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Genesis 28 - 36. Have already followed the course of the Book of Genesis to the close of chapter 27. From that chapter to chapter 36, Jacob is principal; and it is that portion which I now purpose to consider. There is a very important era in the life of Jacob afterwards--his sojourn in Egypt for se... Read More

Direction Tenth. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Sixth Piece--The Christian's Sword. 'And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God' (Eph. 6:17). Here we have the sixth and last piece in the Christian's panoply brought to our hand--a sword; and that of the right make--'the swo... Read More

Seven Human Looks Arthur Pink, 1950 We continue to write upon "Looking," for, said the prophet, "My eye affects my heart " (Lam 3:51). John Bunyan (1620-1677) wrote impressively on "Eyegate" and showed what a large part it played in admitting enemies into the city of Mansoul . The heart has no more ... Read More

The Good Way! by J. C. Ryle "Thus says the Lord—Stand in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths , where is the good way , and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16. The book of the prophet Jeremiah receives from most Christians far less attention than it deserves... Read More

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall... Read More

True Religion—our Business By Thomas Watson "Don't you know that I must be about My Father's business?" Luke 2:49 These are the words of our Lord Jesus, whose lips dropped as a honeycomb. The occasion was this, Christ, having the Spirit of wisdom and sanctity poured out upon Him without measure, bei... Read More