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R. A. Torrey
The New Topical Text Book (1897)

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Calf, The.

The young of the herd. Job 21:10. Jer. 31:12.
Playfulness of, alluded to. Psa. 29:6.
FED ON

Milk. 1 Sam. 6:10.
Branches of trees, &c. Isa. 27:10.

Fattened in stalls, &c. 1 Sam. 28:24. Amos 6:4.
Offered in sacrifice. Lev. 9:2, 3. Heb. 9:12, 19.
Of a year old best for sacrifice. Mic. 6:6.
If first-born not redeemed. Num. 18:17.
Eaten in the patriarchal age. Gen. 18:7, 8.
When fattened considered a delicacy. 1 Sam. 28:24, 25. Amos 6:4. Luke 15:23, 27.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Saints nourished by grace. Mal. 4:2.
Sacrifices of praise. Hos. 14:2. Heb. 13:5.
Patient endurance. Eze. 1:7. Rev. 4:7.

Calf of Gold.

Made on account of the delay of Moses in the mount. Exo. 32:1.
WAS MADE

Of the ornaments of the women, &c. Exo. 32:2, 3.
To represent God. Exo. 32:4, 5, with Psa. 106:20.
After an Egyptian model. Acts 7:39, 41.
To go before the congregation. Exo. 32:1.

Molten in the fire. Exo. 32:4. Psa. 106:19.
Fashioned with a graven tool. Exo. 32:4.
An altar built before. Exo. 32:5.
Sacrifices offered to. Exo. 32:6. Acts 7:41.
Worshipped with profane revelry. Exo. 32:6, 18, 19, 25. 1 Cor. 10:7.
MAKING OF

A very great sin. Exo. 32:21, 30, 31.
A forgetting of God. Psa. 106:21.
A turning aside from the divine command. Exo. 32:8. Deu. 9:12, 16.
Excited wrath against Aaron. Deu. 9:20.
Excited wrath against Israel. Exo. 32:10. Deu. 9:14, 19.
Caused Moses to break the tables of the testimony. Exo. 32:19. Deu. 9:17.
Israel punished for. Exo. 32:26-29, 35.

Moses interceded for those who worshipped. Exo. 32:11-14, 30-34. Deu. 9:18-20.
Destroyed by Moses. Exo. 32:20. Deu. 9:21.
Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others. 1 Cor. 10:5-7.

Call of God, The.

By Christ. Isa. 55:5. Rom. 1:6.
By His Spirit. Rev. 22:17.
By His works. Psa. 19:2, 3. Rom. 1:20.
By His ministers. Jer. 35:15. 2 Cor. 5:20.
By His gospel. 2 The. 2:14.
Is from darkness. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Addressed to all. Isa. 45:22. Mat. 20:16.
Most reject. Pro. 1:24. Mat. 20:16.
Effectual to saints. Psa. 110:3. Acts 2:47. Acts 13:48. 1 Cor. 1:24.
TO MAN IS

Of grace. Gal. 1:15. 2 Tim. 1:9.
According to the purpose of God. Rom. 8:28. Rom. 9:11, 23, 24.
High. Phi. 3:14.
Holy. 1 Tim. 1:9.
Heavenly. Heb. 3:1.
To fellowship with Christ. 1 Cor. 1:9.
To holiness. 1 The. 4:7.
To liberty. Gal. 5:13.
To peace. 1 Cor. 7:15. Col. 3:15.
To glory and virtue. 2 Pet. 1:3.
To the eternal glory of Christ. 2 The. 2:14. 1 Pet. 5:10.
To eternal life. 1 Tim. 6:12.

Partakers of, justified. Rom. 8:30.
Walk worthy of. Eph. 4:1.
Blessedness of receiving. Rev. 19:9.
Praise God for. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Illustrated. Pro. 9:3, 4. Mat. 23:3-9.
REJECTION OF, LEADS TO

Judicial blindness. Isa. 6:9. Acts 28:24-27. Rom. 11:8-10.
Delusion. Isa. 66:4. 2 The. 2:10, 11.
Withdrawal of the means of grace. Jer. 26:4-6. Acts 13:46. Acts 18:6. Rev. 2:5.
Temporal judgments. Isa. 28:12. Jer. 6:16, 19. Jer. 35:17. Zec. 7:12-14.
Rejection by God. Pro. 1:14-32. Jer. 6:19, 30.
Condemnation. Jno. 12:48. Heb. 2:1-3. Heb. 12:25.
Destruction. Pro. 29:1. Mat. 22:3-7.

Calves of Jeroboam.

Made of gold. 1 Kin. 12:28.
Made to prevent the Israelites going to Jerusalem. 1 Kin. 12:26, 27.
CALLED THE

Golden calves. 2 Kin. 10:29. 2 Chr. 13:8.
Calves of Bethaven. Hos. 10:5.
Calves of Samaria. Hos. 8:5.

Placed in Dan and Bethel. 1 Kin. 12:29.
Probably from an Egyptian model. 1 Kin. 11:40.
Designed to represent God. 1 Kin. 12:28.
Priests appointed for. 1 Kin. 12:31. 2 Chr. 11:15.
Sacrifices offered to. 1 Kin. 12:32. 1 Kin. 13:1.
Feasts appointed for. 1 Kin. 12:32, 33.
Were kissed in adoration. Hos. 13:2.
WORSHIP OF

Denounced by a prophet. 1 Kin. 13:1-3.
Adopted by succeeding kings. 1 Kin. 15:34. 1 Kin. 16:26. 2 Kin. 10:29, 31. 2 Kin. 14:24.
Became the sin of Israel. 1 Kin. 12:30. 2 Kin. 10:31. 2 Chr. 13:8.

God's people refused to worship. 1 Kin. 19:18. 2 Chr. 11:16.
Guilt of making. 1 Kin. 14:9, 10.
Guilt of worshipping. 1 Kin. 14:15, 16. 2 Kin. 17:22, 23.
PREDICTIONS RESPECTING;

Captivity. Hos. 10:6.
Destruction. Hos. 8:6. Hos. 10:8.
Punishment of the worshippers. Hos. 8:13, 14.

Camel, The.

Unclean. Lev. 11:4. Deu. 14:7.
Found in deserted places. Eze. 25:5.
CHARACTERIZED BY

The bunches on its back. Isa. 30:6.
Its docility. Gen. 24:11.

The dromedary a species of, remarkable for swiftness. Jer. 2:23.
Abounded in the east. 1 Chr. 5:21. Isa. 60:6.
A part of patriarchal wealth. Gen. 12:16. Gen. 30:43. Job 1:3.
Kept in numbers by kings. 1 Chr. 27:30.
USED FOR

Riding. Gen. 24:61.
Drawing chariots. Isa. 21:7.
Carrying burdens. Gen. 37:25. 1 Kin. 10:2. 2 Kin. 8:9.
Conveying posts and messengers. Est. 8:10.
War. Jud. 7:12. 1 Sam. 30:17.

Of the rich adorned with chains. Jud. 8:21, 26.
Furniture of, alluded to. Gen. 31:34.
Subject to plagues. Exo. 9:3. Zec. 14:15.
Treated with great care. Gen. 24:31, 32.
Esteemed a valuable booty. 1 Chr. 5:20, 21. 2 Chr. 14:15. Job 1:17. Jer. 49:29, 32.
Coarse cloth made from its hair. Mat. 3:4.
Referred to in illustrations by Christ. Mat. 19:24. Mat. 23:24.

Canaanites, The.

Descended from Ham. Gen. 10:6.
An accursed race. Gen. 9:25, 26.
Different families of. Gen. 10:15-18.
Comprised seven distinct nations. Deu. 7:1.
Possessions of, how bounded. Gen. 10:19.
Country of, fertile. Exo. 3:17. Num. 13:27.
DESCRIBED AS

Great and mighty. Num. 13:28. Deu. 7:1.
Idolatrous. Deu. 29:17.
Superstitious. Deu. 18:9-11.
Profane and wicked. Lev. 18:27.

Extremely numerous. Deu. 7:17.
Had many strong cities. Num. 13:28. Deu. 1:28.
Expelled for wickedness. Deu. 9:4. Deu. 18:12.
ABRAHAM

Called to dwell amongst. Gen. 12:1-5.
Was promised the country of, for inheritance. Gen. 13:14-17. Gen. 15:18. Gen. 17:8.
Had his faith tried by dwelling amongst. Gen. 12:6. Gen. 13:7.

Kind to the patriarchs. Gen. 14:13. Gen. 23:6.
ISRAEL COMMANDED

To make no league with. Deu. 7:2. Jud. 2:2.
Not to intermarry with. Deu. 7:3. Jos. 23:12.
Not to follow idols of. Exo. 23:24. Deu. 7:25.
Not to follow customs of. Lev. 18:26, 27.
To destroy, without mercy. Deu. 7:2, 24.
To destroy all vestiges of their idolatry. Exo. 23:24. Deu. 7:5, 25.
Not to fear. Deu. 7:17, 18. Deu 31:7.

Terrified at the approach of Israel. Exo. 15:15, 16, with Jos. 2:9-11, and Jos. 5:1.
Partially subdued by Israel. Jos. 10 ch. and 11 ch. with Jud. 1 ch.
PART OF LEFT

To try Israel. Jud. 2:21, 22. Jud. 3:1-4.
To chastise Israel. Num. 33:55. Jud. 2:3. Jud. 4:2.

Israel ensnared by. Jud. 2:3, 19. Psa. 106:36-38.
Some descendants of, in our Lord's time. Mat. 15:22. Mar. 7:26.

Candlestick.

A part of household furniture. 2 Kin. 4:10.
USED FOR HOLDING

Candles or torches. Mat. 5:15.
Lamps. Exo. 25:31, 37. Zec. 4:2.

FOR THE TABERNACLE

Form, &c. of. Exo. 25:31-36. Exo. 37:17-22.
Held seven golden lamps. Exo. 25:37. Exo. 37:23.
Had snuffers, &c. of gold. Exo. 25:38. Exo. 37:23.
Weighed a talent of gold. Exo. 25:39.
After a divine pattern. Exo. 25:40. Num. 8:4.
Called the lamp of God. 1 Sam. 3:3.
Called the pure candlestick. Lev. 24:4.
Placed in the outer sanctuary over against the table. Exo. 40:24. Heb. 9:2.
Lighted with olive oil. Exo. 27:20. Lev. 24:2.
Lighted &c. by priests. Exo. 27:21. Lev. 24:3, 4.
Directions for removing. Num. 4:9, 10.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Care, Overmuch.

About earthly things, forbidden. Mat. 6:25. Luke 12:22, 29. Jno. 6:27.
God's providential goodness should keep us from. Mat. 6:26, 28, 30. Luke 22:35.
God's promises should keep us from. Heb. 13:5.
Trust in God should free us from. Jer. 17:7, 8. Dan. 3:16.
Should be cast on God. Psa. 37:5. Psa. 55:22. Pro. 16:3. 1 Pet. 5:7.
An obstruction to the Gospel. Mat. 13:22. Luke 8:14. Luke 14:18-20.
Be without. 1 Cor. 7:32. Phi. 4:6.
Unbecoming in saints. 2 Tim. 2:4.
Inutility of. Mat. 6:27. Luke 12:25, 26.
Vanity of. Psa. 39:6. Ecc. 4:8.
Warning against. Luke 21:34.
Sent as a punishment to the wicked. Eze. 4:16. Eze. 12:19.
Exemplified. Martha, Luke 10:41. Persons who offered to follow Christ, Luke 9:57, &c.

Caves.

Natural. Heb. 11:38.
Artificial. Jud. 6:2.
FOUND IN THE

Open fields. Gen. 23:20.
Rocks. Isa. 2:19.

WERE USED AS

Dwelling-places. Gen. 19:30.
Places of concealment. 1 Sam. 13:6. 1 Sam. 14:11. 1 Kin. 18:4. Heb. 11:38.
Resting places. 1 Sam. 24:3. 1 Kin. 19:9.
Burial places. Gen. 23:19. Jno. 11:38.
Haunts of robbers. Jer. 7:11. Mat. 21:13.
Hiding places of wild beasts. Nah. 2:12.

Often capacious. 1 Sam. 22:1, 2. 1 Sam. 24:3.
Afford no protection from the judgments of God. Isa. 2:19. Eze. 33:27. Rev. 6:15.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Adullam. 1 Sam. 22:1.
Engedi. 1 Sam. 23:29, with 1 Sam. 24:1, 3.
Machpelah. Gen. 23:9.
Makkedah. Jno. 10:16, 17.

Cedar, The.

Planted by God. Psa. 104:16. Isa. 41:19.
Made to glorify God. Psa. 148:9.
Lebanon celebrated for. Jud. 9:15. Psa. 92:12.
Banks of rivers favorable to the growth of. Num. 24:6.
Imported largely by Solomon. 1 Kin. 10:27.
DESCRIBED AS

High. Isa. 37:24. Eze. 17:22. Amos 2:9.
Spreading. Psa. 80:10, 11.
Fragrant. So. of Sol. 4:11.
Graceful and beautiful. Psa. 80:10. Eze. 17:23.
Strong and durable. Isa. 9:10.

Considered the first of trees. 1 Kin. 4:33.
Extensive commerce in. 1 Kin. 5:10, 11. Ezr. 3:7.
USED IN

Building temples. 1 Kin. 5:5, 6. 1 Kin. 6:9, 10.
Building palaces. 2 Sam. 5:11. 1 Kin. 7:2, 3.
Making masts of ships. Eze. 27:5.
Making wardrobes. Eze. 27:24.
Making chariots. So. of Sol. 3:9.
Purifying the leper. Lev. 14:4-7, 49-52.
Preparing the water of separation. Num. 19:6.
Making idols. Isa. 44:14.

THE EAGLE ALLUDED TO AS

Making its nest in. Jer. 22:23.
Perching on the high branches of. Eze. 17:3.
Instrumental in propagating. Eze. 17:4, 5.

Destruction of, a punishment. Jer. 22:7.
Destruction of, exhibits God's power. Psa. 29:5.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ. So. of Sol. 5:15. Eze. 17:22, 23.
Beauty and glory of israel. Num. 24:6.
Saints in their rapid growth. Psa. 92:12.
Powerful nations. Eze. 31:3. Amos 2:9.
Arrogant rulers. Isa. 2:13. Isa. 10:33, 34.

Censers.

For burning incense. Lev. 10:1. 2 Chr. 26:19.
MADE OF

Brass. Num. 16:39.
Gold. 1 Kin. 7:50.

One of gold in the most holy place. Heb. 9:4.
Directions for removing. Num. 4:14.
Often used in idolatrous worship. Eze. 8:11.
Of Korah, &c. made into plates to cover the altar. Num. 16:18, 39.
Typical of Christ's intercession. Rev. 8:3, 5.

Character of Saints.

Attentive to Christ's voice. Jno. 10:3, 4.
Blameless and harmless. Phi. 2:15.
Bold. Pro. 28:1. Rom. 13:3.
Contrite. Isa. 57:15. Isa. 66:2.
Devout. Acts 8:2. Acts 22:12.
Faithful. Rev. 17:14.
Fearing God. Mat. 3:16. Acts 10:2.
Following Christ. Jno. 10:4, 27.
Godly. Psa. 4:3. 2 Pet. 2:9.
Guileless. Jno. 1:47.
Holy. Deu. 7:6. Deu. 14:2. Col. 3:12.
Humble. Psa. 34:2. 1 Pet. 5:5.
Hungering after righteousness. Mat. 5:6.
Just. Gen. 6:9. Hab. 2:4. Luke 2:25.
Led by the Spirit. Rom. 8:14.
Liberal. Isa. 32:8. 2 Cor. 9:13.
Loving. Col. 1:4. 1 The. 4:9.
Lowly. Pro. 16:19.
Meek. Isa. 29:19. Mat. 5:5.
Merciful. Psa. 37:26. Mat. 5:7.
New Creatures. 2 Cor. 5:17. Eph. 2:10.
Obedient. Rom. 16:19. 1 Pet. 1:14.
Poor in spirit. Psa. 51:17. Mat. 5:3.
Prudent. Pro. 16:21.
Pure in heart. Mat. 5:8. 1 Jno. 3:3.
Righteous. Isa. 60:21. Luke 1:6.
Sincere. 2 Cor. 1:12. 2 Cor. 2:17.
Steadfast. Acts 2:42. Col. 2:5.
Taught of God. Isa. 54:13. 1 Jno. 2:27.
True. 2 Cor. 6:8.
Undefiled. Psa. 119:1.
Upright. 1 Kin. 3:6. Psa. 15:2.
Watchful. Luke 12:37.
Zealous of good works. Tit. 2:14. Tit. 3:8.

Character of the Wicked.

Abominable. Rev. 21:8.
Alienated from God. Eph. 4:18. Col. 1:21.
Blasphemous. Luke 22:65. Rev. 16:9.
Blinded. 2 Cor. 4:4. Eph. 4:18.
Boastful. Psa. 10:3. Psa. 49:6.
Conspiring against God's people. Neh. 4:8. Neh. 6:2. Psa. 38:12.
Covetous. Mic. 2:2. Rom. 1:29.
Deceitful. Psa. 5:6. Rom. 3:13.
Delighting in the iniquity of others. Pro. 2:14. Rom. 1:32.
Despising the works of the faithful. Neh. 2:19. Neh. 4:2. 2 Tim. 3:3, 4.
Destructive. Isa. 59:7.
Disobedient. Neh. 9:26. Tit. 3:3. 1 Pet. 2:7.
Enticing to evil. Pro. 1:10-14. 2 Tim. 3:6.
Envious. Neh. 2:10. Tit. 3:3.
Fearful. Pro. 28:1. Rev. 21:8.
Fierce. Pro. 16:29. 2 Tim. 3:3.
Foolish. Deu. 32:6. Psa. 5:5.
Forgetting God. Job 8:13.
Fraudulent. Psa. 37:21. Mic. 6:11.
Froward. Pro. 21:8. Isa. 57:17.
Glorying in their shame. Phi. 3:19.
Hard-hearted. Eze. 3:7.
Hating the light. Job 24:13. Jno. 3:20.
Heady and high-minded. 2 Tim. 3:4.
Hostile to God. Rom. 8:7. Col. 1:21.
Hypocritical. Isa. 29:13. 2 Tim. 3:5.
Ignorant of God. Hos. 4:1. 2 The. 1:8.
Impudent. Eze. 2:4.
Incontinent. 2 Tim. 3:3.
Infidel. Psa. 10:4. Psa. 14:1.
Loathsome. Pro. 13:5.
Lovers of pleasure more than of God. 2 Tim. 3:4.
Lying. Psa. 58:3. Psa. 62:4. Isa. 59:4.
Mischievous. Pro. 24:8. Mic. 7:3.
Murderous. Psa. 10:8. Psa. 94:6. Rom. 1:29.
Prayerless. Job 21:15. Psa. 53:4.
Persecuting. Psa. 69:26. Psa. 109:16.
Perverse. Deu. 32:5.
Proud. Psa. 59:12. Oba. 3. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Rejoicing in the affliction of saints. Psa. 35:15.
Reprobate. 2 Cor. 13:5. 2 Tim. 3:8. Tit. 1:16.
Selfish. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Sensual. Phi. 3:19. Jude 19.
Sold under sin. 1 Kin. 21:20. 2 Kin. 17:17.
Stiff-hearted. Eze. 2:4.
Stiff-necked. Exo. 33:5. Acts 7:51.
Uncircumcised in heart. Jer. 9:26. Acts 7:51.
Unjust. Pro. 11:7. Isa. 26:10.
Unmerciful. Rom. 1:31.
Ungodly. Pro. 16:27.
Unholy. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Unprofitable. Mat. 25:30. Rom. 3:12.
Unruly. Tit. 1:10.
Unthankful. Luke 6:35. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Untoward. Acts 2:40.
Unwise. Deu. 32:6.

Chariots.

Carriages for travelling, &c. Gen. 46:29.
Carriages used in war. 1 Kin. 20:25.
Wheels of, described. 1 Kin. 7:33.
Bound with traces. Mic. 1:13.
DRAWN BY

Horses. 2 Kin. 10:2. So. of Sol. 1:9.
Asses and camels. Isa. 21:7.

Value of in Solomon's time. 1 Kin. 10:29.
Drivers generally employed for. 1 Kin. 22:34. 2 Chr. 18:33.
Sometimes driven by the owners. 2 Kin. 9:16, 20.
Sometimes driven furiously. 2 Kin. 9:20. Isa. 5:28. Jer. 4:13.
Bounding motion of, referred to. Nah. 3:2.
Noise occasioned by, referred to. 2 Kin. 7:6. Joel 2:5. Nah. 3:2. Rev. 9:9.
Introduced into Israel by David. 2 Sam. 8:4.
Multiplied by Solomon. 1 Kin. 10:26.
Imported from Egypt. 1 Kin. 10:28, 29.
FOR WAR

Armed with iron. Jos. 17:16. Jud. 1:19.
Lighted by night with torches. Nah. 2:3.
Commanded by captains. Exo. 14:7. 1 Kin. 16:9.
Advantageously manœuvred in a flat country. Jud. 1:19. 1 Kin. 20:23-25.
Formed part of the line of battle. 1 Kin. 20:25.
Used in pursuing enemies. Exo. 14:9. 2 Sam. 1:6.
Kept in chariot cities. 1 Kin. 9:19. 1 Kin. 10:26.

USED IN WAR BY THE

Kings rode in, to battle. 1 Kin. 22:35.
Kings used, in common. 1 Kin. 12:18. 18:44.
Persons of distinction used. Gen. 41:43. 2 Kin. 5:9, 21. Jer. 17:25. Acts 8:28.
Often attended by running footmen. 1 Sam. 8:11. 2 Sam. 15:1. 1 Kin. 1:5.
Consecrated to the sun. 2 Kin. 23:11.
THE JEWS CONDEMNED FOR

Multiplying. Isa. 2:7.
Trusting to. Isa. 22:18. Isa. 31:1.
Taken in war, often destroyed. Jos. 11:6, 9. Jer. 51:21. Mic. 5:10. Nah. 2:13.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The clouds. Psa. 104:3.
The judgments of God. Isa. 66:15.
Angels. 2 Kin. 6:16, 17, with Psa. 68:17.
Prophets. 2 Kin. 2:12. 2 Kin. 13:14.
Christ's love to his church. So. of Sol. 6:12.

Elijah taken to heaven in one of fire. 2 Kin. 2:11.

Charity.

Explained. 1 Cor. 13:4-7.
Enjoined. Col. 3:14. (See Love to Man.)

Chastity.

Commanded. Exo. 20:14. Pro. 31:3. Acts 15:20. Rom. 13:13. Col. 3:5. 1 The. 4:3.
Required in look. Job 31:1. Mat. 5:28.
Required in heart. Pro. 6:25.
Required in speech. Eph. 5:3.
Keep the body in. 1 Cor. 6:13, 15-18.
Preserved by wisdom. Pro. 2:10, 11, 16. Pro. 7:1-5.
Saints are kept in. Ecc. 7:26.
Advantages of. 1 Pet. 3:1, 2.
Shun those devoid of. 1 Cor. 5:11. 1 Pet. 4:3.
The wicked are devoid of. Rom. 1:29. Eph. 4:19. 2 Pet. 2:14. Jude 8.
Temptation to deviate from, dangerous. 2 Sam. 11:2-4.
Consequences of associating with those devoid of. Pro. 5:3-11. Pro. 7:25-27. Pro. 22:14.
Want of, excludes from heaven. Gal. 5:19-21.
Drunkenness destructive to. Pro. 23:31-33.
Breach of, punished. 1 Cor. 3:16, 17. Eph. 5:5, 6. Heb. 13:4. Rev. 22:15.
Motives for. 1 Cor. 6:19. 1 The. 4:7.
Exemplified. Abimelech, Gen. 20:4, 5. Gen. 26:10, 11. Joseph, Gen. 39:7-10. Ruth, Ruth 3:10, 11. Boaz, Ruth 3:13.

Cherubim.

Form and appearance of. Eze. 1:5-11, 13, 14.
Animated by the Spirit of God. Eze. 1:12, 20.
Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God. Eze. 1:15, 21. Eze. 10:9-11, 16, 17.
The glory of God exhibited upon. Eze. 1:22, 26-28. Eze. 10:4, 18, 20.
Sound of their wings was as the voice of God. Eze. 1:24. Eze. 10:5.
Placed at the entrance of Eden. Gen. 3:24.
OF GOLD

Formed out of, and at each end of the mercy seat. Exo. 25:18-20.
Placed over the ark of the covenant. 1 Sam. 4:4. 1 Kin. 8:6, 7. 2 Chr. 5:7, 8.
God's presence manifested between. 2 Sam. 6:2. 2 Kin. 19:15. Psa. 80:1. Psa. 99:1.
The oracles or answers of God delivered from between. Exo. 25:22. Num. 7:89.

Called the cherubim of glory. Heb. 9:5.
REPRESENTATIONS OF, MADE ON THE

Curtains of the tabernacle. Exo. 26:1, 31.
Vail of the tabernacle. Exo. 26:31.
Vail of the temple. 2 Chr. 3:14.
Doors of the temple. 1 Kin. 6:32, 35.
Walls of the temple. 2 Chr. 3:7.
Bases of brazen lavers. 1 Kin. 7:29, 36.

Riding on, illustrative of majesty and power of God. 2 Sam. 22:11. Psa. 18:10.

Children.

Christ was an example to. Luke 2:51. Jno. 19:26, 27.
Are a gift from God. Gen. 33:5. Psa. 127:3.
Are capable of glorifying God. Psa. 8:2. Psa. 148:12, 13. Mat. 21:15, 16.
SHOULD BE

Brought to Christ. Mar. 10:13-16.
Brought early to the house of God. 1 Sam. 1:24.
Instructed in the ways of God. Deu. 31:12, 13. Pro. 22:6.
Judiciously trained. Pro. 22:15. Pro. 29:17. Eph. 6:4.

SHOULD

Obey God. Deu. 30:2.
Fear God. Pro. 24:21.
Remember God. Ecc. 12:1.
Attend to parental teaching. Pro. 1:8, 9.
Honor parents. Exo. 20:12. Heb. 12:9.
Fear parents. Lev. 19:3.
Obey parents. Pro. 6:20. Eph. 6:1.
Take care of parents. 1 Tim. 5:4.
Honor the aged. Lev. 19:32. 1 Pet. 5:5.
Not imitate bad parents. Eze. 20:18.

An heritage from the Lord. Psa. 113:9. Psa. 127:3.
NOT TO HAVE,

Considered an affliction. Gen. 15:2, 3. Jer. 22:30.
A reproach in Israel. 1 Sam. 1:6, 7. Luke 1:25.

Anxiety of the Jews for. Gen. 30:1. 1 Sam. 1:5, 8.
Often prayed for. 1 Sam. 1:10, 11. Luke 1:13.
Often given in answer to prayer. Gen. 25:21. 1 Sam. 1:27. Luke 1:13.
Treatment of, after birth, noticed. Eze. 16:4.
Mostly nursed by the mothers. 1 Sam. 1:22. 1 Kin. 3:21. Psa. 22:9. So. of Sol. 8:1.
Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting. Gen. 21:8. 1 Sam. 1:24.
Circumcised on the eighth day. Phi. 3:5.
Named at circumcision. Luke 1:59. Luke 2:21.
WERE NAMED

After relatives. Luke 1:59, 61.
From remarkable events. Gen. 21:3, 6, with Gen. 18:13. Exo. 2:10. Exo. 18:3, 4.
From circumstances connected with their birth. Gen. 25:25, 26. Gen. 35:18. 1 Chr. 4:9.
Often by God. Isa. 8:3. Hos. 1:4, 6, 9.

Often numerous. 2 Kin. 10:1. 1 Chr. 4:27.
Numerous, considered an especial blessing. Psa. 115:14. Psa. 127:4, 5.
Sometimes born when parents were old. Gen. 15:3, 6. Gen. 17:17. Luke 1:18.
MALE,

If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed. Exo. 13:12, 13, 15.
Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger. Jer. 20:15.
Under the care of tutors, till they came of age. 2 Kin. 10:1. Gal. 4:1, 2.
Usefully employed. 1 Sam. 9:3. 1 Sam. 17:15.
Inherited the possessions of their father. Deu. 21:16, 17. Luke 12:13, 14.
Received the blessing of their father before his death. Gen. 27:1-4. Gen. 48:15. Gen. 49 ch.

FEMALE,

Taken care of by nurses. Gen. 35:8.
Usefully employed. Gen. 24:13. Exo. 2:16.
Inherited property in default of sons. Num. 27:1-8. Jos. 17:1-6.

Fondness and care of mothers for. Exo. 2:2-10. 1 Sam. 2:19. 1 Kin. 3:27. Isa. 49:15. 1 The. 2:7, 8.
Of God's people, holy. Ezr. 9:2. 1 Cor. 7:14.
Of God's people, interested in the promises. Deu. 29:29. Acts 2:39.
Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents. Deu. 4:40. Deu. 12:25, 28. Psa. 128:1-3.
Frequently bore the curse of parents. Exo. 20:5. Psa. 109:9, 10.
WERE REQUIRED

To honor their parents. Exo. 20:12.
To attend to instruction. Deu. 4:9. Deu. 11:19.
To submit to discipline. Prov. 29:17. Heb. 12:9.
To respect the aged. Lev. 19:32.

Mode of giving public instruction to. Luke 2:46. Acts 22:3.
Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age. Gen. 9:24, 25. Gen. 21:14. Gen. 38:24.
Often wicked and rebellious. 2 Kin. 2:23.
Rebellious, punished by the civil power. Exo. 21:15-17. Deu. 21:18-21.
Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents. Mat. 15:5. Mar. 7:11, 12.
Could demand their portion during father's life. Luke 15:12.
Amusements of. Zec. 8:5. Mat. 11:16, 17.
Casting out of weak, &c. alluded to. Eze. 16:5.
Inhuman practice of offering to idols. 2 Kin. 17:31. 2 Chr. 28:3. 2 Chr. 33:6.
ILLEGITIMATE,

Had no inheritance. Gen. 21:10, 14. Gal. 4:30.
Not cared for by the father. Heb. 12:8.
Excluded from the congregation. Deu. 23:2.
Sometimes sent away with gifts. Gen. 25:6.
Despised by their brethren. Jud. 11:2.

Destruction of, a punishment. Lev. 26:22. Eze. 9:6. Luke 19:44.
Grief occasioned by loss of. Gen. 37:35. Gen. 44:27-29. 2 Sam. 13:37. Jer. 6:26. Jer. 31:15.
Resignation manifested at loss of. Lev. 10:19, 20. 2 Sam. 12:18-23. Job 1:19-21.

Children, Good.

The Lord is with. 1 Sam. 3:19.
Know the Scriptures. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Observe the law of God. Prov. 28:7.
Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God. Col. 3:20.
Partake of the promises of God. Acts 2:39.
Shall be blessed. Prov. 3:1-4. Eph. 6:2, 3.
Show love to parents. Gen. 46:29.
Obey parents. Gen. 28:7. Gen. 47:30.
Attend to parental teaching. Prov. 13:1.
Take care of parents. Gen. 45:9, 11. Gen. 47:12.
Make their parents' hearts glad. Pro. 10:1. Pro. 29:17.
Honor the aged. Job 32:6, 7.
Adduced as a motive for submission to God. Heb. 12:9.
Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven. Mat. 18:3.
Illustrative of a teachable spirit. Mat. 18:4.
Exemplified. Isaac, Gen. 22:6-10. Joseph, Gen. 45:9. Gen. 46:29. Jephthah's daughter, Jud. 11:34, 36. Samson, Jud. 13:24. Samuel, 1 Sam. 3:19. Obadiah, 1 Kin. 18:12. Josiah, 2 Chr. 34:3. Esther, Est. 2:20. Job, Job 29:4. David, 1 Sam. 17:20. Psa. 71:5. Daniel, Dan. 1:6. John the Baptist, Luke 1:80. Children in the Temple, Mat. 21:15, 16. Timothy, 2 Tim. 3:15.

Children, Wicked.

Know not God. 1 Sam. 2:12.
Are void of understanding. Pro. 7:7.
Are proud. Isa. 3:5.
WITH REGARD TO PARENTS

Hearken not to them. 1 Sam. 2:25.
Despise them. Pro. 15:5, 20. Eze. 22:7.
Curse them. Pro. 30:11.
Bring reproach on them. Pro. 19:26.
Are a calamity to them. Pro. 19:13.
Are a grief to them. Pro. 17:25.

Despise their elders. Job 19:18.
PUNISHMENT OF, FOR

Setting light by parents. Deu. 27:16.
Disobeying parents. Deu. 21:21.
Mocking parents. Pro. 30:17.
Cursing parents. Exo. 21:15, with Mar. 7:10.
Smiting parents. Exo. 21:15.
Mocking of a prophet. 2 Kin. 2:23, 24.
Gluttony and drunkenness. Deu. 21:20, 21.

Their guilt in robbing parents. Pro. 28:24.
Exemplified. Esau, Gen. 26:34, 35. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2:12, 17. Sons of Samuel, 1 Sam. 8:3. Absalom, 2 Sam. 15:10. Adonijah, 1 Kin. 1:5, 6. Children at Bethel, 2 Kin. 2:23. Adrammelech and Sharezer, 2 Kin. 19:37.

Christ, Character of.

Altogether lovely. So. of Sol. 5:16.
Holy. Luke 1:35. Acts 4:27. Rev. 3:7.
Righteous. Isa. 53:11. Heb. 1:9.
Good. Mat. 19:16.
Faithful. Isa. 11:5. 1 The. 5:24.
True. Jno. 1:14. Jno. 7:18. 1 Jno. 5:20.
Just. Zec. 9:9. Jno. 5:30. Acts 22:14.
Guileless. Isa. 53:9. 1 Pet. 2:22.
Sinless. Jno. 8:46. 2 Cor. 5:21.
Spotless. 1 Pet. 1:19.
Innocent. Mat. 27:4.
Harmless. Heb. 7:26.
Resisting temptation. Mat. 4:1-10.
Obedient to God the Father. Psa. 40:8. Jno. 4:34. Jno. 15:10.
Zealous. Luke 2:49. Jno. 2:17. Jno. 8:29.
Meek. Isa. 53:7. Zec. 9:9. Mat. 11:29.
Lowly in heart. Mat. 11:29.
Merciful. Heb. 2:17.
Patient. Isa. 53:7. Mat. 27:14.
Long-suffering. 1 Tim. 1:16.
Compassionate. Isa. 40:11. Luke 19:41.
Benevolent. Mat. 4:23, 24. Acts 10:38.
Loving. Jno. 13:1. Jno. 15:13.
Self-denying. Mat. 8:20. 2 Cor. 8:9.
Humble. Luke 22:27. Phi. 2:8.
Resigned. Luke 22:42.
Forgiving. Luke 23:34.
Subject to His parents. Luke 2:51.
Saints are conformed to. Rom. 8:29.

Christ is God.

As Jehovah. Isa. 40:3, with Mat. 3:3.
As Jehovah of glory. Psa. 24:7, 10, with 1 Cor. 2:8. Jas. 2:1.
As Jehovah, our RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jer. 23:5, 6, with 1 Cor. 1:30.
As Jehovah, above all. Psa. 97:9, with Jno. 3:31.
As Jehovah, the First and the Last. Isa. 44:6, with Rev. 1:17. Isa. 48:12-16, with Rev. 22:13.
As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal. Zec. 13:7. Phi. 2:6.
As Jehovah of Hosts. Isa. 6:1-3, with Jno. 12:41. Isa. 8:13, 14, with 1 Pet. 2:8.
As Jehovah, the Shepherd. Isa. 40:11. Heb. 13:20.
As Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created. Pro. 16:4, with Col. 1:16.
As Jehovah, the Messenger of the covenant. Mal. 3:1, with Mar. 1:2, and Luke 2:27.
Invoked as Jehovah. Joel 2:32, with Acts 2:21, and 1 Cor. 1:2.
As the Eternal God and Creator. Psa. 102:24-27, with Heb. 1:8, 10-12.
As the mighty God. Isa. 9:6.
As the Great God and Saviour. Hos. 1:7, with Tit. 2:13.
As God over all. Psa. 45:6, 7. Rom. 9:5.
As the true God. Jer. 10:10, with 1 Jno. 5:20.
As God the Word. Jno. 1:1.
As God, the Judge. Ecc. 12:14, with 1 Cor. 4:5. 2 Cor. 5:10. 2 Tim. 4:1.
As Emmanuel. Isa. 7:14, with Mat. 1:23.
As King of kings and Lord of lords. Dan. 10:17, with Rev. 1:5. Rev. 17:14.
As the Holy One. 1 Sam. 2:2, with Acts 3:14.
As the Lord from heaven. 1 Cor. 15:47.
As Lord of the sabbath. Gen. 2:3, with Mat. 12:8.
As Lord of all. Acts 10:36. Rom. 10:11-13.
As Son of God. Mat. 26:63-67.
As the Only-begotten Son of the Father. Jno. 1:14, 18. Jno. 3:16, 18. 1 Jno. 4:9.
His blood is called the blood of God. Acts 20:28.
As one with the Father. Jno. 10:30, 38. Jno. 12:45. Jno. 14:7-10. Jno. 17:10.
As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father. Jno. 14:16, with Jno. 15:26.
As entitled to equal honor with the Father. Jno. 5:23.
As Owner of all things, equally with the Father. Jno. 16:15.
As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, equally with the Father. Jno. 5:17.
As the Source of grace, equally with the Father. 1 The. 3:11. 2 The. 2:16, 17.
As unsearchable, equally with the Father. Pro. 30:4. Mat. 11:27.
As Creator of all things. Isa. 40:28. Jno. 1:3. Col. 1:16. Heb. 1:2.
As Supporter and Preserver of all things. Neh. 9:6, with Col. 1:17. Heb. 1:3.
As possessed of the fulness of the God head. Col. 2:9. Heb. 1:3.
As raising the dead. Jno. 5:21. Jno. 6:40, 54.
As raising Himself from the dead. Jno. 2:19, 21. Jno. 10:18.
As Eternal. Isa. 9:6. Mic. 5:2. Jno. 1:1. Col. 1:17. Heb. 1:8-10. Rev. 1:8.
As Omnipresent. Mat. 18:20. Mat. 28:20. Jno. 3:13.
As Omnipotent. Psa. 45:3. Phi. 3:21. Rev. 1:8.
As Omniscient. Jno. 16:30. Jno. 21:17.
As discerning the thoughts of the heart. 1 Kin. 8:39, with Luke 5:22. Eze. 11:5, with Jno. 2:24, 25. Rev. 2:23.
As unchangeable. Mal. 3:6, with Heb. 1:12. Heb. 13:8.
As having power to forgive sins. Col. 3:13, with Mar. 2:7, 10.
As Giver of pastors to the Church. Jer. 3:15, with Eph. 4:11-13.
As Husband of the Church. Isa. 54:5, with Eph. 5:25-32. Isa. 62:5, with Rev. 21:2, 9.
As the object of divine worship. Acts 7:59. 2 Cor. 12:8, 9. Heb. 1:6. Rev. 5:12.
As the object of faith. Psa. 2:12, with 1 Pet. 2:6. Jer. 17:5, 7, with Jno. 14:1.
As God, He redeems and purifies the Church to Himself. Rev. 5:9, with Tit. 2:14.
As God, He presents the Church to Himself. Eph. 5:27, with Jude 24, 25.
Saints live to Him as God. Rom. 6:11, and Gal. 2:19, with 2 Cor. 5:15.
Acknowledged by His Apostles. Jno. 20:28.
Acknowledged by the Old Testament saints. Gen. 17:1, with Gen. 48:15, 16. Gen. 32:24-30, with Hos. 12:3-5. Jud. 6:22-24. Jud. 13:21, 22. Job 19:25-27.

Christ, the Head of the Church.

Predicted. Psa. 118:22, with Mat. 21:42.
Appointed by God. Eph. 1:22.
Declared by Himself. Mat. 21:42.
As His mystical body. Eph. 4:12, 15. Eph. 5:23.
Has the pre-eminence in all things. 1 Cor. 11:3. Eph. 1:22. Col. 1:18.
Commissioned His Apostles. Mat. 10:1, 7. Mat. 28:19. Jno. 20:21.
Instituted the ordinances. Mat. 28:19. Luke 22:19, 20.
Imparts gifts. Psa. 68:18, with Eph. 4:8.
Saints are complete in. Col. 2:10.
Perverters of the truth do not hold. Col. 2:18, 19.

Christ, the High Priest.

Appointed and called by God. Heb. 3:1, 2. Heb. 5:4, 5.
After the order of Melchizedek. Psa. 110:4, with Heb. 5:6. Heb. 6:20. Heb. 7:15, 17.
Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests. Heb. 7:11, 16, 22. Heb. 8:1, 2, 6.
Consecrated with an oath. Heb. 7:20, 21.
Has an unchangeable priesthood. Heb. 7:23, 28.
Is of unblemished purity. Heb. 7:26, 28.
Faithful. Heb. 3:2.
Needed no sacrifice for Himself. Heb. 7:27.
Offered Himself a sacrifice. Heb. 9:14, 26.
His sacrifice superior to all others. Heb. 9:13, 14, 23.
Offered sacrifice but once. Heb. 7:27. Heb. 9:25, 26.
Made reconciliation. Heb. 2:17.
Obtained redemption for us. Heb. 9:12.
Entered into heaven. Heb. 4:14. Heb. 10:12.
Sympathizes with those who are tempted. Heb. 2:18. Heb. 4:15.
Intercedes. Heb. 7:25. Heb. 9:24.
Blesses. Num. 6:23-26, with Acts 3:26.
On His throne. Zec. 6:13.
Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness. Heb. 4:14.
Typified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14:18-20. Aaron, &c. Exo. 40:12-15.

Christ, the King.

Foretold. Num. 24:17. Psa. 2:6. Psa. 45th. Isa. 9:7. Jer. 23:5. Mic. 5:2.
Glorious. Psa. 24:7-10. 1 Cor. 2:8. Jas. 2:1.
Supreme. Psa. 89:27. Rev. 1:5. Rev. 19:16.
Sits in the throne of God. Rev. 3:21.
Sits on the throne of David. Isa. 9:7. Eze. 37:24, 25. Luke 1:32. Acts 2:30.
Is King of Zion. Psa. 2:6. Isa. 52:7. Zec. 9:9. Mat. 21:5. Jno. 12:12-15.
Has a righteous kingdom. Psa. 45:6, with Heb. 1:8, 9. Isa. 32:1. Jer. 23:5.
Has an everlasting kingdom. Dan. 2:44. Dan. 7:14. Luke 1:33.
Has an universal kingdom. Psa. 2:8. Psa. 72:8. Zec. 14:9. Rev. 11:15.
His kingdom not of this world. Jno. 18:36.
Saints, the subjects of. Col. 1:13. Rev. 15:3.
Saints receive a kingdom from. Luke 22:29, 30. Heb. 12:28.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY

The wise men from the East. Mat. 2:2.
Nathanael. Jno. 1:49.
His followers. Luke 19:38. Jno. 12:13.

Declared by Himself. Mat. 25:34. Jno. 18:37.
Written on His cross. Jno. 19:19.
The Jews shall seek to. Hos. 3:5.
Saints shall behold. Isa. 33:17. Rev. 22:3, 4.
Kings shall do homage to. Psa. 72:10. Isa. 49:7.
Shall overcome all His enemies. Psa. 110:1. Mar. 12:36. 1 Cor. 15:25. Rev. 17:14.
Typified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14:18. David, 1 Sam. 16:1, 12, 13, with Luke 1:32. Solomon, 1 Chr. 28:6, 7.

Christ, the Mediator.

In virtue of His atonement. Eph. 2:13-18. Heb. 9:15. Heb. 12:24.
The only One between God and man. 1 Tim. 2:5.
Of the gospel covenant. Heb. 8:6. Heb. 12:24.
Typified. Moses, Deu. 5:5. Gal. 3:19. Aaron, Num. 16:48.

Christ, the Prophet.

Foretold. Deu. 18:15, 18. Isa. 52:7. Nah. 1:15.
Anointed with the Holy Ghost. Isa. 42:1. Isa. 61:1, with Luke 4:18. Jno. 3:34.
Alone knows and reveals God. Mat. 11:27. Jno. 3:2, 13, 34. Jno. 17:6, 14, 26. Heb. 1:1, 2.
Declared His doctrine to be that of the Father. Jno. 8:26, 28. Jno. 12:49, 50. Jno. 14:10, 24. Jno. 15:15. Jno. 17:8, 16.
Preached the gospel, and worked miracles. Mat. 4:23. Mat. 11:5. Luke 4:43.
Foretold things to come. Mat. 24:3-35. Luke 19:41, 44.
Faithful to His trust. Luke 4:43. Jno. 17:8. Heb. 3:2. Rev. 1:5. Heb. 3:14.
Abounded in wisdom. Luke 2:40, 47, 52. Col. 2:3.
Mighty in deed and word. Mat. 13:54. Mar. 1:27. Luke 4:32. Jno. 7:46.
Meek and unostentatious in His teaching. Isa. 42:2. Mat. 12:17-20.
God commands us to hear. Deu. 18:15. Matt. 17:25. Acts 3:22. Acts 7:37.
God will severely visit our neglect of. Deu. 18:19. Acts 3:23. Heb. 2:3.
Typified. Moses, Deu. 18:15.

Christ, the Shepherd.

Foretold. Gen. 49:24. Isa. 40:11. Eze. 34:23. Eze. 37:24.
The chief. 1 Pet. 5:4.
The good. Jno. 10:11, 14.
The great. Mic. 5:4. Heb. 13:20.
HIS SHEEP

He knows. Jno. 10:14, 27.
He calls. Jno. 10:3.
He gathers. Isa. 40:11. Jno. 10:16.
He guides. Psa. 23:3. Jno. 10:3, 4.
He feeds. Psa. 23:1, 2. Jno. 10:9.
He cherishes tenderly. Isa. 40:11.
He protects and preserves. Jer. 31:10. Eze. 34:10. Zec. 9:16. Jno. 10:28.
He laid down His life for. Zec. 13:7. Mat. 26:31. Jno. 10:11, 15. Acts 20:28.
He gives eternal life to. Jno. 10:28.

Typified. David, 1 Sam. 16:11.

Church, The.

Belongs to God. 1 Tim. 3:15.
The body of Christ. Eph. 1:23. Col. 1:24.
Christ, the foundation-stone of. 1 Cor. 3:11. Eph. 2:20. 1 Pet. 2:4, 5.
Christ, the head of. Eph. 1:22. Eph. 5:23.
Loved by Christ. So. of Sol. 7:10. Eph. 5:25.
Purchased by the blood of Christ. Acts 20:28. Eph. 5:25. Heb. 9:12.
Sanctified and cleansed by Christ. 1 Cor. 6:11. Eph. 5:26, 27.
Subject to Christ. Rom. 7:4. Eph. 5:24.
The object of the grace of God. Isa. 27:3. 2 Cor. 8:1.
Displays the wisdom of God. Eph. 3:10.
Shews forth the praises of God. Isa. 60:6.
God defends. Psa. 89:18. Isa. 4:5. Isa. 49:25. Mat. 16:18.
God provides ministers for. Jer. 3:15. Eph. 4:11, 12.
Glory to be ascribed to God by. Eph. 3:21.
Elect. 1 Pet. 5:13.
Glorious. Psa. 45:13. Eph. 5:27.
Clothed in righteousness. Rev. 19:8.
Believers continually added to, by the Lord. Acts 2:27. Acts 5:14. Acts 11:24.
Unity of. Rom. 12:5. 1 Cor. 10:17. 1 Cor. 12:12. Gal. 3:28.
Saints baptized into, by one Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:13.
Ministers commanded to feed. Acts 20:28.
Is edified by the word. 1 Cor. 14:4, 13. Eph. 4:15, 16.
The wicked persecute. Acts 8:1-3. 1 The. 2:14, 15.
Not to be despised. 1 Cor. 11:22.
Defiling of, will be punished. 1 Cor. 3:17.
Extent of, predicted. Isa. 2:2. Eze. 17:22-24. Dan. 2:34, 35. Hab. 2:14.

Church of Israel.

Established by God. Deu. 4:5-14. Deu. 26:18, with Acts 7:35, 38.
Admission into, by circumcision. Gen. 17:10-14.
All Israelites members of. Rom. 9:4.
Was relatively holy. Exo. 31:13. Num. 16:3.
HAD

An appointed place of worship. Deu. 12:5.
Appointed ordinances. Exo. 18:20. Heb. 9:1, 10.
Appointed feasts. Lev. 23:2. Isa. 1:14.
An ordained ministry. Exo. 29:9. Deu. 10:8.
The divine presence manifested in it. Exo. 29:45, 46. Lev. 26:11, 12. 1 Kin. 8:10, 11.
A spiritual church within it. Rom. 9:6-8. Rom. 11:2-7.

In covenant with God. Deu. 4:13, 23. Acts 3:25.
The depository of holy writ. Rom. 3:2.
CALLED THE

Congregation of Israel. Exo. 12:47. Lev. 4:13.
Congregation of the Lord. Num. 27:17. Num. 31:16.

Privileges of. Rom. 9:4.
Proselytes admitted into. Num. 9:14. Num. 15:15, 29.
Supported by the people. Exo. 34:20. Deu. 16:17.
WORSHIP OF, CONSISTED IN

Sacrifice. Exo. 10:25. Lev. 1:2. Heb. 10:1.
Prayer. Exo. 24:11. Psa. 5:7. Psa. 95:6.
Praise. 2 Chr. 5:13. 2 Chr. 30:21.
Reading God's word. Exo. 24:7. Deu. 31:11.
Preaching. Neh. 8:4, 5.

Attachment of the Jews to. Jno. 9:28, 29. Acts 6:11.
MEMBERS OF

Required to know its statutes. Lev. 10:11.
Required to keeps its statutes. Deu. 16:12.
Required to attend its worship. Exo. 23:17.
Separated from, while unclean. Lev. 13:46. Lev. 15:31. Num. 5:2-4.

Excommunicated for heavy offences. Num. 15:30, 31. Num. 19:20.
Persons excluded from. Exo. 12:48. Deu. 23:1-4. Eze. 44:7, 9.
A type of the church of Christ. Gal. 4:24-26. Heb. 12:23.

Circumcision.

Instituted by God. Gen. 17:9, 10.
Described. Gen. 17:11. Exo. 4:25.
Enforced by the law. Lev. 12:3, with Jno. 7:22.
CALLED THE

Covenant of circumcision. Acts 7:8.
Circumcision in the flesh. Eph. 2:11.
Concision. Phi. 3:2.

A painful and bloody rite. Exo. 4:26. Jos. 5:8.
Promises to Abraham previous to. Rom. 4:9, 13.
A seal of the covenant. Gen. 17:11. Rom. 4:11.
Introductory Jewish sacrament. Gal. 5:3.
Outward sign of. Rom. 2:28.
Inward grace. Rom. 2:29.
Necessary to enjoying the privileges of the Jewish Church. Exo. 12:48. Eze. 44:7.
WAS PERFORMED

On males home-born and bought. Gen. 17:12, 13.
On the eighth day. Gen. 17:12. Lev. 12:3.
Even on the sabbath day. Jno. 7:22, 23.
With knives of flint. Exo. 4:25. Jos. 5:3. (marg.)
By the heads of families. Gen. 17:23. Exo. 4:25.
By persons in authority. Jos. 5:3.
In the presence of the family, &c. Luke 1:58-61.

Accompanied with naming the child. Gen. 21:3, 4. Luke 1:59. Luke 2:21.
First performed on Abraham and his family. Gen. 17:24-27.
Not performed in the wilderness. Jos. 5:5.
Performed by Joshua at Gilgal. Jos. 5:2, 7.
Punishment for neglecting. Gen. 17:14. Exo. 4:24, 26.
Without faith, vain. Rom. 3:30. Gal. 5:6.
Without obedience, vain. Rom. 2:25. 1 Cor. 7:19.
THE JEWS

Denominated by. Acts 10:45. Gal. 2:9.
Held it unlawful to intermarry with those not of the. Gen. 34:14. Jud. 14:3.
Held no intercourse with those not of the. Acts 10:28. Acts 11:3. Gal. 2:12.
Despised as unclean those not of the. 1 Sam. 14:6. 1 Sam. 17:26. Mat. 15:26, 27. Eph. 2:11.

Sometimes performed on slain enemies. 1 Sam. 18:25-27. 2 Sam. 3:14.
Abolished by the gospel. Eph. 2:11, 15. Col. 3:11.
Performed on Timothy as a matter or expediency because of the Jews. Acts 16:3.
Necessity of, denied by Paul. Gal. 2:3-5.
Necessity of, asserted by false teachers. Acts 15:24. Gal. 6:12. Tit. 1:10.
Trusting to, a denial of Christ. Gal. 3:3, 4, with Gal. 5:3, 4.
Paul denounced for opposing. Acts 21:21.
Saints the true spiritual. Phi. 3:3. Col. 2:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Readiness to hear and obey. Jer. 6:10.
Purity of heart. Deu. 10:16. Deu. 30:6.
Purity of speech. Exo. 6:12.

Cities.

First mention of. Gen. 4:17.
Designed for habitations. Psa. 107:7, 36.
Often built to perpetuate a name. Gen. 11:4.
Often founded and enlarged by blood and rapine. Mic. 3:10. Hab. 2:12.
BUILT

Of brick and slime. Gen. 11:3.
Of stone and wood. Psa. 102:14. Eze. 26:12.
Of brick and mortar. Exo. 1:11, 14.
On solid foundations. Ezr. 6:3. Rev. 21:14.
With compactness. Psa. 122:3.
Often of a square form. Rev. 21:16.
Beside rivers. Psa. 46:4. Psa. 137:1.
On hills. Mat. 5:14. Luke 4:29. Rev. 17:9.
In plains. Gen. 11:2, 4. Gen. 13:12.
In desert places. 2 Chr. 8:4. Psa. 107:35, 36.
In pleasant situations. 2 Kin. 2:19. Psa. 48:2.

Arranged in streets and lanes. Num. 22:39. (marg.) Zec. 8:5. Luke 14:21.
Entered through gates. Gen. 34:24. Neh. 13:19, 22.
Surrounded with walls. Deu. 1:28. Deu. 3:5.
Often fortified by nature. Psa. 125:2. Isa. 33:16.
Often fortified by art. 2 Chr. 11:5-10, 23. Psa. 48:12, 13. Jer. 4:5. Dan. 11:15.
Sometimes had suburbs. Num. 35:2. Jos. 21:3.
WERE CALLED AFTER

The family of the founder. Gen. 4:17. Jud. 18:29.
The proprietor of the land. 1 Kin. 16:24.
The country in which built. Dan. 4:29, 30.

Numerous. Jos. 15:21. 1 Chr. 2:22. Jer. 2:28.
Densely inhabited. Jon. 4:11. Nah. 3:8.
Often great and goodly. Gen. 10:12. Deu. 6:10. Dan. 4:30. Jon. 3:3.
Often of great antiquity. Gen. 10:11, 12.
Often insignificant. Gen. 19:20. Ecc. 9:14.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF;

Royal. Num. 21:26. Jos. 10:2. 2 Sam. 12:26.
Fenced. Jos. 10:20. Isa. 36:1.
Treasure. Exo. 1:11.
Commercial. Isa. 23:11. Eze. 27:3.
Chariot. 2 Chr. 1:14. 2 Chr. 9:25.
Store. 2 Chr. 8:4, 6.
Levitical. Lev. 25:32, 33. Num. 35:7, 8.
Refuge. Num. 35:6.

Inhabitants of, called citizens. Acts 21:39.
Prosperity of, increased by commerce. Gen. 49:13, with Deu. 33:18, 19. Eze. 28:5.
Artificial mode of supplying water to. 2 Kin. 18:17. 2 Kin. 20:20.
Infested by dogs. 1 Kin. 14:11. Psa. 59:6, 14.
Under governors. 2 Chr. 33:14. 2 Cor. 11:32.
Provided with judges. Deu. 16:18. 2 Chr. 19:5.
Protected at night by watchmen. Psa. 127:1. So. of Sol. 5:7. Isa. 21:11.
Furnished with stores. 2 Chr. 11:11, 12.
Garrisoned in war. 2 Chr. 17:2, 19.
Often had citadels. Jud. 9:51.
A great defence to a country. 2 Chr. 11:5.
Afforded refuge in times of danger. Jer. 8:14-16.
Often deserted on the approach of an enemy. 1 Sam. 31:7. Jer. 4:29.
WERE FREQUENTLY

Stormed. Jos. 8:3-7. Jud. 9:44.
Besieged. Deu. 28:52. 2 Kin. 19:24, 25.
Pillaged. Isa. 13:16. Jer. 20:5.
Wasted by pestilence. 1 Sam. 5:11.
Wasted by famine. Jer. 52:6. Amos 4:6.
Depopulated. Isa. 17:9. Eze. 26:19.
Burned. Jud. 20:38, 40. Isa. 1:7.
Made heaps of ruins. Isa. 25:2.
Razed and sown with salt. Jud. 9:45.

Difficulty of taking, alluded to. Pro. 18:19. Jer. 1:18, 19.
Perishable nature of. Heb. 13:14.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Saints. Mat. 5:14.
Visible church. So. of Sol. 3:2, 3. Rev. 11:2.
Church triumphant. Rev. 21:2. Rev. 22:19.
Heavenly inheritance. Heb. 11:16.
The apostacy. Rev. 16:10. Rev. 17:18.
Riches. Pro. 10:15.

Cities of Refuge.

Design of. Exo. 21:13. Num. 35:11. Jos. 20:3.
Names &c. of. Deu. 4:41-43. Jos. 20:7, 8.
REQUIRED TO BE

Easy of access. Deu. 19:3. Isa. 62:10.
Open to all manslayers. Jos. 20:4.

Strangers might take advantage of. Num. 35:15.
THOSE ADMITTED TO,

Were put on their trial. Num. 35:12, 24.
Not protected outside of. Num. 35:26, 27.
Obliged to remain in, until the high priest's death. Num. 35:25, 28.

Afforded no asylum to murderers. Exo. 21:14. Num. 35:16-21.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Christ. Psa. 91:2. Isa. 25:4.
Of the hope of the gospel. Heb. 6:18.
(The way to,) of Christ. Isa. 35:8. Jno. 14:6.

Clouds.

Formed from the sea. 1 Kin. 18:44. Amos 9:6.
Are the garment of the sea. Job 38:9.
GOD

Established. Pro. 8:28.
Balanced in the air. Job 37:16.
Disposed in order. Job 37:15.
Brings over the earth. Gen. 9:14.
Binds up. Job 26:8.
Spreads out. Job 26:9.
Scatters. Job 37:11.

Power and wisdom of God exhibited in forming. Psa. 135:6, 7. Psa. 147:5, 8. Jer. 10:13. Jer. 51:16.
Power and wisdom of God exhibited in condensing. Job 36:27, 28. Job 37:10, 11. Pro. 3:20.
Made for the glory of God. Psa. 148:4.
CALLED THE

Clouds of heaven. Dan. 7:13. Mat. 24:30.
Windows of heaven. Gen. 7:11. Isa. 24:18.
Bottles of heaven. Job 38:37.
Chambers of God. Psa. 104:3, 13.
Waters above the firmament. Gen. 1:7.
Dust of God's feet. Nah. 1:3.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF, MENTIONED;

Often cover the heavens. Psa. 147:8.
Often obscure the sun, &c. Job 36:32. Eze. 32:7.
Often dispersed by the wind. Hos. 13:3.
USES OF;

To give rain. Jud. 5:4. Psa. 104:13, 14.
To supply dew. Pro. 3:20. Isa. 18:4.
To moderate heat. Isa. 25:5.

From the west, bring rain. Luke 12:54.
Though small, often bring much rain. 1 Kin. 18:44, 45.
Thunder and lightning come from. Psa. 77:17, 18.
The rainbow appears in. Gen. 9:13, 14.
Frequently the instrument of God's judgments. Gen. 7:11, 12. Job 37:13. Psa. 77:17.
MAN

Ignorant of the spreading of. Job 36:29.
Ignorant of the disposing of. Job 37:15.
Ignorant of the balancing of. Job 37:16.
Cannot number. Job 38:37.
Cannot cause to rain. Job 38:34.
Cannot stay. Job 38:37.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of multitudes of persons. Isa. 60:8. Heb. 12:1.
Of hostile armies. Jer. 4:13. Eze. 38:9, 16.
Of sins of men. Isa. 44:22.
Of judgments of God. Lam. 2:1. Eze. 30:3. Eze. 34:12. Joel 2:2.
Of unsearchableness of God. 2 Sam. 22:12. Psa. 97:2. Eze. 1:4.
(Riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God. Psa. 104:3. Isa. 19:1.
(Passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites. Hos. 6:4. Hos. 13:3.
(Without water,) of false teachers. Jude 12 v.
(Carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers. 2 Pet. 2:17.
(Without rain,) of the fraudulent. Pro. 25:14.
(A morning without,) of wise rulers. 2 Sam. 23:3, 4.
(When seasonable,) of the favor of good rulers. Pro. 16:15.

Cloud of Glory.

First manifestation of. Exo. 13:20, 21.
CALLED

The cloud. Exo. 34:5.
Pillar of cloud and pillar of fire. Exo. 13:22.
Cloudy pillar. Exo. 33:9, 10.
Cloud of the Lord. Num. 10:34.
The presence of God. Exo. 33:14, 15.

God's glory manifested in. Exo. 16:10. Exo. 40:35.
God came down in. Exo. 34:5. Num. 11:25.
God spoke from. Exo. 24:16. Psa. 99:7.
WAS DESIGNED TO

Regulate the movements of Israel. Exo. 40:36, 37. Num. 9:17-23.
Guide Israel. Exo. 13:21. Neh. 9:19.
Shew light to Israel. Psa. 78:14. Psa. 105:39.
Defend Israel. Exo. 14:19. Psa. 105:39.
Cover the tabernacle. Exo. 40:34. Num. 9:15.

Was dark to the enemies of Israel. Exo. 14:20.
Was the Shekinah over the mercy-seat. Lev. 16:2.
Continued during the journeyings of Israel. Exo. 13:22. Exo. 40:38.
Manifested in the temple of Solomon. 1 Kin. 8:10, 11. 2 Chr. 5:13. Eze. 10:4.
SPECIAL APPEARANCES OF;

At the murmuring for bread. Exo. 16:10.
At giving of the law. Exo. 19:9, 16. Exo. 24:16-18.
At sedition of Aaron and Miriam. Num. 12:5.
At the murmuring of Israel on the report of the spies. Num. 14:10.
At the rebellion of Korah, &c. Num. 16:19.
At the murmuring of Israel on account of Korah's death. Num. 16:42.
At Christ's transfiguration. Mat. 17:5.
At Christ's ascension. Acts 1:9.

Our Lord shall make His second appearance in. Luke 21:27. Acts 1:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The glory of Christ. Rev. 10:1.
The protection of the church. Isa. 4:5.

Commandments, The Ten.

Spoken by God. Exo. 20:1. Deu. 5:4, 22.
Written by God. Exo. 32:16. Exo. 34:1, 28. Deu. 4:13. Deu. 10:4.
Enumerated. Exo. 20:3-17.
Summed up by Christ. Mat. 22:35-40.
Law of, is spiritual. Mat. 5:28. Rom. 7:14. (See Law of God.)

Commerce.

The barter of one commodity for another. 1 Kin. 5:8, with 11 v.
The exchange of commodities for money. 1 Kin. 10:28, 29.
CALLED

Trade. Gen. 34:10. Mat. 25:16.
Traffic. Gen. 42:34. Eze. 17:4.
Buying and selling. Jas. 4:13.

ARTICLES OF, CALLED

Merchandise. Eze. 26:12. Mat. 22:5.
Wares. Jer. 10:17. Eze. 27:16. Jon. 1:5.

PERSONS ENGAGED IN, CALLED

Merchants. Gen. 37:28. Pro. 31:24.
Chapmen. 2 Chr. 9:14.
Traffickers. Isa. 23:8.
Sellers and buyers. Isa. 24:2.

Carried on in fairs, &c. Eze. 27:12, 19. Mat. 11:16.
Inland, by caravans. Job 6:19. Isa. 21:13.
Maritime, by ships. 2 Chr. 8:18. 2 Chr. 9:21.
Persons of distinction engaged in. Isa. 23:8.
Increased the wealth of nations and individuals. 2 Chr. 9:20-22. Pro. 31:14-18. Eze. 28:4, 5.
CARRIED ON BY

Ishmaelites. Gen. 37:25.
Egyptians. Gen. 42:2-34.
Ethiopians. Isa. 45:14.
Ninevites. Nah. 3:16.
Syrians. Eze. 27:16, 18.
People of Tarshish. Eze. 27:25.
People of Tyre. Eze. 28:5, 13, 16.
Jews. Eze. 27:17.

OF THE JEWS

Under strict laws. Lev. 19:36, 37. Lev. 25:14, 17.
Commenced after their settlement in Canaan. Gen. 49:13, with Jud. 5:17.
Greatly extended by Solomon. 1 Kin. 9:26, 27. 2 Chr. 9:21.
Checked in Jehoshaphat's time. 1 Kin. 22:48, 49.

Success in, led to pride, &c. Eze. 28:2, 16-18.
Evil practices connected with. Pro. 20:14. Eze. 22:13. Hos. 12:7.
Denunciations connected with abuses of. Isa. 23:11. Eze. 7:12, 13. Eze. 27:32-36. Eze. 28:16-18.
ARTICLES OF;

Blue cloth. Eze. 27:24.
Brass. Eze. 27:13.
Corn. 1 Kin. 5:11. Eze. 27:17.
Cattle. Eze. 27:21.
Chests of rich apparel. Eze. 27:24.
Chariots. 1 Kin. 10:29.
Clothes for chariots. Eze. 27:20.
Embroidery. Eze. 27:16, 24.
Gold. 2 Chr. 8:18.
Honey. Eze. 27:17.
Horses. 1 Kin. 10:29. Eze. 27:14.
Ivory. 2 Chr. 9:21. Eze. 27:15.
Iron and steel. Eze. 27:12, 19.
Land. Gen. 23:13-16. Ruth 4:3.
Lead. Eze. 27:12.
Linen. 1 Kin. 10:28.
Oil. 1 Kin. 5:11. Eze. 27:17.
Perfumes. So. of Sol. 3:6.
Precious stones. Eze. 27:16, 22. Eze. 28:13, 16.
Purple. Eze. 27:16.
Slaves. Gen. 37:28, 36. Deu. 24:7.
Silver. 2 Chr. 9:21.
Timber. 1 Kin. 5:6, 8.
Tin. Eze. 27:12.
White wool. Eze. 27:18.
Wine. 2 Chr. 2:15. Eze. 27:18.

Illustrative of intercourse with the apostacy. Rev. 18:3-19.

Communion of Saints.

According to the prayer of Christ. Jno. 17:20, 21.
IS WITH

God. 1 Jno. 1:3.
Saints in heaven. Heb. 12:22-24.
Each other. Gal. 2:9. 1 Jno. 1:3, 7.

God marks, with his approval. Mal. 3:16.
Christ is present in. Mat. 18:20.
In public and social worship. Psa. 34:3. Psa. 55:14. Acts 1:14. Heb. 10:25.
In the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10:17.
In holy conversation. Mal. 3:16.
In prayer for each other. 2 Cor. 1:11. Eph. 6:18.
In exhortation. Col. 3:16. Heb. 10:25.
In mutual comfort and edification. 1 The. 4:18. 1 The. 5:11.
In mutual sympathy and kindness. Rom. 12:15. Eph. 4:32.
Delight of. Psa. 16:3. Psa. 42:4. Psa. 133:1-3. Rom. 15:32.
Exhortation to. Eph. 4:1-3.
Opposed to communion with the wicked. 2 Cor. 6:14-17. Eph. 5:11.
Exemplified. Jonathan, 1 Sam. 23:16. David, Psa. 119:63. Daniel, Dan. 2:17, 18. Apostles, Acts 1:14. The Primitive Church, Acts 2:42. Acts 5:12. Paul, Acts 20:36-38.

Communion of the Lord's Supper.

Prefigured. Exo. 12:21-28. 1 Cor. 5:7, 8.
Instituted. Mat. 26:26. 1 Cor. 11:23.
Object of. Luke 22:19. 1 Cor. 11:24, 26.
Is the communion of the body and blood of Christ. 1 Cor. 10:16.
Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in. Mat. 26:27. 1 Cor. 11:26.
Self-examination commanded before partaking of. 1 Cor. 11:28, 31.
Newness of heart and life necessary to the worthy partaking of. 1 Cor. 5:7, 8.
Partakers of, be wholly separate unto God. 1 Cor. 10:21.
Was continually partaken of, by the Primitive Church. Acts 2:42. Acts 20:7.
UNWORTHY PARTAKERS OF

Are guilty of the body and blood of Christ. 1 Cor. 11:27.
Discern not the Lord's body. 1 Cor. 11:29.
Are visited with judgments. 1 Cor. 11:30.

Communion with God.

Is communion with the Father. 1 Jno. 1:3.
Is communion with the Son. 1 Cor. 1:9. 1 Jno. 1:3. Rev. 3:20.
Is communion with the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12:13. 2 Cor. 13:14. Phi. 2:1.
Reconciliation must precede. Amos 3:3.
Holiness essential to. 2 Cor. 6:14-16.
Promised to the obedient. Jno. 14:23.
SAINTS

Desire. Psa. 42:1. Phi. 1:23.
Have, in meditation. Psa. 63:5, 6.
Have, in prayer. Phi. 4:6. Heb. 4:16.
Have, in the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10:16.
Should always enjoy. Psa. 16:8. Jno. 14:16-18.

Exemplified. Enoch, Gen. 5:24. Noah, Gen. 6:9. Abraham, Gen. 18:33. Jacob, Gen. 32:24-29. Moses, Exo. 33:11-23.

Compassion and Sympathy.

Christ set an example of. Luke 19:41, 42.
Exhortation to. Rom. 12:15. 1 Pet. 3:8.
EXERCISE TOWARDS

The afflicted. Job 6:14. Heb. 13:3.
The chastened. Isa. 22:4. Jer. 9:1.
Enemies. Psa. 35:13.
The poor. Pro. 19:17.
The weak. 2 Cor. 11:29. Gal. 6:2.
Saints. 1 Cor. 12:25, 26.

Inseparable from love to God. 1 Jno. 3:17. Jno. 4:20.
MOTIVES TO

The compassion of God. Mat. 13:27, 33.
The sense of our infirmities. Heb. 5:2.

The wicked made to feel, for saints. Psa. 106:46.
Promise to those who show. Pro. 19:17. Mat. 10:42.
Illustrated. Luke 10:33. Luke 15:20.
Exemplified. Pharaoh's Daughter, Exo. 2:6. Shobi, &c. 2 Sam. 17:27-29. Elijah, 1 Kin. 17:18, 19. Nehemiah, Neh. 1:4. Job's friends, Job 2:11. Job, Job 30:25. David, Psa. 35:13, 14. Jews, Jno. 11:19. Paul, 1 Cor. 9:22.

Compassion and Sympathy of Christ, The.

Necessary to his priestly office. Heb. 5:2, with verse 7.
MANIFESTED FOR THE

Weary and heavy-laden. Mat. 11:28-30.
Weak in faith. Isa. 40:11. Isa. 42:3. with Mat. 12:20.
Tempted. Heb. 2:18.
Afflicted. Luke 7:13. Jno. 11:33, 35.
Diseased. Mat. 14:14. Mar. 1:41.
Poor. Mar. 8:2.
Perishing sinners. Mat. 9:36. Luke 19:41. Jno. 3:16.

An encouragement to prayer. Heb. 4:15.

Condemnation.

The sentence of God against sin. Mat. 25:41.
Universal, caused by the offence of Adam. Rom. 5:12, 16, 18.
Inseparable consequence of sin. Pro. 12:2. Rom. 6:23.
INCREASED BY

Impenitence. Mat. 11:20-24.
Unbelief. Jno. 3:18, 19.
Pride. 1 Tim. 3:6.
Oppression. Jas. 5:1-5.
Hypocrisy. Mat. 23:14.

Conscience testifies to the justice of. Job 9:20. Rom. 2:1. Tit. 3:11.
The law testifies to the justice of. Rom. 3:19.
According to men's deserts. Mat. 12:37. 2 Cor. 11:15.
Saints are delivered from, by Christ. Jno. 3:18. Jno. 5:24. Rom. 8:1, 33, 34.
Of the wicked, an example. 2 Pet. 2:7. Jude 7.
Chastisements are designed to rescue us from. Psa. 94:12, 13. 1 Cor. 11:32.
Apostates ordained to. Jude 4.
Unbelievers remain under. Jno. 3:18, 36.
The law is the ministration of. 2 Cor. 3:9.

Conduct, Christian.

Believing God. Mar. 11:22. Jno. 14:11, 12.
Fearing God. Ecc. 12:13. 1 Pet. 2:17.
Loving God. Deu. 6:5. Mat. 22:37.
Following God. Eph. 5:1. 1 Pet. 1:15, 16.
Obeying God. Luke 1:6. 1 Jno. 5:3.
Rejoicing in God. Psa. 33:1. Hab. 3:18.
Believing in Christ. Jno. 6:29. 1 Jno. 3:23.
Loving Christ. Jno. 21:15. 1 Pet. 1:7, 8.
Following the example of Christ. Jno. 13:15. 1 Pet. 2:21-24.
Obeying Christ. Jno. 14:21. Jno. 15:14.
LIVING

To Christ. Rom. 14:8. 2 Cor. 5:15.
Unto righteousness. Mic. 6:8. Rom. 6:18. 1 Pet. 2:24.
Soberly, righteously, and godly. Tit. 2:12.

WALKING

Honestly. 1 The. 4:12.
Worthy of God. 1 The. 2:12.
Worthy of the Lord. Col. 1:10.
In the Spirit. Gal. 5:25.
After the Spirit. Rom. 8:1.
In newness of life. Rom. 6:4.
Worthy of vocation. Eph. 4:1.
As children of light. Eph. 5:8.

Rejoicing in Christ. Phi. 3:1. Phi. 4:4.
Loving one another. Jno. 15:12. Rom. 12:10. 1 Cor. 13:1-13. Eph. 5:2. Heb. 13:1.
Striving for the faith. Phi. 1:27. Jude 3.
Putting away all sin. 1 Cor. 5:7. Heb. 12:1.
Abstaining from all appearance of evil. 1 The. 5:22.
Perfecting holiness. Mat. 5:48. 2 Cor. 7:1. 2 Tim. 3:17.
Hating defilement. Jude 23.
Following after that which is good. Phi. 4:8. 1 The. 5:15. 1 Tim. 6:11.
Overcoming the world. 1 Jno. 5:4, 5.
Adorning the gospel. Mat. 5:16. Tit. 2:10.
Showing a good example. 1 Tim. 4:12. 1 Pet. 2:12. Tit. 2:7.
Abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Cor. 15:58. 2 Cor. 8:7. 1 The. 4:1.
Shunning the wicked. Psa. 1:1. 2 The. 3:6.
Controlling the body. 1 Cor. 9:27. Col. 3:5.
Subduing the temper. Eph. 4:26. Jas. 1:19.
Submitting to injuries. Mat. 5:39-41. 1 Cor. 6:7.
Forgiving injuries. Mat. 6:14. Rom. 12:20.
Living peaceably with all. Rom. 12:18. Heb. 12:14.
Visiting the afflicted. Mat. 25:36. Jas. 1:27.
Doing as we would be done by. Mat. 7:12. Luke 6:31.
Sympathizing with others. Gal. 6:2. 1 The. 5:14.
Honoring others. Psa. 15:4. Rom. 12:10.
Fulfilling domestic duties. Eph. 6:1-8. 1 Pet. 3:1-7.
Submitting to Authorities. Rom. 13:1-7.
Being liberal to others. Acts 20:35. Rom. 12:13.
Being contented. Phi. 4:11. Heb. 13:5.
Blessedness of maintaining. Psa. 1:1-3. Psa. 19:9-11. Psa. 50:23. Mat. 5:3-12. Jno. 15:10. Jno. 7:17.

Confessing Christ.

Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to. 1 Cor. 12:3. 1 Jno. 4:2.
A test of being saints. 1 Jno. 2:23. 1 Jno. 4:2, 3.
An evidence of union with God. 1 Jno. 4:15.
Necessary to salvation. Rom. 10:9, 10.
Ensures His confessing us. Mat. 10:32.
The fear of man prevents. Jno. 7:13. Jno. 12:42, 43.
Persecution should not prevent us from. Mar. 8:35. 2 Tim. 2:12.
Must be connected with faith. Rom. 10:9.
Consequences of not. Mat. 10:33.
Exemplified. Nathanael, Jno. 1:49. Peter, Jno. 6:68, 69. Acts 2:22-36. Man born blind, Jno. 9:25, 33. Martha, Jno. 11:27. Peter and John, Acts 4:7-12. Apostles, Acts 5:29-32, 42. Stephen, Acts 7:52, 59. Paul, Acts 9:29. Timothy, 1 Tim. 6:12. John, Rev. 1:9. Church in Pergamos, Rev. 2:13. Martyrs, Rev. 20:4.

Confession of Sin.

God requires. Lev. 5:5. Hos. 5:15.
God regards. Job 33:27, 28. Dan. 9:20, &c.
Exhortation to. Jos. 7:19. Jer. 3:13. Jas. 5:16.
Promises to. Lev. 26:40-42. Pro. 28:13.
SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED WITH

Submission to punishment. Lev. 26:41. Neh. 9:33. Ezra 9:13.
Prayer for forgiveness. 2 Sam. 24:10. Psa. 25:11. Psa. 51:1. Jer. 14:7-9, 20.
Self-abasement. Isa. 64:5, 6. Jer. 3:25.
Godly sorrow. Psa. 38:18. Lam. 1:20.
Forsaking sin. Pro. 28:13.
Restitution. Num. 5:6, 7.

Should be full and unreserved. Psa. 32:5. Psa. 51:3. Psa. 106:6.
Followed by pardon. Psa. 32:5. 1 Jno. 1:9.
Illustrated. Luke 15:21. Luke 18:13.
Exemplified. Aaron, Num. 12:11. Israelites, Num. 21:6, 7. 1 Sam. 7:6. 12:19. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:24. David, 2 Sam. 24:10. Ezra, Ezr. 9:6. Nehemiah, Neh. 1:6, 7. Levites, Neh. 9:4, 33, 34. Job, Job 7:20. Daniel, Dan. 9:4. Peter, Luke 5:8. Thief, Luke 23:41.

Conscience.

Witnesses in man. Pro. 20:27. Rom. 2:15.
Accuses of sin. Gen. 42:21. 2 Sam. 24:10. Mat. 27:3. Acts 2:37.
We should have the approval of. Job 27:6. Acts 24:16. Rom. 9:1. Rom. 14:22.
The blood of Christ alone can purify. Heb. 9:14. Heb. 10:2-10, 22.
Keep the faith in purity of. 1 Tim. 1:19. 1 Tim. 3:9.
Of saints, pure and good. Heb. 13:18. 1 Pet. 3:16, 21.
Submit to authority for. Rom. 13:5.
Suffer patiently for. 1 Pet. 2:19.
Testimony of, a source of joy. 2 Cor. 1:12. 1 Jno. 3:21.
Of others, not to be offended. Rom. 14:21. 1 Cor. 10:28-32.
Ministers should commend themselves to that of their people. 2 Cor. 4:2. 2 Cor. 5:11.
Of the wicked, seared. 1 Tim. 4:2.
Of the wicked, defiled. Tit. 1:15.
Without spiritual illumination, a false guide. Acts 23:1. Acts 26:9.

Contempt.

Sin of. Job 31:13, 14. Pro. 14:21.
Folly of. Pro. 11:12.
A characteristic of the wicked. Pro. 18:3. Isa. 5:24. 2 Tim. 3:3.
FORBIDDEN TOWARDS

Parents. Pro. 23:22.
Christ's little ones. Mat. 18:10.
Weak brethren. Rom. 14:3.
Young ministers. 1 Cor. 16:11.
Believing masters. 1 Tim. 6:2.
The poor. Jas. 2:1-3.

Self-righteousness prompts to. Isa. 65:5. Luke 18:9, 11.
Pride and prosperity prompt to. Psa. 123:4.
Ministers should give no occasion for. 1 Tim. 4:12.
Of ministers, is a despising of God. Luke 10:16. 1 The. 4:8.
TOWARDS THE CHURCH

Often turned into respect. Isa. 60:14.
Often punished. Eze. 28:26.

Causes saints to cry unto God. Neh. 4:4. Psa. 123:3.
THE WICKED EXHIBIT TOWARDS

Christ. Psa. 22:6. Isa. 53:3. Mat. 27:29.
Saints. Psa. 119:141.
Authorities. 2 Pet. 2:10. Jude 8.
Parents. Pro. 15:5, 20.
The afflicted. Job 19:18.
The poor. Psa. 14:6. Ecc. 9:16.

Saints sometimes guilty of. Jas. 2:6.
Exemplified. Hagar, Gen. 16:4. Children of Belial, 1 Sam. 10:27. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25:10, 11. Michal, 2 Sam. 6:16. Sanballat, &c. Neh. 2:19. Neh. 4:2, 3. False teachers, 2 Cor. 10:10.

Contentment.

With godliness is great gain. Psa. 37:16. 1 Tim. 6:6.
SAINTS SHOULD EXHIBIT

In their respective callings. 1 Cor. 7:20.
With appointed wages. Luke 3:14.
With what things they have. Heb. 13:5.
With food and raiment. 1 Tim. 6:8.

God's promises should lead to. Heb. 13:5.
The wicked want. Isa. 5:8. Ecc. 5:10.
Exemplified. Barzillai, 2 Sam. 19:33-37. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 4:13. David, Psa. 16:6. Agur, Pro. 30:8, 9. Paul, Phi. 4:11, 12.

Conversion.

By God. 1 Kin. 18:37. Jno. 6:44. Acts 21:19.
By Christ. Acts 3:26. Rom. 15:18.
By the power of the Holy Ghost. Pro. 1:23.
Is of grace. Acts 11:21, with verse 23.
Follows repentance. Acts 3:19. Acts 26:20.
Is the result of faith. Acts 11:21.
THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF

The scriptures. Psa. 19:7.
Ministers. Acts 26:18. 1 The. 1:9.
Self-examination. Psa. 119:59. Lam. 3:40.
Affliction. Psa. 78:34.

OF SINNERS, A CAUSE OF JOY.

To God. Eze. 18:23. Luke 15:32.
To saints. Acts 15:3. Gal. 1:23, 24.

Is necessary. Mat. 18:3.
Commanded. Job 36:10.
Exhortations to. Pro. 1:23. Isa. 31:6. Isa. 55:7. Jer. 3:7. Eze. 33:11.
Promises connected with. Neh. 1:9. Isa. 1:27. Jer. 3:14. Eze. 18:27.
Pray for. Psa. 80:7. Psa. 85:4. Jer. 31:18. Lam. 5:21.
Is accompanied by confession of sin, and prayer. 1 Kin. 8:35.
Danger of neglecting. Psa. 7:12. Jer. 44:5, 11. Eze. 3:19.
Duty of leading sinners to. Psa. 51:13.
Encouragement for leading sinners to. Dan. 12:3. Jas. 5:19, 20.
Of Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 2:2. Isa. 11:10. Isa. 60:5. Isa. 66:12.
Of Israel, predicted. Eze. 36:25-27.

Counsels and purposes of God, The.

Are great. Jer. 32:19.
Are wonderful. Isa. 28:29.
Are immutable. Psa. 33:11. Pro. 19:21. Jer. 4:28. Rom. 9:11. Heb. 6:17.
Are sovereign. Isa. 40:13, 14. Dan. 4:35.
Are eternal. Eph. 3:11.
Are faithfulness and truth. Isa. 25:1.
None can disannul. Isa. 14:27.
Shall be performed. Isa. 14:24. Isa. 46:11.
The sufferings and death of Christ were according to. Acts 2:23. Acts 4:28.
Saints called and saved according to. Rom. 8:28. 2 Tim. 1:9.
The union of all saints in Christ, is according to. Eph. 1:9, 10.
The works of God according to. Eph. 1:11.
Should be declared by ministers. Acts 20:27.
Attend to. Jer. 49:20. Jer. 50:45.
Secret not to be searched into. Deu. 29:29. Mat. 24:36. Acts 1:7.
THE WICKED

Understand not. Mic. 4:12.
Despise. Isa. 5:19.
Reject. Luke 7:30.

Courts of Justice.

Have authority from God. Rom. 13:1-5.
SUPERIOR COURT

Held first by Moses alone in the wilderness. Exo. 18:13-20.
Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites. Deu. 17:9, with Mal. 2:7.
Presided over by the governor or the high priest. Deu. 17:12. Jud. 4:4, 5.
Held at the seat of government. Deu. 17:8.
Decided on all appeals and difficult cases. Exo. 18:26. Deu. 1:17. Deu. 17:8, 9.
Decisions of, conclusive. Deu. 17:10, 11.

INFERIOR,

In all cities. Deu. 16:18. 2 Chr. 19:5-7.
Held at the gates. Gen. 34:20. Deu. 16:18. Deu. 21:19. Job 5:4.
Judges of, appointed by the governor. Exo. 18:21, 25. Deu. 1:9-15. 2 Sam. 15:3.
All minor cases decided by. Exo. 18:26. 2 Sam. 15:4.
All transfers of property made before. Gen. 23:17-20. Ruth 4:1, 2.
Re-established by Jehoshaphat. 2 Chr. 19:5-10.

Re-established by Ezra. Ezr. 7:25.
SANHEDRIM OR COURT OF THE SEVENTY

Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses. Exo. 24:9. Num. 11:16, 17, 24-30.
Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history. Luke 22:66. Jno. 11:47. Acts 5:27.
Consisted of chief priest, &c. Mat. 26:57, 59.
Presided over by high priest. Mat. 26:62-66.
Sat in high priest's palace. Mat. 26:57, 58.

OF THE ROMANS IN JUDEA

Presided over by the governor or deputy. Mat. 27:2, 11. Acts 18:12.
Place of, called the hall of judgment. Jno. 18:28, 33. Jno. 19:9.
Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion. Acts 18:14, 15.
Could alone award death. Jno. 18:31.
Never examined their own citizens by torture. Acts 22:25-29.
Appeals from, made to the emperor. Acts 25:11. Acts 26:32. Acts 28:19.

Generally held in the morning. Jer. 21:12. Mat. 27:1. Luke 22:66. Acts 5:21.
Sometimes held in synagogues. Mat. 10:17. Acts 22:19. Acts 26:11. Jas. 2:2. (Greek,)
PROVIDED WITH

Judges. Deu. 16:18.
Officers. Deu. 16:18. Mat. 5:25.
Tormentors or executioners. Mat. 18:34.

JUDGES OF,

Called elders. Deu. 25:7. 1 Sam. 16:4.
Called magistrates. Luke 12:58.
Rode often on white asses. Jud. 5:10.
To judge righteously. Lev. 19:15. Deu. 1:6.
To judge without respect of persons. Exo. 23:3, 6. Lev. 19:15. Deu. 1:17. Pro. 22:22.
To investigate every case. Deu. 19:18.
Not to take bribes. Exo. 23:8. Deu. 16:19.
To judge as for God. 2 Chr. 19:6, 7, 9.
To decide according to the law. Eze. 44:24.
To promote peace. Zec. 8:16.
Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes. Exo. 18:13. Jud. 5:10. Isa. 28:6. Mat. 27:19.
Examined the parties. Acts 24:8.
Conferred together before giving judgment. Acts 5:34-40. Acts 25:12. Acts 26:30, 31.
Pronounced the judgment of the court. Mat. 26:65, 66. Luke 23:24. Acts 5:40.

Both the accusers and accused required to appear before. Deu. 25:1. Acts 25:16.
CAUSES IN, WERE OPENED BY

The complainant. 1 Kin. 3:17-21. Acts 16:19-21.
An advocate. Acts 24:1.

THE ACCUSED

Stood before the judge. Num. 35:12. Mat. 27:11.
Permitted to plead their own cause. 1 Kin. 3:22. Acts 24:10. Acts 26:1.
Might have advocates. Pro. 31:8, 9. Isa. 1:17.
Exhorted to confess. Jos. 7:19.
Examined on oath. Lev. 5:1. Mat. 26:63.
Sometimes examined by torture. Acts 22:24, 29.
Sometimes treated with insult. Mat. 26:67. Jno. 18:22, 23. Acts 23:2, 3.
The evidence of two or more witnesses required in. Deu. 17:6. Deu. 19:15. Jno. 8:17. 2 Cor. 13:1.
Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment. Lev. 24:14.

False witnesses in to receive the punishment of the accused. Deu. 19:19.
Corruption and bribery often practised in. Isa. 10:1. Amos 5:12. Amos 8:6.
THE JUDGMENT OF,

Not given till accused was heard. Jno. 7:51.
Recorded in writing. Isa. 10:1. (marg.)
Immediately executed. Deu. 25:2. Jos. 7:25. Mar. 15:15-20.
Witnesses first to execute. Deu. 17:7. Acts 7:58.
Allusions to. Job 5:4. Psa. 127:5. Mat. 5:22.
Illustrative of the last judgment. Mat. 19:28. Rom. 14:10. 1 Cor. 6:2.

Covenants.

Agreements between two parties. Gen. 26:28. Dan. 11:6.
DESIGNED FOR

Establishing friendship. 1 Sam. 18:3.
Procuring assistance in war. 1 Kin. 15:18, 19.
Mutual protection. Gen. 26:28, 29. Gen. 31:50-52.
Establishing peace. Jos. 9:15, 16.
Promoting commerce. 1 Kin. 5:6-11.
Selling land. Gen. 23:14-16.

CONDITIONS OF,

Clearly specified. 1 Sam. 11:1, 2.
Conformed by oath. Gen. 21:23, 31. Gen. 26:31.
Witnessed. Gen. 23:17, 18. Ruth 4:9-11.
Written and sealed. Neh. 9:38. Neh. 10:1.

God often called to witness. Gen. 31:50, 53.
When confirmed, unalterable. Gal. 3:15.
Made by passing between the pieces of the divided sacrifices. Gen. 15:9-17. Jer. 34:18, 19.
Salt a sign of perpetuity in. Num. 18:19. 2 Chr. 13:5.
Ratified by joining hands. Pro. 11:21. Eze. 17:18.
Followed by a feast. Gen. 26:30. Gen. 31:54.
Presents given as tokens of. Gen. 21:27-30. 1 Sam. 18:3, 4.
Pillars raised in token of. Gen. 31:45, 46.
Names given to places where made. Gen. 21:31. Gen. 31:47-49.
THE JEWS

Forbidden to make, with the nations of Canaan. Exo. 23:32. Deu. 7:2.
Frequently made with other nations. 1 Kin. 5:12. 2 Kin. 17:4.
Condemned for making, with idolatrous nations. Isa. 30:2-5. Hos. 12:1.
Regarded, as sacred. Jos. 9:16-19. Psa. 15:4.

Violated by the wicked. Rom. 1:31. 2 Tim. 3:3.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the contract of marriage. Mal. 2:14.
Of God's promises to man. Gen. 9:9-11. Eph. 2:12.
Of the united determination of a people to serve God. 2 Kin. 11:17. 2 Chr. 15:12. Neh. 10:29.
Of good resolutions. Job 31:1.
(With death and hell,) of carnal security. Isa. 28:15, 18.
(With stones and beasts of the earth,) of peace and prosperity. Job 5:23. Hos. 2:18.

Covenant, The.

Christ, the substance of. Isa. 42:6. Isa. 49:8.
Christ, the Mediator of. Heb. 8:6. Heb. 9:15. Heb. 12:24.
Christ, the Messenger of. Mal. 3:1.
MADE WITH

Abraham. Gen. 15:7-18. Gen. 17:2-14. Luke 1:72-75. Acts 3:25. Gal. 3:16.
Isaac. Gen. 17:19, 21. Gen. 26:3, 4.
Jacob. Gen. 28:13, 14, with 1 Chr. 16:16, 17.
Israel. Exo. 6:4. Acts 3:25.
David. 2 Sam. 23:5. Psa. 89:3, 4.

Renewed under the gospel. Jer. 31:31-33. Rom. 11:27. Heb. 8:8-10, 13.
Fulfilled in Christ. Luke 1:68-79.
Confirmed in Christ. Gal. 3:17.
Ratified by the blood of Christ. Heb. 9:11-14, 16-23.
Is a covenant of peace. Isa. 54:9, 10. Eze. 34:25. Eze. 37:26.
Is unalterable. Psa. 89:34. Isa. 54:10. Isa. 59:21. Gal. 3:17.
Is everlasting. Psa. 111:9. Isa. 55:3. Isa. 61:8. Eze. 16:60-63. Heb. 13:20.
All saints interested in. Psa. 25:14. Psa. 89:29-37. Heb. 8:10.
The wicked have no interest in. Eph. 2:12.
Blessings connected with. Isa. 56:4-7. Heb. 8:10-12.
God is faithful to. Deu. 7:9. 1 Kin. 8:23. Neh. 1:5. Dan. 9:4.
God is ever mindful of. Psa. 105:8. Psa. 111:5. Luke 1:72.
Be mindful of. 1 Chr. 16:15.
Caution against forgetting. Deu. 4:23.
Plead, in prayer. Psa. 74:20. Jer. 14:21.
Punishment for despising. Heb. 10:29, 30.

Covetousness.

Comes from the heart. Mar. 7:22, 23.
Engrosses the heart. Eze. 33:31. 2 Pet. 2:14.
Is idolatry. Eph. 5:5. Col. 3:5.
Is the root of all evil. 1 Tim. 6:10.
Is never satisfied. Ecc. 5:10. Hab. 2:5.
Is vanity. Psa. 39:6. Ecc. 4:8.
IS INCONSISTENT

In saints. Eph. 5:3. Heb. 13:5.
Specially in ministers. 1 Tim. 3:3.

LEADS TO

Injustice and oppression. Pro. 28:20. Mic. 2:2.
Foolish and hurtful lusts. 1 Tim. 6:9.
Departure from the faith. 1 Tim. 6:10.
Lying. 2 Kin. 5:22-25.
Murder. Pro. 1:18, 19. Eze. 22:12.
Theft. Jos. 7:21.
Poverty. Pro. 28:22.
Misery. 1 Tim. 6:10.
Domestic affliction. Pro. 15:27.

Abhorred by God. Psa. 10:3.
Forbidden. Exo. 20:17.
A characteristic of the wicked. Rom. 1:29.
A characteristic of the slothful. Pro. 21:26.
Commended by the wicked alone. Psa. 10:3.
Hated by saints. Exo. 18:21. Acts 20:33.
To be mortified by saints. Col. 3:5.
Woe denounced against. Isa. 5:8. Hab. 2:9.
Punishment of. Job 20:15. Isa. 57:17. Jer. 22:17-19. Mic. 2:2, 3.
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6:10. Eph. 5:5.
Beware of. Luke 12:15.
Avoid those guilty of. 1 Cor. 5:11.
Pray against. Psa. 119:36.
Reward of those who hate. Pro. 28:16.
Shall abound in the last days. 2 Tim. 3:2. 2 Pet. 2:1-3.
Exemplified. Laban, Gen. 31:41. Achan, Jos. 7:21. Eli's sons, 1 Sam. 2:12-14. Samuel's sons, 1 Sam. 8:3. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:9, 19. Ahab, 1 Kin. 21:2, &c. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5:20-24. Nobles of the Jews, Neh. 5:7. Isa. 1:23. Jewish People, Isa. 56:11. Jer. 6:13. Babylon, Jer. 51:13. Young man, Mat. 19:22. Judas, Mat. 26:14, 15. Jno. 12:6. Pharisees, Luke 16:14. Ananias, &c. Acts 5:1-10. Felix, Acts 24:26. Balaam, 2 Pet. 2:15. Jude 11.

Creation.

The formation of things which had no previous existence. Rom. 4:17, with Heb. 11:3.
EFFECTED

By God. Gen. 1:1. Gen. 2:4, 5. Pro. 26:10.
By Christ. Jno. 1:3, 10. Col. 1:16.
By the Holy Ghost. Job 26:13. Psa. 104:30.
By the command of God. Psa. 33:9. Heb. 11:3.
In the beginning. Gen. 1:1. Mat. 24:21.
In six days. Exo. 20:11. Exo. 31:17.
According to God's purpose. Psa. 135:6.
For God's pleasure. Pro. 16:4. Rev. 4:11.
For Christ. Col. 1:16.

By faith we believe, to be God's work. Heb. 11:3.
ORDER OF;

First day, making light and dividing it from darkness. Gen. 1:3-5. 2 Cor. 4:6.
Second day, making the firmament or atmosphere, and separating the waters. Gen. 1:6-8.
Third day, separating the land from the water, and making it fruitful. Gen. 1:9-13.
Fourth day, placing the sun, moon, and stars to give light, &c. Gen. 1:14-19.
Fifth day, making birds, insects, and fishes. Gen. 1:20-23.
Sixth day, making beasts of the earth, and man. Gen. 1:24, 28.

God rested from, on the seventh day. Gen. 2:2, 3.
Approved of by God. Gen. 1:31.
A subject of joy to angels. Job 38:7.
EXHIBITS

The deity of God. Rom. 1:20.
The power of God. Isa. 40:26, 28. Rom. 1:20.
The glory and handiwork of God. Psa. 19:1.
The wisdom of God. Psa. 104:24. Psa. 136:5.
The goodness of God. Psa. 33:5.
God as the sole object of worship. Isa. 45:16, 18. Acts 17:24, 27.

Glorifies God. Psa. 145:10. Psa. 148:5.
God to be praised for. Neh. 9:6. Psa. 146:5, 6.
Leads to confidence. Psa. 124:8. Psa. 146:5, 6.
Insignificance of man seen from. Psa. 8:3, 4. Isa. 40:12, 17.
Groaneth because of sin. Rom. 8:22.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The new birth. 2 Cor. 5:17. Eph. 2:10.
Daily renewal of saints. Psa. 51:10. Eph. 4:24.
Renewal of the earth. Isa. 65:17. 2 Pet. 3:11, 13.

Creditors.

Defined. Philemon 18 v.
MIGHT DEMAND

Pledges. Deu. 24:10, 11. Pro. 22:27.
Security of others. Pro. 6:1. Pro. 22:26.
Mortgages on property. Neh. 5:3.

Bills or promissory notes. Luke 16:6, 7.
To return before sunset, garments taken in pledge. Exo. 22:26, 27. Deu. 24:12, 13. Eze. 18:7, 12.
PROHIBITED FROM

Taking millstones in pledge. Deu. 24:6.
Violently selecting pledges. Deu. 24:10.
Exacting usury from brethren. Exo. 22:25. Lev. 25:36, 37.

Exacting debts from brethren during sabbatical year. Deu. 15:2, 3.
Might take interest from strangers. Deu. 23:20.
Sometimes entirely remitted debts. Neh. 5:10-12. Mat. 18:27. Luke 7:42.
Often cruel in exacting debts. Neh. 5:7-9. Job 24:3-9. Mat. 18:28-30.
OFTEN EXACTED DEBTS

By selling the debtor or taking him for a servant. Mat. 18:25, with Exo. 21:2.
By selling the debtor's property. Mat. 18:25.
By selling the debtor's family. 2 Kin. 4:1. Job 24:9. Mat. 18:25.
By imprisonment. Mat. 5:25, 26. Mat. 18:34.
From the sureties. Pro. 11:15. Pro. 22:26, 27.

Were often defrauded. 1 Sam. 22:2. Luke 16:5-7.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

God's claim upon men. Mat. 5:25, 26, with Mat. 18:23, 35. Luke 7:41, 47.
The demands of the law. Gal. 5:3.

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