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765. Sin Sin has a soul as well as a body. We have the contents of sin’s inness described in 1Co_5:9-11. 1. The “fornications” of unholy intercourse. 2. The “idolaters” of self-adulation. 3. The “adulterers” of sinful alliance. 4. The “effeminate” of personal abuse. 5. The “abusers” of beastly act. 6. The “thieves” of sacreligious … Continue reading “0783. 765. Sin”

763. Sin 1. Sin weakens the body, as inferred by Christ: “Go and sin no more,” to the impotent man (Joh_5:14). 2. Sin impairs the mind, as is illustrated in the King of Babylon—Dan_4:28-34. 3. Sin robs the soul, for its wages is death—Rom_6:23. 4. Sin mars the spirit, for it deceives those who are … Continue reading “0781. 763. Sin”

761. Sight of Sights 1. “We see Jesus” (Heb_2:9). 2. “Before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been set forth crucified” (Gal_3:1). 3. “Looking unto Jesus… who endured the Cross” (Heb_12:2). 4. “They shall look upon Me, whom they have pierced” (Zec_12:10). By: DR. F. E. MARSH

762. Silence Before the Lord The Hebrew word for silence and stillness is variously rendered in the following Scriptures, and is indicated in the words which are given in inverted commas; and the use of the word may be taken to indicate what silence before the Lord suggests. 1. Resting in the Lord. “Rest” in … Continue reading “0780. 762. Silence Before the Lord”

760. “Shut In” 1. Searching. Six times we have the phrase, “shut him up” or “shut him in” (Lev_13:4-5, Lev_13:21, Lev_13:26, Lev_13:31, Lev_13:33). If there was no doubt about a person having leprosy he was not shut up—Lev_13:11, but was shut out of the camp—Lev_13:46. Is there not a needs be to be shut in … Continue reading “0778. 760. “Shut In””

758. Shortness 1. A Self-righteous Man’s Rest. “The bed is shorter than a man can stretch himself” (Isa_28:20). 2. A Wicked Man’s Triumph. “The triumphing of the wicked is short” (Job_20:5). 3. The Sinner’s Deficiency. “Come short of the glory of God” (Rom_3:23). 4. A Sad Want. For a saint to “come short” of God’s … Continue reading “0776. 758. Shortness”

759. Shoulders 1. Redeemed Shoulders. “Upon their shoulders” (Exo_12:34). 2. Representative Shoulders. “Stones upon the shoulders” etc. (Exo_28:12). 3. Upholding Shoulders. “He shall dwell between His shoulders” (Deu_33:12). 4. Strong Shoulders. “He put them upon his shoulders” (Jdg_16:3). 5. Responsible Shoulders. “They bare it upon their shoulders” (Num_7:9). 6. Saving Shoulders. “He layeth it on … Continue reading “0777. 759. Shoulders”

757. Shook Off The Greek word apotinasso, rendered “shook off” in Act_28:5, is a cognate word to apotithemi. In connection with the latter term there are several things the believer is told to shake or put off. 1. The Works of Darkness—Rom_13:12. 2. Former Lusts—Eph_4:22. 3. Lying, etc.—Eph_4:25. 4. Anger, etc.—Col_3:8. 5. Every Weight—Heb_12:1. 6. … Continue reading “0775. 757. Shook Off”

755. “Shed” 1. Pursuit of the Sinner. “Their feet are swift to shed blood” (Rom_3:15). 2. Propitiation of the Saviour. “Blood… which is shed for many” (Mat_26:28). 3. Power of the Spirit.”He hath shed forth this” (Act_2:33). 4. Love of God in the Heart. “The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts,” etc. … Continue reading “0773. 755. “Shed””

756. Sheep 1. Straying sheep. “All we like sheep have gone astray” (Isa_53:6; 1Pe_2:25). 2. Sought sheep. “I have found my sheep” (Luk_15:6). 3. Kept sheep. “A keeper of sheep” (Gen_4:2). 4. Galled sheep. “He calleth His own sheep by name (Joh_10:3). 5. Purchased sheep. “Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep” (Joh_10:11). 6. … Continue reading “0774. 756. Sheep”