Sermons and Biblical Studies

Isa_22:22. Christ Bearing the Key of the House of David "And the key of the house of David wall I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open."’97Isa_22:22. These words, which literally refer to Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, mentioned 2Ki_18:18, obviously apply also … Continue reading “284. ISA 22:22. CHRIST BEARING THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID”

Mat_27:42. The Saviour of Others Not Able to Save Himself "He saved others, himself he cannot save."’97Mat_27:42. This was the language of the priests, and scribes, and elders, respecting Jesus, when he was expiring upon the cross. Judea had been filled with the signs of his Messiahship’97the evidences of his divinity, yet they had unbelievingly … Continue reading “283. MAT 27:42. THE SAVIOUR OF OTHERS NOT ABLE TO SAVE HIMSELF”

Joh_10:10. The Gracious Design of Christ’s Coming "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."’97Joh_10:10. The text contains the good design of Christ’s manifestation in the flesh. It it supposed that mankind were dead, and Jesus came expressly to give them life, yea, to give it them … Continue reading “282. JOH 10:10. THE GRACIOUS DESIGN OF CHRIST’S COMING”

Psa_138:3. Successful Prayer "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul."’97Psa_138:3. This is a psalm of thanksgiving, and was probably written after David had enjoyed the providential interposition of God. in crushing the rebellion of Absalom, and bringing him in peace again to his throne and … Continue reading “281. PSA 138:3. SUCCESSFUL PRAYER”

2Co_2:14. The Believer’s Triumph "Now thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in Christ."’972Co_2:14. However the passage may primarily refer to the apostles, it is language which will suit the experience and may be adopted by all the followers of Christ. Christianity is a warfare, all believers are en gaged in the … Continue reading “280. 2CO 2:14. THE BELIEVER’S TRIUMPH”

Act_11:26. The Christian Character "The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."’97Act_11:26. In this chapter is detailed the success of the Gospel in the various places where the disciples were scattered by the persecution of the church at Jerusalem. See8:1. Among other places to which they fled was Antioch, where the hand of the Lord … Continue reading “279. ACT 11:26. THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER”

Luk_22:44. The Agony of Christ "And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly."’97Luk_22:44. Our text is connected with one of the most interesting and affecting events in the history of our world. It is so whether we contemplate the person of the sufferer; the cause of his anguish; the extent of his sorrows; or the … Continue reading “278. LUK 22:44. THE AGONY OF CHRIST”

Lev_25:10. The Jubilee "It shall be a jubilee unto you."’97Lev_25:10. Most of the ancient festivals were strikingly typical of Gospel blessings or ordinances. This was the case with the feast of tabernacles, the feast of the passover, and equally so the year of Jubilee. It is obvious from the Redeemer’s application of one of Isaiah’s … Continue reading “277. LEV 25:10. THE JUBILEE”

Psa_87:2. God’s Regards for the Assemblies of His People The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."’97Psa_87:2. What is the loveliest scene of human association on earth? An assembly of legislators, who meet to enact good and useful laws for a nation, is interesting. An assembly of philosophers, met … Continue reading “276. PSA 87:2. GOD’S REGARDS FOR THE ASSEMBLIES OF HIS PEOPLE”

Col_2:10. Completeness in Christ "Ye are complete in him."’97Col_2:10. Christ is all and in all to the believer; he in his light, his life, and his salvation. From him all his blessedness is communicated; through him he is enriched with all the precious promises; and with him he shall spend an eternity of pleasure, and … Continue reading “275. COL 2:10. COMPLETENESS IN CHRIST”