Sermons and Biblical Studies

The Ethiopian Treasurer or Seeking, Sought and Saved Behind the Scenes (Joh_16:8). Seeking for Light (Psa_68:31). Sought of God (Joh_7:37). Instructed by Philip (Act_8:35). Saved (Act_8:37). Baptized (Act_8:36,Act_8:38). Rejoicing (Act_8:39). There is much to learn concerning the Ethiopian treasurer that is both instructive and interesting. He seems to picture for us the average experience of … Continue reading “1061. The Ethiopian Treasurer or Seeking, Sought and Saved”

The Paralytic Healed "And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion" (Mar_2:12). We now come to the blessing that accrued to the one who was willing to be carried and let down … Continue reading “1060. The Paralytic Healed”

Christ to His Critics "And immediately when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, He said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? "Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy … Continue reading “1059. Christ to His Critics”

The Critical Scribes "But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, "Why doth this Man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?" (Mar_2:6-7). 1. "There were certain of the scribes sitting there." It is always so! Some come to hear and heed; some come to criticise. … Continue reading “1058. The Critical Scribes”

The Responsive Christ "When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee" (Mar_2:5). When Christ saw the tile being removed and the sick of the palsy being slowly lowered, He uttered not a word of reproach. He was the rather, stirred with compassion. Let us … Continue reading “1057. The Responsive Christ”

Studying the Paralytic "And they come onto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy" (Mar_2:3). There are certain things true in the case of this paralytic, that are true with every sinner. 1. The paralytic was hopelessly sick. There were none who could heal him. Visitors might condone him in his sad estate, but they … Continue reading “1056. Studying the Paralytic”

An Interrupted Service "And they came unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. "And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the press, they uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the … Continue reading “1055. An Interrupted Service”

A Unique Preaching Service "And again He entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that He was in the house. "And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and He preached the Word unto them" (Mar_2:1-2). There … Continue reading “1054. A Unique Preaching Service”

The Paralytic or Grace Through Faith A Unique Preaching Service (Mar_2:1-2). An Interrupted Service (Mar_2:3-4). Studying the Paralytic (Mar_2:3). The Responsive Christ (Mar_2:5). The Critical Scribes (Mar_2:6-7). Christ to His Critics (Mar_2:8-11). The Paralytic Healed (Mar_2:12). The miracles and parables of Christ form a conspicuous part of all the four Gospels. The miracles sum up … Continue reading “1053. The Paralytic or Grace Through Faith”

His Healing "And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto Him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. "And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in … Continue reading “1052. His Healing”