The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” Numbers 21:8. This is a glorious gospel type. Jesus, numbered with the transgressors, hangs before us on the cross. A look to Him will heal us of the serpent-bite of…
Read More“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165. Yes, a true love for the great Book will bring us great peace from the great God and be a great protection to us. Let us live constantly in the society of the law of the Lord, and it…
Read More“The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” Acts 23:11. Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If…
Read More“Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they will fear you.” Deuteronomy 28:10. Then we can have no reason to be afraid of them. This would show a mean spirit and be a token of unbelief rather than of faith. God can make…
Read More“And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.” Zechariah 14:9. Blessed prospect! This is no dream of an enthusiast but the declaration of the infallible Word. Jehovah shall be known among all people, and His gracious sway shall be acknowledged by…
Read More“Remember these things, Jacob, for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant; Israel, I will not forget you.” Isaiah 44:21. Our Jehovah cannot so forget His servants as to cease to love them. He chose them not for a time but forever. He knew what they would be when…
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