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434. “Holiness Unto the Lord” Exo_39:30 “Holy in all manner of life” (1Pe_1:15, R.V.). Murray M’Cheyne prayed, “Lord, make me as holy as it is possible for a child of Thine to be.” Such a prayer becomes all who pray. We do well to pray that we may be— 1. Holy in body, as expressed … Continue reading “0441. 434. “Holiness Unto the Lord””

435. “Holy” (“Hagios”) “Hagios” denotes that which is sacred, set apart, consecrated. The use of “holy” as applied to the redeemed is far-reaching and suggestive. 1. Holy Ones, who are called “saints” (Rom_1:7). Not called “to be saints,” but “called saints.” The words “to be” are not in original. Believers are named “saints” by God, … Continue reading “0442. 435. “Holy” (“Hagios”)”

432. “His” Elihu’s Testimony The things that belonged to God are expressively expressed in Job_36:22 to Job_37:24. 1. “His power” (Job_36:22). Might of God. 2. “His way” (Job_36:23). Method of God. 3. “His work” (Job_36:24). Skill of God. 4. “His years” (Job_36:26). Eternity of God. 5. “His tabernacle” (Job_36:29). Dwelling of God. 6. “His light” … Continue reading “0439. 432. “His””

433. “Hold Fast” 1. An Ideal Believer. “Hold fast that which is good” (1Th_5:21). 2. A Faithful Witness. “Holding fast the faithful word” (Tit_1:9). 3. A Tenacious Evangelist. “Hold fast the form of sound words” (2Ti_1:13). 4. A Cleaving Confessor. “Hold fast our confession” (Heb_4:14, R.V.). 5. An Expectant Waiter. “Hold fast the confession of … Continue reading “0440. 433. “Hold Fast””

430. Hindrances “What Did Hinder You?” Gal_5:7 “The water is not hot for the bath.” So said a servant maid, after the fire in the kitchen grate had been burning for some hours, and in calling attention to what she said was the cause, she held up a piece of coal, and said the coal … Continue reading “0438. 430. Hindrances”

428. “He Will… Come” Heb_10:37 1. Because He has said so. “I will come again and receive you to Myself” (Joh_14:3). 2. Because He is needed. “When He shall come to be glorified in His saints” (2Th_1:10). 3. Because He wants to. “Behold I come quickly” (Rev_22:12). 4. Because the Father hath so purposed. “God … Continue reading “0436. 428. “He Will… Come””

429. “Himself” Christ Is the Embodiment, Expression, and Example of Love 1. Love’s Satisfaction. “When He had by Himself purged (atoned for) our sins” (Heb_1:3). 2. Love’s Substitution. “Gave Himself for me” (Gal_2:20). 3. Love’s Intention. “Gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity” (Tit_2:14). 4. Love’s Work. “Once in the … Continue reading “0437. 429. “Himself””

426. “He Shall Be Great” Luk_1:32 Some of the great things in the great Lord are found in His great love. 1. Great God in Being. “Our great God and Saviour” (Tit_2:13, R.V., margin). 2. Great Love in Action. “Great love wherewith He hath loved us” (Eph_2:4). 3. Great Salvation in Blessing. “So great salvation” … Continue reading “0434. 426. “He Shall Be Great””

427. “He Spake” “Never Man Spake Like This Man” (Joh_7:46) Frequently in John’s Gospel we read, “He spake” and “Jesus spake,” which illustrates the head text. Mark the importance of His utterance and the themes to which He refers. 1. Christ’s Resurrection. “He spake of the temple of His body” (Joh_2:21). 2. Christ’s Pre-knowledge. “He … Continue reading “0435. 427. “He Spake””

425. “He Hath” God’s Acts Declared in Luk_1:48-54 1. Regard. “He hath regarded… the low estate of His hand-maiden.” 2. Recognition. “He that is mighty hath done to me great things.” 3. Power. “He hath shewed strength with His arm.” 4. Victory. “He hath scattered the proud.” 5. Humiliation. “He hath put down the mighty … Continue reading “0433. 425. “He Hath””