THE MISSION FIELD I. LOOK AT THE FIELD.- 1. THE FIELD IS THE WORLD (Mat_13:30). The Church is in the world, that it might be a blessing to the world. The seed of the kingdom is sufficient for, and suitable to every part of the field. 2. A WORLD IN BONDAGE (Joh_5:19, R.V.). Possessed and … Continue reading “0168. THE MISSION FIELD”
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0165. ETERNAL LIFE
ETERNAL LIFE "He lives who lives to God alone, And all are dead beside; For other source than God is none, Whence life can be supplied." I. THE SOURCE OF THIS LIFE.- 1. IT COMES FROM THE ETERNAL FATHER (Jer_10:10, marg.). He who inhabiteth eternity is the Fountain of this living water. The living God, … Continue reading “0165. ETERNAL LIFE”
0166. THE SAYINGS OF JESUS: A REVELATION OF HIMSELF
THE SAYINGS OF JESUS: A REVELATION OF HIMSELF Each saying of Jesus is a ray of divine light. The sun can only be seen by the light which itself emits. So Jesus, the Light of the World, can only be understood by "the sayings concerning Himself." I. THE SAYINGS OF JESUS REVEAL THE DIVINITY OF … Continue reading “0166. THE SAYINGS OF JESUS: A REVELATION OF HIMSELF”
0163. A CONSECRATED LIFE
A CONSECRATED LIFE 1 Samuel 3 In looking over the facts recorded regarding the early years of Samuel’s life, they seem suggestive of the experiences of a soul that has been born of God, and wholly devoted to Him. We see him- I. ASKED OF THE LORD (chap. 1Sa_1:20).-Hannah looked upon Samuel as one given … Continue reading “0163. A CONSECRATED LIFE”
0164. DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT
DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT The Lord Jesus Christ never sends anyone a warfare on their own charges. He takes the responsibility of supplying all the need of those who go forth at His bidding to do His will (Php_4:19). No man ever attempted to run a greater business than the apostle of the Gentiles, because no man … Continue reading “0164. DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT”
0161. BACKSLIDING
BACKSLIDING Heb_3:12 I. The Subjects. "Take heed, brethren!" Only those who have been made nigh unto God can backslide from Him. II. The Cause. "An evil heart of unbelief." Unbelief is in itself the fruit of an evil heart. III. The Manner. "Departing from the living God." The trust of the heart turning away from … Continue reading “0161. BACKSLIDING”
0162. FAITH
FAITH Mar_11:22 Consecration to God and faith in God ought to characterise every servant of God. And who can tell the limits of the possibilities of such? There are many believers in Jesus, but few consecrated to Him. Fewer still who actually prove His faithfulness in fulfilling all His promises. I. THE NATURE OF FAITH.-Faith … Continue reading “0162. FAITH”
0159. LIFTED
LIFTED "When they cast thee down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up" (Job_22:29) Yes, thank God, although we may at times be cast down, and our characters almost dismantled by merciless hands, we can still hope in God, for His hand is not shortened that it cannot save, we can confidently say, "There … Continue reading “0159. LIFTED”
0160. THE TABERNACLE OF GOD
THE TABERNACLE OF GOD Exo_40:17-35 Let us think of- I. The Meaning of It. Everything here is typical of things spiritual. Paul, in his epistle to the Hebrews, speaks of them as "The shadow of heavenly things," "The patterns of things in the heavens," "The figures of the true" Those blind to spiritual things can … Continue reading “0160. THE TABERNACLE OF GOD”
0157. YOUR MASTER
YOUR MASTER "One is your Master, Christ" (Mat_23:8) "What kind of a master have you?" asked an Irish tramp of a farm servant, who was busy in the field. "He is a good master when you give him all his own way." "Och, sure, so is the Devil," was his comment. But although you do … Continue reading “0157. YOUR MASTER”