Sermons and Biblical Studies

695. Results of Communion When we have communion with Christ we have— 1. Joy in sorrow, as Mary experienced—Joh_11:32. 2. Gladness in persecution, as Paul and Silas experienced—Act_16:25. 3. Power in weakness, as the apostle knew—2Co_12:8,2Co_12:9. 4. Success in labour, as the disciples found out in fishing—Joh_21:6. 5. Endurance in trial, as John the apostle … Continue reading “0712. 695. Results of Communion”

694. Restoration of Jews to Palestine and Glories I. Promise of Restoration to the Land. “Behold, I will gather them out of all countries whither I have driven them in Mine anger, and in My fury, and in great wrath, and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to … Continue reading “0711. 694. Restoration of Jews to Palestine and Glories”

693. Rest in Seven Aspects 1. Rest of Conscience about our sins through faith in the atoning work of Christ—Heb_10:12. 2. Rest of Assurance from judgment through Christ’s Word of authority—Luk_7:50; Joh_5:24. 3. Rest of Confidence from fear of death by entering into Christ’s victory—Act_2:26. 4. Rest of Consecration by being yoked with Christ in … Continue reading “0710. 693. Rest in Seven Aspects”

692. “Rest” 1. A sinner’s rest disturbed—Luk_12:19. 2. A restless one delivered—Mat_11:28. 3. A second rest found—Mat_11:29. 4. A worker refreshed —Phm_1:7, Phm_1:20. 5. The Spirit resting upon a saint—1Pe_4:14. 6. A busy group resting—Mar_6:31. 7. Tired and persecuted saints “rested” (Rev_14:13). By: DR. F. E. MARSH

691. Rent Things 1. A Rent Heart—Humiliation. “Rend your heart” (Joe_2:13). 2. A Rent Veil—Propitiation. “Veil of the temple was rent in twain” (Mat_27:51). 3. A Rent Child—Oppression. “The spirit cried, and rent him sore” (Mar_9:26). 4. A Rent Lion—Submission. “Samson… rent him” (Jdg_14:6). 5. A Rent Heaven—Inundation. “O that Thou wouldest rend the Heavens … Continue reading “0708. 691. Rent Things”

690. Reminders to Workers “As” or “According As” 1. The Worker’s Court of Appeal. “As it is written,” or “according as” (Rom_1:17; Rom_2:24; Rom_3:4, Rom_3:10; Rom_4:17; Rom_8:36; Rom_9:13, Rom_9:29, Rom_9:33; Rom_10:15; Rom_11:8, Rom_11:26; Rom_15:3, Rom_15:9, Rom_15:21). 2. The Worker’s Administrator. “The Spirit dividing to every man severally as He will” (1Co_12:11, 1Co_12:18). 3. The Worker’s … Continue reading “0707. 690. Reminders to Workers”

689. “Remember Me” 1. A Sinner’s Request. “Remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom” (Luk_23:42). 2. A Worker’s Plea. “Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds,” etc. (Neh_13:14). 3. A Suppliant’s Argument. “Remember me… according to the greatness of Thy mercy” (Neh_13:22; Psa_25:7). 4. A Labourer’s Cry. … Continue reading “0706. 689. “Remember Me””

688. Religion or Christ? “Religion is often put on a pedestal and worshipped instead of Christ,” so said a well-known Canon of the Church of England. There are many who are content with an outward show of religion and religious observances who know nothing of heart-faith in Christ and Christly action. The word “religion” only … Continue reading “0705. 688. Religion or Christ?”

687. “Rejoice” in What? 1. Persecution. “Rejoice ye in that day” (Luk_6:23) 2. Expectation. “Rejoicing in hope” (Rom_12:12). 3. Communion. “I therein do rejoice” (Php_1:18). 4. Repetition. “Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say rejoice” (Php_4:4). 5. Identification. “Rejoice in my sufferings” (Col_1:24). 6. Appreciation. “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly” (Php_4:10). … Continue reading “0704. 687. “Rejoice” in What?”

686. Relative Positions 1. Down in the pit for misery—Psa_40:2. 2. Through the door for safety—Joh_10:9. 3. Into the Kingdom for blessing—Col_1:13. 4. At the table for fellowship—Psa_23:5. 5. Before the throne in worship—Isa_6:3, Isa_6:4. 6. Out in the field for testimony—Mat_9:38. 7. In the glory for satisfaction—Joh_17:24. By: DR. F. E. MARSH