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58. “Be Not Afraid” 1. “Be not afraid” when Christ says, “It is I” (Mat_14:27). 2. “Be not afraid” when He says, “Arise” (Mat_17:7). 3. “Be not afraid” when told to “go” and “tell” (Mat_28:10). 4. “Be not afraid “when Christ says, “Believe” (Mar_5:36). 5. “Be not afraid” of what may happen, provided God is … Continue reading “0061. 58. “Be Not Afraid””

59. “Be Strong” God’s commands are His promises, which enable us to carry out His precepts. 1. “Be strong” to possess God’s possessions, as He urged upon Joshua—Jos_1:6. 2. “Be strong” to obey Jehovah’s commands, by unfaltering response to them—Jos_1:7. 3. “Be strong” in the face of difficulties, because the Lord is with us to … Continue reading “0062. 59. “Be Strong””

56. Believer’s Outlook Briefly summarised, we may say there is a sevenfold outlook of blessing before the believer. 1. We shall “meet” Christ—1Th_4:17, and that means, as the word “meet” suggests, we shall be caught up to meet Him in the air, and come back with Him to the earth. 2. We shall “see Him … Continue reading “0059. 56. Believer’s Outlook”

57. “Be Sober” Frequently we are exhorted to “be sober,” to “think soberly” (Rom_12:3), and to “live soberly” (Tit_2:12). 1. “Be… Sober” in all the spheres of life, that the office filled may be commended—1Ti_3:2. 2. “Be Sober” in wakefulness, and not allow the sleep of slothfulness to mar us—1Th_5:6. 3. “Be Sober,” and put … Continue reading “0060. 57. “Be Sober””

55. Believers Are Called 1. “Children” for kinship—1Jn_3:1-2, R.V. 2. “Saints” for holiness—1Co_1:2. 3. “Christians” for identification—Act_11:26. 4. “Brethren” for fellowship—Heb_2:11. 5. “Sheep” for character—Joh_10:3. 6. “Servants” for employment—Matt. xxv 14 7. “Friends” for companionship—Joh_15:15. When we are called anything, we are supposed to be true to what we are called. By: DR. F. E. … Continue reading “0058. 55. Believers Are Called”

53. Behold the Christ 1. “Behold My Servant” (Mat_12:18). See Him in His life, labour, and love. 2. “Behold the Lamb” (Joh_1:29, Joh_1:36). See Him in His sinlessness and sacrifice. 3. “Behold the Man” (Joh_19:5). See Him in His beauty and sympathy. 4. “Behold the Sower” (Mat_13:3). See Him in words, works, and faithfulness. 5. … Continue reading “0056. 53. Behold the Christ”

54. Believers Are 1. Saved from condemnation—Rom_8:1. 2. Accepted in the Beloved—Eph_1:6. 3. Made meet for the inheritance—Col_1:12. 4. Sanctified in Christ—1Co_1:2. 5. Sealed with the Holy Spirit—Eph_1:13, R.V. 6. Possessors of eternal life—1Jn_5:12. 7. Blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings—Eph_1:3. Here are riches indeed! By: DR. F. E. MARSH

51. “Before God” 1. “Righteous before God” (Luk_1:6). 2. “Favour before God” (Act_7:46). 3. “Memorial before God” (Act_10:4). 4. “Present before God” (Act_10:33). 5. Truth “before God” (Gal_1:20). 6. “Acceptable before God” (1Ti_5:4). 7. Charged “before God” (1Ti_5:21). By: DR. F. E. MARSH

52. Believer’s Calling God called Abram from the land of idolatry to go with Himself to a land of promise—Heb_11:8. See from Deuteronomy 8 what kind of land it was. Those who believe in Christ are called— 1. From the darkness of sin and ignorance, to the knowledge and light of God—1Pe_2:9. 2. From the … Continue reading “0055. 52. Believer’s Calling”

50. “Began to Be—” 1. A Mighty Hunter. “Began to be a mighty hunter” (Gen_10:8). 2. An Amazed Saviour. “Began to be sore amazed” (Mar_14:33). 3. A Perplexed Band. “Began to be sorrowful, and to say… Is it I?” (Mar_14:19). 4. A Wilful Bankrupt. “Began to be in want” (Luk_15:14) 5. A Mutual Joy. “They … Continue reading “0053. 50. “Began to Be—””