Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Door–christ Our Approach–The Place of Entrance "I am the Door; by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture" (Joh_10:9). 1. The Curtains. They were of blue, of purple, of scarlet, and of fine linen. These colors all represent the Lord Jesus Christ. … Continue reading “1691. The Door–christ Our Approach–The Place of Entrance”

The Tabernacle Exo_40:1-9, Exo_40:34-38 The Door–Christ Our Approach–the Place of Entrance (Joh_10:9). The Brazen Altar–Christ Our Sacrifice–the Place of Redemption (Heb_9:14). The Laver–Christ Our Sanctification–the Place of Cleansing (2Ti_2:21). The Shewbread–Christ Our Food–the Place of Strength (Joh_6:35). The Altar of Incense–Christ Our High Priest–the Place of Intercession (Heb_7:25). The Candlesticks–Christ Our Light–the Place of Testimony … Continue reading “1690. The Tabernacle”

The Compassionate Christ "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not!" (Mat_23:37). In following the terrific denunciation which the Lord Jesus gave against the … Continue reading “1689. The Compassionate Christ”

Sons Vs. Fathers "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the Prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the Prophets. Wherefore ye be witnesses … Continue reading “1688. Sons Vs. Fathers”

Without Vs. Within "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess" (Mat_23:25). We are now coming to the climax of the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy. It comes under two divisions. 1. … Continue reading “1687. Without Vs. Within”

Essentials Vs. Non-Essentials "Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel" (Mat_23:24). It is passing strange how some churchmen place emphasis on minor things, and utterly neglect major things. 1. There are those who would die in behalf of the doctrine of Separation of Church and State, but they never lift … Continue reading “1686. Essentials Vs. Non-Essentials”

Rites Vs. Righteousness "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint, and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the Law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone" (Mat_23:23). There are many following the Pharisaical idea. They … Continue reading “1685. Rites Vs. Righteousness”

Accused Vs. Excusing "Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the Temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the Temple, he is a debtor! Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the Temple that sanctifieth the gold?" (Mat_23:16-17). This "accusing" and … Continue reading “1684. Accused Vs. Excusing”

II. Men Must Not Have Precedence Over Christ On the Mount of Transfiguration, the disciples suggested that three tabernacles be builded, one for Moses, one for Elias, and one for Christ. God quickly rebuked them, and pronounced Jesus Christ, as His Son, His chosen One. We are plainly taught that Jesus Christ must be all … Continue reading “1683. II. Men Must Not Have Precedence Over Christ”

I. A Cult Must Not Have Precedence to Christ Our key verse, plainly shows the passion of the Pharisees for cult–they would compass sea and land to make a proselyte; but their proselyte was twofold more the child of hell than they themselves. Let us observe how the Pharisees were very zealous for their religion. … Continue reading “1682. I. A Cult Must Not Have Precedence to Christ”