MANNER OF STONES; stones that were used in the building of the temple. These were immensely large. Josephus, the Jewish historian, who lived at that time, says some of them were twenty-five cubits long, eight thick, and twelve broad. The most firm and stable earthly structures are but temporary, and... [ Continue Reading ]
Destruction of the temple. Matthew 24:1-8.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE FULFILLED; the things which he had predicted.... [ Continue Reading ]
Persecutions foretold. Matthew 24:9-28.... [ Continue Reading ]
TAKE NO THOUGHT; avoid anxiety. NEITHER DO YE PREMEDITATE; you need not prepare your defence beforehand. THE HOLY GHOST; will teach you what to say, and through you will speak the right things in the right way.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is through much tribulation that Christians must enter the kingdom of God. But they should not be anxious. Let them be found at all times in the path of duty, and when trials come they may expect to be prepared for them. God will suffer no calamities to come upon them, except those which he will... [ Continue Reading ]
Men must not only pray that God would help them, but they must make efforts to help themselves. God answers prayer in such a way as to encourage the performance of duty, not the neglect of it.... [ Continue Reading ]
The minuteness and accuracy with which Jesus Christ foretold the events which preceded the destruction of Jerusalem, and the perfect fulfilment of his predictions with regard to it, are conclusive evidence that he is "the faithful and true Witness"-that when the word has gone out of his mouth, it st... [ Continue Reading ]
Christ's coming. Matthew 24:29-35.... [ Continue Reading ]
ALL THESE THINGS; the things about which he had been speaking.... [ Continue Reading ]
NEITHER THE SON; it was said to Mary, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore"-on account of his miraculous conception by the power of God-"that holy thing," or child "shall be called the Son of God." Luke 1:35. The Son, as born of the Virg... [ Continue Reading ]
WATCH AND PRAY; Matthew 24:42-44.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE; who here represents Jesus Christ. As we know not the time of our death, and no man can reveal it to us, duty and interest require that we should so live as to be always ready. Then, whether we die suddenly, or after lingering illness, no sooner shall we be "absent from the b... [ Continue Reading ]
SLEEPING; unprepared to meet him.... [ Continue Reading ]
WATCH; that when your Lord shall come, you may be ready.... [ Continue Reading ]