“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal” (John 12:25, KJV). The grain of wheat that preserves its own life can produce no fruit. It abides alone. Christ could, if He chose, save Himself from death. But should He doContinue reading “The Law of Self”
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The Greek Coalition: A Great Pledge
“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 8:11, KJV). “And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: the same came therefore to Philip, which wasContinue reading “The Greek Coalition: A Great Pledge”
The Cain and Abel Syndrome
“That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar” (Matthew 23:35, KJV). Little did the Jews realize the terrible responsibility involved in rejecting Christ. From the time whenContinue reading “The Cain and Abel Syndrome”
Woes to Hypocrites: Blind Guides
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.“Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity” (Matthew 23:27, 28 KJV). The Saviour continuedContinue reading “Woes to Hypocrites: Blind Guides”
Priceless, the Widow’s Mite, But Woes to Hypocrites
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation” (Matthew 23:14, KJV). “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites,” said Jesus; “for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neitherContinue reading “Priceless, the Widow’s Mite, But Woes to Hypocrites”
The Last Day: Master and Reverend
“He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name” (Psalms 111:9, KJV). It was the last day of Christ’s teaching in the temple. Of the vast throngs that were gathered at Jerusalem, the attention of all had been attracted to Him; the people had crowdedContinue reading “The Last Day: Master and Reverend”
Spies: Enemies and Allies
“And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor” (Luke 20:20, KJV). The priests and rulers had listened in silence to Christ’s pointed rebukes. They could not refuteContinue reading “Spies: Enemies and Allies”