"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Prov. 1:7). Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God's majesty, that has had a vision of God's awful greatness, His ineffable holiness, His perfect righteousness, His irresistible power, His sovereign grace. Does someone say, "But it is on... Read More
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" (PSALM 116:15). This is one of the many comforting and blessed statements in Holy Scripture concerning that great event from which the flesh so much shrinks. If the Lord's people would more frequently make a prayerful and believing study... Read More
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 1 The Address "Our Father which art in heaven" Matthew 6:9 This opening clause is a suitable preface to all that follows. It presents to us the great Object to whom we pray, teaches us the covenant office that He sustains to us, and denotes the obligation imposed upon us, n... Read More
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 9 The Doxology "For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen" Matthew 6:13 This model for Divine worshipers concludes with a doxology or ascription of praise to the One addressed, evidencing the completeness of the prayer. Christ here taught His di... Read More
"Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Thy sight" (Matt. 11:26). In the present chapter we shall consider, somewhat briefly, the practical application to ourselves of the great truth which we have pondered in its various ramifications in earlier pages. In chapter twelve we shall deal more in det... Read More
Our Compassionate Lord I. Compassion is one of the characteristics of God. A. As in the Psalm we read this morning, "The Lord is full of compassion." 1. Compassion is being moved with tenderness, combined with pity. a. It leads to kindness, understanding, forgiveness, and mercy and grace. b. In the ... Read More
"A VITAL QUESTION" I. MANY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS IN THE BIBLE. A. First question God asked man, "Adam where art thou?" 1. Where are you in relation to God? a. Are you in rebellion? b. Are you trying to run or hide? B. "What think ye of Christ whose Son is He?" 1. Son of Joseph. 2. Illegitimate Son of ... Read More
Selected Verses: Psalm 103:2-3. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. Isaiah 53:4-5. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But ... Read More
Selected Verses: Psalm 103:1. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. I Corinthians 13:1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. I Corinthians 13:4. Charity suffereth long, an... Read More
"It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good." (Galatians 4:18) Zeal is a subject, like many others in religion, which is sadly misunderstood. Many would be ashamed to be thought zealous Christians. Many are ready to say of zealous people what Festus said of Paul: "You are out of your min... Read More
"The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"
Precious Death
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 1 The Address
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 9 The Doxology
The Sovereignty of God) Chapter Ten - Our Attitude Toward His Sovereignty
Mark 8:1
Psalms 116:12
Communion (“Do this in remembrance of Me” “Forget not all His benefits”)
Encouragement to Praise (with I Corinthians 13 and comments on tongues)
Christian Zeal