Mary’s Visit to Elisabeth—Luk_1:39-56 The intimation which the angel had given respecting Elisabeth greatly impressed the mind of Mary, and created a strong desire to visit and confer with that aged relative under the very peculiar circumstances in which she was placed. There were grounds on which she might suspect the actual relation between these … Continue reading ““641. MARY’S VISIT TO ELISABETH—LUKE 1:39-56””
“640. LUKE 1-2 : TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK”
Luke 1-2 : Twenty-Eighth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO
“639. THE ANNUNCIATION—LUKE 1:26-38”
The Annunciation—Luk_1:26-38 If there be joy in heaven—joy among the angels of God—over one sinner that repenteth, we may be sure that it was not with indifference, but with glad songs of praise and shouts of adoring joy, that the heavenly hosts beheld the great arch-angel depart to revisit earth, to bear hither the tidings … Continue reading ““639. THE ANNUNCIATION—LUKE 1:26-38””
“638. NAZARETH—LUKE 1:26”
Nazareth—Luk_1:26 Six months had not expired before the angel Gabriel again made his appearance; and this time his visit was to Nazareth. This was an obscure place in Galilee, which owes all its renown to that event which the angel went there to announce. It is not mentioned in the Old Testament; nor does its … Continue reading ““638. NAZARETH—LUKE 1:26””
“637. GABRIEL—LUKE 1:26”
Gabriel—Luk_1:26 The angel who brought to Zacharias “these glad tidings,” disclosed to him his name: “I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God.” We have heard of this angel before; and we lose something unless we look back to the circumstances with which he was previously connected. This, then, was the same angel … Continue reading ““637. GABRIEL—LUKE 1:26””
“636. THE VISION—LUKE 1:5-25”
The Vision—Luk_1:5-25 And what had Zacharias seen in the temple? The dumbness with which he was smitten did not necessarily preclude him from making known the particulars in writing; and the eagerness of both priests and people to learn what had taken place, probably urged him to an early disclosure. Indeed, he must himself have … Continue reading ““636. THE VISION—LUKE 1:5-25””
“635. ZACHARIAS—LUKE 1:5-10”
Zacharias—Luk_1:5-10 The circumstances which preceded and attended the appearance of John the Baptist, are more extraordinary and wonderful, than had ever accompanied the birth of any person who had hitherto appeared in the world: and this may well suggest the reflection, that seeing how solemnly the appointed harbinger is brought into the world, how great … Continue reading ““635. ZACHARIAS—LUKE 1:5-10””
“634. ELIAS—LUKE 1:17”
Elias—Luk_1:17 Isaiah the prophet, when directed to “speak comfortably to Jerusalem,” announced, “the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” Isa_40:3. Malachi, the last of the prophets, speaking in the Lord’s name, declares, “Behold I will send … Continue reading ““634. ELIAS—LUKE 1:17””
“633. THE WORD—JOHN 1:1-18”
The Word—Joh_1:1-18 When the history of a great personage is written by different hands, the historians seldom commence at the same point of time. One begins with his birth, and reminds us of his parentage, his illustrious line, and his great ancestors. Another, passing over this, takes him up at the commencement of his public … Continue reading ““633. THE WORD—JOHN 1:1-18””
“632. LUKE 1 : TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK”
Luke 1 : Twenty-Seventh Week Autor: JOHN KITTO