November

Prince of Teachers, November 1

And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.—Luke 4:15JNN 322.1

“Never man spake like this Man” (John 7:46). This would have been true of Christ had He taught only in the realm of the physical and the intellectual, or in matters of theory and speculation solely. He might have unlocked mysteries that have required centuries of toil and study to penetrate. He might have made suggestions in scientific lines that, till the close of time, would have afforded food for thought and stimulus for invention. But He did not do this. He said nothing to gratify curiosity or to stimulate selfish ambition. He did not deal in abstract theories, but in that which is essential to the development of character; that which will enlarge humanity’s capacity for knowing God, and increase their power to do good. He spoke of those truths that relate to the conduct of life and that unite humanity with eternity.JNN 322.2

Instead of directing the people to study human theories about God, His Word, or His works, He taught them to behold Him, as manifested in His works, in His Word, and by His providences. He brought their minds in contact with the mind of the Infinite....JNN 322.3

Never before spoke one who had such power to awaken thought, to kindle aspiration, to arouse every capability of body, mind, and soul.JNN 322.4

Christ’s teaching, like His sympathies, embraced the world. Never can there be a circumstance of life, a crisis in human experience, which has not been anticipated in His teaching, and for which its principles have not a lesson. The Prince of teachers, His words will be found a guide to His co-workers till the end of time.JNN 322.5

To Him the present and the future, the near and the far, were one. He had in view the needs of all humanity. Before His mind’s eye was outspread every scene of human effort and achievement, of temptation and conflict, of perplexity and peril. All hearts, all homes, all pleasures and joys and aspirations, were known to Him.JNN 322.6

He spoke not only for, but to, all humanity. To the little child, in the gladness of life’s morning; to the eager, restless heart of youth; to men and women in the strength of their years ...; to the aged in their weakness and weariness.—Education, 81, 82.JNN 322.7

Further Reflection: Jesus is an amazing Teacher. What kind of student would He say I am?JNN 322.8