earnestness

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Witnesses to the Light

6 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. 8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. 19 And this was John’s testimony when the … Continue reading

The Authority and Work Christ Gave To His Church

33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know … Continue reading

Not By Might Nor By Power, But By Your Spirit, O Lord

19 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. 20 After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. … Continue reading

Lessons Derived From the Testimony of John the Baptist to Jesus

29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. 30 He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ 31 I did not know … Continue reading

The Ministry of Jesus Christ

“14 After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. 15 “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” (Mark 1:14-15) Our text reminds us of the significant fact that Jesus began his ministry in Galilee, and not … Continue reading

Nessun Dorma … … All’alba, Vincerò!

“32 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, … Continue reading

Careful Attention and Believing Effort are Needed to Accept God’s Invitation

“1 Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. 4 Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those … Continue reading

Spiritual Fervour

“49 I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!” (Luke 12:49-50) I. Let us consider THE DESIGN OF OUR LORD’S ADVENT, AS HERE ANNOUNCED BY HIMSELF. In the … Continue reading

Paying Attention to the Word of God

He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you” (Mark 4:24). Notice, dear friends, that there is in our text, first, a precept: “Pay attention to what you hear.” There is, secondly, a proverb: … Continue reading

Personal Diligence Needed To Participate In the Divine Nature

In his second Epistle, the Apostle Peter wrote: “3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that … Continue reading

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