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. […]
Fountain of Wisdom and Knowledge
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.—James 1:5 As the worker studies the life of Christ, and the character of His mission is dwelt upon, each fresh search will reveal something more deeply interesting than has […]
Divine Advocate
“See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.”—Isaiah 49:16 Satan has an accurate knowledge of the sins that he has tempted God’s people to commit, and he urges his accusations against them, declaring, that by their sins they have forfeited divine protection, and claiming that he […]
Heavenly Architect
“For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” says the LORD.—Isaiah 66:2 We are to love God, not only with all the heart, mind, and soul, but with all the strength. This covers the full, intelligent use of the physical powers. Christ was a true worker in temporal as well […]
Owner of All Our Earthly Treasures
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19 The owner of all our earthly treasures came to our world in human form. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. We cannot appreciate how deeply interested He must be in […]
