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Eph_3:15. The Divine Family "Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named."’97Eph_3:15. The church of Christ is represented under a variety of interesting similitudes. It is a flock’97a vineyard or garden’97an army’97a family. There cannot be a more beautiful emblem than the last mentioned and it is one frequently employed by the … Continue reading “033. EPH 3:15. THE DIVINE FAMILY”

2Co_4:5. Evangelical Preaching "We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake."’972Co_4:5. Work of the ministry most solemn and important. The highest office to which we can be exalted. Such are laborers together with God, and are identified with Jesus in that great work which he shed his … Continue reading “034. 2CO 4:5. EVANGELICAL PREACHING”

Luk_11:1. Prayer "Lord, teach us to pray."’97Luk_11:1 Prayer is the duty of dependent creatures. Those who are self-sufficient do not need it. It is one of those signs which have ever distinguished the people of God. How desirable that we so understand it, as to excel in its holy and happy exercises! Its true spirit … Continue reading “031. LUK 11:1. PRAYER”

Psa_119:127. The Saints’ Estimate of the Word of God "I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold."’97Psa_119:127 A great portion of this extensive and interesting psalm is taken up in express ing the writer’s attachment to the word of God. He speaks of it under a variety of terms: such as law, precepts, … Continue reading “032. PSA 119:127. THE SAINTS’ ESTIMATE OF THE WORD OF GOD”

Heb_9:4. The Pot of Manna "The golden pot that had manna."’97Heb_9:4 The apostle is describing the tabernacle with its variety of furniture, with a design to show its typical reference to the second and better covenant. It is obvious that the priests, sacrifices, and utensils of the tabernacle, and afterwards of the temple, were intended … Continue reading “029. HEB 9:4. THE POT OF MANNA”

Mat_8:25. The Cry of the Perishing "Lord, save us: we perish."’97Mat_8:25. The Saviour’s numerous engagements through the day. Sermon, miracles, &c.’97All of a benevolent character’97nature exhausted’97enters a small ship’97storm’97imminent danger’97the Saviour fast asleep’97disciples’97alarmed, awake Jesus’97and exclaim, "Lord, save us; we perish"’97and he arose, rebuked the storm, and behold there was an instantaneous calm. Apply the … Continue reading “030. MAT 8:25. THE CRY OF THE PERISHING”

Gen_5:24. Scripture Characters No. 1. Enoch "Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him."’97Gen_5:24. Scripture biography is highly interesting and instructive. Always faithful and impartial. Designed for our spiritual advantage’97that we may imitate the excellencies of God’s people, and avoid their errors. Generally concise: the pious and useful career of distinguished … Continue reading “027. GEN 5:24. SCRIPTURE CHARACTERS”

1Co_11:23-26. The Lord’s Supper "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread," &c.’971Co_11:23-26. The holy ordinance of the Supper has been in high estimation by the followers of Christ, in every age of the church. … Continue reading “028. 1CO 11:23-26. THE LORD’S SUPPER”

Rom_9:5. Divinity of Christ "And of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed forever Amen"’97Rom_9:5. Great diversity of sentiment is hard concerning the person of Christ. Sabellians deny the distinctions of the Godhead, an say the whole deity tabernacled in Christ. Arians represent him as the highest of all … Continue reading “025. ROM 9:5. DIVINITY OF CHRIST”

Gen_22:1, Gen_22:2. Trial of Abraham "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him … Continue reading “026. GEN 22:1, GEN 22:2. TRIAL OF ABRAHAM”