Biblia

512. MAT 13:24, &C. THE PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARES

Mat_13:24, &c. The Parable of the Wheat and Tares "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field," &c.’97Mat_13:24, &c. It is of great importance carefully to observe the Saviour’s interpretation of his own parables. For the want of this, … Continue reading “512. MAT 13:24, &C. THE PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARES”

510. MAT 7:24-27. THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS

Mat_7:24-27. The Wise and Foolish Builders "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock," &c.’97Mat_7:24-27. The Redeemer had just finished his inimitable Sermon on the Mount. He had been opening, in a comprehensive and distinct manner, the spiritual … Continue reading “510. MAT 7:24-27. THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS”

509. MAT 13:34. CHRIST’S PARABOLICAL MODE OF TEACHING

Mat_13:34. Christ’s Parabolical Mode of Teaching "All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables: and without a parable spake be not unto them."’97Mat_13:34. In eastern countries, from the earliest ages, instruction has been extensively communicated through the medium of parables. It is the favorite mode of diffusing knowledge among Oriental nations at the … Continue reading “509. MAT 13:34. CHRIST’S PARABOLICAL MODE OF TEACHING”

507. PREFACE

Preface The sketches of Sermons contained in this volume have been prepared at various times, and may be divided into three or four distinct classes. Those relating to the subject of Christian Missions occupy the first pages For nearly fifty years, men of decided talent and spiritual excellence have been preaching upon this topic in … Continue reading “507. PREFACE”