"of this he has given assurance to all men". "Of this" - of the fact that God has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness ... Read more

"Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites". Gomer had a history of unfaithfulness, even when Hosea first married her. An adulterous wife is not good for your reputation, especially ... Read more

"he cried with a loud voice". Nothing muted about the cry that woke Lazarus from the sleep of death. No mistaking the command of the One Who said 'I am ... Read more

"I find no fault in him". There was no fault in Him! The Apostle Peter says the same when describing Jesus as holy, harmless, undefiled and separate from sinners. Yet ... Read more

"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to thy name give glory". There is always the temptation to take a little of the glory that should be the ... Read more

"ashamed of me". 'Who would be ashamed of Christ?' we might ask - ashamed of One who went about doing good; whose words and teaching have been the foundation of ... Read more

"stand … still, and see the salvation of the Lord". There are times when everything is done for you, when the matter is completely out of your hands: you just ... Read more

"I have suffered many things this day in a dream". Was Pilate's wife a devout and spiritual lady, because she had such disturbing dreams? Her name was probably Claudia and ... Read more

"being in an agony he prayed more earnestly". Jesus sets an example we should follow. More difficulty calls for more prayer. When things are running smoothly, prayer becomes smooth and ... Read more

"And the people stood beholding". The execution of Jesus was in public. God ordained it so. All and sundry gathered to witness the awful scene - soldiers, religious leaders, commoners ... Read more