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Zec_12:10. The Spirit of Grace and Supplications "And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be … Continue reading “783. ZEC 12:10. THE SPIRIT OF GRACE AND SUPPLICATIONS”

1Pe_2:21. The Sufferings of Jesus "Christ also suffered for us."’971Pe_2:21. Every word in the text is important. The person spoken of is Christ; God’s anointed Son; the Messiah of Israel; the salvation of the Gentiles; the joy of the earth; and the glory of heaven. That to which the text refers is deeply interesting: "He … Continue reading “784. 1PE 2:21. THE SUFFERINGS OF JESUS”

Deu_24:18. The Necessary Remembrance "But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and the Lord thy God redeemed thee thence."’97Deu_24:18. It is said of the Israelites, that they greatly multiplied in the land of Egypt, so that they became exceedingly mighty, and the land was filled with them. Joseph, the friend and … Continue reading “781. DEU 24:18. THE NECESSARY REMEMBRANCE”

Joh_14:15. Affectionate Obedience "If ye love me, keep my commandments."’97Joh_14:15. Our text is a part of the Saviour’s address to his disciples before he left them. Every word therefore has a peculiar weight and solemnity connected with it. He designed each sentence to be treasured up, that after his decease they might be remembered, and … Continue reading “782. JOH 14:15. AFFECTIONATE OBEDIENCE”

Eph_5:1, Eph_5:2. The Offering And Sacrifice Of Christ. "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children: and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour."’97Eph_5:1, Eph_5:2. The text contains a glorious exhibition of both doctrine and … Continue reading “779. EPH 5:1, EPH 5:2. THE OFFERING AND SACRIFICE OF CHRIST.”

Zec_13:7. The Awakened Sword "Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of Hosts; smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones"’97Zec_13:7. Our text contains a most solemn and affecting prophecy of the Saviour’s sufferings. … Continue reading “780. ZEC 13:7. THE AWAKENED SWORD”

Ezr_8:22. Seeking the Lord, and Its Advantages "The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him, but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him."’97Ezr_8:22. Our text contains a great scriptural truth, applicable to all ages, countries, and persons. It is a truth which is corroborated … Continue reading “777. EZR 8:22. SEEKING THE LORD, AND ITS ADVANTAGES”

Act_8:30. Reading the Scriptures "Understandest thou what thou readest."’97Act_8:30. Our text relates to a distinguished individual, a Jewish proselyte, who was the prime minister of the Queen of Ethiopia; and was now returning to his own country, after observing the Jewish festivals at Jerusalem. Reading in his chariot, his mind was occupied in perusing a … Continue reading “778. ACT 8:30. READING THE SCRIPTURES”

2Co_8:5. Consecration to the Lord "And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God."’972Co_8:5. The apostle is describing the benevolent conduct of the churches of Macedonia. They were afflicted and poor, but they were pious and liberal, 2Co_8:2; and … Continue reading “775. 2CO 8:5. CONSECRATION TO THE LORD”

Isa_44:5. Personal Religion "One shall say, I am the Lord’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel."’97Isa_44:5. It appears evident that the prophecy of the text relates to the conversion of the Gentiles to … Continue reading “776. ISA 44:5. PERSONAL RELIGION”