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The European Union in Prophecy
understanding and to fasten their faith upon the "sure word of prophecy." He wished
the truth to take firm root in their minds, not merely because it was supported by His
personal testimony, but because of the unquestionable evidence presented by the
symbols and shadows of the typical law, and by the prophecies of the Old Testament.
It was needful for the followers of Christ to have an intelligent faith, not only in their
own behalf, but that they might carry the knowledge of Christ to the world. And as
the very first step in imparting this knowledge, Jesus directed the disciples to "Moses
and all the prophets." Such was the testimony given by the risen Saviour to the value
and importance of the Old Testament Scriptures.
What a change was wrought in the hearts of the disciples as they looked once
more on the loved countenance of their Master! Luke 24:32. In a more complete and
perfect sense than ever before they had "found Him, of whom Moses in the law, and
the prophets, did write." The uncertainty, the anguish, the despair, gave place to
perfect assurance, to unclouded faith. What marvel that after His ascension they
"were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God." The people, knowing only
of the Saviour's ignominious death, looked to see in their faces the expression of
sorrow, confusion, and defeat; but they saw there gladness and triumph. What a
preparation these disciples had received for the work before them! They had passed
through the deepest trial which it was possible for them to experience, and had seen
how, when to human vision all was lost, the word of God had been triumphantly
accomplished. Henceforward what could daunt their faith or chill the ardor of their
love? In the keenest sorrow they had "strong consolation," a hope which was as "an
anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast." Hebrews 6:18, 19. They had been witness
to the wisdom and power of God, and they were "persuaded, that neither death, nor
life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature," would be able to separate them from
"the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." "In all these things," they said,
"we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us." Romans 8:38, 39, 37. "The
word of the Lord endureth forever." 1 Peter 1:25. And "who is he that condemneth? It
is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of
God, who also maketh intercession for us." Romans 8:34.
Saith the Lord: "My people shall never be ashamed." Joel 2:26. "Weeping may
endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5. When on His
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