At His Feet in Confession "And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God. "And fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks: and he was a Samaritan" (Luk_17:15-16). Ten lepers had cried out after the Lord. They had asked that … Continue reading “0801. At His Feet in Confession”
0800. At His Feet in Trouble
At His Feet in Trouble "For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of Him, and came and fell at His feet" (Mar_7:25). There are four distinct persons described in the Gospel who came to the Lord in the time of their trouble and sought help at the Master's feet. 1. … Continue reading “0800. At His Feet in Trouble”
0799. At His Feet to Learn
At His Feet to Learn "And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word" (Luk_10:39). Martha was cumbered with much serving. Mary served, but she also sat at His feet. She sat a learner. To my mind one of the beautiful scenes of the Bible is that … Continue reading “0799. At His Feet to Learn”
0798. 2. The Worship of Christ Is Commanded
2. The Worship of Christ Is Commanded The angels are commanded to worship Him. "And again, when He bringeth in the first Begotten into the world, He saith, And let all the angels of God worship Him" (Heb_1:6). Multitudes of the Heavenly host worship Him. The four living ones and the four and twenty elders … Continue reading “0798. 2. The Worship of Christ Is Commanded”
0797. 1. The Worship of Man Is Prohibited
1. The Worship of Man Is Prohibited The Bible says "One is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren" (Mat_23:8). Peter and John refused worship. When the lame man who sat at the beautiful gate of the Temple was healed, the people rushed out, filled with wonder and amazement. They all ran together … Continue reading “0797. 1. The Worship of Man Is Prohibited”
0796. At His Feet to Worship
At His Feet to Worship "And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not: I am the First and the Last: "I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have … Continue reading “0796. At His Feet to Worship”
0795. At Jesus' Feet
At Jesus' Feet At His Feet to Worship (Rev_1:17-18). At His Feet to Learn (Luk_10:39). At His Feet in Trouble (Mar_7:25). At His Feet in Confession (Luk_17:15-16). At His Feet in Anticipation (Joh_12:3). At His Feet a Sinner (Luk_7:38). At His Feet Restored (Luk_8:35). We have been running through our Bible and looking into the … Continue reading “0795. At Jesus' Feet”
0794. Christ Is Invested with Power As the Son of Man
Christ Is Invested with Power As the Son of Man "Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of Heaven" (Mat_26:64). We come now to the most forceful and beautiful part … Continue reading “0794. Christ Is Invested with Power As the Son of Man”
0793. Distinctions Made Plain
Distinctions Made Plain "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth" (Joh_1:14). We wish first of all to sum up much that has been said; then to add other thoughts concerning the distinction … Continue reading “0793. Distinctions Made Plain”
0792. Christ, As the Son of Man, Distinct From a Son of Man
Christ, As the Son of Man, Distinct From a Son of Man "For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luk_19:10). Very seldom do we stop to consider articles, but it is absolutely vital to notice that our Lord is not a Son of Man, but the … Continue reading “0792. Christ, As the Son of Man, Distinct From a Son of Man”