The history contained in these verses is one of singular interest. The miracle here recorded brings out in strong light the character both of Christ and his people. The power and mercy of the Lord Jesus, and the mixture of faith and unbelief in his best disciples, are beautifully illustrated. We lea... Read More
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18, NIV). It is very interesting to note how this verse says “the Lord is close.” So what is the opposite? The Lord is far away. He is distant from someone who is not broken. The way to have God near to you i... Read More
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. He brought me up ... out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. — You hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins wherein in time past ye walked according to the cour... Read More
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that the Son of man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter replie... Read More
Listen to the words of Jonah: “Thou hadst cast me into the deep…the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me…the depth closed me round about…I went down to the bottoms…the earth with her bars was about me for ever” (Jonah 2:3–6). Jonah had hit rock bottom, entombed in ... Read More
Depth (deep) (899) (bathos is the noun derived from adjective bathús = deep) literally describes a distance below a surface and to the depth or a deep place. Bathos is used literally for the depths of the earth (Mt 13:5), to the depths of the sea (Lk 5:4). Figuratively bathos describes a great or ex... Read More
A Sermon (No. 2206) Intended for Reading on Lord's-Day, May 31st, 1891, Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, On behalf of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, On Thursday Evening, May 7th, 1891. "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?"--Job... Read More
Expository Thoughts On Matthew - Matthew 14:22-36
How He Does It
AUGUST 4 - evening
ARISE, GO TO NINEVEH
JONAH GAVE THANKS AND WAS DELIVERED
Depth (deep) (899) (bathos)
Sermon 2206 - "Am I a Sea, or a Whale?"