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Mat_6:33. The Most Important Pursuit "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and Jas righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."’97Mat_6:33. Man is a compound being, formed of two parts; the one material and earthly the other immaterial and spiritual. The one requires temporal provision, the other spiritual; and both are necessary … Continue reading “015. MAT 6:33. THE MOST IMPORTANT PURSUIT”

2Co_6:2. The Day of Salvation "Behold, now is the day of salvation."’972Co_6:2. Subject of the text; the highest and most important that can engage our attention; that on which the wisdom, power, and goodness of Deity have been most prominently displayed; that which angels contemplate with delight; and that which is identified with all our … Continue reading “013. 2CO 6:2. THE DAY OF SALVATION”

Joh_14:2. The Heavenly Mansions "In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."’97Joh_14:2 Redeemer had been intimating his departure. Minds of the disciples overwhelmed with sorrow. Greatly dejected at the idea of separation. Jesus calls upon them as his … Continue reading “011. JOH 14:2. THE HEAVENLY MANSIONS”

1Jn_5:3. Love and Obedience "This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. and his commandments are not grievous."’971Jn_5:3. True religion consists of three things; knowledge in the mind, love in the heart, and obedience in the life. The first is the theoretical, the second the experimental, and the third the practical, part … Continue reading “012. 1JN 5:3. LOVE AND OBEDIENCE”

Joh_13:8. Necessity of Moral Purity "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.’97Joh_13:8. Introduction.’97Assembly convened’97occasion’97supper’97Saviour going to leave them’97intended to impress upon them the importance of lowliness of mind, condescension, and humility’97taught them by his own example’97how striking! Peter’s rash refusal’97the Redeemer’s expostulation, &c. I. Human Nature is defiled. This is an … Continue reading “009. JOH 13:8. NECESSITY OF MORAL PURITY”

Psa_122:7. Zion’s Peace and Prosperity "Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces."’97Psa_122:7. The royal psalmist’s devout attachment to God’s house and ordinances’97the interest he displayed’97the influence he exerted’97the prayers he presented’97how worthy of our imitation! Notice, I. The Blessings desired’97 "Peace and prosperity." The object of this prayer was Jerusalem, or rather … Continue reading “010. PSA 122:7. ZION’S PEACE AND PROSPERITY”

Psa_74:22. God’s Own Cause "Arise, O God, plead thine own cause."’97Psa_74:22. Prayer is the atmosphere the Christian breathes; no more can he do without it, and retain his spiritual life, than the body can exist without the common air. He has many, very many, inducements to this holy exercise. He has many wants to be … Continue reading “006. PSA 74:22. GOD’S OWN CAUSE”

Joh_9:35. The Important Question "Dost thou believe on the Son of God?"’97Joh_9:35. Introduction.’97Miraculous cure of the man born blind’97Malice and envy of the chief priests and rulers’97The fear and duplicity of the parents’97The honesty of the man himself’97His expulsion from the synagogue’97Being found of Christ, and the important question proposed: "Dost thou believe on the … Continue reading “007. JOH 9:35. THE IMPORTANT QUESTION”

2Co_6:1. Danger of Receiving the Gospel in Vain "We then, as workers together with God, beseech you, also, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain."’972Co_6:1. This subject presents to us, I. A striking Description of the Ministers of the Gospel. "Workers together with God." 1 Workers. Not lords, not hirelings, not idlers’97but … Continue reading “008. 2CO 6:1. DANGER OF RECEIVING THE GOSPEL IN VAIN”

1Co_3:11. The Only Foundation "For other foundation can no man lay than that laid, which is Jesus Christ."’971Co_3:11. The divisions of Christianity originated at Corinth. It was here that professed believers began to classify and arrange themselves under human leaders, and to assume human distinctions in religion. One said, "I am of Paul;" another, "I … Continue reading “004. 1CO 3:11. THE ONLY FOUNDATION”