DISCOURSE: 1556 THE DUTY OF PERSEVERING IN PRAYER Luke 18:1. _Men ought always to pray, and not to faint_. THE efficacy of prayer is continually exhibited in the sacred writings, and every incitement to it is afforded us: nevertheless we are prone to faint in the performance of it. To encourage ou... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1557 THE IMPORTUNATE WIDOW Luke 18:6. _And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shal... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1558 THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN Luke 18:13. _And the Publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so muck as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other_. MANY ex... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1559 CHRIST FORETELLS HIS OWN SUFFERINGS Luke 18:31. _Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man shall be accomplished. For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and sha... [ Continue Reading ]