“Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe” (John 4:48 KJV). “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever” (Isaiah 40:8 KJV). The Galileans who returned from the Passover brought back the report of the wonderful works of Jesus. TheContinue reading “Show me a sign! vs Speak the Word only!”
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At the Well: Enemies and Strangers, Pt. 3
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38 KJV). When the disciples returned from their errand, they were surprised to find their Master speaking with the woman. He had not taken the refreshing draught that He desired, and He did notContinue reading “At the Well: Enemies and Strangers, Pt. 3”
At the Well: Enemies and Strangers, Pt. 2
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8 KJV). As Jesus spoke of the living water, the woman looked upon Him with wondering attention. He had aroused her interest, and awakened a desire for the gift of which He spoke. She perceived that it was not the water of Jacob’sContinue reading “At the Well: Enemies and Strangers, Pt. 2”
At the Well: Enemies and Strangers
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14 KJV). On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautifulContinue reading “At the Well: Enemies and Strangers”
Where Competition Does Not Belong
“He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30 KJV). “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:4 KJV). For a time the Baptist’s influence over the nation had been greater than that of its rulers, priests, or princes. If he had announced himself as the Messiah, and raised aContinue reading “Where Competition Does Not Belong”
Shadowy Night: Wealthy Pride Meets Truth
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3. Nicodemus held a high position of trust in the Jewish nation. He was highly educated, and possessed talents of no ordinary character, and he was an honored member of the national council. With others,Continue reading “Shadowy Night: Wealthy Pride Meets Truth”
Feast Days: Useless, Apart from Christ
“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, … Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore comeContinue reading “Feast Days: Useless, Apart from Christ”