Calendar:March 16th to April 15th

DAILY BIBLE READING:……. March 16th, Isa. 34; March 31st, Isa. 49; April 15th, Isa. 64.

SUPPLEMENTARY READING:March 16th, 1 Tim. 4; March 31st, Heb. 5; April 15th, 1 Pet. 2.

Our readings during the present month are entirely in the prophet Isaiah, and it would be a good opportunity to do a little special reading and study of that wonderful section of the inspired Word. Of the larger works on it, perhaps the best is that by W. Kelly. The portion in Mr. Darby's "Synopsis" will give briefer, but helpful outlines. There is also a brief summary in "From Genesis to Revelation," pages 46-52. It would be well to make a list of all the passages in Isaiah which are quoted in the New Testament. It would also be useful to memorize some of the most beautiful and striking parts; as chaps. l:18; 6:1-8; 7:14; 9:6,7; 11:1-5; 12:1-3; 26:1-4; 40:1,2,28-31; 43:1,2; 44:22; 53; 55:1; 61:1-3; 66:12, 13. Some at least of these portions might be added to your store of precious gems of divine truth.

The supplementary reading includes among other parts the epistle to the Hebrews, which is, we might say, an illustration of how the Old Testament is full of figures of the Lord Jesus. The practical letter of James is full of divine wisdom and guidance. It need hardly be said that there is not the least contradiction between Paul and James. Both teach of real faith, which is known by its fruits.