May 19 “And confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare that the seek the country.” Hebrews 11:13-14 We ought to seek heaven by traveling in the way that … Continue reading
May 12 “And confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare that the seek the country.” Hebrews 11:13-14 This life ought so to be spent by us as to … Continue reading
May 5 “And he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.” Genesis 39:12 We may determine whether any custom is a good tendency by considering what the effect would be if it was … Continue reading
April 28 “And he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.” Genesis 39:12 We have an account hear of that remarkable behavior of Joseph in the house Potiphar. Observe how great the temptation … Continue reading
April 21 “Her strong rods were broken and withered.” Ezekiel 19:12 Here Israel, the Jewish community, is compared to a vine. Her rods are her wise, able, and well-qualified magistrates or rulers. Broken and withered mean removal … Continue reading
April 14 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater … Continue reading
April 7 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater … Continue reading
March 31 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater … Continue reading
March 24 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
March 17 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
March 10 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
March 3 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
February 24 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
February 17 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Peoples shall yet come, even the inhabitants of many cities. The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ’Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and to … Continue reading
February 10 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless: “Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?” Isaiah 33:14 “The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearlessness … Continue reading
February 3 “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well; the devils also believe, and tremble.” James 2:19 Seek those distinguishing qualifications and affections of soul which neither the devil, nor any unholy being, has or … Continue reading
January 27 And Jesus answered him, ”Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:17 Christ said these words to peter upon the occasion of his professing … Continue reading
January 20 For your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great. Psalm 25:11 When this was penned, it was a time of affliction and danger with David. Great guilt is no obstacle to pardon. The psalmist … Continue reading
January 13 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your … Continue reading
January 6 The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it. Luke 16:16 The kingdom of heaven should be sought, first, because of … Continue reading
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