T H E K I N G ’S B U S I N E S S 7. Restoration for the wander ing ones ............................ Jer. 23:6 8. Commendation for the faith ful ones ....................... Rev. 22:12 — Sel. GOD’S PRESENCE Exodus 33:14.
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2. The cry of the widow and orphan. Ex. 22:23_ 3. The voice of a child. Gen. 21:17. 4. The desire for Himself. Prov. 8:17; Ps. 145:19. 5. The cry of the needy. Ps. 12:5; 72:12. 6. The praise of His people. 2 Chron. 5:13-14. -—Contributed. TWO MANIFESTATIONS OF JESUS In Humiliation and Shame. John 19: (Vs. 5) Then came Jesus forth (Vs. 5) wearing the crown of thorns ' (Vs. 5) and a purple robe. (Vs. 9) Jesus gave him no answer. (Vs. 19) Pilate wrote a title, “ King of the Jews.” In Power and Glory. Revelation 19: (Vs. 11) Heavens opened . . . a white horse • • He that sat upon him. (Vs. 12) On His head many crowns. (Vs. 13) Clothed with a vesture dipped in blood. (Vs. 15) Out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword. (Vs. 16) A name written “ King of Kings and Lord of Lords,” -—J. Wilson Brown. ETERNITY—AN ACROSTIC The Bright Side Eternity with Christ. (1 Thess. 4:17.) Tears all wiped away. (Rev. 21:4.) Everlasting Life and Happiness. (Matt. 25:46.) Righteousness dwells forever. (2 Pet. 3:13.) No night there in the Eternal State. (Rev. 22:5.) Infinite Love reigns. “ God is Love.” (1 Jno. 4:8-16.) j The Lamb is the Light of Heaven. (Rev. 21:23.) Your Eternal inheritance, Christian, is “ With Christ,” (Phil. 1:23; 1 Pet, l;3 -5 .)
1. God’s presence to guide:
therefore rest from perplexity.
2. God’s presence to guard:
therefore rest from apprehension.
3. God’s presence to provide:
therefore rest from anxiety.
4. God’s presence to comfort: therefore rest from sorrow. (Jay’s “ Morning Exercises” .) SILENCE OF JESUS I. Where He is silent. Mat. 26:63. a. Before Caiaphas: Heartless Ec clesiastics. b. Before Herod: Empty curiosity. Lu. 23:9. c. Before Pilate: Carping criticism. John 19:9. II. To What He is Silent. a. To hypocrisy. John 8:6, h. To false accusation. Mat. 27:12. c. To. foregone conclusions. John 19:9. III. What makes.Him silent? a. Men’s contempt, Prov. 1:22-23. b. Men’s carelessness. Sol. Song. 5:6, c. Men’s selfishness. Amos. 8:4-12. d. Men’s sin. Isa. 1:15. IV. Why is He silent? a. To arouse men’s consciences. John 8:6, 8. b. To increase our earnestness. Mat. 15:23. c. To teach humility. Mat. 15:23. V. When is He silent? a. In His love. Zephaniah 3:17 (ARVm.) b. In His wisdom. Mat. 15:23. c. In His power. Rev. 8:1. VI. When He is NOT silent. 1. The prayer of the penitent. Lu. 18:13: 2 Chron. 7:14.
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