Sermons and Biblical Studies

Seventh Day: The First Prayer—Genesis 32 The natural curiosity which we experience to know what Esau had been doing during the twenty years of Jacob’s absence, is in part gratified. Still it is merely a glimpse of him and his condition that we obtain. He resided chiefly among the mountains of Seir, which was then … Continue reading ““081. SEVENTH DAY: THE FIRST PRAYER—GENESIS 32””

The Departure—Genesis 31 The increase of Jacob’s sustenance was in sheep and goats, yet we are told that at the end of the six years, that is, of twenty years in all, he had “much cattle, bondmen and bondwomen, camels and asses.” How were these obtained? Some have found a difficulty in this which we … Continue reading ““080. THE DEPARTURE—GENESIS 31””

The Flock—Genesis 31 When we reflect upon Rebekah’s conduct in the mode of obtaining Isaac’s blessing for Jacob; when we consider Jacob’s own proceedings in securing the birthright and the blessing; when we regard Laban’s scandalous deceit in respect of Jacob’s marriage—in which his daughter Leah took part; and when we look to the various … Continue reading ““079. THE FLOCK—GENESIS 31””

Haran—Genesis 29 Cheered by the vision at Bethel, Jacob went on his way rejoicing. The refreshment of his spirits quickened his steps, and gave vigor to his tread. This natural effect of a gladdened heart is lost in the translation, which merely tells us that he “went on his journey;” but the original (as in … Continue reading ““078. HARAN—GENESIS 29””

Bethel—Genesis 28 Who is this solitary traveller striding on from the way of the southern wilderness? His loins are firmly girded—a strong staff assists his steps—and he has naught else with him, unless that it be that his small wallet contains a little oil, some bread, and a few hard dates. This is no common … Continue reading ““077. BETHEL—GENESIS 28””

The Blessing—Genesis 27 It is surprising how little we know of Isaac, in comparison with his father and son. He makes no stir in the world; no noise; he excites no emotion. We only catch glimpses of him now and then, sufficient to enable us to recognize him as a dutiful son to his father, … Continue reading ““076. THE BLESSING—GENESIS 27””

Gathered to His People—Gen_25:8 Such a chapter as the twenty-fifth of Genesis, composed chiefly of names, is apt to be passed through too rapidly by unstudious readers. Yet, even the most lax attention will be fastened by such a verse as the eighth—“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, … Continue reading ““075. GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE—GENESIS 25:8””

Genesis 25-32 : Tenth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

The Birthright—Genesis 25 The careful and thoughtful reader of Scripture has many gratifications which escape him whose reading is but cursory. Thus, the consideration of dates and ages is wholly overlooked by readers of the easy class; but these are carefully noted by the true student, who derives from them much interesting information. Let us … Continue reading ““073. THE BIRTHRIGHT—GENESIS 25””

A Marriage—Gen_24:11-17 The visit of Abraham’s servant to Padanaram is interesting and important, not only in its incidents, but from introducing us to the acquaintance of the stationary branch of Abraham’s family, and with a phase of life and manners somewhat different from that which the Hebrew patriarch led. This family does not dwell in … Continue reading ““072. A MARRIAGE—GENESIS 24:11-17””