Death & Dying

The Lesson of Uzza

1 Chronicles 13:8

… Do you wonder that the death of Uzza caused David to fear greatly?The procession is going along and the harps, psalteries, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets are sounding …

The Glorious Habitation

Psalm 90:1

… His tent may be broken down by death; the slanderer is behind him, the open foeman is before him; the wild beast that prowls by night, and the …

The Cause and Effect of Heart Trouble

John 14:27

… Would not the ignominious death of the Captain be followed by the destruction of the army and the disastrous close of the holy war? The disciples might well …

Strange Dispensations and Matchless Consolations

Hosea 2:14

… How many are there among you who were first brought to repentance by the loss of your property, or the death of someone dear to you? If everything …

Religion a Present Concern

… that while the mountain was covered with fair verdure, even to its summit, death comes and bids that lava rise; and down the steeps of manhood’s eternal …

The Perseverance of Faith

Matthew 15:28

… Nothing ever conquered Him yet but faith! His love is stronger than death. Death could not conquer Christ, nor could all the powers of Hell. But here He …

A Most Needful Prayer Concerning The Holy Spirit

Psalm 51:11

… Trust yourself for time and for eternity in His dear hands, who there poured out His soul unto death for sinners. Then shall you know without a doubt …

The Saint's Trials and the Divine Deliverances

Psalm 77:1-20

… Even there he has a conflict or two, but a little farther on he comes to the Valley of Death Shades and there he has to fight for …

Proving God

Malachi 3:10

… long, brought salvation to him at last! He was "in the article of death," falling into the Pit, when Sovereign Grace broke the fall, everlasting arms caught his …

Psalm 120

Psalm 120

… He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death: He ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors." "God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they …

Joining the Church

2 Corinthians 8:5

… He was frequently cast in prison—as frequently beaten with many stripes—and very often he was put to death by fire, or by the sword. But these …

Taking Possession Of Our Inheritance

Joshua 1:2

… This is "the life which is life, indeed." Compared with it, all other life is death. Divine Grace is Glory in the bud—it will be full-blown …

Psalm 50

Psalm 50

… God gathers his saints together in death, and at the resurrection. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." This is the commission …

Man Unknown To Man

Proverbs 14:10

… Remember this word— "In all their affliction He was afflicted." No drop of gall was too bitter for His mouth—He tasted death, itself. There is no corner …

The Seed Upon Stony Ground

Mark 4:5

… Pray to have such a work of the Spirit in your soul that neither death nor judgment can alarm you. Cry to God that repentance may be cut …

David and His Volunteers

1 Chronicles 12:8-15

… And as for His achievements, O tell what His arm has done—what spoils from death His right hand won! Let His fame be spread over all the …

"Take Heed, Brethren"

Hebrews 3:12

… Bunyan says, in The Holy War, that, after the enemies of King Shaddai had been sentenced to death, "One of the prisoners, Incredulity by name, in the interim …

The Heavenly Rainbow

Revelation 4:3

… As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of him that dies, but had rather that he would turn unto Me and …

God's Jewels

Maalachi 3:17

… But, oh, how bright He is, how glorious! And what are the jewels which display His beauty? They are souls redeemed by His death from going down into …

God's Prison, Warden and Prisoner

… If I might but have this request granted, I am sure it would be equal to me whether He may have appointed me life or death, or whether …

A Door of Hope

Hosea 2:15

… He was discovered, by God's Providence, and was brought out and stoned to death and burned in the Valley of Achor and, therefore, it is called by …

Daniel's Band

Daniel 10:11

… He defies sin, death and Hell. He will burn for Christ—he would be ready to burn a thousand times when once he was assured that he was …

Feeding on a Whole Christ

Numbers 9:11

… He died a sacrificial death—'the Just for the unjust, to bring us to God.' I believe all this. I accept it as true, as true to me …

The Sixth Beatitude

Matthew 5:8

… I will be Your servant forever! I will put to death the sins that put You to death and if You will give me the strength to do …

Fourfold Satisfaction

Jeremiah 31:14

… the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and you are Christ's; and Christ is God's." The Covenant …

My Restorer

Psalm 23:3

… Why? Because "He leads me." In the prospect of death I am calm and free from fear. Why? Because He is with me, His rod and staff they …

'Peace Be Unto You'

Luke 24:36

… Through His death, Christ has power given Him over all flesh, but the distinct, special objective is the salvation of His own—"that He should give eternal life …

Psalm 1

Psalm 1

… Here, also, mark their doom, — "the wind driveth away;" death shall hurry them with its terrible blast into the fire in which they shall be utterly consumed. Verse …

The Big Gates Wide Open

John 6:37

… Not death, nor Hell, shall ever remove His favorites from His breast— In the dear bosom of His love They must forever rest" So, any "him" in all …

The Infallibility of God’s Purpose

Job 23:13

… But wherefore? It is because its death prepares the moss, and the moss which is feebler compared with the lichen growth, at last increases till you see before …

Christ's Negative and Positive Prayer

John 17:15

… They were not snatched away by the robber, Death—they were taken out of the world by our dear Father's gracious hand! Let us say concerning them …

The Keynote of the Year

Psalm 103:1

… He shall be our guide even unto death." "Bless Jehovah, O my Soul." Let who will worship Baal or Moloch—let who will turn to the gods of …

God'S Witnesses

Isaiah 43:10

… and being found in fashion as a man, He became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross." Witnesses for God are never alone! When they seem …

'Heirs of God'

Romans 8:17

… in the likeness of men, who humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross! Can you think of a reward that would be …

The Necessity of Increased Faith

Luke 17:5

… it is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The Christian, when he dies, will enter the land of death with his eyes …

The Tender Pity of the Lord

Psalm 103:13

… He was thinking of suffering and death while they were dreaming of robes and coronets. The mother of Zebedee's children even asked for her sons that one …

God's Will About the Future

James 4:13-17

… Sickness and death have been busy in our midst. Perhaps in our abundant service we have been reckoning what this Brother would do this week, and what that …

Strength And Recovery

Zechariah 10:12

… He was stronger than enemies, fire, wind and death. He was covered with boils, but his heart was not conquered. If any of you have felt even one …

Sovereign Grace and Man’s Responsibility

Romans 10:20-21

… and perhaps when you are nearing death he will still say, “Come unto me, come unto me.” But if you still persist in hardening your heart, if still …

A Question for Hard-hearted Hearers

Amos 6:12

… unto God a sweet savor, we are among men a savor of death unto death as well as of life unto life! I fear that this sad result …