April 21, 1889

 The Power of His Resurrection “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection.”— Philippians iii. 10. PAUL, in the verses before the text, had deliberately laid aside his own personal righteousness. “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, …

Philippians:3:10

May 13, 1875

Stephen and Saul “And cast him out of the city, and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.” — Acts vii. 58. May 13th, 1875 THE Holy Spirit does not tell us much about the deaths of saints at any time, and he says very little about …

Acts:7:58

1866

Peter’s Three Calls “And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” — John i. 37. “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make …

Matthew:10:1-2

April 16, 1865

Jesus Appearing to Mary Magdalene   “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” — Mark 16:9.   THE doctrine of a risen Saviour is exceedingly precious. The resurrection is the corner-stone of the entire building of Christianity. It is the …

Mark:16:9

January 22, 1865

Zechariah's Vision of Joshua the High Priest   "And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this …

Zechariah:3:1-5