Bible RefABIDING IN CHRIST

Spiritual Fruitfulness Jhn 15:5

Answered Prayer Jhn 15:7

Peace in the Storm Jhn 16:33

New Life 2Cr 5:17

Robe of Righteousness Phl 3:9

ABUNDANT SALVATION, for the faithful Become Radiant as Stars

Dan 12:3

Receive a Royal Welcome in Heaven Mat 25:34

Afflictions add to the Final Glory 2Cr 4:17

Accorded a Triumphant Entrance into Heaven 2Pe 1:11

Given a Place Near the Throne Rev 7:14,15

ADAPTION OF TRUTH, to the weak The Use of Parables

Mar 4:33

Human Weakness Necessitates Jhn 16:12

Feeding the Lambs Jhn 21:15

Simple Truth for the Immature 1Cr 3:2

Paul's Example 1Cr 9:22

Some unable to Receive Deeper Truths Hbr 5:12

Different Messages to Different Classes 1Jo 2:13

BELIEVERS KEPT John, Chapter 17 Kept in the Father's Name

Jhn 17:11

Kept in Safety Jhn 17:12

Kept in Joyfulness Jhn 17:13

Kept in Purity Jhn 17:15

Kept Separated from the World Jhn 17:16

Kept in Process of Sanctification Jhn 17:17

Kept in Active Service Jhn 17:18

Kept in Perfect Unity Jhn 17:20,21

Kept for the Coming Glory

Jhn 17:22-24

—SEE Divine Keeper, 2910

BRINGING MEN TO JESUS The Sick

Mat 4:24; 8:16

The Insane Mat 9:32

Those whom the Church fails to help Mar 9:17-20

The Helpless Luk 5:18,19

The Blind Luk 18:40

The Seekers Jhn 1:41,42; 12:20-22

The Doubters Jhn 1:45,46

The Sinful Jhn 8:3

The Sorrowing Jhn 11:28

CHILDHOOD, MARKS OF (Physical and Spiritual) Dependence

Num 11:12

Credulity Pro 14:15

Foolishness Pro 22:15

Love of Amusement Zec 8:5

Petty Complaints Mat 11:17

Need of Rulers Gal 4:2

Fickleness Eph 4:14

Ignorance Hbr 5:12

Weak Digestion Hbr 5:13

CHRIST, CONQUEROR OF DEATH Foretold by the Prophets

Isa 25:8, Act 2:27

Defied Death to Hold him Jhn 10:17,18

Submitted to the Stroke of Death for our Sins 1Cr 15:4

Three Times he entered the realms of Death, and Rescued Victims Luk 7:14,15; Jhn 11:43,44

Demonstrated his Victory by his own Resurrection Rom 1:4

Carries the Keys of the Grave in his Girdle Rev 1:18

Will Call all men from Death's Domain Jhn 5:28,29

Will Completely Destroy Death at Last 1Cr 15:25,26

CHRIST DEFAMED Accused of Keeping Bad Company

Mat 9:11

Accused of Gluttony and Intemperance Mat 11:19

Accused of Blasphemy Mat 26:65

Accused of Insanity Mar 3:21

Accused of being Possessed with Devils Jhn 7:20; 10:20

Accused of Breaking the Sabbath Jhn 9:16

Accused of Treason Jhn 19:12

CHRIST PRECIOUS The Fairest Among Ten Thousand

Sgs 5:10

A Jewel Beyond Compare Mat 13:46

The Only Saviour Act 4:12

The Only Foundation 1Cr 3:11

Paul's Estimate of Phl 3:8

Priceless to Believers 1Pe 2:7

CHRISTIANITY, Characteristics of true 1. A new Birth

Jhn 3:5

2. A Growth 2Pe 3:18

3. A new Dress Isa 61:10

4. A Radiant life Mat 5:16

5. A Character Building Mat 7:24

6. A Fellowship Luk 24:32

7. A Sonship Jhn 1:12

8. An Education Jhn 8:31,32

9. A Service 1Ti 6:18

10. A Sacrifice Rom 12:1

11. A Walk Col 2:6

12. A Warfare 1Ti 6:12

13. A Race

Hbr 12:1

14. A Victory 1Jo 5:4

15. An Assurance of Immortality Jhn 17:3

CHRIST'S ATTITUDE TOWARD CHILDREN Gentle

Isa 40:11

Promises a reward for kindness to Mat 10:42

Used a child as an example Mat 18:2

Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion Mat 18:3,4

Warned against despising Mat 18:10

Commands reception of Mar 9:37

Said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me" Mar 10:14

Observed the children at play Mat 11:16

Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food Jhn 21:15

CHRIST'S PRAYERS IN GREAT CRISES At his Baptism

Luk 3:21

Before Calling the Twelve Apostles Luk 6:12

When the People would Crown him Jhn 6:15

At his Transfiguration Luk 9:29

His Farewell Prayer Jhn 17:1-26

Before the Agony of the Cross Mat 26:39

On the Cross, for his Enemies Luk 23:34

CHURCH SIMILITUDES The Church Compared to 1. A Building

1Cr 3:9

Christ the Builder Mat 16:18

Christ the Corner-stone Eph 2:19,20

2. A Living Body 1Cr 12:27

Christ being the head Col 2:19

3. A Flock Luk 12:32

Christ being the Shepherd Jhn 10:11

4. A Bride

Rev 21:2

Christ being the Bridegroom Jhn 3:29

5. A Casket of Jewels Mal 3:17

6. Branches of the Vine Jhn 15:2

7. A Temple 1Cr 3:16

Christ being the High Priest Hbr 4:15

CORDS OF THE CROSS What was it that held Christ to the Cross? It was not because he was friendless

Mat 26:53

It was not human weakness Jhn 10:18

It was the Cords of — Our sins, — A Saviour's Love, SEE 2203 — Resignation to the Divine Will

Mat 26:42

— Loyalty to an eternal purpose, SEE 4154

DEATH THE GREAT REAPER All Journey to his Narrow House

Job 30:23

Wise and foolish alike are smitten by him Psa 49:10

Resistance is in vain Ecc 8:8

He entered the world through sin Rom 5:12

Only two men in all history have escaped his scythe 2Ki 2:11; Hbr 11:5

DEFENDER OF THE WEAK, Christ the Little Children

Mat 19:13,14

A sinful woman Luk 7:37-48

A weak woman Luk 13:10-16

A sinful woman Jhn 8:3-11

Mary of Bethany Jhn 12:3-8

The frightened disciples Jhn 18:8

DELAYED BLESSINGS TEST FAITH A Delayed— — Birth of a son

Gen 15:2-5

(Many years waiting) Gen 21:2

— Sacrifice, Provided Gen 22:8-14

— Victory (seven days marching) Jos 6:12-20

— Messiah Gen 3:15; Luk 2:25-30

— Healing Mat 15:22-28

— Relief and resurrection Jhn 11:6, 32, 43,44

— Gift of the Spirit Luk 24:49

— Deliverance Act 12:5-7

— Escape Act 27:40-44

DELUSIONS, COMMON Thinking that sin will give Fulness of Life

Gen 3:5,6

Trusting in Racial connections for Salvation Mat 3:9

Using Vain Repetitions in Prayer Mat 6:7

Self-confidence Mat 26:33

Building on Sand Luk 6:49

Trusting in Riches Luk 12:19

Thinking the Deity is Represented by Idols Act 17:29

Thinking that there is Plenty of Time Act 24:25; Gal 6:3; 1Ti 6:5

Presuming upon Unchanging Conditions Jam 4:13,14

DIVINITY ACKNOWLEDGED, Christ's By Peter

Mat 16:16

By Demons Mar 5:7

By the Centurion Mar 15:39

By Nathanael Jhn 1:49

By the Samaritans Jhn 4:42

By Martha Jhn 11:27

By Thomas Jhn 20:28

DIVINITY CHALLENGED By Satan

Mat 4:3,6

By Scribes and Pharisees Luk 5:21

By the Jewish People Jhn 5:18; 8:53; 10:33

By the Scribes and Elders

Luk 20:1,2

On the Cross--By the Rabble Mat 27:39,40

By the Rulers Luk 23:35

By the Soldiers Luk 23:36,37

By one of the Thieves Luk 23:39

By the Chief Priests Mar 15:31,32

EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH, examples of A Jewish Ruler

Mar 10:17

The Common People Mar 12:37

Attendants upon the Temple Luk 21:38

The Samaritans Jhn 4:40

Cornelius and his Family Act 10:33

The Gentiles at Antioch Act 13:42

The Bereans Act 17:11

EFFORT DEMANDED before a blessing can be given To Secure, Money for Taxes

Mat 17:27

Healing of Withered Hand Mar 3:5

Great Draught of Fishes Luk 5:4

Healing of Palsy Luk 5:24

Healing of Leprosy Luk 17:14

Wine for Wedding Jhn 2:7

Water of Salvation Jhn 4:16

Ability to Walk Jhn 5:8

Eyesight Jhn 9:7

Raising of a Brother from the Dead Jhn 11:39

FAMILY CARES, Causes of Servant's Ills

Mat 8:6

Children's Sickness Mat 15:22

Entertainment of Guests Luk 10:40

Hospitality

Luk 11:5,6

Responsibility for Husband or Wife Luk 14:20; 1Cr 7:33

Providing for the Family 1Ti 5:8

FLEETING IMPRESSIONS Made by the Message

Eze 33:31

Seed in Shallow Hearts Mat 13:20,21

Miracles soon Forgotten Mar 8:18,19

The Truth fails to Grip 2Ti 3:7

Hearers with a short Memory Jam 1:24

FOREORDAINED PLAN of Salvation First Recorded Promise concerning

Gen 3:15

Announced by the Prophets Act 2:23

Based upon the Foreknowledge of God Rom 8:29

The Wisdom of 1Cr 2:7

An Unchanging Purpose 2Ti 1:9

Antecedent to Creation Tts 1:2

Provided for the Sanctification of Believers 1Pe 1:2

At the Beginning Centred in the Death of Christ Rev 13:8

FULLER REVELATION Gained by— Persevering Endeavour

Hsa 6:3

Intimate Fellowship with Christ Mat 13:11

Abiding in Christ's Words Jhn 8:31,32

Will Come in Due Time Jhn 13:7

Through the Guidance of the Holy Spirit Jhn 16:13

Promised to the Disciples Jhn 16:25

GAIN THROUGH LOSS Loss of Earthly Treasures secures Spiritual

Mat 19:21

Self-sacrifice a Paying Investment Mat 19:29

A Spiritual Paradox Mar 8:35

Humility leads to Exaltation

Mar 9:35

Life come out of Death Jhn 12:24

Paul gave up All, and won the Great Prize Phl 3:8

GIFTS FROM GOD Of Understanding

Job 32:8

According to the Character of Men Ecc 2:26

Ability for Comforting Speech Isa 50:4

Diversity of Mat 25:15

To those who Ask Aright Luk 11:9

He the only Source of Jhn 3:27

Forbids Pride 1Cr 4:7

Include Wisdom Jam 1:5

GIVING SACRIFICIAL, Examples of Israel, at the Erection of the Tabernacle

Exd 36:5

The Widow of Zarephath 1Ki 17:13,15

Mary of Bethany Mat 26:7

The Poor Widow Luk 21:4

Members of the Early Church Act 4:34

The Churches of Macedonia 2Cr 8:3,4

GOD'S TOOL CHEST 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 Foolish Things

1Cr 1:27-29

Weak Things 1Cr 1:27-29

Base Things 1Cr 1:28-29

Despised Things 1Cr 1:28-29

Non-existent Things 1Cr 1:28-29

GOD'S WAYS Perfect

Psa 18:30

Not like man's Isa 55:8,9

Sinners stumble at Hsa 14:9

Everlasting Hab 3:6

Inscrutable Rom 11:33

Just and true Rev 15:3

GOOD AND EVIL ADJACENT, often in close contact In Society

Mat 9:10

In the field of Christian Work Mat 10:16

In the Church Mat 13:29

The good in contact with evil as a saving influence Mat 5:13; Joh 17:15

There will come a day of Separation Luk 17:34

HEART THE CENTRE OF LIFE Hence should be Carefully Guarded

Pro 4:23

Determines Character Pro 23:7; Mt 6:18

The Source of Evil Mat 15:18

Controls Speech Luk 6:45

Source of Faith Rom 10:10

HEARTLESSNESS, Examples of Cain

Gen 4:9

Disciples Mat 15:23

The Priest and Levite Luk 10:31,32

The Unjust Judge Luk 18:4,5

The people who Rebuked the Blind Man Luk 18:39

The Spectators at the Cross Mat 27:42

Those who fail to Help the Poor Jam 2:16

HEAVENLY CITIZENSHIP A Source of Real Joy

Luk 10:20

Assures Future Exaltation Luk 22:30

Promises a place of Permanent Residence Jhn 14:2

Furnishes an Undying Hope Phl 3:20

Provides a Glorious Inheritance 1Pe 1:4

A Register is kept of the Names of the Citizens Rev 21:27

THE HOLY SPIRIT, Office and Work ofNote—Each verse given below contains either the number 6, 7 or 8. Hence this Bible Reading is called "The 6's, 7's and 8's of the Holy Spirit"

The Abiding Guest Jhn 14:16

The Teacher and Remembrancer Jhn 14:26

The Testifier Jhn 15:26

The Reprover Jhn 16:7,8

The Guide, the Voice of God, the Prophet Jhn 16:13

The Glorifier of Jesus Jhn 16:14

The Exhibitor of Jesus Jhn 16:15

The Spiritual Dynamo Act 1:8

The Witness to Sonship Rom 8:16

The Helper in Prayer Rom 8:26

The Solicitor Rev 22:17

"I AM"S of Christ The Messiah

Jhn 4:26

The Bread of Life Jhn 6:35

From Above Jhn 8:23

The Eternal One Jhn 8:58

The Light of the World Jhn 9:5

The Door Jhn 10:7

The Son of God Jhn 10:36

The Resurrection and Life Jhn 11:25

The Lord and Master Jhn 13:13

The Way, Truth, and Life Jhn 14:6

The True Vine Jhn 15:1

Alpha and Omega Rev 1:8

The First and the Last Rev 1:17

"I WILL's of Christ Not as "I will"

Mat 26:39

"I will," be thou clean

Luk 5:13

"I will" raise him up at the last day Jhn 6:40

If I be lifted up, "I will" draw Jhn 12:32

"I will" come again Jhn 14:3

"I will" that they be with me Jhn 17:24

If "I will" that he tarry Jhn 21:22

IGNORANCE OF SELF, perils of It misleads, fetters and deceives men

Isa 44:10

It results in unconscious deterioration of men Hsa 7:9

It manifests itself in self-confidence Mar 10:39; Jhn 13:37

It retains sin in the heart Jhn 9:41; Rom 7:18

It alienates from God Eph 4:18

It is associated with self-righteousness Rev 3:17

THE INESCAPABLE QUESTION concerning Christ's person Diverse opinions of Men

Mat 16:13-15

Peter's Opinion Mat 16:16

Question of the Multitude Mat 21:10

The Pharisees' Opinion sought Mat 22:41-43

Pilate's Dilemma Mat 27:22; Jhn 9:17

INNER CIRCLE of the Disciples At the Maid's bedside

Mar 5:37

At Gethsemane Mat 26:37

At the Transfiguration Mar 9:2

THE INSANITY OF SIN, Examples of The Sons of Men

Ecc 9:3

Nebuchadnezzar Dan 4:33,34

The Prodigal Son Luk 15:17

The Jews Act 7:54

The Rulers of Israel 1Cr 2:8

Balaam 2Pe 2:16

THE INSEPARABLE CHRIST Believers Constantly— Accompanied by His Presence

Mat 28:20

Held close by His Hand Jhn 10:28

Like Branches in the Vine Jhn 15:4

In Perpetual Fellowship Jhn 17:23

No Power can dissever Rom 8:38,39

INSPIRATION OF EXAMPLE Moses

Exd 14:13

Gideon Jdg 7:17

Jonathan 1Sa 14:6,7

David 1Sa 17:50-52

Paul Act 27:35,36

Christ Hbr 12:3

INWARD FIRE Kindled by Meditation

Psa 39:3

Makes the Message Inevitable Jer 20:9

Christ came to Ignite Luk 12:49

Divine Fellowship Lights Luk 24:32

JOY, HEAVENLY, causes of Psa 16:11

The Incarnation of Christ Luk 2:13,14

The Return of the Penitent Sinner Luk 15:7

The Exaltation of the Lamb Rev 5:9,10; 12:12

The Gathering Home of the Saints Rev 14:2,3

The Triumph of Righteousness Rev 19:6

JUDGMENT FORBIDDEN Christ's Command

Mat 7:1,2

Inexcusable Rom 2:1

Not our prerogative Rom 14:4

Judge our own lives Rom 14:13

Because not acquainted with all facts 1Cr 4:5

It is assuming too much Jam 4:12

JUSTICE UNSPARING, of God He Spared not (1) The Angels that Sinned

2Pe 2:4

(2) The Old World (the Antediluvians) 2Pe 2:5

Sodom and Gomorrha 2Pe 2:6

The Egyptians Exd 12:29

The Canaanites Deu 7:23

The Amalekites 1Sa 15:18

(3) The Natural Branches (the Jews) Rom 11:21

(4) His own Son Rom 8:32

LAMBS OF THE FOLD Carried in Christ's Bosom

Isa 40:11

Reward for Attention to Mat 10:42

Precious to the Heavenly Father Mat 18:14

To be Nourished by the Ministry Jhn 21:15

LESSONS OF LIFE Learned in the School of Affliction

Psa 119:71

Practical, Every Day Isa 1:16,17

The Great Teacher of says Mat 11:29

All lead to Christ Jhn 6:45

Truly learned, Purify the Soul Eph 4:20-23

Result in Perfect Contentment Phl 4:11; 1Ti 5:4

"LET US" Fear

Hbr 4:1

Labour Hbr 4:11

Come boldly Hbr 4:16

Go on Hbr 6:1

Draw near Hbr 10:22

Hold fast Hbr 10:23

Consider on another Hbr 10:24

LIFE'S PURPOSE The service of God

Jos 24:15

Seeking God's kingdom Mat 6:33

Doing the Father's will Jhn 4:34

Finishing the divine task Jhn 17:4

Completing the course joyfully Act 20:24

Attaining Christlikeness Phl 3:13,14

LOVE PREEMINENT The greatest commandment

Mar 12:30,31

The fulfilling of the law Rom 13:10

Preeminent above— — The gift of tongues

1Cr 13:1

— The gift of prophecy, knowledge and faith 1Cr 13:2

— Benevolence and martyrdom 1Cr 13:3

The greatest gift of all 1Cr 13:13

LOVE, THE TEST Of true Discipleship

Jhn 13:35

Of Genuine Service Jhn 21:16

Of Speech 1Cr 13:1

Demonstrates the Reality of the New Life 1Jo 3:14

Love to God Proven by Brotherly Love 1Jo 4:20

MEANING OF THE RISEN LIFE A new inward power

Rom 8:11

Christlikeness 2Cr 4:10

Devotion to a new Master 2Cr 5:15

Heavenly ambition Col 3:1

Heavenly affections Col 3:2

Exaltation to heavenly places Eph 2:5,6

MEMORY, SPIRITUAL Calls to Mind— — Past Mercies

Deu 32:7

— The wonderful works of God Psa 77:11

— The Lord as a deliverer Jon 2:7

— The words of Christ concerning benevolence Act 20:35

— The Death of Christ 1Cr 11:25,26

— All the teachings of the gospel 2Pe 3:2

Brings Joy in the Night Season Ps 63:5,6

Is quickened by the Holy Spirit Jhn 14:26

MESSIANIC HOPE Examples of

Mar 15:43

Simeon Luk 2:26

Anna Luk 2:38

The Jewish People Luk 3:15

John the Baptist Jhn 1:31

The Woman of Samaria Jhn 4:25

Abraham Jhn 8:56

The Twelve Tribes Act 26:7

ONE THING Desired

Psa 27:4

Happens to all Ecc 3:19

Lacking Mar 10:21

Needful Luk 10:42

Known Jhn 9:25

To do Phl 3:13

About time 2Pe 3:8

ONLY SAVIOUR, Jesus the The Gift of Love

Jhn 3:16

He alone has the Saving Message Jhn 6:68

Rejection of Him means Death

Jhn 8:24

His is the only Saving Name Act 4:12

His Sacrificial Death is the Central Theme of Preaching 1Cr 2:2

All Hope of Eternal Life is built upon Him 1Cr 3:11

OPPORTUNITY, UNIVERSAL For the Sinful

Mar 16:15

For Prayer Luk 11:10

Peter Discovered Act 10:34

Paul Declared Rom 10:12

The Spirit Invites All

OUTCASTS RECEIVED by Christ The Lepers

Mat 8:3

The Publicans and Harlots Mat 21:31, Luk 7:29

The Sinful Women Luk 7:47, Jhn 8:11

Despised Sinners Luk 15:2

The Dying Thief Luk 23:43

The Excommunicated Blind Man Jhn 9:35

PETER EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit Giving him Wisdom to Instruct Penitent Sinners

Act 2:14

Enduing him with Boldness and Courage Act 4:13,19,20

Making him a Channel of Blessing to the Sick Act 5:15

Making his Prayer Effective in the Raising of Tabitha Act 9:40

Qualifying him to become a Medium of the "Spirit" to the Gentiles Act 10:44

PILGRIMS, CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebrews 11:8-16

Obeyed the call Hbr 11:8

Never settled down Hbr 11:9

Looked for an eternal city Hbr 11:10

Had telescopic vision Hbr 11:13

Acknowledged their faith Hbr 11:13

Never turned back

Hbr 11:15

Longed for a better land Hbr 11:16

Died in the faith Hbr 11:13

POWER OF PRAYER Increased by Self-denial

Mat 17:21

Dependent upon Faith Mat 21:22; Jhn 14:13

Unlimited to those who Abide in Christ Jhn 15:7

To be most Effective, should be accompanied by Praise Act 16:25,26

Manifest in the life of Elijah Jam 5:18

Examples of Jacob Gen 32:26-28

Elijah 1Ki 17:21,22

The dying thief Luk 23:42

Early disciples Act 4:31

POWER REALIZED, Christ's realized by men Ability to heal Lepers

Mat 8:2

Ability to give Absent Healing Luk 7:7

Ability to Control Demons Luk 8:31,32

Ability to Raise the Dead Jhn 11:22

Ability to Hold Fast to the Believer Rom 8:39

Ability to Keep Spiritual Treasures 2Ti 1:12

Ability to Save to the Uttermost Hbr 7:25

PRISONS OPENED Joseph's

Gen 41:14

The Apostles' Act 5:19

Peter's Act 12:10

Paul and Silas' Act 16:26

PRIVILEGES MISUSED By the Gadarenes

Mar 5:17

By the Nazarenes Mar 6:4,5

By the People of Northern Galilee Luk 10:14

By the People of Jerusalem Luk 19:42

By Israel in different periods Jhn 15:22, Hbr 3:17

PURPOSES DIVINE Irresistible

Isa 14:27

Sure of Fulfilment Jer 51:29

Seen in his choice of Instruments Act 26:16

Revealed in the Gospel Eph 1:9

Eternal in Christ Eph 3:11

Involves the Overthrow of Satan 1Jo 3:8

REWARD PROPORTIONATE TO SERVICE RENDERED Great Soul-winners Radiant

Dan 12:3

At the Coming of Christ Mat 16:27

Even in the Present Life Luk 18:30

In the Lord's Vineyard 1Cr 3:8

Reaping according to the amount of Seed Sown 2Cr 9:6

Assigned by the Lord Rev 22:12

SATAN LIMITED IN POWER In the Affliction of the Saints

Job 1:12

May be overcome by Divine Grace Luk 10:19; Rom 16:20

A Limit to His Temptations 1Cr 10:13

Knows when he is Defeated Jam 4:7

His Time is Short Rev 12:12; 13:5

THE SATANIC "IF" which challenged Christ's Divinity (1) At the Temptation If thou be the Son of God, turn stones into bread

Mat 4:3

If thou be the Son of God, leap from the top of the temple Mat 4:6

(2) At the Cross If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross (a) The cry of the rabble

Mat 27:40

(b) The cry of the soldiers Luk 23:37

(c) The cry of the thief Luk 23:39

SATANIC INVASION, Satan's entrance into human hearts Of Mary Magdalene

Luk 8:2

Of the man of Gadara Luk 8:30

Of the Backslider's Heart Luk 11:26

Of Judas Iscariot Luk 22:3

Of All who will give him Entrance 1Pe 5:8

THE SERVICE TEST It was Established in Israel

Deu 10:12

King Saul was Condemned by it 1Sa 15:22

It excludes mere Professors of Religion from the Kingdom Mat 7:21

Christ applies it in the Parable of the Good Samaritan Luk 10:37

It reveals the Quality of Love Jhn 21:17

It will be applied in Determining Man's final Destiny Mat 25:35,36

SEVEN MORNING GLORIES of John Chapter 14 (1) Future Home

Jhn 14:2

(2) Reunion Jhn 14:3

(3) Achievements Jhn 14:12

(4) Resources Jhn 14:13

(5) Companionship Jhn 14:16

(6) Legacy Jhn 14:27

(7) Joy Jhn 14:28

SHALLOWNESS No deep affection

Eze 33:31

Of sentimental hearing Eze 33:32

No deep roots Mar 4:16,17

No deep foundation Luk 6:49

Inability to receive the deeper message Jhn 6:66

No deep convictions Eph 4:14

SIN'S INCREMENT Seen in the History of Israel

Jer 5:28; Ezr 9:6

Illustrated in the Life of Backsliders Mat 12:45; 2Pe 2:20

Shown by increasing Insensitiveness of the Spiritual Faculties Mat 13:15

The Steps in Peter's Fall Illustrate Mat 26:74

Will become more Evident in the Last Days 2Ti 3:13

SOUL WINNER'S JOY Essential to Success in Christian Work

Psa 51:12,13

Comes from Bringing in the Sheaves Psa 126:6

From Finding the Lost Sheep Luk 15:6,7

The Sower and the Reaper rejoice together Jhn 4:36

Thrills the Church Act 15:3; Phl 2:16

Souls won are a Crown of Rejoicing 1Th 2:19,20

It Sustained Christ in his Suffering upon the Cross Hbr 12:2

SPIRIT OF CHRIST Divine

Isa 11:2

Wise Isa 11:3

Just and Fearless Isa 11:4

Faithful Isa 11:5

Tender Isa 40:11

Quiet Isa 42:2

Gentle Isa 42:3

Persevering Isa 42:4

Liberating Isa 61:1

Saving Isa 63:1

Compassionate Mat 9:36

Meek and Lowly Mat 11:29

Longsuffering Luk 9:55,56

Forgiving Luk 23:34

Zealous Act 10:38

Burden-bearing Gal 6:2

Loving Eph 5:2

SPIRITUAL PERSUASION Of the Divine Ability

Rom 4:21

Of the Inseparable Love of God Rom 8:38,39

Of the Divine Keeping Power 2Ti 1:12

Of the Certainty of the Divine Promises Hbr 11:13

TELLING JESUS Our Perils

Mat 8:25

— Questions Mat 24:3

— Sicknesses Mar 1:30

— Difficulties Mar 6:35,36

— Needs Mar 10:51

— Failures Mar 9:28; Luk 5:5

— Family troubles Luk 9:38

— Victories Luk 10:17

— Disappointments Luk 24:18

— Bereavements Jhn 11:21

TRUTH MISUNDERSTOOD Christ's Bodily Temple confused with the earthly temple

Jhn 2:20

The New Birth confused with the physical birth Jhn 3:4

The Water of Life confused with physical water Jhn 4:15

Spiritual Nourishment confused with food Jhn 4:33

Absorbing Christ's Spirit confused with eating his body and drinking his blood Jhn 6:52

Christ's Departure confused with suicide Jhn 8:22

Spiritual Bondage confused with physical slavery Jhn 8:33; 11:12

UNBELIEVERS Their Lifetime spent in Vanity

Psa 78:32,33

Already Condemned Jhn 3:18

Die in their Sins Jhn 8:24

Shall be Judged by God's Word in the Last Day

Jhn 12:48

Are Blinded by the god of this World 2Cr 4:4

Will be Classed with outbreaking Sinners in Eternity Rev 21:8

UNIVERSAL BLESSINGS, possible Eternal Life - If any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever

Jhn 6:51

Spiritual Knowledge - If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine Jhn 7:17

Salvation - By me if any man enter in, he shall be saved Jhn 10:9

Wisdom - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God Jam 1:5

Divine Fellowship - If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him Rev 3:20

UNREALIZED POWER of Christ To still the tempest

Mat 8:27

To forgive sins Mar 2:7

To heal the sick Mar 2:12

To provide for the multitude Mar 8:4

To cast out demons Mar 9:22

To control the forces of nature Mar 11:21

To come down from the cross Mar 15:31

To raise the dead Jhn 11:37

To conquer death Jhn 20:25 7

UNREALIZED SERVICE on the part of workers, who did not appreciate how much they were doing Of the Righteous

Mat 25:38

Of Mary Mat 26:12

Of the Poor Widow Mar 12:44

Of Andrew in bringing Peter to Jesus Jhn 1:42

Of Barnabas in going after Paul Act 11:25,26

UNWORTHINESS FELT By John the Baptist

Mat 3:11

By the Centurion Mat 8:8

By the Righteous Mat 25:37

By Peter Luk 5:8; Jhn 13:8

By Paul 1Cr 15:9

VERILY, VERILY"s of Christ in regard to the New Life The necessity of

Jhn 3:3

How to obtain Jhn 5:24

How to keep Jhn 6:53

How to spend Jhn 12:24

How to act it out Jhn 14:12

VIRGIN BIRTH, THE, of Christ (a) Christ not the son of Joseph

Isa 7:14; Mat 1:18, 25; Luk 1:34,35

(b) The only begotten son of God Jhn 1:14; 3:16; 1Jo 4:9

WATER OF LIFE The BROOK for the pilgrim (intermittent in its flow)

Psa 110:7

The WELL (local in its refreshment) Isa 12:3

The INWARD WELL (of spiritual experience) Jhn 4:14

The INWARD WELL becomes a Flowing River of blessing(after the baptism of the Holy Spirit)

Jhn 7:38,39

The River gives life wherever it flows Eze 47:9