Heir
“This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.”—Matthew 21:38 In the parable of the vineyard Jesus brought before the Jews their real condition. The householder represented God, the vineyard the Jewish nation hedged in by divine law which was calculated to preserve them as a people separate and distinct from […]
Angel of the Covenant
“LORD God of Israel, there is no God in heaven or on earth like You, who keep Your covenant and mercy with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.”—2 Chronicles 6:14 It was in a lonely, mountainous region, the haunt of wild beasts and the lurking place of robbers and murderers. Solitary […]
Christian’s Living Head
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.—2 Timothy 3:16 I have been shown that those who have a knowledge of the truth, and yet allow all their powers to be absorbed in worldly interests, are unfaithful. They are not, by their […]
Giver of the Law
“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”—Matthew 5:17 On the mount [of Olives], Jesus was closely watched by spies; and as He unfolded the principles of righteousness, the Pharisees caused it to be whispered about that His teaching was in […]
Crucified Redeemer
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”—Acts 26:28 The whole company had listened spellbound to Paul’s account of his wonderful experiences. The apostle was dwelling upon his favorite theme. None who heard him could doubt his sincerity. But in the full tide of his persuasive eloquence he was interrupted […]
Greatest Teacher
Then He taught them many things by parables.—Mark 4:2 The religion of Christ never degrades the receiver. It never makes him or her coarse or rough, discourteous or self-important, passionate or hardhearted. On the contrary, it refines the taste, sanctifies the judgment, and purifies and ennobles the thoughts, bringing them into captivity to Jesus Christ. […]
