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'Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, tarry ye here, and watch with Me.' Matthew 26:36,38 We can never fathom the agony in Gethsemane, but at least we need not misunderstand it. It is the agony of God and Man in one, face to face with sin. We know... Lee mas

'Watch with Me.' Matthew 26:40 "Watch with Me" - with no private point of view of your own at all, but watch entirely with Me. In the early stages we do not watch with Jesus, we watch for Him. We do not watch with Him through the revelation of the Bible; in the circumstances of our lives. Our Lord i... Lee mas

YOU REMEMBER, BRETHREN, WHEN Philip went down to Samaria, it is said that he preached Christ unto them, and there was great joy in that city (Acts 8:5, 8). You remember that the apostle Paul says, 'I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified'(1 Corinthians 2:2). ... Lee mas

Q-35: HOW DOES CHRIST EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF A PRIEST? A: In his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us. 'Now once in the end of the world has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.' Heb... Lee mas

Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is wit... Lee mas

'Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.' Matt 6: 10. We come next to the third petition, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. This petition consists of two parts: the matter, Doing God's will;' and the manner, As it is in heaven.' What is meant by the will of God? There is a twofol... Lee mas

'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' Matt 6: 13. This petition consists of two parts. First, Deprecatory, Lead us not into temptation.' Secondly, Petitionary, But deliver us from evil.' I. Lead us not into temptation.' Does God lead into temptation? God tempts no man to sin. ... Lee mas

"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body. And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for th... Lee mas

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 We are now come to the last beatitude: Blessed are they which are persecuted . . '. Our Lord Christ would have us reckon the cost. Which of you intending to build a tower sitteth not down ... Lee mas

Contentment! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Philippians 4:10-20. "I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever th... Lee mas