Isaiah 35: 8: And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; Earthly Zion was where the city of Jerusalem was. It was the place where the one altar and the one mercy-seat...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Genesis 41: 39-45 Pharaoh of Egypt, by the testimony of Joseph, perceived in Joseph the spirit of the living God. He saw in him such wisdom and goodness; such attitude and character that he appointed him “…Lord of his house, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Lu 17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.Our Lord had spoken to His disciples about forgiving those who trespass against them, (1-4). They responded by asking Him too increase their faith; thinking that the increase of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
2 Kings 5:11Naaman was a decorated war hero and a man greatly admired and respected in his own nation. He was personal friends with the king and was considered what we call today, “somebody.” But he was a leper. Regardless of how much...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:15 This passage is quoted from Isaiah 52 and is the beginning...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The “good news” of the gospel is that there is a substitute who has stood in the place of every repentant sinner and bore the wrath of God in his place. He did this for all whom the Father had given him from all eternity. It is for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH of DANVILLEFebruary 20, 2011“Mercy Seatward” — As the cherubim overshadowing the mercy seat were made facing “mercy seatward” (Exodus 39:7), so every messenger of God faces “mercy...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand"2 Cor. 1:24.True ministers of the gospel can neither give faith or joy nor sustain it; faith is the gift of God (Eph. 2:8-9). True ministers of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In John 19:18, we are told that our Lord was crucified with two other men---“on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.” In those three men are represented all men as they are described in the word of God. On the left hand is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Matthew 11: 28-30The Lord had just been describing and condemning the Pharisee's. They put hard yokes and heavy burdens upon men, never restoring or refreshing the soul with rest (Mat 23: 4). Our Lord's yoke is the opposite. To come unto the Lord...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
