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What the Word of God Does for the Believer 1. We are begotten by it (Jas. 1 :18; 1 Pet. 1:2, 3; John 6:63). 2: We are nourished by it (1 Pet. 2:2; Jer. 15:16;. 1 Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12-14). 3. We are built up by it (Acts 20:32; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13). 4. We are- kept by it (Psa. 17:4; 119: 11 ) . 5. We are made clear by it (Psa. 119: 9; Eph. 5:26; John 15:3). 6. We are furnished for work by it (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16, 17). 7. We are made overcomers by it (Jer. 23:29; Heb. 4:12). —Living Waters. — o — The Word of God 1. A mirror to behold and reflect (Jas. 1:22-25; 2 Cor. 3:18). 2. A sword to fight with and to divide (Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12). 3. A lamp to guide and direct (Psa. 119: 105). 4. Bread to s tre n g th e n and nourish (John 6). ' 5. Milk for growth and development (1 Pet. 2:2). 6. Seed for regeneration and fruitfulness (1 Pet. 1:23). 7. Hammer to smash and break (Jer. 23:29). — R. McPike. — o — Scripture Is Profitable 2 Timothy 3 :16 1. Profitable to Holiness. It sanctifies everything, even what we eat and drink—“sanctified by the •word of God and prayer” (1 Tim. 4:5). 2. Profitable to Nourishment. That which ministers nourishment is the “words of faith and of good doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:6). 3. Profitable to Edification. It exemplifies itself, like the fruit of a tree, “in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4: 12 ). 4. Profitable to Health. It invigorates the inner life. It is like the ozone to the lungs; hence, the apostle urges one to “hold fast the form of sound [healthy, R.V.] words” (2 Tim. 1:13). 5. ' Profitable to Freedom. It liberates. “The word of God is hot bound” ; therefore it gives truest liberty (2 Tim. 2:9). 6. Profitable to Blessing. It is the tru th ; hence, we are to preach it “in season, out of season.” It is like the dawn—always essential (2 Tim. 4: 2-4). 7. Profitable to Instruction. It is inspired; therefore it is “profitable for instruction [teaching, R. V.]”—as the good soil is profitable to the plant (2 Tim. 3:15-17). — F. E. Marsh.
The Hands of the Lord Jesus 1. Pierced for our sins (Psa. 22:16). 2. Filled for our acceptance (Lev. 16: 12 ). 3. Uplifted for our blessing (Lk. 24: 50). 4. Underneath for our support (Cant. 2 : 6 ). 5. Opened for our supply (Psa. 145:6). — Believer’s Magazine. — o — : A Model Walk Genesis 5 :24 1. It is a walk of faith (1 Pet. 1 :8; John 20:29).. 2. It is a walk of separation (2 Cor. 6:17). . 3. It is a walk of fellowship (Lev. 26: 12; 1 John 1:6). 4. It is a walk of spiritual progress (2 Pet. 3:18). 5. It is a rewarded walk (Gen. 5:24). 6. It is a safe walk (Psa. 34:7; 91:4; Rom. 8:38, 39). 7. It is a pleasant walk (Prov. 3:17). 8. It is a profitable walk (Rev. 3:4). — H. H. MacArthur. Three Mysteries I. The Mystery of the Church. 1. .In living union—body and head (Eph. 1:22, 23; Col. 1:18). 2. In loving relationship—bride and bridegroom (Eph. 5:25-32; 2 Cor. H:2). II. The My s t e r y of the Indwelling Christ. 1. The power for living (Gal. 2:20). 2. The source of fruitfulness (John 15:4, 5). 3. The hope of glory (Col. 1 :26, 27). III. The Mystery of the Resurrection. 1. A great transformation (Phil. 3: 21; Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 15:42-49). 2. A great moment (1 Cor. 15:52; 1 Thess. 4:13-18). 3. A great victory (1 Cor. 15:54-57; Rev. 21:4). —Gospel Message. -------------------------------------- - A Prayer
The Name that Is above every Name The Saviour’s relation to the human race is set forth in the word? “Jesus Christ”—words which should be consid ered- both apart and together: 1. “Jesus” is a name; “Christ” is a title. 2. “Jesus” is personal; “Christ” is of ficial. 3. “Jesus” is human; “Christ” is di vine. , . 4. “Jesus” points to a work; “Christ” presents a warrant. 5. “Jesus” tells us that He saves; “Christ” tells us how He saves. These two words are a creed in them selves, wherein it is declared that Jesus, the Jew who, in the first generation of this era, lived at Nazareth, was the Christ of prophecy, the revelation of God, a,nd the Redeemer of the world. — W. Graham Scroggie. David 1. Before S au l, 'David was humble (1 Sam. 17:58). 2. Before Goliath, David was confident (1 Sam. 17:45). 3. Before Jonathan, David was affec tionate (1 Sam. 18:1). 4. Before N a th an , D avid was soft (2 Sam. 12:13). 5. Before Mephibosheth, David was ten der (2 Sam. 9:7). 6. Before Michal, David was severe (2 Sam. 6:23). 7. Before God, David was prostrate (Psa. 51). — T. Baird. — o — Our God Hebrews 13:20, 21 ■’i-~o■— Chapter Themes in John’s Gospel 1. Life, Light, Lamb. 2. Wedding, Water, Wine. 3. Nicodemus by Night. 4. Woman at the Well. 5. Poor Man at the Pool. 6. Five Thousand Fed. 7. Jesus and the Jews. 8. Teaching in the Temple. 9. Born Blind. 10. Shepherd and Sheep. 11. Lazarus Lives. 12. Mary and Martha. 1. The God of Peace. 2. The God of Power. 3. The God of Perfection. — J. C. Page.
O Lord, give me the grace to be Content with what Thou givest me! No! more than that-. Let me rejoice In all Thou sendest—’tis Thy choice. My human knowledge cannot tell Trials from blessing; hence 1 shall With childlike faith hold up my hand And ask Thee, God, but not demand. — Selected.
13. Sacred Supper. 14. Many Mansions. 15. Always Abiding. 16. Comforter Coming. 17. Lord’s Prayer.
18. Jesus and Judas. 19. Christ Crucified. 20. Risen Redeemer. 21. Saviour and Simon. —Outlined Addresses by G. F. V.
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