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Chapter six - Vance Ferrell 205The miracles of Christ are a proof of His divinity; but a stronger proofthat He is the world's Redeemer is found in comparing the prophecies ofthe Old Testament with the history of the New.Ibid., p. 386They had seen Christ by the witness of the Holy Spirit, by therevelation of God to their souls. The living evidences of His power hadbeen before them day after day, yet they asked for still another sign. Hadthis been given, they would have remained as unbelieving as before. Ifthey were not convinced by what they had seen and heard, it was uselessto show them more marvelous works. Unbelief will ever find excuse fordoubt, and will reason away the most positive proof.The Youth’s Instructor, February 8, 1900Herod interpreted the silence of Christ as an insult to himself, acontempt for his power. Turning to him, he said: If you will not work amiracle, if you will give no proof of your claims, I will give you up to thesoldiers and the people. They may succeed in making you speak. If youare an impostor, death at their hands is only what you merit; if you are theSon of God, save yourself.Redemption: or the Resurrection of Christ, and His Ascension, p. 27Jesus began with the first book written by Moses, and traced downthrough all the prophets the inspired proof in regard to his life, hismission, his suffering, death, and resurrection. He did not deem itnecessary to work a miracle to evidence that he was the risen Redeemerof the world; but he went back to the prophecies, and gave a full and clearexplanation of them to settle the question of his identity, and the fact thatall which had occurred to him was foretold by the inspired writers.Steps to Christ, p. 119All this is harming your own soul; for every word of doubt you utter isinviting Satan's temptations; it is strengthening in you the tendency todoubt, and it is grieving from you the ministering angels. When Satantempts you, breathe not a word of doubt or darkness. If you choose toopen the door to his suggestions, your mind will be filled with distrustand rebellious questioning. If you talk out your feelings, every doubt youexpress not only reacts upon yourself, but it is a seed that will germinateand bear fruit in the life of others, and it may be impossible to counteractthe influence of your words. You yourself may be able to recover fromthe season of temptation and from the snare of Satan, but others who havebeen swayed by your influence may not be able to escape from theunbelief you have suggested. How important that we speak only thosethings that will give spiritual strength and life!ConclusionDid God refuse to give Linda a sign because she still would have rejected thedreams, just as the Jews still would have rejected Jesus? If Linda hadthoroughly studied God’s Word to find the answers, there would have been noneed to ask for a sign. We are amazed at Elder Ferrell’s amazement that God