Old Treasures Made New

Matthew 26:1-13 Let us observe how careful our Lord is to recall the attention of His disciples to His own death. Let us observe what honor Christ loves to put on those who honor Him. Last, but not least, we see in this incident a blessed foretaste of things that will yet take place in the day of judgment. "We can never attach too much importance to the atoning death of Christ. It is the leading f...

Matthew 25:31-46 Let us mark who will be the JUDGE in the last day. Let us mark who will be JUDGED in the last day. Let us mark in what manner the JUDGMENT will be conducted in the last day. Let us mark what will be the FINAL RESULTS of the judgment day. "The last judgment will be a judgment that will bring joy to all true believers. They will hear those precious words, "Come, you blessed of my Fa...

Matthew 25:14-30 We learn that all professing Christians have received something from God. We learn that many make a bad use of the privileges and mercies they receive from God. We learn that all professing Christians must one day have a reckoning with God. We learn that true Christians will receive an abundant reward in the great day of reckoning. We learn that all unfruitful members of Christ's...

Matthew 25:1-13 We see for one thing, that the second coming of Christ will find His Church a mixed body, containing evil as well as good. We see, for another thing, that Christ's second coming, whenever it may be, will take men by surprise. We see, in the next place, that when the Lord comes again, many will find out the value of saving religion too late. We see, lastly, in this parable, that whe...

Matthew 24:36-51 The first thing that demands our attention in these verses is the dreadful account that they give of the state of the world when the Lord Jesus comes again. The second thing that demands our attention is the dreadful SEPARATION that will take place when the Lord Jesus comes again. The last thing that demands our attention in these verses is the practical duty of watchfulness in th...

Matthew 24:29-35 These verses teach us that when the Lord Jesus returns to this world, He shall come with peculiar glory and majesty. These verses teach us that when Christ returns to this world, He will first take care of His believing people. These verses teach us that until Christ returns to this earth, the Jews will always remain a separate people. These verses teach us, that our Lord's predic...

Matthew 24:15-28 We see that flight from danger may sometimes be the positive duty of a Christian. We see that in delivering this prophecy, our Lord makes special mention of the Sabbath. We see that God's elect are always special objects of God's care. We see that whenever the second advent of Christ takes place, it will be a very SUDDEN event. "Our plain duty then is to live always prepared for H...

Matthew 24:1-14 The first general lesson before us is a warning against deception. The second grand lesson before us is a warning against over-optimistic and extravagant expectations as to things which are to happen before the end comes. "Let us frankly allow that there are many things we do not understand, but still hold our ground tenaciously, believe much--wait long, and not doubt that all will...

Matthew 23:34-39 We learn that God often takes great pains with ungodly men. We learn that God takes notice of the treatment which His messengers and ministers receive, and will one day reckon for it. We learn that those who are lost forever, are lost through their own fault. "Let it be a settled principle in our religion, that men's salvation, if saved, is wholly of God; and that man's ruin, if l...

Matthew 23:13-33 The 7 'Woes' Let us learn from the whole passage how abominable is hypocrisy in the sight of God. Let us learn from the whole passage how awfully dangerous is the position of an unfaithful minister Finally, let us beware of supposing from this passage, that the safest course in religion is to make no profession at all. "Let not hypocrisy prevent our confessing Christ, or move us f...

Matthew 23:1-12 We see the duty of distinguishing between the office of a false teacher and his example. We see that inconsistency, ostentation, and love of pre-eminence, among professors of religion, are specially displeasing to Christ. We see that Christians must never give to any man the titles and honors which are due to God alone and to His Christ. We see that there is no grace which should d...

Matthew 22:34-46 Let us mark what an admirable summary these verses contain of our duty towards God and our neighbor. The concluding portion of the passage contains a question put to the Pharisees by our Lord. "Let these things sink down into our hearts. There is much vague talk in these latter days about love and charity. Men profess to admire them and desire to see them increased, and yet hate t...

Matthew 22:23-33 Let us observe that absurd skeptical objections to Bible truths are ancient things. Let us observe what a remarkable text our Lord brings forward, in proof of the reality of a life to come. Let us observe the account which our Lord gives of the state of men and women after the resurrection. "Let us settle it in our minds, that the dead are in one sense still alive. From our eyes t...

Matthew 22:15-22 The first thing which demands our attention in these verses is the flattering language with which our Lord was accosted by His enemies. The second thing that demands our attention in these verses is the marvelous wisdom of the reply which our Lord made to His enemies. "Peace often ruins nations more than war. Sweet things occasion far more sicknesses than bitter. The sun makes the...

Matthew 22:1-14 Let us observe that the salvation of the Gospel is compared to a marriage feast. Let us observe that the invitations of the Gospel are wide, full, broad, and unlimited. Let us observe that the salvation of the Gospel is rejected by many to whom it is offered. Let us observe that all false professors of religion will be detected, exposed, and eternally condemned at the last day. "Th...

Matthew 21:33-46 We see what distinguishing privileges God is pleased to bestow on some nations. We see what a bad use nations sometimes make of their privileges. We see what a dreadful reckoning God sometimes has with nations and churches, which make a bad use of their privileges. We see the power of conscience even in wicked men. "Nothing offends God so much as neglect of privileges. Much has be...

Matthew 21:23-32 Let us observe how ready the enemies of truth are to question the authority of all who do more good than themselves. Let us observe the consummate wisdom with which our Lord replied to the question put to Him. Let us observe what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent. "It matters nothing how high and self-confident a man's profession of religion may be. Does...

Matthew 21:12-22 The first event that demands our attention, is our Lord's visit to the temple. The second event that demands our attention in these verses, is our Lord's curse upon the fruitless fig-tree. Finally, is not every fruitless professor of Christianity in dreadful danger of becoming a withered fig-tree? "Fruit, fruit--the fruit of the Spirit, is the only sure proof that we are savingly...

Matthew 21:1-11 Let us notice in these verses an example of our Lord Jesus Christ's perfect knowledge. Let us notice in these verses an example of the manner in which prophecies concerning our Lord's first coming were fulfilled. Let us notice in these verses a striking example of the worthlessness of man's favor. "The sense of our Lord Jesus Christ's perfect knowledge of all our ways, ought to hav...

Matthew 20:29-34 Let us mark what strong faith may sometimes be found, where it might least have been expected. Let us mark what wisdom there is in using every opportunity for getting good for our souls. Let us mark the value of pains and perseverance in seeking Christ. Let us mark how gracious the Lord Jesus is to those who seek Him. "It is those who "sit by the wayside" who are likely to be heal...

Matthew 20:24-28 We learn that there may be pride, jealousy, and love of preeminence even among true disciples of Christ. We learn that a life of self-denying kindness to others is the true secret of greatness in the kingdom of Christ. We learn that the Lord Jesus Christ is intended to be the example of all true Christians. We learn from these verses that Christ's death was an atonement for sin. "...

Matthew 20:17-23 We should notice in these verses the clear announcement which the Lord Jesus Christ makes of His own approaching death. We should notice in these verses the mixture of ignorance and faith that may be found, even in true-hearted Christians. We should notice in these verses the solemn reproof which our Lord gives to the ignorant request of the mother of Zebedee's children and her tw...

Matthew 20:1-16 We learn that in the calling of NATIONS to the professed knowledge of Himself, God exercises, free, sovereign, and unconditional grace. We learn that in the saving of INDIVIDUALS, as well as in the calling of nations, God acts as a sovereign, and gives no account of His matters. A few cautions to draw from this parable: Let us beware of supposing that salvation is in the slightest...

Matthew 19:23-30 We learn in these verses of the immense danger which riches bring on the souls of those that possess them. We learn in this passage of the almighty power of God's grace in the soul. We learn in these verses of the immense encouragement the Gospel offers to those who give up everything for Christ's sake. "But let the Christian, who professes to have "treasure in heaven," set his fa...

Matthew 19:16-22 We see from the case of this young man, that a person may have desires for salvation, and yet not be saved. We see from this young man's case, that an unconverted person is often profoundly ignorant on spiritual subjects. We see from this young man's case, that one idol cherished in the heart may ruin a soul forever. "Not only are good feelings alone not grace, but they are even d...