Chapter 6
MR. MOODY’S BIBLE NUGGETS.
A Compact Presentation of Some of the Leading Truths of Scripture — Symmetrical Outlines of Doctrine — Hidden Treasures Brought to Light.
THE following are a few of the results of Mr. Moody’s system of Bible marking, as exhibited by him on various occasions at the request of friends:
[(1) Many other (over 600) suggestive outlines of Bible marking and Bible reading, by Mr. Moody and others, will be found in the volume “Notes and Suggestions for Bible Readings,” F. H. Revell, Chicago or New York.]
SEVEN NEW THINGS.
- Justification: a change of state; a new standing before God.
- Repentance: a change of mind; a new opinion about God.
- Regeneration: a change of nature; a new heart from God.
- Conversion: a change of life; a new life from God.
- Adoption: a change of family; a new relationship towards God.
- Sanctification: a change of service; separation unto God
- Glorification: a change of place; a new condition with God.
WHY CHRIST BECAME MAN. 1. To bear sin — 1 John 3:5-8; John 1:29. 2. To obey God’s law — Hebrews 10:7; Romans 5:19. 3. To destroy death — Hebrews 2:14; John 10:10. 4. To sympathize with us — Hebrews 2:17. 5. To give us an example — 1 Peter 2:21. 6. To reveal God to us — John 14:9; Colossians 1:15. 7. To unite God and man — Romans 5:10.
CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF 1. For many — Mark 10:45. 2. For the Church — Ephesians 5:25. 3. For me — Galatians 2:20.
GOD IS FAITHFUL 1. To fulfill the hope of my calling — 1 Corinthians 1:9. 2. To establish the believer — 2 Thessalonians 3:3. 3. To succor the tempted — 1 Corinthians 10:13. 4. To fulfill all His promises — Hebrews 10:23; 11:2.
THE SINNER IS Without God; without Christ; without hope; without strength; without remedy; without faith; without excuse.
JESUS ONLY.
The light of heaven is the face of Jesus.
The joy of heaven is the presence of Jesus.
The melody of heaven is the name of Jesus.
The harmony of heaven is the praise of Jesus.
The theme of heaven is the work of Jesus.
The employment of heaven is the service of Jesus.
The fullness of heaven is Jesus Himself.
The duration of heaven is the eternity of Jesus.
If Christ you know, enough all else unknown; If Christ unknown, vain though all else you learn.
THE SAINT’S PLACE.
In Christ’s hand — safety.
At His feet — learning.
At His side — fellowship.
Between His shoulders — power.
In His arms — rest.
WEAK THINGS MADE STRONG, IN JUDGES.
Left-handed, 3:21; ox-goad, 3:31; woman, 4:4; nail, 4:21; piece of a millstone, 4:23; pitchers and trumpets, 7:20; jawbone of an ass, 15:15.
IN RUTH — BOAZ A TYPE OF CHRIST.
Lord of the harvest. Supplier of wants. Redeemer of the inheritance. Man who gives rest. Near-kinsman. Bridegroom.
DO THE KING’S BUSINESS Heartily, Colossians 3:23. Diligently, Ezra 7:23. Faithfully, Chronicles 34:12. Speedily, Ezra 7:21.
ESTHER TEACHES The wonderful overruling providence of God The love of God for His own people.
The power of God to overturn the devices of the wicked.
THREE THINGS IN JOHN.
The Gospel of John opens with Jesus Christ in the bosom of God, and closes with the sinner in the bosom of Jesus Christ. John 6:21: “For Him hath God the Father sealed” — that is, Christ. In the Mosaic ritual the lamb of the sacrifice was stamped and sealed by the priest as fit for sacrifice. So the Son of God was sealed. (Mr. Needham — The Jews in London seal their meat. As soon as the meat is unfit for food they take the seal off. Jesus Christ is sealed as the food of His people. The seal has never been removed because He is a fit food for His people always.) John 19:15: The Jews chose Barabbas, a murderer and robber. They have been murdered and robbed ever since. They chose Caesar as their king, and the Caesars have pillaged and robbed them ever since.
THE NAME OF JESUS. Philippians 2:9: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name.” What the name of Jesus is: 1. It is the only source of salvation — Acts 2:12. 2. Faith in it gives life — John 20:31. 3. Faith in it gives remission of sins — Acts 10:43. 4. Faith in it makes a man whole — Acts 3:6. 5. Faith in it makes us sons of God — John 1:12. 6. Faith in it gives power in prayer — John 14:13. 7. Faith in it gives victory over devils — Luke 10:17. 8. It is the motive power of the Christian life — 2 Timothy 2:19. 9. It is the object of this world’s hatred — Acts 4:17. 10. It is the test by which the world is condemned — John 3:18. 11. It is the crowning glory of the redeemed in heaven — Revelation 3:12.