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492. King Saul’s Down-Grade 1. His impatient act in sacrifice—1Sa_13:8-14. 2. His self-will re Amalek—1 Samuel 15. 3. His intense jealousy re David—1Sa_18:8. 4. His murderous acts re David—1Sa_18:11, 1Sa_18:25; 1Sa_19:10, 1Sa_19:15. 5. Slaying eighty-five priests and the people of Nob—1Sa_22:18, 1Sa_22:19. 6. Hunting for David’s life— 1Sa_24:2; 1Sa_26:1-2; 1Sa_26:20. 7. Resorting to the dead—1 … Continue reading “0502. 492. King Saul’s Down-Grade”

491. Justification 1. Self-judgment is its forerunner—Luk_7:29; Luk_18:14. 2. God is its Author—Rom_3:30; Rom_8:30, Rom_8:33. 3. Grace is its spring—Rom_3:24; Gal_5:4; Tit_3:7. 4. Christ’s Blood is its purchaser—Rom_3:24; Rom_5:9. 5. Christ’s obedience unto death is its basis—Gal_2:16; Rom_5:18. 6. Christ’s resurrection is its assurance—Rom_4:24, Rom_4:25. 7. Union in Christ’s death is its freedom—Rom_6:7, margin. 8. … Continue reading “0500. 491. Justification”

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490. Judgments Relating to Believers 1. God’s judgment upon us as sinners in Christ on the Cross. “By a sacrifice for sin (margin), condemned sin in the flesh” (Rom_8:3). 2. Believers’ judgment on himself. “If we would judge ourselves we shall not be judged” (1Co_11:31). 3. The Lord’s judgment of His children. “When we are … Continue reading “0499. 490. Judgments Relating to Believers”

488. Judgment Jeremiah 25 The language in the chapter is most emphatic in its statements. Sixteen times the word “will” is found in the Revised Reading, as declaring what God will certainly do. In Jer_25:6, by way of promise, “I will do you no hurt”; and fifteen times the words “I will” and “He will,” … Continue reading “0497. 488. Judgment”

489. Jubilee The Jubilee is a type of the “acceptable year” of the Gospel (Luk_4:19). What did the Jubilee mean? 1. Recognition of the Lord’s Claim. “The land is Mine” (Lev_25:23). “The Lord’s release” (Deu_15:1-4). 2. Remember the Jubilee was Based on Atonement—Lev_25:9. Christ’s substitutionary death is the basis of all blessing. 3. Release from … Continue reading “0498. 489. Jubilee”

486. Jew and Palestine 1. There is one people whom Jehovah calls His “peculiar treasure unto Me above all people” (Exo_19:5). 2. There is one land which is called “holy” (Zec_2:12), and promised to Israel for an “everlasting possession” (Gen_17:8). 3. There is one city which is called “the beloved city” (literally, “the dearly-beloved”), and … Continue reading “0495. 486. Jew and Palestine”

487. Joshua, the Leader Jos_18:1-10; Jos_24:1-31 Bible characters illustrate some one grace in their lives. In Abraham we see faith, in Joseph purity, in Moses meekness, in David courage, in Jonathan love, in Samuel faithfulness, and in Joshua carefulness as a leader. Joshua was a— 1. Victorious Leader—Jos_18:1. Under him the children of Israel were … Continue reading “0496. 487. Joshua, the Leader”

485. “Jesus Took” Christ not only looked upon humanity and saw its need, but He came in contact with it, that its need might be met. 1. His Incarnation. “He took not on,” or, as American marginal Revised Version: “For verily not of angels doth He take hold, but He taketh hold of the seed … Continue reading “0494. 485. “Jesus Took””

483. “Jesus Saith,” “Said,” “Spake,” and “Cried” In John 11 1. A Divine Reason. “He said… this death… for the glory of God” (Joh_11:4). 2. A Divine Direction. “He saith… Let us go” (Joh_11:7). 3. A Divine Teacher. “These things said He” (Joh_11:9-11). 4. A Divine Intention. “He saith… I go to awake him” (Joh_11:11). … Continue reading “0492. 483. “Jesus Saith,” “Said,” “Spake,” and “Cried””