A Job Well Done
I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. John 17:4. When Christ expired on the cross, crying with a loud voice, “It is finished,” His work was completed. The way was laid open, the veil was rent in twain. Humanity could approach God without […]
Calvary
At last two false witnesses came forward and said, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.’” Matthew 26:60, 61. This was the only charge that could be brought against Christ. But these words had been misstated and misapplied. Christ had said, “Destroy this […]
Gethsemane
Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32. As Christ left the disciples, bidding them pray for themselves and for Him, He selected three, Peter, James, and John, and went still farther into the seclusion of the garden. These three […]
Coworkers With Chris
Greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. John 14:12. Christ’s work was largely confined to Judea. But though His personal ministry did not extend to other lands, people from all nations listened to His teaching and carried the message to all parts of the world. Many heard of Jesus […]
The Joy of Christ’s Fellowship in Heaven
There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8. While sitting round the Communion table, Christ spoke words of intense interest to His disciples. He […]
Receive to Give
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:6, 7. The work of building up the kingdom of Christ will go forward, though to all appearances it moves slowly, and means are so limited […]
