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453. “In the Mount” 1. A Substitute Provided. “In the mount it shall be provided” (Gen_22:14, R.V.). 2. A Pattern Given. “Make… after… pattern showed thee in the mount” (Exo_25:40; Exo_26:30; Exo_27:8; Heb_8:5). 3. A Meeting Place. “Met him in the mount of God” (Exo_4:27). 4. A Revelation Communicated. “Moses was in the mount” (Exo_24:18). … Continue reading “0461. 453. “In the Mount””

454. Indicators Indicators along the track of time of the believer’s approach to the eternal city. Some of the indicators are: 1. The failure of natural powers—Ecc_12:1-7. 2. The ripening of Christian character—2Ti_4:7. 3. The believer’s inner consciousness that his work is finished—2Ti_4:7. 4. Some special message from God—Isa_38:1. 5. A longing to be in … Continue reading “0462. 454. Indicators”

451. “In Christ” and “in the Lord” The expression “in Christ” and “in the Lord” in Romans 16. 1. Phebe is to be received “in the Lord.” 2. Priscilla and Aquila are to be greeted as “helpers in Christ Jesus.” 3. Andronicus and Junia are recognised by the apostle as being “in Christ before me.” … Continue reading “0459. 451. “In Christ” and “in the Lord””

452. “Incline Thine Ear” The meaning of the Hebrew word for “incline” is “to stretch out,” that is, to turn aside and give special attention to the suppliant. Natah is rendered “stretched out” in Exo_6:6; Isa_9:12, Isa_9:17, Isa_9:21; and “turn aside” in Isa_30:11. 1. Confidence. “Thou wilt hear me, O God: incline Thine ear unto … Continue reading “0460. 452. “Incline Thine Ear””

450. Inabilities The word “dunamai” is variously rendered in the following Scriptures. Sometimes “can,” but we have given it “not able” in each case. 1. Inability to Change. “Not able to make one hair white,” etc. (Mat_5:36). 2. Inability to Serve two Masters. “Not able to serve two masters… God and mammon” (Mat_6:24). 3. Inability … Continue reading “0458. 450. Inabilities”

448. “If Any Man” The universality of Christ’s invitations and claims is comprehensively revealed in the sentence, “If any man,” as found in John’s Gospel. 1. Eternal Life. “If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever” (Joh_6:51). Eternal life has to do with the Being of God, and is the positive … Continue reading “0456. 448. “If Any Man””

449. Indwelling Christ 1. The Secret of Christ’s Life. “I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Gal_2:20). 2. The Power for Progress in Grace. “I will dwell in them and walk in them” (2Co_6:16). 3. The Cause of Fruitfulness. “I in you” (Joh_15:4). 4. The Illumination to Enlighten. “The Word of Christ … Continue reading “0457. 449. Indwelling Christ”

446. “I Am Persuaded” 1. Love’s Work. “I am persuaded… this tiling was not done in a corner” (Act_26:26). 2. Love’s Tenacity. “I am persuaded that neither life nor death,” etc. (Rom_8:38). 3. Love’s Preservation. “I am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him” (2Ti_1:12). By: DR. F. … Continue reading “0454. 446. “I Am Persuaded””

447. I Am with You” Hag_1:13 In the sphere of business, in the temple of worship, and in the home of industry, each is strengthened to do the work of the Lord; and the cause of all is because the Lord says, “I am with you.” He is with us— 1. As the Captain to … Continue reading “0455. 447. I Am with You””

445. “I Am Not” It is well to know what we are “not” as well as what we are. 1. John’s Repudiation. “I am not the Christ” (Joh_1:20). “I am not worthy” (Mat_3:11). 2. The Pharisee’s Pride. “I am not as other men are” (Luk_18:11). 3. Peter’s Denial. When he was said to be a … Continue reading “0453. 445. “I Am Not””