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Deu_32:6. The Paternal Character of God "Is he not thy father?"’97Deu_32:6. The text is a part of that celebrated and truly interesting song of Moses; a song wherein the wonderful acts of God’s goodness to the children of Israel are celebrated It also contains a sad record of the defections of Israel towards God. The … Continue reading “285. DEU 32:6. THE PATERNAL CHARACTER OF GOD”

Joh_10:10. The Gracious Design of Christ’s Coming "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."’97Joh_10:10. The text contains the good design of Christ’s manifestation in the flesh. It it supposed that mankind were dead, and Jesus came expressly to give them life, yea, to give it them … Continue reading “282. JOH 10:10. THE GRACIOUS DESIGN OF CHRIST’S COMING”

Mat_27:42. The Saviour of Others Not Able to Save Himself "He saved others, himself he cannot save."’97Mat_27:42. This was the language of the priests, and scribes, and elders, respecting Jesus, when he was expiring upon the cross. Judea had been filled with the signs of his Messiahship’97the evidences of his divinity, yet they had unbelievingly … Continue reading “283. MAT 27:42. THE SAVIOUR OF OTHERS NOT ABLE TO SAVE HIMSELF”

2Co_2:14. The Believer’s Triumph "Now thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in Christ."’972Co_2:14. However the passage may primarily refer to the apostles, it is language which will suit the experience and may be adopted by all the followers of Christ. Christianity is a warfare, all believers are en gaged in the … Continue reading “280. 2CO 2:14. THE BELIEVER’S TRIUMPH”

Psa_138:3. Successful Prayer "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul."’97Psa_138:3. This is a psalm of thanksgiving, and was probably written after David had enjoyed the providential interposition of God. in crushing the rebellion of Absalom, and bringing him in peace again to his throne and … Continue reading “281. PSA 138:3. SUCCESSFUL PRAYER”

Luk_22:44. The Agony of Christ "And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly."’97Luk_22:44. Our text is connected with one of the most interesting and affecting events in the history of our world. It is so whether we contemplate the person of the sufferer; the cause of his anguish; the extent of his sorrows; or the … Continue reading “278. LUK 22:44. THE AGONY OF CHRIST”

Act_11:26. The Christian Character "The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."’97Act_11:26. In this chapter is detailed the success of the Gospel in the various places where the disciples were scattered by the persecution of the church at Jerusalem. See8:1. Among other places to which they fled was Antioch, where the hand of the Lord … Continue reading “279. ACT 11:26. THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER”

Psa_87:2. God’s Regards for the Assemblies of His People The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."’97Psa_87:2. What is the loveliest scene of human association on earth? An assembly of legislators, who meet to enact good and useful laws for a nation, is interesting. An assembly of philosophers, met … Continue reading “276. PSA 87:2. GOD’S REGARDS FOR THE ASSEMBLIES OF HIS PEOPLE”

Lev_25:10. The Jubilee "It shall be a jubilee unto you."’97Lev_25:10. Most of the ancient festivals were strikingly typical of Gospel blessings or ordinances. This was the case with the feast of tabernacles, the feast of the passover, and equally so the year of Jubilee. It is obvious from the Redeemer’s application of one of Isaiah’s … Continue reading “277. LEV 25:10. THE JUBILEE”

Jer_13:21. Future Punishments "What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee?"’97Jer_13:21. The word of God addresses both our hopes and fears. It contains many precious promises of future glory and felicity to those who love and fear God. And it contains many fearful threatenings of future punishment to those who obey not the Gospel … Continue reading “274. JER 13:21. FUTURE PUNISHMENTS”