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This study delves into Chapter 10 of The Desire of Ages, focusing on the uneasy Sabbath following Jesus' crucifixion. It examines the reasons behind Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea's reluctance to openly follow Jesus, the challenge of concealing true agendas for faith’s sake, and the significance of unanswered questions that arose around the prophecies of the Messiah. We reflect on the disciples' emotional turmoil, their anticipation, and the crucial moments surrounding Jesus’ resurrection that solidified the faith of many, highlighting how crises often lead us back to God.
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Chapter 10 Jesus Rests This study is based on The Desire of Ages, chapter 80 —See also Messiah chapter 80
Why hadn’t Nicodemus or Joseph of Arimathaea publically followed Jesus before he died? The Desire of Ages 772-4 and Messiah 412-3
Is it OK to hide ourtrue agenda from the public if it helps the church’s cause? The Desire of Ages 772-4 and Messiah 412-3
Imagine being one of the disciples that Sabbath. What would you look forward to? Where would you go next? Could you continue to believe in God? The Desire of Ages 772-4 and Messiah 412-3
What happened onthat uneasy Sabbath as many people studiedthe prophecies? The Desire of Ages 774-8 and Messiah 413-5
Why did so many wait until after Jesus’ death before questioning the priests about the prophecies concerning the Messiah? The Desire of Ages 774-8 and Messiah 413-5
Why do we wait for a crisis before we focuson the things of God? The Desire of Ages 774-8 and Messiah 413-5
What did the soldiers do to secure Jesus’ tomb? The Desire of Ages 774-8 and Messiah 413-5
How did the efforts of the soldiers become the strongest evidence of Jesus’ resurrection? The Desire of Ages 774-8 and Messiah 413-5