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Luk_19:41, Luk_19:42. The Sinner’s Day "And when he was come near he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes."’97Luk_19:41, Luk_19:42. Of Jesus it was predicted that he … Continue reading “804. LUK 19:41, LUK 19:42. THE SINNER’S DAY”

Joh_9:4. Diligent Working "I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work."’97Joh_9:4. These are. the words of the Lord Jesus, in reference to his own personal ministry and work. The Lord Jesus was not only an example of holiness, goodness, and benevolence’97but … Continue reading “802. JOH 9:4. DILIGENT WORKING”

Isa_40:6-8. Human Frailty and Perpetuity of the Divine Word "The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field," &c.’97Isa_40:6-8. In this sublime chapter the prophet is commissioned to proclaim comfort to God’s ancient people. This consolation is … Continue reading “803. ISA 40:6-8. HUMAN FRAILTY AND PERPETUITY OF THE DIVINE WORD”

Heb_11:16. Heaven The Country Of The Christian’s Desire. "But now, they desire a better country; that is, an heavenly."’97Heb_11:16. The apostle, having referred to the heroic faith and holy lives of several of the Old Testament saints, then pronounces the manner in which they finished their earthly course. "These all died in faith." This had … Continue reading “800. HEB 11:16. HEAVEN THE COUNTRY OF THE CHRISTIAN’S DESIRE.”

Jer_15:9. Death in the Midst of Life "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day."’97Jer_15:9. Our text we select irrespective of the literal application of it when uttered by the prophet. The word of God contains a great amount of metaphorical representations. In this figurative style of speech most of the prophets abounded, … Continue reading “801. JER 15:9. DEATH IN THE MIDST OF LIFE”

2Co_4:18. Temporal and Eternal Things "While we. look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."’972Co_4:18. Our subject embraces all that is comprehensive and important to man. It relates both, to … Continue reading “798. 2CO 4:18. TEMPORAL AND ETERNAL THINGS”

Exo_32:29. Immediate Devotedness to God "Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord."’97Exo_32:29. The literal history of the text is gathered from the preceding part, of which the text is the conclusion. Israel had grievously sinned; the wrath of God waxed hot against them. The sons of Levi were to be the messengers of his vengeance. And … Continue reading “799. EXO 32:29. IMMEDIATE DEVOTEDNESS TO GOD”

Mat_19:20. a New Year’s Personal Inquiry "What lack I yet?"’97Mat_19:20. The case of the ruler, to which the text calls our attention, is one of very great interest and importance. The inquirer was a man possessing extensive moral qualities,’97one of general consistent demeanor,’97one who was earnest in his application,’97reverent towards Christ, and who called forth … Continue reading “796. MAT 19:20. A NEW YEAR’S PERSONAL INQUIRY”

2Ki_4:26. a New Year’s Friendly Interrogation "Is it well with thee? Is it well with thy husband? Is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well."’972Ki_4:26. Our subject takes us back to the time of the prophet Elisha. The holy prophet of God often had to pass in his journeys through a … Continue reading “797. 2KI 4:26. A NEW YEAR’S FRIENDLY INTERROGATION”

Eph_5:15. Admonitory Counsels For The Concluding Year. [Part 1.] "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," &c.’97Eph_5:15. The text is an exhortation of the apostle Paul to the members of the Ephesian church. It is an exhortation relative to practical Christianity, and is equally necessary and important to us as … Continue reading “794. EPH 5:15. ADMONITORY COUNSELS FOR THE CONCLUDING YEAR. [PART 1.]”