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Rom_9:33. Christ a Rock of Offence, &C "Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling-stone and rock of offence, and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."’97Rom_9:33. The apostle had been vindicating the sovereign right of Deity to cast off the Jewish nation, and to extend his favor and the privileges of the Gospel to … Continue reading “295. ROM 9:33. CHRIST A ROCK OF OFFENCE, &C”

Neh_10:39. Attachment to God’s House "We will not forsake the house of our God."’97Neh_10:39. This book contains the history of the Jews after their return from captivity in Babylon Their adversity had proved very salutary to their souls, and they now cheerfully unite in a covenant to serve God, and to walk in his ordinances. … Continue reading “292. NEH 10:39. ATTACHMENT TO GOD’S HOUSE”

Joh_3:3. Regeneration "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."’97Joh_3:3. Observe the occasion of these words. The application of Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, to Jesus. See his complimentary address to Christ, "Rabbi, we know," &c., ver. 2. The reply of Jesus forms the text, For he said unto … Continue reading “293. JOH 3:3. REGENERATION”

Dan_5:30. Belshazzar "In that night was Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldeans, slain."’97Dan_5:30. The long-suffering of God is strikingly displayed in his conduct towards the vilest of mankind. Even when men have become impiously and daringly profane, he has been slow to punish, and has given extended time for repentance. He would not allow the … Continue reading “290. DAN 5:30. BELSHAZZAR”

Amo_4:12. The Solemn Warning "Prepare to meet thy God."’97Amo_4:12. How truly solemn these words! And how deserving of the serious, prayerful consideration of every human being. Let us try to deduce such observations, and to produce such impressions from the words as they are obviously calculated to effect. Observe, I. That an Interview between God … Continue reading “291. AMO 4:12. THE SOLEMN WARNING”

Isa_60:8. The Increase of the Church "Who are those that fly as a cloud, and as the doves down to their windows?"’97Isa_60:8 In this splendid description given of the latter-day glory, the accessions to the church of Christ are so numerous, that, astonished at the vastness and rapidity of the increase, the prophet exclaims, Who … Continue reading “288. ISA 60:8. THE INCREASE OF THE CHURCH”

Job_14:10. The Momentous Event "But man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?"’97Job_14:10. The living know that they must die, for death is the end of all men. "Yet how unconcern’d we go, Upon the brink of death." Men generally live as though they should never die. It … Continue reading “289. JOB 14:10. THE MOMENTOUS EVENT”

Pro_4:23. On Keeping the Heart "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of if are the issues of life."’97Pro_4:23. In this important passage there are three things worthy of our careful attention. I. The Duty enjoined. II. The Mode of performing it specified. And, III. The Motive assigned. Observe, I. The Duty enjoined. "Keep … Continue reading “286. PRO 4:23. ON KEEPING THE HEART”

Isa_32:11. God’s Address to the Careless "Be troubled, ye careless ones."’97Isa_32:11 The text originally referred to the in habitants of Jerusalem and Judea, and is associated with fearful predictions concerning the land in general, and Jerusalem in particular. See vers. 12-14. The passage, however, may be appropriately applied to all who are in a state … Continue reading “287. ISA 32:11. GOD’S ADDRESS TO THE CARELESS”

Isa_22:22. Christ Bearing the Key of the House of David "And the key of the house of David wall I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open."’97Isa_22:22. These words, which literally refer to Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, mentioned 2Ki_18:18, obviously apply also … Continue reading “284. ISA 22:22. CHRIST BEARING THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID”