Rev_22:16. The Morning Star "The bright and morning star."’97Rev_22:16. Language utterly fails to set forth the dignity, beauty, and preciousness of Christ. The inspired writers, therefore, selected the most striking figures and emblems, that this deficiency in language might, in some respects, be remedied. Hence, objects associated with both the earth and heavens, are employed … Continue reading “144. REV 22:16. THE MORNING STAR”
143. ZEC 4:10. THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS
Zec_4:10. The Day of Small Things "Who hath despised the day of small things?" Zec_4:10. Let us, I. Urge the Interrogation, "Who hath despised the day of small things?" 1. The naturalist does not. He throws in his grain, and watches its progress, and waits for its ripening. He plants his shrubs, and waits for … Continue reading “143. ZEC 4:10. THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS”
142. ROM 8:17. SUFFERING AND GLORIFICATION
Rom_8:17. Suffering and Glorification "If so be, that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."’97Rom_8:17. The end of God’s redeeming arrange merits is, that we may be conformed to the image of his Son. This is man’s highest dignity and greatest felicity. This likeness is commenced in justification, wherein we are … Continue reading “142. ROM 8:17. SUFFERING AND GLORIFICATION”
141. ROM 8:17. CHILDREN AND HEIRS OF GOD
Rom_8:17. Children and Heirs of God "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ"’97Rom_8:17. True religion is founded in an entire change of character; and those who truly belong to the Christian family, have been brought from a state of alienation and slavery, to be the children of God, and of … Continue reading “141. ROM 8:17. CHILDREN AND HEIRS OF GOD”
140. ISA 55:1. THE GOSPEL INVITATION
Isa_55:1. The Gospel Invitation "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price."’97Isa_55:1 In the text there are three things: I. The Commodities announced. II. The Persons addressed. And, III. The Invitation … Continue reading “140. ISA 55:1. THE GOSPEL INVITATION”
139. 1PE 5:4. THE SAINTS’ CORONATION
1Pe_5:4. The Saints’ Coronation "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye nail receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."’971Pe_5:4. There are three things in the text: I. An interesting Description of Christ.’97"The chief Shepherd." II. A Reference to his Second Advent.’97"When the chief Shepherd shall appear." And, III. The Reward He will … Continue reading “139. 1PE 5:4. THE SAINTS’ CORONATION”
138. LUK 7:12-16. THE MIRACLE OF NAIN
Luk_7:12-16. The Miracle of Nain "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow," &c.’97Luk_7:12-16. How splendid the career of Jesus! How sublime his works! How unparalleled his miracles! He spake and acted as … Continue reading “138. LUK 7:12-16. THE MIRACLE OF NAIN”
137. 1CO 11:26. THE LORD’S SUPPER
1Co_11:26. The Lord’s Supper "Ye do show the Lord’s death till he come."’971Co_11:26. The subject connected with the text is that of believers’ commemorating the death of Jesus by regarding the ordinance of his Supper. The text especially refers to the symbolical import of this ordinance, which is "showing forth the Lord’s death till he … Continue reading “137. 1CO 11:26. THE LORD’S SUPPER”
136. MIC 2:10. THE PRESENT NOT THE CHRISTIAN’S REST
Mic_2:10. The Present Not the Christian’s Rest "Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest."’97Mic_2:10. There is a strong tendency in the human mind, to live by sense, and not by faith. Sense invariably prefers the present to the future. Hence, we perceive why so many are absorbed in the fleeting scenes of … Continue reading “136. MIC 2:10. THE PRESENT NOT THE CHRISTIAN’S REST”
135. ROM 8:15. THE SPIRIT OF ADOPTION
Rom_8:15. The Spirit of Adoption "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father"’97Rom_8:15. This subject is stated by the apostle, I. Negatively. Believers "have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear." Observe. 1. The Jews were … Continue reading “135. ROM 8:15. THE SPIRIT OF ADOPTION”