PORTRAITS by J. C. Ryle Acts 26:24-29— As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind." But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rati... Read More
Ignorance of the Future James Smith, 1856 "Not knowing what will happen to me." Acts 20:22 "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth!" Proverbs 27:1 Though the apostle was inspired by the Holy Spirit, there were some things which he could not do, and some things wh... Read More
The Lord's Supper by Thomas Watson (1620-1686) While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is My body." Then He took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of ... Read More
Looking Unto Jesus! Theodore Monod, 1874 "Looking unto Jesus!" Hebrews 12:2 Only three words, but in these three words is the whole secret of spiritual life. Look unto Jesus in the Scriptures —to learn there . . . what He is, what He has done, what He gives, what He desires. Looking unto Jesus in th... Read More
THE MISSION OF SORROW by Gardiner Spring SORROW—GOD'S WITNESS It must be a hard heart that is not touched with the sorrows of the bereaved. Our sympathy may give courage to the mourner, and relieve his solitude, even where it cannot alleviate his woes. Calamity in every form makes an appeal to every... Read More
Portraits
Ignorance Of The Future
The Lord'S Supper
Looking Unto Jesus!
Spring, Gardiner "The Mission of Sorrow"