0777. 759. Shoulders

759. Shoulders

1. Redeemed Shoulders. “Upon their shoulders” (Exo_12:34).

2. Representative Shoulders. “Stones upon the shoulders” etc. (Exo_28:12).

3. Upholding Shoulders. “He shall dwell between His shoulders” (Deu_33:12).

4. Strong Shoulders. “He put them upon his shoulders” (Jdg_16:3).

5. Responsible Shoulders. “They bare it upon their shoulders” (Num_7:9).

6. Saving Shoulders. “He layeth it on His shoulders” (Luk_15:5).

7. Governing Shoulder. “The government shall be upon His shoulder” (Isa_9:6).

The Lord only needs one shoulder for the government of the world, but He needs both shoulders when He brings home a lost sinner. Note the contrast in the last two Scriptures. The shoulder is a symbol of strength.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH