Old Treasures Made New

Luke 8:49-56 Let us notice how universal is the dominion which death holds over the sons of men. Let us notice that faith in Christ's love and power is the best remedy in time of trouble. Let us notice the almighty power which our Lord Jesus Christ possesses even over death. "Why should we not rather look the subject of death in the face, in order that when our turn comes we may be prepared to die...

Luke 8:41-48 Let us see a striking picture of the condition of many souls. Let us see a striking picture of the first beginnings of saving faith and its effect. Let us see how much our Lord desires that those who have received benefit from Him should confess Him before men. "There are men and women in most congregations who have felt their sins deeply, and been sorely afflicted by the thought that...

Luke 8:37-40 Let us observe that the Gadarenes besought our Lord to depart from them, and their request was granted. Let us observe that the man out of whom the devils were departed, besought our Lord that he might be with Him, but his request was not granted. "People who have the Gospel, and yet refuse to obey it, must not be surprised if the Gospel is removed from them...Let us beware lest by co...

Luke 8:26-36 Let us mark the miserable condition of those over whom the devil reigns. Let us mark the absolute power which the Lord Jesus Christ possesses over Satan. Let us mark the wonderful change which Christ can work in Satan's slaves. "Demoniacal possession of men's bodies may be comparatively rare. But many, unhappily, are the cases in which the devil appears completely to possess men's sou...

Luke 8:22-25 We see that our Lord Jesus Christ was really man as well as God. We see what fears and anxiety may assault the hearts of true disciples of Christ. We see how great is the power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We see how needful it is for Christians to keep their faith ready for use. "The mighty High Priest, who is living for us at God's right hand, has had personal experience of all the sin...

Luke 8:16-21 We learn that spiritual knowledge ought to be diligently used. We learn the great importance of right hearing. We learn the great privileges of those who hear the word of God and DO it. "The highest form of selfishness is that of the man who is content to go to heaven alone." "Let us bear these rules in mind every Sunday morning, before we go to hear the Word of God preached. Let as n...

Luke 8:4-15 The first caution that we learn is to beware of the devil when we hear the Word. The second caution that we learn is to beware of resting on mere temporary impressions when we have heard the word. The third caution is to beware of the cares of this world. The last caution is to beware of being content with any religion which does not bear FRUIT in our lives. "The parable is preeminentl...

Luke 8:1-3 Let us mark our Lord Jesus Christ's unwearied diligence in doing good. Let us mark the power of the grace of God, and the constraining influence of the love of Christ. Let us mark the peculiar privilege which our Lord grants to His faithful followers. "Let the diligence of Christ be an example to all Christians. Let us follow in His steps, however far we may come short of His perfection...

Luke 7:36-50 We see that men may show some outward respect to Christ, and yet remain unconverted. We see that grateful love is the secret of doing much for Christ. We see that a sense of having our sins forgiven is the mainspring and life-blood of love to Christ. "Do we really feel affection toward the Lord Jesus? Can we say, "Lord, you know all things, you know that I love you?"" "All desire to s...

Luke 7:31-35 We learn that the hearts of unconverted men are often desperately perverse as well as wicked. We learn that the wisdom of God's ways is always recognized and acknowledged by those who are wise-hearted. "We must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. The thing is impossible, and the attempt is mere waste of time. We must be content to walk in Christ's steps, and let the w...

Luke 7:24-30 The first point that demands our notice in this passage, is the tender care which Jesus takes of the characters of His faithful servants. The second point which demands our attention in these verses is, the vast superiority of the privileges enjoyed by believers under the New Testament, compared to those of believers under the Old. The last point which demands our attention in these v...

Luke 7:18-23 We should mark the wise fore-thought which John exhibited about his disciples, before he left the world. We should mark the peculiar answer which the disciples of John received from our Lord. We should mark the solemn warning which our Lord gave to John's disciples. "Happy are those ministers and parents, whose consciences can testify on their deathbeds, that they have told their hear...

Luke 7:11-17 We learn what sorrow SIN has brought into the world. We learn how deep is the COMPASSION of our Lord Jesus Christ's heart. We learn the almighty POWER of our Lord Jesus Christ. "How much we ought to hate sin! Instead of loving it, cleaving to it, dallying with it, excusing it, playing with it, we ought to hate it with a deadly hatred." "Our Lord Jesus Christ never changes. He is the s...

Luke 7:1-10 We should notice the KINDNESS of the centurion. We should notice the HUMILITY of the centurion. We should notice the centurion's FAITH. We should notice the advantage of being connected with godly families. "Let us strive to have an eye ready to see, and a hand ready to help, and a heart ready to feel, and a will ready to do good to all. Let us be ready to weep with those who weep, and...

Luke 6:46-49 Let us mark what an old and common sin is profession without practice. Let us mark what a striking picture our Lord draws of the religion of the man who not only hears Christ's sayings, but DOES Christ's will. Let us mark what a mournful picture our Lord draws of the religion of the man who hears Christ's sayings, but does not obey them. "It is a soul-ruining plague, which is continua...

Luke 6:39-45 We learn the great danger of listening to false religious teachers. We learn that those who reprove the sins of others should strive to be of blameless life. We learn that there is only one satisfactory test of a man's religious character. "With the Bible in our hands, and the promise of guidance from the Holy Spirit to all who seek it, we shall be without excuse if our souls are led...

Luke 6:27-38 Our Lord explains the nature and extent of Christian charity. Our Lord lays down a golden principle for the settlement of doubtful cases. Our Lord points out to His disciples the necessity of their having a HIGHER STANDARD OF DUTY to their neighbor than the children of this world. Our Lord shows His disciples that in discharging their duty to their neighbors, they should look to the e...

Luke 6:20-26 Let us first notice who are those whom the Lord Jesus pronounced BLESSED. Let us notice secondly who are those to whom our Lord addresses the solemn words, "WOE unto you." "We must not for a moment suppose that the mere fact of being poor, and hungry, and sorrowful, and hated by man, will entitle any one to lay claim to an interest in Christ's blessing. The poverty here spoken of, is...

Luke 6:12-19 Let us observe that when our Lord ordained His first ministers, He did it after much prayer. Let us observe how little we are told of the worldly position of the first ministers of the Christian Church. Let us observe that one whom our Lord chose to be an apostle, was a false disciple and a traitor. "Do we desire to help forward the cause of pure and undefiled religion in the world? T...

Luke 6:6-11 We are taught the lawfulness of doing works of mercy on the Sabbath day. We are taught the perfect knowledge that our Lord Jesus Christ possesses of men's thoughts. We are taught the nature of the first act of faith, when a soul is converted to God. "We must take heed that we do not abuse the liberty which Christ has given us." "Let the remembrance of our Lord's perfect knowledge alway...

Luke 6:1-5 We should notice what excessive importance hypocrites attach to trifles. We should notice how graciously our Lord Jesus Christ pleaded the cause of His disciples, and defended them against their accusers. We should notice the clear light which our Lord Jesus Christ throws on the real requirements of the fourth commandment. "It is a bad symptom of any man's state of soul, when he begins...

Luke 5:33-39 We should observe that men may disagree on the lesser points of religion, while they agree on its weightier matters. We should observe the name by which our Lord Jesus Christ speaks of Himself. We should observe how gently and tenderly Christ would have His people deal with young and inexperienced Christians. "About sin and salvation, about repentance, and faith, and holiness, there i...

Luke 5:27-32 We are taught the power of Christ's calling grace. We are taught that conversion is a cause of joy to a true believer. We are taught that converted souls desire to promote the conversion of others. We are taught one of the chief objects of Christ's coming into the world. "No sins are too many, or too bad, to be forgiven. No heart is too hard or too worldly to be changed. He who called...

Luke 5:17-26 Let us mark what pains men will take about an object when they are in earnest. Let us mark the kindness and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us mark our Lord Jesus Christ's perfect knowledge of the thoughts of men. "We must allow no difficulties to check us, and no obstacle to keep us back from anything which is really for our spiritual good. Specially must we bear this in min...

Luke 5:12-16 We see our Lord Jesus Christ's POWER over incurable diseases. We see our Lord Jesus Christ's WILLINGNESS to help those that are in need. We see what respect our Lord Jesus Christ paid to the ceremonial law of Moses. We see our Lord Jesus Christ's diligence about private prayer. "Who shall deliver us from this body of death? Let us thank God that Jesus Christ can. He is that divine Phy...