Truth With Freshness of a New Revelation—Truth never languished on His lips, never suffered in His hands for want of perfect obedience to its requirements. “To this end was I born,” Christ declared, “and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.” John 18:37. And the mighty principles of truth fell from His lips with the freshness of a new revelation. The truth was spoken by Him with an earnestness proportionate to its infinite importance and to the momentous results depending on its success.—The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 5:1148. (VSS 93.1) MC VC

Earnestness and Power—The words of Christ, though calmly spoken, were uttered with an earnestness and power that stirred the hearts of the people. They listened for a repetition of the lifeless traditions and exactions of the rabbis, but in vain. (VSS 93.2) MC VC

They “were astonished at His teaching: for He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.” Matthew 7:28, 29, R.V.—Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 46, 47. (VSS 93.3) MC VC

Encouragement in Love and Tenderness—They heard Him in love and tenderness speak encouragingly to the weak and afflicted. They also heard Him, in a voice of authority, rebuke the power of Satan and bid his captives go free. They listened to the words of wisdom that fell from His lips, and they were captivated; they could not lay hands on Him.—Early Writings, 160. (VSS 93.4) MC VC