Divine Legislator
For the LORD is our Judge, The LORD is our Lawgiver, The LORD is our King; He will save us. —Isaiah 33:22 The Lord’s day mentioned by John was the Sabbath, the day on which Jehovah rested after the great work of creation, and which He blessed and sanctified because He had rested upon it. […]
Bread of Life
“Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.”—John 6:32 “Verily, verily, I say unto you,” Christ said, “Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracle, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour […]
Great Advocate
“Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”—John 16:24 God’s appointments and grants in our behalf are without limit. The throne of grace is itself the highest attraction because it is occupied by One who permits us to call Him Father. But God […]
Our Righteousness
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.—1 Corinthians 1:30 The thought that the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, not because of any merit on our part, but as a free gift from God, is a precious thought. The enemy of […]
Author of Truth
“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”—John 17:17 Through nature, through types and symbols, through patriarchs and prophets, God had spoken to the world. Lessons must be given to humanity in the language of humanity. The Messenger of the covenant must speak. His voice must be heard in His own temple. Christ must […]
Beloved Teacher and Friend
Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.”—John 13:36 Looking upon His disciples with divine love and with the tenderest sympathy, Christ said, “Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in […]
