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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

IT IS IMPERATIVE that a believer know he has a spirit, since, as we shall soon learn, every communication of God with man occurs there. If the believer does not discern his own spirit he invariably is ignorant of how to commune with God in the spirit. He easily substitutes the thoughts or emotions o... Read More

The one identifying mark of a new-covenant church is the presence of God in its midst. When the spirit of prophecy is powerfully present in a church meeting, those coming to that meeting will fall on their faces and "acknowledge that God is there" (1 Cor.14:24, 25). When Jesus speaks prophetically i... Read More

Psalm 3 was written by David when he was ousted by his son Absalom and had to escape from Jerusalem. He expresses his trust in God here. He says, "Lord, You are my Glory and the Lifter of my head." (Ps. 3:3). We usually sing that verse in a comfortable building on a Sunday morning. David sang it whi... Read More

The LORD is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth? He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap. (Psalm 113:4-7) In ou... Read More

The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More

[This article was taken from the book, "The Open-Air Preacher's Handbook" written by Gawin Kirkham. Brother Kirkham was the Secretary of the Open-Air Mission of London, England. The book was published in 1890 but has a timeless message for street preachers of today.] WE are told that "Open-air Preac... Read More

ALL OF "GRACE GEMS" FROM AUGUST 2004 IN ONE FILE If God had left me alone (by Charles Spurgeon) Sometimes, when I see some of the worst characters in the street, I feel as if my heart must burst forth in tears of gratitude that God has never let me act as they have done! I have thought, "If God had ... Read More

"If My people, who are called by My Name, will 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." 2 Chronicles 7:14 If "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart…" Psalm 95:7-8 "... Read More

Psalms 34:18 - The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalms 27:10 - When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD... Read More