Sermons and Biblical Studies

Mat_19:14. Christ’s Encouraging Observations Respecting Children "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."’97Mat_19:14. Notice the desire of the parents to bring their children to Christ. The opposition of the disciples. The kind attention and affectionate interference of Jesus. Let us consider, I. To … Continue reading “124. MAT 19:14. CHRIST’S ENCOURAGING OBSERVATIONS RESPECTING CHILDREN”

Psa_51:17. The Heart Which God Will Not Despise "A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."’97Psa_51:17. This Psa. presents a fine and interesting specimen of the experience of a soul truly awakened to a sense of his sin and misery, and really solicitous to enjoy pardon, and the favor of God. … Continue reading “123. PSA 51:17. THE HEART WHICH GOD WILL NOT DESPISE”

Gen_18:19. Family Worship "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him; and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment."’97Gen_18:19. Let us consider the subject of family worship, I. In the grounds and propriety of it Many persons have thought themselves justified in … Continue reading “122. GEN 18:19. FAMILY WORSHIP”

Joh_19:17, Joh_19:18. The Place, Etc., Of Christ’s Death "And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: where they crucified him."’97Joh_19:17, Joh_19:18. The evangelists are very particular and minute in detailing every circumstance connected with Christ’s death. At present we design … Continue reading “121. JOH 19:17, JOH 19:18. THE PLACE, ETC., OF CHRIST’S DEATH”

2Co_12:10. Weakness, Strength "When I am weak, then am I strong."’972Co_12:10. The chapter contains the apostle Paul’s very peculiar experience. He refers to his glorious revelation; ver. 1, &c.: to its unspeakable nature, and the dangerous effects it was calculated to produce; ver. 3 to 7. Then he dwells on the remedy God graciously appointed; … Continue reading “120. 2CO 12:10. WEAKNESS, STRENGTH”

Pro_22:2. Human Equality "The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all."’97Pro_22:2. By the rich and poor, the wise man doubtless includes all ranks and degrees of men. And by meeting together, he evidently means, that they meet on common or equal ground; that, however unequal they may be in … Continue reading “119. PRO 22:2. HUMAN EQUALITY”

Luk_18:13. The Publican "God be merciful to me a sinner."’97Luk_18:13 Refer to the account given of the two characters; their visit to the temple; their views of themselves; opposite modes of address to God; the rejection of the one and the acceptance of the other. Notice, 1. The Publican’s Confession. He confessed that he was … Continue reading “118. LUK 18:13. THE PUBLICAN”

Psa_77:13. God’s Way in the Sanctuary "Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary."’97Psa_77:13. The Psa. ist had evidently been passing through scenes of great affliction and sorrow. He seems almost to have been sinking into despondency; when he referred to God’s dealings of old, and, by reflecting on his works and doings of old, … Continue reading “117. PSA 77:13. GOD’S WAY IN THE SANCTUARY”

Mat_27:51. The Rent Veil "And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom."’97Mat_27:51. The death of Jesus was accompanied by a number of striking events. The earth quaked, the rocks rent, the graves were opened, the sun was darkened, and, according to the text, "the veil of … Continue reading “116. MAT 27:51. THE RENT VEIL”

2Ch_33:12, 2Ch_33:13. Manasseh "And when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers."’972Ch_33:12, 2Ch_33:13. God has given us the most express declarations of his mercy in various portions of his word. And in addition to these, he has given us many blessed examples, … Continue reading “115. 2CH 33:12, 2CH 33:13. MANASSEH”