p. 8 | Teacher of Righteousness by Wm. Covert

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 11.

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Teacher of Righteousness

By Wm. Covert

The Spirit of God—No. 9

Teacher of Righteousness

WM. COVERT

1. What power had possession of the apostles on the day of Pentecost, directing in their utterance and teaching.

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2: 2-4.

2. What promise and admonition of our Saviour’s were meeting their accomplishment on this occasion?

“Behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24: 49.

3. What does the Spirit do, and whose words does it bring to mind and teach?

“The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14: 26.

4. What did Paul, under the influence of the Spirit, say of his teaching?

“We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, . . . which things also we speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Cor. 2: 7, 13.

5. When referring to the copious showers of the Spirit under the figure of rain, the “former rain” and the “latter rain,” in what manner does the prophet designate their work?

“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain [“a teacher of righteousness,” margin] moderately [“according to righteousness,” margin], and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.” Joel 2: 23.

6. When great numbers were convicted of sin through the teaching and power of the Spirit, how did they manifest their deep concern?

“When they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

7. What answer was given to the inquiry which was made?

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2: 38.

8. How many were led through the influence and instruction of this wonderful teacher to enter upon a life of righteousness?

“They that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.” Acts 2: 41.

9. In the great wave of heavenly illumination that attended the preaching on a later occasion, what is said of the number converted?

“Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.” Acts 4: 4.

10. What more is said of the marvelous success that attended the apostles’ labors as they proceeded to work under the leadings of the Holy Ghost?

“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6: 7.

11. What broad statement is made as to the purposes of God and the possibilities for mankind under the teachings of the Holy Spirit?

“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Acts 10: 34, 35.

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