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Mothers of the Bible 1. The Mother of Moses—An Example of Faith (Heb. 11:23; Ex. 2:1-10; cf. Acts 7:25). 2. The Mother of Samuel—An Example of Prayer (1 Sam. 1:10, 11, 27, 28; 2 : 1 - 10 ). 3. The Mother of Obed—An Example of Transforming Grace (Ruth 1:16; 4:13-17). 4. The Mother of Timothy—An Exam ple of ’Godly Instruction and Testi mony (2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15). 5. The Mother of Our Lord—An Ex ample of Personal Consecration (Lk. 1:26-38). —Grace and Truth. a. Beware of earthly entanglements. b. Beware of questioning God’s com mands. c. Beware of delays, for they are dangerous. — Selected. ■ —o— Five Things to Behold Behold our glorious Saviour (John 1: 29). Behold our gracious invitation (Rev. 3:20). Behold our new creation (2 Cor. 5: 17). Behold our new relation (1 John 3: 1). Behold our eternal reward (Rev. 22: 12 ). —L. J. Derk. Walking in the Lord “God is truth” (1 John 5:20). “Walk in truth” (2 John 4). “God is a Spirit” (John 4:24). “Walk in the Spirit” (Gal. 5:16). “God is love” (1 John 4:16). “Walk in love” (Eph. 5:2). “God is light” (1 John 1:5). “Walk in the light” (Eph. 5:8). — W. H. P. - —o-— Partakers of the Heavenly Calling Hebrews 3 :1 The people of Israel were called with an earthly calling, and the promises of God to them and concerning them are all connected with the earth. Christians are called with an heavenly calling. The promises of God concerning them are all connected with the heavenlies. I. We are Partakers. 1. Of the divine nature (2 Pet. 1 :4). 2. Of the heavenly calling (Heb. 3: 1 ). 1. 2 . 3. 4. 1. 2 . 3. 4. 5. 1. 2 . 3. 4. — o — Lot’s Wife Luke 17:32 Remember her privileges. Remember her sin. Remember her fate. Practical reflections.
3. Of the sufferings of Christ (2 Cor. 1:7). 4. Of chastisement (Heb. 12:8). 5. Of His holiness (Heb. 12:10). 6. Of the inheritance of the saints (Col. 1:12). 7. Of the glory that shall be re vealed (1 Pet. 5:1). 1. ' By God (1 Pet. 5:10). 2. By His grace (Gal. 1 :15). 3. To be saints (Rom. 1 :7). 4. Sons, or children (1 John 3:1-3). 5. Christians (Acts 11:26). 6. Unto liberty (Gal. 5:13). 7. Out and into (1 Pet. 2:9). Three Petitions That Were Not Granted 1. Moses’ plea that he be blotted out (Ex. 32:32). 2. Paul’s request for the thorn to be re moved (2 -Cor. 12:7). 3. Christ’s prayer for the removal of the cup (John 18:11). — Selected. A Study of Abraham 1. The Conditions Surrounding Him (Josh. 24:2, 3). 2. The Call of God to Him (Gen. 12: , H>- 3. His Conversion to God (Gen. 12:4. 5). 4. His Character and Career (Gen. 12: 6 to 25: 8). 5. The Culmination (Gen. 22:16-18). —o— —J. C. P. The End 1. The end of sinful living—death (Rom. 6:21). 2. The end of the age—judgment (Matt. 13:39, 40). 3. The end of the law—Christ (Rom. (10:4). 4. The end of faith—salvation (1 Pet. 1:9). •— R. S. Beal. II. We are Called. ty'ipy-King’s Message.
Introduction : We are all more or less ambitious* Some desire to be wealthy, some popular, some to “get by” with as little effort as possible. But the Chris tian’s ambition is high and holy: Whether in life or in death, he longs to be well pleasing in God’s sight. I. The Foundation — Faith. 1. Source of faith—God (5.). 2. Manifestation of faith (6, 7). a. “Cheerful confidence” (6, Weymouth). b. Daily w a lk .(7).. 1. For a spiritual body (1). 2. For eternal fellowship with the Lord (8). III. The Superstructure-Practice. 1. To be well-pleasing to God (9). 2. To preach the gospel (Rom. 15: 20 ). 3. To enter upon the ministry of reconciliation (18). Conclusion: The prospect of eternal fellowship with Christ will affect one’s daily life, will make him ambitious to please God in all things and eager to share with others the good news of the gospel. This is an ambition worth devel- oping^E . N. — ° — Some Sermon Subjects in the Old Testament In Leviticus The Ever-burning Fire (6:13). Strange Fire and Its Consequences (10: ■ 1 , 2 ). A Talebearer Rebuked (19:16). Spiritism Condemned (19:31). Honoring Old Age (19:32). Justice in Dealing with Strangers (19: 34). In Numbers The Separated Life (6:1-8). The Dangers of a Complaining Spirit (11: l). Deliverance from an Unbearable Burden (11:10-17). The Graves of Lust (11:34). An Example of Meekness (12:3). Fault-finding in the Family and What Came of It (12:10, 11). The Language of Faith (13:30). “There We Saw the Giants” (13:31-33). The Fate of the Ten Spies (14:36-38). Standing between the Dead and the Liv ing (16;46-48). Moses at Meribah: A Moment of Tragedy (20 :-12). Balaam’s Bargain (22:12-22). An Angel in the Way (22:34). Retribution (32:23). Cities of Refuge (35:15). II. The Structure — Hope. When Faith Dies (14:1-3). Following God Fully (14:24).
Like One of the Family About seven years ago, a friend of ours—a returned mis sionary from China—was stay ing in our home. On Christmas, he gave us a subscription to your magazine. Being a Christian worker, I found it an invaluable help. Twice I have let my sub scription lapse, I am sorry to say, and each time I have felt almost as if one of the family were absent. I have cut out il lustrations and helps, and I have them pasted in scrap books. Money could not buy them. -A From Audalusia, Ala.
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