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Jer_22:29. God’s Solemn Address to Man "O earth, earth, earth, hear ye the word of the Lord."’97Jer_22:29. It is infinite condescension in God to behold the things which are done upon earth. Yet Jehovah does thus direct his attention to the children of men. He is concerned for the welfare of all his creatures, and … Continue reading “225. JER 22:29. GOD’S SOLEMN ADDRESS TO MAN”

Isa_26:3, Isa_26:4. Trusting God "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength."’97Isa_26:3, Isa_26:4. The present world is emphatically a scene of anxiety and trouble. Well may it be likened to a … Continue reading “222. ISA 26:3, ISA 26:4. TRUSTING GOD”

Joh_13:7. Mysteriousness of Present Dispensations "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter."’97Joh_13:7. The circumstances connected with the text; Christ washing the disciples’ feet; Peter’s objection; Christ’s reply, &c. Notice, I. The Lord’s Dealings with his People are often Dark and Mysterious. See Job_23:8. 1. Refer to past ages. Illustrated in … Continue reading “223. JOH 13:7. MYSTERIOUSNESS OF PRESENT DISPENSATIONS”

Num_14:24. Character of Caleb "But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land," &c.’97Num_14:24. Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God, whose history is presented in the holy oracles of truth. We do not refer to the … Continue reading “220. NUM 14:24. CHARACTER OF CALEB”

Mat_7:24-27. The Two Builders "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of line, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock," &c.’97Mat_7:24-27. Jesus ended his celebrated Sermon on he Mount by the beautiful comparison of he two builders, as described in the text, and which naturally formed … Continue reading “221. MAT 7:24-27. THE TWO BUILDERS”

Joh_6:27. The Best Labor "Labor not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life."’97Joh_6:27. Happy would it have been for thousands who were favored with Christ’s ministry had they known and improved the day of their visitation. Instead of this, many followed Christ out of mere curiosity, while others … Continue reading “218. JOH 6:27. THE BEST LABOR”

2Co_4:4. The Glorious Gospel "The glorious Gospel of Christ"’972Co_4:4. All the works of God are glorious Wherever we look abroad, we see "The wonders of his hands, Or impress of his feet" The earth displays his greatness, goodness, and power. The heavens display his glory, and the firmament showeth his handy-work. Who can lift his … Continue reading “219. 2CO 4:4. THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL”

Heb_7:25. Christ’s Saving Ability "Wherefore he is able to save them to the utter most that come unto God by him."’97Heb_7:25. The apostle had been discoursing concerning the dignity and superiority of the priesthood of Christ over the priests of old. This was manifest especially in the greatness of his person, the unchanging perpetuity of … Continue reading “216. HEB 7:25. CHRIST’S SAVING ABILITY”

Psa_149:4. The Objects of the Divine Delight "For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people."’97Psa_149:4. What a spirit of delightful tenderness runs through all the declarations of God concerning his people! With what ardent affection he expresses his delight in all that relates to them! How many precious promises he has given them! They are … Continue reading “217. PSA 149:4. THE OBJECTS OF THE DIVINE DELIGHT”

1Pe_2:9. The Marvellous Change "That ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light"’971Pe_2:9. True religion not only amends, but entirely changes, the character of man. Old things pass away, and all things become new. The views, dispositions, and actions of the life are all … Continue reading “214. 1PE 2:9. THE MARVELLOUS CHANGE”