“He appeared first to Mary Magdalene.” Mark 16:9 Jesus “appeared first to Mary Magdalene,” probably not only on account of her great love and persevering seeking, but because, as the context intimates,she had been a special trophy of Christ’s delivering …
“The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” Leviticus 6:1 Keep the altar of private prayer burning. This is the very life of all piety. The sanctuary and family altars borrow their fires here, …
“As it began to dawn, came Magdalene, to see the sepulchre.” Matthew 28:1 Let us learn from Mary Magdalene how to obtain fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Notice how she sought. She sought the Saviour very early in the morning. …
“If thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.” Exodus 20:25 God’s altar was to be built of unhewn stones, that no trace of human skill or labour might be seen upon it. Human wisdom delights to …
“When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.” Psalm 56:9 It is impossible for any human speech to express the full meaning of this delightful phrase, “God is for …