The Happy Meeting "And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held Him by the feet, and worshipped Him" (Mat_28:9). The Lord Jesus had His eye upon the dear women who had been so faithful to Him. They had been the last at the … Continue reading “1552. The Happy Meeting”
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1550. The Women Assured
The Women Assured "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay" (Mat_28:5-6). The angels of God hold a very prominent place in … Continue reading “1550. The Women Assured”
1548. An Angel's Majestic Power
An Angel's Majestic Power "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it" (Mat_28:2). Some men have doubted the fact that Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the fish, … Continue reading “1548. An Angel's Majestic Power”
1549. The Quailing of the Guard
The Quailing of the Guard "And for fear of Him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men" (Mat_28:4). The keepers doubtless were not anticipating the events of that first Easter morn. The day was about to break, and the guard were wearied, perhaps disgusted, with the thought of watching a lifeless and silent … Continue reading “1549. The Quailing of the Guard”
1546. Scenes of the Resurrection
Scenes of the Resurrection Mat_27:62 to Mat_28:20 An Unheard-of Request (Mat_27:64). An Angel's Majestic Power (Mat_28:2). The Quailing of the Guard (Mat_28:4). The Women Assured (Mat_28:5-6). The Women Commissioned (Mat_28:7). The Happy Meeting (Mat_28:9). The Final Command (Mat_28:18-20). There are many sermons preached on the resurrection of Christ and we do not know that we … Continue reading “1546. Scenes of the Resurrection”
1547. An Unheard of Request
An Unheard of Request "Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night, and steal Him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first" (Mat_27:64). After the burial of Christ, the chief … Continue reading “1547. An Unheard of Request”
1545. The Message of the Open Window
The Message of the Open Window "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and the Coming One will come, and will not tarry" (Heb_10:36-37, \1911 Bible). There are some special things which the open window seems to … Continue reading “1545. The Message of the Open Window”
1543. The Result of the Closed Window
The Result of the Closed Window "But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins" (2Pe_1:9). There were not many windows in Babylon open towards Jerusalem, even as to-day there are not many. The result of these closed windows is … Continue reading “1543. The Result of the Closed Window”
1544. The Opponents of the Open Window
The Opponents of the Open Window "Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the Truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith" (2Ti_3:8). When Daniel opened his window towards Jerusalem he did it against the direct command of the king. He was opposed bitterly by the rulers and leaders … Continue reading “1544. The Opponents of the Open Window”
1541. The Open Window Explained
The Open Window Explained "We have also the prophetic Word made sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed in your hearts, as unto a lamp that shineth in a dark place till the day dawn and the day-star arise" (2Pe_1:19, \1911 Bible). It was through an open window that Daniel looked out toward … Continue reading “1541. The Open Window Explained”