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1Pe_5:10. The Saints’ Glorious Calling "But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory, by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered awhile, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."’971Pe_5:10. The epistles addressed to the various churches, or to the Christians scattered abroad, not only contain beautiful statements and illustrations … Continue reading “063. 1PE 5:10. THE SAINTS’ GLORIOUS CALLING”

Lev_16:21. The Scapegoat "And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, in all their sins," &c.’97Lev_16:21 The various rites and sacrifices of the aw were intended to set forth in a striking form … Continue reading “064. LEV 16:21. THE SCAPEGOAT”

Joh_19:25-26. Nearness to the Cross "Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus, therefore, saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!"’97Joh_19:25, Joh_19:26. In this interesting and … Continue reading “061. JOH 19:25-26. NEARNESS TO THE CROSS”

Rom_2:4. Long-Suffering of God Despised "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" Rom_2:4. The goodness of God is impressed on all his works. "The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord." "He is good to all, and … Continue reading “062. ROM 2:4. LONG-SUFFERING OF GOD DESPISED”

Luk_16:8. The Children of Light Reproved "The children of this world are, in their generation, wiser than the children of light."’97Luk_16:8. The text is part of the conclusion of the parable of the unjust steward; whose conduct is detailed at length in the preceding verses. His conduct is held up as a specimen of that … Continue reading “059. LUK 16:8. THE CHILDREN OF LIGHT REPROVED”

Php_2:1. Consolation In Christ If there be, therefore, any consolation in Christ."’97Php_2:1. Christ is God’s grand depositary of spiritual blessings for the children of men. In him is treasured up a fulness of grace and truth. There is wisdom for the ignorant, pardon for the guilty, peace for the distracted, and salvation for the lost. … Continue reading “060. PHP 2:1. CONSOLATION IN CHRIST”

Mat_2:11. The Visit of the Wise Men to Christ "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child, with Mary his mother," &c.’97Mat_2:11. There were several very illustrious events connected with the incarnation of Christ. One of these preceded his birth, viz., the annunciation by the angel to Mary, "Fear not, … Continue reading “057. MAT 2:11. THE VISIT OF THE WISE MEN TO CHRIST”

Luk_7:37-38. The Woman That Was a Sinner "And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment."’97Luk_7:37, Luk_7:38. Observe, in this very interesting narrative, I. The Person described. II. The Course she adopted. And, III. The … Continue reading “058. LUK 7:37-38. THE WOMAN THAT WAS A SINNER”

Psa_27:4. Attachment to God’s House "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple."’97Psa_27:4. Among the various excellencies which distinguished the Psa. ist, … Continue reading “055. PSA 27:4. ATTACHMENT TO GOD’S HOUSE”

Mat_11:29-30. Christ’s Yoke "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest into your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."’97Mat_11:29, Mat_11:30. The chapter from which the text is selected, commences by recording a message sent from John … Continue reading “056. MAT 11:29-30. CHRIST’S YOKE”