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78 illustrations — Lessons from history, biography, and world events
Christ was the reputed son of a village carpenter, a poor despised Nazarene—yet His fame spread abroad.
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Exell observed that sleep's dominion is absolute—even the mightiest minds cannot resist it.
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.
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, in Creation, Christ's operations display order, regularity, and perfect adaptation.
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...
The *tablinum*—the grand reception chamber with marble or alabaster benches—held the Sanhedrin's formal proceeding against Jesus.
It is not a kingdom of earthly splendour.
Not the hermit's withdrawal, nor pride's cold refusal, nor sentiment's complaint of misunderstanding.
Our Lord exhorts His disciples to cultivate strength of character—but never at the expense of brotherly love.
This desire for healing transcends centuries and cultures.
A great many cannot afford to have Christ.
Consider the comparison: A thief who forcibly enters a strong man's house, binds him, and seizes his weapons must possess greater strength than the householder.
This outburst reveals the nature of evil's opposition to Christ.
Our Lord moves far in advance of His followers, His fixed purpose stamped upon His face, a strange haste in His stride that casts astonishment and awe over the silent, uncomprehending disciples.
His words carry three essential truths for the believer.
The devil seizes every advantage, working relentlessly through these vulnerabilities.
The Holy Spirit recorded a mystery of consolation: healing came through the *pistis* (faith) of others.
The diseased crowded for healing; the teachable gathered for celestial wisdom; the curious witnessed stupendous miracles.
Three characteristics defined him: cruelty, determination, and worldliness.
The Pharisees came, bound by scrupulous external observance and self-satisfied pride.
Their *sedulity*—their persistent, uninterrupted devotion—admitted no indifference in their religious offices.
Everything depends upon the prevailing sentiment of the hour.
This command demands reading with utmost attention, diligence, and devotion—weeping as John did until the sealed book was opened, digging deep in the mine of Scripture for the mind of God, and holding it fast lest it slip away.