Sermons and Biblical Studies

Psa_61:2. The Saint’s Asylum in Distress "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock which is higher than I."’97Psa_61:2. It is probable that this psalm was composed when David was in exile, through the unnatural rebellion of Absalom, his son. The psalm commences with sorrow and prayer, but, like many others, ends with … Continue reading “224. PSA 61:2. THE SAINT’S ASYLUM IN DISTRESS”

Joh_13:7. Mysteriousness of Present Dispensations "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter."’97Joh_13:7. The circumstances connected with the text; Christ washing the disciples’ feet; Peter’s objection; Christ’s reply, &c. Notice, I. The Lord’s Dealings with his People are often Dark and Mysterious. See Job_23:8. 1. Refer to past ages. Illustrated in … Continue reading “223. JOH 13:7. MYSTERIOUSNESS OF PRESENT DISPENSATIONS”

Isa_26:3, Isa_26:4. Trusting God "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength."’97Isa_26:3, Isa_26:4. The present world is emphatically a scene of anxiety and trouble. Well may it be likened to a … Continue reading “222. ISA 26:3, ISA 26:4. TRUSTING GOD”

Mat_7:24-27. The Two Builders "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of line, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock," &c.’97Mat_7:24-27. Jesus ended his celebrated Sermon on he Mount by the beautiful comparison of he two builders, as described in the text, and which naturally formed … Continue reading “221. MAT 7:24-27. THE TWO BUILDERS”

Num_14:24. Character of Caleb "But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land," &c.’97Num_14:24. Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God, whose history is presented in the holy oracles of truth. We do not refer to the … Continue reading “220. NUM 14:24. CHARACTER OF CALEB”

2Co_4:4. The Glorious Gospel "The glorious Gospel of Christ"’972Co_4:4. All the works of God are glorious Wherever we look abroad, we see "The wonders of his hands, Or impress of his feet" The earth displays his greatness, goodness, and power. The heavens display his glory, and the firmament showeth his handy-work. Who can lift his … Continue reading “219. 2CO 4:4. THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL”

Joh_6:27. The Best Labor "Labor not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life."’97Joh_6:27. Happy would it have been for thousands who were favored with Christ’s ministry had they known and improved the day of their visitation. Instead of this, many followed Christ out of mere curiosity, while others … Continue reading “218. JOH 6:27. THE BEST LABOR”

Psa_149:4. The Objects of the Divine Delight "For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people."’97Psa_149:4. What a spirit of delightful tenderness runs through all the declarations of God concerning his people! With what ardent affection he expresses his delight in all that relates to them! How many precious promises he has given them! They are … Continue reading “217. PSA 149:4. THE OBJECTS OF THE DIVINE DELIGHT”

Heb_7:25. Christ’s Saving Ability "Wherefore he is able to save them to the utter most that come unto God by him."’97Heb_7:25. The apostle had been discoursing concerning the dignity and superiority of the priesthood of Christ over the priests of old. This was manifest especially in the greatness of his person, the unchanging perpetuity of … Continue reading “216. HEB 7:25. CHRIST’S SAVING ABILITY”

Act_11:23. Barnabas at Antioch "Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord." Act_11:23. Antioch, the city to which the text refers, was about 280 miles from Jerusalem, and was distinguished on several interesting accounts. Here … Continue reading “215. ACT 11:23. BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH”