"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it." (Matthew 13:45-46)
Volume 9
A deep, inspiring, and often challenging study of the Lord Jesus Christ's miracles and parables.
Men who were led by the hand or groped their way along the wall to reach Jesus were touched by his finger and went home without a guide, rejoicing that Jesus Christ had opened their eyes. Jesus is still able to perform such miracles. And, with the power of the Holy Spirit, his Word will be expounded and we'll watch for the signs to follow, expecting to see them at once. Why shouldn't those who read this be blessed with the light of heaven? This is my heart's inmost desire.
I can't put fine words together. I've never studied speech. In fact, my heart loathes the very thought of intentionally speaking with fine words when souls are in danger of eternal punishment. No, I work to speak straight to your hearts and consciences, and if there is anyone with faith to receive, God will bless them with fresh revelation.
– Charles H. Spurgeon
In this ninth volume, Charles H. Spurgeon expounds on the pearl of great price, the parable of the vineyard workers, the first and the last, the parable of the wedding feast, the parable of the talents, the parable of the sower, the blind leading the blind, the separating of the goats and the sheep, and he includes a message for nominal believers.
List of Chapters
1. A Great Bargain (Matthew 13:45-46)
2. Early and Late (Matthew 20:1, 3, 5-6)
3. The First Last, and the Last First (Matthew 19:30)
4. A Message to Nominal Followers of Religion (Matthew 21:28-32)
5. Work for Jesus (Matthew 21:28)
6. The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:2-4)
7. Making Light of Christ (Matthew 22:5)
8. The Wedding Was Furnished with Guests (Matthew 22:10)
9. What Is the Wedding Garment? (Matthew 22:11-13)
10. The Wedding Garment (Matthew 22:11-14)
11. Unprofitable Servants (Matthew 25:30)
12. The Two Talents (Matthew 25:22-23)
13. The Reward of the Righteous (Matthew 25:31-36)
14. The Final Separation (Matthew 25:32)
15. What the Farm Laborers Can Do and What They Cannot Do (Mark 4:26-29)
16. The Choice of a Leader (Luke 6:39-40)
