matthew-11:5

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Receiving Sight, vv. 1–7 What was the condition of the man who is the subject of this chapter? Was there any hope for him? Of whom is he the type? What fact is mentioned in the first verse that opens a door of hope for this otherwise hopeless case? What was our Lord’s feeli... Read More

The term pneumatology comes from two Greek words, namely, pneuma meaning “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit” (used of the Holy Spirit) and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” As it is used in Christian systematic theology, “pneumatology” refers to the study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spi... Read More

Reading: John 21:1-11 The miracle which we shall be considering is the last of eight signs described in John´s Gospel. It took place after the resurrection, and immediately prior to the ascension of our Lord. The record tells us that Peter and six of his friends decided to go fishing, but “that nigh... Read More

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Those are the gracious words of Jesus Christ. Let us consider the beauty of character of our Lord Jesus Christ by meditating up on those words. First of all the Lord is calling “come unto me all ye that labou... Read More

Just as a diamond has several facets, each one contributing to the beauty and attractiveness of the complete stone, so Jesus Christ can be considered in various ways, and to the question, “What think ye of Christ?” different answers can be given. Looking again at the Gospel story of His life, we are... Read More

Matthew 11:1-11 JOHN the Baptist lay in prison unnoticed, and we may say uncared for, for nearly a year. How mysterious! No wonder he sent to ask the Master if there was any explanation of this. 'Art Thou He that should come? Is this like the Messiah?' Christ's answer to the disciples of John was, '... Read More

A Sermon (No. 114) Delivered on Sabbath Morning, January 25, 1857, by the REV. C.H. SPURGEON at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens. "The poor have the gospel preached to them."--Matt. 11:5. JOHN, the forerunner of Christ, had some followers who continued with him after Christ had come in the flesh... Read More

A Sermon (No. 969) Delivered on Lord's-day Morning, January 8th, 1871, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall f... Read More

PREFATORY. BY "the three Marys" it is not meant that there are not other Marys in the New Testament, only that the three selected -- Mary the mother of our Lord, Mary of Bethany, and Mary Magdalene -- occupy a specially prominent place. It must indeed be apparent to every reader of the Scriptures th... Read More

REVELATION 3: 7-12. IN the very name of this church the Lord's love to His people is recalled, and there is something peculiarly sweet in this, in their time of difficulty and trial from the evil around. My desire in mentioning a few things is not to bring out new truths, but old truth which God may... Read More