Sermons and Biblical Studies

268. Death of Christ Continued 1. Proclamation of His Death. “Spake of His decease” (Luk_9:31). 2. Place of His Death. “Where (Calvary) sin abounded, grace did much more abound” (Rom_5:20). 3. Pleasure of His Death. “Gave Himself an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour” (Eph_5:2). 4. Partakers of His Death. “Died the … Continue reading “0272. 268. Death of Christ”

267. Death of Christ There are several ways in which the death of Christ is stated, each of which has its own touch of meaning. 1. A Sinful Act. “Being put to death in the flesh” (1Pe_3:18). 2. A Saving Atonement. “Through His Blood” (Eph_1:7). 3. A Suffering Attachment. “The Cross of Christ… the marks … Continue reading “0271. 267. Death of Christ”

266. “Day of the Lord” In Zec_14:4-21, we have seven times over what shall take place “in that day”—that is, the day of Millennial glory, when the Lord shall tabernacle amongst us again. 1. Arrival of the Lord with His saints, at the commencement of His tabernacling. “His feet shall stand in that day upon … Continue reading “0270. 266. “Day of the Lord””

265. Darkness and Its Treasures C. H. Spurgeon, on one occasion, was in Richmond Park with a friend, who was reading to him, and in the course of reading he read: “And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.” “Stay!” said C.H.S. “That is ugly! Dark! and Jesus was not come … Continue reading “0269. 265. Darkness and Its Treasures”

264. Day by Day 1. A Daily Burnt Offering. Consecration. “Daily burnt offering” (Num_29:6). Attitude of the saint maintained as a result of the act of consecration in surrender. 2. A Daily Worship. Thanksgiving. “Daily shall He be praised” (Psa_72:15). The essence of worship is praise to the Lord for what He is and does. … Continue reading “0268. 264. Day by Day”

263. Daniel Praying Or Faith Illustrated—Dan_6:10-11 1. The Courage of Faith. “When Daniel knew the writing was signed,” etc. 2. The Outlook of Faith. “His windows being opened towards Jerusalem.” 3. The Humility of Faith. “He kneeled upon his knees.” 4. The Method of Faith. “Three times a day.” 5. The Worship of Faith. “Prayed … Continue reading “0267. 263. Daniel Praying”

262. Daniel’s Protector As Seen in Dan_6:19-23 Daniel’s testimony regarding God’s protection is explicit. There are seven things about the protection. It was— 1. Divine in its help, for it was “God” who shielded him. 2. Personal in its benefit, for Daniel said, “My God.” 3. Angelic in its medium, for the “angel” shut the … Continue reading “0266. 262. Daniel’s Protector”

261. Daniel An Acrostic Study in Character Character is what we are in the value of our being, as the gold coin rings out its worth as it is flung on the counter. Think of the character Daniel was. We might make an acrostic on his name. Devout character, for the “Spirit of the holy” … Continue reading “0265. 261. Daniel”

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260. Cut A Gospel address may be compiled from the relative use of the word “cut.” 1. Obstacles Removed. “Cut down their groves” (Deu_7:5; 2Ch_14:3; 2Ch_31:1; 2Ch_34:7). The groves were identified with idol worship and sin. 2. Oblation Made. “Cut off out of the land of the living” (Isa_53:8; Dan_9:26). Christ’s death was no accident. … Continue reading “0263. 260. Cut”