Mercy Toward the Demoniacs
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce. Matthew 8:28. In the early morning the Saviour and His companions came to shore…. But no sooner had they stepped upon the beach than their eyes […]
An Example of Obedience
Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death. Philippians 2:8. Since Jesus came to dwell with us, we know that God is acquainted with our trials, and sympathizes with our griefs. Every son and daughter of Adam may understand that our Creator is the friend of sinners. For […]
Brothers to Sinners and Saints
Every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7. In all who suffer for My name, said Jesus, you are to recognize Me. As you would minister to Me, so you are to minister to them. This is the evidence that you are My disciples. All who have been born into […]
We Have Found the Messias
We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write. John 1:45. Philip called Nathanael. The latter had been among the throng when the Baptist pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God. As Nathanael looked upon Jesus, he was disappointed. Could this man, who bore the marks of toil and […]
He Showed Us How to Overcome
It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Matthew 4:7. In the wilderness of temptation Christ met the great leading temptations that would assail man. There He encountered, single handed, the wily, subtle foe, and overcame him. The first great temptation was upon appetite; the second, presumption; the third, love of the […]
Jesus, Our Example
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21. In the submission of Christ to the ordinance of baptism, He shows the sinner one of the important steps in true conversion. Christ had no sins to wash […]
