Monthly Archives: December 2011

What think ye of Christ?

“What think ye of Christ?” (Matthew 22:42) The great test of your soul’s health is, What think you of Christ? Is He to you “fairer than the children of men”—“the chief among ten thousand”—the “altogether lovely”? Wherever Christ is thus … Continue reading

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A Striking Example of Faith

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 … Continue reading

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A Splendid Example of Spiritual Diligence

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea 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 … Continue reading

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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king

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 … Continue reading

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Our Lord Jesus Christ’s nature and person

Let us take care that we have clear views of our Lord Jesus Christ’s nature and person. It is a point of the deepest importance. We should settle it firmly in our Kinds, that our Saviour is perfect man as … Continue reading

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The names of Jesus

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, … Continue reading

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How completely a believer can be delivered from the fear of death

We see in the song of Simeon how completely a believer can be delivered from the fear of death; “Lord,” says old Simeon, “now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.” He speaks like one for whom the grave has … Continue reading

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As coals are to burning coals

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife (Proverbs 26:21). Men of proud, and passionate, and selfish spirits, give scope to their corrupt dispositions in kindling strife and debate, which … Continue reading

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And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him (Luke 2:25). We have in these verses … Continue reading

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He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are an abomination to the Lord.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 17:15). That condemning the just is a grievous crime, there is no doubt. But some will be startled at … Continue reading

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