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Eminent Examples of Meekness in Word & Deed

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Who are the meek? THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): Let us set before our eyes the examples of some of the saints who have shined in this grace. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): Look … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ, the King of Meekness

Matthew 21:5 Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. ROBERT HAWKER (1753-1827): The four Evangelists all notice this triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, five days before … Continue reading

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When Jesus Christ Washes Our Feet

John 13:1, 3-5 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved … Continue reading

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The Christian Grace of Meekness

Matthew 5:2-5 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they … Continue reading

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Paul’s Persuasion

2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): It will be profitable to consider the point of … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ, An Everlasting Father to His Children

Isaiah 9:6,7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of … Continue reading

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The Importance of Jesus Christ’s Ascension Into Heaven

John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her…I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. JOHN FLAVEL (1630-1691): Why did Christ ascend? ISAAC AMBROSE (1604-1664): The types prefigured it…The types of this were Enoch’s translation, … Continue reading

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No Room for Jesus Christ

Luke 2:7 And [Mary] brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): Jesus was laid in a … Continue reading

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Prophetic Symbolism: The Two Pillars of Solomon’s Temple

2 Chronicles 3:3,17; Matthew 12:42; Matthew 16:13-18 Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God…And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other … Continue reading

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A Thankful Remembrance of God’s Holiness

Psalm 97:12; Psalm 30:4,5 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness…Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth … Continue reading

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