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Old Treasures Made New
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Old Treasures Made New are short devotions that focuses on the Holy Scriptures (the ultimate old treasure) and brings voices from the past to comment on them (lesser treasure, but treasure nonetheless). Whether part of your main diet of Scripture intake or a supplement to it, these episodes are ways to set your mind on the things that are above and to be encouraged in your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 12:14-21
4w ago00:09:10Tap to summarizeMatthew 12:14-21The first thing which demands our notice in this passage, is the desperate wickedness of the human heart, which it exemplifies.The second thing which demands our notice in this passage, is the encouraging description of our Lord Jesus Christ's character, which Matthew draws from the prophet Isaiah.
Transcribe →Matthew 12:1-13
4w ago00:08:00Tap to summarizeMatthew 12:1-13Let us, in the first place, settle it in our minds as an established principle, that our Lord Jesus Christ does not do away with the observance of a weekly Sabbath day.Let us, in the second place, settle it in our minds, that our Lord Jesus Christ allows all works of real necessity and mercy to be done on the Sabbath day.
Transcribe →Matthew 11:25-30
Jul 1700:12:06Tap to summarizeMatthew 11:25-30Let us learn, in the first place, the excellence of a childlike and teachable frame of mind.Let us learn, in the second place, from these verses, the greatness and majesty of our Lord Jesus Christ.Let us learn, in the last place, from this passage, the breadth and fullness of the invitations of Christ's Gospel. A number of marks:Mark who they are that Jesus invites.Mark what a gracious offer Jesus makes.Mark what a simple request Jesus makes to the laboring and heavy-laden ones.Mark what an encouraging account Jesus gives of Himself.Mark, lastly, the encouraging account that Jesus gives of His service.
Transcribe →Matthew 11:16-24
Jul 1500:09:03Tap to summarizeMatthew 11:16-24These verses show the unreasonableness of many unconverted men in the things of religion. These verses show us the exceeding wickedness of willful impenitence.
Transcribe →Matthew 11:1-15
Jul 1300:08:26Tap to summarizeMatthew 11:1-15The first thing that demands our attention in this passage, is the message which John the Baptist sends to our Lord Jesus Christ.The second thing that demands our notice in this passage, is the high testimony which our Lord bears to the character of John the Baptist.
Transcribe →Matthew 10:34-42
Jul 1000:08:34Tap to summarizeMatthew 10:34-42He bids us remember that His Gospel will not cause peace and agreement wherever it comes.Our Lord tells us that true Christians must make up their minds to trouble in this world.Our Lord cheers us by saying that the least service done to those who work in His cause is observed and rewarded of God.
Transcribe →Matthew 10:24-33
Jul 800:09:23Tap to summarizeMatthew 10:24-33Those who try to do good to souls must not expect to fare better than their great Master.Those who try to do good must look forward with patience to the day of judgment.Those who try to do good must fear God more than man. Those who try to do good must keep before their minds the providential care of God over them.Those who try to do good should continually remember the day when they will meet their Lord to receive their final portion.
Transcribe →Matthew 10:16-23
Jul 600:08:27Tap to summarizeMatthew 10:16-23
Transcribe →Matthew 10:1-15
Jul 300:11:20Tap to summarizeMatthew 10:1-15We are taught that all ministers are not necessarily saved men. We are taught that the great work of a minister of Christ is to do good.We are taught that it is a most dangerous thing to neglect the offers of the Gospel. "We are not to regard [pastors]as infallible, either in doctrine or in practice. We are not to make popes or idols of them, and insensibly put them in Christ's place.""Half the diseases of Christianity have arisen from mistaken notions about the pastor's office!""Let us assume that we are decent and respectable in our lives, correct and moral in all the relations of life, regular in our formal attendance on the means of grace. It is all well, so far as it goes. But is this all that can be said of us? Are we really receiving the love of the truth? Is Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith? If not, we are in fearful danger. We are far more guilty than the men of Sodom, who never heard the Gospel at all."Questions:In these verses we hear about Jesus ordaining the 12 apostles and sending them out to do good. If you are a pastor, it is worth considering these things, and if you are part of a church, to consider your pastors life in light of these things. Fellow pastors, Ryle warns that 'half the diseases of Christianity have arisen from mistaken notions about the pastor's office!' Do we use this position for self or to serve others? Can we say to those under our care, "follow me, as I follow Christ?" We are warned that to hear the gospel and neglect it is a dangerous thing, as Jesus tells his disciples that it will be better for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgement than for those who hear and reject. Ryle asks some hard questions worth repeating here. He says, "Let us assume that we are decent and respectable in our lives, correct and moral in all the relations of life, regular in our formal attendance on the means of grace. It is all well, so far as it goes. But is this all that can be said of us? Are we really receiving the love of the truth? Is Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith? If not, we are in fearful danger. We are far more guilty than the men of Sodom, who never heard the Gospel at all." Is this true of us? Is church a formality, or a means of grace we delight in? May it be so, for God's glory and our joy!
Transcribe →Matthew 9:27-38
Jul 100:11:23Tap to summarizeMatthew 9:27-38Let us mark that strong faith in Christ may sometimes be found where it might least have been expected.Let us mark that our Lord Jesus Christ has had great experience of disease and sickness.Let us mark our Lord's tender concern for neglected souls.Let us mark that there is a solemn duty incumbent on all Christians, who would do good to the unconverted part of the world."An example like this shows us, that we must never despair of any one's salvation, merely because he lives in a position unfavorable to his soul. Grace is stronger than circumstances.""We never know what racking complaint we ourselves may have to submit to, before we lie down and die. But let us arm ourselves quickly with the precious thought that Jesus is specially fitted to be the sick man's friend. That great high-priest to whom we must apply for pardon and peace with God, is eminently qualified to sympathize with an aching body, as well as to heal an ailing conscience.""There are millions of idolaters and heathen on earth--millions of deluded Muhammadans--millions of superstitious Roman Catholics. There are thousands of unsaved Protestants near our own doors. Do we feel tenderly concerned about their souls.""Never, never may we forget that if we would do good to the world, our first duty is to pray."Questions:We see Jesus healing the sick as He goes around preaching and teaching. The truth of this fallen world is that sin affects every part of life, including our bodies. Sin is the root of all sickness, illness, and ultimately death. And, as Ryle says, we never know what illnesses we may have to submit to before we die. But he challenges us to arm ourselves with this precious thought: Jesus is specially fitted to be the sick man's friend. In whatever sicknesses you have endured, do you tend to run to Jesus or to doctors? Do you believe that Jesus is able to sympathize with and care for you? A quick side note: this is not to say you shouldn't go to a doctor or take medicine, but it is a question of whether our trust is primarily on such things or in Christ who brings the healing.Jesus looks at the multitudes of sheep without a shepherd and had compassion. How is our heart toward the unbelievers around us? Do we have the mind of Christ toward those who are perishing without Christ? If not, may we plead to have the compassion of Christ!Jesus exhorts the disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers. Ryle declares that this is a call for all Christians to walk in. He says that such prayer "is one of the surest ways of doing good, and stemming evil." He goes on to say, "Never, never may we forget that if we would do good to the world, our first duty is to pray!" Do our actions show we believe this? May the Lord give us hearts to believe this calling, and to be faithful to do the best good we can for this lost world!
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