Are Ye AbleAre Ye Able

Matthew 20:20-23Matthew 20:20-23Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these, my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these, my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Matthew 20:20-23Matthew 20:20-23And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Matthew 20:22Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Matthew 20:22Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Matthew 20:22Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

To be able, have power:

Whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources;

Of a state of mind

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

To be able, have power:

Whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources;

Of a state of mind

Matthew 20:22Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, Dynamai.

To be able, have power:

Whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources;

Of a state of mind

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Dynamai to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, Dynamai.

To be able, have power:

Whether by virtue of one’s own ability and resources;

Of a state of mind

Matthew 20:22Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50Matthew 20:22; Luke 12:50

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

. . . . CONSECRATION!

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

I have a baptism to be baptised with, and how am I straitened till it be accomplished.

. . . . CONSECRATION!

Things I learned While Looking Up Other Things

Things I learned While Looking Up Other Things

Things I learned While Looking Up Other Things

Things I learned While Looking Up Other Things

Four Reprint ArticlesFour Reprint Articles

Four Reprint ArticlesFour Reprint Articles

Are Ye Able – R5421Are Ye Able – R5421

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Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Four Reprint ArticlesFour Reprint Articles

Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Let Us Go On in Full Assurance of Faith – R5424

Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Let Us Go On in Full Assurance of Faith – R5424

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Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Let Us Go On in Full Assurance of Faith – R5424

The Cost of Discipleship – R5425

Are Ye Able – R5421

Our Reasonable Service – R5422

Let Us Go On in Full Assurance of Faith – R5424

The Cost of Discipleship – R5425

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

1Peter 2:21Peter 2:2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.

1Peter 2:21Peter 2:2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk logikos, that ye may grow thereby. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk logikos, that ye may grow thereby.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

Service of The Word (Logos, Christ)

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

Service of The Word (Logos, Christ)

Romans 12:1Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

Service of The Word (Logos, Christ)

Service of the Word (of God, the Bible)

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your logikos service.

Reasonable Terms

Service of The Word (Logos, Christ)

Service of the Word (of God, the Bible)

Psalm 50:5Psalm 50:5

Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

Psalm 50:5Psalm 50:5

Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

Romans 6:3-5Romans 6:3-5

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

Luke 14: 25-27, 33Luke 14: 25-27, 33And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14: 25-27, 33Luke 14: 25-27, 33

And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

“The Cross Room”“The Cross Room”

“The Cross Room”“The Cross Room”

“The Cross Room”“The Cross Room”

Matthew 6:25, 32, 33Matthew 6:25, 32, 33

Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.

For your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

But seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.

For your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

But seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Our exhortation to all who have forsaken all to follow the Lord is that we do not look back, that we estimate that we have made the grandest bargain imaginable, that we are in the way for obtaining the grandest prize imaginable, together with association with our Lord in his wonderful work and with the divine approval.

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Our exhortation to all who have forsaken all to follow the Lord is that we do not look back, that we estimate that we have made the grandest bargain imaginable, that we are in the way for obtaining the grandest prize imaginable, together with association with our Lord in his wonderful work and with the divine approval.

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Titus 2:14Titus 2:14

A peculiar people, zealous of good works.A peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Manna - May 20Manna - May 20

A "peculiar people,"--not peculiar in dress, nor in manners, nor in language, nor in foolish, senseless forms and idiosyncrasies; but peculiar in that it is separate from the world and the spirit of the world. It has the Spirit of Christ--a spirit of full consecration to the Lord, and separateness from the world and its selfish aims. It is peculiar in its adherence to the Word of the Lord as its only law. It is peculiar in that it rejects worldly wisdom when it conflicts with the divine revelation.

A "peculiar people,"--not peculiar in dress, nor in manners, nor in language, nor in foolish, senseless forms and idiosyncrasies; but peculiar in that it is separate from the world and the spirit of the world. It has the Spirit of Christ--a spirit of full consecration to the Lord, and separateness from the world and its selfish aims. It is peculiar in its adherence to the Word of the Lord as its only law. It is peculiar in that it rejects worldly wisdom when it conflicts with the divine revelation.

Manna - May 20Manna - May 20

It is peculiar in that it is in the world, but not of the world. It is peculiar in that it has a decided faith and acts in harmony with its faith, and with zeal. It is peculiar in that it is self-sacrificing and knows no will but the will of its King. It is peculiar in that it knows the Truth and is able to give a reason for the hope within while others merely speculate and wonder and doubt.

It is peculiar in that it is in the world, but not of the world. It is peculiar in that it has a decided faith and acts in harmony with its faith, and with zeal. It is peculiar in that it is self-sacrificing and knows no will but the will of its King. It is peculiar in that it knows the Truth and is able to give a reason for the hope within while others merely speculate and wonder and doubt.

The CupThe Cup

The CupThe Cup

1. All our life’s varied experiences1. All our life’s varied experiences

The CupThe Cup

1. All our life’s varied experiences

2. Sufferings, reproaches, ignominy, shame

1. All our life’s varied experiences

2. Sufferings, reproaches, ignominy, shame

The CupThe Cup

1. All our life’s varied experiences

2. Sufferings, reproaches, ignominy, shame

3. Final experiences

. . . Completion

1. All our life’s varied experiences

2. Sufferings, reproaches, ignominy, shame

3. Final experiences

. . . Completion

Luke 14:28-32Luke 14:28-32

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Luke 14:28-32Luke 14:28-32

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace

Matthew 26:41Matthew 26:41

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak . . .The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak . . .

Matthew 26:41Matthew 26:41

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak . . .The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak . . .

1John 1:8,9; 2:11John 1:8,9; 2:1If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Reprint 5424Reprint 5424. . .let [us] pray earnestly, as the Apostles of old, "Lord, increase our faith!" . . . Let [us] refresh his memory continually with the precious promises of the Word, becoming very familiar with these. Let [us] seek more and more to remember that, having made a covenant with the Lord, these promises are [ours]; and in [our] heart and with [our] lips let [us] claim them as [ours] before the Throne of Grace, with thanksgiving. Let [us] claim them in [our] thoughts, and in [our] conferences on holy things with the brethren.

. . .let [us] pray earnestly, as the Apostles of old, "Lord, increase our faith!" . . . Let [us] refresh his memory continually with the precious promises of the Word, becoming very familiar with these. Let [us] seek more and more to remember that, having made a covenant with the Lord, these promises are [ours]; and in [our] heart and with [our] lips let [us] claim them as [ours] before the Throne of Grace, with thanksgiving. Let [us] claim them in [our] thoughts, and in [our] conferences on holy things with the brethren.

Reprint 5424Reprint 5424

When trials or difficulties arise, [we] should call to mind these precious promises, remembering that they belong to [us], because God has given these promises to such as love Him and have made a covenant with Him by sacrifice.

Let us never forget that He who has begun this good work in us changes never, and that if we keep our hearts in harmony with Him, if our faith is still firm and clear in the great Atonement made for our sins, and we continually renew our consecration to Him . . .

When trials or difficulties arise, [we] should call to mind these precious promises, remembering that they belong to [us], because God has given these promises to such as love Him and have made a covenant with Him by sacrifice.

Let us never forget that He who has begun this good work in us changes never, and that if we keep our hearts in harmony with Him, if our faith is still firm and clear in the great Atonement made for our sins, and we continually renew our consecration to Him . . .

Reprint 5424Reprint 5424

. . . keeping our all on the altar of sacrifice, letting the Lord consume it in His own way, seeking not our own will, our own way, but His will alone, we have every reason to have full confidence that this good work in us will be finished, that we shall enter with joy into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord, and shall hear His blessed words of approval, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

. . . keeping our all on the altar of sacrifice, letting the Lord consume it in His own way, seeking not our own will, our own way, but His will alone, we have every reason to have full confidence that this good work in us will be finished, that we shall enter with joy into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord, and shall hear His blessed words of approval, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Concluding SuggestionsConcluding Suggestions

Concluding SuggestionsConcluding Suggestions

1.Have a Singular Focus1.Have a Singular Focus

Concluding SuggestionsConcluding Suggestions

1.Have a Singular Focus

2.Renew Your Consecration Every Day

1.Have a Singular Focus

2.Renew Your Consecration Every Day

Concluding SuggestionsConcluding Suggestions

1.Have a Singular Focus

2.Renew Your Consecration Every Day

3. Win Your Crown

1.Have a Singular Focus

2.Renew Your Consecration Every Day

3. Win Your Crown

Poem – Reprint 5422Poem – Reprint 5422

Are ye able to walk in the narrow, strait way,

With no friend by your side, and no arm for your stay?

Can ye bravely go on through the darkening night?

Can ye patiently wait till the Lord sends the light?

 

"Ah, if thus ye can drink of the Cup He shall pour,

And if never the banner of Truth ye shall lower,

His beloved ye are, and His crown ye shall wear,

In His Throne ye shall sit, and His glory shall share!"

Are ye able to walk in the narrow, strait way,

With no friend by your side, and no arm for your stay?

Can ye bravely go on through the darkening night?

Can ye patiently wait till the Lord sends the light?

 

"Ah, if thus ye can drink of the Cup He shall pour,

And if never the banner of Truth ye shall lower,

His beloved ye are, and His crown ye shall wear,

In His Throne ye shall sit, and His glory shall share!"