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667. Pride Study Could Be Divided Into 2, 3, or 4 The life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ are a standing rebuke to every form of pride to which we are subject. 1. Pride of Birth and Rank. “Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Mat_13:55). 2. Pride of Wealth. “The Son of Man … Continue reading “0682. 667. Pride”

665. Presence Psa_23:4 1. Redeeming presence for succour. “Angel of His presence” (Isa_63:9). 2. Resting presence for safety. “My presence shall… give thee rest” (Exo_33:14). 3. Rejoicing presence for joy. “In Thy presence is fullness of joy” (Psa_16:11). 4. Regarding presence for love. “Hide them in the secret of Thy presence” (Psa_31:20). 5. Restoring presence … Continue reading “0680. 665. Presence”

666. Price to Be Paid Benefit to others is always brought by a price that is paid. See how this is brought out in the Sacred Book. 1. The birth of Benjamin was at the cost of Rachel’s life—Gen_35:17-18, margin. 2. The sufferings of Joseph were the cost of his after-blessings to his brethren—Gen_45:5-11. 3. … Continue reading “0681. 666. Price to Be Paid”

663. Presence of the Lord His presence is a— 1. Searching presence to convict—Psa_139:7. 2. Saving presence to convert—Isa_63:9. 3. Separating presence to consecrate—Psa_31:20. 4. Settling presence to calm—Exo_33:14. 5. Satisfying presence to rejoice—Psa_16:11. 6. Supplying presence to refresh—Act_3:19. 7. Sanctifying presence to humble—1Co_1:26-31. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

664. “Precious Blood of Christ” 1. The Blood of Expiation to satisfy God’s claims—Lev_16:14, Lev_16:15. 2. The Blood of Atonement to cover the sinner’s guilt—Lev_16:15; Isa_6:7. 3. The Blood of Cleansing to remove the sinner’s defilement—Lev_14:7. 4. The Blood of Consecration to cause the sinner’s acceptance—Lev_1:1-9. 5. The Blood of Covenant to secure the sinner’s … Continue reading “0679. 664. “Precious Blood of Christ””

662. Pre-Millennial Coming of Christ Christ unmistakably taught there could be no Millennium until He returned. There is no more pathetic scene in the life of Christ than when He wept over the city of Jerusalem, and complained that the Jews had not received Him; the consequence was, their house was left unto them “desolate,” … Continue reading “0677. 662. Pre-Millennial Coming of Christ”

660. “Promise of the Father” Act_1:4 “The promise of the Father” may be read in three ways. 1. The promise given to Christ by the Father as the result of His atoning death—Joh_14:26; Joh_15:26. The Paschal Lamb secured the Pentecost of the Spirit. 2. The promise of the Spirit donates the gifts of the Spirit. … Continue reading “0675. 660. “Promise of the Father””

661. Precept and Promise 1. Acknowledgement and Direction. Precept: “In all thy ways acknowledge Him.” Promise: “He will direct thy paths” (Pro_3:6). 2. Delight and Bestowment. Precept: “Delight thyself in the Lord.” Promise: “He will give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psa_37:4). 3. Obedience and Satisfaction. Precept: “If ye be willing and obedient.” Promise: … Continue reading “0676. 661. Precept and Promise”

659. Praying for Others Two young people, a boy and girl, aged six and eight, were being put to bed by their mother, and she, like a good mother, saw that they prayed before they got into bed, but just before she had taken them to the bedroom, the boy had provoked his mother and … Continue reading “0674. 659. Praying for Others”

657. Prayer’s Effectiveness “The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working” (Jas_5:16). 1. Prayer accomplishes things, as Elijah demonstrated in obtaining the needed rain—Jas_5:17. 2. Prayer concentrates the mind upon a given object, as Nehemiah illustrates when he repaired the wall in the face of the opposition against him—Neh_4:9. 3. Prayer cleanses … Continue reading “0672. 657. Prayer’s Effectiveness”