The Intensity of His Approval "And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of Heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I" (Gen_22:11). "And He said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast … Continue reading “0653. The Intensity of His Approval”
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0650. The Intensity of His Compassion
The Intensity of His Compassion "And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" (Act_9:4-5). This passage will show you the compassion of Christ, which was so intense that He cried, not merely, "Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" but He cried, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest … Continue reading “0650. The Intensity of His Compassion”
0651. The Intensity of His Service
The Intensity of His Service "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I hare gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not" (Mat_23:37). First of all, the intensity of Christ is seen in … Continue reading “0651. The Intensity of His Service”
0648. Jehovah-Shammah
Jehovah-Shammah "It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be (Jehovah-Shammah) The Lord is there" (Eze_48:35). Ezekiel has given a picture of the rebuilding of the Temple, and of the glory of restored Jerusalem. All of this prophecy awaits our Lord’s return. The very last word … Continue reading “0648. Jehovah-Shammah”
0649. The Divine Intensity
The Divine Intensity The intensity of Christ is shown by the repetition of words. For instance, in the first division "INTENSE IN HIS COMPASSION," the passage reads: "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" The repetition of the word "Saul" marks the intensity. This repetition occurs in each of the seven divisions. It is "Jerusalem! Jerusalem!" … Continue reading “0649. The Divine Intensity”
0647. Jehovah-Tsidkenu
Jehovah-Tsidkenu "In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; * * In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, Jehovah-tsidkenu, the Lord our righteousness" (Jer_33:16). In Jer_23:6 the name of … Continue reading “0647. Jehovah-Tsidkenu”
0645. Jehovah-Shalom
Jehovah-Shalom "Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord and called it Jehovah-shalom; unto this day it is yet in Ophrah" (Jdg_6:24). The story of Gideon is well worth repeating. Israel had been delivered into the hands of Midian for seven years. Their bondage was so severe that the children of Israel had made … Continue reading “0645. Jehovah-Shalom”
0646. Jehovah-Mekadishkem
Jehovah-Mekadishkem "Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily My Sabbath ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am (Jehovah-mekadishkem) the Lord that doth sanctify you" (Exo_31:13). Sanctification is a word that is abused, and yet it is a … Continue reading “0646. Jehovah-Mekadishkem”
0643. Jehovah-Ropheca
Jehovah-Ropheca "If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee which I brought upon the Egyptians: for I am (Jehovah-ropheca), … Continue reading “0643. Jehovah-Ropheca”
0644. Jehovah-Nissi
Jehovah-Nissi "And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi; (the Lord my banner)" (Exo_17:15). Exo_17:8-15. Amalek was fighting with Israel in Rephidim. Moses said unto Joshua, "Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek; to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of … Continue reading “0644. Jehovah-Nissi”