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Wilderness Testings "Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness" (Heb_3:8). It is not difficult to discover the hand of the evil one, behind the many temptings in the wilderness journeyings. Satan never has been one to work in the limelight. He covers his real identity; he … Continue reading “0743. Wilderness Testings”

The Resurrection and Ascension "That ye may know * * the exceeding greatness of His power * * when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand" (Eph_1:18-20). 1. The Resurrection a Proof of Christ’s Victory over Satan. When the Lord was dead and buried, then the high priest … Continue reading “0740. The Resurrection and Ascension”

Satan’s Strategies Against Israel The people of God, Israel, are so closely aligned with God, Himself, that the attempts that satan launched against the one, would certainly be against the other. Thus, the study on "The Strategies of Satan against the Seed," has already covered some of the distinctive points that could, otherwise, have been … Continue reading “0741. Satan's Strategies Against Israel”

The Nigh Death in Gethsemane "My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death" (Mat_26:38). 1. Satan Gathers His Forces. What could not be quickly done could, perhaps, be consummated by long prepared and perfect strategy. Satan had strong vassals to his aid. The scribes and Pharisees were helpers of his cause. Christ once had said … Continue reading “0738. The Nigh Death in Gethsemane”

The Crucifixion "When he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified" (Mat_27:26). 1. The Gathering Storm. "Then the high priests and the scribes sought how they might deliver Him." "They went about to slay Him." The harvest of intrigue was ripe. The "leaders of the people" but awaited one who would lead them … Continue reading “0739. The Crucifixion”

The Attempted Murder at Nazareth "They * * rose up * * and led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong" (Luk_4:29). Soon after the temptation Jesus went to His home town of Nazareth. He, Who for years had been "the carpenter" returned … Continue reading “0736. The Attempted Murder at Nazareth”

The Storm at Sea "There arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the wares: But He was asleep" (Mat_8:24). 1. Our key verse describes a wonderful scene. Upon the quiet waves of Galilee rode a small boat–a boat made historic, because, within its rugged hull lay the Lord … Continue reading “0737. The Storm at Sea”

The Temptation "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" (Mat_4:1). 1. The Intervening Years. Following the slaughter of the innocents and the flight of Joseph, God, in His wondrous Book passes over thirty years of time while Christ was growing to maturity. Only once we … Continue reading “0735. The Temptation”

Satan’s Strategies Against the Son of God It may be well to very briefly review the general purport of the previous study. This having been done, note the transcendent glory of the birth of Christ: 1. The Birth of Christ Announced by Gabriel. The centuries sped on their way. Four thousand years had passed since … Continue reading “0733. Satan's Strategies Against the Son of God”

The Slaughter of the Children "Then Herod * * sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under" (Mat_2:16). 1. Joseph’s Great Fear. The Seed had come, and satan now must soon be bruised. Surely none knew this better than … Continue reading “0734. The Slaughter of the Children”