THE FORERUNNERS OF THE LORD Luke 10:1-16 In the appointment of the Seventy there was perhaps an allusion to Numbers 11:24-25. In this case, as in that, there was the endowment of conspicuous spiritual power. We can only _prepare_ the way for our Lord. No one of us can suffice for the soul of man.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SOURCES OF DEEPEST JOY Luke 10:17-24 How triumphant the return of the evangelist! With faces flushed with pride and hearts high with elation, they returned to the Master with their reports. What wisdom it is to talk our work over with Jesus! Even the demons were subject to His Name. He was not... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MAN WHO LOVED HIS NEIGHBOR Luke 10:25-37 This parable was probably suggested by the journey up to Jerusalem. It may be founded on an actual occurrence. Notice how the Master answered the inquiry, _Who is my neighbor?_ He said in effect: The question is not, Who will “neighbor” you? but, Whom w... [ Continue Reading ]
LEARNING THE LORD'S SECRETS Luke 10:38-42; Luke 11:1-4 This Bethany idyl follows the story of the Good Samaritan naturally. The village lay at the end of the long pass from Jericho. Love must have its nest and the special objects of its tender care. We cannot live in the inn always; we must come a... [ Continue Reading ]