COMMENTS ON JOHN 3.22-36 J. C. Ryle We have, firstly, in these verses, a humbling example of the petty jealousies and party-spirit which may exist among professors of religion. We are told, that the disciples of John the Baptist were offended, because the ministry of Jesus began to attract more attention than that of their …
Issue: Issue 2
When men fail you, read Psalm 27. When you feel the burden of sin, read Psalm 51. When you are worrying, read Matt. 6.19-34. When faith is giving way, read Hebrews 11. When you need courage, read Joshua 1. If you want to be fruitful, read John 15. When you feel grateful for blessings, read …
Am I walking in the dark? He is the “Light of the world.” Do I hunger for the better things? He is the “Bread of Life.” Do I feel my weakness and dependence? “I am the good Shepherd.” He says. Am I in need of guidance? “I am the way.” He assures us. Do I …
TEN MARTYRS Ten martyrs awaited execution in Edinburgh. One of the guards, off duty, dreamt the night before that an angel came with ten crowns and fitted a crown on their heads but the tenth crown would not fit the tenth martyr, and it was tried on the head of the guard and found to …
I pray for them: I pray not for the world but for them which thou last given me; for they are thine. John 17.9
AN APPROPRIATING FAITH Dr. John Duncan speaking from the text, “Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world,” at a Communion service in 1840, urged his hearers to get an appropriating hold of this verse of Scripture. He went on, “and if you ask me, how, oh friends, if I …
IF ONLY I WERE ONE OF HIS SHEEP A young girl in bed in sickness was anxious to be saved. A friend sent her a Scripture text card. Slowly she read it, “I give unto them eternal life (i.e. my sheep) and they shall never perish.” John 10.28. As she sank back on her pillow …
Job should assure us that not all suffering is punishment. Abraham is a lesson of faith in all God’s promises. Joseph should teach us to believe that God has a plan for our lives. Moses is an example of faithfulness.