The Christian has a threefold duty towards a daily interaction with Scripture; to read, to search (John 5:39; Acts 17:11) and to memorize/meditate (John 15:7-8; Colossians 3:16; Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 2:1-6, 7:1-3; Psalm 119:11). The needs are very simple for this spiritual discipline; a copy of the Scriptures, an ability to read, and time and [...]
A Compassionate Saviour Peter not only deserved a curse, but he provoked it. Behold the mercy of a provoked God! Though Peter, in conviction, may have asked for a stone to fall on him and grind him to powder, yet Christ gives him the bread of eternal life, and the wine of repentant tears. Though [...]
Reading "King of kings, and Lord of lords." Revelation 19:16 We have considered the obscurity of Jesus and His abasement as man; it remains that we study Him as possessing the highest rank and as wearing the noblest title as God--“KING of kings, and LORD of lords.” The present reflection, therefore, addresses itself to those upon [...]