Christ’s Method of Teaching
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; … that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Isaiah 52:7. In all the sermons and in all the Bible studies, let the people see that on every point a plain “Thus saith the Lord” is given for the […]
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 […]
