The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 11:22
Mark 11:22Have faith in God.Have faith in GodI. What faith is.1. Taking God at His word, about things unknown (Hebrews 11:7), unlikely (Hebrews 11:17-19), untried (Hebrews 11:28).2. Trusting Jesus at His invitation. Trust your soul to His care; your sins to His cleansing; your life to His keeping.II. Whence faith comes.1. From God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8; Romans 12:3)2. From God’s Word (Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:15).3. From God’s working (1 John 5:1; Colossians 2:12).4. Out of the heart (Romans... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 11:15-18
Mark 11:15-18And Jesus went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold.The Temple cleansed: or, Christ the purifier of religionWhen we are told that this took place “in the temple” we are not to suppose that the Holiest of all is meant, but the Court of the Gentiles. It was this portion of the sacred enclosure that was converted into a market. It was doubtless a convenient arrangement, and a profitable one; but it was a bold offence, and drew down the severe condemnation of Christ.... read more