family.

From Here to Forever

Into the Holy City

HF 391.1

Before the ransomed throng is the Holy City. Jesus opens the gates, and the nations that have kept the truth enter in. Then His voice is heard, “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Matthew 25:34. Christ presents to the Father the purchase of His blood, declaring: “Here am I, and the children whom thou hast given me.” “Those that thou gavest me I have kept.” Hebrews 2:13; John 17:12. Oh, the rapture of that hour when the infinite Father, looking upon the ransomed, shall behold His image, sin’s blight removed, and the human once more in harmony with the divine!

The Great Hope (Condensed)

Into the Holy City

GrH_c 47.3

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868)

Lt 22, 1867

1LtMs, Lt 22, 1867, par. 6

The father in one sense is the priest of the household, laying upon the altar of God the morning and evening sacrifice, the wife and children uniting in prayer and praise. With such a household Jesus will tarry, and through His quickening influence your joyful exclamations shall yet be heard here, and amid higher and more lofty scenes, “Behold I and the children whom thou hast given me.” [Hebrews 2:13.] Saved, saved, eternally saved, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, heirs now of immortality! Oh, how few fathers realize the responsibility resting upon them! How few have learned the art of governing their children, perfect self-control. When this is attained, it is easy to control, to educate the children to self-control.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 62, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 62, 1901, par. 24

Suppose you should get to heaven and none of your children be there. How could you say to God, “Here am I, Lord, and the children which thou hast given me”? [See Hebrews 2:13.] Heaven marks the neglect of parents. It is recorded in the books of heaven.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 87, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 87, 1902, par. 52

Remember that your children are not your own, but that they, too, have been “bought with a price,” and that they are to be prepared for a home in heaven. [1 Corinthians 6:19, 20.] A crown of glory will be placed upon the head of every victorious parent and every victorious child. The gates of the beautiful city will be opened for the entrance of both faithful parents and obedient children. In that day it will be the privilege of faithful parents to say, “Behold I and the children which God hath given me.” [Hebrews 2:13.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Ms 153, 1904

19LtMs, Ms 153, 1904, par. 41

The father is the house-band, remember that. But if he gets drunk every now and then he will not be a house-band by a great deal. But if he is the house-band to bind the whole family together, and the mother is the queen of the household, she gathers the children and asks Jesus morning and night to keep them, they are fitting for the heavenly courts to become members of the royal family and children of the heavenly King. Then you can come up to the gates of the city, and can say, “Here am I and the children Thou hast given me.” [Hebrews 2:13.] You can see them all through eternity, thanking God and you that they were not left so that their souls were lost. You cannot afford it.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Ms 7, 1904

19LtMs, Ms 7, 1904, par. 125

We must educate our children so that we can come up to the gates of the city and say, “Here am I, Lord, and the children that Thou hast given me.” [See Hebrews 2:13.] We must not come up without our children to hear the words, “Where is My flock, My little flock, that I gave you—that beautiful flock that I gave you, where are they?” [Jeremiah 13:20.] And we reply they have been left to drift right into the world, and so they are unfitted for heaven. What we want is to fit them for heaven so we can present the little flock to God, and say, “I have done my best.”

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Ms 110, 1904

19LtMs, Ms 110, 1904, par. 14

Fathers, mothers, do you not desire to have the help that these angels are ready to give you? Realize that unless you take special pains to glorify the God of heaven, unless you keep Him exalted before your children, the laxness of your Christian life will be reflected in the lives of your children. If your discipline be loose, their character building will be defective in consequence of your neglect. You cannot afford this. You cannot afford to come up to the judgment, there to hear the words, “Neglectful servant.” [Matthew 25:26.] You cannot afford to fail of bringing your children up to the gate of the heavenly city, with the words, “Here am I, Lord, and the children which Thou gavest me.” [Hebrews 2:13.]

Hebrews 2:14

God’s Amazing Grace

Matchless Condescension, June 2

AG 161.1

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14.

From Splendor to Shadow

The Time of Christ’s First Coming Specified

SS 362.1

In Gethsemane and on the cross, our Saviour measured weapons with the prince of darkness. When Christ hung in agony on the cross, then indeed His heel was bruised by Satan. But that very act was crushing the serpent’s head. Through death He destroyed “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” Hebrews 2:14. This act made forever sure the plan of salvation. In death, in rising again, He opened the gates of the grave to all His followers. Our Redeemer has opened the way so that the most sinful, the most needy, the most oppressed and despised may find access to the Father.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Ms 21, 1895

10LtMs, Ms 21, 1895, par. 8

Leaving the royal courts of heaven, Christ came to our world to represent the character of His Father, and thus help humanity to return to their loyalty. The image of Satan was upon men, and Christ came that He might bring to them moral power and efficiency. He came as a helpless babe, bearing the humanity we bear. “As the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same.” [Hebrews 2:14.] He could not come in the form of an angel, for unless He met man as man, and testified by His connection with God that divine power was not given to Him in a different way to what it will be given to us, He could not be a perfect example for us.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 90, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 90, 1897, par. 21

The only evidence that the world can have that God’s people believe His Word is to see them practicing that Word, and following Christ’s example in all things. Those who do not practice the truth in true piety and godliness, who shun the reproach that always comes to the true believer, will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Our Redeemer endured the contradiction of sinners against Himself. It was all for us. There was not one iota of His suffering that was not borne in our behalf, that we might be justified before God. Every pang of distress and anguish borne by our Redeemer was to secure deliverance for us. If Satan could have led Christ to commit one sin, then the serpent would have bruised the head of the seed of the woman. Satan would have triumphed in the fact that he had succeeded in overcoming our Saviour. The world would have been his property. But Christ did not yield in one instance, and He says to us, Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. [John 16:33.] “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” [Hebrews 2:14.] With one hand Christ holds to humanity, while with the other He grasps the throne of the Infinite.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 106, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 106, 1897, par. 6

Heavenly angels were not far away. They heard the mocking taunts, and saw the wagging of heads. Gladly would they have broken their ranks and gone to the Son of God in His humiliation and bodily anguish, but this they were not permitted to do. It must be demonstrated before the universe what men will do when under the control of Satan. “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” [Hebrews 2:14.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 37, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 37, 1898, par. 13

Who is this that was to come to our world and become incarnate? The only begotten Son of God. “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death.” [Hebrews 2:14.] “The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old,” Christ says. “When he gave to the sea his decree that the waters should not pass his commandment: when He appointed the foundations of the earth: Then was I by Him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him.” [Proverbs 8:22, 29, 30.] But Christ humbled Himself to come to this earth. This was the hiding of His glory.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Ms 22, 1905

20LtMs, Ms 22, 1905, par. 13

From all eternity Christ was united with the Father, and when He took upon Himself human nature, He was still one with God. He is the link that unites God with humanity. “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same.” [Hebrews 2:14.] Only through Him can we become children of God. To all who believe on Him, He gives power to become the sons of God. Thus, in a scripture sense, the heart becomes the temple of the living God. It is because Christ took human nature that men and women can become partakers of the divine nature. In Him all our hopes of eternal life are centered.

Prophets and Kings

Chapter 58—The Coming of a Deliverer

PK 701.3

In the wilderness of temptation, in the Garden of Gethsemane, and on the cross, our Saviour measured weapons with the prince of darkness. His wounds became the trophies of His victory in behalf of the race. When Christ hung in agony upon the cross, while evil spirits rejoiced and evil men reviled, then indeed His heel was bruised by Satan. But that very act was crushing the serpent’s head. Through death He destroyed “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” Hebrews 2:14. This act decided the destiny of the rebel chief, and made forever sure the plan of salvation. In death He gained the victory over its power; in rising again, He opened the gates of the grave to all His followers. In that last great contest we see fulfilled the prophecy, “It shall bruise thy head, and thou shall bruise His heel.” Genesis 3:15.

Selected Messages Book 1

Chapter 29—Christ Our Only Hope

1SM 228.4

From all eternity Christ was united with the Father, and when He took upon Himself human nature, He was still one with God. He is the link that unites God with humanity. “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same” (Hebrews 2:14). Only through Him can we become children of God. To all who believe on Him, He gives power to become the sons of God. Thus the heart becomes the temple of the living God. It is because Christ took human nature that men and women become partakers of the divine nature. He brings life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Selected Messages Book 1

Chapter 34—The Word Made Flesh

1SM 247.1

Christ did not make believe take human nature; He did verily take it. He did in reality possess human nature. “As the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same” (Hebrews 2:14). He was the son of Mary; He was of the seed of David according to human descent. He is declared to be a man, even the Man Christ Jesus. “This man,” writes Paul, “was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house” (Hebrews 3:3).

That I May Know Him

Depths of Humiliation, March 3

TMK 68.1

The Faith I Live By

Bright Beams of Glory, December 21

FLB 361.4

The cross of Calvary, while it declares the law immutable, proclaims to the universe that the wages of sin is death. In the Saviour’s expiring cry, “It is finished,” the death knell of Satan was rung. The great controversy which had been so long in progress was then decided, and the final eradication of evil was made certain. The Son of God passed through the portals of the tomb, that “through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” Hebrews 2:14. Lucifer’s desire for self-exaltation had led him to say, “I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: ... I will be like the most High.” Isaiah 14:13, 14. God declares, “I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth.... And never shalt thou be any more.” Ezekiel 28:18, 19.