Matt 5:3: The First Beatitude Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'97Mat_5:3. 1. The Beatitudes, which stand in the forefront of Christ's moral system, are not meant to convey an exhaustive description of the Christian character; they refer to moral qualities of which society can take no cognizance and … Continue reading “231. MATT 5:3: THE FIRST BEATITUDE”
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229. MATT 3:11: THE TWO BAPTISMS
Matt 3:11: The Two Baptisms I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.'97Mat_3:11. This text is a contrast between two baptizers, John and Jesus. Jesus is … Continue reading “229. MATT 3:11: THE TWO BAPTISMS”
230. MATT 4:4: A QUESTION OF LIFE
Matt 4:4: A Question of Life But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'97Mat_4:4. 1. The Temptation Story.'97Our Lord's temptation, next to His death and passion, is the greatest event recorded of Him in the Gospels. … Continue reading “230. MATT 4:4: A QUESTION OF LIFE”
228. MATT 2:1-2: THE MAGI
Matt 2:1-2: The Magi Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Jud'e6a in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.'97Mat_2:1-2. In … Continue reading “228. MATT 2:1-2: THE MAGI”
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227. MATT 1:21: THE NAME OF JESUS
Matt 1:21: The Name of Jesus And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.'97Mat_1:21. 1. At the beginning of history, names must be invented; in the course of ages, they become hereditary. The Baptist was about to … Continue reading “227. MATT 1:21: THE NAME OF JESUS”
225. MAL 3:17: A PECULIAR TREASURE
Mal 3:17: A Peculiar Treasure And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in the day that I do make, even a peculiar treasure [A.V. in that day when I make up my jewels]; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.'97Mal_3:17. Little or nothing is … Continue reading “225. MAL 3:17: A PECULIAR TREASURE”
224. MAL 3:16: RELIGIOUS CONVERSATION
Mal 3:16: Religious Conversation They that feared the Lord spake one with another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.'97Mal_3:16. It is the tendency of our time to decry what is called religious conversation. It … Continue reading “224. MAL 3:16: RELIGIOUS CONVERSATION”
223. MAL 3:16: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SAINTS
Mal 3:16: The Fellowship of the Saints They that feared the Lord spake one with another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.'97Mal_3:16. The Bible is rich in special encouragements for the dark and difficult … Continue reading “223. MAL 3:16: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SAINTS”
222. MALACHI
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