Blue letter commentary - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

 
2. ( Psalm 2:4-6) The LORD’s laugh from heaven. The LORD shall hold them in derision. On My holy hill of Zion.”. a. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh: God looks at the way man plots against Him and He laughs. God isn’t afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition of man. God laughs at it. i.. A m near me

A. Israel’s bad example. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 10:1-5) Israel in the Exodus: blessed with many spiritual experiences, yet they were disqualified. Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same ...Welcome to the official Blue Letter Bible YouTube channel where you will find a collection of videos that include Bible teaching and tutorials on how to use BLB’s study tools, as well as...Paul: In writing his own name first, Paul followed the letter-writing customs of his day. First the writer was mentioned, and then the reader, and then a greeting was given. i. From Titus 1:5 we learn that Paul and Titus worked together in Crete, spreading the gospel and establishing churches — but Paul had to leave.3. The gracious and great reward of their faith: God is not ashamed to be their God, for he hath prepared for them a city, v. 16. Note, (1.) God is the God of all true believers; faith gives them an interest in God, and in all his fullness. (2.) He is called their God.Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ... A. Laws promoting justice. 1. ( Exodus 23:1-3) Commands to respect the law, not convenience or the crowd. “You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. Audio, Video, and Text Commentaries. Audio Sermon Downloads. Daily Devotionals and Reading Plans. Topical Papers and Theological Notes. Spanish Language …ii. The prophet: “This title is rare in book headings (see Haggai 1:1; Zechariah 1:1 ), and is taken by some to indicate that Habakkuk was a professional prophet, one who earned his living serving as a prophet at the Temple or court, unlike Amos ( cf. Amos 7:14 )” (Baker). 2. ( Habakkuk 1:2-4) Habakkuk asks God why He seems to delay … 1. He obtains leave of his father-in-law to return into Egypt ( v. 18 ). 2. He receives further instructions and encouragements from God ( v. 19, 21-23 ). 3. He hastens his departure, and takes his family with him ( v. 20 ). 4. He meets with some difficulty in the way about the circumcising of his son ( v. 24-26 ). 2. ( Psalm 2:4-6) The LORD’s laugh from heaven. The LORD shall hold them in derision. On My holy hill of Zion.”. a. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh: God looks at the way man plots against Him and He laughs. God isn’t afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition of man. God laughs at it. i.A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!Commentary on Luke 8 ← Prior Chapter. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed ...1. ( Revelation 8:7) The first trumpet brings a plague on vegetation. The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. a. Blue Letter Bible is a free, searchable online Bible program providing access to many different Bible translations including: KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, NASB20, NASB95 and many others. In addition, in-depth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. 1. ( James 1:1) A Greeting from James. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. a. James: There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just, the half-brother of Jesus ( Matthew 13 ... Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: a. Jude: The name is literally “Judas.”. But to avoid connection with Judas Iscariot, the infamous man who betrayed Jesus, most English translators have used the name “ Jude .”. i. 2. He and his friends agree in their choice of God's favour as their felicity; it is this which in their account is better than life and all the comforts of life. (1.) This is what they most earnestly desire and seek after; this is the breathing of their souls, "Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7. ( Genesis 1:3-5) The first day of creation: light is created and divided from the darkness. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night.Even so, when Isaiah’s righteous life lay against the background of God’s perfection, it looked different. B. The cleansing of the prophet. 1. ( Isaiah 6:6) A seraphim brings a coal from the altar. Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. a.A. Israel’s bad example. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 10:1-5) Israel in the Exodus: blessed with many spiritual experiences, yet they were disqualified. Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same ...The Crossing of the Red Sea. A. The pursuit of Pharaoh’s armies. 1. ( Exodus 14:1-4) God draws Pharaoh to come out against Israel. Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea.1. ( Psalm 4:1) David talks to God. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. a. Hear me when I call: There was passion in David’s cry. He didn’t want to just cast up words toward heaven. He needed God’s attention to his present problem.1. ( 2 Samuel 6:10-12a) David leaves the ark with Obed-Edom. So David would not move the ark of the LORD with him into the City of David; but David took it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.A. The LORD as Shepherd sustains. 1. ( Psalm 23:1) A declaration and its immediate result. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. a. The LORD is my shepherd: David thought about God, the God of Israel; as he thought about his relationship with God, he made the analogy of a shepherd and his sheep. 3. ( Galatians 3:8-9) This blessing of righteousness by faith is for all nations. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.”. So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. Walking in the Light and Fighting the Darkness. A. The Spirit-filled life and two other special areas of submission. 1. ( Ephesians 6:1-3) The Spirit-filled life and the parent-child relationship. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that ... ii. “The two acts complete the joyful employment of a soul communing with God: first perceiving and then reflecting upon His uncreated beauty of goodness.” (Maclaren) 3. ( Psalm 27:5-6) The blessings of God’s presence. For in the time of trouble. He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle.Welcome to the official Blue Letter Bible YouTube channel where you will find a collection of videos that include Bible teaching and tutorials on how to use BLB’s study tools, as well as...ii. Some people argue for the moral right to have an abortion because the mother has the right to do as she pleases with her own body. Psalm 139 demonstrates that God sees another person in the mother’s womb. b. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: David the son of Jesse was a remarkable man.Writing a job acceptance letter is the polite thing to do. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about writing a job acceptance letter. Advertisement In today's world of e-mail, PDAs an...2. ( Judges 13:15-18) Manoah offers the Angel of the LORD a meal; the Angel of the LORD will only accept an offering. Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, “Please let us detain You, and we will prepare a young goat for You.”. And the Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Though you detain Me, I will not eat your food.ii. The prophet: “This title is rare in book headings (see Haggai 1:1; Zechariah 1:1 ), and is taken by some to indicate that Habakkuk was a professional prophet, one who earned his living serving as a prophet at the Temple or court, unlike Amos ( cf. Amos 7:14 )” (Baker). 2. ( Habakkuk 1:2-4) Habakkuk asks God why He seems to delay …The word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. ( Luke 4:36 ) xii. Jesus Himself — His eternal person — is described as the Word. When we are into the word of God, we are into Jesus. ( John 1:1 ) xiii. Hearing God’s Word is essential to eternal life.1. To select a commentary on any passage of Scripture, first go to that portion of Scripture in the Blue Letter Bible using the search box on our home page. 2. … 1. He obtains leave of his father-in-law to return into Egypt ( v. 18 ). 2. He receives further instructions and encouragements from God ( v. 19, 21-23 ). 3. He hastens his departure, and takes his family with him ( v. 20 ). 4. He meets with some difficulty in the way about the circumcising of his son ( v. 24-26 ). Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: “For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. A. The way of the righteous. 1. ( Psalm 1:1) What the righteous man does not do. Blessed is the man. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not ... Contrasting Lives, Contrasting Destinies Proverbs 10:1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.. a. The proverbs of Solomon: Proverbs 10 begins a new section of the book. In some sense, the first nine chapters have been an introduction.Paul: In writing his own name first, Paul followed the letter-writing customs of his day. First the writer was mentioned, and then the reader, and then a greeting was given. i. From Titus 1:5 we learn that Paul and Titus worked together in Crete, spreading the gospel and establishing churches — but Paul had to leave.iPhone. Amplified Bible now on BLB, available for Download! Powerful Bible study tools linked to every verse in an easy-to-use, personalized Bible reader! Dig deep into God’s Word with over 30 …Pattern locks on Android can be a simpler way of locking your phone. However, like a PIN or password, some patterns can be easier to guess than others. To stay secure, avoid using ...3. ( Daniel 3:26-27) The Hebrew men leave the furnace unharmed. Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here .”Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire.It's not always easy to manage your investments and sometimes professional advice is needed. Figuring out whether a rights of accumulation or a letter of intent would be best for m...Property values are down, times are tough, and the Wall Street Journal details how to use the current economic situation to significantly reduce your rent with this simple fill-in-...1. ( Luke 7:1-5) The centurion’s request. Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.A. Instruction regarding the coming of Jesus. 1. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from ...Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ... About David Guzik. David Guzik is a pastor, Bible teacher, and author of a widely used Bible commentary. Millions of people use David’s online Bible commentary on sites such as Enduring Word and Blue Letter Bible. David’s “statement of faith” (explanation of beliefs regarding Christian doctrine) can be seen here. When it comes to studying and understanding the Bible, having access to reliable commentaries is invaluable. These commentaries provide valuable insights into the historical, cultu...The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, …B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a.Contrasting Lives, Contrasting Destinies Proverbs 10:1. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.. a. The proverbs of Solomon: Proverbs 10 begins a new section of the book. In some sense, the first nine chapters have been an introduction.1. The saving benefits bestowed on them. These were the grounds and reasons of his thanksgiving. (1.) Their faith and their work of faith. Their faith he tells them ( v. 8) was very famous, and spread abroad. This is the radical grace; and their faith was a true and living faith, because a working faith. 2. He and his friends agree in their choice of God's favour as their felicity; it is this which in their account is better than life and all the comforts of life. (1.) This is what they most earnestly desire and seek after; this is the breathing of their souls, "Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. When it comes to studying and understanding the Bible, having access to reliable commentaries is invaluable. These commentaries provide valuable insights into the historical, cultu...3. ( Genesis 10:3) The sons of Gomer. The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. a. Ashkenaz: From this son of Gomer came the peoples who settled north of Judea into what we call the Fertile Crescent. b. Togarmah: From this son of Gomer came the Armenians. 4. ( Genesis 10:4-5) The sons of Javan (the ancient Greeks).A. Doing good to please God. 1. ( Matthew 6:1) Jesus’ warning against doing good to be seen by others. “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.”. a. Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men: Charitable deeds is actually ...The idea is to honor and celebrate the character and nature of God, recognizing Him as the Most High . i. O Most High: “God was so first called by Melchizedek, upon a like occasion as here by David, Genesis 14:19-20 .” (Trapp) 2. ( Psalm 9:3-5) David praises God for defending him against his enemies. Abram had nothing to make anyone else believe he actually owned the land. All he had was the promise of God. 2. ( Genesis 15:9-11) Abram prepares to make a covenant with God. So He said to him, “Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”. 1. ( Mark 8:1-4) Jesus gives the disciples an opportunity for faith. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away …Quiet Time Self-Assessment. Quiet Time Planning Guide. Quiet Time Evaluation. OTA Daily Quiet Time Worksheet. PREVIOUS VIDEO. NEXT VIDEO. How to Use …A critical commentary is a detailed, technical explication of a text, usually examining its integrity and its textual and philological issues, with a discussion of its context and ... Chapter 20. We have here, I. The great danger and distress that Jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion ( v. 1, 2 ). II. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking God ( v. 3-13 ). III. The assurance which God, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory ( v. 14-17 ). IV. Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ...Four commandments regarding our conduct before God. 1. ( Exodus 20:1) Preface to the Ten Commandments. And God spoke all these words, saying: a. And God spoke: It is proper to believe that God spoke these words to Israel as a whole, as they assembled together at the foot of Mount Sinai. There, God answered him [Moses] …1. The impact of Romans on Augustine. a. In the summer of 386, a young man wept in the backyard of a friend. He knew his life of sin and rebellion against God left him empty and feeling dead; but he just couldn’t find the strength to make a final, real decision for Jesus Christ.The Joy of Finding the Lost. A. The lost sheep, the lost coin. 1. ( Luke 15:1-3) Jesus responds to an accusation from the Pharisees. Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.”.Knowing how to write a cover letter for a job can help take your job application to the top of the pile. Here’s exactly how to write one. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive n...The right business letter closings will convey the message of your letter by summarizing your key points and leaving the reader wanting to learn more. The best way to close a busin...If the Messiah was wounded for our transgressions, then it was also the LORD who laid on Him the iniquity of us all. The Father judged our iniquity as it was laid on the Son. 3. ( Isaiah 53:7-9) The suffering and death of the Servant of the LORD. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; 4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. Paul: In writing his own name first, Paul followed the letter-writing customs of his day. First the writer was mentioned, and then the reader, and then a greeting was given. i. From Titus 1:5 we learn that Paul and Titus worked together in Crete, spreading the gospel and establishing churches — but Paul had to leave.Ministry Overview. Blue Letter Bible ‘s mission is to facilitate an in-depth study of God’s Word through an online interactive reference library that is continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith. By God’s grace and provision, BLB now ... Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ ( v. 1-8 ). II. 3. ( 1 Peter 2:18-20) When we come to Jesus, we are to show proper submission to our employers. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.A. Instruction regarding the coming of Jesus. 1. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from ... B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a. Jesus Demonstrates His Authority. A. The authority of Jesus in the life of the Gadarene demoniac. 1. ( Mark 5:1-8) The description of the demon-possessed man. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit ... Ministry Overview. Blue Letter Bible ‘s mission is to facilitate an in-depth study of God’s Word through an online interactive reference library that is continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith. By God’s grace and provision, BLB now ... A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!

For the Jewish person of Paul’s day, living life under law was everything. The law was the way to God’s approval and eternal life. Now, Paul shows that in light of the New Covenant, we are not under law but under grace. His work in our life has changed everything. i. Paul has answered his question from Romans 6:1.. South jersey doublelist

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1. ( Mark 8:1-4) Jesus gives the disciples an opportunity for faith. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away …4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.1. ( 1 Samuel 1:1-2) The family of Elkanah. Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah.B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a.When dealing with international trade, buyers and sellers often use letters of credit. A letter of credit allows the buyer and seller's respective banks to act as middlemen for the... The announcement of the birth of John the Baptist. 1. ( Luke 1:5-7) The time and people beginning the history of the life of Jesus. There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Ministry Overview. Blue Letter Bible ‘s mission is to facilitate an in-depth study of God’s Word through an online interactive reference library that is continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith. By God’s grace and provision, BLB now ... 1. ( Matthew 5:1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). Chapter 20. We have here, I. The great danger and distress that Jehoshaphat and his kingdom were in from a foreign invasion ( v. 1, 2 ). II. The pious course he took for their safety, by fasting, and praying, and seeking God ( v. 3-13 ). III. The assurance which God, by a prophet, immediately gave them of victory ( v. 14-17 ). IV. Even so, when Isaiah’s righteous life lay against the background of God’s perfection, it looked different. B. The cleansing of the prophet. 1. ( Isaiah 6:6) A seraphim brings a coal from the altar. Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. a.A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!1. The comforts of a living saint. God is his shepherd and his God-a God all-sufficient to all intents and purposes. David found him so, and so have we. See the happiness of the saints as the sheep of God's pasture. (1.) They are well placed, well laid: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.A. Jesus cleanses a leper. 1. ( Matthew 8:1-2) The leper makes his request of Jesus. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”. a.2. ( Psalm 12:8) The way of the wicked. The wicked prowl on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. a. The wicked prowl on every side: David knew that the existence and exaltation of God’s pure word would not eliminate the wicked.3. ( Acts 19:5-7) The twelve Ephesian disciples believe on Jesus, are baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit with His gifts. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.A. Isaac’s farewell to Jacob. 1. ( Genesis 28:1-2) Instructions to not take a Canaanite wife. Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of ….

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