Peter’s Restoration
Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these? John 21:15. Peter never forgot the painful scene of his humiliation. He did not forget his denial of Christ and think that, after all, it was not a very great sin…. No restoration can be complete unless it reaches to the very depth of […]
Learning From Peter’s Experience
If I have to die with You, I will not deny You! Mark 14:31. The reason so many of Christ’s professed disciples fall into grievous temptation is that they have not a correct knowledge of themselves. Here is where Peter was so thoroughly sifted by the enemy. If we could understand our own weakness, we […]
Mary’s Offering
Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me. Mark 14:6. The feast at Simon’s house brought together many of the Jews, for they knew that Christ was there. They came not only to see Jesus, but many were curious to see one who had been raised from the dead. They […]
Judas and John Contrasted
Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me. John 13:21. The opportunities and advantages offered to John were given to Judas also. The same principles of truth were set before his understanding; the same example in the character of Christ was his to contemplate and imitate. But Judas failed to become […]
Miraculous Transformation
The Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them. Luke 9:56. John was the disciple whom Jesus loved, because he was believing and trustful and loved his Master with devotion. His love for Christ was characterized by simplicity and ardor. There are many who think that this love for […]
An Example of Trust and Prayer
But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” Daniel 6:16. On account of his praying to God, Daniel was cast into the lions’ den…. But Daniel continued to pray, even among the lions. Did God forget His faithful servant and suffer him to be destroyed? Oh, […]
