My elders and I have been discussing an important matter: To what extent is the Bible crafted in the words of eloquent men “borne along by the Spirit of God,” and to what extent did God select the very words used to express His mind? —Query from Quebec It was interesting to hear about […]
The way from Pilate’s judgment seat to Calvary has been called the Via Dolorosa—the way of pain. If by that is meant that it was a way whose every step might well evoke our tears, whose simple record should renew and deepen our sorrow, the name is appropriate enough. But if the name be used […]
A new movement in the world always has to frame new words and phrases in which to express itself. This law of human nature is operative today. Physical inventions and discoveries have created a host of strange terms to correspond. We were compelled to coin fresh words which our ancestors never heard of, before we […]
How deeply touching are the words of our Lord Jesus: “My soul is exceeding sorrowful” (Mt. 26:38). We do well to meditate upon them, because while our hearts overflow with praise as we recall what He has done, our spirits are subdued; and while we exult in all the blessing that He has secured for […]
You ask me why I see no charm nor glory In this world’s pleasures, or its wealth and fame? And why I love that Galilean story Of One who died upon a cross of shame? It is because my soul hath known its sinning, The grief and darkness of that cry undone, And at that […]
In the first of Jehovah’s messages through Jeremiah, the tender-hearted prophet, and recorded in Jeremiah 2, there are a number of touching questions: “What is wrong in Me?” (v. 5); “Why not inquire of Me?” (v. 6); “The priests ignore Me, why?” (v. 8); “Is there any nation so whimsical as you?” (v. 11); “Why […]
Some time ago, I began to read the Bible carefully to study Bible characters. I read through the four Gospels, and my heart was moved. When I look over an audience and think of the wretchedness and misery that you and I do not see, that He does see, I think I can understand what […]
The Lord Jesus Christ dominates the Scriptures as the sun dominates our solar system. As the Eternal Son, He acts through creation and history. As the virgin’s Son, He joins the stream of our race, the tributary destined to unite the currents of Jew and Gentile, and to divide our river into two courses: one […]
I have found the Master Key of Heaven that unlocks everything: C.H.R.I.S.T. Yes, I know it is an old story; but, oh, the newness of its wonders! Recently, I went on a tour for the Lord in the north of England. To me it has been a series of miracles of the love of Christ. […]