“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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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”
Hosannas Silenced: Beautiful and Unholy, Fruit of Envy and Malice
“And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.“And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out” (Luke 19:39, 40 KJV). Many Pharisees witnessed the scene, and, burning with envy and malice, sought toContinue reading “Hosannas Silenced: Beautiful and Unholy, Fruit of Envy and Malice”
Hosanna! A 500-Year Old Prophecy, A Royal Entry
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” Zechariah 9:9. DA 569.1 Five hundred years before the birth of Christ, the prophet Zechariah thus foretold the comingContinue reading “Hosanna! A 500-Year Old Prophecy, A Royal Entry”
Your Salvation: A Waste or Priceless?
“Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet” (Luke 7:45, KJV). The words spoken in indignation, “To what purpose is this waste?” brought vividly before Christ the greatest sacrifice ever made,—the gift of Himself as the propitiation for a lost world. TheContinue reading “Your Salvation: A Waste or Priceless?”