Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This chapter emphasizes progress in the Christian life. John Wesley’s comment on verse 15 names some frivilous activities sometimes pursued by pastors.
I Timothy 4
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Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
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Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
John Wesley’s introduction and comments frame this prophetic chapter which warns the believer to trust wholly in God.
Jeremiah 10
They are forbid to be afraid of the tokens of heaven, and consult idols which are vain, ver. 1-5 and not to be compared with the majesty and power of God, who is Jacob’s portion, ver. 6-16. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is an instructional passage for the believer to read during Lent. It is followed by enlightened commentary written by one who groaned earnestly in this earthly tabernacle, John Wesley.
II Corinthians 5
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For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a great chapter for the believer to read during Lent. It is followed by enlightened commentary written by one of Christ’s well used earthen vessels – John Wesley.
II Corinthians 4
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Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
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But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Matthew 3
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In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
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And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A great chapter for the third Sunday in Lent, followed by excellent comments from John Wesley:
Romans 5
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Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
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By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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And not only so, but [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Read this “lost and found” chapter of the Gospel of Luke followed by Wesley’s commentary. Apply its meaning to your own life and circumstances.
Luke 15
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Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
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And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
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And he spake [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I Kings 8 (continued from 2-20-08)
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Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;
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(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
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Hear thou [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I Kings 8:1-40
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Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.
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And all the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Genesis 12Receive this chapter of sacred scripture, introduced by John Wesley and commented upon by the same founder of Methodism, as God’s word and promise to you today:From henceforward Abram and his seed are almost the only subject of the sacred history. In this chapter we have,I. God’s call of Abram to the land of [...]
