The Illustrations Christ Used—His [Christ’s] messages of mercy were varied to suit His audience. He knew “how to speak a word in season to him that is weary”; for grace was poured upon His lips, that He might convey to men in the most attractive way the treasures of truth. He had tact to meet the prejudiced minds, and surprised them with illustrations that won their attention. {Ev 208.1}

Kristi illustrationer bruges. - Hans [Kristi] nådebudskab lød forskelligt for at kunne nå ud til hans tilhørere. Han "skulle vide at styrke de trætte med ord"; thi Hans ord var livsalige, for at han på den mest tillokkende måde kunne lede mennesker til sandhedens skatkammer. Han havde indfølingsevne til at møde de forud indtagne sjæle og overraske dem med billedtale, som fangede deres opmærksomhed.