“The people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.” Mark 9:15 How great the difference between Moses and Jesus! When the prophet of Horeb had been forty days upon the mountain, he underwent a …
“How long will it be ere they believe me?” Numbers 14:11 Strive with all diligence to keep out that monster unbelief. It so dishonours Christ, that he will withdraw his visible presence if we insult him by indulging it. It …
“If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.” Acts 8:37 These words may answer your scruples, devout reader, concerning the ordinances. Perhaps you say, “I should be afraid to be baptized; it is such a solemn thing to avow …
“He hath commanded his covenant for ever.” Psalm 111:9 The Lord’s people delight in the covenant itself. It is an unfailing source of consolation to them so often as the Holy Spirit leads them into its banqueting house and waves …
“If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.” Exodus 22:6 But what restitution can he …