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636. Peter’s Restoration 1. “Peter remembered the word of the Lord,” the prelude to restoration (Luk_22:61). 2. “Peter wept bitterly,” the accompaniment of restoration (Luk_22:62). 3. “Peter ran,” the urgency to restoration (Luk_24:12; Joh_20:4). 4. “Peter wondered,” the amazement of restoration (Luk_24:12). 5. Peter interviewed and old “Simon” not omitted, the searching to restoration—Luk_24:34; Mar_16:7. … Continue reading “0651. 636. Peter’s Restoration”

637. Phases of Prayer Prayer has many phases. 1. Self cries for help in distress, like those who are said to have cried unto the Lord—Psa_107:6, Psa_107:13, Psa_107:19, Psa_107:28. 2. The needy cry for personal aid when the need of adversity grips them—Neh_1:6, Neh_1:11. 3. The abiding one asks as Christ would plead—Joh_15:7. 4. The … Continue reading “0652. 637. Phases of Prayer”

635. Peter’s Experiences As Recorded in Acts 10 His experience may be summarised in connection with the uses of his name. 1. “Peter Went Up” (Act_10:9). Peter had a definite object in going to the housetop; it was to pray. Prayer to God preceded his vision from God. All good is ever born of prayer, … Continue reading “0650. 635. Peter’s Experiences”

633. Personal Pleas Psa_143:1-11 1. “Answer Me” of Prayer. 2. “Hear Me” of Urgency. 3. “Cause Me” of Alertness 4. “Cause Me” of Dependence. 5. “Deliver Me” of Defence. 6. “Lead Me” of Guidance. 7. “Quicken Me” of Revival By: DR. F. E. MARSH

634. Peter’s Backsliding Christ indicates that Peter was wrong in heart before he was wrong in act, for before he recorded utterances describing his backsliding, He said, “When thou art converted” and “I have prayed for thee that thy faith may not fail” (Luk_22:32). Satan sifted Peter in his subtle service, and Peter lost the— … Continue reading “0649. 634. Peter’s Backsliding”

632. Personal Possessions—”Whose” 1. Personal Sins. “Whose mouth,” etc. (Rom_3:14). 2. Personal Vicariousness. “By whose stripes ye were healed” (1Pe_2:24). 3. Personal Forgiveness. “Whose iniquities are forgiven” (Rom_4:7). 4. Personal Faith. “Whose faith follow” (Heb_13:7). 5. Personal Record. “Whose names are in the Book of Life” (Php_4:3). 6. Personal Property. “Whose I am” (Act_27:23). 7. … Continue reading “0647. 632. Personal Possessions—”Whose””

630. Perfection of Christ In John 10 1. A Perfect Character. “The Good Shepherd” (Joh_10:14). 2. Perfect Knowledge. “I know My sheep” (Joh_10:14). 3. A Perfect Sacrifice. “I lay down My life for the sheep” (Joh_10:15). 4. Perfect Obedience. “This commandment have I received,” etc. (Joh_10:18). 5. A Perfect Gift. “I give unto them eternal … Continue reading “0645. 630. Perfection of Christ”

631. Perish 1. A Sad Condition. “Ready to perish” (Deu_26:5). 2. A Startling Cry. “Master, Master, we perish” (Luk_8:24). 3. A Supplying Love. “Should not perish” (Joh_3:15-16). 4. A Predicted Substitute. “One die… nation not perish” (Joh_11:50). 5. An Assuring Word. “Shall not perish” (Joh_10:28). 6. A Gracious Waiting. “Not willing any should perish” (2Pe_3:9). … Continue reading “0646. 631. Perish”

628. “People of God” 1Pe_2:10 The above is one of the designations by which believers are called. 1. Their Past History. “Which were not a people” (1Pe_2:10). To remember what we were, is to make us appreciate what we are. 2. Their Present Position. “But are now the people of God” (1Pe_2:10). Since He owns … Continue reading “0643. 628. “People of God””

629. “Perfect Heart” “Perfect” is rendered “full” in Rth_2:12; “made ready” in 1Ki_6:7; “just” in Pro_11:1; and “whole” in Amo_1:6. 1. A Sad Want. “Not with a perfect heart” (2Ch_25:2). 2. A Holy Requirement. “Let your heart be perfect” (1Ki_8:61). 3. A Prevailing Plea. “I have walked before Thee with a perfect heart” (2Ki_20:3). 4. … Continue reading “0644. 629. “Perfect Heart””