Sermons and Biblical Studies

474. “I Will’s” in Isaiah 65 God’s promises and judgments are always emphatic. 1. “I will” of action. “I will not keep silence, but will recompense” (Isa_65:6). 2. “I will” of retribution. “I will measure their former work into their bosom” (Isa_65:7). 3. “I will” of compensation. “I will bring forth a seed out of … Continue reading “0482. 474. “I Will’s” in Isaiah 65”

473. “I Will” of God’s Covenanting Grace The Lord covenanted with Himself that He would bless His people, and He always keeps His word. See the seven “I wills” of His pledged word in Exo_6:6-8 : 1. The I will of deliverance. “I will bring you out.” 2. The I will of liberty. “I will … Continue reading “0481. 473. “I Will” of God’s Covenanting Grace”

472. “I Will Go” 1. Faith’s Decision. Ruth said to Naomi, “Whither thou goest, I will go” (Rth_1:16). 2. Love’s Decision. Rebekah said to her parents, when, asked if she would go with Eliezer to be the wife of Isaac, “I will go” (Gen_24:58). 3. Valour’s Decision. Deborah said to Barak, “I will surely go … Continue reading “0480. 472. “I Will Go””

471. “I Will Bring” Zechariah 1. Manifestation. “I will bring forth my servant the Branch” (Zec_3:8). 2. Curse. “I will bring it forth” (Zec_5:4). The curse to the wrongdoer of Zec_5:3. 3. Salvation. “I will bring them (see Zec_5:7), and they shall dwell in Jerusalem” (Zec_8:8). 4. Restoration. “I will bring them again to place … Continue reading “0479. 471. “I Will Bring””

470. “I Thank God” The Apostle Paul frequently used the expression, “I thank God,” as he viewed what God had wrought in the life and labour of others. 1. A Proclaimed Faith. “I thank my God… that your faith is proclaimed” (Rom_1:8, R.V.). Faith in God proclaims itself before men, for faith is not only … Continue reading “0478. 470. “I Thank God””

469. “I Will” The late William Sloan, of Glasgow, a well-known Christian merchant in Scotland, once said: “I used to live under the ‘Thou shalt’s’ of the law, but now I live under the ‘I will’s’ of grace.” What a difference there is between the two. Under the former there is the effort of self … Continue reading “0477. 469. “I Will””

468. Israel’s Sinful Condition As Described in Isaiah 1 1. Israel was Rebellious in soul. “They have rebelled against Me” (Isa_1:2). Not only had they gone against His word and authority, as the word “rebelled” implies, but they had wounded Him to the heart by their baseless ingratitude. The clenched fist is the outcome of … Continue reading “0476. 468. Israel’s Sinful Condition”

467. Israel: God’s Peculiar People 1. Peculiar in Choice. “Thou shalt be blessed above all people” (Deu_7:14). The act of Jehovah was selective and elective. 2. Peculiar in Place. “The people shall dwell alone” (Num_23:9). Separated from the rest of the nations, and to the Land of Palestine. 3. Peculiar in Title. “His peculiar people” … Continue reading “0475. 467. Israel: God’s Peculiar People”

466. “Is Able” We have ability when our inability is coupled with the Lord’s ability. 1. God’s ability to create. “God is able to raise up” (Mat_3:9). 2. Christ’s Keeping. “None is able to pluck out of My hand” (Joh_10:29). 3. Lord’s Supply. “Is able to do” (Eph_3:20). 4. The Saviour’s Power. “He is able … Continue reading “0474. 466. “Is Able””

465. “In the Presence” 1. Standing “in the presence of God,” the secret of worship and work (Luk_1:19). 2. “Joy in the presence of the angels over one sinner that repenteth” (Luk_15:10). 3. Christ in His miracles “in the presence of His disciples” (Joh_20:30). 4. Paul gave “thanks to God in the presence of” his … Continue reading “0473. 465. “In the Presence””