john-6:35

(Compare Matthew 14:13–21; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–13) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Care for His Servants, vv. 30–32 From what were the apostles returning? What was the first thing they did upon their return? (Luke 9:10.) What is the wisest thing we can do at the close of each missionary tour... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Great Gathering and the Final Separation, vv. 31–33 Where were these words spoken? When? What contrast is there between Christ as He speaks here and the Christ as He appears in the prophecy which He spoke? Of what have we a picture in this lesson? Is the judgment repres... Read More

We have spoken of the need of revelation, of faith and of consecration, if we are to live the normal Christian life. But unless we see the end God has in view we shall never clearly understand why these steps are necessary to lead us to that end. Before therefore we consider further the question of ... Read More

Fellowship is something we should highly prize because God prizes it highly. If there is life in me, and not merely pretence, and if the same is true of my fellow believers, then however simple they may be, when I meet them I should encounter life in them, and encountering it I should appreciate it.... Read More

No one knows when the great day will be, not the angels, not even the Son, at least in the days of His incarnation, Matthew 24.36, Acts 1.7, but we do know two things: what will happen, and how to be ready. What will happen? There are a lot of schedules taught in Christendom about the last things. S... Read More

ALL OF "GRACE GEMS" FROM JULY 2004 IN ONE FILE That hideous idol SELF in his little shrine (J. C. Philpot, "Israel's Departure and Return" 1849) Never again will we say any more to the work of our hands—"You are our gods!" Hosea 14:3 The besetting sin of Israel was the worship of idols. Perhaps, if ... Read More

If there is a picture, in which all enchanting beauty shines, it is that which represents the state of the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.--Gal. 3:26. Every joy should glow in their cup. They are called to a song swelling with melody, which cannot be more sweet. They are invited to a garde... Read More

II Chronicles 7:14, “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Leviticus 2:13, “And every oblation of thy meat-offering shall th... Read More

In Reformed circles in Scotland today, John Kennedy of Dingwall (1819-1884) is regarded as the greatest champion of the Reformed faith in the Highlands during the latter years of the nineteenth century. If Kennedy was outspoken about the dangers resulting from a superficial presentation of the gospe... Read More

"Be sure your sin will find you out." Numbers 32:23 In Genesis we see man ruined. In Exodus we see man redeemed. In Leviticus we see man reverencing God. In Numbers we see man rebelling against God. Wilderness Wanderings The Promised Land of Canaan was a mere 11 days march from Egypt. However, becau... Read More