5-8 (John 1:1-3, 14; Hebrews 2:14-18; see EGW comment on Mark 16:6; Luke 22:44; 10:17, 18; Romans 5:12-19; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 3:1-3). The Humble Circumstances of Christ’s Life—After Christ had condescended to leave His high command, step down from an infinite height and assume humanity, He could have taken upon Him any condition of humanity He might choose. But greatness and rank were nothing to Him, and He selected the lowest and most humble walk of life. The place of His birth was Bethlehem, and on one side His parentage was poor, but God, the owner of the world, was His Father.{7BC 903.4}

5-8 (Joh. 1,1-3. 14; Hebr. 2,14-18; se EGW til Mark 16,6; Luk. 22,44; Joh. 10,17. 18; Rom. 5,12-19; 2 Kor. 8,9; 1 Tim. 2,5; Hebr. 3,1-3). De ydmyge omstændigheder i Kristi liv.--Efter at Kristus indvilgede i at forlade sin høje rang, sige ned fra en uendelig højde og påtage sig menneskelighed, kunne Han have påtaget Sig en hvilken som helst menneskelig tilstand Han ville have. Men storhed og rang var intet for Ham, og Han valgte den laveste og mest ydmyge livsvej. Stedet for hans fødsel var Betlehem, og på den ene side var hans herkomst ringe, men Gud, verdens ejer, var Hans Fader.