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Heb_11:8-10. Leading Features in Abraham’s History "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with … Continue reading “653. HEB 11:8-10. LEADING FEATURES IN ABRAHAM’S HISTORY”

Gen_12:6-9. Abram’s Journeyings "And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh: and the Canaanite was then in the land: and the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto … Continue reading “654. GEN 12:6-9. ABRAM’S JOURNEYINGS”

Gen_7:1. God’s Invitation to Enter the Ark "And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation."’97Gen_7:1. The text is connected with one of the most fearful judgments with which God ever visited the world. It relates to the … Continue reading “651. GEN 7:1. GOD’S INVITATION TO ENTER THE ARK”

Gen_11:32. Formalism and Procrastination Illustrated in Terah "And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran."’97Gen_11:32. Our text records a fact in the history of the father of Abram. Terah had dwelt in Ur of the Chaldees, and like those around him, was given up to idolatry. At … Continue reading “652. GEN 11:32. FORMALISM AND PROCRASTINATION ILLUSTRATED IN TERAH”

Gen_4:4. Abel, As an Example "And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering."’97Gen_4:4. "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying … Continue reading “649. GEN 4:4. ABEL, AS AN EXAMPLE”

Gen_6:8, Gen_6:9. Noah, an Example and Beacon "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God."’97Gen_6:8, Gen_6:9. No life was more eventful in itself, or can be more instructive and edifying to us, … Continue reading “650. GEN 6:8, GEN 6:9. NOAH, AN EXAMPLE AND BEACON”

Rev_11:15. The Universal Reign of Christ "And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever."’97Rev_11:15. This world was made by and for Christ. He was the Logos by … Continue reading “647. REV 11:15. THE UNIVERSAL REIGN OF CHRIST”

Gen_4:5, &c. History of Cain, As a Beacon "But unto Cain, and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell."’97Gen_4:5, &c. The depravity of the human heart was soon evidenced in the life and conduct of Cain. The leprosy of sin was rapidly conveyed from our first … Continue reading “648. GEN 4:5, &C. HISTORY OF CAIN, AS A BEACON”

Mat_21:15. What Children Should Do for Christ’s Cause Among the Dying Heathen "And the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David."’97Mat_21:15. It is not well to overlook the influence of children, or to neglect them in making our efforts for the universal diffusion of the gospel. Samuel ministered before … Continue reading “645. MAT 21:15. WHAT CHILDREN SHOULD DO FOR CHRIST’S CAUSE AMONG THE DYING HEATHEN”

Eze_37:1-6. Ezekiel’s Vision of Dry Bones By Rev. J. Weitbrecht, Missionary At Burdwan. "The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, and caused me to pass by them round about: … Continue reading “646. EZE 37:1-6. EZEKIEL’S VISION OF DRY BONES”