Sermons and Biblical Studies

395. God’s People Are 1. Harboured in His grace for safety—Joe_3:16, margin; Amo_9:11, margin; Nah_1:7. 2. Holy in His holiness for sanctification—Deu_7:6; Deu_14:2, Deu_14:21; 1Pe_1:15, 1Pe_1:16. 3. Helped in His strength for suffering—2Co_12:9; Act_26:22; Heb_4:16. 4. Honoured in His fellowship for service—Joh_12:26; 2Ti_2:21. 5. Hidden in His presence for communion—Col_3:3; Psa_27:5; Psa_132:7; Isa_49:2. 6. Happy … Continue reading “0402. 395. God’s People Are”

394. God’s “I Have’s” 1. Pardoned. “I have blotted out” (Isa_44:22). 2. Redeemed. “I have redeemed” (Isa_43:1; Isa_44:22). 3. Protected. “I have covered” (Isa_51:16). 4. Chosen. “I have chosen” (Isa_44:1). 5. Endowed. “I have put my Spirit upon” (Isa_42:1). 6. Regarded. “I have seen… I have heard” (Isa_38:5). 7. Loved. “I have loved” (Isa_43:4). By: … Continue reading “0401. 394. God’s “I Have’s””

393. God’s Grace to Israel Hos_11:1-4 Eight things are stated in Hos_11:1-4, which demonstrate God’s grace to Israel, and which are illustrations of His love to His children. 1. Loved. “When Israel was a child I loved him.” Three things ever demonstrate love: affection, sacrifice, and service. Love loves because it is love, and not … Continue reading “0400. 393. God’s Grace to Israel”

392. God’s Deliverance of Israel by the Hand of Moses 1. Vindication. It was a vindication of His servant, for the Lord had spoken through Moses to Pharaoh again and again, and had made him smart because cf his disobedience—Exo_11:1. When God’s servants act in obedience to His commands, He will vindicate their cause. 2. … Continue reading “0399. 392. God’s Deliverance of Israel by the Hand of Moses”

391. God’s Delights There are certain things in which God finds pleasure and satisfaction. 1. Christ. “In whom My soul delighteth” (Isa_42:1). He delighted in what He is—the Holy One; He delighted in the death He died, for it was well-pleasing to Him; He delighted in the work He performed; He delighted in the obedience … Continue reading “0398. 391. God’s Delights”

390. God’s Givings 1. He gives us His love to charm us—1Jn_4:9. 2. His peace to calm us—Joh_14:27. 3. His word to arm us—Eph_6:17. 4. His promises to cheer us—2Pe_1:4. 5. His joy to strengthen us—Neh_8:10. 6. His riches to endow us—Eph_3:8. 7. His grace to empower us—2Co_12:9. 8. His spirit to guide us—Joh_16:13. 9. … Continue reading “0397. 390. God’s Givings”

389. God’s Constant Ministry As Described in Job_36:27 to Job_37:13 Note the pronoun “He” as illustrating His service, goodness, and wisdom. 1. “He maketh” (Job_36:27). His skill. 2. “He spreadeth” (Job_36:30). His wisdom. 3. “He covereth” (Job_36:32). His power. 4. “He judgeth” (Job_36:31). His dealing. 5. “He giveth” (Job_36:31). His supply. 6. “He directeth” (Job_37:3). … Continue reading “0396. 389. God’s Constant Ministry”

388. God’s Bringings 1. A Saviour Heralded. “Bring you good tidings… a Saviour” (Luk_2:10). 2. An End Accomplished. “Might bring us to God” (1Pe_3:18). 3. A Robe Investure. “Bring forth the best robe” (Luk_15:22). 4. A Feast Provided. “Bring hither the fatted calf” (Luk_15:23). 5. A Fruitful Branch. “Bring forth more fruit” (Joh_15:2). 6. A … Continue reading “0395. 388. God’s Bringings”

387. “God Is” 1. The Essence of God’s being. “God is a Spirit” (Joh_4:24). 2. The Sublimity of His nature. “God is love” (1Jn_4:8). 3. The Splendour of His perfection. “God is light” (1Jn_1:5). 4. The Reason of His grace. “The Lord is good” (Nah_1:7). 5. The Perfection of His holiness. “God is holy” (1Pe_1:15). … Continue reading “0394. 387. “God Is””

386. “God of Peace” “The God of Peace” is always associated with holiness. 1. Holiness of His Presence. “The God of Peace be with you” (Rom_15:33). 2. Holiness of His Victory. “The God of Peace shall bruise,” etc. (Rom_16:20). 3. Holiness of His Work. “Be perfect… and the God of Peace be with you” (2Co_13:11). … Continue reading “0393. 386. “God of Peace””