Sermons & Devotionals by R.A. Torrey
R.A. Torrey
The Resurrection of Jesus Mark 16:1–11; John 20:1–18
(Compare Matthew 28:1–15; Luke 23:56–24:12) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Mary Magdalene and the Other Women Go to the Tomb to Embalm Jesus, Mark 16:1–4; John 20:1 At what time of day does this lesson open? (Mark 16:1.) What did they do that evening? (Matt. 28:1, R. V.) Did the body of Jesus need embalm... Read More
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The Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:17–45
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord and Martha, vv. 17–28 How long had Lazarus been dead and buried when our Lord reached Bethany? Were Martha and Mary without comforters? Was there much real help in these comforters? Who is the great Comforter? (Matt. 11:28.) What glad news was brought? What did Mar... Read More
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The Return of the Seventy Luke 10:17–24; Matthew 11:25–30
(Compare Matthew 13:16, 17) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “Rejoice that Your Names are Written in Heaven,” Luke 10:17–20 Had the seventy gone forth with confidence or with fear and trembling? How did they return? What had they demonstrated (v. 17)? Can we demonstrate the power of Jesus’ name today in a ... Read More
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The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19–31
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Life that Now is, vv. 19–22 Is this an actual event or an imaginary incident? (Compare 18:9–14.) Who is the first man mentioned? What do we know about him? Did he go to hell because he was rich? Why then? What was his fault? (v. 25.) How did he live? Is it a wrong use o... Read More
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The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17–27
(Compare Matt. 19:16–26; Luke 18:18–27) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Possessing Many Things, Yet Not Satisfied, vv. 17–20 What did the young man who came to Jesus have? Did all these things save him? Will they save anyone? What question did he put to Jesus? What did that question imply? Can any man get... Read More
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The Secret of Abiding Peace
"Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away." Genesis 5:24. Our subject is "The Secret of Abiding Peace. Abounding joy, and Abundant Victory in War Times and at All Times." You will find the text in Genesis 5:24, "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God too... Read More
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THE SECRET OF ABIDING PEACE, ABOUNDING JOY, AND ABUNDANT VICTORY IN WAR TIMES AND AT ALL TIMES.
"Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." Gen. 5:24. OUR subject this morning is The Secret of Abiding Peace, Abounding Joy, and Abundant Victory in "War Times and at All Times. You will find the text in Gen. 5 : 24, "Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him." In this... Read More
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THE SECRET OF BLESSEDNESS IN HEART, BEAUTY IN CHARACTER, FRUITFULNESS IN SERVICE, AND PROSPERITY IN EVERYTHING.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that ... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1–16
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. True Blessedness, and How to Find It, vv. 1–12 Where did our Lord speak these words? Who are the first class whom our Lord pronounces happy? What does “poor in spirit” mean? (Ps. 34:18; 51:17; Prov. 29:23; Is. 57:15; 56:2; James 4:9, 10.) What is the blessedness that belong... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount—(Concluded 6) Matthew 7:13–29
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Way of Destruction and the Way of Life, vv. 13–14 How many “ways” does our Lord say that there are? Where does the one way lead? Where does the other way lead? If one is not in “the way which leadeth unto life” in what way is he? What is meant by “destruction”? (Rev. 17... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 2) Matthew 5:17–48
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Relation to the Law of Moses, vv. 17–20 What was our Lord’s relation to the law? In what way did He fulfill the law? (John 8:46; Matt. 5:21, 22, 27, 28; Col. 2:17; Heb. 10:1; Eph. 2:15; Ro. 8:3.) How much of the law had absolute and divine authority in His sight ... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 3) Matthew 6:1–18
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. How to Give Alms, vv. 1–4 What should be our manner of giving alms? Does this forbid all gifts in public? (1 Cor. 16:1, 2.) Did our Lord ever commend a gift made in public? (Luke 21:1–4.) Just what is forbidden? Who knows of the gift of which no man knows? Is that enough? W... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 4) Matthew 6:19–34
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Where the Disciple of Our Lord Should Have His Treasures, vv. 19–23 Where does our Lord forbid our laying up treasures? For whose benefit should we not lay up treasures upon earth? Is it ever right to lay up treasures upon earth for the benefit of others? (1 Tim. 5:8.) Is i... Read More
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The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 5) Matthew 7:1–12
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Whom and How to Judge, vv. 1–6 What does our Lord forbid our doing in v. 1? What reason does He give? Have we any illustration in the Bible of one who judged another and was in turn judged himself? (See for example Luke 7:39–50.) What other reasons are given in the Bible fo... Read More
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The Syrophoenician Woman Matthew 15:21–28
(Compare Mark 7:24–30) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Faith Seeking a Blessing, vv. 21, 22 Where is the scene of this miracle laid? For what purpose did our Lord depart to those parts? (12:15; 14:3; 15:12.) Did He desire to have His presence in those parts known? (Mark 7:24.) Why did it become known? Can... Read More
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The Temptation of Our Lord Matthew 4:1–11
(Compare Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–13) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Lust of the Flesh—or The Flesh, vv. 1–4 What experience on the part of Jesus immediately preceded that of this lesson? (Mark 1:12). Can a man who has been baptized with the Holy Spirit ever be tempted again? At what time is Satan mos... Read More
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The Ten Lepers Luke 17:11–19
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “Master, Have Mercy on Us,” vv. 11–14 Whither was our Lord journeying? Was it important that He get there? With all His eagerness to get there what did He find time to do by the way? Where was He when the miracle was wrought? Who met Him? What sort of a spectacle did they p... Read More
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The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1–13
(Compare Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus, Moses and Elijah, vv. 1–4 Of what prophecy of our Lord is this lesson a fulfillment? (Matt. 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27.) How many of the disciples did He take with Him? Did He take these three with Him on any other occasion? (Mark ... Read More
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The True Way to Keep the Sabbath Luke 14:1–6; Isaiah 58:13, 14
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Way Our Lord Kept the Sabbath, 14:1–6 How did our Lord come to be at the Pharisee’s house to eat? Did He usually accept invitations to social gatherings and to eat? (7:36; 11:37.) Did He accept them when they came from other than the respectable classes? (5:29.) When He... Read More
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The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1–18
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Unjust Steward, vv. 1–13 To whom was this parable spoken? Of whom are the parables in this chapter a rebuke, and of what characteristic (v. 14)? Against what sin was it especially directed (v. 14)? What use of money was it intended to teach as being the wise one (v. 9)?... Read More
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R.A. Torrey (1856 - 1928)
An American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Called by D. L. Moody to head Bible institute in Chicago (now Moody Bible Institute). Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles. Worldwide evangelistic meetings with Charlie Alexander. Founded Montrose Bible Conference, PA. Wrote more than forty books.Torrey held his last evangelistic meeting in Florida in 1927, additional meetings being canceled because of his failing health. He died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 26, 1928, having preached throughout the world and written more than 40 books. Torrey-Gray Auditorium, the main auditorium at Moody, was named for Torrey and his successor, James M. Gray. At Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute honors him, as does the university's annual Bible conference.
Reuben Archer Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Held evangelistic meetings around the world with song leader Charlie Alexander. Called by D.L. Moody to head the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute); Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles; pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial Church) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles.
Besides his obvious gifts in all these areas, he was also a man of prayer, a student of the Bible, and an outstanding personal soul-winner. It is said that he daily read the Bible in four languages, having a good working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew. Some students of church history feel he did more to promote personal evangelism than any other one man since the days of the apostles. His prayer life has seldom been equaled in the annals of Christendom.
Reuben A. Torrey wrote some forty books and his practical writings on the Holy Spirit, prayer, salvation, soul-winning, and evangelism are still favorites of many Christians.