Sermons and Biblical Studies

Rth_1:16. Ruth’s Pious Decision "Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."’97Rth_1:16. A more beautiful and affecting narrative was never penned, than is recorded by the inspired historian, in the Book of Ruth. A famine drove Elimelech and his wife Naomi, and their two sons, into the country of Moab. Elimelech dies … Continue reading “674. RTH 1:16. RUTH’S PIOUS DECISION”

Rth_1:14. Orpah and Ruth Contrasted "And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law; but Ruth clave unto her."’97Rth_1:14. Sometimes a very small and apparently insignificant action, gives the most clear indication as to the true character of the individual. This was especially the case in reference to the two persons introduced in our text. For we shall find … Continue reading “673. RTH 1:14. ORPAH AND RUTH CONTRASTED”

Jdg_14:14. Samson’s Riddle Improved "And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle."’97Jdg_14:14. There is considerable difficulty in deciding the moral class to which some persons belong. Many are decidedly the enemies of God … Continue reading “672. JDG 14:14. SAMSON’S RIDDLE IMPROVED”

Jdg_13:24, Jdg_13:25. Samson, Both an Example and Beacon "And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him. And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol."’97Jdg_13:24, Jdg_13:25. The history of Samson is … Continue reading “671. JDG 13:24, JDG 13:25. SAMSON, BOTH AN EXAMPLE AND BEACON”

Deu_3:23-27. The Prayer of Moses to Go Over to the Good Land "And I besought the Lord at that time, saying, O Lord God, thou hast begun to show thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and … Continue reading “670. DEU 3:23-27. THE PRAYER OF MOSES TO GO OVER TO THE GOOD LAND”

Num_23:23. Balaam’s Declaration of Israel’s Security "Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!"’97Num_23:23. Balak, the king of the Moabites, anxious to rid himself of the children of Israel, whose tents were … Continue reading “669. NUM 23:23. BALAAM’S DECLARATION OF ISRAEL’S SECURITY”

Num_16:48. The Plague Stayed "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed."’97Num_16:48. Never did the depravity of human nature appear more deep and striking, than in the history of the Israelites. Their history is one continuous record of God’s goodness, and man’s sinfulness. It cannot be read, without yielding … Continue reading “668. NUM 16:48. THE PLAGUE STAYED”

Num_14:24. Character of Caleb "But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it."’97Num_14:24. Of more than six hundred thousand Israelites brought out of Egypt by the outstretched hand of God, only two … Continue reading “667. NUM 14:24. CHARACTER OF CALEB”

Num_14:8. Joshua and Caleb’s Encouraging Declaration "If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring is into this land, and give it us."’97Num_14:8. Our text is connected with a striking event in the history of the Israelites. Twelve spies were sent to report on the land which God had promised them. See chap. Num_13:17, … Continue reading “666. NUM 14:8. JOSHUA AND CALEB’S ENCOURAGING DECLARATION”

Exo_17:11, Exo_17:12. The Hands of Moses Held Up "And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he laid down his hand, Amalek prevailed," &c.’97Exo_17:11, Exo_17:12. God was pleased to employ various means, under an inferior dispensation, for the punishment of the wicked. In some cases he sent … Continue reading “665. EXO 17:11, EXO 17:12. THE HANDS OF MOSES HELD UP”