Temptation

The Fullness of Jesus the Treasury of Saints

John 1:16

… all my Grace has been the free grant of His sovereign will! But Satan says, "Ah, but you never knew Jesus!" Well, if I never did, I know …

The Cloud of Doves

Isaiah 60:8

… haste to fly to Christ are like doves pur- sued by a hawk. Satan is after them! Sin is pursuing them! Death is drawing near them and Hell …

My Solace in My Affliction

… They (these emissaries of Satan) did whatever God's hand and God's counsel determined before to be done! And thus it will always be! The adversaries of …

The Spies

Numbers 13:32

… Yes, you have sometimes seen even in your evil company, a man who was like an angel; you have felt as Satan did when Abdiel, the faithful among …

The Two "Comes"

Revelation 22:17

… from beyond the clouds which cries aloud, "Let him take it!" Stand back, Satan, let the willing one come! He is putting down his lips to drink—he …

'That King Ahaz'

2 Chronicles 28:22

… The Holy Spirit is working in you even now—'tis He who bids you come! Let not Satan persuade you that it is too late for you to …

'Even So, Father!'

Matthew 11:25

… out to preach, and they were so successful that Christ said, "I saw Satan as light fall from Heaven," but He said to them, "Nevertheless, rejoice not in …

The Infallibility of Scripture

Isaiah 1:20

… And, O my Hearer, if He speaks to you by His Word, I beseech you, believe that there must be overwhelming cause for it! I know what Satan …

Essential Points In Prayer

1 Kings 9:2

… and ten times more proud— and thus far more under the influence of Satan. To believe in God that He will sanctify me and that He is sanctifying …

A Royal Funeral

John 19:38-42

… As Achilles dragged Hector by the heels round the walls of Troy, so would Satan have liked that men should have mauled the dead body of Christ. He …

Beware of Unbelief

2 Kings 7:2

… Baser calumny than to assert that they have a selfish motive never fell from the lip of Satan himself. They have no design nor object to gain but …

The Light of the World

Matthew 5:14

… But if he has nothing at all to do, not only will Satan lead him into mischief, but he will be quite sure to make a great deal …

The Happy Duty of Daily Praise

Psalm 114:1

… which it can be said— "Today He rose and left the dead And Satan's empire fell! Today the saints His triumphs spread, And all His wonders tell …

The Minstrel

2 Kings 3:15

… The art of music has been prostituted to the service of Satan. Charles Wesley well said,’ Listed into the cause of sin, Why should a good be evil …

Following the Risen Christ

Colossians 3:1

… summer and you may sing— "Today He rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell! Today the saints His triumph spread, And all His wonders tell …

Good News for Loyal Subjects

1 Corinthians 15:25

… here is your consolation—Jesus must reign! The Christ in you must bruise Satan under your feet! His Atonement has forever destroyed the damning power of your sins …

"The King Can Do No Wrong"

2 Samuel 3:36

… Lord has done it! It was God who afflicted Job, yet it was Satan who did all the mischief to God's servant with an evil intent. But …

Done In A Day, But Wondered At Forever

Zechariah 3:9

… The impudence of Satan is unlimited—he dares to do anything—but he cannot though he dares. Our text does not mention the fact, but it implies that …

Sychar's Sinner Saved

John 4:10

… Whenever the cause of God grows, Satan is sure to be violent against it. Notice that our Savior did not, Himself, baptize His followers. Now, if Baptism depended …

Holding Fast Our Profession

Hebrews 10:23

… Anything short of this is full of evil! Since Satan tempts you to hide your faith, feel that he seeks your harm and, therefore, come out all the …

The Spur

Ecclesiastes 9:10

… If I were now sent as a commissioner from Satan and were wickedly to ask you to make a contract with the powers of darkness that you never …

Jesus In Our Midst

John 20:19

… No remembrance of the trials of the week, or even the present temptations of Satan shall avail to keep back your Lord and Master! Surely you are aware …

'The Desire Of All Nations'

Haggai 2:7

… and brings forth glory to His saints out of all the mischief that Satan seels to do to His Throne and to His scepter. God is lnown in …

The Shortest of the Seven Cries

John 19:28

… Alas, man is the slave and the dupe of Satan, and a black-hearted traitor to his God. Did not the prophecies say that man would give to …

How To Converse With God

Job 13:22

… Surely Satan found better instruments for his work in those three ungenerous friends than in the marauding Sabeans, or the pitiless whirlwind. They assailed Job remorselessly and seemed …

Creation—An Argument For Faith

Jeremiah 32:17

… For Satan meets me when I try, And frights my soul away. I would, but can't repent, Though I endeavor often. This stony heart can never relent …

Judgment Threatening But Mercy Sparing

Luke 13:7

… You have grown older, but you are no wiser, except it be with Satan's subtlety to be more wise in sin. The Gospel has not now the …

The Holdfasts of Faith

Romans 4:16

… help You my unbelief." Satan, with slimy flattery, decoys men into a belief of his lie, but the God of Truth gives us His bare promise and bids …

Remembering God's Works

Psalm 111:4

… remember the time when it occurred—and it would not be possible for Satan himself to make you doubt that such a change did happen to you! You …

Sunlight for Cloudy Days

Psalm 40:17

… for us, but there is to be the head-crushing of sin and Satan for Him and for us, too! 18. For I reckon that the sufferings of …

Great Difference

Malachi 2:17

… out from among your fellows and are you manifestly separate, so that even Satan himself at the Last Great Day will not be able to challenge the evidence …

"Your Salvation"

Luke 2:28-30

… Be you sure of this, that He will not commence to battle with Satan and then leave the conflict before the enemy is destroyed! In that Baby, Simeon …

Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude.

Romans 1:20

… will suck in the spirit of the devil, and you will get into Satan’s mind, and be of his temper, and by-and-by his works you …

The Queen Of The South, Or The Earnest Enquirer

Matthew 12:42

… able to fight with the devil and overcome the world, the flesh and Satan?" And Jesus will answer, "My Grace is sufficient for you. My strength shall be …

The Eternal Truth of God

Psalm 100:5

… came, the woman's promised Seed, and He has bruised the head of Satan and proclaimed to us salvation through the Man, the Mediator, who is also God …

Good Cheer From Christ's Real Presence

Mark 6:45-52

… We have fought with devils full often and are prepared to resist them, again, and make them flee! The Lord will tread Satan, who is the master of …

Pleading and Encouragement

Ezekiel 18:23

… This is one of Satan's most mischievous, devices to prevent repentance. As in the old times of plague they fastened up the house-door, and marked a …

Bitter Herbs

Exodus 12:8

… How much more ought you and I, with joyful gladness, to remember the deliverance of our soul from the slavery of sin and Satan! Let us never forget …

Established Work

Psalm 90:17

… When a soul is saved by our means, our work is established, for Satan himself cannot undo that work! Death may take that Believer away, but that will …

A Song Among the Lilies

Solomon 2:16

… We do not belong to sin, or self, or Satan; we belong entirely, exclusively, and irrevocably to the Lord Jesus Christ. Another master waits upon us and asks …