_The book of the generation._ THE LESSONS OF CHRIST’S GENEALOGY 1. It is a proof of the reality of Christ’s humanity. 2. It suggests the relation of Christ’s work to the whole human race. 3. It marks the importance of the birth of Christ as a historical epoch. Let it remind us also (1) Of the s... [ Continue Reading ]
_Joseph the husband of Mary._ JESUS THE SEED OF THE WOMAN 1. Jesus is the Christ. 2. He has a human ancestry. 3. He has a Jewish ancestry. 4. He has a Gentile ancestry. 5. He has a royal ancestry. 6. He has a lowly ancestry. 7. He has a holy ancestry. 8. He has an imperfect ancestry. 9. He... [ Continue Reading ]
_A just man._ AN HONEST MAN’S DILEMMA I. That troubles are irrespective of character. II. That the mental perplexities of the good arise often from the want of insight into the divine movements. The cycles of God’s providence are too vast for our limited capacities. III. That God graciously remo... [ Continue Reading ]
_Jesus._ THE DESIGN OF OUR SAVIOUR’S COMING I. Consider this as an enemy. 1. Behold sin with regard to God. 2. Behold sin in its names. 3. Behold the effects of sin. 4. That Christ derives from this work His highest title. II. Consider in what manner he saves his people from their sins. 1. H... [ Continue Reading ]
_Child._ I. We remember that God came to us in that child. “God with us.” This should remove all dread of God. II. That God can come to us in -the smallest things. III. That the whole of life is sacred, and should be consecrated to God. IV. That great endings have little beginnings. (_B. Preece.... [ Continue Reading ]