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10,054 illustrations — Lessons from history, biography, and world events
This is no mere coincidence of timing, but the visible sign of a profound spiritual principle: unbelief seals the mouth; faith unlocks it.
This verse captures the great change and its obligations.
The upright man bequeaths his heirs three precious gifts: (1) His example—a living testimony that sons and daughters may trace throughout their own success.
First, the antecedents of healing: the diseased recognized their condition, felt genuine anxiety for restoration, and positioned themselves in the right place—near the Lord.
Rather, He presented moral pictures to His hearers' minds with such vividness and power that truth could not be perverted or forgotten.
This transaction teaches us not to be too forward in our professions, or too confident in our own strength, lest confidence increase the guilt and shame of failure.
If God be for us, who can be against us?
Exell's *Biblical Illustrator* (1887), the sin of those rejecting the apostles encompassed five grave transgressions: infidelity, disobedience, ingratitude, inhospitality, and rebellion against God—defiance contrary to both natural law and divine grace.
Jesus appeared distant in the man's apprehension, yet he was far from God in four critical ways: in character—separated by the gulf between holiness and sin; in knowledge—aware of Jesus but ignorant of His love; in hope—the demons had extinguished...
Weakness becomes the vessel for His empowerment, as vine-sap fills the hollow branch and water flows into the hollowed basin.
Paul "strived" to preach Christ where His name had never been spoken—a holy ambition rooted in Christian love and respect for others' labour.
The repetition *houtos* (this very one) marks a decisive moment in Israel's history.
The Second Person appeared in human flesh; the Third Person descended as a dove; the First Person testified through voice alone, honoring the principle given to Israel: "Ye saw no shape, but ye heard a voice." The dove symbolizes Christ's...
First, you must contend against yourself—the main battle rages within your own heart, where affections struggle for dominion.
This desire for healing transcends centuries and cultures.
Consider first the fact itself: admitting the power and providence of God, resurrection involves no logical contradiction.
The circle stands as geometry's most perfect figure, and God selected it as His design for creation itself.
Life and health form the foundation of all other enjoyments.
Among the Roman Christians, fierce strife erupted over a trifle: whether believers could eat meat or must subsist on herbs alone.
Ye are of more value.—The worth of human nature flows from four sources, according to Dr. H. W. Williams: First, from the capacities inherent in that nature itself. Second, from the fact that mankind is the object of special regard...
For that indeed a notable miracle hath been done ...
The Apostle Paul identifies five essential components: man's utmost happiness (salvation itself), the means to attain it (the gospel), the grace required (believing), the faculty necessary (memory), and the relationship binding them together.
What a remarkable paradox—poverty combined with power that accomplishes almost anything.
Speech may set forth: right views of God as revealed in Psalm 40:9 and John 17:25–26; right views of personal experience as in Psalm 66:16; right estimates of character, requiring great caution in testimonials; right statements concerning the value of...
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