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Isa_5:2. God’s Expectation From His Vineyard "And he looked, that it should bring forth grapes."’97Isa_5:2. The parable, of which the text is a part, refers to God’s ancient Israel, and exhibits his goodness, care, and long-suffering towards them. It is equally applicable to our own nation; but at present we desire to consider the subject … Continue reading “083. ISA 5:2. GOD’S EXPECTATION FROM HIS VINEYARD”

Isa_5:2. God’s Disappointment From His Vineyard "And it brought forth wild grapes."’97Isa_5:2. In the former skeleton we noticed God’s expectation from his vineyard: and here is expressed the final result; when it should have yielded "grapes," proper and good fruit, it brought forth "wild grapes." The word used for wild grapes does not signify grapes … Continue reading “084. ISA 5:2. GOD’S DISAPPOINTMENT FROM HIS VINEYARD”

Luk_8:35. The Demoniac "Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind."’97Luk_8:35. Christ Jesus came into the world to accomplish a threefold object. He came to glorify his … Continue reading “081. LUK 8:35. THE DEMONIAC”

Joh_3:16. The Love of God to a Perishing World "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."’97Joh_3:16. Text an epitome of the gospel’97a concise statement of the blessed scheme of redemption. In which we have, I. The grand Design … Continue reading “082. JOH 3:16. THE LOVE OF GOD TO A PERISHING WORLD”

Exo_2:9. Birth of Moses ADDRESSED TO PARENTS "Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages."’97Exo_2:9 Notice the eventful period of the birth of Moses. Pharaoh’s cruel edict. Amram and Jochebed, the parents of Moses, conceal his birth. Necessitated to remove him. Ark prepared’97committed with its precious treasure … Continue reading “079. EXO 2:9. BIRTH OF MOSES”

Rev_3:20. God Knocking at the Sinner’s Heart "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."’97Rev_3:20 The text was originally addressed to the church at Laodicea; but is capable of a … Continue reading “080. REV 3:20. GOD KNOCKING AT THE SINNER’S HEART”

2Ch_26:5. The Connection Between Religion and Prosperity "As long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper."’972Ch_26:5. The text is associated with the history of Uzziah, king of Judah, who ascended the throne when he was sixteen years of age. Distinguished for his piety and uprightness of conduct, &c., the text records the … Continue reading “077. 2CH 26:5. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN RELIGION AND PROSPERITY”

Luk_22:56-60. Peter’s Denial of Christ "And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sat down together, Peter sat down among them," &c.’97Luk_22:56-60. In this affecting narrative we have a striking representation of the weakness of human nature, and a powerful admonition to all the followers of Jesus, to … Continue reading “078. LUK 22:56-60. PETER’S DENIAL OF CHRIST”

Mat_17:1-8. Transfiguration of Christ PART III "And after six days, Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John," &c.’97Mat_17:1-8 In the preceding sketches we have noticed, The Witnesses’97The Place’97The Season’97The Devotional Exercise’97and, The Transfiguration itself. Also, The Attendants’97and, The Conversation connected with it. We now proceed to consider, VIII. The expressed Rapture of Peter, and the Proposal … Continue reading “075. MAT 17:1-8. TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST”

Exo_3:2-6. The Burning Bush "And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush," &c.’97Exo_3:2-6. The life of Moses was divided into three distinct and equal periods. Forty years he dwelt in the court of Pharaoh; forty, as a shepherd in the desert; and … Continue reading “076. EXO 3:2-6. THE BURNING BUSH”