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THE CLOUD OF WITNESSES Hebrews xii. 1. (FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE TERM) No one can look for the first time into the faces of a congregation like this without thinking, first of all, of the great multitude of other lives whose love and sacrifice are represented here. Almost every single life which enters our chapel is the focus of interest for a whole domestic circle, whose prayers and anxieties, whose hopes... more...

I.  THE GOOD CENTURION; OR, THE MAN UNDER AUTHORITY. “And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto Him a centurion, beseeching Him and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home, sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.  And Jesus said unto him, I will come and heal him.  The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word... more...

Wat beter manier is daar om wysheid te kry, as om uit die mond van die Skepper self te leer? Gebruik hierdie gids om elke vers van die Spreuke van Salomo noukeurig te bestudeer. Die skrywer, ‘n ywerige Christen volger van Jesus, gebruik kreatiewe leidrade in kriptiese blokkiesraaisels, wat jou op die punt van jou stoel sal hou! Maak solank jou HB potlood skerp!

CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE How is it that ye sought Me? Wist ye not that I must be in My Father's house?—LUKE ii. 49 (Revised Version). The Bible story from which the text is taken has been illustrated by a famous picture. The artist is Mr. Holman Hunt, who has painted many pictures on Bible subjects, and has spent many years in Palestine in connection with his work. His painting of "The Finding... more...

SERMON. "He made him to teach his senators wisdom."—Psalms cv, 21, 22. The common theory of the pulpit is of a place devoted to expound some old situation, abstract scheme of salvation, or article in a creed. It has a higher end,—to give the meaning of the scenes of real life, in which we observe the actors and play ourselves a part. If history be philosophy teaching by example, and of all... more...

BRAWN AND MUSCLE. "And Samson went down to Timnath."— Judges xiv: 1. There are two sides to the character of Samson. The one phase of his life, if followed into the particulars, would administer to the grotesque and the mirthful; but there is a phase of his character fraught with lessons of solemn and eternal import. To these graver lessons we devote our morning sermon. This giant no doubt in... more...

INTRODUCTION. Joseph Butler was born in 1692, youngest of eight children of a linendraper at Wantage, in Berkshire.  His father was a Presbyterian, and after education at the Wantage Free Grammar School Joseph Butler was sent to be educated for the Presbyterian ministry in a training academy at Gloucester, which was afterwards removed to Tewkesbury.  There he had a friend and comrade, Secker, who... more...

I.  RELIGIOUS PATRIOTISM. “Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity in itself. . . . O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.  Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.  For my brethren and companions’ sakes I will wish thee prosperity.  Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek to do thee good.”—Psalm cxxii. 3, 6-9.... more...

Het jy al ooit gewonder oor die einde? Is jy onseker oor hoeveel daarvan jy persoonlik gaan beleef? Miskien is die Openbaring vir jou totale duisternis... Moenie verder soek nie! In hierdie gids sal jy maklik-verstaanbare verklarings kry van elke beskrywing in Openbaring. Kreatiewe illustrasies maak dit maklik om jou verbeelding in te kleur. Vind uit saam ons hoe Jesus finaal oorwin! Kyk saam deur die... more...

Have you ever wondered about the end? Are you unsure about how much of it you will personally experience? Maybe the Revelation is total darkness for you... Look no further! In this guide you will find easy-to-understand explanations of every description in Revelation. Creative illustrations make it easy to color your imagination. Find out with us how Jesus finally wins! Look together through the... more...