Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Publican Compared Not Himself with Men "I know that in me, (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing" (Rom_7:18). Why should the publican have compared himself with others? Deep down in his heart, he felt such a comparison would do him no good; he thought himself to be a chief of sinners! … Continue reading “1091. The Publican Compared Not Himself with Men”

The Pharisee Compared Himself with Men "I thank Thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican" (Luk_18:11). The Pharisee not only compared himself with men, but he compared himself with the worst of men. This is usually the case. When the devil wants to bemean the … Continue reading “1090. The Pharisee Compared Himself with Men”

The Publican Trusted Not in Himself "And the publican * * would not lift up so much as his eyes unto Heaven" (Luk_18:13). The publican could have joined Paul in saying: "We have no confidence in the flesh." Some one may say, "But do not the good deeds of the ungodly help them in their … Continue reading “1089. The Publican Trusted Not in Himself”

The Pharisee Trusted in Himself "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others" (Luk_18:9). The whole concept of the parable of the publican and the Pharisee, is to condemn those "certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others." Thus, we see … Continue reading “1088. The Pharisee Trusted in Himself”

The Publican Boasted No Righteousness "And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto Heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner" (Luk_18:13). We supposed that had the publican desired, he might have found just as much in himself worth commendation as … Continue reading “1087. The Publican Boasted No Righteousness”

The Pharisee Acknowledged No Sin "The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank Thee that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican" (Luk_18:11). The Pharisee sought approach to God upon his own merits. His hope was a spider's web weaved from his own body. … Continue reading “1086. The Pharisee Acknowledged No Sin”

The Pharisee and the Publican a Contrast The Pharisee Acknowledged No Sin (Luk_18:11). The Publican Boasted No Righteousness (Luk_18:13). The Pharisee Trusted in Himself (Luk_18:9). The Publican Trusted Not in Himself (Luk_18:13). The Pharisee Compared Himself with Men (Luk_18:11, l. c.). The Publican Compared Not Himself with Men (Rom_7:18). The Pharisee Confessed No Saviour (Jdg_1:11, … Continue reading “1085. The Pharisee and the Publican a Contrast”

Because Thou Hast Done This Thing "And said, By Myself hare I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: "That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as … Continue reading “1084. Because Thou Hast Done This Thing”

Jehovah-Jireh "And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen" (Gen_22:14). Jehovah-jireh signifies, The Lord will provide. The word is often used as a promise for the supply of our daily food, and God does promise us all … Continue reading “1083. Jehovah-Jireh”

In the Stead of His Son "And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son" (Gen_22:13). When Abraham lifted his hand to … Continue reading “1082. In the Stead of His Son”