Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Open Window Explained "We have also the prophetic Word made sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed in your hearts, as unto a lamp that shineth in a dark place till the day dawn and the day-star arise" (2Pe_1:19, \1911 Bible). It was through an open window that Daniel looked out toward … Continue reading “1541. The Open Window Explained”

Jerusalem, the City of Peace "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (Psa_122:1). For a few moments we will consider the quest of the open window. Daniel was looking toward Jerusalem when he prayed. He did not open his window to behold the marvels of … Continue reading “1540. Jerusalem, the City of Peace”

In the World but Not of the World "I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil" (Joh_17:15). When we see Daniel kneeling before the open window, with his face towards Jerusalem, we at once feel that Daniel, while living in the midst … Continue reading “1539. In the World but Not of the World”

The Open Window Dan_6:1-23 In the World but Not of the World (Joh_17:15). Jerusalem, the City of Peace (Psa_122:1). The Open Window Explained (2Pe_1:19). The Closed Window (Pro_29:18). The Result of the Closed Window (2Pe_1:9). The Opponents of the Open Window (2Ti_3:8). The Message of the Open Window (Heb_10:36-37). The study of Daniel's life is … Continue reading “1538. The Open Window”

Peace and the Two Comings "And His name shall be called * * The Prince of Peace" (Isa_9:6). 1. In the First Coming, personal peace was offered to all who came unto Him. The message of the angel was: "Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ … Continue reading “1537. Peace and the Two Comings”

The Kingdom and the Two Comings "And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS" (Rev_19:16). 1. The First Coming of Christ was climaxed in His crucifixion. He was crucified King of the Jews. When the angel prophesied to Mary of the birth of … Continue reading “1536. The Kingdom and the Two Comings”

The Gentile World and the Two Comings "Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?" (Rom_11:12). 1. In the First Coming, Israel's breaking off brought riches to the Gentiles. In the Book of Acts, in its … Continue reading “1535. The Gentile World and the Two Comings”

National Israel and the Two Comings "For Zion's sake will I not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory" (Isa_62:1-2). 1. In … Continue reading “1534. National Israel and the Two Comings”

The Temple and the Two Comings "And He shall build the Temple of the Lord: even He shall build the Temple of the Lord; and He shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon His throne" (Zec_6:12-13). 1. Following the First Coming of Christ, the Temple was thrown down. The Lord said unto … Continue reading “1533. The Temple and the Two Comings”

The Shedding of Tears and the Two Comings "And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it" (Luk_19:41). 1. In the First Coming, Christ's heart was broken over the perfidy of His people. Like Jeremiah of old, He could hear the alarm of war. He knew the devastations that would … Continue reading “1532. The Shedding of Tears and the Two Comings”