0891. 872. “This Woman”

872. “This Woman”

Attention is called to certain women in connection with the words, “This woman.”

1. A Memorial Act. “That this woman hath done, shall be told for a memorial of her” (Mat_26:13). Love’s offering leaves a perpetual fragrance behind it.

2. A Meritorious Act. “This poor widow hath cast more in” (Mar_12:43). The worth of a gift is not estimated by amount, but by the heart that moves the hand.

3. A Meanful Act. Christ spoke of “this woman” who washed His feet and wiped them with her hair, and saw beneath her acts her burning heart of love. When love feeds the hearth of the heart, how brightly the fire doth burn—Luk_7:44-46.

4. A Miserable Act. “This woman was taken in adultery, in the very act” (Joh_8:4). If every sinner was discovered in sinning, what revelations there would be!

5. A Memorable Act. “This woman was full of good works” (Act_9:36). The summary of her life’s ministry is a beautiful testimony to the work of Dorcas.

6. A Musical Act. “She,” or “This woman (Phebe) hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also” (Rom_16:2). The music of Phebe’s service caused a note of praise to be struck in Paul’s commendation.

7. A Ministering Act. “She,” or “This woman gave thanks unto God” (Luk_2:38). Anna was singular in her perception and praise, hence her adoration and worship.

873. Three Baptisms

1. The Baptism of Suffering—Luk_12:40.

The Baptiser,…. The Father. The Baptised,…. Christ. The Baptism,…. Christ’s Death.

2. The Baptism of Union—1Co_12:12, 1Co_12:13. The Baptiser,…. The Spirit. The Baptised,…. All Believers. The Baptism,…. Union with Christ.

3. The Baptism of Power—Act_1:5, Act_1:8. The Baptiser,…. Christ. The Baptised,…. Waiting Believers. The Baptism,…. Power.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH