“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”
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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”
Your Cornerstone or Rock of Offense?
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,“And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed” (1 PeterContinue reading “Your Cornerstone or Rock of Offense?”
When No Becomes Yes
“What think ye?” He said. “A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go,Continue reading “When No Becomes Yes”
Divine Authority Contested
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29. On the way from the temple they were met by a throng who came with their sick inquiring for the Great Healer. The report given by the fleeing people caused some of these to turn back. They feared to meet One soContinue reading “Divine Authority Contested”
Blood Bought—But Lost
“Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. ..” (1 Samuel 15:22, 23 KJV). AtContinue reading “Blood Bought—But Lost”
Cursing the Fruitless
“Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it” (Jeremiah 6:19, KJV). The parable of the fig tree, spoken before Christ’s visit to Jerusalem, had a direct connection with the lesson HeContinue reading “Cursing the Fruitless”