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Jonah Cast Into The Sea (Jonah 1:7-16)

Jonah was a type of the Lord Jesus Christ. Here we hear Jonah's testimony, see Him as a picture of Christ's ransom and discover his comfort for those who die in the Lord.

Lord Of The Sabbath (Luke 6:1-5)

Luk 6:1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. Luk 6:2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? Luk 6:3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; Luk 6:4 How he went into the house of God, and...

A Ticket To Tarshish (Jonah 1:1-6)

Jonah is a well known Old Testament prophet. He is also a lovely type of the Lord Jesus Christ. Here we begin a short study of Jonah's life and the lessons taught him by the Lord.

Feast Or Fast? (Luke 5:33-39)

Luk 5:33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? Luk 5:34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? Luk 5:35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. Luk 5:36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an ...

Freely Given All Things (Romans 8:28-32)

Jehovah God has given the Lord Jesus Christ to the church as the supreme evidence of His love. He has also freely given us all things with Him of which we are partakers by faith. This is our inheritance in Christ and is all to God's glory and praise.

The Call Of Levi (Luke 5:27-32)

Luk 5:27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. Luk 5:28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. Luk 5:29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. Luk 5:30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? Luk 5:31 And Jesus answerin...

Delivered Up For Us All (Romans 8:28-32)

The essence of the gospel is substitution. Christ died for our sins. According to the terms of the everlasting covenant of peace God spared not His Son but delivered Him up for all of us who are loved, chosen, called, justified and glorified in Christ.

Rise Up And Walk (Luke 5:17-26)

Luk 5:17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Luk 5:18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. Luk 5:19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, th...

His Own Son (Romans 8:28-32)

Our ever-loving God is for us, for His people. So much so, says Paul, that 'He spared not His own Son'. Our safety, security and hope in this life and for the next is in the grace and mercy of Him who gave His own Son, and spared Him not, to bring many sons to glory.

Make Me Clean (Luke 5:12-16)

Luk 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Luk 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. Luk 5:14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. L...

If God Be For Us … (Romans 8:28-32)

God is for us! Our God is for His beloved, chosen, called and justified people. He sent Christ to die for us and His Spirit to convert us. He keeps us faithful. He feeds our souls. He comforts our spirits. He does all this because He is for us. If God is for us who can be against us?

I Am A Sinful Man (Luke 5:1-11)

Glorified By God (Romans 8:28-32)

God calls His people glorious because He has made us so in Christ. Glorious is not something we shall become, it is what we now are, having been chosen, called and justified by the grace of God. And there is more to come.

Jesus Heals And Preaches (Luke 4:31-44)

Luk 4:31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. Luk 4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. Luk 4:33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Luk 4:34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. Luk 4:35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold t...

Justified By God (Romans 8:28-32)

In the covenant of grace, before the world was formed, God set His church apart in eternal election and justified His people in their Surety and Substitute Jesus Christ. God has always seen His people as righteous and holy under the blood and righteousness of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Rejected At Nazareth (Luke 4:14-30)

Luk 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. Luk 4:17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, Luk 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and...

Christ, The Firstborn (Romans 8:28-32)

Our Lord Jesus Christ is The Firstborn of God and as such takes the pre-eminence amongst His brethren. The glory of man must either bow under the Lordship of Christ and be preserved by the blood of the Lamb or be destroyed as was the pride of Egypt in the day of plague.

The Temptation Of Christ (Luke 4:1-13)

Luk 4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Luk 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. Luk 4:3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. Luk 4:4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Luk 4:5 And the devil, ...

He Also did Predestinate (Romans 8:28-32)

Predestination is God placing His elect people into Christ for their everlasting good. Today we shall consider what Predestination is, what it means, what it accomplishes and the reaction it elicits from men and women.

Jesus The Son Of God (Luke 3:23-38)

And Jesus himself ... which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.

Whom He Did Foreknow (Romans 8:28-32)

God's foreknowledge is not merely knowing the future. It is His eternal loving wisdom. It is personal, purposeful, particular and perfecting for the people He loved before time and whose salvation and glory He has ordered and secured.

My Beloved Son (Luke 3:1-22)

Luk 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, Luk 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

The Called (Romans 8:28-32)

God's calls His people from death to life, darkness to light with an effectual, spiritual call of grace. He calls us to conviction for sin, conversion through faith, conformity to Christ and completion in glory. God calls and His people are 'the called in Jesus Christ'.

My Father’s Business (Luke 2:41-52)

Luk 2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. Luk 2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Luk 2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. Luk 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I m...

Them That Love God (Romans 8:28-32)

We speak often of the Lord's love for His people, rightly so. It is the most wonderful, gracious mercy upon the face of this earth. However, today I want to briefly mention our love for the Lord. I hope to show you that it is wonderful, too.

The Child Grew (Luke 2:39, 40)

Luk 2:39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Luk 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Together For Good (Romans 8:28-32)

Our God and Father has promised to do His people good and bring us to glory. All that we see around us, all that we experience, endure and enjoy is for our spiritual good and eternal glory.

Jesus Presented At The Temple (Luke 2:22-38)

Him That Is Able (Jude 1:24, 25)

Our Lord Jesus Christ is all-wise, all-knowing and all-powerful. To Him, Jude says, is due all glory and majesty, dominion and power. Such is the sovereign God we worship and the Saviour in whom we trust. He is able to keep us from falling, keep us holy, keep us fit for glory and keep us happy. He is the great Amen!

On Earth Peace (Luke 2:8-21)

Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth...