Luke 22:27 NIV,NKJV

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 46 CHRIST€™S EXAMPLE FOR US John 13:12-20 The following is given as an Analysis of the second section of John 13:— 1. Christ’s searching question, verse 12. 2. Christ’s dignity and authority, verse 13. 3. Christ’s example for us to follow, verses 14,... Read More

We come now to an apostolic prayer the contents of which, as a whole, are very sublime. Its contents are remarkably full, and a careful study of, and devout meditation upon, it shall be richly repaid. My present task will be rendered the easier since I am making extensive use of Thomas Goodwin’s exc... Read More

"I am in the midst of you as he that serveth." Luke 22: 27. In the Gospel of John we have the inner life of our Lord laid open to us. Jesus speaks frequently of His relation to the Father, of the motives by which He is guided, of His consciousness of the power and spirit in which He acts. Though the... Read More

“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matt. 5:48 It might be said that our circumstances and powers are so different from those of God that it is impossible to apply the standard of his infinite perfection in our little world. But here comes the Son, in the li... Read More

"We do not want this man to reign over us!" (Luke is 14). This was the reason why we people killed Jesus. We wanted to reign by ourselves and not be subject to anyone else. Envy and the love of power are the main sin which nailed Jesus to the cross. This is the worst thin that could be said about an... Read More

If we are intent upon leading the most comfortable life possible, we are acting contrary to Jesus' command that we should lose our lives and deny ourselves. Jesus says that He only recognizes as His disciples and followers those who follow this command (Luke 14: 26). Yes, if we are lazy and slack, i... Read More

“Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier” (2 Timothy 2:3,4). (A) Discipline In these well known words of Paul, we are introduced to the most important matter... Read More

There are many misconceptions as to what the Christian life really is. I shall, however, not say very much about this negative side - that is, as to that which is either mistaken, confused or inadequate. The best way of dealing with all such difficulties is to take the positive line, by seeking to p... Read More

“…whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.” (Matt. 20:26, 27) What is true greatness? In the kingdom of this world, the great man is the one who has risen to a place of wealth and power. He has a retinue of aides and... Read More

The Eucharist begins in the usual manner, using the following Collect, Psalm, and Lessons Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who ... Read More