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Tag Archives: Christ
An Angelic Song of Grace & Glory, Peace & Goodwill
Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about … Continue reading
A Morning in the Temple, Part 2 of 3: Christ Answers the Pharisees
Proverbs 26:5; John 8:6-9 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued … Continue reading
The Mighty Men of Prayer of the Protestant Reformation
James 5:16-18; John 15:4,5,7 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the … Continue reading
Buds, Blossoms & Bringing Forth Fruit
Isaiah 27:6 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): We are just coming to the most beautiful season … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged April, blossoms, buds, Christ, convictions, flowers, fruit trees, godliness, March, May, spring
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The Thankful Leper
Luke 17:11-19 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged Christ, grace, Gratitude, healing, leper, leprosy, praise, prayer, Thankfulness
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A Prescription For Restoring Spiritual Health
Lamentations 3:40; Psalm 119:37 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): Have we never inwardly backslidden, so … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged backsliding, Christ, grace, restoration, self-examination
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Man’s Way & God’s Way
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): We have here an account of the way, and end, of a great many self-deluded souls. … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged believe, Christ, death, eternal life, faith, God's way, gospel, man's way
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Romans 10:17; Mark 4:9
Romans 10:17; Mark 4:9 Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. And [Jesus] said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. BROWNLOW NORTH (1810-1875): These Scriptures teach that men are justified “by … Continue reading
Jesus Christ’s Tender Request
1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Song of Solomon 5:1; 1 Corinthians 11:26 I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he … Continue reading
Posted in Lord's Supper
Tagged blood, body, bread, Christ, command, Jesus, Lord's Supper, remembrance, request, wine
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The Perfection of Scripture Is Seen in its Details
Numbers 20:2,3; Psalm 106:33; Numbers 20:7-12 There was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron. And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Christ, details, perfection, Scripture, The Rock, types
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