The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:32
Luke 1:32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the HighestThe greatness of JesusThe title of “Great” is one which the wisdom of this world recognizes, though I am not sure that it always gives the title fairly.We have Alexander the Great, Charles the Great, Frederick the Great, and so on. The epithet has usually been applied to those whose great powers have been manifested chiefly in the subjugation of their fellows to their own will. This kind of manifestation is the most... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:31
Luke 1:31Call His name JesusThe name “Jesus”Bernard has delightfully said that the name “Jesus” is honey in the mouth, melody in the ear, and joy in the heart.I rejoice in that expression on my own account, for it gives me my share of the delight, and leads me to hope that, while I am speaking, the sweetness of that precious name may fill my own mouth. Here also is a portion for you who are listening: it is melody in the ear. If my voice should be harsh, and my words discordant, you will yet... read more