Risen Saviour
“But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”—Matthew 13:23 When Christ gave His disciples the promise of the Spirit, He was nearing the close of His earthly ministry. He was standing in […]
Great Exemplar
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.—Ephesians 5:1, 2 You may say you have been taken in and have bestowed your means upon those unworthy of your charity, and therefore have become discouraged in trying to help the needy. […]
Majesty of Heaven
His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever.—Psalm 111:3 It was at the ordination of the Twelve that the first step was taken in the organization of the church that after Christ’s departure was to carry on His work on the earth. Of this ordination the record says, “He goeth up into […]
King in Righteousness
“In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” —Jeremiah 23:6 Isaiah’s rapt portrayals of the Messiah’s glory were his study by day and by night—the Branch from the root of Jesse; a King to reign in […]
Heavenly Bridegroom
“Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.”—Matthew 25:8 It is not a matter of little consequence to us as to how we hear and how we treat the truth of God. To misunderstand the truth, or fail to appreciate it, because we do not cherish light that comes to us, […]
Coming One
And he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts.—Matthew 2:16 At the birth of Christ, Satan saw the plains of Bethlehem illuminated with the brilliant glory of a multitude of heavenly angels. He heard their song, “Glory to God in the highest, and […]
