e to God, he sinned, and for that sin, God would
not suffer him to enter the promised land.
Satan had been trying to find something wherewith to
accuse Moses before the angels. Satan triumphed in that he
had caused him to displease God, and he exulted, and told
the angels that when the Saviour of the world should come to
redeem man, he could overcome him. For this transgression
Moses came under the power of Satan—the dominion of death.
Had he remained steadfast, and not sinned in taking
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glory to himself, the Lord would have brought him to the
promised land, and then translated him to heaven without
seeing death.
I saw that Moses passed through death, but Michael came
down and gave him life before he saw corruption. Satan
claimed the body as his, but Michael resurrected Moses, and
took him to heaven. The Devil tried to hold his body, and
railed out bitterly against God, denounced him as unjust, in
taking from him his prey. But Michael did not rebuke the Devil,
although it was through his temptation and power that God’s
servant had fallen. Christ meekly referred him to his Father,
saying, The Lord rebuke thee.
Jesus told his disciples that there were some standing with
him who should not taste of death till they should see the
kingdom of God come with power. At the transfiguration this
promise was fulfilled. The fashion of Jesus’ countenance was
changed, and shone like the sun. His raiment was white and
glistening. Moses was present, and represented those who will
be raised from the dead at the second appearing of Jesus. And
Elias, who was translated without seeing death, represented
those who will be changed to immortality at Christ’s second
coming, and without seeing death will be translated to heaven.
The disciples beheld with fear and astonishment the excellent
majesty of Jesus, and the cloud that overshadowed them, and
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heard the voice of God in terrible majesty; saying, This is my
beloved Son, hear him.
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Chapter VII. - The Betrayal of
Christ.
I was then carried down to the time when Jesus ate the
passover supper with his disciples. Satan had deceived Judas,
and led him to think he was one of Christ’s true disciples; but
his heart had ever been carnal. He had seen the mighty works of
Jesus, he had been with him through his ministry, and yielded
to the overpowering evidences that he was the Messiah; but he
was close and covetous. He loved money. He complained in
anger of the costly ointment poured upon Jesus. Mary loved
her Lord. He had forgiven her sins which were many, and had
raised from the dead her much loved brother, and she felt that
nothing was too dear to bestow upon Jesus. The more costly
and precious the ointment, the better could Mary express her
gratitude to her Saviour, by devoting it to him. Judas, as an
excuse for his covetousness, said that the ointment might have
been sold and given to the poor. But it was not because he had
any care for the poor; for he was selfish, and often appropriated
to his own use that which was entrusted
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to his care to be given to the poor. Judas had not been
attentive to the comforts and wants of Jesus, and to excuse his
covetousness, he often referred to the poor. And this act of
generosity on the part of Mary was a most cutting rebuke of his
covetous disposition.
The way was prepared for the temptation of Satan to find
a ready reception in Judas’ heart. The Jews hated Jesus; but
multitudes thronged him to listen to his words of wisdom, and
to witness his mighty works. This drew the attention of the
people from the chief priests and elders, for the people were
stirred with the deepest interest, and anxiously followed Jesus,
and listened to the instructions of this wonderful teacher. Many
of the chief rulers believed on Jesus, but were afraid to confess
it, fearing they would be put out of the synagogue. The priests
and elders decided that something must be done to draw the
attention of the people from Jesus. They feared that all men
would believe on him. They could see no safety for themselves.
They must lose their position, or put Jesus to death. And
after they should put him to death, there were still those who
were living monuments of his power. Jesus had raised Lazarus
from the dead. And they feared that if they should kill Jesus,
Lazarus would testify of his mighty power. The people were
flocking to see him who was raised from the dead, and the
rulers determined to slay
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Lazarus also, and put down the excitement. Then they would
turn the people to the traditions and doctrines of men, to tithe
mint and rue, and again have influence over them. They agreed
to take Jesus when he was alone; for if they should attempt to
take him in a crowd, when the minds of the people were all
interested in him, they would be stoned.
Judas knew how anxious they were to obtain Jesus, and
offered to betray him to the chief priests and elders for a
few pieces of silver. His love of money led him to agree to
betray his Lord into the hands of his bitterest enemies. Satan
was working directly through Judas, and in the midst of the
impressive scene of the last supper, he was contriving plans
to betray Jesus. Jesus sorrowfully told his disciples that all of
them would be offended because of him, that night. But Peter
ardently affirmed that although all should be offended because
of him, he would not. Jesus said to Peter, Satan hath desired
to have you, that he may sift you as wheat; but I have prayed
for thee; that thy faith fail not; and when thou art converted,
strengthen thy brethren.
I then viewed Jesus in the garden with his disciples. In deep
sorrow he bade them watch and pray lest they should enter into
temptation. Jesus knew that their faith was to be tried, and their
hopes disappointed, and that they would need all the strength
they could
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obtain by close watching and fervent prayer. With strong cries
and weeping, Jesus prayed, Father, if thou be willing, remove
this cup from me, nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.
The Son of God prayed in agony. Large drops of sweat like
blood came out of his face, and fell upon the ground. Angels
were hovering over the place, witnessing the scene, while only
one was commissioned to go and strengthen the Son of God
in his agony. The angels in heaven cast their crowns and harps
from them, and with the deepest interest silently watched Jesus.
There was no joy in heaven. They wished to surround the Son
of God, but the commanding angels suffered them not, lest, as
they should behold his betrayal, they would deliver him; for the
plan was laid out, and it must be fulfilled.
After Jesus had prayed, he came to see his disciples. They
were sleeping. He had not the comfort and prayers of even
his disciples in that dreadful hour. Peter who was so zealous a
little before, was heavy with sleep. Jesus reminded him of his
positive declarations, and said unto him, What! could ye not
watch with me one hour? Three times the Son of God prayed
in agony, when Judas, with his band of men, was at hand. He
met Jesus as usual to salute him. The band surrounded Jesus;
but there he manifested his divine power, as he said, Whom
seek ye? I am he. They fell backward
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to the ground. Jesus made this inquiry that they might witness
his power, and have evidence that he could deliver himself from
their hands if he would.
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The disciples began to hope as they saw the multitude with
their staves and swords fall so quickly. As they arose and again
surrounded the Son of God, Peter drew the sword and cut off
an ear. Jesus bid him put up the sword, and said unto him,
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he
shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
I saw that as these words were spoken, the countenances of
the angels were animated. They wished then, a
