We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19. John is distinguished above the other apostles as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 21:20)…. He received many tokens of the Saviour’s confidence and love. He was one of
A Fond Mother’s Request
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Revelation 3:21. James and John presented through their mother a petition
Peter Learned His Lesson
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Luke
Under Satan’s Power
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. Matthew 16:23. Satan is ever intruding
Peter Speaks Up
He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:15, 16. From the first, Peter had believed Jesus to be the
Peter Looked Back
O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Matthew 14:31. Looking unto Jesus, Peter walks securely; but as in self-satisfaction he glances back toward his companions in the boat, his eyes are turned from the Saviour. The wind is
Christ Sees Our Possibilities
I tell you, Simon, that her sins, many as they are, are forgiven; for she has shown me so much love. But the man who has little to be forgiven has only a little love to give. Luke 7:47, Phillips.