Posted in Uncategorized on April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a great passage for today, followed by Wesley’s notes:
I Corinthians 10
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Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
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And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
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And did all eat the same spiritual [...]
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Isaiah 52 This great chapter of scripture is introduced by John Wesley, followed by the King James text, followed by Wesley’s Notes.
The church redeemed and called upon to rejoice therein, ver. 1-6. The universal preaching of the gospel glorious, ver. 7-10. A call to free ourselves from bondage, ver. 11, 12. Christ’s kingdom shall be [...]
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Acts 5
Read this chapter in your Bible, and then consider these helpful notes by John Wesley which reflect his understanding of the early church and these events.
1. But a certain man named Ananias – It is certain, not a believer, for all that believed were of one heart and of one soul: probably not [...]
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Read the seventh chapter of John’s gospel and then consider the following notes by John Wesley:
1. After these things Jesus walked in Galilee – That is, continued there, for some months after the second passover. For he would not walk – Continue in Judea; because the Jews – Those of them who did not believe; [...]
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Joshua sends spies to Jericho, ver. 1. Rahab receives and conceals them, ver. 2-7. Her agreement with them for the safety of herself and family, ver. 8-21. The return of the spies, and the account given by them, ver. 22-24.
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And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, [...]
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Read the 6th chapter of John and then consider these comments by John Wesley:
1. After these things – The history of between ten and eleven months is to be supplied here from the other evangelists. Matt. xiv, 13; Mark vi, 32; Luke ix, 10.
3. Jesus went up – Before the people overtook him.
5. Jesus saith [...]
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Read this Psalm in your favorite version, and then consider the following insights from John Wesley:
3. Glory – Glory in the God whom you serve, as the only true God.
4. Seek – The Lord in his strength, in his sanctuary, or before the ark, which is called God’s strength. Face – His gracious presence.
5. Judgments [...]
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Read in your Bible this sixth chapter of Judges, and then allow the reflections in these notes by John Wesley to inform your mind and heart:
1. Of Midian – For although the generality of the Midianites had been cut off by Moses about two hundred years ago, yet many of them doubtless fled into the [...]
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This fourth chapter of Paul’s letter to the Philippians contains nuggets of spiritual gold. Read it in your favorite translation and then consider these notes by John Wesley:
1. So stand – As ye have done hitherto.
2. I beseech – He repeats this twice, as if speaking to each face to face, and that with the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Philippians 3 is a great chapter for the 21st century follower of Christ. The apostle Paul shares from his experiences, and in the following commentary John Wesley adds his 18th century insights. May the Holy Spirit bless your application of this scripture today.
1. The same things – Which you have heard before.
2. Beware of dogs [...]
