John Wesley’s Introduction, followed by Chapter 2 in the KJV, followed by Wesley’s verse by verse commentary:Christ speaks of himself and his church, ver. 1, 2. The church declares the delightful fellowship she had with Christ, ver. 3, 4. Rejoices in his favour, and takes care that nothing may displease him, ver. 5-7 Triumphs in [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Song of Solomon 2
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Psalm 27
Posted in Uncategorized on January 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Psalm 27 David declares his confidence in God, ver. 1-3. His desire to be in the house of God, ver. 4-6. He prays for light and salvation, ver. 7-12. And exhorts others to wait upon God, ver. 13, 14. A psalm of David.
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A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall [...]
Joshua 4
Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Joshua 4 Twelve stones taken up out of the midst of Jordan, and twelve set up there for a memorial, ver. 1-9. The march of the people through Jordan, ver. 10-13. God magnifies Joshua, who commands the priests to come out of Jordan, ver. 14-17. The waters close again, ver. 18, 19. Joshua erects twelve stones [...]
Joshua 3
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Joshua 3
The people decamp from Shittim, and are directed to follow the ark, and sanctify themselves, ver. 1-5. The priests are ordered to go first, ver. 6. Joshua being encouraged and directed as God, tells the people what God is about to do, ver. 7 – 13. Jordan is divided, and Israel marches through, ver. [...]
Joshua 2
Posted in Uncategorized on January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Joshua’s account of these spies and the harlot and Wesley’s comments provide teaching on the guidance of God combined with the courage of those who serve God – both seasoned and new believers.
Joshua 2Joshua sends spies to Jericho, ver. 1. Rahab receives and conceals them, ver. 2-7. Her agreement with them for the safety of herself and [...]
Joshua 1
Posted in Uncategorized on January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Joshua 1
Read this great chapter which repeatedly exhorts Joshua to be strong and courageous, and then consider John Wesley’s notes which follow the chapter.
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Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
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Moses my servant is dead; [...]
Ezekiel 15
Posted in Uncategorized on January 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
As we consider this chapter and apply it to the church in our generation, may it “awaken us to fruitfulness” as Wesley so aptly describes in his notes which follow this chapter.
Ezekiel 15
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And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than [...]
Matthew 17
Posted in Uncategorized on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Read Matthew 17 and consider the following comments written by John Wesley:
1. A high mountain – Probably Mount Tabor. Mark ix, 2; Luke ix, 28.2. And was transfigured – Or transformed. The indwelling Deity darted out its rays through the veil of the flesh; and that with such transcendent splendour, that he no longer bore [...]
John 17
Posted in Uncategorized on January 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On this Sunday which precedes the National Holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and which is recognized by many faith communities as “Ecumenical Sunday”, read the prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17 and consider the helpful notes provided by John Wesley.
John 17
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These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and [...]
Matthew 8
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Matthew 8
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When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
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And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
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And Jesus saith unto him, [...]
