Sermons and Biblical Studies

2Ch_12:7. The Humiliation of the Princes, and the King, Pleasing to God "And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore, I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out … Continue reading “694. 2CH 12:7. THE HUMILIATION OF THE PRINCES, AND THE KING, PLEASING TO GOD”

2Ki_8:13. Hazael’s Exclamation "And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The Lord hath showed me that thou shalt be king over Syria."’972Ki_8:13. Ben-hadad, king of Syria, was sick, and anxious to know the result of his affliction, sent Hazael to visit Elisha, … Continue reading “693. 2KI 8:13. HAZAEL’S EXCLAMATION”

2Ki_7:2. The Unbelieving Lord "Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said. Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof."’972Ki_7:2. One of the greatest scourges of … Continue reading “692. 2KI 7:2. THE UNBELIEVING LORD”

2Ki_4:8-13. Elisha, and the Woman of Shunem "And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. And she said unto her husband, Behold, … Continue reading “691. 2KI 4:8-13. ELISHA, AND THE WOMAN OF SHUNEM”

2Ki_2:12. Elijah’s Translation "And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces."’972Ki_2:12. Elijah was one of the most illustrious of Old Testament saints. He was … Continue reading “690. 2KI 2:12. ELIJAH’S TRANSLATION”

2Sa_19:34-37. Barzillai "And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? I am this day fourscore years old," &c.’972Sa_19:34-37. During the period of Absalom’s rebellion, when David was in great straits, Barzillai exhibited his attachment to his sovereign, and provided the king … Continue reading “689. 2SA 19:34-37. BARZILLAI”

1Sa_31:4. Saul’s Suicide "Then said Saul unto his armor-bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armor-bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore, Saul took a sword, and fell upon it."’971Sa_31:4. The history of Saul resembles that of many … Continue reading “688. 1SA 31:4. SAUL’S SUICIDE”

1Ki_2:1-4. David’s Death-Bed "Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die: and he charged Solomon his son, saying, I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man," &c.’971Ki_2:1-4. Death is the earthly end of all flesh, whether rich or poor, high or low, monarchs … Continue reading “687. 1KI 2:1-4. DAVID’S DEATH-BED”

1Ch_22:16. David’s Address to Solomon, On Building the Temple "Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise, therefore, and be doing, and the Lord be with thee."’971Ch_22:16. Our text is the address of David, king of Israel, to his son and successor, Solomon. David had purposed to … Continue reading “686. 1CH 22:16. DAVID’S ADDRESS TO SOLOMON, ON BUILDING THE TEMPLE”

2Sa_24:24. The Cost and Self-Sacrifice of Religion "And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt-offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshing-floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver."’972Sa_24:24. … Continue reading “685. 2SA 24:24. THE COST AND SELF-SACRIFICE OF RELIGION”