A. THE WORD OF GOD 1. Nature of the Word of God (1) As to its voice – The Bible is the voice of God, 2 Tim. 3:16, speaking through men as his own words, Ex. 4:12; Jer. 1:9, as though God himself had uttered these words, Acts 3:21; Ex. 4:15-16 (2) As to its veracity – The word of God is truth, John 1... Read More
A.THE NEED OF AN OPEN HEAVEN 1. Point out the results of Ezekiel’s vision as seen in: (1) Ezek. 1:1 – He saw (visions of God) (2) Ezek. 1:28 – He fell (at His feet) (3) Ezek. 1:28 – He heard (a voice that spoke) (4) Ezek. 2:1-2 – He stood (upon his feet) (5) Ezek. 3:3 – He ate (what he found) (6) Ez... Read More
I remember ministering with Ray in Brazil and being in utter fatigue. In between meetings I'd lie on the bed and think, "I absolutely cannot get up again." Then in my through-the-Bible daily reading I came to 2 Chronicles 15:7: But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewa... Read More
Have you thought about what awesome and exquisite fun is possible, the more you fix your eyes on Jesus? You understand more and more His love His compassion His grace and His graciousness to you. And you begin to realize just how forgiven and how eagerly received by Him you really are! So many Chris... Read More
In thee, O Lord, I put my trust, Mighty, and merciful, and just; Thy sacred Word is past; And I, who dare thy Word believe, Without committing sin shall live, Shall live to God at last. I rest in thine Almighty power; The name of Jesus is my tower That hides my life above: Thou canst, thou wilt, my ... Read More
God's children everywhere are rejoicing in the unfolding revelation of our Lord. What we receive from God is revelation; what we receive from man is recitation. Now the recitation may be good and true, but it can never take the place of the unfolding of the Divine purposes and will before the indivi... Read More
A Devotional Commentary on the Gospels Arranged for family devotions, for every day in the year. By Favell Lee Mortimer (1802—1878) MAY 1 Mark 6:30-44. Christ feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Behold another instance of the compassion of our Lord. See how ready he was to sacrifice h... Read More
There is one circumstance in this miracle which we do not meet with in any other—it is the gradual manner in which the cure was effected; the blind man was not suddenly restored to sight, but by degrees. There are several other interesting circumstances connected with this miracle, though they are n... Read More
GUIDELINES Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. (Psalm 119:18) There are certain guidelines that each of us should follow relative to the Word of God. I guarantee that if you will follow these guidelines, blessing will come to your heart and life. Certainly there sh... Read More
Chapter Twelve from the book Meditations on the Sacred Humanity of The Blessed Redeemer We are now led to another character of our blessed Lord, as wearing our nature in the courts of heaven, for in the prophecy of him just quoted, it is promised that "he shall be a priest upon his throne." The high... Read More
Study Notes - Principles of Bible Interpretation
Study Notes - Visions of God
Fix your eyes on Jesus as seen in the Bible
Fix your eyes on Jesus for pure pleasure
The Holy Spirit's Testimony
Revelation or Recitation
The life of Christ, for family devotions - May
Mark 8:22-26. He cures a blind man by touching him twice.
Guidelines: Part 4 GUIDELINES
A Great High-Priest - His All-Prevailing Intercession