“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased–listen to HIM.” J. C. Ryle with this insight into Matthew 17:5- That voice was meant to teach Peter, that there was one there far greater than Moses or Elijah. Moses was a faithful servant of God. Elijah was a bold witness for the truth. But … More J. C Ryle: LISTEN to JESUS!
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will … More J.C. Ryle: Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.
The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven. But he answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You … More J. C. Ryle: Jesus knows the weakness of our memories in spiritual things
J. Ligon Duncan concludes a sermon on Exodus 24, “The Glory Blood of the Covenant” Our Lord Jesus Himself connects and explains His saving work on the cross by using Moses’ words in Exodus 24:8. When Moses confirms that God has brought His people into a saving, covenant relationship, in Exodus 24:8, he says, “Behold,” … More J. Ligon Duncan: Our Lord Jesus Himself connects and explains His saving work on the cross by using Moses’ words
J. C. Ryle shares some wisdom from the parable of the weeds and the wheat in Matthew 13: Are we inclined to look for the conversion of the whole world by the labors of missionaries and ministers? Let us place this parable before us, and beware of such an idea. We shall never see all … More J. C. Ryle: Wisdom from the weeds
C. H Spurgeon, comments on Psalm 24 in The Treasury of David: The watchers at the gate hearing the song look over the battlements and ask, “Who is this King of glory?” A question full of meaning and worthy of the meditations of eternity. Who is he in person, nature, character, office and work? What is … More “Who is this King of glory?”
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and … More Spurgeon: Shepherd, sheep, wolves and grace
And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their … More Ryle: Blind men with eyes of understanding
C. H. Spurgeon comments on Psalm 22:1 in The Treasury of David: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” This was the startling cry of Golgotha: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani. The Jews mocked, but the angels adored when Jesus cried this exceeding bitter cry. Nailed to the tree we behold our great Redeemer … More Spurgeon: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 8:5-13 We know little about the centurion described in these verses. His name, his nation, his past history, are all hidden from us. But one thing we know, and that is, that he believed. “Lord,” he says, “I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the … More J.C. Ryle: Faith is a rare and precious gift.
