DISCOURSE: 1507 THE FIVE THOUSAND FED Lucas 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, G... [ Seguir leyendo ]
DISCOURSE: 1508 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST Lucas 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... [ Seguir leyendo ]
DISCOURSE: 1509 AGAINST MISTAKING OUR OWN SPIRIT Lucas 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 infl... [ Seguir leyendo ]
DISCOURSE: 1510 APPROPRIATE ADDRESSES TO DISTINCT CHARACTERS Lucas 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 ma... [ Seguir leyendo ]
DISCOURSE: 1511 AGAINST A DISPOSITION TO RELINQUISH THE LORD’S SERVICE Lucas 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 oursel... [ Seguir leyendo ]