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

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Gad, The Tribe of.

Descended from Jacob's seventh son. Gen. 30:11.
Predictions respecting. Gen. 49:19. Deu. 33:20, 21.
PERSONS SELECTED FROM,

To number the people. Num. 1:14.
To spy out the land. Num. 13:15.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt. Num. 1:24, 25.
The rear of second division of Israel in their journeys. Num. 10:18-20.
Encamped south of the tabernacle under the standard of Reuben. Num. 2:10, 14.
Offering of, at the dedication. Num. 7:42-47.
Families of. Num. 26:15-17.
Strength of, on entering Canaan. Num. 26:18.
On Ebal, said amen to the curse. Deu. 27:13.
Sought and obtained its inheritance east of Jordan. Num. 32:1-33.
Bounds of its inheritance. Jos. 13:24-28.
Cities built by. Num. 32:34-36.
Assisted in conquest of Canaan. Jos. 4:12, 13.
After the conquest, returned home. Jos. 22:9.
Assisted in building the altar of witness, which excited the jealousy of Israel. Jos. 22:10-29.
Many from other tribes sought refuge with, from the Philistines. 1 Sam. 13:7.
Eleven of, swam the Jordan, and joined David in the hold. 1 Chr. 12:8-15.
Some of, at coronation of David. 1 Chr. 12:37, 38.
David appointed rulers over. 1 Chr. 26:32.
Spoiled the Hagarites. 1 Chr. 5:18-22.
Subdued by Hazael king of Syria. 2 Kin. 10:33.
Taken captive to Assyria. 2 Kin. 15:29, with 1 Chr. 5:22, 26.
Land of, seized by the Moabites and Ammonites. Jer. 48:18-24. Jer. 49:1.

Galilee.

Separated from Judea by Samaria. Jno. 4:3, 4.
Upper part of, called Galilee of the Gentiles. Isa. 9:1. Mat. 4:15.
Lake of Gennesaret, called the sea of. Mat. 15:29. Luke 5:1.
Kadesh the city of refuge for. Jos. 21:32.
INHABITANTS OF,

Called Galileans. Acts 2:7.
Used a peculiar dialect. Mat. 26:73. Mar. 14:70.
Despised by the Jews. Jno. 7:41, 52.
Opposed the Roman taxation. Acts 5:37.
Cruelly treated by Pilate. Luke 13:1.

Twenty cities of, given to Hiram. 1 Kin. 9:11.
Conquered by the Syrians. 1 Kin. 15:20.
Conquered by the Assyrians. 2 Kin. 15:29.
Jurisdiction of, granted to Herod by the Romans. Luke 3:1. Luke 23:6, 7.
Supplied Tyre, &c. with provisions. Acts 12:20.
CHRIST

Brought up in. Mat. 2:22. Luke 2:39, 51.
Despised as of. Mat. 26:69, with Jno. 7:52.
Chose His Apostles from. Mat. 4:18, 21. Jno. 1:43, 44. Acts 1:11.
Preaching in, predicted. Isa. 9:1, 2. Mat. 4:14, 15.
Preached throughout. Mar. 1:39. Luke 4:44.
Commenced, and wrought many miracles in. Mat. 4:23, 24. Mat. 15:29-31.
Kindly received in. Jno. 4:45.
Followed by the people of. Mat. 4:25.
Ministered to by women of. Mat. 27:55. Mar. 15:41. Luke 8:3.
Sought refuge in. Jno. 4:1, 3.
Appeared in, to His disciples after His resurrection. Mat. 26:32. Mat. 28:7.

MODERN TOWNS OF;

Accho or Ptolemais. Jud. 1:31.
Tiberias. Jno. 6:23.
Nazareth. Mat. 2:22, 23. Luke 1:26.
Cana. Jno. 2:1. Jno. 21:2.
Capernaum. Mat. 4:13.
Chorazin. Mat. 11:21.
Bethsaida. Mar. 6:45. Jno. 1:44.
Nain. Luke 7:11.
Cesarea. Acts 9:30. Acts 10:24.
Cesarea Philippi. Mat. 16:13. Mar. 8:27.
Christian churches established in. Acts 9:31.

Gardens.

Often made by the banks of rivers. Num. 24:6.
KINDS OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Herbs. Deu. 11:10. 1 Kin. 21:2.
Cucumbers. Isa. 1:8.
Fruit trees. Ecc. 2:5, 6.
Spices, &c. So. of Sol. 4:16. So. of Sol. 6:2.

Often enclosed. So. of Sol. 4:12.
Often refreshed by fountains. So. of Sol. 4:15.
Taken care of by gardeners. Jno. 20:15.
Lodges erected in. Isa. 1:8.
OFTEN USED FOR

Entertainments. So. of Sol. 5:1.
Retirement. Jno. 18:1.
Burial places. 2 Kin. 21:18, 26. Jno. 19:41.
Idolatrous worship. Isa. 1:29. Isa. 65:3.

Blasting of, a punishment. Amos 4:9.
Jews ordered to plant, in Babylon. Jer. 29:5, 28.
OF EDEN

Planted by the Lord. Gen. 2:8.
Called the garden of the Lord. Gen. 13:10.
Called the garden of God. Eze. 28:13.
Had every tree good for food. Gen. 2:9.
Watered by a river. Gen. 2:10-14.
Man placed in, to dress and keep. Gen. 2:8, 15.
Man driven from, after the fall. Gen. 3:23, 24.
Fertility of Canaan like. Gen. 13:10. Joel 2:3.
The future state of the Jews shall be like. Isa. 51:3. Eze. 36:35.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the church. So. of Sol. 5:1. So. of Sol. 6:2, 11.
(Enclosed,) of the pleasantness, fruitfulness, and security of the church. So. of Sol. 4:12.
(Well watered,) of spiritual prosperity of the church. Isa. 58:11. Jer. 31:12.
(When dried up,) of the wicked. Isa. 1:30.

Garments.

Origin of. Gen. 3:7, 21.
CALLED

MATERIALS USED FOR,

Not to be made of mixed materials. Deu. 22:11.
Of the sexes, not to be interchanged. Deu. 22:5.
COLORS OF, MENTIONED;

White. Ecc. 9:8.
Blue. Eze. 23:6.
Purple. Eze. 7:27. Luke 16:19.
Scarlet. 2 Sam. 1:24. Dan. 5:7.
Different colors. Gen. 37:3. 2 Sam. 13:18.

Were often fringed and bordered. Num. 15:38. Deu. 22:12.
Scribes and Pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of. Mat. 23:5.
Worn long and flowing. Luke 20:46. Rev. 1:13.
Girt up during employment. Luke 17:8. Jno. 13:4.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Hyke or upper garment. Deu. 24:13. Mat. 21:8.
Burnoose or cloak. Luke 6:29. 2 Tim. 4:13.
Tunic or coat. Jno. 19:23. Jno. 21:7.
Girdle. 1 Sam. 18:4. Acts 21:11.
Bonnet or hat. Lev. 8:13. Dan. 3:21.
Shoe or sandal. Exo. 3:5. Mar. 6:9.
Vail. Gen. 24:65.

Liable to plague and leprosy. Lev. 13:47-59.
Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness. Lev. 11:32. Num. 31:20.
OF THE RICH,

Of the finest materials. Mat. 11:8.
Gay. Jas. 2:2, 3.
Gorgeous. Luke 7:25. Acts 12:21.
Embroidered. Psa. 45:14. Eze. 16:18.
Perfumed. Psa. 45:8. So. of Sol. 4:11.
Multiplied and heaped up. Job 27:17. Isa. 3:22.
Often moth-eaten. Job 13:28. Jas. 5:2.

OF THE POOR,

Provided specially by God. Deu. 10:18.
Vile. Jas. 2:2.
Used as a covering by night. Deu. 24:13.
Not to be retained in pledge. Deu. 24:12, 13.

Grew old and wore out. Jos. 9:5. Psa. 102:26.
Of Israel preserved for forty years. Deu. 8:4.
Were often changed. Gen. 35:2. Gen. 41:14.
Of those slain with a sword not used. Isa. 14:19.
Given as a token of covenants. 1 Sam. 18:4.
Given as presents. Gen. 45:22. 2 Kin. 5:22.
Often rent in affliction. 2 Sam. 15:32. Ezr. 9:3, 5.
ILLUSTRATIVE

(White,) of righteousness. Mat. 28:3. Rev. 3:18.
(Rolled in blood,) of victory. Isa. 9:5.
(Washed in wine,) of abundance. Gen. 49:11.

Gates.

Design of. Isa. 62:10.
MADE OF

Brass. Psa. 107:16. Isa. 45:2.
Iron. Acts 12:10.

Often two-leaved. Isa. 45:1.
Fastened with bars of iron. Psa. 107:16. Isa. 45:2.
MADE TO

Cities. 1 Kin. 17:10.
Houses. Luke 16:20. Acts 12:14.
Temples. Acts 3:2.
Palaces. Est. 5:13.
Prisons. Acts 12:10.
Camps. Exo. 32:26.
Rivers. Nah. 2:6.

OF CITIES

Chief places of concourse. Pro. 1:21.
Courts of justice held at. Deu. 16:18. 2 Sam. 15:2. Pro. 22:22, 23.
Land sold at. Gen. 23:10, 16.
Land redeemed at. Ruth 4:1.
Markets held at. 2 Kin. 7:1, 18.
Proclamations made at. Pro. 1:21. Jer. 17:19.
Councils of state held at. 2 Chr. 18:9. Jer. 39:3.
Conferences held at. Gen. 34:20. 2 Sam. 3:27.
Public commendation given at. Pro. 31:23, 31.
Public censure passed at. Job 5:4. Isa. 29:21.
Shut at night-fall. Jos. 2:5. Neh. 13:19.
Chief points of attack in war. Jud. 5:8. Isa. 22:7. Eze. 21:15.
Battering rams used against. Eze. 21:22.
Experienced officers placed over. 2 Kin. 7:17.
Troops reviewed at, going to war. 2 Sam. 18:4.
Often razed and burned. Neh. 1:3. Lam. 2:9.
Idolatrous rites performed at. Acts 14:13.
Criminals punished at. Deu. 17:5. Jer. 20:2.
Custom of sitting at, in the evening, alluded to. Gen. 19:1.

OF THE TEMPLE

Called gates of Zion. Lam. 1:4.
Called gates of righteousness. Psa. 118:19.
Called gates of the Lord. Psa. 118:20.
Overlaid with gold. 2 Kin. 18:16.
One specially beautiful. Acts 3:2.
Levites the porters of. 2 Chr. 8:14. 2 Chr. 23:4.
Charge of, given by lot. 1 Chr. 26:13-19.
The treasury placed at. 2 Chr. 24:8. Mar. 12:41.
The pious Israelites delighted to enter. Psa. 118:19, 20. Psa. 100:4.
Frequented by beggars. Acts 3:2.

OF JERUSALEM,

High gate of Benjamin. Jer. 20:2. Jer. 37:13.
Fish gate. 2 Chr. 33:14. Neh. 3:3.
Sheep gate. Neh. 3:1. Jno. 5:2. (marg.)
Gate of Miphkad. Neh. 3:31.
Gate of Ephraim. Neh. 12:39.
Valley gate. 2 Chr. 26:9. Neh. 2:13.
Water gate. Neh. 3:26. Neh. 8:3.
Horse gate. 2 Chr. 23:15. Neh. 3:28.
Old gate. Neh. 3:6. Neh. 12:39.
Corner gate. 2 Chr. 26:9.
Dung gate. Neh. 3:14. Neh. 12:31.
Gate of the fountain. Neh. 3:15.

Carcase of sin-offering burned without. Lev. 4:12. Heb. 13:11-13.
Criminals generally punished without. Lev. 24:23. Jno. 19:17. Heb. 13:12.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Christ. Jno. 10:9.
(Of heaven,) of access to God. Gen. 28:12-17.
(Of hell,) of Satan's power. Mat. 16:18.
(Of the grave,) of death. Isa. 38:10.
(Strait,) of the entrance to life. Mat. 7:14.
(Wide,) of the entrance to ruin. Mat. 7:13.

Genealogies.

The Jews reckoned by. 1 Chr. 9:1. 2 Chr. 31:19.
Public registers kept of. 2 Chr. 12:15. Neh. 7:5.
OF CHRIST

Given. Mat. 1:1-17. Luke 3:23-38.
Prove His descent from Judah. Heb. 7:14.

Priests who could not prove their own, excluded from the priesthood. Ezr. 2:62. Neh. 7:64.
Subject of, to be avoided. 1 Tim. 1:4. Tit. 3:9.
Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life. Luke 10:20. Heb. 12:23. Rev. 3:5.

Gentiles.

Comprehend all nations except the Jews. Rom. 2:9. Rom. 3:9. Rom. 9:24.
CALLED

Heathen. Psa. 2:1. Gal. 3:8.
Nations. Psa. 9:20. Psa. 22:28. Isa. 9:1.
Uncircumcised. 1 Sam. 14:6. Isa. 52:1.
Uncircumcision. Rom. 2:26.
Greeks. Rom. 1:16. Rom. 10:12.
Strangers. Isa. 14:1. Isa. 60:10.

Ruled by God. 2 Chr. 20:6. Psa. 47:8.
Chastised by God. Psa. 9:5. Psa. 94:10.
Counsel of, brought to nought. Psa. 33:10.
CHARACTERIZED AS

Ignorant of God. Rom. 1:21. 1 The. 4:5.
Refusing to know God. Rom. 1:28.
Without the law. Rom. 2:14.
Idolatrous. Rom. 1:23, 25. 1 Cor. 12:2.
Superstitious. Deu. 18:14.
Depraved and wicked. Rom. 1:28-32. Eph. 4:19.
Blasphemous and reproachful. Neh. 5:9.
Constant to their false gods. Jer. 2:11.

Hated and despised the Jews. Est. 9:1, 5. Psa. 44:13, 14. Psa. 123:3.
Often ravaged and defiled the holy land and sanctuary. Psa. 79:1. Lam. 1:10.
THE JEWS

Not to follow the ways of. Lev. 18:3. Jer. 10:2.
Not to intermarry with. Deu. 7:3.
Permitted to have, as servants. Lev. 25:44.
Despised, as if dogs. Mat. 15:26.
Never associated with. Acts 10:28. Acts 11:2, 3.
Often corrupted by. 2 Kin. 17:7, 8.
Dispersed amongst. Jno. 7:35.

Excluded from Israel's privileges. Eph. 2:11, 12.
Not allowed to enter the temple. Acts 21:28, 29.
Outer court of temple for. Eph. 2:14. Rev. 11:2.
Given to Christ as His inheritance. Psa. 2:8.
Christ given as a light to. Isa. 42:6. Luke 2:32.
Conversion of, predicted. Isa. 2:2. Isa. 11:10.
United with the Jews against Christ. Acts 4:27.
The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the Jews. Mat. 10:5. Luke 24:47. Acts 13:46.
First special introduction of the gospel to. Acts 10:34-45. Acts 15:14.
First general introduction of the gospel to. Acts 13:48, 49, 52. Acts 15:12.
Paul the apostle of. Acts 9:15. Gal. 2:7, 8.
Jerusalem trodden down by, &c. Luke 21:24.
Israel rejected till the fulness of. Rom. 11:25.

Gibeonites.

Descended from the Hivites and Amorites. Jos. 9:3, 7. 2 Sam. 21:2.
A mighty and warlike people. Jos. 10:2.
Cities of. Jos. 9:17.
ISRAEL

Deceived by. Jos. 9:4-13.
Made a league with. Jos. 9:15.
Spared on account of their oath. Jos. 9:18, 19.
Appointed, hewers of wood, &c. Jos. 9:20-27.

Attacked by the kings of Canaan. Jos. 10:1-5.
Delivered by Israel. Jos. 10:6-10.
Saul sought to destroy. 2 Sam. 21:2.
Israel plagued for Saul's cruelty to. 2 Sam. 21:1.
Effected the destruction of the remnant of Saul's house. 2 Sam. 21:4-9.
The office of the Nethinim probably originated in. 1 Chr. 9:2.
Part of, returned from the captivity. Neh. 7:25.

Gift of the Holy Ghost, The.

By the Father. Neh. 9:20. Luke 11:13.
By the Son. Jno. 20:22.
To Christ without measure. Jno. 3:34.
GIVEN

According to promise. Acts 2:38, 39.
Upon the exaltation of Christ. Psa. 68:18. Jno. 7:39.
Through the intercession of Christ. Jno. 14:16.
In answer to prayer. Luke 11:13. Eph. 1:16, 17.
For instruction. Neh. 9:20.
For comfort of saints. Jno. 14:16.
To those who repent and believe. Acts 2:38.
To those who obey God. Acts 5:32.
To the Gentiles. Acts 10:44, 45. Acts 11:17. Acts 15:8.

Is abundant. Psa. 68:9. Jno. 7:38, 39.
Is permanent. Isa. 59:21. Hag. 2:5. 1 Pet. 4:14.
Is fructifying. Isa. 32:15.
Received through faith. Gal. 3:14.
An evidence of union with Christ. 1 Jno. 3:24. 1 Jno. 4:13.
An earnest of the inheritance of the saints. 2 Cor. 1:22. 2 Cor. 5:5. Eph. 1:14.
A pledge of the continued favor of God. Eze. 39:29.

Gifts of God, The.

All blessings are. Jas. 1:17. 2 Pet. 1:3.
Are dispensed according to His will. Ecc. 2:26. Dan. 2:21. Rom. 12:6. 1 Cor. 7:7.
Are free and abundant. Num. 14:8. Rom. 8:32.
SPIRITUAL

Christ the chief of. Isa. 42:6. Isa. 55:4. Jno. 3:16. Jno. 4:10. Jno. 6:32, 33.
Are through Christ. Psa. 68:18, with Eph. 4:7, 8. Jno. 6:27.
The Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13. Acts 8:20.
Grace. Psa. 84:11. Jas. 4:6.
Wisdom. Pro. 2:6. Jas. 1:5.
Repentance. Acts 11:18.
Faith. Eph. 2:8. Phi. 1:29.
Righteousness. Rom. 5:16, 17.
Strength and power. Psa. 68:35.
A new heart. Eze. 11:19.
Peace. Psa. 29:11.
Rest. Mat. 11:28. 2 The. 1:7.
Glory. Psa. 84:11. Jno. 17:22.
Eternal life. Rom. 6:23.
Not repented of by Him. Rom. 11:29.
To be used for mutual profit. 1 Pet. 4:10.
Pray for. Mat. 7:7, 11. Jno. 16:23, 24.

Acknowledge. Psa. 4:7. Psa. 21:2.
TEMPORAL

Life. Isa. 42:5.
Food and raiment. Mat. 6:25-33.
Rain and fruitful seasons. Gen. 27:28. Lev. 26:4, 5. Isa. 30:23.
Wisdom. 2 Chr. 1:12.
Peace. Lev. 26:6. 1 Chr. 22:9.
All good things. Psa. 34:10. 1 Tim. 6:17.
To be used and enjoyed. Ecc. 3:13. Ecc. 5:19, 20. 1 Tim. 4:4, 5.
Should cause us to remember God. Deu. 8:18.
All creatures partake of. Psa. 136:25. Psa. 145:15, 16.
Pray for. Zec. 10:1. Mat. 6:11.

Illustrated. Mat. 25:15-30.

Girdles.

Worn upon the loins. 1 Kin. 2:5. Jer. 13:1, 11.
Worn by priests about the breasts. Rev. 1:13.
MADE OF

Fine linen. Eze. 16:10.
Twined linen with blue purple, &c. Exo. 39:29.
Gold. Rev. 1:13. Rev. 15:6.
Leather. 2 Kin. 1:8. Mat. 3:4.
Sackcloth. Isa. 3:24. Lam. 2:10.

Made for sale by industrious women. Pro. 31:24.
USED FOR

Strengthening the loins. Pro. 31:17. Isa. 22:21. 23:10. (marg.)
Girding up the garments when walking. 1 Kin. 18:46. 2 Kin. 4:29.
Girding up the garments when working. Luke 12:37. Luke 17:8. Jno. 13:4.
Suspending the sword. 2 Sam. 20:8. Neh. 4:18.
Suspending the inkhorn. Eze. 9:2. (marg.)
Holding money. Mat. 10:9. Mar. 6:8. (Greek.)
Taken off when at rest. Isa. 5:27, with Jno. 13:4.

GIVEN AS

A token of friendship. 1 Sam. 18:4.
A reward of military service. 2 Sam. 18:11.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Strength. Psa. 18:39. Isa. 22:21.
Gladness. Psa. 30:11.
Righteousness of Christ. Isa. 11:5.
Faithfulness of Christ. Isa. 11:5.
Truth. Eph. 6:14.

Glorifying God.

Commanded. 1 Chr. 16:28. Psa. 22:23. Isa. 42:12.
Due to Him. 1 Chr. 16:29.
FOR HIS

Holiness. Psa. 99:9. Rev. 15:4.
Mercy and truth. Psa. 115:1. Rom. 15:9.
Faithfulness and truth. Isa. 25:1.
Wondrous works. Mat. 15:31. Acts 4:21.
Judgments. Isa. 25:3. Eze. 28:22. Rev. 14:7.
Deliverance. Psa. 50:15.
Grace to others. Acts 11:18. 2 Cor. 9:13. Gal. 1:24.

Obligation of saints to. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Is acceptable through Christ. Phi. 1:11. 1 Pet. 4:11.
Christ, an example of. Jno. 17:4.
ACCOMPLISHED BY

Relying on His promises. Rom. 4:20.
Praising Him. Psa. 50:23.
Doing all to Him. 1 Cor. 10:31.
Dying for Him. Jno. 21:19.
Confessing Christ. Phi. 2:11.
Suffering for Christ. 1 Pet. 4:14-16.
Glorifying Christ. Acts 19:17. 2 The. 1:12.
Bringing forth fruits of righteousness. Jno. 15:8. Phi. 1:11.
Patience in affliction. Isa. 24:15.
Faithfulness. 1 Pet. 4:11.

Required in body and spirit. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Shall be universal. Psa. 86:9. Rev. 5:13.
SAINTS SHOULD

Resolve on. Psa. 69:30. Psa. 118:28.
Unite in. Psa. 34:3. Rom. 15:6.
Persevere in. Psa. 86:12.

All the blessings of God are designed to lead to. Isa. 60:21. Isa. 61:3.
The holy example of saints may lead others to. Mat. 5:16. 1 Pet. 2:12.
All, by nature, fail in. Rom. 3:23.
The wicked averse to. Dan. 5:23. Rom. 1:21.
Punishment for not. Dan. 5:23, 30. Mal. 2:2. Acts 12:23. Rom. 1:21.
Heavenly host engaged in. Rev. 4:11.
Exemplified. David, Psa. 57:5. The Multitude, Mat. 9:8. Mat. 15:31. The Virgin Mary, Luke 1:46. Angels, Luke 2:14. Shepherds, Luke 2:20. Man sick of the Palsy, Luke 5:25. Woman with infirmity, Luke 13:13. Leper, Luke 17:15. Blind man, Luke 18:43. Centurion, Luke 23:47. The Church at Jerusalem, Acts 11:18. Gentiles at Antioch, Acts 13:48. Abraham, Rom. 4:20. Paul, Rom. 11:36.

Glory.

God is, to His people. Psa. 3:3. Zec. 2:5.
Christ is, to His people. Isa. 60:1. Luke 2:32.
The gospel ordained to be, to saints. 1 Cor. 2:7.
Of the gospel, exceeds that of the law. 2 Cor. 3:9, 10.
The joy of saints is full of. 1 Pet. 1:8.
SPIRITUAL

Is given by God. Psa. 84:11.
Is given by Christ. Jno. 17:22.
Is the work of the Holy Ghost. 2 Cor. 3:18.

ETERNAL

Procured by the death of Christ. Heb. 2:10.
Accompanies salvation by Christ. 2 Tim. 2:10.
Inherited by saints. 1 Sam. 2:8. Psa. 73:24. Pro. 3:35. Col. 3:4. 1 Pet. 5:10.
Saints called to. 2 The. 2:14. 1 Pet. 5:10.
Saints afore prepared to. Rom. 9:23.
Enhanced by present afflictions. 2 Cor. 4:17.
Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with. Rom. 8:18.

Of the Church shall be rich and abundant. Isa. 60:11-13.
The bodies of saints shall be raised in. 1 Cor. 15:43. Phi. 3:21.
Saints shall be, of their ministers. 1 The. 2:19, 20.
TEMPORAL

Is given by God. Dan. 2:37.
Passeth away. 1 Pet. 1:24.
The devil tries to seduce by. Mat. 4:8.

Of hypocrites turned to shame. Hos. 4:7.
Seek not, from man. Mat. 6:2. 1 The. 2:6.
OF THE WICKED

Is in their shame. Phi. 3:19.
Ends in destruction. Isa. 5:14.

Glory of God, The.

Exhibited in Christ. Jno. 1:14. 2 Cor. 4:6. Heb. 1:3.
EXHIBITED IN

His name. Deu. 28:58. Neh. 9:5.
His majesty. Job 37:22. Psa. 93:1. Psa. 104:1. Psa. 145:5, 12. Isa. 2:10.
His power. Exo. 15:1, 6. Rom. 6:4.
His works. Psa. 19:1. Psa. 111:3.
His holiness. Exo. 15:11.

DESCRIBED AS

Great. Psa. 138:5.
Eternal. Psa. 104:31.
Rich. Eph. 3:16.
Highly exalted. Psa. 8:1. Psa. 113:4.

EXHIBITED TO

Enlightens the Church. Isa. 60:1, 2. Rev. 21:11, 23.
Saints desire to behold. Psa. 63:2. Psa. 90:16.
God is jealous of. Isa. 42:8.
Reverence. Isa. 59:19.
Plead in prayer. Psa. 79:9.
Declare. 1 Chr. 16:24. Psa. 145:5, 11.
Magnify. Psa. 57:5.
The earth is full of. Isa. 6:3.
The knowledge of, shall fill the earth. Hab. 2:14.

Gluttony.

Christ was falsely accused of. Mat. 11:19.
The wicked addicted to. Phi. 3:19. Jude 12.
LEADS TO

Carnal security. Isa. 22:13, with 1 Cor. 15:32. Luke 12:19.
Poverty. Pro. 23:21.

Of princes, ruinous to their people. Ecc. 10:16, 17.
Is inconsistent in saints. 1 Pet. 4:3.
Caution against. Pro. 23:2, 3. Luke 21:34. Rom. 13:13, 14.
Pray against temptations to. Psa. 141:4.
Punishment of. Num. 11:33, 34. Psa. 78:31. Deu. 21:21. Amos 6:4, 7.
Danger of, illustrated. Luke 12:45, 46.
Exemplified. Esau, Gen. 25:30-34, with Heb. 12:16, 17. Israel, Num. 11:4, with Psa. 78:18. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2:12-17. Belshazzar, Dan. 5:1.

Goat, The.

Clean and fit for food. Deu. 14:4, 5.
Offered in sacrifice. Gen. 15:9. Lev. 16:5, 7.
The male, best for sacrifice. Lev. 22:19. Psa. 50:9.
First-born of, not redeemed. Num. 18:17.
Jews had large flocks of. Gen. 32:14. 1 Sam. 25:2.
Most profitable to the owner. Pro. 27:26.
Milk of, used as food. Pro. 27:27.
THE YOUNG OF

Called kids. Gen. 37:31.
Kept in small flocks. 1 Kin. 20:27.
Fed near the shepherds' tents. So. of Sol. 1:8.
Not to be seethed in milk of mother. Exo. 23:19.
Offered in sacrifice. Lev. 4:23. Lev. 5:6.
Offered at the passover. Exo. 12:5. 2 Chr. 35:7.
Considered a delicacy. Gen. 27:9. Jud. 6:19.
Given as a present. Gen. 38:17. Jud. 15:1.

THE HAIR OF

Offered for tabernacle. Exo. 25:4. Exo. 35:23.
Made into curtains, for covering the tabernacle. Exo. 35:26. Exo. 36:14-18.
Made into pillows. 1 Sam. 19:13.

Skin of, often used as clothing. Heb. 11:37.
Bashan celebrated for. Deu. 32:14.
The Arabians traded in. Eze. 27:21.
Flocks of, always led by a male. Jer. 50:8.
When wild dwelt in the hills and rocks. 1 Sam. 24:2. Job 39:1. Psa. 104:18.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Macedonian empire. Dan. 8:5, 21.
Of the wicked. Zec. 10:3. Mat. 25:32, 33.
(Flock of,) of the church. So. of Sol. 4:1.

God.

Is a spirit. Jno. 4:24. 2 Cor. 3:17.
IS DECLARED TO BE

Light. Isa. 60:19. Jas. 1:17. 1 Jno. 1:5.
Love. 1 Jno. 4:8, 16.
Invisible. Job 23:8, 9. Jno. 1:18. Jno. 5:37. Col. 1:15. 1 Tim. 1:17.
Unsearchable. Job 11:7. Job 37:23. Psa. 145:3. Isa. 40:28. Rom. 11:33.
Incorruptible. Rom. 1:23.
Eternal. Deu. 33:27. Psa. 90:2. Rev. 4:8-10.
Immortal. 1 Tim. 1:17. 1 Tim. 6:16.
Omnipotent. Gen. 17:1. Exo. 6:3.
Omniscient. Psa. 139:1-6. Pro. 5:21.
Omnipresent. Psa. 139:7. Jer. 23:23.
Immutable. Psa. 102:26, 27. Jas. 1:17.
Only-wise. Rom. 16:27. 1 Tim. 1:17.
Glorious. Exo. 15:11. Psa. 145:5.
Most High. Psa. 83:18. Acts 7:48.
Perfect. Mat. 5:48.
Holy. Psa. 99:9. Isa. 5:16.
Just. Deu. 32:4. Isa. 45:21.
True. Jer. 10:10. Jno. 17:3.
Upright. Psa. 25:8. Psa. 92:15.
Righteous. Ezr. 9:15. Psa. 145:17.
Good. Psa. 25:8. Psa. 119:68.
Great. 2 Chr. 2:5. Psa. 86:10.
Gracious. Exo. 34:6. Psa. 116:5.
Faithful. 1 Cor. 10:13. 1 Pet. 4:19.
Merciful. Exo. 34:6, 7. Psa. 86:5.
Long-suffering. Num. 14:18. Mic. 7:1.
Jealous. Jos. 24:19. Nah. 1:2.
Compassionate. 2 Kin. 13:23.
A consuming fire. Heb. 12:29.

None beside Him. Deu. 4:35. Isa. 44:6.
None before Him. Isa. 43:10.
None like to Him. Exo. 9:14. Deu. 33:26. 2 Sam. 7:22. Isa. 46:5, 9. Jer. 10:6.
None good but He. Mat. 19:17.
Fills heaven and earth. 1 Kin. 8:27. Jer. 23:24.
Should be worshipped in spirit and in truth. Jno. 4:24.

Gold.

Found in the earth. Job 28:1, 6.
ABOUNDED IN

Belongs to God. Joel 3:5. Hag. 2:8.
DESCRIBED AS

Most valuable when pure and fine. Job 28:19. Psa. 19:10. Psa. 21:3. Pro. 3:14.
Refined and tried by fire. Zec. 13:9. 1 Pet. 1:7.
Working in, a trade. Neh. 3:8. Isa. 40:19.
An article of commerce. Eze. 27:22.
The patriarchs were rich in. Gen. 13:2.
Imported by Solomon. 1 Kin. 9:11, 28. 1 Kin. 10:11.
Abundance of, in Solomon's reign. 2 Chr. 1:15.
Offerings of, for tabernacle. Exo. 35:22.
Offering of, for temple. 1 Chr. 22:14. 1 Chr. 29:4, 7.
Used as money. Mat. 10:9. Acts 3:6.
Priestly and royal garments adorned with. Exo. 28:4-6. Psa. 45:9, 13.
WAS USED FOR

Overlaying the tabernacle. Exo. 36:34, 38.
Overlaying the temple. 1 Kin. 6:21, 22.
Overlaying cherubims in temple. 2 Chr. 3:10.
Overlaying the ark, &c. Exo. 25:11-13.
Overlaying floor of temple. 1 Kin. 6:30.
Overlaying throne of Solomon. 1 Kin. 10:18.
Mercy seat and cherubims. Exo. 25:17, 18.
Sacred candlesticks. Exo. 25:31. 2 Chr. 4:7, 20.
Sacred utensils. Exo. 25:29, 38. 2 Chr. 4:19-22.
Crowns. 2 Sam. 12:30. Psa. 21:3.
Sceptres. Est. 4:11.
Chains. Gen. 41:42. Dan. 5:29.
Rings. So. of Sol. 5:14. Jas. 2:2.
Earrings. Jud. 8:24, 26.
Ornaments. Jer. 4:30.
Shields. 2 Sam. 8:7. 1 Kin. 10:16, 17.
Vessels. 1 Kin. 10:21. Est. 1:7.
Idols. Exo. 20:23. Psa. 115:4. Dan. 5:4.
Couches. Est. 1:6.
Footstools. 2 Chr. 9:18.

Estimated by weight. 1 Chr. 28:14.
Given as presents. 1 Kin. 15:19. Mat. 2:11.
Exacted as tribute. 1 Kin. 20:3, 5. 2 Kin. 23:33, 35.
Taken in war, dedicated to God. Jos. 6:19. 2 Sam. 8:11. 1 Kin. 15:15.
Kings of Israel not to multiply. Deu. 17:17.
Jews condemned for multiplying. Isa. 2:7.
Vanity of heaping up. Ecc. 2:8, 11.
LIABLE TO

Grow dim. Lam. 4:1.
Canker and rust. Jas. 5:3.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Saints after affliction. Job 23:10.
Tried faith. 1 Pet. 1:7.
The doctrines of grace. Rev. 3:18.
True converts. 1 Cor. 3:12.
Babylonish empire. Dan. 2:38.

Goodness of God, The.

Is part of His character. Psa. 25:8. Nah. 1:7. Mat. 19:17.
DECLARED TO BE

MANIFESTED

To His Church. Psa. 31:19. Lam. 3:25.
In doing good. Psa. 119:68. Psa. 145:9.
In supplying temporal wants. Acts 14:17.
In providing for the poor. Psa. 68:10.
In forgiving sins. 2 Chr. 30:18. Psa. 86:5.

Leads to repentance. Rom. 2:4.
Recognize, in His dealings. Ezr. 8:18. Neh. 2:18.
Pray for the manifestation of. 2 The. 1:11.
Despise not. Rom. 2:4.
Reverence. Jer. 33:9. Hos. 3:5.
Magnify. Psa. 107:8. Jer. 33:11.
Urge others to confide in. Psa. 34:8.
The wicked disregard. Neh. 9:35.

Gospel, The.

Is good tidings of great joy for all people. Luke 2:10, 11, 31, 32.
Foretold. Isa. 41:27. Isa. 52:7. Isa. 61:1-3. Mark 1:15.
Preached under the old testament. Heb. 4:2.
Exhibits the grace of God. Acts 14:3. Acts 20:32.
The knowledge of the glory of God is by. 2 Cor. 4:4, 6.
Life and immortality are brought to light by Jesus through. 2 Tim. 1:10.
Is the power of God unto salvation. Rom. 1:16. 1 Cor. 1:18. 1 The. 1:5.
Is glorious. 2 Cor. 4:4.
Is everlasting. 1 Pet. 1:25. Rev. 14:6.
Preached by Christ. Mat. 4:23. Mar. 1:14.
Ministers have a dispensation to preach. 1 Cor. 9:17.
Preached beforehand to Abraham. Gen. 22:18. Gal. 3:8.
PREACHED TO

The Jews first. Luke 24:47. Acts 13:46.
The Gentiles. Mar. 13:10. Gal. 2:2, 9.
The poor. Mat. 11:5. Luke 4:18.
Every creature. Mar. 16:15. Col. 1:23.

Must be believed. Mar. 1:15. Heb. 4:2.
Brings peace. Luke 2:10, 14. Eph. 6:15.
Produces hope. Col. 1:23.
Saints have fellowship in. Phi. 1:5.
There is fulness of blessing in. Rom. 15:29.
THOSE WHO RECEIVE, SHOULD

Adhere to the truth of. Gal. 1:6, 7. Gal. 2:14. 2 Tim. 1:13.
Not be ashamed of. Rom. 1:16. 2 Tim. 1:8.
Live in subjection to. 2 Cor. 9:13.
Have their conversation becoming. Phi. 1:27.
Earnestly contend for the faith of. Phi. 1:17, 27. Jude 3.
Sacrifice friends and property for. Mat. 10:37.
Sacrifice life itself for. Mar. 8:35.

Profession of, attended by afflictions. 2 Tim. 3:12.
Promises to sufferers. Mar. 8:35. Mar. 10:30.
Be careful not to hinder. 1 Cor. 9:12.
Is hid to them that are lost. 2 Cor. 4:3.
Testifies to the final judgment. Rom. 2:16.
Let him who preached another, be accursed. Gal. 1:8.
Awful consequences of not obeying. 2 The. 1:8, 9.
IS CALLED THE

Dispensation of the grace of God. Eph. 3:2.
Gospel of peace. Eph. 6:15.
Gospel of God. Rom. 1:1. 1 The. 2:8. 1 Pet. 4:17.
Gospel of Christ. Rom. 1:9, 16. 2 Cor. 2:12. 1 The. 3:2.
Gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24.
Gospel of the kingdom. Mat. 24:14.
Gospel of salvation. Eph. 1:13.
Glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. 2 Cor. 4:4.
Preaching of Jesus Christ. Rom. 16:25.
Mystery of the gospel. Eph. 6:19.
Word of God. 1 The. 2:13.
Word of Christ. Col. 3:16.
Word of grace. Acts 14:3. Acts 20:32.
Word of salvation. Acts 13:26.
Word of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5:19.
Word of truth. Eph. 1:13. Jas. 1:18.
Word of faith. Rom. 10:8.
Word of life. Phi. 2:16.
Ministration of the Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:8.
Doctrine according to godliness. 1 Tim. 6:3.
Form of sound words. 2 Tim. 1:13.

Rejection of, by many, foretold. Isa. 53:1, with Rom. 10:15, 16.
Rejection of, by the Jews, a means of blessing to the Gentiles. Rom. 11:28.

Grace.

God is the God of all. 1 Pet. 5:10.
God is the Giver of. Psa. 84:11. Jas. 1:17.
God's throne, the throne of. Heb. 4:16.
The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of. Zec. 12:10. Heb. 10:29.
Was upon Christ. Luke 2:40. Jno. 3:24.
Christ spake with. Psa. 45:2, with Luke 4:22.
Christ was full of. Jno. 1:14.
Came by Christ. Jno. 1:17. Rom. 5:15.
Given by Christ. 1 Cor. 1:4.
Foretold by the prophets. 1 Pet. 1:10.
Riches of, exhibited in God's kindness through Christ. Eph. 2:7.
Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in Christ. Eph. 1:6.
IS DESCRIBED AS

Great. Acts 4:33.
Sovereign. Rom. 5:21.
Rich. Eph. 1:7. Eph. 2:7.
Exceeding. 2 Cor. 9:14.
Manifold. 1 Pet. 4:10.
All-sufficient. 2 Cor. 12:9.
All-abundant. Rom. 5:15, 17, 20.
Glorious. Eph. 1:6.

The gospel, a declaration of. Acts 20:24, 32.
IS THE SOURCE OF

Election. Rom. 11:5.
The call of God. Gal. 1:15.
Justification. Rom. 3:24. Tit. 3:7.
Faith. Acts 18:27.
Forgiveness of sins. Eph. 1:7.
Salvation. Acts 15:11. Eph. 2:5, 8.
Consolation. 2 The. 2:16.
Hope. 2 The. 2:16.

Necessary to the service of God. Heb. 12:28.
God's work completed in saints by. 2 The. 1:11, 12.
The success and completion of the work of God to be attributed to. Zec. 4:7.
Inheritance of the promises by. Rom. 4:16.
Justification by, opposed to that by works. Rom. 4:4, 5. Rom. 11:6. Gal. 5:4.
SAINTS

Are heirs of. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Are under. Rom. 6:14.
Receive, from Christ. Jno. 1:16.
Are what they are by. 1 Cor. 15:10. 2 Cor. 1:12.
Abound in gifts of. Acts 4:33. 2 Cor. 8:1. 2 Cor. 9:8, 14.
Should be established in. Heb. 13:9.
Should be strong in. 2 Tim. 2:1.
Should grow in. 2 Pet. 3:18.
Should speak with. Eph. 4:29. Col. 4:6.

SPECIALLY GIVEN

To ministers. Rom. 12:3, 6. Rom. 15:15. 1 Cor. 3:10. Gal. 2:9. Eph. 3:7.
To the humble. Pro. 3:34, with Jas. 4:6.
To those who walk uprightly. Psa. 84:11.

Not to be received in vain. 2 Cor. 6:1.
PRAY FOR

For yourselves. Heb. 4:16.
For others. 2 Cor. 13:14. Eph. 6:24.

Beware lest you fail of. Heb. 12:15.
Manifestation of, in others, a cause of gladness. Acts 11:23. 3 Jno. 3, 4.
Special manifestation of, at the second coming of Christ. 1 Pet. 1:13.
Not to be abused. Rom. 3:8. Rom. 6:1, 15.
Antinomians abused. Jude 4.

Grass.

A green herb. Mar. 6:39.
CALLED

Grass of the earth. Rev. 9:4.
Grass of the field. Num. 22:4.

Springs out of the earth. 2 Sam. 23:4.
GOD

Originally created. Gen. 1:11, 12.
The giver of. Deu. 11:15.
Causes to grow. Psa. 104:14. Psa. 147:8.
Adorns and clothes. Mat. 6:30.

Often grew on the tops of houses. Psa. 129:6.
When young, soft and tender. Pro. 27:25.
Refreshed by rain and dew. Deu. 32:2. Pro. 19:12.
Cattle fed upon. Job 6:5. Jer. 50:11.
Ovens often heated with. Mat. 6:30.
DESTROYED BY

Locusts. Rev. 9:4.
Hail and lightning. Rev. 8:7.
Drought. 1 Kin. 17:1, with 1 Kin. 18:5.

Failure of, a great calamity. Isa. 15:5, 6.
Sufferings of cattle from failure of, described. Jer. 14:5, 6.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of shortness and uncertainty of life. Psa. 90:5, 6. Psa. 103:15. Isa. 40:6, 7. 1 Pet. 1:24.
Of prosperity of the wicked. Psa. 92:7.
(Refreshed by dew and showers,) of the saints refreshed by grace. Psa. 72:6. Mic. 5:7.
(On tops of houses,) of the wicked. 2 Kin. 19:26. Isa. 37:27.

Groves.

Antiquity of. Gen. 21:33.
Often on tops of hills. 1 Kin. 14:23. Hos. 4:13.
Often used as resting places. 1 Sam. 22:6. (marg.)
Idols were worshipped in. Deu. 12:2.
Not to be planted near God's altar. Deu. 16:21.
Of Canaanites, to be destroyed. Exo. 34:13. Deu. 7:5. Deu. 12:3.
FOR IDOL WORSHIP PLANTED

By Ahab. 1 Kin. 16:33.
By Manasseh. 2 Kin. 21:3.
By Israelites. 2 Kin. 17:16.

Fondness of Israel for. Jer. 17:2.
Punishment for making and serving. 1 Kin. 14:15. Isa. 1:28, 29. Mic. 5:14.
DESTROYED BY

Gideon. Jud. 6:25-28.
Hezekiah. 2 Kin. 18:4.
Asa. 2 Chr. 14:3.
Jehoshaphat. 2 Chr. 17:6.
Josiah. 2 Kin. 23:14. 2 Chr. 34:3, 7.

God promised to wean Israel from. Isa. 17:7, 8.

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