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Rom_16:3, Rom_16:4. Priscilla and Aquila "Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus: who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles."’97Rom_16:3, Rom_16:4. Happy is the sight, when we see persons united in the bonds of natural relationship also … Continue reading “735. ROM 16:3, ROM 16:4. PRISCILLA AND AQUILA”

2Co_11:23-29. The Trials and Sufferings of the Apostle Paul. [No. IV.] "Are ye ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one," &c.’972Co_11:23-29. Paul, though so remarkably … Continue reading “732. 2CO 11:23-29. THE TRIALS AND SUFFERINGS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. [NO. IV.]”

2Ti_4:6-9. Paul’s Waiting for Martyrdom. [No. V.] "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the … Continue reading “733. 2TI 4:6-9. PAUL’S WAITING FOR MARTYRDOM. [NO. V.]”

Act_9:19-30. The Apostle Paul. [No. II.] "And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he. preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."’97Act_9:19-30. In our last discourse we followed the history of Saul of Tarsus to … Continue reading “730. ACT 9:19-30. THE APOSTLE PAUL. [NO. II.]”

2Co_11:22. History of Paul. [No. III.] As a Preacher and Writer "In labors more abundant."’972Co_11:22. In our last discourse, we traced the life of the apostle, from the period of his conversion, to the time that Barnabas sought him, and took him with him to Antioch, where they labored together in that city, for a … Continue reading “731. 2CO 11:22. HISTORY OF PAUL. [NO. III.]”

Act_7:58. Saul of Tarsus. [No. I.] "And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul."’97Act_7:58. Our text contains the first reference in the sacred writings to Saul of Tarsus, a man who was destined to be one of the most illustrious of Christian apostles. Yet here he is … Continue reading “729. ACT 7:58. SAUL OF TARSUS. [NO. I.]”

Act_7:59, Act_7:60. Stephen’s Character and Death "And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep."’97Act_7:59, Act_7:60. Our text records the death-scene of one … Continue reading “727. ACT 7:59, ACT 7:60. STEPHEN’S CHARACTER AND DEATH”

Act_8:5-13. Philip and the Gospel in Samaria "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did."’97Act_8:5-13. Our text contains an historical account of the introduction of the gospel … Continue reading “728. ACT 8:5-13. PHILIP AND THE GOSPEL IN SAMARIA”

Joh_1:45. Nathanael "Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph," &c.’97Joh_1:45. Very little is said of Nathanael in the New Testament history. It is generally supposed that he had two names; and that he … Continue reading “725. JOH 1:45. NATHANAEL”

Joh_3:1. Nicodemus "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews."’97Joh_3:1. John is the only Evangelist who takes notice of Nicodemus, or of his interview with the Redeemer; and yet to that interview we owe one of the most interesting and important lessons on spiritual religion, that the divine word … Continue reading “726. JOH 3:1. NICODEMUS”