CHAPTER ONE David As a Youth 1 Samuel 16 and 17 The life of David marked an important epoch in the unfolding of God’s purpose and plan of redemption. Here a little and there a little God made known the grand goal toward which all His dealings tended. At sundry times and in divers manners God spake i... Read More
Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 65 CHRIST CONDEMNED TO DEATH John 19:12-24 The following is an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us:— 1. Pilate’s effort foiled, verse 12. 2. Pilate on the Bench, verse 12. 3. The Jews’ rejection of their Messiah, verse 15. 4. Christ delivered to ... Read More
CHAPTER TWO His Anointing 1 Samuel 16 and 17 In our last chapter we called attention to the time in which David’s lot was cast. The spirituality of Israel had indeed fallen to a low ebb. The law of God was no longer heeded, for "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). The... Read More
THE BEATITUDES THE EIGHTH BEATITUDE "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: fo... Read More
In this chapter we shall attempt little more than to point out the connecting links between the Sinaitic and the Davidic covenants. The various covenants recorded in the Old Testament, as we have previously stated, mark the principal stages in the development of God’s purpose of mercy toward our fal... Read More
Rom 12:20, 21, “Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Prov 25:21, 22, “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty... Read More
1Kings 19:12-15 Elijah lived during one of the most evil times in Israel's history, when the worst administration was in power. The wicked King Ahab ruled over Israel together with his evil wife Jezebel (1Kings 16:30). But Elijah stood for God steadfastly and unmoveable. We do not know much about hi... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 6 A COMPENDIUM OR SUMMARY OF THE DECALOGUE OR TEN COMMANDS The Commandments of the law are reduced by Christ to two capital ones; Love to God, and Love to the neighbour, (Matthew 22:36-40) and the apostle Paul says; "All the law is fulfilled in one word, e... Read More
What is more important? To have a good start to life or a good ending? Obviously the end is more important than the beginning. Jesus told a parable about two young men. One had a bad attitude at the beginning but he changed. The other began with a good attitude but turned bad in the end (Matthew 21:... Read More
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the power of God; Who has saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which... Read More
David as a Youth (1 Samuel 16, 17)
Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 65 CHRIST CONDEMNED TO DEATH
His Anointing (1 Samuel 16, 17)
THE BEATITUDES THE EIGHTH BEATITUDE
THE DAVIDIC COVENANT
The key that opens hearts
The Whisper of God
A Compendium of the Ten Commands.
What Will Your End Be?
2 Timothy 1:8-10