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814. “Tell Me” 1. A Commissioner’s Request. “Tell me, I pray thee?” (Gen_24:23). 2. A Conquered One’s Plea. “Tell me, I pray thee thy name?” (Gen_32:29). 3. A Leader’s Demand. “Tell me what thou hast done?” (Jos_7:19). 4. A Temptress’ Question. “Tell me, I pray thee?” (Jdg_16:6, Jdg_16:10, Jdg_16:13). 5. A Prophet’s Inquiry. “Tell me … Continue reading “0833. 814. “Tell Me””

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812. “Take Heed to the Sure Word of Prophecy” 1. Because of what it is. Jehovah says it is “My Word” (Isa_55:11). It is His Word because He is its Author, because it reveals Himself through it, and it is His message to us. 2. Because of what it promises. “I will hasten My Word … Continue reading “0831. 812. “Take Heed to the Sure Word of Prophecy””

811. Swallowed Up! The word katapino means to swallow up, rendered “Drowned” and “Devour” under points 5 and 6. 1. An Over Nice Critic. “Swallow a camel” (Mat_23:24). 2. A Defunct Enemy. “Death is swallowed up in victory” (1Co_15:54). 3. A Discouraged Believer. “Swallowed up with overmuch sorrow” (2Co_2:7). 4. A Mortal Immortalised. “Swallowed up … Continue reading “0829. 811. Swallowed Up!”

809. “Sure Things” 1. A Sure Revelation in God’s Word. “The sure word of prophecy” (2Pe_1:19). 2. A Sure Promise to Faith. “Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end that the promise might be sure to all” (Rom_4:16). 3. A Sure Election and Calling by adding to faith … Continue reading “0827. 809. “Sure Things””

810. Surprises Of Certain Persons 1. Balaam was surprised to hear the ass speak—Num_22:28. 2. Jonah was surprised to find lodgings in the belly of the sea monster—Jon_1:17. 3. Nathanael was surprised to hear that the Lord had seen him under the fig tree—Joh_1:48. 4. Zacchaeus nearly tumbled off his perch when the Lord told … Continue reading “0828. 810. Surprises”

808. Suppositions “They Supposed” Act_21:29 Nine-tenths of surmisings about others are born of suppositions, and the other tenth comes from prejudice. 1. The disciples supposed Christ was a ghost, but it was Himself—Mar_6:49. 2. Christ was supposed to be the son of Joseph—Luk_3:23. 3. Christ’s parents supposed He was with them—Luk_2:44. 4. Mary supposed Christ … Continue reading “0826. 808. Suppositions”

806. “Such” The distinctiveness of designated ones and things. 1. “Such a voice” of appreciation was heard on the Mount of Transfiguration when the Father commended the Son (2Pe_1:17). 2. “Such a High Priest” we have as described as being “holy, harmless, and undefiled” (Heb_7:25-26). 3. “Such power” was made manifest in Christ, that the … Continue reading “0824. 806. “Such””

807. “Suddenly” God is never before time, nor after, but He oftentimes acts suddenly. 1. A Sudden Revival. Cleansing and consecration characterised the revival in the time of Hezekiah, and of that revival it is said, “The thing was done suddenly” (2Ch_29:36). 2. A Sudden Arrival. When Christ was born in Bethlehem, and the angel … Continue reading “0825. 807. “Suddenly””

804. “Strong” “The Lord Is Strong and Mighty” (Psa_24:8) What the Lord is to His people as the Strong One. 1. “A Strong Rock” for defence to save (Psa_31:2-3). 2. “A Strong Tower” to protect from “the enemy” (Psa_61:3). 3. “A Strong Habitation” to home for comfort and protection (Psa_71:3). 4. “A Strong Refuge” to … Continue reading “0822. 804. “Strong””