Sermons and Biblical Studies

He Smote Three Times and Stayed "And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said onto the King of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed" (2Ki_13:18). Elisha told King Joash that he should smite upon the ground and he smote three times and stayed. Joash had … Continue reading “1111. He Smote Three Times and Stayed”

The Arrow of Deliverance "And he said, The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians, in Aphek, till thou have consumed them" (2Ki_13:17, l. c.). Israel does not stand alone in regard to her enemies. Every believer has just as much to fear from … Continue reading “1110. The Arrow of Deliverance”

The Open Window "And he said, Open the window eastward: and he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot: and he shot" (2Ki_13:17, f. c.). After Elisha had placed his hand upon the king's hand, he told him to open the window eastward, and shoot. Then he cried, "The arrow of the Lord's deliverance from Syria." … Continue reading “1109. The Open Window”

The Placing of Elisha's Hands "And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow: and he put his hand upon it; and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands" (2Ki_13:16). After King Joash had taken unto him his bow and arrows, and put his hand upon the bow Elisha … Continue reading “1108. The Placing of Elisha's Hands”

Take Bow and Arrows "And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows: and he took unto him bow and arrows" (2Ki_13:15). 1. Fixing the eyes on. Jehovah. Elisha as he lay there upon his death bed, realized that the king of Israel was leaning too heavily upon him. He knew how, when he was … Continue reading “1107. Take Bow and Arrows”

Elisha's Last Sickness "Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down onto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father! the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof!" (2Ki_13:14). Elisha had lived an eventful life, the time had now … Continue reading “1106. Elisha's Last Sickness”

Joash Shooting Arrows or Victory Through Prayer Elisha's Last Sickness (2Ki_13:14). Take Bow and Arrows (2Ki_13:15). The Placing of Elisha's Hands (2Ki_13:16). The Open Window (2Ki_13:17, f. c.). The Arrow of Deliverance (2Ki_13:17, l. c.). He Smote Three Times and Stayed (2Ki_13:18). Smiting Syria Thrice (2Ki_13:19, l. c.). We bring before you a pictorial lesson … Continue reading “1105. Joash Shooting Arrows or Victory Through Prayer”

The Sin of Unbelief in the Realm of Daily Living "Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day" (Act_26:22). It seems too bad that we should doubt the power of the Risen Christ to lead us on. And yet this is what we often do. 1. We doubt the faithfulness of His … Continue reading “1104. The Sin of Unbelief in the Realm of Daily Living”

The Sin of Unbelief in the Realm of Man's Need "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Php_4:19). When Thomas in unbelief staggered at the fact of the resurrection of Christ, we hold up our hands in horror. Yet is it not true that the … Continue reading “1103. The Sin of Unbelief in the Realm of Man's Need”

The Sin of Unbelief to-day "Then He said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken" (Luk_24:25). Thomas cast aside God's sure Word. He refused the message of the prophets and of Christ. Christ had plainly said: "The third day I shall rise again," but Thomas had … Continue reading “1102. The Sin of Unbelief to-day”