Sermons and Biblical Studies

Elisha Follows Elijah We have one great quest in this study, and that is to follow the steps that mark the believer in his walk with God; the steps that lead to the higher ground; the distinct stages of the Christian as he passes out of carnality and into spirituality. 1. An important feature before … Continue reading “0012. Elisha Follows Elijah”

Following Christ No Matter What Others Do "And what shall this man do? "Jesus saith unto him, * * What is that to thee? follow thou Me" (Joh_21:21-22). When Peter was told by the Lord by what death he should glorify Christ, he did not hesitate to follow on; but Peter did ask concerning one … Continue reading “0011. Following Christ No Matter What Others Do”

Following Christ and Reigning with Him "Then answered Peter and said unto Him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed Thee; what shall we have therefore? "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit in the throne … Continue reading “0010. Following Christ and Reigning with Him”

Following Christ Amid the Raptured Saints "These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth" (Rev_14:4). There is no more beautiful verse in the Bible than this. The Lord seems to draw back the curtain in order to give us a glimpse of coming scenes. There are those who were undefiled; those who have … Continue reading “0009. Following Christ Amid the Raptured Saints”

Following Christ Even Unto Death "I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whithersoever thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not" (Joh_21:18). Christ spoke these words signifying by what death Peter … Continue reading “0008. Following Christ Even Unto Death”

Following Christ Above Self "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Mat_16:24). Jesus Christ had been telling the disciples how He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things of the elders, and of the chief priests, and of the scribes, and be … Continue reading “0007. Following Christ Above Self”

Following Christ Above Riches "Sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come and follow Me" (Mat_19:21). The story before us is that of the rich young ruler. He possessed many things which were praiseworthy. He was earnest and he was moral, and he was interested, … Continue reading “0006. Following Christ Above Riches”

Following Christ Above Relatives "And He said unto another, Follow thou Me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. "And another also said, Lord, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house" (Luk_9:59-62). If we are going to … Continue reading “0005. Following Christ Above Relatives”

Following Christ Through Deprivations "A certain man said unto Him, Lord, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man hath not where to lay His head" (Luk_9:57-58). It is quite certain that this "certain young man" … Continue reading “0004. Following Christ Through Deprivations”

Following Christ in Salvation "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, He saw a man, named Matthew, * * and He saith unto him, Follow Me" (Mat_9:9). Matthew was a Jew, but a despised Jew. He was a collector of the taxes imposed upon the Jewish people by the Roman government. It would seem that … Continue reading “0003. Following Christ in Salvation”