Sermons and Biblical Studies

1Co_16:10. The Duty of Churches to Their Pastors Delivered At An Ordination Service At Burton-On-Trent, Sept. 9, 1840. "Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do."’971Co_16:10. The word of God is a perfect rule of faith and practice. … Continue reading “764. 1CO 16:10. THE DUTY OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS”

Col_4:17. a Ministerial Charge "Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord that thou fulfil it."’97Col_4:17. Our text refers solely to the work of the ministry. It is the apostle Paul’s counsel to Archippus, that he "take heed," &c. On this occasion we shall presume that you are not a stranger … Continue reading “763. COL 4:17. A MINISTERIAL CHARGE”

Eze_10:14. The Christian Ministry "And every one had four faces; the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle."’97Eze_10:14. In this chapter the providence and government of God are … Continue reading “762. EZE 10:14. THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY”

Exo_10:22, Exo_10:23. Light and Darkness; or the Church and the World "And there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: they saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings."’97Exo_10:22, Exo_10:23. Nothing affects so much … Continue reading “761. EXO 10:22, EXO 10:23. LIGHT AND DARKNESS; OR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD”

Isa_62:10. The Gospel Standard "Lift up a standard for the people."’97Isa_62:10. The text forms a part of a prediction supposed to refer primarily to the deliverance of the Jews from Babylon, but a part of the prophecy clearly points to the Messiah, to the proclamation of his gospel, and the diffusion of his glory. It … Continue reading “760. ISA 62:10. THE GOSPEL STANDARD”

Isa_21:12. The Six Mornings "The morning cometh."’97Isa_21:12. The various portions of the day are often employed in the way of figure by the sacred writers. Day is the emblem of joy and gladness; night, of sorrow and trouble. Thus, too, evening is the sign of approaching distress or affliction, and morning is the token of … Continue reading “759. ISA 21:12. THE SIX MORNINGS”

Psa_45:17. Perpetuity of Christ’s Name and Praise "I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee forever and ever."’97Psa_45:17. Whatever original reference there may be in this psalm to David’s son and successor, it is clear to the spiritually-minded reader that a greater than Solomon is here. … Continue reading “758. PSA 45:17. PERPETUITY OF CHRIST’S NAME AND PRAISE”

Jdg_5:31. The Enemies and Friends of Jehovah "So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord; but let them that love him be as the sun, when he goeth forth in his might."’97Jdg_5:31. God has often employed holy and devout women to effect his purposes, and carry on his cause. The Scriptures contain many biographical sketches … Continue reading “757. JDG 5:31. THE ENEMIES AND FRIENDS OF JEHOVAH”

Eze_21:27. Messiah’s Final Triumph "I will overturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him."’97Eze_21:27. The prophecy of the text has reference to the removal of the crown from the head of Zedekiah, and the vacancy in the royal line of … Continue reading “756. EZE 21:27. MESSIAH’S FINAL TRIUMPH”

Psa_45:3-5. Messiah’s Conquests "Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall … Continue reading “755. PSA 45:3-5. MESSIAH’S CONQUESTS”