August 11, 1889

The Far-Off, Near; The Near, Far Off   “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come …

Matthew:2:1-4

August 8, 1889

“In The Garden With Him.”   “One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?” — John xviii. 26.   PETER was on dangerous ground. When his Master was being buffeted, he was trying to make himself comfortable. We read of the high priest’s servants …

John:18:26

August 4, 1889

Whither Goest Thou?   “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” — Job xiiii. 10.   ON several Sabbath mornings of late I have earnestly handled spiritual subjects which I trust may have been for the edification of the people of God; but it will not do …

Job:23:10

August 4, 1889

The Followers of the Lamb   “These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” — Revelation xiv. 4, 5.   WHATEVER the saints are …

Revelation:14:4-5

August 1, 1889

Obedience Rewarded   “And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not …

Matthew:28:8-10

July 28, 1889

The Mediator - The Interpreter   “And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with …

Exodus:20:18-20

July 28, 1889

God’s Pupil, God’s Preacher: An Autobiography   “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.” — Psalm lxxi. 17.   You notice how much David is at home with God. He talks about him; he does better, he talks to him. He hears God speaking to him, and he keeps …

Psalms:71:17

July 21, 1889

"The Marriage of the Lamb"   “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.”— …

Revelation:19:7-8

July 21, 1889

When Can We Find Comforters?   “Whence shall I seek comforters for thee?”— Nahum iii. 7.   IT is the business of the prophet of God, and of the minister of Christ, to seek comfort for those who are in distress. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.” It is a part of our calling to seek, …

Nahum:3:7

July 19, 1889

Faith’s Firm Resolve   “I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.”— Psalm Ixxi. 16.   THIS is a psalm of David’s old age, and we will carefully notice the characteristic feature of it. It is not addressed to men concerning God, but it is addressed …

Psalms:71:16