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JABEZ AND HIS PRAYER. 1Ch_4:9-10. Introduction. Multum in Parvo. 1. A Latin proverb, Multum in parvo, suitably expresses the wonderful biographical skill shown in Biblical biography. 2. All that we know of Jabez is contained in these two short verses, and one other incidental reference, and 3. Yet what a lot we have. What is … Continue reading “0216. JABEZ AND HIS PRAYER.”

FIVE SHARP WATCHWORDS. Introduction. 1. Gossner, in, bidding good-bye to the missionaries he had trained, was accustomed to say to them in parting: "Believe, Love, Hope, Pray, Burn." 2. He considered that that is the way to help the world in its woe. 3. Surely we could not have five better watchwords for guidance, and … Continue reading “0217. FIVE SHARP WATCHWORDS.”

THE GREATNESS OF THE SHUNAMMITE. 2Ki_4:8-37. Introduction. 1. This is a most interesting and instructive incident. 2. Shunem was quite close to the Palace of Jezreel. 3. Despite its nearness to a corrupt court, there was quite another moral atmosphere about this home. 4. The woman was great in many senses-specially in mind and soul. … Continue reading “0213. THE GREATNESS OF THE SHUNAMMITE.”

THE LITTLENESS OF GEHAZI. 2 Kings 4. Gehazi never shines in the sacred narrative. He is an illustration of what a servant should not be. He fails at every step. I. Lack of Sympathy (2Ki_4:26). Why was she so curt with Gehazi. Was there an utter lack of sympathy? It is hard for selfish indifference … Continue reading “0214. THE LITTLENESS OF GEHAZI.”

QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE. "In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength" (Isa_30:15) The Difficulty. Israel was in peril from Assyria. She always felt difficulty in placing full reliance upon God in national affairs, and was ever hankering after alliances with Assyria against Egypt, or Egypt against Assyria. … Continue reading “0215. QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE.”

SELAH! This is a word found 74 times in the Book of Psalms, and three times in the Book of Habakkuk. It is a Hebrew word, the meaning concerning which few can agree. The Translators of the Bible were somewhat puzzled with it, so they passed it on as it was, only putting it in … Continue reading “0211. SELAH!”

"FROM ABOVE." Message of Spire. When we approach an English town or village the most conspicuous object is the tower or spire of the church or minster, rising above other buildings, and casting its shadow over all. And each spire is preaching a sermon every second, pointing men upward, Heavenward, where they "might see gleaming … Continue reading “0212. "FROM ABOVE."”

THE NEW SONG. "He hath put a new song in my mouth" (Psa_40:3). No singing until the Psalmist had been delivered, established, and assured. And even then the New Song was Divinely inspired: "He hath put a new song in my mouth." A Puzzle. It is indeed a puzzle how gloom and sadness have become … Continue reading “0209. THE NEW SONG.”

"NOT YOUR OWN." Whilst the believer values the whole Bible, there are portions that are particularly precious, due to the Lord speaking through them at great personal crises. "Ye are not your own," is such an one in the experience of the author. A few years after his conversion, due to lack of training, and … Continue reading “0210. "NOT YOUR OWN."”

CONFESSION OF CHRIST. Rom_10:6-10. When the German Army, during the Franco-Prussian War, was proceeding towards Paris, they passed through many villages. At one of these villages the inhabitants went out to resist their progress armed with crude weapons of various descriptions. It is said that an old woman came out with a crutch, which she … Continue reading “0207. CONFESSION OF CHRIST.”