Sermons & Devotionals by R.A. Torrey
R.A. Torrey
Our Lord Rejected at Nazareth Luke 4:16–32
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus’ Love for the House of God, v. 16 Where is the scene of this lesson? Why did Jesus go to Nazareth? In what way had the expectation in regard to Him been awakened in the hearts of the people (v. 23)? What glimpse does the 16th verse give into Jesus’ habits? Why was Jes... Read More
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Our Lord Restoring the Nobleman’s Son John 4:43–54
(See also Matthew 14:3–5; 4:12–17; Mark 6:17, 18; 1:14, 15; Luke 3:19, 20) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. A Blessing Sought and Faith Demanded, vv. 43–50 When the two days in Samaria were past, did Jesus go to Nazareth? Why not (v. 44)? What is meant by “His own country”? (Luke 4:23, 24; Matt. 13:53, 54.... Read More
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Our Lord Steadfastly Setting His Face to Go to Jerusalem Luke 9:51–62
(Compare Matthew 19:1, 2; 8:19–22; Mark 10:1) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Disciples Who Did Not Understand Their Master, vv. 51–56 What time was drawing nigh (v. 51, R. V.)? What is meant by “being received up”? (24:51; Mark 16:19; John 6:62; 13:1; 16:5, 28; 17:11; Acts 1:2, 9; Eph. 1:20; 4:8–11; 1 Ti... Read More
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Our Lord Stilling the Tempest Mark 4:35–41
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Ecce Homo! vv. 35–39 What sort of day in the life of our Lord had it been? What did He say to His disciples at its close? Why did He wish to go to the other side? (5:1–20.) Why did He not go before evening? When even came after so busy a day what would He have done if He ha... Read More
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Our Lord Teaching His Disciples How to Pray Luke 11:1–13
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. “Lord, Teach Us to Pray,” vv. 1–4 With what request did our Lord’s disciples come to Him? What was it awakened in them such a desire? Do we need to be taught how to pray? (James 4:3, Ro. 8:26.) Will He teach us? How? (Ro. 8:26, 27.) In what different connection in Matthew d... Read More
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Our Lord Teaching His Disciples to Pray Through Luke 18:1–8
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS On what subject had our Lord been speaking in the verses immediately preceding our lesson? (17:20–37.) What is it He sought to teach by the first parable in this chapter (v. 1)? What is it especially that we ought always to pray for as indicated by this lesson (v. 8)? (22:20.)... Read More
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Our Lord Teaching Regarding the Sabbath Mark 2:23 to 3:6
(See also Matthew 12:1–14; Luke 6:1–11) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Sabbath Made for Man—Therefore Sabbath Prescriptions are Subordinate to Man’s Need and Welfare, 2:23–28 Where do we see our Lord as the lesson opens? What day of the week was it? On what two points had the Pharisees and their symp... Read More
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Our Lord Teaching the Ignorant, Forgiving the Sinner, and Healing the Sick Mark 2:1–12
(See also Matthew 9:1–8; Luke 5:17–26) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Teaching the Ignorant, vv. 1, 2 In what city is the scene of this lesson laid? Why had He left Capernaum? (1:37, 38.) Did He desire that His return should awaken any excitement? Did it? Was it ever possible for Jesus to gain any ... Read More
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Our Lord Walking on the Water Matthew 14:22–36
(Compare Mark 6:45–56; John 6:14–21) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Sending His Disciples into the Storm, vv. 22–24 What was the effect upon the multitude of the miracle we studied in the last lesson? (John 6:14, 15.) What was the first thing our Lord did upon this outburst of popular feeling? Why did He... Read More
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Our Lord’s First Disciples John 1:35–51
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Looking Upon Jesus, vv. 35, 36 What great preacher do we see in the opening verse? How large a congregation did he have? Were they very notable personages? Was it worth while for so great a preacher to preach to so small a congregation of such obscure persons? What was the ... Read More
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Our Lord’s First Evangelistic Tour in Galilee Mark 1:36–45
(See also Matthew 4:23; 8:1–4; Luke 4:42–44; 5:12–16. Read Leviticus 12) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Preaching and Casting Out Devils, vv. 36–39 What proof have we that Simon and the other disciples did not understand Jesus? (vv. 36, 37; compare Luke 4:42). Did the fact that all men were seeking Him p... Read More
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Our Lord’s First Miracle John 2:1–12
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus Invited to a Marriage, vv. 1, 2 What kind of occasion was a marriage in the Holy Land? (Look this up carefully in the Bible.) What idea does it give us of Jesus’ character that He was “bidden to the marriage” and accepted the invitation? Did He look upon the mirth and... Read More
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Our Lord’s Prayer for His People John 17
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Christ’s Prayer for Himself, vv. 1–5 With what words did Jesus close His parting discourse to His disciples? Having finished speaking to them, what did He do? Is there any connection between the discourse, especially the closing words, and the prayer. What is the meaning of... Read More
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Our Lord’s Second Rejection at Nazareth Matthew 9:27–34; Mark 6:1–6
(Compare Matthew 13:54–58) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Power Over Blindness, Matt. 9:27–31 What miracle had our Lord just performed? (Matt. 9:23–26.) Whither was He going? (Mark 5:43–6:1.) What occurred as He passed along the way? How did these blind men show their earnestness? How did they... Read More
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Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15:11–24
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Nature of Sin, vv. 11–13 Wherein does this parable resemble the two that precede? What is the chief point of difference between this and those? Who were Christ’s hearers? (vv. 1, 2.) What was His purpose in uttering it? Who is represented by the father? Is the figure a ... Read More
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Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin Luke 15:1–10
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Parable of the Lost Sheep, vv. 1–7 What was the occasion of our Lord’s uttering these three parables of Luke 15? What one purpose is there in all these parables? (Compare v. 2 with vv. 7, 10, 24, 32.) How do these parables, while having the same general purpose, differ from... Read More
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Peter’s Confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God Matthew 16:13–20
(Compare Mark 8:27–30; Luke 9:18–21; John 6:67–69) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Peter Confessing Christ, vv. 13–16 Where is the scene of the lesson? How was our Lord engaged? (Luke 9:18.) What question did He put to His disciples? Why did He ask this? Is what men think of Christ an important matter? Do... Read More
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Pilate’s Attempts to Release Jesus John 19:1–16
(Compare Matthew 27:25–30; Mark 15:16–19) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Behold the Man, vv. 1–7 To what indignity do we see Jesus subjected in v. 1 of the lesson? For whom was He scourged? (Is. 53:5.) What is the result of His stripes? (1 Peter 2:24.) What was Pilate’s purpose in scourging Him (vv. 2, 3... Read More
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Praying in the Name of Christ and According to the Will of God
1. It was a wonderful word about prayer that Jesus spoke to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion, "Whatsoever ye shall ask IN MY NAME, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it." Prayer in the name of Christ has power ... Read More
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Praying in the Spirit
1. Over and over again in what has already been said, we have seen our dependence upon the Holy Spirit in prayer. This comes out very definitely in Eph. 6:18, "Praying always with all prayer and supplication IN THE SPIRIT," and in Jude 20, "Praying IN THE HOLY GHOST." Indeed the whole secret of pray... 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.