Sermons & Devotionals by R.A. Torrey
R.A. Torrey
Jesus’ Appearance to Seven Disciples by the Sea of Galilee John 21:1–24
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Third Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples After His Resurrection, vv. 1–14 What is the relation of c. 21 to the rest of the book? (See 20:30, 31.) By whom was it written? What are the “these things” mentioned in v. 1? How did the disciples come to be in Galilee? (Matt.... Read More
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Jesus’ Appearance to the Eleven on the Mountain in Galilee Matthew 28:16–20
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Worshipping and Doubting, vv. 16, 17 Where is the scene of this lesson laid? Why had the disciples gone into Galilee? (v. 16; compare v. 7; Mark 16:7.) What mountain in Galilee was this? Had He appeared to them immediately upon their going into Galilee? (John 21:1–24.)What ... Read More
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Jesus’ Last Appearance to His Disciples in Jerusalem, and His Ascension from Bethany Luke 24:44–53
(Compare Mark 16:19, 20; Acts 1:1–14) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus’ Last Conversation with His Disciples in Jerusalem, vv. 44–49 Of what two things did Jesus say the events which had occurred were a fulfillment? Why did He say, “While I was yet with you”? Was He not “with them” still? Will He eve... Read More
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Jesus’ Last Words to His Disciples Before His Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion John 16:7–33
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “If I Do Not Go Away, the Comforter Will Not Come Unto You, But If I Depart, I Will Send Him Unto You,” vv. 7–15 What was the feeling of Jesus’ disciples over His departure from them? (John 16:6.) Did it not seem like a misfortune (v. 7)? In what ways was it for their good?... Read More
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Jesus’ Prophecies Concerning the Destruction of Jerusalem Luke 21:5–24
(Compare Matt. 24:1–28; Mark 13:1–23) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Perils to Come, vv. 5–11 When were the opening words of this lesson spoken? (Mark 13:1.) As the disciples looked upon the temple, of what did they think (v. 5)? As Jesus looked upon it of what did He think (v. 6)? As men look upon the m... Read More
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Jesus’ Prophecies Concerning His Own Coming Again Matt. 24:29–51
(Compare Mark 13:24–37; Luke 21:25–36) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Events Accompanying the Second Coming of Christ, vv. 29–35 What other tribulation did the tribulation connected with the siege of Jerusalem suggest and typify? Immediately after the great tribulation typified in the tribulation at ... Read More
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Jesus’ Teaching Concerning Marriage, Divorce, and Children Matt. 19:3–15
(Compare Mark 10:2–16; Luke 18:15–17) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Unnaturalness and Wickedness of Divorce, vv. 3–9 What class of persons do we see coming to Jesus in the first verse of the lesson? For what purpose did they come to Jesus? Did they often come to Him in this way? (Compare 16:1; 22:15... Read More
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Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate Luke 23:1–25
(Compare Matthew 27:2, 11–31; Mark 15:1–20; John 18:28–39) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Before Pilate, vv. 1–7 What do we see done with Jesus in v. 1 of the lesson? Was it only by a few that Jesus was thus treated? Of whom was the company composed? (c. 22:66.) Why did the whole company rise up an... Read More
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Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Luke 19:29–44
(Compare Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; John 12:12–19) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Obedient Disciples, vv. 29–35 What city was Jesus approaching? Had Christ entered Jerusalem before? How does this entrance differ from other entrances? Why did Christ on this occasion enter in a way that seemed to cou... Read More
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Jesus’ Two Appearances and Conversations with His Apostles John 20:19–31
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Appears Unto the Disciples, Thomas Being Absent, vv. 19–25 To whom did Jesus finally appear upon the day of His resurrection? How soon after the return of the two disciples from Emmaus and their relation of Jesus’ appearance to them was it? (Luke 24:35, 36.) In what s... Read More
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John the Baptist’s Last Message to Our Lord Luke 7:18–35
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. John the Baptist’s Perplexity, vv. 18–20 Who is the central figure of this lesson? Where was he at this time? How did he get there? What news reached him? How did he come to hear it? What clear revelation had he had concerning our Lord at an earlier day? (John 1:33, 29, 34.... Read More
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John the Baptist’s Testimony Regarding Our Lord John 1:19–34
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. John’s Testimony Before the Priests and Levites, vv. 19–28 What proof have we of the far-reaching impression of John the Baptist’s work? What was the purpose of the Jews in sending these priests and Levites to make inquiry of John the Baptist? What was the first question th... Read More
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Keep Praying Until God Answers
There are two passages in the Gospel of Luke which throw a flood of light upon the question, "What sort of praying is it that prevails with God and obtains what it seeks from Him?" and also upon the question, "Why is it that many prayers of God’s own children come short of obtaining that which we se... Read More
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Looking to Jesus
If we are to run with patience the race that is set before us, we must always keep looking to Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-3). One of the simplest and yet one of the mightiest secrets of abiding joy and victory is to never lose sight of Jesus. 1. First of all, we must keep looking at Jesus as the ground of o... Read More
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LOVE CONTRASTED, DESCRIBED, EXALTED
OUR subject this morning is Love Contrasted, Love Described, Love Exalted. Our text is the whole of the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians. This chapter, which we are to study this morning is not only one of the most familiar, but also one of the most important and remarkable in the whole Bible... Read More
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Man’s Excuses Luke 14:15–24
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Despising God’s Gracious Invitation, 15–21 What gave rise to this parable (v. 15)? What is the connection between this parable and this utterance? What does the “great supper” symbolize? Why is the kingdom of God represented as a supper? What kind of a supper? How great a s... Read More
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Mary and Martha’s Message to Our Lord When Their Brother Lazarus Was Sick John 11:1–16
DISCOVERY OF FACTS 1. The Messenger from Mary and Martha Brings Tidings to Our Lord of the Sickness of Their Brother Lazarus, vv. 1–6 In what home is our Lord recorded as having visited more frequently than any other? What shadow had now fallen upon that home? To whom did Martha and Mary turn in the... Read More
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NO HOPE
"Ye were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world." Eph. 2: 12. THESE words describe the appalling condition of the Ephesians before they were saved, but tonight I wish ... Read More
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NOT A WORD OF CHRIST SHALL EVER FAIL
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away." Matt. 24: 35. JESUS CHRIST here asserts that His words are more stable and enduring than heaven or earth: that while heaven and earth shall pass away, His word shall not pass away. When we consider the position that Jesus Christ oc... Read More
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Not by Bread Alone
There is nothing more important for the development of a Christian’s spiritual life than regular, systematic Bible study. It is as true in the spiritual life as in the physical life, that health depends on what we eat and how much we eat. "Man shall not live by bread alone" (Matt. 4:4). The soul’s p... Read More
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R.A. Torrey (1856 - 1928)
An American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Called by D. L. Moody to head Bible institute in Chicago (now Moody Bible Institute). Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles. Worldwide evangelistic meetings with Charlie Alexander. Founded Montrose Bible Conference, PA. Wrote more than forty books.Torrey held his last evangelistic meeting in Florida in 1927, additional meetings being canceled because of his failing health. He died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 26, 1928, having preached throughout the world and written more than 40 books. Torrey-Gray Auditorium, the main auditorium at Moody, was named for Torrey and his successor, James M. Gray. At Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute honors him, as does the university's annual Bible conference.
Reuben Archer Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Held evangelistic meetings around the world with song leader Charlie Alexander. Called by D.L. Moody to head the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute); Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles; pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial Church) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles.
Besides his obvious gifts in all these areas, he was also a man of prayer, a student of the Bible, and an outstanding personal soul-winner. It is said that he daily read the Bible in four languages, having a good working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew. Some students of church history feel he did more to promote personal evangelism than any other one man since the days of the apostles. His prayer life has seldom been equaled in the annals of Christendom.
Reuben A. Torrey wrote some forty books and his practical writings on the Holy Spirit, prayer, salvation, soul-winning, and evangelism are still favorites of many Christians.