463. “In Vain” 1. “Labour in vain” (Job_9:29; Isa_49:4). Work without God is always profitless, and brings benefit to none. 2. “Watch in vain” (Psa_127:1). Human measures need Divine might. 3. “Medicines… in vain” (Jer_46:11). Human productions cannot heal sinful maladies. 4. “Believed in vain” (1Co_15:2). The fact of Christ’s resurrection is the basis of … Continue reading “0471. 463. “In Vain””
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0472. 464. “I See”
464. “I See” What a Number of Persons We Find Exclaiming “I See.” 1. The “I see” of Jeremiah the prophet—Jer_1:11, Jer_1:13. 2. The “I see” of the King of Babylon—Dan_3:25. 3. Of the Blind man—Mar_8:24. 4. Of the servant—Joh_18:26. 5. Of Stephen—Act_7:56. 6. Of Paul—Rom_7:23. 7. Of the other blind man—Joh_9:25. By: DR. F. … Continue reading “0472. 464. “I See””
0469. 461. In the Dumps, and Out of Them
461. In the Dumps, and Out of Them “Why Art Thou Cast Down O My Soul” Psa_42:5-6 Dr. H. Montgomery, of Belfast, once saw nine boys arm in arm walking along a street. They had recently been brought to Christ, and they were singing this chorus: “Down in the dumps I’ll never go, That’s where … Continue reading “0469. 461. In the Dumps, and Out of Them”
0470. 462. “In the Night”
462. “In the Night” 1. The Suffering Saviour. “In the night season” (Psa_22:2); “My sore ran in the night” (Psa_77:2). 2. The Succouring Helper. “Spake the Lord to Paul in the night” (Act_18:9). 3. The Gladdening God. “Who giveth songs in the night” (Job_35:10). 4. The Safe Leader. “Fire to give light in the night” … Continue reading “0470. 462. “In the Night””
0468. 460. Intercession
460. Intercession “Intercessions” 1Ti_2:1 The highest form of prayer is intercession for others, and the most effective ministry is that which we exercise for others’ benefit. The following are a few cases of noble intercessors who prayed for blessing upon others. 1. Moses, the self-abnegator, who was willing to be blotted out from the Lord’s … Continue reading “0468. 460. Intercession”
0466. 458. Inness of Things
458. Inness of Things The Greek preposition “en,” generally translated “in,” occurs thirty-five times in Ephesians in relation to Christ and the believer. 1. “In Christ Jesus” occurs seven times (Eph_1:1; Eph_2:6-7 R.V., 10, 13; Eph_3:6, R.V., 21). “Christ Jesus” is the anointed and anointing Saviour. 2. “In Christ” is found five times (Eph_1:3, Eph_1:10, … Continue reading “0466. 458. Inness of Things”
0467. 459. “In No Wise”
459. “In No Wise” Sometimes “In no wise” is given “In no case” (Mat_5:20), “not” (Mat_24:2), “neither” (Mar_13:19), “not in any wise” (Mar_13:31), “by any means” (Luk_10:19), “never” (Joh_6:35), “no” (Heb_8:12; Heb_10:17), and “not at all” (Rev_21:25). In the original in the above Scriptures it is the double negative (ov un), which, as Bullinger points … Continue reading “0467. 459. “In No Wise””
0464. 456. “In His Sight”
456. “In His Sight” 1. Condemnation. “No flesh justified in His sight” (Rom_3:20). 2. Comprehension. “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight” (Heb_4:13). 3. Consecration. “Well-pleasing in His sight” (Heb_13:21). 4. Conduct. “Do those things that are pleasing in His sight” (1Jn_3:22). By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0465. 457. “In the Sight”
457. “In the Sight” 1. Character. “Great in the sight of the Lord” (Luk_1:15). 2. Confession. “Right in the sight of God” (Act_4:19). 3. Confusion. “Not right in the sight of God” (Act_8:21). 4. Conscience. “Conscience in the sight of God” (2Co_4:2). 5. Care. “Care for you in the sight of God” (2Co_7:12). 6. Charge. … Continue reading “0465. 457. “In the Sight””
0463. 455. Indispensable Things
455. Indispensable Things Talking with an aged saint, poor in this world’s goods, but rich in faith, she remarked, “There are a great many things I can do without.” Playfully I said, “Can you do without Jesus?” “No, no,” she exclaimed; “ten thousand times no!” Her exclamation reminded me of a Bible reading, which is … Continue reading “0463. 455. Indispensable Things”