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

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Lamb, The.

The young of the flock. Exo. 12:5. Eze. 45:15.
DESCRIBED AS

Patient. Isa. 53:7.
Playful. Psa. 114:4, 6.

Exposed to danger from wild beasts. 1 Sam. 17:34.
The shepherd's care for. Isa. 40:11.
USED FOR

Considered a great delicacy. Amos 6:4.
OFFERED IN SACRIFICE

Males. Exo. 12:5.
Females. Num. 6:14.
While sucking. 1 Sam. 7:9.
At a year old. Exo. 12:5. Num. 6:14.
From the earliest times. Gen. 4:4. Gen. 22:7, 8.
Every morning and evening. Exo. 29:38, 39. Num. 28:3, 4.
At the passover. Exo. 12:3, 6, 7.
By the wicked not accepted. Isa. 1:11. Isa. 66:3.

Numbers of, given by Josiah to the people for sacrifice. 2 Chr. 35:7.
The first-born of an ass to be redeemed with. Exo. 13:13. Exo. 34:20.
An extensive commerce in. Ezr. 7:17. Eze. 27:21.
Tribute often paid in. 2 Kin. 3:4. Isa. 16:1.
Covenants confirmed by gift of. Gen. 21:28-30.
The image of, was the first impression of on money. Gen. 33:19. (marg.) Jos. 24:32. (marg.)
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of purity of Christ. 1 Pet. 1:19.
Of Christ as a sacrifice. Jno. 1:29. Rev. 5:6.
Of any thing dear or cherished. 2 Sam. 12:3, 9.
Of the Lord's people. Isa. 5:17. Isa. 11:6.
Of weak believers. Isa. 40:11. Jno. 21:15.
(Patience of,) of the patience of Christ. Isa. 53:7. Acts 8:32.
(Among wolves,) of ministers among the ungodly. Luke 10:3.
(Deserted and exposed,) of Israel deprived of God's protection. Hos. 4:16.
(Brought to slaughter,) of the wicked under judgments. Jer. 51:40.
(Consumed in sacrifice,) of complete destruction of the wicked. Psa. 37:20.

Lamps.

Design of. 2 Pet. 1:19.
DESCRIBED AS

Burning. Gen. 15:17.
Shining. Jno. 5:35.

Lighted with oil. Mat. 25:3, 8.
Oil for, carried in vessels. Mat. 25:4.
Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes. Zec. 4:2.
Required to be constantly trimmed. Mat. 25:7.
USED FOR LIGHTING

The tabernacle. Exo. 25:37.
Private apartments. Acts 20:8.
Chariots of war by night. Nah. 2:3, 4.
Marriage processions. Mat. 25:1.
Persons going out at night. Jno. 18:3.

Often kept lighting all night. Pro. 31:18.
Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house. Mat. 5:15.
Illumination of the tents of Arab chiefs by, alluded to. Job 29:3, 4.
Probable origin of dark lantern. Jud. 7:16.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the word of God. Psa. 119:105. Pro. 6:23.
Of omniscience of Christ. Dan. 10:6. Rev. 1:14.
Of graces of the Holy Ghost. Rev. 4:5.
Of salvation of God. Gen. 15:17. Isa. 62:1.
Of God's guidance. 2 Sam. 22:29. Psa. 18:28.
Of glory of the cherubim. Eze. 1:13.
Of spirit of man. Pro. 20:27.
Of ministers. Jno. 5:35.
Of wise rulers. 2 Sam. 21:17. (marg.)
Of severe judgments. Rev. 8:10.
Of a succession of heirs. 1 Kin. 11:36. 1 Kin. 15:4.
(Put out,) of destruction of the wicked. Job 18:5, 6. (marg.) Job 21:17. (marg.) Pro. 13:9.
(Totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents. Pro. 20:20.

Language.

Of all mankind one at first. Gen. 11:1, 6.
CALLED

Speech. Mar. 14:70. Acts 14:11.
Tongue. Acts 1:19. Rev. 5:9.

CONFUSION OF,

A punishment for presumption, &c. Gen. 11:2-6.
Originated the varieties in. Gen. 11:7.
Scattered men over the earth. Gen. 11:8, 9.
Divided men into separate nations. Gen. 10:5, 20, 31.

Great variety of, spoken by men. 1 Cor. 14:10.
Ancient kingdoms often comprehended nations of different. Est. 1:22. Dan. 3:4. Dan. 6:25.
KINDS OF, MENTIONED;

Hebrew. 2 Kin. 18:28. Acts 26:14.
Chaldee. Dan. 1:4.
Syriac. 2 Kin. 18:26. Ezr. 4:7.
Greek. Acts 21:37.
Latin. Luke 23:38.
Lycaonian. Acts 14:11.
Arabic, &c. Acts 2:11.
Egyptian. Psa. 81:5. Psa. 114:1. Acts 2:10.

Of some nations difficult. Eze. 3:5, 6.
The term barbarian applied to those who spoke a strange. 1 Cor. 14:11.
POWER OF SPEAKING DIFFERENT,

A gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12:10.
Promised. Mar. 16:17.
Given on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:3, 4.
Followed receiving the gospel. Acts 10:44-46.
Conferred by laying on of the apostles' hands. Acts 8:17, 18. Acts 19:6.
Necessary to spread of the gospel. Acts 2:7-11.
A sign to unbelievers. 1 Cor. 14:22.
Sometimes abused. 1 Cor. 14:2-12, 23.

INTERPRETATION OF,

Antiquity of engaging persons for. Gen. 42:23.
A gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12:10.
Most important in the early church. 1 Cor. 14:5, 13, 27, 28.
The Jews punished by being given up to people of a strange. Deu. 28:49. Isa. 28:11. Jer. 5:15.

Laver of Brass.

Moses was commanded to make. Exo. 30:18.
Wisdom given to Bezaleel to make. Exo. 31:2, 9.
Made of brazen mirrors of the women. Exo. 38:8.
Was placed in the court between the altar and the tabernacle. Exo. 30:18. Exo. 40:7, 30.
Was anointed with holy oil. Exo. 40:11. Lev. 8:11.
THE PRIESTS WASHED IN,

Before consecration. Exo. 40:12.
Before entering the tabernacle. Exo. 30:19, 20.
Before approaching the altar. Exo. 30:20.

One made by Solomon for the temple. 1 Kin. 7:23-26. 2 Kin. 25:13.
Called the Brazen sea. 2 Kin. 25:13. Jer. 52:17.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Christ the fountain for sin. Zec. 13:1. Rev. 1:5.
Regeneration. Tit. 3:5, with Eph. 5:26.

Law of God, The.

Is absolute and perpetual. Mat. 5:18.
GIVEN

To Adam. Gen. 2:16, 17, with Rom. 5:12-14.
To Noah. Gen. 9:6.
To the Israelites. Exo. 20:2, &c. Psa. 78:5.
Through Moses. Exo. 31:18. Jno. 7:19.
Through the ministration of angels. Acts 7:53. Gal. 3:19. Heb. 2:2.

DESCRIBED AS

Pure. Psa. 19:8.
Spiritual. Rom. 7:14.
Holy, just, and good. Rom. 7:12.
Exceeding broad. Psa. 119:96.
Perfect. Psa. 19:7. Rom. 12:2.
Truth. Psa. 119:142.
Not grievous. 1 Jno. 5:3.

Requires obedience of the heart. Psa. 51:6. Mat. 5:28. Mat. 22:37.
Requires perfect obedience. Deu. 27:26. Gal. 3:10. Jas. 2:10.
Love is the fulfilling of. Rom. 13:8, 10. Gal. 5:14. Jas. 2:8.
It is man's duty to keep. Ecc. 12:13.
Man, by nature, not in subjection to. Rom. 7:5. Rom. 8:7.
Man cannot render perfect obedience to. 1 Kin. 8:46. Ecc. 7:20. Rom. 3:10.
Sin is a transgression of. 1 Jno. 3:4.
All men have transgressed. Rom. 3:9, 19.
Man cannot be justified by. Acts 13:39. Rom. 3:20, 28. Gal. 2:16. Gal. 3:11.
Gives the knowledge of sin. Rom. 3:20. Rom. 7:7.
Works wrath. Rom. 4:15.
Conscience testifies to. Rom. 2:15.
Designed to lead to Christ. Gal. 3:24.
OBEDIENCE TO

A characteristic of saints. Rev. 12:17.
A test of love. 1 Jno. 5:3.
Of prime importance. 1 Cor. 7:19.

Blessedness of keeping. Psa. 119:1. Mat. 5:19. 1 Jno. 3:22, 24. Rev. 22:14.
CHRIST

Came to fulfil. Mat. 5:17.
Magnified. Isa. 42:21.
Explained. Mat. 7:12. Mat. 22:37-40.

The love of, produces peace. Psa. 119:165.
SAINTS

Freed from the bondage of. Rom. 6:14. Rom. 7:4, 6. Gal. 3:13.
Freed from the curse of. Gal. 3:13.
Have, written on their hearts. Jer. 31:33, with Heb. 8:10.
Love. Psa. 119:97, 113.
Delight in. Psa. 119:77. Rom. 7:22.
Prepare their hearts to seek. Ezr. 7:10.
Pledge themselves to walk in. Neh. 10:29.
Keep. Psa. 119:55.
Pray to understand. Psa. 119:18.
Pray for power to keep. Psa. 119:34.
Should remember. Mal. 4:4.
Should make the subject of their conversation. Exo. 13:9.
Lament over the violation of by others. Psa. 119:136.

THE WICKED

Despise. Amos 2:4.
Forget. Hos. 4:6.
Forsake. 2 Chr. 12:1. Jer. 9:13.
Refuse to hear. Isa. 30:9. Jer. 6:19.
Refuse to walk in. Psa. 78:10.
Cast away. Isa. 5:24.

Is the rule of life to saints. 1 Cor. 9:21. Gal. 5:13, 14.
Is the rule of the judgment. Rom. 2:12.
To be used lawfully. 1 Tim. 1:8.
Established by faith. Rom. 3:31.
Punishment for disobeying. Neh. 9:26, 27. Isa. 65:11-13. Jer. 9:13-16.

Law of Moses, The.

Is the law of God. Lev. 26:46.
GIVEN

In the desert. Eze. 20:10, 11.
At Horeb. Deu. 4:10, 15. Deu. 5:2.
From the Mount Sinai. Exo. 19:11, 20.
By disposition of angels. Acts 7:53.
Through Moses as mediator. Deu. 5:5, 27, 28. Jno. 1:17. Gal. 3:19.
To the Jews. Lev. 26:46. Psa. 78:5.
After the exodus. Deu. 4:45. Psa. 81:4, 5.
To no other nation. Deu. 4:8. Psa. 147:20.

None to approach the Mount while God gave. Exo. 19:13, 21-24. Heb. 12:20.
Remarkable phenomena connected with, at giving of. Exo. 19:16-19.
Terror of Israel at receiving. Exo. 19:16. Exo. 20:18-20. Deu. 5:5, 23-25.
Additions made to, in the plains of Moab by Jordan. Num. 36:13.
CALLED

A fiery law. Deu. 33:2.
Word spoken by angels. Heb. 2:2.
Ministration of death. 2 Cor. 3:7.
Ministration of condemnation. 2 Cor. 3:9.
Lively oracles. Acts 7:38.
Royal law. Jas. 2:8.
Book of the law. Deu. 30:10. Jos. 1:8.
Book of Moses. 2 Chr. 25:4. 2 Chr. 35:12.

Rehearsed by Moses. Deu. 1:1-3.
Entire of, written in a book. Deu. 31:9.
Book of, laid up in the sanctuary. Deu. 31:26.
Tables of, laid up in the ark. Deu. 10:5.
DIVIDED INTO

Moral, embodied in the ten commandments. Deu. 5:22. Deu. 10:4.
Ceremonial, relating to manner of worshipping God. Lev. 7:37, 38. Heb. 9:1-7.
Civil, relating to administration of justice. Deu. 17:9-11. Acts 23:3. Acts 24:6.
A covenant of works to the Jews as a nation. Deu. 28:1, 15, with Jer. 31:32.

TAUGHT THE JEWS

To love and fear God. Deu. 6:5. Deu. 10:12, 13. Mat. 22:36, 38.
To love their neighbor. Lev. 19:18. Mat. 22:39.
Strict justice and impartiality. Lev. 19:35, 36.
All punishments awarded according to. Jno. 8:5. Jno. 19:7. Heb. 10:28.

ALL ISRAELITES REQUIRED

To know. Exo. 18:16.
To observe. Deu. 4:6. Deu. 6:2.
To lay up, in their hearts. Deu. 6:6. Deu. 11:18.
To remember. Mal. 4:4.
To teach their children. Deu. 6:7. Deu. 11:19.

Kings to write out and study. Deu. 17:18, 19.
Good kings enforced. 2 Kin. 23:24, 25. 2 Chr. 31:21.
Priests and Levites to teach. Deu. 33:8-10. Neh. 8:7. Mal. 2:7.
The scribes were learned in, and expounded. Ezr. 7:6. Mat. 23:2.
Public instruction given to youth in. Luke 2:46. Acts 22:3.
PUBLICLY READ

At the feast of tabernacles in the sabbatical year. Deu. 31:10-13.
By Joshua. Jos. 8:34, 35.
By Ezra. Neh. 8:2, 3.
In the synagogues every Sabbath day. Acts 13:15. Acts 15:21.

A means of national reformation. 2 Chr. 34:19-21. Neh. 8:13-18.
A shadow of good things to come. Heb. 10:1.
Could not give righteousness and life. Gal. 3:21, with Rom. 8:3, 4. Heb. 10:1.
A schoolmaster to lead to Christ. Gal. 3:24.
CHRIST

Made under. Gal. 4:4.
Circumcised according to. Luke 2:21. Rom. 15:8.
Came not to destroy but to fulfil. Mat. 5:17, 18.
Attended all feasts of. Jno. 2:23. Jno. 7:2, 10, 37.
Fulfilled all precepts of. Psa. 40:7, 8.
Fulfilled all types and shadows of. Heb. 9:8, 11-14. Heb. 10:1, 11-14.
Magnified and made honorable. Isa. 42:21.
Bore the curse of. Deu. 21:23, with Gal. 3:13.
Abrogated, as a covenant of works. Rom. 7:4.

Was not the manifestation of the grace of God. Jno. 1:17. See Rom. 8:3, 4.
Could not disannul the covenant of grace made in Christ. Gal. 3:17.
Primitive Jewish converts would have all Christians observe. Acts 15:1.
THE JEWS

Zealous for. Jno. 9:28, 29. Acts 21:20.
Held those ignorant of, accursed. Jno. 7:49.
From regard to, rejected Christ. Rom. 9:31-33.
Accused Christ of breaking. Jno. 19:7.
Accused Christians of speaking. Acts 6:11-14. Acts 21:28.
Broke it themselves. Jno. 7:19.
Dishonored God by breaking. Rom. 2:23.
Shall be judged by. Jno. 5:45. Rom. 2:12.

Was a burdensome yoke. Acts 15:10.
Darkness, &c. at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of Mosaic dispensation. Heb. 12:18-24.

Leaven.

Used in making bread. Hos. 7:4.
Diffusive properties of. 1 Cor. 5:6.
FORBIDDEN

During the feast of passover. Exo. 12:15-20.
To be offered with blood. Exo. 34:25.
To be offered, &c. with meat-offerings which were burned. Lev. 2:11. Lev. 10:12.

Used with thank offerings. Lev. 7:13. Amos 4:5.
First fruits of wheat offered with. Lev. 23:17.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The rapid spread of the gospel. Mat. 13:33. Luke 13:21.
Doctrines of Pharisees, &c. Mat. 16:6, 12.
Ungodly professors. 1 Cor. 5:6, 7.
False teachers. Gal. 5:8, 9.
Malice and wickedness. 1 Cor. 5:8.

Lebanon.

Bounded the land of Canaan on the north. Deu. 1:7. Deu. 11:24.
Given to Israel. Jos. 13:5, 6.
CELEBRATED FOR

Cedars. Psa. 29:5. Psa. 92:12. Isa. 14:8.
Flowers. Nah. 1:4.
Fragrance. So. of Sol. 4:11.
Fragrance of its wines. Hos. 14:7.
Glorious appearance. Isa. 35:2.

Great part of, not conquered by the Israelites. Jos. 13:2, 5. Jud. 3:1-4.
CALLED

The mountains. 2 Chr. 2:2.
Mount Lebanon. Jud. 3:3.
That goodly mountain. Deu. 3:25.

Lofty tops of, covered with snow. Jer. 18:14.
Part of, barren. Isa. 29:17.
Forests of, infested with wild beasts. So. of Sol. 4:8. Isa. 40:16. Hab. 2:17.
Many streams came from. So. of Sol. 4:15.
Formerly inhabited by the Hivites. Jud. 3:3.
Moses anxious to behold. Deu. 3:25.
FURNISHED

Wood for Solomon's temple. 1 Kin. 5:5, 6.
Stones for Solomon's temple. 1 Kin. 5:14, 18.
Wood for second temple. Ezr. 3:7.

SOLOMON BUILT

The house of the forest of. 1 Kin. 7:2.
Storehouses in. 1 Kin. 9:19.

Difficulties of passing, surmounted by Assyrian army. 2 Kin. 19:23.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of great and powerful monarchs. Isa. 10:24, 34.
Of the Gentile world. Isa. 29:17.
Of the Jewish nation. Jer. 22:6, 23. Heb. 2:17.
Of the temple. Zec. 11:1.
(Glory of,) of the glory of the church. Isa. 35:2. Isa. 60:13.
(Fragrance of,) of the graces of the church. So. of Sol. 4:11. Hos. 14:6, 7.
(Shaking of its forests,) of prodigious growth of the church. Psa. 72:16.
(Mourning of,) of deep affliction. Eze. 31:15.

Leopard.

Inhabited mountains of Canaan. So. of Sol. 4:8.
DESCRIBED AS

Spotted. Jer. 13:23.
Fierce and cruel. Jer. 5:6.
Swift. Hab. 1:8.

Lies in wait for its prey. Jer. 5:6. Hos. 13:7.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of God in His judgments. Hos. 13:7.
Of the Macedonian empire. Dan. 7:6.
Of antichrist. Rev. 13:2.
(Tamed,) of the wicked subdued by the gospel. Isa. 11:6.

Leprosy.

A common disease among the Jews. Luke 4:27.
INFECTED

Men. Luke 17:12.
Women. Num. 12:10.
Houses. Lev. 14:34.
Garments. Lev. 13:47.

An incurable disease. 2 Kin. 5:7.
Often sent as a punishment for sin. Num. 12:9, 10. 2 Chr. 26:19.
Often hereditary. 2 Sam. 3:29. 2 Kin. 5:27.
PARTS AFFECTED BY;

The hand. Exo. 4:6.
The head. Lev. 13:44.
The forehead. 2 Chr. 26:19.
The beard. Lev. 13:30.
The whole body. Luke 5:12.

Often began with a bright red spot. Lev. 13:2, 24.
Turned the skin white. Exo. 4:6. 2 Kin. 5:27.
Turned the hair white or yellow. Lev. 13:3, 10, 30.
THE PRIESTS

Judges and directors in cases of. Deu. 24:8.
Examined persons suspected of. Lev. 13:2, 9.
Shut up persons suspected of, seven days. Lev. 13:4.
Had rules for distinguishing. Lev. 13:5-44.
Examined all persons healed of. Lev. 14:2. Mat. 8:4. Luke 17:14.

Ceremonies at cleansing of. Lev. 17:14.
THOSE AFFLICTED WITH,

Ceremonially unclean. Lev. 13:8, 11, 22, 44.
Separated from intercourse with others. Num. 5:2. Num. 12:14, 15.
Associated together. 2 Kin. 7:3. Luke 17:12.
Dwelt in a separate house. 2 Kin. 15:5.
Cut off from God's house. 2 Chr. 26:21.
Excluded from priest's office. Lev. 22:2-4.
To have their heads bare, clothes rent, and lip covered. Lev. 13:45.
To cry unclean when approached. Lev. 13:45.

Less inveterate when it covered the whole body. Lev. 13:13.
Power of God manifested in curing. Num. 12:13, 14. 2 Kin. 5:8-14.
Power of Christ manifested in curing. Mat. 8:3. Luke 5:13. Luke 17:13, 14.
Christ gave power to heal. Mat. 10:8.
GARMENTS

Suspected of, shown to priest. Lev. 13:49.
Suspected of, shut up seven days. Lev. 13:50.
Infected with, to have the piece first torn out. Lev. 13:56.
Incurably infected with, burned. Lev. 13:51, 52.
Suspected of, but not having, washed and pronounced clean. Lev. 13:53, 54, 58, 59.

HOUSES

Suspected of, reported to priest. Lev. 14:35.
Suspected of, emptied. Lev. 14:36.
Suspected of, inspected by priest. Lev. 14:37.
Suspected of, shut up seven days. Lev. 14:38.
To have the part infected with, first removed, and the rest scraped, &c. Lev. 14:39, 42.
Incurably infected with, pulled down and removed. Lev. 14:43-45.
Infected with, communicated uncleanness to everyone who entered them Lev. 14:46, 47.
Suspected of, but not infected, pronounced clean. Lev. 14:48.
Ceremonies at cleansing of. Lev. 14:49-53.

Leviathan.

Created by God. Psa. 104:26.
Nature and habits of. Job 41 ch.
God's power, exhibited in destroying. Psa. 74:14.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Powerful and cruel kings. Isa. 27:1.
Power and severity of God. Job 41:10.

Levites, The.

Descended from Jacob's third son. Gen. 29:34. Heb. 7:9, 10.
Prophecies respecting. Gen. 49:5, 7. Deu. 33:8-11.
Originally consisted for three families or divisions. Num. 3:17. 1 Chr. 6:16-48.
Not numbered with Israel. Num. 1:47-49.
Numbered separately after the people from a month old. Num. 3:14-16, 39.
FAMILIES, AS NUMBERED,

Of Gershom. Num. 3:18, 21, 22.
Of Kohath. Num. 3:19, 27, 28.
Of Merari. Num. 3:20, 33, 34.

Chosen by God for service of the sanctuary. 1 Chr. 15:2, with Num. 3:6.
Were consecrated. Num. 8:6, 14.
Taken instead of the first-born of Israel. Num. 3:12, 13, 40-45. Num. 8:16-18.
Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment. Exo. 32:26-28, with Deu. 33:9, 10.
Entered on their service at twenty-five years of age. Num. 8:24.
Numbered as ministers at thirty. Num. 4:3, 23, &c.
Superannuated at fifty. Num. 8:25.
When superannuated, required to perform the less arduous duties. Num. 8:26.
CEREMONIES AT CONSECRATION OF;

Cleansing and purifying. Num. 8:7.
Making a sin-offering for. Num. 8:8, 12.
Elders of Israel laying their hands on them. Num. 8:9, 10.
Presenting them to God as an offering for the people. Num. 8:11, 15.
Setting before the priest and presenting them as their offering to God. Num. 8:13.

Given to Aaron and sons. Num. 3:9. Num. 8:19.
Encamped round the tabernacle. Num. 1:50, 52, 53. Num. 3:23, 29, 35.
Marched in the centre of Israel. Num. 2:17.
SERVICES OF;

Ministering to the Lord. Deu. 10:8.
Ministering to priests. Num. 3:6, 7. Num. 18:2.
Ministering to the people. 2 Chr. 35:3.
Keeping the charge of the sanctuary. Num. 18:3. 1 Chr. 23:32.
Keeping sacred instruments and vessels. Num. 3:8. 1 Chr. 9:28, 29.
Keeping sacred oil, flour, &c. 1 Chr. 9:29, 30.
Keeping sacred treasures. 1 Chr. 26:20.
Taking charge of the tithes, offerings, &c. 2 Chr. 31:11-19. Neh. 12:44.
Doing the service of tabernacle. Num. 8:19, 22.
Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c. Num. 1:50, 51. Num. 4:5-33.
Preparing the sacrifices for the priests. 1 Chr. 23:31. 2 Chr. 35:11.
Preparing the show bread. 1 Chr. 9:31, 32. 1 Chr. 23:29.
Purifying the holy things. 1 Chr. 23:28.
Regulating weights and measures. 1 Chr. 23:29.
Teaching the people. 2 Chr. 17:8, 9. 2 Chr. 30:22. 2 Chr. 35:3. Neh. 8:7.
Blessing the people. Deu. 10:8.
Keeping the gates of the temple. 1 Chr. 9:17-26. 1 Chr. 23:5. 2 Chr. 35:15. Neh. 12:25.
Conducting the sacred music. 1 Chr. 23:5-30. 2 Chr. 5:12, 13. Neh. 12:24, 27-43.
Singing praises before the army. 2 Chr. 20:21, 22.
Judging and deciding in controversies. Deu. 17:9. 1 Chr. 23:4. 2 Chr. 19:8.
Guarded king's person and house in times of danger. 2 Kin. 11:5-9. 2 Chr. 23:5-7.

Had no inheritance in Israel. Deu. 10:9. Jos. 13:33. Jos. 14:3.
The Jews to be kind and benevolent to. Deu. 12:12, 18, 19. Deu. 14:29. Deu. 16:11, 14.
Eight and forty cities with extensive suburbs, appointed for. Num. 35:2-8.
The tithes given to, for their support. Num. 18:21, 24. 2 Chr. 31:4, 5. Neh. 12:44, 45. See Heb. 7:5.
Bound to give a tenth of their tithes to the priests. Num. 18:26-32.
Had a part of the offerings. Deu. 18:1, 2.
DAVID

Numbered them first from thirty years old. 1 Chr. 23:2, 3.
Divided them into four classes. 1 Chr. 23:4-6.
By his last words had them numbered from twenty years old. 1 Chr. 23:24, 27.
Made them serve from twenty on account of the lightness of their duties. 1 Chr. 23:26, 28-32.
Subdivided them into twenty-four courses. 1 Chr. 23:6, with 1 Chr. 25:8-31.
Made them attend in courses. 2 Chr. 8:14. 2 Chr. 31:17.

Served in courses after captivity. Ezr. 6:18.
Had chiefs or officers over them. Num. 3:24, 30, 35. 1 Chr. 15:4-10. 2 Chr. 35:9. Ezr. 8:29.
Were all under control of the high priest's deputy. Num. 3:32. 1 Chr. 9:20.
While in attendance lodged around the temple. 1 Chr. 9:27.
Punished with death for encroaching on the priestly office. Num. 18:3.
Punishment of Korah and others of, for offering incense. Num. 16:1-35.

Liberality.

Pleasing to God. 2 Cor. 9:7. Heb. 13:16.
God never forgets. Heb. 6:10.
Christ set an example of. 2 Cor. 8:9.
Characteristic of saints. Psa. 112:9. Isa. 32:8.
Unprofitable, without love. 1 Cor. 13:3.
SHOULD BE EXERCISED

In the service of God. Exo. 35:21-29.
Toward saints. Rom. 12:13. Gal. 6:10.
Toward servants. Deu. 15:12-14.
Toward the poor. Deu. 15:11. Isa. 58:7.
Toward strangers. Lev. 25:35.
Toward enemies. Pro. 25:21.
Toward all men. Gal. 6:10.
In leading to those in want. Mat. 5:42.
In giving alms. Luke 12:33.
In relieving the destitute. Isa. 58:7.
In forwarding missions. Phi. 4:14-16.
In rendering personal services. Phi. 2:30.
Without ostentation. Mat. 6:1-3.
With simplicity. Rom. 12:8.
According to ability. Deu. 16:10, 17. 1 Cor. 16:2.
Willingly. Exo. 25:2. 2 Cor. 8:12.
Abundantly. 2 Cor. 8:7. 2 Cor. 9:11-13.
Exercise of, provokes others to. 2 Cor. 9:2.

Labor to be enabled to exercise. Acts 20:35. Eph. 4:28.
WANT OF,

Brings many a curse. Pro. 28:27.
A proof of not loving God. 1 Jno. 3:17.
A proof of not having faith. Jas. 2:14-16.

Blessings connected with. Psa. 41:1. Pro. 22:9. Acts 20:35.
Promises to. Psa. 112:9. Pro. 11:25. Pro. 28:27. Ecc. 11:1, 2. Isa. 58:10.
Exhortations to. Luke 3:11. Luke 11:41. Acts 20:35. 1 Cor. 16:1. 1 Tim. 6:17, 18.
Exemplified. Princes of Israel, Num. 7:2. Boaz, Ruth 2:16. David, 2 Sam. 9:7, 10. Barzillai, &c. 2 Sam. 17:28. Araunah, 2 Sam. 24:22. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 4:8, 10. Judah, 2 Chr. 24:10, 11. Nehemiah, Neh. 7:70. Jews, Neh. 7:71, 72. Job, Job 29:15, 16. Nebuzaradan, Jer. 40:4, 5. Joanna, &c. Luke 8:3. Zaccheus, Luke 19:8. Primitive Christians, Acts 2:45. Barnabas, Acts 4:36, 37. Dorcas, Acts 9:36. Cornelius, Acts 16:2. Church of Antioch, Acts 11:29, 30. Lydia, Acts 16:15. Paul, Acts 20:34. Stephanas, &c. 1 Cor. 16:17.
Extraordinary--Exemplified. Israelites, Exo. 36:5. Poor widow, Mar. 12:42-44. Churches of Macedonia, 2 Cor. 8:1-5.

Liberty, Christian.

Foretold. Isa. 42:7. Isa. 61:1.
CONFERRED

By God. Col. 1:13.
By Christ. Gal. 4:3-5. Gal. 5:1.
By the Holy Ghost. Rom. 8:15. 2 Cor. 3:17.

Through the gospel. Jno. 8:32.
Confirmed by Christ. Jno. 8:36.
Proclaimed by Christ. Isa. 61:1. Luke 4:18.
The service of Christ is. 1 Cor. 7:22.
IS FREEDOM FROM

The law. Rom. 7:6. Rom. 8:2.
The curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.
The fear of death. Heb. 2:15.
Sin. Rom. 6:7, 18.
Corruption. Rom. 8:21.
Bondage of man. 1 Cor. 9:19.
Jewish ordinances. Gal. 4:3. Col. 2:20.

Called the glorious liberty of the children of God. Rom. 8:21.
Saints are called to. Gal. 5:13.
SAINTS SHOULD

Praise God for. Psa. 116:16, 17.
Assert. 1 Cor. 10:29.
Walk in. Psa. 119:45.
Stand fast in. Gal. 2:5. Gal. 5:1.
Not abuse. Gal. 5:13. 1 Pet. 2:16.
Not offend others by. 1 Cor. 8:9. 1 Cor. 10:29, 32.

The gospel is the law of. Jas. 1:25. Jas. 2:12.
FALSE TEACHERS

Promise, to others. 2 Pet. 2:19.
Abuse. Jude 4.
Try to destroy. Gal. 2:4.

The wicked, devoid of. Jno. 8:34, with Rom. 6:20.
Typified. Lev. 25:10-17. Gal. 4:22-26, 31.

Life, Eternal.

Christ is. 1 Jno. 1:2. 1 Jno. 5:20.
Revealed by Christ. Jno. 6:68. 2 Tim. 1:10.
To know God and Christ is. Jno. 17:3.
GIVEN

By God. Psa. 133:3. Rom. 6:23.
By Christ. Jno. 6:27. Jno. 10:28.
In Christ. 1 Jno. 5:11.
Through Christ. Rom. 5:21. Rom. 6:23.
To all given to Christ. Jno. 17:2.
To those who believe in God. Jno. 5:24.
To those who believe in Christ. Jno. 3:15, 16. Jno. 6:40, 47.
To those who hate life for Christ. Jno. 12:25.
In answer to prayer. Psa. 21:4.

Revealed in the Scriptures. Jno. 5:39.
RESULTS FROM

Drinking the water of life. Jno. 4:14.
Eating the bread of life. Jno. 6:50-58.
Eating of the tree of life. Rev. 2:7.

They who are ordained to, believe the gospel. Acts 13:48.
SAINTS

Have promises of. 1 Tim. 4:8. 2 Tim. 1:1. Tit. 1:2. 1 Jno. 2:25.
Have hope of. Tit. 1:2. Tit. 3:7.
May have assurance of. 2 Cor. 5:1. 1 Jno. 5:13.
Shall reap, through the Spirit. Gal. 6:8.
Shall inherit. Mat. 19:29.
Look for the mercy of God unto. Jude 21.
Should lay hold of. 1 Tim. 6:12, 19.
Are preserved unto. Jno. 10:28, 29.
Shall rise unto. Dan. 12:2. Jno. 5:29.
Shall go into. Mat. 25:46.
Shall reign in. Dan. 7:18. Rom. 5:17.

The self-righteous think to inherit, by works. Mar. 10:17.
Cannot be inherited by works. Rom. 2:7, with Rom. 3:10-19.
THE WICKED

Have not. 1 Jno. 3:15.
Judge themselves unworthy of. Acts 13:46.

Exhortation to seek. Jno. 6:27.

Life, Natural.

God is the Author of. Gen. 2:7. Acts 17:28.
God preserves. Psa. 36:6. Psa. 66:9.
Is in the hand of God. Job 12:10. Dan. 5:23.
Forfeited by sin. Gen. 2:17. Gen. 3:17-19.
Of others, not to be taken away. Exo. 20:13.
DESCRIBED AS

Vain. Ecc. 6:12.
Limited. Job 7:1. Job 14:5.
Short. Job 14:1. Psa. 89:47.
Uncertain. Jas. 4:13-15.
Full of trouble. Job 14:1.

God's loving-kindness better than. Psa. 63:3.
The value of. Job 2:4. Mat. 6:25.
Preserved by discretion. Pro. 13:3.
Sometimes prolonged, in answer to prayer. Isa. 38:2-5. Jas. 5:15.
Obedience to God, tends to prolong. Deu. 30:20.
Obedience to parents, tends to prolong. Exo. 20:12. Pro. 4:10.
Cares and pleasures of, dangerous. Luke 8:14. Luke 21:34. 2 Tim. 2:4.
Saints have true enjoyment of. Psa. 128:2. 1 Tim. 4:8.
Of saints, specially protected by God. Job 2:6. Acts 18:10. 1 Pet. 3:13.
Of the wicked, not specially protected by God. Job 36:6. Psa. 78:50.
The wicked have their portion of good, during. Psa. 17:14. Luke 6:24. Luke 16:25.
SHOULD BE SPENT IN

The fear of God. 1 Pet. 1:17.
The service of God. Luke 1:75.
Living unto God. Rom. 14:8. Phi. 1:21.
Peace. Rom. 12:18. 1 Tim. 2:2.
Doing good. Ecc. 3:12.

Should be taken all due care of. Mat. 10:23. Acts 27:34.
Should be laid down, if necessary, for Christ. Mat. 10:39. Luke 14:26. Acts 20:24.
Should be laid down, if necessary, for the brethren. Rom. 16:4. 1 Jno. 3:16.
BE THANKFUL FOR

The preservation of. Psa. 103:4. Jno. 2:6.
The supply of its wants. Gen. 48:15.

The dissatisfied despise. Ecc. 2:17.
We know not what is good for us in. Ecc. 6:12.
Be not over-anxious to provide for its wants. Mat. 6:25.
The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions. Luke 12:15.
IS COMPARED TO

An eagle hasting to the prey. Job 9:26.
A pilgrimage. Gen. 47:9.
A tale told. Psa. 90:9.
A swift post. Job 9:25.
A swift ship. Job 9:26.
A hand-breadth. Psa. 39:5.
A shepherd's tent removed. Isa. 38:18.
A dream. Psa. 73:20.
A sleep. Psa. 90:5.
A vapor. Jas. 4:14.
A shadow. Ecc. 6:12.
A thread cut by the weaver. Isa. 38:12.
A weaver's shuttle. Job 7:6.
A flower. Job 14:2.
Grass. 1 Pet. 1:24.
Water spilt on the ground. 2 Sam. 14:14.
Wind. Job 7:7.

Shortness of, should lead to spiritual improvement. Deu. 32:29. Psa. 90:12.
Sometimes judicially shortened. 1 Sam. 2:32, 33. Job 36:14.
Miraculously restored by Christ. Mat. 9:18, 25. Luke 7:15, 22. Jno. 11:43.

Life, Spiritual.

God is the Author of. Psa. 36:9. Col. 2:13.
Christ is the Author of. Jno. 5:21, 25. Jno. 6:33, 51-53. Jno. 14:6. 1 Jno. 4:9.
The Holy Ghost is the Author of. Eze. 37:14. Rom. 8:9-13.
The word of God is the instrument of. Isa. 55:3. 2 Cor. 3:6. 1 Pet. 4:6.
Is hidden with Christ. Col. 3:3.
The fear of God is. Pro. 14:27. Pro. 19:23.
Spiritual-mindedness is. Rom. 8:6.
IS MAINTAINED BY

Christ. Jno. 6:57. 1 Cor. 10:3, 4.
Faith. Gal. 2:20.
The word of God. Deu. 8:3, with Mat. 4:4.
Prayer. Psa. 69:32.

Has its origin in the new-birth. Jno. 3:3-8.
Has its infancy. Luke 10:21. 1 Cor. 3:1, 2. 1 Jno. 2:12.
Has its youth. 1 Jno. 2:13, 14.
Has its maturity. Eph. 4:13. 1 Jno. 2:13, 14.
IS DESCRIBED AS

A life unto God. Rom. 6:11. Gal. 2:19.
Newness of life. Rom. 6:4.
Living in the Spirit. Gal. 5:25.

Revived by God. Psa. 85:6. Hos. 6:2.
Evidenced by love to the brethren. 1 Jno. 3:14.
All saints have. Eph. 2:1, 5. Col. 2:13.
Should animate the services of saints. Rom. 12:1. 1 Cor. 14:15.
Saints praise God for. Psa. 119:175.
Seek to grow in. Eph. 4:15. 1 Pet. 2:2.
Pray for the increase of. Psa. 119:25. Psa. 143:11.
The wicked alienated from. Eph. 4:18.
Lovers of pleasure destitute of. 1 Tim. 5:6.
Hypocrites destitute of. Jude 12. Rev. 3:1.
Illustrated. Eze. 37:9, 10. Luke 15:24.

Light.

God the only source of. Jas. 1:17.
Created by God. Gen. 1:3. Isa. 45:7.
Separated from darkness. Gen. 1:4.
Sun, moon, and stars appointed to communicate to the earth. Gen. 1:14-17. Jer. 31:35.
DIVIDED INTO

Natural. Job 24:14. Isa. 5:30.
Extraordinary or miraculous. Exo. 14:20. Psa. 78:14. Acts 9:3. Acts 12:7.
Artificial. Jer. 25:10. Acts 16:29.

Communicated to the body through the eye. Pro. 15:30. Mat. 6:22.
DESCRIBED AS

White and pure. Mat. 17:2.
Bright. Job 37:21.
Shining. 2 Sam. 23:4. Job 41:18.
Diffusive. Job 25:3, with Job 36:30.
Useful and precious. Ecc. 2:13.
Agreeable. Ecc. 11:7.
Manifesting objects. Jno. 3:20, 21. Eph. 5:13.

The theory of, beyond man's comprehension. Job 38:19, 20, 24.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Glory of God. Psa. 104:2, with 1 Tim. 6:16.
Purity of God. 1 Jno. 1:5.
Wisdom of God. Dan. 2:22.
Guidance of God. Psa. 27:1. Psa/ 36:9.
Favor of God. Psa. 4:6. Isa. 2:5.
Christ the source of all wisdom. Luke 2:32. Jno. 1:4, 9. Jno. 8:12. Jno. 12:46.
Glory of Christ. Acts 9:3, 5. Acts 26:13.
Purity of Christ. Mat. 17:2.
Word of God. Psa. 119:105, 130. 2 Pet. 1:19.
Gospel. 2 Cor. 4:4. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Ministers. Mat. 5:14. Jno. 5:35.
Wise rulers. 2 Sam. 21:17. 2 Sam. 23:4.
The soul of man. Job 18:5, 6.
Saints. Luke 16:8. Eph. 5:8. Phi. 2:15.
Future glory of saints. Psa. 97:11. Col. 1:12.
The path of the just. Pro. 4:18.
The glory of the church. Isa. 60:1-3.
Whatever makes manifest. Jno. 3:21. Eph. 5:13.

Lion, The.

Canaan infested by. 2 Kin. 17:25, 26.
DESCRIBED AS

Superior in strength. Jud. 14:18. Pro. 30:30.
Active. Deu. 33:22.
Courageous. 2 Sam. 17:10.
Fearless even of man. Isa. 31:4. Nah. 2:11.
Fierce. Job 10:16. Job 28:8.
Voracious. Psa. 17:12.
Majestic in movement. Pro. 30:29, 30.

Greatness of its teeth alluded to. Psa. 58:6. Joel 1:6.
God's power exhibited in restraining. 1 Kin. 13:28. Dan. 6:22, 27.
God provides for. Job 38:39. Psa. 104:21, 28.
Lurketh for its prey. Psa. 10:9.
Roars when seeking prey. Psa. 104:21. Isa. 31:4.
Rends its prey. Deu. 33:20. Psa. 7:2.
Often carries its prey to its den. Nah. 2:12.
Conceals itself by day. Psa. 104:22.
Often perishes for lack of food. Job 4:11.
INHABITS

Forests. Jer. 5:6.
Thickets. Jer. 4:7.
Mountains. So. of Sol. 4:8.
Deserts. Isa. 30:6.

Attacks the sheepfolds. 1 Sam. 17:34. Amos 3:12. Mic. 5:8.
Attacks and destroys men. 1 Kin. 13:24. 1 Kin. 20:36.
Universal terror caused by roaring of. Jer. 2:15. Amos 3:8.
Criminals often thrown to. Dan. 6:7, 16, 24.
Hunting of, alluded to. Job 10:16.
SLAIN BY

A swarm of bees found in the carcass of, by Samson. Jud. 14:8.
Disobedient prophet slain by. 1 Kin. 13:24, 26.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Israel. Num. 24:9.
Of the tribe of Judah. Gen. 49:9.
Of the tribe of Gad. Deu. 33:20.
Of Christ. Rev. 5:5.
Of God in protecting His church. Isa. 31:4.
Of God in executing judgments. Isa. 38:13. Lam. 3:10. Hos. 5:14. Hos. 13:8.
Of boldness of saints. Pro. 28:1.
Of brave men. 2 Sam. 1:23. 2 Sam. 23:20.
Of cruel and powerful enemies. Isa. 5:29. Jer. 49:19. Jer. 51:38.
Of persecutors. Psa. 22:13. 2 Tim. 4:17.
Of the devil. 1 Pet. 5:8.
Of imaginary fears of the slothful. Pro. 22:13. Pro. 26:13.
(Tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace. Isa. 11:7. Isa. 65:25.
(Roaring of,) of a king's wrath. Pro. 19:12. Pro. 20:2.

Locust, The.

A small insect. Pro. 30:24, 27.
Clean and fit for food. Lev. 11:21, 22.
DESCRIBED AS

Wise. Pro. 30:24, 27.
Voracious. Exo. 10:15.
Rapid in movement. Isa. 33:4.
Like to horses prepared for battle. Joel 2:4, with Rev. 9:7.

Carried every way by the wind. Exo. 10:13, 19.
Immensely numerous. Psa. 105:34. Nah. 3:15.
Flies in bands and with order. Pro. 30:27.
One of the plagues of Egypt. Exo. 10:4-15.
THE JEWS

Used as food. Mat. 3:4.
Threatened with, as a punishment for sin. Deu. 28:38, 42.
Deprecated the plague of. 1 Kin. 8:37, 38.
Often plagued by. Joel 1:4. Joel 2:25.
Promised deliverance from the plague of, on humiliation, &c. 2 Chr. 7:13, 14.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of destructive enemies. Joel 1:6, 7. Joel 2:2-9.
Of false teachers of the apostacy. Rev. 9:3.
Of ungodly rulers. Nah. 3:17.
(Destruction of,) of destruction of God's enemies. Nah. 3:15.

Long-suffering of God, The.

Is part of his character. Exo. 34:6. Num. 14:18. Psa. 86:15.
Salvation, the object of. 2 Pet. 3:15.
Through Christ's intercession. Luke 13:8.
Should lead to repentance. Rom. 2:4. 2 Pet. 3:9.
An encouragement to repent. Joel 2:13.
Exhibited in forgiving sins. Rom. 3:25.
EXERCISED TOWARD

His people. Isa. 30:18. Eze. 20:17.
The wicked. Rom. 9:22. 1 Pet. 3:20.

Plead in prayer. Jer. 15:15.
Limits set to. Gen. 6:3. Jer. 44:22.
THE WICKED

Abuse. Ecc. 8:11. Mat. 24:48, 49.
Despise. Rom. 2:4.
Punished for despising. Neh. 9:30. Mat. 24:48-51. Rom. 2:5.

Illustrated. Luke 13:6, 9.
Exemplified. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:10-13. Israel, Psa. 78:38. Isa. 48:9. Jerusalem, Mat. 23:37. Paul, 1 Tim. 1:16.

Love of Christ, The.

To the Father. Psa. 91:14. Jno. 14:31.
To His church. So. of Sol. 4:8, 9. So. of Sol. 5:1. Jno. 15:9. Eph. 5:25.
To those who love Him. Pro. 8:17. Jno. 14:21.
MANIFESTED IN HIS

Coming to seek the lost. Luke 19:10.
Praying for his enemies. Luke 23:34.
Giving himself for us. Gal. 2:20.
Dying for us. Jno. 15:13. 1 Jno. 3:16.
Washing away our sins. Rev. 1:5.
Interceding for us. Heb. 7:25. Heb. 9:24.
Sending the Spirit. Psa. 68:18. Jno. 16:7.
Rebukes and chastisements. Rev. 3:19.

Passeth knowledge. Eph. 3:19.
To be imitated. Jno. 13:34. Jno. 15:12. Eph. 5:2. 1 Jno. 3:16.
TO SAINTS, IS

Unquenchable. So. of Sol. 8:7.
Constraining. 2 Cor. 5:14.
Unchangeable. Jno. 13:1.
Indissoluble. Rom. 8:35.

Obedient saints abide in. Jno. 15:10.
Saints obtain victory through. Rom. 8:37.
Is the banner over His saints. So. of Sol. 2:4.
Is the ground of His saints love to Him. Luke 7:47.
To saints, shall be acknowledged even by enemies. Rev. 3:9.
Illustrated. Mat. 18:11-13.
Exemplified towards. Peter, Luke 22:32, 61. Lazarus, &c. Jno. 11:5, 36. His apostles, Jno. 13:1, 34. John, Jno. 13:23.

Love of God, The.

Is a part of His character. 2 Cor. 13:11. 1 Jno. 4:8.
Christ, the especial object of. Jno. 15:9. Jno. 17:26.
Christ abides in. Jno. 15:10.
DESCRIBED AS

Sovereign. Deu. 7:8. Deu. 10:15.
Great. Eph. 2:4.
Abiding. Zep. 3:17.
Unfailing. Isa. 49:15, 16.
Unalienable. Rom. 8:39.
Constraining. Hos. 11:4.
Everlasting. Jer. 31:3.

Irrespective of merit. Deu. 7:7. Job 7:17.
MANIFESTED TOWARDS

Perishing sinners. Jno. 3:16. Tit. 3:4.
His saints. Jno. 16:27. Jno. 17:23. 2 The. 2:16. 1 Jno. 4:16.
The destitute. Deu. 10:18.
The cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7.

EXHIBITED IN

The giving of Christ. Jno. 3:16.
The sending of Christ. 1 Jno. 4:9.
Christ's dying for us while sinners. Rom. 5:8. 1 Jno. 4:10.
Election. Mal. 1:2, 3. Rom. 9:11-13.
Adoption. 1 Jno. 3:1.
Redemption. Isa. 43:3, 4. Isa. 63:9.
Freeness of salvation. Tit. 3:4-7.
Forgiving sin. Isa. 38:17.
Quickening souls. Eph. 2:4, 5.
Drawing us to Himself. Hos. 11:4.
Temporal blessings. Deu. 7:13.
Chastisements. Heb. 12:6.
Defeating evil counsels. Deu. 23:5.

Shed abroad in the heart by the Holy Ghost. Rom. 5:5.
Saints know and believe. 1 Jno. 4:16.
Saints should abide in. Jude 21.
PERFECTED IN SAINTS

By obedience. 1 Jno. 2:5.
By brotherly love. 1 Jno. 4:12.

The source of our love to Him. 1 Jno. 4:19.
To be sought in prayer. 2 Cor. 13:14.

Love to Christ.

Exhibited by God. Mat. 17:5. Jno. 5:20.
Exhibited by saints. 1 Pet. 1:8.
His personal excellence is deserving of. So. of Sol. 5:9-16.
His love to us a motive to. 2 Cor. 5:14.
MANIFESTED IN

Seeking Him. So. of Sol. 3:2.
Obeying Him. Jno. 14:15, 21, 23.
Ministering to Him. Mat. 27:55, with Mat. 25:40.
Preferring Him to all others. Mat. 10:37.
Taking up the cross for Him. Mat. 10:38.

A characteristic of saints. So. of Sol. 1:4.
An evidence of adoption. Jno. 8:42.
SHOULD BE

Sincere. Eph. 6:24.
With the soul. So. of Sol. 1:7.
In proportion to our mercies. Luke 7:47.
Supreme. Mat. 10:37.
Ardent. So. of Sol. 2:5. So. of Sol. 8:6.
Unquenchable. So. of Sol. 8:7.
Even unto death. Acts 21:13. Rev. 12:11.

Promises to. 2 Tim. 4:8. Jas. 1:12.
Increase of, to be prayed for. Phi. 1:9.
Pray for grace to those who have. Eph. 6:24.
THEY WHO HAVE,

Are loved by the Father. Jno. 14:21, 23. Jno. 16:27.
Are loved by Christ. Pro. 8:17. Jno. 14:21.
Enjoy communion with God and Christ. Jno. 14:23.

Decrease of, rebuked. Rev. 2:4.
Want of, denounced. 1 Cor. 16:22.
The wicked, destitute of. Psa. 35:19, with Jno. 15:18, 25.
Exemplified. Joseph of Arimathea, Mat. 27:57-60. Penitent woman, Luke 7:47. Certain women, Luke 23:28. Thomas, Jno. 11:16. Mary Magdalene, Jno. 20:11. Peter, Jno. 21:15-17. Paul, Acts 21:13.

Love to God.

Commanded. Deu. 11:1. Jos. 22:5.
The first great commandment. Mat. 22:38.
With all the heart. Deu. 6:5, with Mat. 22:37.
Better than all sacrifices. Mar. 12:33.
PRODUCED BY

The Holy Ghost. Gal. 5:22. 2 The. 3:5.
The love of God to us. 1 Jno. 4:19.
Answers to prayer. Psa. 116:1.

Exhibited by Christ. Jno. 14:31.
A characteristic of saints. Psa. 5:11.
SHOULD PRODUCE

Joy. Psa. 5:11.
Love to saints. 1 Jno. 5:1.
Hatred of sin. Psa. 97:10.
Obedience to God. Deu. 30:20. 1 Jno. 5:3.

Perfected in obedience. 1 Jno. 2:5.
Perfected, gives boldness. 1 Jno. 4:17, 18.
God, faithful to those who have. Deu. 7:9.
THEY WHO HAVE

Are known of Him. 1 Cor. 8:3.
Are preserved by Him. Psa. 145:20.
Are delivered by Him. Psa. 91:14.
Partake of His mercy. Exo. 20:6. Deu. 7:9.
Have all things working for their good. Rom. 8:28.

Persevere in. Jude 21.
Exhort one another to. Psa. 31:23.
Pray for. 2 The. 3:5.
The love of the world is a proof of not having. 1 Jno. 2:15.
They who love not others, are without. 1 Jno. 4:20.
Hypocrites, without. Luke 11:42. Jno. 5:42.
The uncharitable, without. 1 Jno. 3:17.
God tries the sincerity of. Deu. 13:3.
Promises connected with. Deu. 11:13-15. Psa. 69:36. Isa. 56:6, 7. Jas. 1:12.

Love to Man.

Is of God. 1 Jno. 4:7.
Commanded by God. 1 Jno. 4:21.
Commanded by Christ. Jno. 13:34. Jno. 15:12. 1 Jno. 3:23.
After the example of Christ. Jno. 13:34. Jno. 15:12. Eph. 5:2.
Taught by God. 1 The. 4:9.
Faith worketh by. Gal. 5:6.
A fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22. Col. 1:8.
Purity of heart leads to. 1 Pet. 1:22.
Explained. 1 Cor. 13:4-7.
Is an active principle. 1 The. 1:3. Heb. 6:10.
Is an abiding principle. 1 Cor. 13:8, 13.
Is the second great commandment. Mat. 22:37-39.
Is the end of the commandment. 1 Tim. 1:5.
Supernatural gifts are nothing without. 1 Cor. 13:1, 2.
The greatest sacrifices are nothing without. 1 Cor. 13:3.
Especially enjoined upon ministers. 1 Tim. 4:12. 2 Tim. 2:22.
SAINTS SHOULD

Put on. Col. 3:14.
Follow after. 1 Cor. 14:1.
Abound in. Phi. 1:9. 1 The. 3:12.
Continue in. 1 Tim. 2:15. Heb. 13:1.
Provoke each other to. 2 Cor. 8:7. 2 Cor. 9:2. Heb. 10:24.
Be sincere in. Rom. 12:9. 2 Cor. 6:6. 2 Cor. 8:8. 1 Jno. 3:18.
Be disinterested in. 1 Cor. 10:24. 1 Cor. 13:5. Phi. 2:4.
Be fervent in. 1 Pet. 1:22. 1 Pet. 4:8.

Should be connected with brotherly-kindness. Rom. 12:10. 2 Pet. 1:7.
Should be with a pure heart. 1 Pet. 1:22.
All things should be done with. 1 Cor. 16:14.
SHOULD BE EXHIBITED, TOWARD

Saints. 1 Pet. 2:17. 1 Jno. 5:1.
Ministers. 1 The. 5:13.
Our families. Eph. 5:25. Tit. 2:4.
Fellow-countrymen. Exo. 32:32. Rom. 9:2, 3. Rom. 10:1.
Strangers. Lev. 19:34. Deu. 10:19.
Enemies. Exo. 23:4, 5. 2 Kin. 6:22. Mat. 5:44. Rom. 12:14, 20. 1 Pet. 3:9.
All men. Gal. 6:10.

SHOULD BE EXHIBITED, IN

Ministering to the wants of others. Mat. 25:35. Heb. 6:10.
Loving each other. Gal. 5:13.
Relieving strangers. Lev. 25:35. Mat. 25:35.
Clothing the naked. Isa. 58:7. Mat. 25:36.
Visiting the sick, &c. Job 31:16-22. Jas. 1:27.
Sympathizing. Rom. 12:15. 1 Cor. 12:26.
Supporting the weak. Gal. 6:2. 1 The. 5:14.
Covering the faults of others. Pro. 10:12, with 1 Pet. 4:8.
Forgiving injuries. Eph. 4:32. Col. 3:13.
Forbearing. Eph. 4:2.
Rebuking. Lev. 19:17. Mat. 18:15.

Necessary to true happiness. Pro. 15:17.
The love of God is a motive to. Jno. 13:34. 1 Jno. 4:11.
AN EVIDENCE OF

Being in the light. 1 Jno. 2:10.
Discipleship with Christ. Jno. 13:35.
Spiritual life. 1 Jno. 3:14.

Is the fulfilling of the law. Rom. 13:8-10. Gal. 5:14. Jas. 2:8.
Love to self is the measure of. Mar. 12:33.
Is good and pleasant. Psa. 133:1, 2.
Is a bond of union. Col. 2:2.
Is the bond of perfectness. Col. 3:14.
Hypocrites, devoid of. 1 Jno. 2:9, 11. 1 Jno. 4:20.
The wicked devoid of. 1 Jno. 3:10.
Exemplified. Joseph, Gen. 45:15. Ruth, Ruth 1:16, 17. Jonathan, &c. 1 Sam. 20:17, 41, 42. Obadiah, 1 Kin. 18:4. Centurion, Luke 7:5. Primitive Church, Acts 2:46. Heb. 10:33, 34. Lydia, Acts 16:15. Aquila, &c. Rom. 16:3, 4. Paul, 2 Cor. 6:11, 12. Epaphroditus, Phi. 2:25, 26, 30. Philippians, Phi. 4:15-19. Colossians, Col. 1:4. Thessalonians, 1 The. 3:6. Onesiphorus, 2 Tim. 1:16-18. Philemon, Phile. 7-9. Moses, Heb. 11:25.

Loving-kindness of God, The.

Is through Christ. Eph. 2:7. Tit. 3:4-6.
DESCRIBED AS

Great. Neh. 9:17.
Excellent. Psa. 36:7.
Good. Psa. 69:16.
Marvellous. Psa. 17:7. Psa. 31:21.
Multitudinous. Isa. 63:7.
Everlasting. Isa. 54:8.
Merciful. Psa. 117:2.
Better than life. Psa. 63:3.

Consideration of the dealings of God gives a knowledge of. Psa. 107:43.
SAINTS

Betrothed in. Hos. 2:19.
Drawn by. Jer. 31:3.
Preserved by. Psa. 40:11.
Quickened after. Psa. 119:88.
Comforted by. Psa. 119:76.
Look for mercy through. Psa. 51:1.
Receive mercy through. Isa. 54:8.
Are heard according to. Psa. 119:149.
Are ever mindful of. Psa. 26:3. Psa. 48:9.
Should expect, in affliction. Psa. 42:7, 8.
Crowned with. Psa. 103:4.

Never utterly taken from saints. Psa. 89:33. Isa. 54:10.
Former manifestations of, to be pleaded in prayer. Psa. 25:6. Psa. 89:49.
PRAY FOR THE

Exhibition of. Psa. 17:7. Psa. 143:8.
Continuance of. Psa. 36:10.
Extension of. Gen. 24:12. 2 Sam. 2:6.

Praise God for. Psa. 92:2. Psa. 138:2.
Proclaim. Psa. 40:10.

Lying.

Forbidden. Lev. 19:11. Col. 3:9.
Hateful to God. Pro. 6:16-19.
An abomination to God. Pro. 12:22.
A hindrance to prayer. Isa. 59:2, 3.
The devil, the father of. Jno. 8:44.
The devil excites men to. 1 Kin. 22:22. Acts 5:3.
SAINTS

Hate. Psa. 119:163. Pro. 13:5.
Avoid. Isa. 63:8. Zep. 3:13.
Respect not those who practice. Psa. 40:4.
Reject those who practice. Psa. 101:7.
Pray to be preserved from. Psa. 119:29. Pro. 30:8.

Unbecoming in rulers. Pro. 17:7.
The evil of rulers hearkening to. Pro. 29:12.
False prophets addicted to. Jer. 23:14. Eze. 22:28.
False witnesses addicted to. Pro. 14:5, 25.
Antinomians guilty of. 1 Jno. 1:6. 1 Jno. 2:4.
Hypocrites addicted to. Hos. 11:12.
Hypocrites, a seed of. Isa. 57:4.
THE WICKED

Addicted to, from their infancy. Psa. 58:3.
Love. Psa. 52:3.
Delight in. Psa. 62:4.
Seek after. Psa. 4:2.
Prepare their tongues for. Jer. 9:3, 5.
Bring forth. Psa. 7:14.
Give heed to. Pro. 17:4.

A characteristic of the Apostacy. 2 The. 2:9. 1 Tim. 4:2.
LEADS TO

Hatred. Pro. 26:28.
Love of impure conversation. Pro. 17:4.

Often accompanied by gross crimes. Hos. 4:1, 2.
Folly of concealing hatred by. Pro. 10:18.
Vanity of getting riches by. Pro. 21:6.
Shall be detected. Pro. 12:19.
Poverty preferable to. Pro. 19:22.
Excludes from heaven. Rev. 21:27. Rev. 22:15.
They who are guilty of, shall be cast into hell. Rev. 21:8.
Punishment for. Psa. 5:6. Psa. 120:3, 4. Pro. 19:5. Jer. 50:36.
Exemplified. The devil, Gen. 3:4. Cain, Gen. 4:9. Sarah, Gen. 18:15. Jacob, Gen. 27:19. Joseph's brethren, Gen. 37:31, 32. Gibeonites, Jos. 9:9-13. Samson, Jud. 16:10. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:13. Michal, 1 Sam. 19:14. David, 1 Sam. 21:2. Prophet of Bethel, 1 Kin. 13:18. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5:22. Job's friends, Job 13:4. Ninevites, Nah. 3:1. Peter, Mat. 26:72. Ananias, &c. Acts 5:5. Cretans, Tit. 1:12.

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The New Topical Text Book (1897)