Sermons and Biblical Studies

Master (Gr. Despote), Sovereign Lord "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man will therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for … Continue reading “0662. Master (Gr. Despote), Sovereign Lord”

Master (Gr. Epistata), One Set Over "Now when He had left speaking, He said unto Simon Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy word I will let down the … Continue reading “0661. Master (Gr. Epistata), One Set Over”

Master (Gr. Didaskate), Teacher "Ye call Me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am" (Joh_13:13). The word translated Master, "Didaskalos" in this passage, is used many times in the New Testament, and it means "Teacher." How blessed it is in these days when there are so many false doctrines, and conflicting … Continue reading “0660. Master (Gr. Didaskate), Teacher”

Master (Gr. Kathagetes), Leader "One is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren" (Mat_23:10). The word "Kathagetes" carries with it the thought of Leader. It is a precious thought that Jesus Christ, as Master, stands ready to lead His people. In the Old Testament times, the children of Israel were led by the … Continue reading “0659. Master (Gr. Kathagetes), Leader”

Master (Gr. Rabbi), Great Chieftain "And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for as to be here: let us make three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias" (Mar_9:5). It will be well to briefly review the transfiguration scene. Peter, James, and John were with Christ … Continue reading “0658. Master (Gr. Rabbi), Great Chieftain”

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The Intensity of His Calvary Prayer "And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" (Mat_27:46). It is impossible for any of us to enter into the full meaning of the cry which passed the … Continue reading “0656. The Intensity of His Calvary Prayer”

The Intensity of His Approval of Bible Study "Martha, Martha, thou art cambered about many things, but * * Mary hath chosen the better part that cannot be taken from her" (Luk_10:41-42). Christ, the guest in the home of Martha and of Mary. Martha, cumbered with serving, and Mary who had served, in part, but … Continue reading “0655. The Intensity of His Approval of Bible Study”

The Intensity of His Claim to Holiness "And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this … Continue reading “0654. The Intensity of His Claim to Holiness”

The Intensity of His Approval "And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of Heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I" (Gen_22:11). "And He said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast … Continue reading “0653. The Intensity of His Approval”