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... direct ancestor of Christ . From this circumstance we learn that the wickedness of man cannot frustrate the purposes of God , or make his promise to fail . And this was an instance of the Saviour's humiliation that he became the ...
... direct ancestor of Christ . From this circumstance we learn that the wickedness of man cannot frustrate the purposes of God , or make his promise to fail . And this was an instance of the Saviour's humiliation that he became the ...
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... direct ancestor of the Lord Jesus Christ . Probably God intended , by selecting her son to this honour , to shew his approbation of David's subsequent con- duct , in not discarding Bathsheba , but in continuing to retain her as his wife ...
... direct ancestor of the Lord Jesus Christ . Probably God intended , by selecting her son to this honour , to shew his approbation of David's subsequent con- duct , in not discarding Bathsheba , but in continuing to retain her as his wife ...
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... direct line from David who reigned over Judah , for Zedekiah , his uncle , the son of his grandfather Josiah , succeeded him on the throne , 2 Kings xxiv . 17. The prophet Jeremiah was commanded by God to write Coniah " childless ...
... direct line from David who reigned over Judah , for Zedekiah , his uncle , the son of his grandfather Josiah , succeeded him on the throne , 2 Kings xxiv . 17. The prophet Jeremiah was commanded by God to write Coniah " childless ...
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... direct intimation from God . In ordinary cases , reason and reflection , guided by the law of God , would have been sufficient , but in such an extraordinary case as this , reason altogether failed . In fact , the very plan which his ...
... direct intimation from God . In ordinary cases , reason and reflection , guided by the law of God , would have been sufficient , but in such an extraordinary case as this , reason altogether failed . In fact , the very plan which his ...
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... direct evidence that the Magi intended anything more than to render to Christ that homage which they considered to be due to one whom they looked upon as a king . We , however , who have a full reve- lation of the divine glory of Christ ...
... direct evidence that the Magi intended anything more than to render to Christ that homage which they considered to be due to one whom they looked upon as a king . We , however , who have a full reve- lation of the divine glory of Christ ...
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Page 181 - And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.
Page 653 - And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Page 527 - And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Page 543 - Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18. But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
Page 457 - But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Page 431 - And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him. neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Page 419 - Behold my servant, whom I have chosen ; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased ; I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets ; a bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench ; till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
Page 615 - Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
Page 635 - Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, LORD, it is good for us to be here : if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles ; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Page 207 - ... that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.