DISCOURSE: 1507 THE FIVE THOUSAND FED Luke 9:12. _And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. But he said unto them, Gi... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1508 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST Luke 9:29. _And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease, which he should... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1509 AGAINST MISTAKING OUR OWN SPIRIT Luke 9:55. _Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of_ WHEN we consider what attainments men have made in science and philosophy; when we see them marshalling the stars, measuring their distances, tracing their courses, and ascertaining their influ... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1510 APPROPRIATE ADDRESSES TO DISTINCT CHARACTERS Luke 9:57. _It came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1511 AGAINST A DISPOSITION TO RELINQUISH THE LORD’S SERVICE Luke 9:62. _Jesus said unto him, No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God_. SO infinitely important is the service of God, that nothing can ever justify the withdrawing of ourselv... [ Continue Reading ]