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Mat_27:32. Simon of Cyrene "And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear the cross."’97Mat_27:32 The day of Christ’s death, and Easter, or the day of his resurrection, may be easily and correctly ascertained. These events being connected with the great annual festival of the … Continue reading “385. MAT 27:32. SIMON OF CYRENE”

2Co_4:8. Christian Perplexities "Perplexed, but not in despair."’972Co_4:8 This passage contains a twofold assertion. I. A positive, II. A negative Assertion Observe then, I. The positive Assertion. "We are perplexed." The term signifies embarrassment, difficulty, trouble, anxiety. The perplexity of the Christian arises from various causes. Sometimes from, 1. Darkness of mind. No clear evidence … Continue reading “382. 2CO 4:8. CHRISTIAN PERPLEXITIES”

2Co_8:9. The Unparalleled Grace Of Jesus PART I "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."’972Co_8:9. When the apostles would press any duty on believers, they do it by placing before them the … Continue reading “383. 2CO 8:9. THE UNPARALLELED GRACE OF JESUS”

Joh_17:15. Christ’s Prayer for His People PART I "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil."’97Joh_17:15. Jesus had now in immediate prospect, his sufferings and death. His active engagements on earth were completed. As the great sacrifice, he was now waiting to … Continue reading “380. JOH 17:15. CHRIST’S PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE”

Joh_17:15. Christ’s Prayer for His People PART II "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil"’97Joh_17:15. We have previously considered the former part of this passage:’97First, That Christ did not desire the removal of his people out of the world’97Secondly, We also … Continue reading “381. JOH 17:15. CHRIST’S PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE”

Neh_13:31. Divine Remembrance Implored "Remember me, O my God, for good."’97Neh_13:31. Nehemiah was one of those devoted servants of God whose character shines with holy lustre, and whose conduct is worthy of our attention and imitation. He lived in the time of the captivity, when Jerusalem was in desolation, and the temple was a heap … Continue reading “378. NEH 13:31. DIVINE REMEMBRANCE IMPLORED”

Isa_33:16. The Godly Man’s Dwelling and Defence "He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; bread shall be given him; his water shall be sure."’97Isa_33:16. This chapter contains the denunciation of God against the enemies of his church; and it also contains the delightful engagements of God to … Continue reading “379. ISA 33:16. THE GODLY MAN’S DWELLING AND DEFENCE”

Luk_4:16, &c. Christ’s First Sermon "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read," &c.’97Luk_4:16, &c. (See Sketch No. CLXXXV.) In a former discourse we noticed the visit of Jesus to Nazareth, his … Continue reading “376. LUK 4:16, &C. CHRIST’S FIRST SERMON”

Joh_1:46. Nathanael Invited "And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see."’97Joh_1:46 How interesting and instructive the narratives of this chapter! Andrew, having found Christ, brought Simon, his brother. Then Philip finds Christ, and relates his experience to Nathanael. Nathanael doubts. His prejudices … Continue reading “377. JOH 1:46. NATHANAEL INVITED”

Mat_13:33. Parable of the Leaven "The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."’97Mat_13:33. Here we have a cluster of rich and delightful parables, and so beautifully simple, that the most illiterate cannot possibly mistake their meaning. The one under … Continue reading “374. MAT 13:33. PARABLE OF THE LEAVEN”