Sermons and Biblical Studies

874. “Threefold Cords” “A Threefold Cord Is Not Quickly Broken” (Ecc_4:12) A friend visiting a Manchester cotton merchant’s office says: “I noticed an instrument to test the strength of threads, yarn, etc. I asked my friend the merchant if he would undo a length of three-ply yarn. He did so. He tested the breaking point … Continue reading “0892. 874. “Threefold Cords””

872. “This Woman” Attention is called to certain women in connection with the words, “This woman.” 1. A Memorial Act. “That this woman hath done, shall be told for a memorial of her” (Mat_26:13). Love’s offering leaves a perpetual fragrance behind it. 2. A Meritorious Act. “This poor widow hath cast more in” (Mar_12:43). The … Continue reading “0891. 872. “This Woman””

871. “Thither” 1. The Place of Refuge. “That the slayer may flee thither” (Deu_4:42). 2. The Place of Gathering. “Thither shalt thou come” (Deu_12:5). 3. The Place of Offering. “Thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings” (Deu_12:6). 4. The Place of Obedience. “Thither shall ye bring all I command you” (Deu_12:11). 5. The Place of … Continue reading “0890. 871. “Thither””

870. “This Man” We often find pivotal expressions in Holy Writ. One such is the phrase, “This Man.” Our thought is arrested and our minds interested when such a phrase is pondered in its associations, and at once suggests what manner of Man Christ is. 1. Divine Man. When the centurion saw the phenomenon of … Continue reading “0889. 870. “This Man””

869. “This Wise” “This wise” means, after the manner signified. 1. Incarnation. “The birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise” (Mat_1:18). He, who was eternally God, became a man in time, that He might accomplish on the earth a redemption that would bless the universe. 2. Resurrection. “On this wise shewed He Himself” (Joh_21:1). … Continue reading “0888. 869. “This Wise””

868. “This” in Romans 1. “This Cause.” “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections” (Rom_1:26). Sin the cause of judgment. 2. “This Time.” “To declare at this time, His righteousness” (Rom_3:26). Now is the season of grace to those who believe in Christ. 3. “This Blessedness.” “Cometh this blessedness,” etc. (Rom_4:9). Grace … Continue reading “0887. 868. “This” in Romans”

867. “This”—Distinctive Messages The distinctive message of the Gospel as found in association with Christ in John’s Gospel in connection with the word “this.” He is the— 1. Eternal Son. “This is the Son of God” (Joh_1:34). 2. Sent Christ. “This is the Christ” (Joh_4:42). 3. Predicted Prophet. “This is the Prophet” (Joh_6:14). 4. True … Continue reading “0886. 867. “This”—Distinctive Messages”

866. “This”—Christ’s Personality The Spirit of God points the index finger to Christ, calling attention to Him, in the distinctiveness of His personality. 1. His Peerlessness. “This is My beloved Son” (Mat_3:17). The Father knows the Son best, and is the One best able to tell forth His worth. 2. His Powerfulness. When Christ stilled … Continue reading “0885. 866. “This”—Christ’s Personality”

865. Thirsting 1. An Unsatisfied Thirst. “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again” (Joh_4:13). 2. An Unfathomable Cry. “Jesus… saith, I thirst” (Joh_19:28). 3. An Unspeakable Gift. “Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst” (Joh_4:14). 4. An Unlimited Supply. “If any man thirst, let him come unto Me … Continue reading “0884. 865. Thirsting”

864. “This.”—Exclamations Have you noticed the exclamations as recorded in the Gospels about Christ? Let me give but a few in connection with the word “this.” 1. When the people saw the palsied man healed by Christ, as he was walking away with his bed, they said: “We never saw it on this fashion” (Mar_2:12). … Continue reading “0883. 864. “This.”—Exclamations”