And We Talk of Christ

Gary E. Stevenson April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

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  1. Ephesians 2:20

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    We are followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to both receive and share His light.

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  2. Omni 1:26

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    We are followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to both receive and share His light.

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  3. Moroni 10:30

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    We are followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to both receive and share His light.

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  4. 2 Nephi 25:26

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    We are followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to both receive and share His light.

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  5. Matthew 3:17

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  6. John 3:16

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  7. Hebrews 1:1

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  8. 3 Nephi 11:7

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  9. Doctrine and Covenants 93:15

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  10. Matthew 16:18

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  11. Acts 2:47

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  12. Acts 3

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    We teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and during His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.

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  13. Matthew 26:36

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  14. Mark 14:32

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  15. Luke 22:39

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  16. Isaiah 53:4

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  17. Doctrine and Covenants 19:16

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  18. Matthew 27:26

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  19. Mark 15:15

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  20. Luke 23:32

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  21. John 19:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  22. 1 Nephi 11:32

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  23. 2 Nephi 9:5

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  24. Mosiah 14:12

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  25. Doctrine and Covenants 45:52

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  26. Doctrine and Covenants 53:2

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  27. Doctrine and Covenants 110:2

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  28. Matthew 28:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  29. Mark 16:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  30. Luke 24:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  31. John 20:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  32. 3 Nephi 9:22

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  33. 3 Nephi 11:1

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    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

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  34. Mosiah 2:41

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    We rejoice that because of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice, we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins as we repent.

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  35. Mark 16

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    Greater emphasis on the Atonement and literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most glorious events in history.

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  36. Ephesians 2:19

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    In 2020, President Russell M.

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  37. 1 Peter 2:3

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    In 2020, President Russell M.

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  38. Matthew 21:9

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    This year will be our third attempt to make Easter more Christ-centered.

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  39. Matthew 21:11

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    This year will be our third attempt to make Easter more Christ-centered.

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  40. Luke 2:14

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    This year will be our third attempt to make Easter more Christ-centered.

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  41. Matthew 28:6

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    Easter allows us to honor both the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the literal and joyous Resurrection of Him.

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  42. Mark 16:6

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    Easter allows us to honor both the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the literal and joyous Resurrection of Him.

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  43. Luke 24:6

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    Easter allows us to honor both the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the literal and joyous Resurrection of Him.

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  44. James 2

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    Recent First Presidency encouragement to look “forward to Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most glorious of all messages to mankind” highlights the magnitude of this season.

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  45. 1 Corinthians 15:22

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    “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
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  46. Mosiah 15:7

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    Recent First Presidency encouragement to look “forward to Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most glorious of all messages to mankind” highlights the magnitude of this season.

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  47. John 15:13

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    “greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
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  48. Mosiah 16:8

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    “there is a resurrection, the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.”
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  1. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 4: The Antemortal Godship of Christ

    5 shared verses

    • 3 Nephi 11:7

      In this talk:
      Open paragraph (1)
      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (g)

      A general consideration of scriptural evidence leads to the conclusion that God the Eternal Father has manifested Himself to earthly prophets or revelators on very few occasions, and then principally to attest the divine authority of His Son, Jesus Christ.

    • Hebrews 1:1

      In this talk:
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      As heretofore shown in another connection, the Father operated in the work of creation through the Son, who thus became the executive through whom the will, commandment, or word of the Father was put into effect.

    • Matthew 16:18

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      Names Given of God.—The significance of names when given of God finds illustration in many scriptural instances.

    • Matthew 21:9

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      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (Matt. 21:9)

      The following is an instructive excerpt: “Name in the scriptures not only = that by which a person is designated, but frequently = all that is known to belong to the person having this designation, and the person himself.

    • Matthew 3:17

      In this talk:
      Open paragraph (1)
      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (d)

      A general consideration of scriptural evidence leads to the conclusion that God the Eternal Father has manifested Himself to earthly prophets or revelators on very few occasions, and then principally to attest the divine authority of His Son, Jesus Christ.

  2. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 18: As One Having Authority

    4 shared verses

    • Isaiah 53:4

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      On the day after that of the miracle last considered, Jesus went to the little town of Nain, and, as usual, many people accompanied Him.

    • John 20:1

      In this talk:
      Open paragraph (3)
      In Jesus the Christ:
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      In the chapter following that in which are recorded the incidents last considered, Luke o states that Jesus went throughout the region, visiting every city and village, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and showing the glad tidings thereof. With Him on this tour were the Twelve, and also “certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna,...

    • Mark 16:1

      In this talk:
      Open paragraph (3)
      In Jesus the Christ:
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      In the chapter following that in which are recorded the incidents last considered, Luke o states that Jesus went throughout the region, visiting every city and village, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and showing the glad tidings thereof. With Him on this tour were the Twelve, and also “certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna,...

    • Matthew 28:1

      In this talk:
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      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (p)

      In the chapter following that in which are recorded the incidents last considered, Luke o states that Jesus went throughout the region, visiting every city and village, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and showing the glad tidings thereof. With Him on this tour were the Twelve, and also “certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna,...

  3. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 37: The Resurrection and the Ascension

    4 shared verses

    • John 20:1

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      Peter, and “that other disciple” who, doubtless, was John, set forth in haste, running together toward the sepulchre.

    • Luke 24:1

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      At the earliest indication of dawn, the devoted Mary Magdalene and other faithful women set out for the tomb, bearing spices and ointments which they had prepared for the further anointing of the body of Jesus.

    • Mark 16:1

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      At the earliest indication of dawn, the devoted Mary Magdalene and other faithful women set out for the tomb, bearing spices and ointments which they had prepared for the further anointing of the body of Jesus.

    • Matthew 28:1

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      Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, had passed, and the night preceding the dawn of the most memorable Sunday in history was well nigh spent, while the Roman guard kept watch over the sealed sepulchre wherein lay the body of the Lord Jesus.

  4. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 16: The Chosen Twelve

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    • Matthew 16:18

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      Simon, named as the first apostle, is more commonly known as Peter—the appellation given him by the Lord on the occasion of their first meeting, and afterward confirmed.d He was the son of Jona, or Jonas, and by vocation was a fisherman.

    • Matthew 26:36

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      James and John, brothers by birth, partners in business as fishermen, brethren in the ministry, were associated together and with Peter in the apostolic calling.

  5. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 29: On to Jerusalem

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    • Mark 16:1

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      The Mother of James and John.—The mother of these two sons of Zebedee (Matthew 20:20; compare 4:21) is generally understood to have been the Salome mentioned as one of the women present at the crucifixion (Mark 15:40; compare Matthew 27:56 in which “the mother of Zebedee’s children” is mentioned, and the name “Salome” is omitted), and one of those who arrived first at the tomb on the morning of the resurrection (Mark 16:1).

    • Matthew 21:9

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      Hosanna!—“Hosanna” is a Greek form of the Hebrew expression for “Save us now,” or “Save, we pray,” which occurs in the original of Psalm 118:25.

  6. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 33: The Last Supper and the Betrayal

    2 shared verses

  7. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 39: Ministry of the Resurrected Christ on the Western Hemisphere

    2 shared verses

    • 3 Nephi 11:7

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      About six weeks or more after the events last considered,l a great multitude of the Nephites had assembled at the temple in the land called Bountiful,m and were earnestly discoursing with one another over the great changes that had been wrought in the land, and particularly concerning Jesus Christ, of whose atoning death the predicted signs had been witnessed in all their tragic details.

    • Matthew 3:17

      In this talk:
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      About six weeks or more after the events last considered,l a great multitude of the Nephites had assembled at the temple in the land called Bountiful,m and were earnestly discoursing with one another over the great changes that had been wrought in the land, and particularly concerning Jesus Christ, of whose atoning death the predicted signs had been witnessed in all their tragic details.

  8. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 5: Earthly Advent of the Christ Predicted

    2 shared verses

    • 2 Nephi 9:5

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      At a later time Nephi writes, not as his father’s scribe, but as a prophet and revelator voicing the word of God as made known to himself.

    • Ephesians 2:20

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      Immediately prior to its fulfillment, the blessed promise was repeated by Gabriel, sent from the presence of God to the chosen Virgin of Nazareth.p As made known to the prophet and by him proclaimed, the coming Lord was the living Branch that should spring from the undying root typified in the family of Jesse;q the foundation Stone insuring the stability of Zion;r the Shepherd of the house of Israel;s the Light of the world,t to Gentile as well as Jew; the Leader and Commander of His people.u...

  9. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 10: In the Wilderness of Judea

    1 shared verse

  10. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 11: From Judea to Galilee

    1 shared verse

  11. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 22: A Period of Darkening Opposition

    1 shared verse

    • Matthew 16:18

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      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (Matthew 16:18)

      Simon Peter and the “Rock” of Revelation.—Simon the son of Jonas, on the occasion of his first recorded interview with Jesus had received from the Lord’s lips the distinguishing name-title “Peter,” or in the Aramaic tongue “Cephas,” the English equivalent of which is “a rock” or “a stone” (John 1:42; see also page 140 herein).

  12. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 3: The Need of a Redeemer

    1 shared verse

    • 1 Corinthians 15:22

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      As the penalty incident to the fall came upon the race through an individual act, it would be manifestly unjust, and therefore impossible as part of the divine purpose, to make all men suffer the results thereof without provision for deliverance.l Moreover, since by the transgression of one man sin came into the world and death was entailed upon all, it is consistent with reason that the atonement thus made necessary should be wrought by one.m “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the wo...

  13. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 30: Jesus Returns to the Temple Daily

    1 shared verse

    • Ephesians 2:20

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      Suddenly changing the figure, “Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

  14. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 7: Gabriel’s Annunciation of John and of Jesus

    1 shared verse

    • Matthew 21:9

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      Two genealogical records purporting to give the lineage of Jesus are found in the New Testament, one in the first chapter of Matthew, the other in the third chapter of Luke.

  15. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 9: The Boy of Nazareth

    1 shared verse

    • Matthew 21:11

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      Nazareth was the abode of Jesus until He was about thirty years of age; and, in accordance with the custom of designating individuals by the names of their home towns as additions to their personal names,p our Lord came to be generally known as Jesus of Nazareth.q He is also referred to as a Nazarene, or a native of Nazareth, and this fact is cited by Matthew as a fulfillment of earlier prediction, though our current compilation of scriptures constituting the Old Testament contains no record ...

  16. The Articles of Faith

    Article 2

    1 shared verse

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