Archive for March, 2008
Sunday, March 30th, 2008
“He was numbered with the transgressors.” – Isaiah 53:12
Why did Jesus suffer himself to be enrolled amongst sinners? This wonderful condescension was justified by many powerful reasons. In such a character he could the better become their advocate. In some trials there is an identification of the counsellor with the client, nor can they be looked upon in the eye of the law [...]
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Daily Reading – 03/30/2008
Old Testament: Judges 9-10 New Testament: Luke 5:17-39
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
“I called him, but he gave me no answer.” – Song of Solomon 5:6
Prayer sometimes tarrieth, like a petitioner at the gate, until the King cometh forth to fill her bosom with the blessings which she seeketh. The Lord, when he hath given great faith, has been known to try it by long delayings. He has suffered his servants’ voices to echo in their ears as from a [...]
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.” – Hebrews 5:8
We are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful, and who are far from being perfect, must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be crowned with thorns, and shall the other members of the body be rocked [...]
