PROPHESIES AND THEIR FULFILMENT
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3:16,17
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21
The great bulk of the prophecies of the Old Testament refer to the coming of the Son of God into this world as Man in order to be the Redeemer. They refer to His Person as God and Man, the place and manner of His birth, the wonder of His life, and above all His death and its sacrificial meaning and His glorious resurrection.
- He was born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Fulfilment Luke 2:4-6.
- He was to be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14 Fulfilment Matthew 1:125.
- He was to be sold for thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12
Fulfilment Matthew 26:14-15.
This money was to be cast to the potter. It was to be silver and thirty pieces, and thrown down in the house of the Lord. Fulfilment Matthew 27:3-10).
-His hands and feet were to be pierced. Psalm 22:16 Fulfilment John 20:24-29.
- His side was to be pierced. Zechariah 12:10 Fulfilment John 19:34-37.
- His garments were to be divided among the soldiers, who crucified Him, and for His vesture they were to cast lots. Psalm 22:18. Fulfilment John 19:23,24.
- They were to give Him gall and vinegar as He hung on the cross. Psalm 69:21. Fulfilment. Matthew 27:34.
- He was to be buried in a rich man's tomb. Isaiah 53:9. Fulfilment Matthew 27:57.
Why I Believe the Bible - A. J. Pollock
N.J. Hiebert - 20395
August 9
The Lord is far from the wicked: but He heareth the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29
The lawless have no title to expect anything from the Lord; He makes no pledge to heed their cry. When the day of their distress comes they find none on whom to call. Of old, when idolatrous Israel turned to Him in their troubles, He refused to be entreated of them and referred them to the gods they had served, in order that they might realize what it meat to have turned the back upon Him.
But He has pledged Himself to hear the prayer of the righteous; and with Him to "hear" is to answer. The man who delights himself in God when all is bright will find him a Friend nigh at hand when darkness enshrouds the soul. But let him not forget that it is written, "If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." (John 15:7).
H. A. Ironside - Notes on Proverbs
Abide with me: fast falls the even tide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide:
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me!
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changes not, abide with me!
I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Thro'cloud and sunshine, O abide with me!
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine thro' the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee--In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! H. F. Lyte
N.J. Hiebert - 20396
August 10
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, IT IS FINISHED: and He bowed His head, and gave up the Ghost. John 19:30
"Tis finished," Jesus said, My Lord on Calvary bled,
Conscience may not condemn, white are my sins once red,
I now can enter in where foes can never tread,
Through Christ our living head.
Hark! God's beloved Son
Cried, "Finished!" all is done.
Oh! Praise and never cease
The glory of His grace.
Grace, matchless grace, so free:
He won the victory.
Hallelujah! 'tis done.
"Tis finished!"--Hark the strain, we're cleansed from every strain,
By blood we're sanctified, made holy, without blame,
Tell! Tell it! far and wide; Praise! Praise! His glorious Name,
JESUS, who for us died.
"Tis finished!" Jesus cried, and from His wounded side,
The blood and water flowed. Now God is satisfied.
No more of God afraid, by faith I'm justified.
Christ is my righteousness.
Complete in Him we stand, all Death and Hell demand
Is fully satisfied. And now at God's right hand
Our risen Saviour pleads, For us He intercedes,
For us He ever lives.
(I. Lo - Translated from Chinese by Dorothy Dear)
N.J. Hiebert - 20397
August 11
THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
"He shall glorify Me: for He shall received of Mine, and shall show it unto you. John 16:14
Blest, Thy Spirit's touch well known, to the heart's oft silent strings;
Wakening them to Thee alone, while my spirit of Thee sings.
Bright the vision He doth bring, of Thyself before my sight;
Fit eclipse of everything, every earthly joy or light.
Whether for walk, conflict, testimony or worship, our only and all-sufficient power is in the Holy Ghost. The maintenance of constant dependence is a necessary condition of continued spiritual power.
There are many of the Lord's people who have learned in a measure their weakness, but who know nothing of the source of power as provided in the Holy Spirit; There are others who believe in the provision, but who have scarcely any skill in drawing upon it for use; there are others again who act even in the christian life as if everything depended upon themselves.
It must not be forgotten that power does not act independently of our spiritual condition. The Holy Spirit dwells within, so that our bodies are His temples. If we are careless, not watchful, if we seek our pleasure in the world, rather than in Christ, let us not for one moment suppose that He will condescend to use us as vessels of His power...
But, on the other hand, if the eye be single, and a single eye sees nothing but Christ, if He is the object of our lives, the Holy Spirit then ungrieved will sustain us in every position in which we are placed, and bring us victoriously out of the very conflict through which we may pass. Let us not rest until we know practically something of being channels for the manifestation of divine power even in this world. Footprints for Pilgrims - Edward Dennett
N.J. Hiebert - 20398
August 12
Wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business...and He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them...
Luke 2:49,51.
Luke reminds us He "was subject unto [Mary and Jospeh]". This was another way of loveliness in Him as a child of twelve years. After the episode in the temple, and His gentle reproof, "Know ye not that I must be about My Father's business?" it is recorded that He went down with Joseph and Mary, "and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them". He declared that God was His Father, and that His business was all important to Him, but nevertheless recognized His earthly relationship and was subject to Joseph and Mary. That subjection of His own voluntary will was lovely in Him.
Joseph and Mary had the manifest token that He fully comprehended His Sonship of God and His exalted mission, but that did not change His moral perfection as subject to those whose care God had entrusted Him. This one incident when He was twelve years of age is on record to reveal the consistent moral perfection of our Lord as He grew up in the family of Joseph the carpenter.
When our Lord was "sitting in the midst of the doctors" (Luke 2:46) in the temple, He again like charity, did not behave Himself unseemly (1 Corinthians 13:5). He was "hearing them, and asking them questions." It does not say, He was teaching them or answering their questions. He did not pose as a teacher, though there dwelt in Him "all the treasures of wisdom knowledge" (Colossians 2:3) "All that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers."
He was the true speaker of Psalm 119:99, "I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation." All His life, Isaiah 50:4 was true of Him: "He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned." Thus, His childhood and youth were passed in quiet, loving fellowship with God, hearing His voice and responding to His love. A Plant of Renown - Leonard Sheldrake
N.J. Hiebert - 20399
August 13
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Psalm 85:10
Lord, while our souls in faith repose upon Thy precious blood,
PEACE like an even river flows, and MERCY, like a flood.
In this very impressive imagery, writer Mary Bowley contrasts Peace and Mercy, suggesting these thoughts and scriptures to my soul:
Mercy had to come first because without it, there could be no gift of settled peace for people like us. And that depended upon Christ dying to finally settle the sin question. The flood image suggests destructive force; example: Genesis 9:11 "And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood." This was God's mercy at work. Sinners had to be destroyed, but in His mercy, He made provision for one righteous family to rise above the waters.
Besides, everyone around was invited into the ark, but they all mocked and refused. This surely reminds us of Christ's work at the cross to finally end the power of sin; but at what a cost! The measure of that flood of judgment upon Him as sin-bearer may be feebly gathered from the stupendous quantity of water that was needed to cover the whole earth in Noah's day. "Thy mercy endureth forever." Psalm 136:1
After the Lord rose from the dead, offered the good news of salvation, and then ascended bodily to heaven, Peace like a river could immediately flow to all who believe. A river suggests a calm, steady flow and unlimited abundance from which all the redeemed can draw for drinking, cleansing and comfort. Such a flow also suggests a destination; which for all believers is eternity with our Lord in glory. (Isaiah 66:12) says "For thus sayeth the Lord, Behold I will extend Peace to her like a river." The prophet here was speaking of Israel's future, but we believers can take it for ourselves. The Lord said, "My peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you. (John 12:27) Lorne Perry
N.J. Hiebert - 20400
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