Sermons and Biblical Studies

Paul or the Stormy Sea A Discounted Warning (Act_27:10-11). Human Reasons for Setting Sail (Act_27:12-13). The Great Storm (Act_27:14-15). The Sun and Stars Hidden (Act_27:20). Hope Mid the Darkness (Act_27:22-25). The Four Anchors (Act_27:29). The Escape to Land (Act_27:41). We have before us one of the most striking and stirring scenes recorded in the Word … Continue reading “1121. Paul or the Stormy Sea”

The Iron Did Swim "And he cat down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim" (2Ki_6:6). It is just here that many want to part with the story of the Lost Axe Head. What a shame! Some want to take away the miraculous from the Word of God. They will … Continue reading “1120. The Iron Did Swim”

The Axe Head Restored "Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it" (2Ki_6:7). How blessed it is that the backslider can be restored. Some have an idea that when one has lost out with God, he can never again get back, or, if he does get … Continue reading “1119. The Axe Head Restored”

Where Fell It? "And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place" (2Ki_6:6). The first thing that Elisha did was to ask the question, 1. "Where fell it?" This suggests to us our need of going to the place where we lost our touch with God. We must get … Continue reading “1118. Where Fell It?”

Alas! It Was Borrowed "And he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed" (2Ki_6:5, l. c.). What a cry went up from the young man as he saw the axe head flying from him and falling into the water. Immediately he turned to Elisha and said, "Alas, master! for it was borrowed." 1. … Continue reading “1117. Alas! It Was Borrowed”

The Lost Axe Head "But as one was felling a beam, the ax head fell into the water" (2Ki_6:5, f. c.). As one of the young men was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water. Alas! you say. Yes, it was too bad. Let us study this dilemma. 1. We have the … Continue reading “1116. The Lost Axe Head”

An Accepted Invitation "And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go" (2Ki_6:3). Where is he who wishes to go out alone? Was it not proper, was it not even propitious to invite Elisha to go with them as they went to their task? Has … Continue reading “1115. An Accepted Invitation”

A Willingness to Serve "Let as go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye" (2Ki_6:2). There are several striking lessons for us just here. How splendid it was for these young men to … Continue reading “1114. A Willingness to Serve”

Elisha or the Iron That Swam A Willingness to Serve (2Ki_6:2). An Accepted Invitation (2Ki_6:3). The Lost Axe Head (2Ki_6:5, f. c.). Alas! It Was Borrowed (2Ki_6:5, l. c.). Where Fell It? (2Ki_6:6). The Axe Head Restored (2Ki_6:7). The Iron Did Swim (2Ki_6:6). There are many colleges for the prophets to-day. There is much in … Continue reading “1113. Elisha or the Iron That Swam”

Smiting Syria Thrice "Now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice" (2Ki_13:19, l. c.). When King Joash smote the ground but three times the Prophet told him he should smite Syria but three times. Our lesson is conveyed in the words "What ye ask * * I will do." God has given unto every one of … Continue reading “1112. Smiting Syria Thrice”