375. “Gathered Together” 1. The Centre of Attraction. “Gathered together in My Name, there am I” (Mat_18:20). 2. The Object of Calvary. “Gather together in one” (Joh_11:52). 3. The Power of Prayer. “When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together” (Act_4:31). 4. The Privilege of Service. “Assembled themselves with the … Continue reading “0382. 375. “Gathered Together””
0381. 374. Gates
374. Gates In the New Testament 1. The “strait gate” of salvation—Mat_7:13. 2. The “wide” gate of sin—Mat_7:13, Mat_7:14. 3. The city gate of sorrow—Luk_7:12. 4. The luxuriant gate of sadness—Luk_16:20. 5. The beautiful gate of need—Act_3:2, Act_3:10. 6. The closed gate of opportunity—Act_10:17. 7. The iron gate of deliverance—Act_12:10. 8. The knocked gate of … Continue reading “0381. 374. Gates”
0380. 373. Gates
373. Gates “Go Through, Go Through the Gates” (Isa_62:10) Gates are the means of entrance, and as we enter we find what is inside, to our benefit and enjoyment. 1. Gate of the Tabernacle—Exo_27:16. Type of Christ as the entrance into blessing—Joh_10:9, Joh_10:10. 2. “Gate of Heaven” (Gen_28:17). Type of the experience of those who … Continue reading “0380. 373. Gates”
0379. 372. Garments
372. Garments 1. Washed garments from the leprosy of sin—Lev_14:8, Lev_14:9. 2. Parted garments in atonement for sin—Psa_22:18. 3. Filthy garments, descriptive of sin’s pollution—Zec_3:3; Isa_64:6. 4. An accusing garment in the falsehood of sin—Gen_39:12-18. 5. Rent garments in humiliation for sin—1Ki_21:25-29. 6. Changed garments from the prison of sin—2Ki_25:29. 7. Stained garments in relation … Continue reading “0379. 372. Garments”
0378. 371. Garments
371. Garments “Put On Thy Beautiful Garments” Isa_52:1 “That’s me hanging up there.” So said a vivacious lassie, as she pointed to some new clothes which had been purchased for her. There are garments which the Lord has provided for us. 1. Salvation garments for the needy sinner—Isa_61:10. 2. Substituted garments for filthy ones—Zec_3:3-5. 3. … Continue reading “0378. 371. Garments”
0377. 370. Garments
370. Garments 1. White garments for attraction—Ecc_9:8. 2. Touched garment for healing—Mat_9:20. 3. Kept garment for sacredness—Rev_16:15. 4. Left garment for blessing—Mar_10:50. 5. Wedding garment for fitness—Mat_22:11. 6. Hated garment of sin—Jud_1:23. 7. Taken garment for comfort—Act_12:8. By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0376. 369. Gardens
369. Gardens 1. A garden spoiled by sin. Eden—Gen_3:1-24. 2. A garden sanctified by prayer.—Gethsemane—Joh_18:26. 3. A garden hallowed by Christ. Joseph’s—Joh_19:41. 4. A garden prepared for the Beloved—S. of S. Joh_4:12, Joh_4:16. 5. A garden watered to its betterment—Isa_58:11. 6. A garden bringing forth for others—Isa_61:11. 7. A garden destroyed by judgment because of … Continue reading “0376. 369. Gardens”
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0374. 368. “Further”
368. “Further” “Further” suggests something beyond that we have reached; and “no further” speaks of a limitation, or an arrestment. 1. Control. God controls the sea in all its movements, for He says to it, “Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further; and here shall thy proud waves be stayed” (Job_38:11). 2. Confession. When the … Continue reading “0374. 368. “Further””
0373. 367. Fully Saved
367. Fully Saved 1. Are you saved from all doubt, and do you enjoy full assurance of faith? This is the privilege of all believers as the sons of God—Joh_5:24; Rom_8:16; Gal_3:13; Col_2:13-14; 1Jn_5:10-13. 2. Are you saved from the dominion of sin and enabled to overcome the evil impulses of your natural heart? This … Continue reading “0373. 367. Fully Saved”