“And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.” Genesis 42:8 This morning our desires went forth for growth in our acquaintance with the Lord Jesus; it may be well to-night to consider a kindred topic, namely, our heavenly …
“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18 “Grow in grace”-not in one grace only, but in all grace. Grow in that root-grace, faith. Believe the promises more firmly than you …
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Luke 3:4 The voice crying in the wilderness demanded a way for the Lord, a way prepared, and a way prepared …
“I will give thee for a covenant of the people.” Isaiah 49:8 Jesus Christ is himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as one of its gifts. He is the property of every believer. Believer, canst thou estimate …
“Let the people renew their strength.” Isaiah 41:1 All things on earth need to be renewed. No created thing continueth by itself. “Thou renewest the face of the year,” was the Psalmist’s utterance. Even the trees, which wear not themselves …