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Testament, claiming that it is no longer of any

use. But such is not Christ's teaching. So

highly did He value it, that at one time He

said, “If they hear not Moses and the

prophets, neither will they be persuaded,

though one rose from the dead.” Luke 16:31.

As the sun was setting, the disciples reached

their home. Jesus “made as though He would

have gone further.” But the disciples could

not bear to part from the One who had

brought them such joy and hope.

So they said to Him, “Abide with us: for it is

toward evening, and the day is far spent. And

He went in to tarry with them.” Luke 24:28,

29.

The simple evening meal was soon ready, and

Christ took His place at the head of the table,

as His custom was.

It was usually the duty of the head of the

family to ask a blessing upon the food; but