Preface

The following notes appeared monthly in “The Christian Shepherd” from October 2001, through March 2004. In that a single volume is simpler to handle and is more readily accessible, this bound compilation has now been produced. In some instances the notes contained herein are longer than those originally published, space being less of a premium.
There has been no attempt or desire to introduce anything new in these outlines—no fresh interpretations, no novel thoughts. This is said without apology. Everything contained herein is available elsewhere.
It would be an answer to prayer if these notes should simply be a help to one young in the faith, perhaps opening up the Holy Scriptures to them in some small measure. Unless we daily feed on the Word of God, we cannot expect to be sustained in the path of faith or to grow spiritually. Although the text of many verses has been included, the reader is encouraged to open their Scriptures and consider for themselves both the verse and its context.
The reader is also urged to read the 19th and 20th century writers from which so many of these notes were gleaned.
Nicolas Simon
October 2005