DA 578
(The Desire of Ages 578)
Yet again the Spirit of God speaks to Jerusalem. Before the day is done, another testimony is borne to Christ. The voice of witness is lifted up, responding to the call from a prophetic past. If Jerusalem will hear the call, if she will receive the Saviour who is entering her gates, she may yet be saved. (DA 578.1) MC VC
Reports have reached the rulers in Jerusalem that Jesus is approaching the city with a great concourse of people. But they have no welcome for the Son of God. In fear they go out to meet Him, hoping to disperse the throng. As the procession is about to descend the Mount of Olives, it is intercepted by the rulers. They inquire the cause of the tumultuous rejoicing. As they question, “Who is this?” the disciples, filled with the spirit of inspiration, answer this question. In eloquent strains they repeat the prophecies concerning Christ: (DA 578.2) MC VC
Adam will tell you, It is the seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent’s head. (DA 578.3) MC VC
Ask Abraham, he will tell you, It is “Melchizedek King of Salem,” King of Peace. Genesis 14:18. (DA 578.4) MC VC
Jacob will tell you, He is “Shiloh” of the tribe of Judah. (DA 578.5) MC VC
Isaiah will tell you, “Immanuel,” “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 7:14; 9:6. (DA 578.6) MC VC
Jeremiah will tell you, The Branch of David, “the Lord our Righteousness.” Jeremiah 23:6. (DA 578.7) MC VC