Matthew 9

Church Buildings or House-Churches? Biblical and Practical Advantages for Meeting Within Homes Whenever we think of planting churches, we imagine the process as starting within a home and, eventually, ending with the purchase of a building. We tend to pity those who do not have the means to secure t... Read More

The Loveliness of Christ by Thomas Watson "Yes! He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, this my Friend!" Song of Solomon 5:16 In this book, which is a divine marriage song , are all the strains of holy love set forth in the purest allegories and metaphors, such as represent that dear affection ... Read More

The Death of the Righteous By Thomas Watson "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!" Philippians 1:21 Paul was a great admirer of Christ. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2. There is no medicine like the blood of Christ! I. "For to me, to live is Christ." T... Read More

The Great Physician and His Patients Charles Spurgeon Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington 3/5/1865 "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick."—Matthew 9:12. THIS was Christ's apology for mingling with publicans and sinners when the Pharisees murmured against him. He triumphantl... Read More

The Mercy of God James Smith, 1842 "Your mercy, O Lord, endured forever!" Psalm 138:8 Few things that relate to religion are more talked of, and but few less understood — than the mercy of God . It is indeed . . . a fountain of consolation, a spring of happiness, and a source of comfort — to all who... Read More

The Ruler and His Child James Smith, 1860 "A ruler came and knelt before Jesus and said: My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." Matthew 9:18 The miracles of Jesus, are as marvelous displays of mercy, as they are of power . They show his sympathy with man in... Read More

The Call of Christ Arthur Pink "Come unto Me all you who labor and are heavy laden—and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me ; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 Familiar a... Read More

The Rest of Christ Arthur Pink "Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden—and I will give you rest !" Matthew 11:28 In his most excellent sermons on these words and the verses which follow, John Newton pointed out that the dispensation of the Gospel may be compared to the cities of refuge ... Read More

Eternal Punishment Arthur Pink, 1940 We take up our pen to write on one of the most solemn truths taught in the Word of God. And before we began, we turned to the Lord and earnestly sought that wisdom and grace which we are conscious we sorely need; making request that we might be preserved from all... Read More

Present Day Evangelism Arthur Pink "The glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me." 1 Timothy 1:11 Most of the so-called evangelism of our day is a grief to genuine Christians, for they feel that it lacks any scriptural warrant, that it is dishonoring unto God, and that it is fill... Read More