The Holy Spirit Given to Teach Us
When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. John 16:13. Before offering Himself as the sacrificial victim, Christ sought for the most essential and complete gift to bestow upon His followers, a gift that would bring within their reach the boundless resources of grace. “I will pray the […]
To Know God Is to Obey Him
If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do it. If ye love me keep my commandments. John 14:14, 15. “In my name,” Christ bade His disciples pray. In Christ’s name His followers are to stand before God. Through the value of the sacrifice made for them, they are of value in […]
Christ’s Teaching Embraced the World
When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Matthew 7:28, NIV. [Christ] did not deal in abstract theories, but in that which is essential to the development of character; that which will enlarge man’s capacity for knowing God, and increase his power to do good. He spoke of those truths […]
Learning From the Divine Teacher
And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Malachi 3:3. Here is the process, the refining, purifying process, to be carried on by the Lord of […]
Christ Delegates Power to Us
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. Luke 22:31, 32. As the Prince of life, He had power with God and prevailed for His people. This Saviour, who prayed for those […]
Jesus Taught Industry by His Own Example
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10. In the simple garb of a common laborer [Jesus] walked the streets of the little town, going to and returning from His humble work. He did not employ His divine power to lessen His burdens or to lighten His toil. As Jesus […]
