R. A. Torrey's The New Topical Text Book: Section P.

Spread before Christ. Jno. 12:13.
Blasted as a punishment. Joel 1:12.
Represented in carved work on the walls and doors of the temple of Solomon. 1 Kin. 6:29, 32, 35. 2 Chr. 3:5.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The church. So. of Sol. 7:7, 8.
The righteous. Psa. 92:12.
The upright appearance of idols. Jer. 10:5.

Parables.

REMARKABLE PARABLES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT,

PARABLES OF CHRIST

Wise and foolish builders. Mat. 7:24-27.
Children of the bride-chamber. Mat. 9:15.
New cloth and old garment. Mat. 9:16.
New wine and old bottles. Mat. 9:17.
Unclean spirit. Mat. 12:43.
Sower. Mat. 13:3-23. Luke 8:5-15.
Tares. Mat. 13:24-30, 36-43.
Mustard-seed. Mat. 13:31, 32. Luke 13:19.
Leaven. Mat. 13:33.
Treasure hid in a field. Mat. 13:44.
Pearl of great price. Mat. 13:45, 46.
Net cast into the sea. Mat. 13:47-50.
Meats defiling not. Mat. 15:10-15.
Unmerciful servant. Mat. 18:23-35.
Laborers hired. Mat. 20:1-16.
Two sons. Mat. 21:28-32.
Wicked husbandmen. Mat. 21:33-45.
Marriage-feast. Mat. 22:2-14.
Fig-tree leafing. Mat. 24:32-34.
Man of the house watching. Mat. 24:43.
Faithful, and evil servants. Mat. 24:45-51.
Ten virgins. Mat. 25:1-13.
Talents. Mat. 25:14-30.
Kingdom, divided against itself. Mar. 3:24.
House, divided against itself. Mar. 3:25.
Strong man armed. Mar. 3:27. Luke 11:21.
Seed growing secretly. Mar. 4:26-29.
Lighted candle. Mar. 4:21. Luke 11:33-36.
Man taking a far journey. Mar. 13:34-37.
Blind leading the blind. Luke 6:39.
Beam and mote. Luke 6:41, 42.
Tree and its fruit. Luke 6:43-45.
Creditor and debtors. Luke 7:41-47.
Good Samaritan. Luke 10:30-37.
Importunate friend. Luke 11:5-9.
Rich fool. Luke 12:16-21.
Cloud and wind. Luke 12:54-57.
Barren fig-tree. Luke 13:6-9.
Men bidden to a feast. Luke 14:7-11.
Builder of a tower. Luke 14:28-30, 33.
King going to war. Luke 14:31-33.
Savor of salt. Luke 14:34, 35.
Lost sheep. Luke 15:3-7.
Lost piece of silver. Luke 15:8-10.
Prodigal son. Luke 15:11-32.
Unjust steward. Luke 16:1-8.
Rich man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19-31.
Importunate widow. Luke 18:1-8.
Pharisee and Publican. Luke 18:9-14.
Pounds. Luke 19:12-27.
Good Shepherd. Jno. 10:1-6.
Vine and branches. Jno. 15:1-5.

Pardon.

Promised. Isa. 1:18. Jer. 31:34, with Heb. 8:12. Jer. 50:20.
None without shedding of blood. Lev. 17:11, with Heb. 9:22.
Legal sacrifices, ineffectual for. Heb. 10:4.
Outward purifications, ineffectual for. Job 9:30, 31. Jer. 2:22.
The blood of Christ, alone, is efficacious for. Zec. 13:1, with 1 Jno. 1:7.
IS GRANTED

By God alone. Dan. 9:9. Mar. 2:7.
By Christ. Mar. 2:5. Luke 7:48.
Through Christ. Luke 1:69, 77. Acts 5:31. Acts 13:38.
Through the blood of Christ. Mat. 26:28. Rom. 3:25. Col. 1:14.
For the name's sake of Christ. 1 Jno. 2:12.
According to the riches of grace. Eph. 1:7.
On the exaltation of Christ. Acts 5:31.
Freely. Isa. 43:25.
Readily. Neh. 9:17. Psa. 86:5.
Abundantly. Isa. 55:7. Rom. 5:20.
To those who confess their sins. 2 Sam. 12:13. Psa. 32:5. 1 Jno. 1:9.
To those who repent. Acts 2:38.
To those who believe. Acts 10:43.

Should be preached in the name of Christ. Luke 24:47.
EXHIBITS THE

Compassion of God. Mic. 7:18, 19.
Grace of God. Rom. 5:15, 16.
Mercy of God. Exo. 34:7. Psa. 51:1.
Goodness of God. 2 Chr. 30:18. Psa. 86:5.
Forbearance of God. Rom. 3:25.
Loving-kindness of God. Psa. 51:1.
Justice of God. 1 Jno. 1:9.
Faithfulness of God. 1 Jno. 1:9.

EXPRESSED BY

Forgiving transgression. Psa. 32:1.
Removing transgression. Psa. 103:12.
Blotting out transgression. Isa. 44:22.
Covering sin. Psa. 32:1.
Blotting out sin. Acts 3:19.
Casting sins into the sea. Mic. 7:19.
Not imputing sin. Rom. 4:8.
Not mentioning transgression. Eze. 18:22.
Remembering sins no more. Heb. 10:17.

All saints enjoy. Col. 2:13. 1 Jno. 2:12.
Blessedness of. Psa. 32:1, with Rom. 4:7.
SHOULD LEAD TO

Returning to God. Isa. 44:22.
Loving God. Luke 7:47.
Fearing God. Psa. 130:4.
Praising God. Psa. 103:2, 3.

Ministers are appointed to proclaim. Isa. 40:1, 2. 2 Cor. 5:19.
PRAY FOR,

For yourselves. Psa. 25:11, 18. Psa. 51:1. Mat. 6:12. Luke 11:4.
For others. Jas. 5:15. 1 Jno. 5:16.

Encouragement to pray for. 2 Chr. 7:14.
WITHHELD FROM

The unforgiving. Mar. 11:26. Luke 6:37.
The unbelieving. Jno. 8:21, 24.
The impenitent. Luke 13:2-5.
Blasphemers against the Holy Ghost. Mat. 12:32. Mar. 3:28, 29.
Apostates. Heb. 10:26, 27. 1 Jno. 5:16.

Illustrated. Luke 7:42. Luke 15:20-24.
Exemplified. Israelites, Num. 14:20. David, 2 Sam. 12:13. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:13. Hezekiah, Isa. 38:17. The Paralytic, Mat. 9:2. The Penitent, Luke 7:47.

Parents.

Receive their children from God. Gen. 33:5. 1 Sam. 1:27. Psa. 127:3.
THEIR DUTY TO THEIR CHILDREN IS

To love them. Tit. 2:4.
To bring them to Christ. Mat. 19:13, 14.
To train them up for God. Pro. 22:6. Eph. 6:4.
To instruct them in God's word. Deu. 4:9. Deu. 11:19. Isa. 38:19.
To tell them of God's judgments. Joel 1:3.
To tell them of the miraculous works of God. Exo. 10:2. Psa. 78:4.
To command them to obey God. Deu. 32:46. 1 Chr. 28:9.
To bless them. Gen. 48:15. Heb. 11:20.
To pity them. Psa. 103:13.
To provide for them. Job 42:15. 2 Cor. 12:14. 1 Tim. 5:8.
To rule them. 1 Tim. 3:4, 12.
To correct them. Pro. 13:24. Pro. 19:18. Pro. 23:13. Pro. 29:17. Heb. 12:7.
Not to provoke them. Eph. 6:4. Col. 3:21.
Not to make unholy connections for them. Gen. 24:1-4. Gen. 28:1, 2.

Wicked children, a cause of grief to. Pro. 10:1. Pro. 17:25.
SHOULD PRAY FOR THEIR CHILDREN,

For their spiritual welfare. Gen. 17:18. 1 Chr. 29:19.
When in temptation. Job 1:5.
When in sickness. 2 Sam. 12:16. Mar. 5:23. Jno. 4:46, 49.

WHEN FAITHFUL,

Are blessed by their children. Pro. 31:28.
Leave a blessing to their children. Psa. 112:2. Pro. 11:21. Isa. 65:23.

Sins of, visited on their children. Exo. 20:5. Isa. 14:20. Lam. 5:7.
Negligence of, sorely punished. 1 Sam. 3:13.
WHEN WICKED,

Instruct their children in evil. Jer. 9:14. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Set a bad example to their children. Eze. 20:18. Amos 2:4.

Good--Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 18:19. Jacob, Gen. 44:20, 30. Joseph, Gen. 48:13-20. Mother of Moses, Exo. 2:2, 3. Manoah, Jud. 13:8. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:28. David, 2 Sam. 18:5, 33. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 4:19, 20. Job, Job 1:5. Mother of Lemuel, Pro. 31:1. Nobleman, Jno. 4:49. Lois and Eunice, 2 Tim. 1:5.
Bad--Exemplified. Mother of Micah, Jud. 17:3. Eli, 1 Sam. 3:13. Saul, 1 Sam. 20:33. Athaliah, 2 Chr. 22:3. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:6. Herodias, Mar. 6:24.

Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature of.

A type of Christ. Exo. 12:3. 1 Cor. 5:7.
A male of the first year. Exo. 12:5. Isa. 9:6.
Without blemish. Exo. 12:5. 1 Pet. 1:19.
Taken out of the flock. Exo. 12:5. Heb. 2:14, 17.
Chosen before-hand. Exo. 12:3. 1 Pet. 2:4.
Shut up four days that it might be closely examined. Exo. 12:6. Jno. 8:46. Jno. 18:38.
Killed by the people. Exo. 12:6. Acts 2:23.
Killed at the place where the Lord put his name. Deu. 16:2, 5-7. 2 Chr. 35:1. Luke 13:33.
Killed in the evening. Exo. 12:6. Mar. 15:34, 37.
Its blood to be shed. Exo. 12:7. Luke 22:20.
Blood of, sprinkled on lintel and door-posts. Exo. 12:22. Heb. 9:13, 14. Heb. 10:22. 1 Pet. 1:2.
Blood of, not sprinkled on threshold. Exo. 12:7. Heb. 10:29.
Not a bone of, broken. Exo. 12:46. Jno. 19:36.
Not eaten raw. Exo. 12:9. 1 Cor. 11:28, 29.
Roasted with fire. Exo. 12:8. Psa. 22:14, 15.
Eaten with bitter herbs. Exo. 12:8. Zec. 12:10.
Eaten with unleavened bread. Exo. 12:39. 1 Cor. 5:7, 8. See 2 Cor. 1:12.
Eaten in haste. Exo. 12:11. Heb. 6:18.
Eaten with the loins girt. Exo. 12:11. Luke 12:35. Eph. 6:14. 1 Pet. 1:13.
Eaten with staff in hand. Exo. 12:11. Psa. 23:4.
Eaten with shoes on. Exo. 12:11. Eph. 6:15.
Not taken out of the house. Exo. 12:46. Eph. 3:17.
What remained of it till morning to be burned. Exo. 12:10. Mat. 7:6. Luke 11:3.

Patience.

God, is the God of. Rom. 15:5.
Christ, an example of. Isa. 53:7, with Acts 8:32. Mat. 27:14.
Enjoined. Tit. 2:2. 2 Pet. 1:6.
Should have its perfect work. Jas. 1:4.
Trials of saints lead to. Rom. 5:3. Jas. 1:3.
PRODUCES

Experience. Rom. 5:4.
Hope. Rom. 15:4.

Suffering with, for well-doing, is acceptable with God. 1 Pet. 2:20.
TO BE EXERCISED IN

Running the race set before us. Heb. 12:1.
Bringing forth fruits. Luke 8:15.
Well-doing. Rom. 2:7. Gal. 6:9.
Waiting for God. Psa. 37:7. Psa. 40:1.
Waiting for Christ. 1 Cor. 1:7. 2 The. 3:5.
Waiting for the hope of the gospel. Rom. 8:25. Gal. 5:5.
Waiting for God's salvation. Lam. 3:26.
Bearing the yoke. Lam. 3:27.
Tribulation. Luke 21:19. Rom. 12:12.

Necessary to the inheritance of the promises. Heb. 6:12. Heb. 10:36.
Exercise, towards all. 1 The. 5:14.
They who are in authority, should exercise. Mat. 18:26. Acts 26:3.
Ministers should follow after. 1 Tim. 6:11.
Ministers approved by. 2 Cor. 6:4.
SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY

Godliness. 2 Pet. 1:6.
Faith. 2 The. 1:4. Heb. 6:12. Rev. 13:10.
Temperance. 2 Pet. 1:6.
Long-suffering. Col. 1:11.
Joyfulness. Col. 1:11.

Saints strengthened unto all. Col. 1:11.
Commended. Ecc. 7:8. Rev. 2:2, 3.
Illustrated. Jas. 5:7.
Exemplified. Job, Job 1:21. Jas. 5:11. Simeon, Luke 2:25. Paul, 2 Tim. 3:10. Abraham, Heb. 6:15. Prophets, Jas. 5:10. John, Rev. 1:9.

Patriarchal Government.

Vested in the heads of families. Gen. 18:19.
EXERCISED IN

Training, &c. their servants for war. Gen. 14:14.
Vindicating their wrongs. Gen. 14:12, 15, 16.
Forming treaties and alliances. Gen. 14:13. Gen. 21:22-32. Gen. 26:28-33.
Acting as priests. Gen. 8:20. Gen. 12:7, 8. Gen. 35:1-7. Job 1:5.
Acting as judges. Gen. 38:24.
Arbitrarily disinheriting and putting away servants and children. Gen. 21:14. 1 Chr. 5:1.
Blessing and cursing their children. Gen. 9:25, 26. Gen. 27:28, 29. Gen. 49 ch.
The authority of heads of families for, acknowledged. Gen. 23:6.

Peace.

God is the author of. Psa. 147:14. Isa. 45:7. 1 Cor. 14:33.
RESULTS FROM

Heavenly wisdom. Jas. 3:17.
The government of Christ. Isa. 2:4.
Praying for rulers. 1 Tim. 2:2.
Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell. Jer. 29:7.

Necessary to the enjoyment of life. Psa. 34:12, 14, with 1 Pet. 3:10, 11.
GOD BESTOWS UPON THOSE WHO

Obey Him. Lev. 26:6.
Please Him. Pro. 16:7.
Endure His chastisements. Job 5:17, 23, 24.

Is a bond of union. Eph. 4:3.
The fruit of righteousness should be sown in. Jas. 3:18.
The church shall enjoy. Psa. 125:5. Psa. 128:6. Isa. 2:4. Hos. 2:18.
SAINTS SHOULD

Love. Zec. 8:19.
Seek. Psa. 34:14, with 1 Pet. 3:11.
Follow. 2 Tim. 2:22.
Follow the things which make for. Rom. 14:19.
Cultivate. Psa. 120:7.
Speak. Est. 10:3.
Live in. 2 Cor. 13:11.
Have, with each other. Mar. 9:50. 1 The. 5:13.
Endeavor to have with all men. Rom. 12:18. Heb. 12:14.

Pray for that of the church. Psa. 122:6-8.
Exhort others to. Gen. 45:24.
Ministers should exhort to. 2 The. 3:12.
Advantages of. Pro. 17:1. Ecc. 4:6.
Blessedness of. Psa. 133:1.
Blessedness of promoting. Mat. 5:9.
THE WICKED

Hypocritically speak. Psa. 28:3.
Speak not. Psa. 35:20.
Enjoy not. Isa. 48:22. Eze. 7:25.
Opposed to. Psa. 120:7.
Hate. Psa. 120:6.

Shall abound in the latter days. Isa. 2:4. Isa. 11:13. Isa. 32:18.
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 13:8, 9. Abimelech, Gen. 26:29. Mordecai, Est. 10:3. David, Psa. 120:7.

Peace-offerings.

A male or female of herd or flock. Lev. 3:1, 6, 12.
THE OFFERER REQUIRED

To give it freely. Lev. 19:5.
To bring it himself. Lev. 7:29, 30.
To lay his hand upon its head. Lev. 3:2, 8, 13.
To kill it at tabernacle door. Lev. 3:2, 8, 13.

Required to be perfect and free from blemish. Lev. 3:1, 6. Lev. 22:21.
THE PRIEST

Prepared. Eze. 46:2.
Sprinkled the blood on the altar. Lev. 3:2, 8, 13.
Offered the inside fat, &c. by fire. Lev. 3:3, 4, 9, 10.
Laid it upon the daily burnt offering to be consumed with it. Lev. 3:5, with Lev. 6:12, 13.
Waved the breast as a wave-offering. Exo. 29:26, 28. Lev. 7:29, 30.
Heaved the right shoulder as an heave-offering. Exo. 29:22-27.
Had the shoulder and breast as his portion. Exo. 29:28. Lev. 7:31-34.
An offering most acceptable. Lev. 3:5, 16.
Generally accompanied by a burnt-offering. Jud. 21:4. 1 Sam. 10:8. 1 Kin. 3:15.
Often accompanied by a sin-offering. Lev. 23:19.

WAS OFFERED

As a thanksgiving-offering. Lev. 7:12, 13.
As a votive offering. Lev. 7:16.
For reconciliation. Eze. 45:15. Eph. 2:13, 14.
For confirming the legal covenant. Exo. 24:5.
At consecration of priests. Exo. 29:22, 29.
For the people at large. Lev. 9:4.
At expiration of Nazarite's vow. Num. 6:14.
At all the festivals. Num. 10:10.
At dedication of tabernacle. Num. 7:17, 23, &c.
At dedication of temple. 1 Kin. 8:62-64.
At coronation of kings. 1 Sam. 11:15.
By Joshua after his victories. Jos. 8:31.
By Israel after their defeat. Jud. 20:26.
By David on bringing up the ark. 2 Sam. 6:17.
By David after the plague. 2 Sam. 24:25.
By Solomon three times a year. 1 Kin. 9:25.
By Manasseh on repairing and restoring the altar. 2 Chr. 33:15, 16.

If a thanksgiving offering to be eaten the day offered. Lev. 7:15.
If a votive offering to be eaten the same day or the next. Lev. 7:16, 17. Lev. 19:6-8.
To be eaten before the Lord. Deu. 12:17, 18.
No unclean person to eat of. Lev. 7:20, 21.

Peace, Spiritual.

God is the God of. Rom. 15:33. 2 Cor. 13:11. 1 The. 5:23. Heb. 13:20.
God ordains. Isa. 26:12.
God speaks, to His saints. Psa. 85:8.
Christ is the Lord of. 2 The. 3:16.
Christ is the prince of. Isa. 9:6.
Christ gives. 2 The. 3:16.
Christ guides into the way of. Luke 1:79.
Christ is our. Eph. 2:14.
Is through the atonement of Christ. Isa. 53:5. Eph. 2:14, 15. Col. 1:20.
Bequeathed by Christ. Jno. 14:27.
PREACHED

By Christ. Eph. 2:17.
Through Christ. Acts 10:36.
By ministers. Isa. 52:7, with Rom. 10:15.

Announced by angels. Luke 2:14.
Follows upon justification. Rom. 5:1.
A fruit of the Spirit. Rom. 14:17. Gal. 5:22.
Divine wisdom is the way of. Pro. 3:17.
ACCOMPANIES

Faith. Rom. 15:13.
Righteousness. Isa. 32:17.
Acquaintance with God. Job 22:21.
The love of God's law. Psa. 119:165.
Spiritual-mindedness. Rom. 8:6.

Established by covenant. Isa. 54:10. Eze. 34:25. Mal. 2:5.
PROMISED TO

The Church. Isa. 66:12.
The Gentiles. Zec. 9:10.
Saints. Psa. 72:3, 7. Isa. 55:12.
The meek. Psa. 37:11.
Those who confide in God. Isa. 26:3.
Returning backsliders. Isa. 57:18, 19.

We should love. Zec. 8:19.
The benediction of ministers should be. Num. 6:26. Luke 10:5.
SAINTS

Have in Christ. Jno. 16:33.
Have, with God. Isa. 27:5. Rom. 5:1.
Enjoy. Psa. 119:165.
Repose in. Psa. 4:8.
Blessed with. Psa. 29:11.
Kept in perfect. Isa. 26:3.
Ruled by. Col. 3:15.
Kept by. Phi. 4:7.
Die in. Psa. 37:37. Luke 2:29.
Wish, to each other. Gal. 6:16. Phi. 1:2. Col. 1:2. 1 The. 1:1.

OF SAINTS

Great. Psa. 119:165. Isa. 54:13.
Abundant. Psa. 72:7. Jer. 33:6.
Secure. Job 34:29.
Passeth all understanding. Phi. 4:7.
Consummated after death. Isa. 57:2.

The gospel is good tidings of. Rom. 10:15.
THE WICKED

Know not the way of. Isa. 57:2. Rom. 3:17.
Know not the things of. Luke 19:42.
Promise, to themselves. Deu. 29:19.
Are promised, by false teachers. Jer. 6:14.
There is none for. Isa. 48:22. Isa. 57:21.

Supports under trials. Jno. 14:27. Jno. 16:33.

Perfection.

Is of God. Psa. 18:32. Psa. 138:8.
All saints have, in Christ. 1 Cor. 2:6. Phi. 3:15. Col. 2:10.
God's perfection the standard of. Mat. 5:48.
IMPLIES

Entire devotedness. Mat. 19:21.
Purity and holiness in speech. Jas. 3:2.

Saints commanded to aim at. Gen. 17:1. Deu. 18:13.
Saints claim not. Job 9:20. Phi. 3:12.
Saints follow after. Pro. 4:18. Phi. 3:12.
Ministers appointed to lead saints to. Eph. 4:12. Col. 1:28.
Exhortation to. 2 Cor. 7:1. 2 Cor. 13:11.
Impossibility of attaining to. 2 Chr. 6:36. Psa. 119:96.
THE WORD OF GOD IS

The rule of. Jas. 1:25.
Designed to lead us to. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17.

Charity is the bond of. Col. 3:14.
Patience leads to. Jas. 1:4.
Pray for. Heb. 13:20, 21. 1 Pet. 5:10.
The Church shall attain to. Jno. 17:23. Eph. 4:13.
Blessedness of. Psa. 37:37. Pro. 2:21.

Persecution.

Christ suffered. Psa. 69:26. Jno. 5:16.
Christ voluntarily submitted to. Isa. 50:6.
Christ was patient under. Isa. 53:7.
Saints may expect. Mar. 10:30. Luke 21:12. Jno. 15:20.
Saints suffer, for the sake of God. Jer. 15:15.
Of saints, is a persecution of Christ. Zec. 2:8, with Acts 9:4, 5.
All that live godly in Christ, shall suffer. 2 Tim. 3:12.
ORIGINATES IN

Ignorance of God and Christ. Jno. 16:3.
Hated to God and Christ. Jno. 15:20, 24.
Hatred to the gospel. Mat. 13:21.
Pride. Psa. 10:2.
Mistaken zeal. Acts 13:50. Acts 26:9-11.

Is inconsistent with the spirit of the gospel. Mat. 26:52.
Men by nature addicted to. Gal. 4:29.
Preachers of the gospel subject to. Gal. 5:11.
Is sometimes unto death. Acts 22:4.
God forsakes not His saints under. 2 Cor. 4:9.
God delivers out of. Dan. 3:25, 28. 2 Cor. 1:10. 2 Tim. 3:11.
Cannot separate from Christ. Rom. 8:35.
Lawful means may be used to escape. Mat. 2:13. Mat. 10:23. Mat. 12:14, 15.
SAINTS SUFFERING, SHOULD

Commit themselves to God. 1 Pet. 4:19.
Exhibit patience. 1 Cor. 4:12.
Rejoice. Mat. 5:12. 1 Pet. 4:13.
Glorify God. 1 Pet. 4:16.
Pray for deliverance. Psa. 7:1. Psa. 119:86.
Pray for those who inflict. Mat. 5:44.

Return blessing for. Rom. 12:14.
The hope of future blessedness supports under. 1 Cor. 15:19, 32. Heb. 10:34, 35.
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake. Mat. 5:10. Luke 6:22.
Pray for those suffering. 2 The. 3:2.
Hypocrites cannot endure. Mat. 4:17.
False teachers shrink from. Gal. 6:12.
THE WICKED

Addicted to. Psa. 10:2. Psa. 69:26.
Active in. Psa. 143:3. Lam. 4:19.
Encourage each other in. Psa. 71:11.
Rejoice in its success. Psa. 13:4. Rev. 11:10.

Punishment for. Psa. 7:13. 2 The. 1:6.
Illustrated. Mat. 21:33-39.
Spirit of--Exemplified. Pharaoh, &c. Exo. 1:8-14. Saul, 1 Sam. 26:18. Jezebel, 1 Kin. 19:2. Zedekiah, &c. Jer. 38:4-6. Chaldeans, Dan. 3:8, &c. Pharisees, Mat. 12:14. Jews, Jno. 5:16. 1 The. 2:15. Herod, Acts 12:1. Gentiles, Acts 14:5. Paul, Phi. 3:6. 1 Tim. 1:13.
Suffering of--Exemplified. Micaiah, 1 Kin. 22:27. David, Psa. 119:161. Jeremiah, Jer. 32:2. Daniel, Dan. 6:5-17. Peter, &c. Acts 4:3. Apostles, Acts 5:18. The Prophets, Acts 7:52. Primitive Church, Acts 8:1. Paul and Barnabas, Acts 13:50. Paul and Silas, Acts 16:23. Hebrews, Heb. 10:33. Saints of old, Heb. 11:36.

Perseverance.

An evidence of reconciliation with God. Col. 1:21-23.
An evidence of belonging to Christ. Jno. 8:31. Heb. 3:6, 14.
A characteristic of saints. Pro. 4:18.
TO BE MANIFESTED IN

Seeking God. 1 Chr. 16:11.
Waiting upon God. Hos. 12:6.
Prayer. Rom. 12:12. Eph. 6:18.
Well-doing. Rom. 2:7. 2 The. 3:13.
Continuing in the faith. Acts 14:22. Col. 1:23. 2 Tim. 4:7.
Holding fast hope. Heb. 3:6.

MAINTAINED THROUGH

The power of God. Psa. 37:24. Phi. 1:6.
The power of Christ. Jno. 10:28.
The intercession of Christ. Luke 22:31, 32. Jno. 17:11.
The fear of God. Jer. 32:40.
Faith. 1 Pet. 1:5.

Promised to saints. Job 17:9.
Leads to increase of knowledge. Jno. 8:31, 32.
IN WELL-DOING

Leads to assurance of hope. Heb. 6:10, 11.
Is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58. Gal. 6:9.

Ministers should exhort to. Acts 13:43. Acts 14:22.
Encouragement to. Heb. 12:2, 3.
Promises to. Mat. 10:22. Mat. 24:13. Rev. 2:26-28.
Blessedness of. Jas. 1:25.
WANT OF,

Excludes from the benefits of the gospel. Heb. 6:4-6.
Punished. Jno. 15:6. Rom. 11:22.
Illustrated. Mar. 4:5, 17.

Pharisees, The.

A sect of the Jews. Acts 15:5.
The strictest observers of the Mosaic ritual. Acts 26:5.
By descent, especially esteemed. Acts 23:6.
CHARACTER OF;

Zealous of the law. Acts 15:5. Phi. 3:5.
Zealous of tradition. Mar. 7:3, 5-8. Gal. 1:14.
Outwardly moral. Luke 18:11. Phi. 3:5, 6.
Rigid in fasting. Luke 5:33. Luke 18:12.
Active in proselytizing. Mat. 23:15.
Self-righteous. Luke 16:15. Luke 18:9.
Avaricious. Mat. 23:14. Luke 16:14.
Ambitious of precedence. Mat. 23:6.
Fond of public salutations. Mat. 23:7.
Fond of distinguished titles. Mat. 23:7-10.
Particular in paying all dues. Mat. 23:23.
Oppressive. Mat. 23:4.
Cruel in persecuting. Acts 9:1, 2.

Believed in the resurrection, &c. Acts 23:8.
Made broad their phylacteries, &c. Mat. 23:5.
Their opinions, a standard for others. Jno. 7:48.
Many priest and Levites were of. Jno. 1:19, 24.
Many rulers, lawyers, and scribes were of. Jno. 3:1. Acts 5:34. Acts 23:9.
Had disciples. Luke 5:33. Acts 22:3.
Some came to John for baptism. Mat. 3:7.
As a body, rejected John's baptism. Luke 7:30.
CHRIST

Often invited by. Luke 7:36. Luke 11:37.
Condemned by, for associating with sinners. Mat. 9:11. Luke 7:39. Luke 15:1, 2.
Asked for signs by. Mat. 12:38. Mat. 16:1.
Tempted by, with questions about the law. Mat. 19:3. Mat. 22:15, 16, 35.
Watched by, for evil. Luke 6:7.
Offended, by His doctrine. Mat. 15:12. Mat. 21:45. Luke 16:14.
Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation. Mat. 5:20.
Declared the doctrines of, to be hypocrisy. Mat. 16:6, 11, 12. Luke 12:1.
Denounced woes against. Mat. 23:13, &c.
Called, an evil and adulterous generation. Mat. 12:39.
Called, serpents and generation of vipers. Mat. 23:33.
Called fools and blind guides. Mat. 23:17, 24.
Compared, to whited sepulchres. Mat. 23:27.
Compared, to graves that appear not. Luke 11:44.
Left Judea for a time on account of. Jno. 4:1-3.

Imputed Christ's miracles to Satan's power. Mat. 9:34. Mat. 12:24.
Sent officers to apprehend Christ. Jno. 7:32, 45.
Often sought to destroy Christ. Mat. 12:14. Mat. 21:46. Jno. 11:47, 53, 57.

Philistines.

Descended from Casluhim. Gen. 10:13, 14.
Originally dwelt in the land of Caphtor. Jer. 47:4. Amos 9:7.
Conquered the Avims and took from them the west coast of Canaan. Deu. 2:23.
CALLED

The Caphtorims. Deu. 2:23.
The Cherethites. 1 Sam. 30:14. Zep. 2:5.

COUNTRY OF,

Called Philistia. Psa. 87:4. Psa. 108:9.
Divided into five states or lordships. Jos. 13:3. Jud. 3:3. 1 Sam. 6:16.
Had many flourishing cities. 1 Sam. 6:17.
Given by God to the Israelites. Jos. 13:2, 3. Jos. 15:45, 47.

Were a great people and governed by kings in the patriarchal age. Gen. 21:22, 34. 26:8.
CHARACTER OF,

Proud. Zec. 9:6.
Idolatrous. Jud. 16:23. 1 Sam. 5:2.
Superstitious. Isa. 2:6.
Warlike. 1 Sam. 17:1. 1 Sam. 28:1.

Men of great strength and stature amongst. 1 Sam. 17:4-7. 2 Sam. 21:16, 18-20.
Some of, left to prove Israel. Jud. 3:1-3.
Always confederated with the enemies of Israel. Psa. 83:7. Isa. 9:11, 12.
Shamgar slew six hundred of, and delivered Israel. Jud. 3:31.
Oppressed Israel after the death of Jair for eighteen years. Jud. 10:7, 8.
Oppressed Israel after the death of Abdon forty years. Jud. 13:1.
SAMSON

Promised as a deliverer from. Jud. 13:5.
Intermarried with. Jud. 14:1, 10.
Slew thirty, near Askelon. Jud. 14:19.
Burned vineyards, &c. of. Jud. 15:3-5.
Slew many for burning his wife. Jud. 15:7, 8.
Slew a thousand with the jawbone of an ass. Jud. 15:15, 16.
Blinded and imprisoned by. Jud. 16:21.
Pulled down the house of Dagon and destroyed immense numbers of. Jud. 16:29, 30.

Defeated Israel at Ebenezer. 1 Sam. 4:1, 2.
Defeated Israel and took the ark. 1 Sam. 4:3-11.
Put the ark into Dagon's house. 1 Sam. 5:1-4.
Plagued for retaining the ark. 1 Sam. 5:6-12.
Sent back the ark and were healed. 1 Sam. 6:1-18.
Miraculously routed at Mizpeh. 1 Sam. 7:7-14.
Jonathan smote a garrison of, at Geba and provoked them. 1 Sam. 13:3, 4.
Invaded the land of Israel with a great army. 1 Sam. 13:5, 17-23.
Jonathan and his armor-bearer smote a garrison of, at the passages. 1 Sam. 14:1-14.
Miraculously discomfited. 1 Sam. 14:15-23.
Saul constantly at war with. 1 Sam. 14:52.
Defied Israel by their champion. 1 Sam. 17:4-10.
Defeated by Israel at Ephes-dammim and pursued to Ekron. 1 Sam. 17:1, 52.
DAVID

Slew Goliath the champion of. 1 Sam. 17:40-50.
Procured Saul's daughter for an hundred foreskins of. 1 Sam. 18:25-27.
Often defeated during Saul's reign. 1 Sam. 19:8. 1 Sam. 23:1-5.
Fled to, for safety. 1 Sam. 27:1-7.
Gained the confidence of Achish king of. 1 Sam. 28:2. 1 Sam. 29:9.
Distrusted by. 1 Sam. 29:2-7.
Often defeated in the course of his reign. 2 Sam. 5:17-23. 2 Sam. 8:1. 2 Sam. 21:15-22. 2 Sam. 23:8-12.
Had a guard composed of. 2 Sam. 8:18, with Eze. 25:16. Zep. 2:5.

Gathered all their armies to Aphek against Israel. 1 Sam. 28:1. 1 Sam. 29:1.
Ziklag a town of, taken and plundered by the Amalekites. 1 Sam. 30:1, 2, 16.
Israel defeated by, and Saul slain. 1 Sam. 31:1-10.
Besieged in Gibbethon by Nadab. 1 Kin. 15:27.
Sent by God against Jehoram. 2 Chr. 21:16, 17.
Defeated by Uzziah. 2 Chr. 26:6, 7.
Distressed Judah under Ahaz. 2 Chr. 28:18, 19.
Defeated by Hezekiah. 2 Kin. 18:8.
Israel condemned for imitating. Jud. 10:6. Amos 6:2. Amos 9:7.
PROPHECIES RESPECTING;

Union with Syria against Israel. Isa. 9:11, 12.
Punishment with other nations. Jer. 25:20.
Dismay at ruin of Tyre. Zec. 9:3, 5.
Base men to be their rulers. Zec. 9:6.
Hatred and revenge against Israel to be fully recompensed. Eze. 25:15-17. Amos 1:6-8.
Utter destruction by Pharaoh king of Egypt. Jer. 47:1-4. Zep. 2:5, 6.
Destruction and desolation of their cities. Jer. 47:5. Zep. 2:4.
Their country to be a future possession to Israel. Oba. 19 v. Zep. 2:7.
To help in Israel's restoration. Isa. 11:14.

Pilgrims and Strangers.

Described. Jno. 17:16.
Saints are called to be. Gen. 12:1, with Acts 7:3. Luke 14:26, 27, 33.
All saints are. Psa. 39:12. 1 Pet. 1:1.
Saints confess themselves. 1 Chr. 29:15. Psa. 39:12. Psa. 119:19. Heb. 11:13.
AS SAINTS THEY

Have the example of Christ. Luke 9:58.
Are strengthened by God. Deu. 33:25. Psa. 84:6, 7.
Are actuated by faith. Heb. 11:9.
Have their faces toward Zion. Jer. 50:5.
Keep the promises in view. Heb. 11:13.
Forsake all for Christ. Mat. 19:27.
Look for a heavenly country. Heb. 11:16.
Look for a heavenly city. Heb. 11:10.
Pass their sojourning in fear. 1 Pet. 1:17.
Rejoice in the statutes of God. Psa. 119:54.
Pray for direction. Psa. 43:3. Jer. 50:5.
Have a heavenly conversation. Phi. 3:20.
Hate worldly fellowship. Psa. 120:5, 6.
Are not mindful of this world. Heb. 11:15.
Are not at home in this world. Heb. 11:9.
Shine as lights in the world. Phi. 2:15.
Invite others to go with them. Num. 10:29.
Are exposed to persecution. Psa. 120:5-7. Jno. 17:14.
Should abstain from fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11.
Should have their treasure in heaven. Mat. 6:19. Luke 12:33. Col. 3:1, 2.
Should not be over anxious about worldly things. Mat. 6:25.
Long for their pilgrimage to end. Psa. 55:6. 2 Cor. 5:1-8.
Die in faith. Heb. 11:13.
The world is not worthy of. Heb. 11:38.

God is not ashamed to be called their God. Heb. 11:16.
Typified. Israel, Exo. 6:4. Exo. 12:11.
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 23:4. Acts 7:4, 5. Jacob, Gen. 47:9. Saints of old, 1 Chr. 29:15. Heb. 11:13, 38. David, Psa. 39:12. The Apostles, Mat. 19:27.

Pillars.

The supports of a building. Jud. 16:29.
Things raised up as memorials. Gen. 31:51.
MADE OF

Marble. Est. 1:6.
Wood. 1 Kin. 10:12.
Iron. Jer. 1:18.
Brass. 1 Kin. 7:15.
Silver. So. of Sol. 3:10.

The vail and hangings of the tabernacle supported by. Exo. 26:32, 37. Exo. 36:36, 38.
Two, placed in the temple porch. 1 Kin. 7:15-21.
OF MEMORIAL

Sometimes of a single stone. Gen. 28:18.
Sometimes of a heap of stones. Jos. 4:8, 9, 20.
To witness vows. Gen. 28:18. Gen. 31:13.
To witness covenants. Gen. 31:52.
To mark the graves of the dead. Gen. 35:20.
To commemorate remarkable events. Exo. 24:4. Jos. 4:20, 24.
To perpetuate names. 2 Sam. 18:18.
In honor of idols. Lev. 26:1. (marg.) Deu. 7:5. (marg.)
Often anointed. Gen. 28:18. Gen. 31:13.
Often had inscriptions. Job 19:24.

The divine glory appeared to Israel in the form of. Exo. 13:21, 22. Num. 12:5.
Lot's wife became a pillar of salt. Gen. 19:26.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Stability of the heavens. Job 26:11.
Stability of the earth. 1 Sam. 2:8. Psa. 75:3.
The church. 1 Tim. 3:15.
Stability of Christ. So. of Sol. 5:15. Rev. 10:1.
Ministers. Jer. 1:18. Gal. 2:9.
Saints who overcome in Christ. Rev. 3:12.

Plague or Pestilence, The.

Inflicted by God. Eze. 14:19. Hab. 3:5.
One of God's four sore judgments. Eze. 14:21.
Described as noisome. Psa. 91:3.
Israel threatened with, as a punishment for disobedience. Lev. 26:24, 25. Deu. 28:21.
Desolating effects of. Psa. 91:7. Jer. 16:6, 7. Amos 6:9, 10.
Equally fatal day and night. Psa. 91:5, 6.
Fatal to man and beast. Psa. 78:50. (marg.) Jer. 21:6.
SENT UPON

The Egyptians. Exo. 12:29, 30.
Israel for making golden calf. Exo. 32:35.
Israel for despising manna. Num. 11:33.
Israel for murmuring at destruction of Korah. Num. 16:46-50.
Israel for worshipping Baal-peor. Num. 25:18.
David's subjects for his numbering the people. 2 Sam. 24:15.

Often broke out suddenly. Psa. 106:29.
Often followed war and famine. Jer. 27:13. Jer. 28:8. Jer. 29:17, 18.
Egypt often afflicted with. Jer. 42:17, with Amos 4:10.
Specially fatal in cities. Lev. 26:25. Jer. 21:6, 9.
Was attributed to a destroying angel. Exo. 12:23, with 2 Sam. 24:16.
The Jews sought deliverance from, by prayer. 1 Kin. 8:37, 38. 2 Chr. 20:9.
Predicted to happen before destruction of Jerusalem. Mat. 24:7. Luke 21:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

God's judgments upon the apostacy. Rev. 18:4, 8.
The diseased state of man's heart. 1 Kin. 8:38.

Plowing.

The breaking up or tilling of the earth. Jer. 4:3. Hos. 10:12.
Noah the supposed inventor of. Gen. 5:29.
PERFORMED

By a plow. Luke 9:62.
With oxen. 1 Sam. 14:14. Job 1:14.
During the cold winter season. Pro. 20:4.
In long and straight furrows. Psa. 129:3.
Generally by servants. Isa. 61:5. Luke 17:7.
Sometimes by the owner of the land himself. 1 Kin. 19:19.

With an ox and an ass yoked together forbidden to the Jews. Deu. 22:10.
Difficulty of, on rocky ground. Amos 6:12.
Followed by harrowing and sowing. Isa. 28:24, 25.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of repentance and reformation. Jer. 4:3.
Of peace and prosperity. Isa. 2:4. Mic. 4:3.
Of a severe course of affliction. Hos. 10:11.
Of a course of sin. Job 4:8. Hos. 10:13.
Of the labor ministers. 1 Cor. 9:10.
(Attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness. Luke 9:62.

Pomegranate-tree, The.

Egypt abounded with. Num. 20:5.
Canaan abounded with. Num. 13:23. Deu. 8:8.
THE JEWS

Cultivated, in orchards. So. of Sol. 4:13.
Often dwelt under shade of. 1 Sam. 14:2.
Drank the juice of. So. of Sol. 8:2.

The blasting of, a great calamity. Joel 1:12.
God's favor exhibited, in making fruitful. Hag. 2:19.
REPRESENTATIONS OF ITS FRUIT

On the high priest's robe. Exo. 39:24-26.
On the pillars of the temple. 1 Kin. 7:18.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of saints. So. of Sol. 6:11. So. of Sol. 7:12.
(An orchard of,) of the church. So. of Sol. 4:13.
(Fruit of,) of the graces of the church. So. of Sol. 4:3. So. of Sol. 6:7.

Pools and Ponds.

Made by God. Isa. 35:7.
Made by man. Isa. 19:10.
ARTIFICIAL, DESIGNED FOR

Supplying cities with water. 2 Kin. 20:20.
Supplying gardens, &c. with water. Ecc. 2:6.
Preserving fish. Isa. 19:10.

Water of, brought into the city by a ditch or conduit. Isa. 22:11, with 2 Kin. 20:20.
Filled by the rain. Psa. 84:6.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Bethesda. Jno. 5:2.
Gibeon. 2 Sam. 2:13.
Hebron. 2 Sam. 4:12.
Samaria. 1 Kin. 22:38.
Siloam. Jno. 9:7.
The upper pool. 2 Kin. 18:17. Isa. 7:3.
The lower pool. Isa. 22:9.
The king's pool. Neh. 2:14.
The old pool. Isa. 22:11.

The land of Egypt abounded in. Exo. 7:19.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Nineveh. Nah. 2:8.
(In the wilderness,) of the gifts of the Spirit. Isa. 35:7. Isa. 41:18.
(Turning cities into,) of great desolation. Isa. 14:23.

Poor, The.

Made by God. Job 34:19. Pro. 22:2.
Are such by God's appointment. 1 Sam. 2:7. Job 1:21.
CONDITION OF, OFTEN RESULTS FROM

Sloth. Pro. 20:13.
Bad company. Pro. 28:19.
Drunkenness and gluttony. Pro. 23:21.

Regards, equally with the rich. Job 34:19.
Forgets not. Psa. 9:18.
Hears. Psa. 69:33. Isa. 41:17.
Maintains the right of. Psa. 140:12.
Delivers. Job 36:15. Psa. 35:10.
Protects. Psa. 12:5. Psa. 109:31.
Exalts. 1 Sam. 2:8. Psa. 107:41.
Provides for. Psa. 68:10. Psa. 146:7.
Despises not the prayer of. Psa. 102:17.
Is the refuge of. Psa. 14:6.

Shall never cease out of the land. Deu. 15:11. Zep. 3:12. Mat. 26:11.
MAY BE

Rich in faith. Jas. 2:5.
Liberal. Mar. 12:42. 2 Cor. 9:12.
Wise. Pro. 28:11.
Upright. Pro. 19:1.

Christ lived as one of. Mat. 8:20.
Christ preached to. Luke 4:18.
Christ delivers. Psa. 72:12.
Offerings of, acceptable to God. Mar. 12:42-44. 2 Cor. 8:2, 12.
SHOULD

Rejoice in God. Isa. 29:19.
Hope in God. Job 5:16.
Commit themselves to God. Psa. 10:14.
When converted, rejoice in their exaltation. Jas. 1:9.
Provided for under the Law. Exo. 23:11. Lev. 19:9, 10.

NEGLECT TOWARDS, IS

A neglect of Christ. Mat. 25:42-45.
Inconsistent with love to God. 1 Jno. 3:17.
A proof of unbelief. Jas. 2:15-17.

Rob not. Pro. 22:22.
Wrong not in judgment. Exo. 23:6.
Take no usury from. Lev. 25:36.
Harden not the heart against. Deu. 15:7.
Shut not the hand against. Deu. 15:7.
Rule not, with rigor. Lev. 25:39, 43.
Oppress not. Deu. 24:14. Zec. 7:10.
Despise not. Pro. 14:21. Jas. 2:2-4.
Relieve. Lev. 25:35. Mat. 19:21.
Defend. Psa. 82:3, 4.
Do justice to. Psa. 82:3. Jer. 22:3, 16.
A CARE FOR,

Is characteristic of saints. Psa. 112:9, with 2 Cor. 9:9. Pro. 29:7.
Is a fruit of repentance. Luke 3:11.
Should be urged. 2 Cor. 8:7, 8. Gal. 2:10.

GIVE TO,

Not grudgingly. Deu. 15:10. 2 Cor. 9:7.
Liberally. Deu. 14:29. Deu. 15:8, 11.
Cheerfully. 2 Cor. 8:12. 2 Cor. 9:7.
Without ostentation. Mat. 6:1.
Specially if saints. Rom. 12:13. Gal. 6:10.
Pray for. Psa. 74:19, 21.

THEY WHO IN FAITH, BELIEVE,

Are happy. Pro. 14:21.
Are blessed. Deu. 15:10. Psa. 41:1. Pro. 22:9. Acts 20:35.
Have the favor of God. Heb. 13:16.
Have promises. Pro. 28:27. Luke 14:13, 14.

By oppressing, God is reproached. Pro. 14:31.
By mocking, God is reproached. Pro. 17:5.
THE WICKED

Care not for. Jno. 12:6.
Oppress. Job 24:4-10. Eze. 18:12.
Vex. Eze. 22:20.
Regard not the cause of. Pro. 29:7.
Sell. Amos 2:6.
Crush. Amos 4:1.
Tread down. Amos 5:11.
Grind the faces of. Isa. 3:15.
Devour. Hab. 3:14.
Persecute. Psa. 10:2.
Defraud. Amos 8:5, 6.
Despise the counsel of. Psa. 14:6.

Guilt of defrauding. Jas. 5:4.
PUNISHMENT FOR

Oppressing. Pro. 22:16. Eze. 22:29, 31.
Spoiling. Isa. 3:13-15. Eze. 18:13.
Refusing to assist. Job 22:7, 10. Pro. 21:13.
Acting unjustly towards. Job 20:19, 29. Job 22:6, 10. Isa. 10:1-3. Amos 5:11, 12.

Oppression of--Illustrated. 2 Sam. 12:1-6.
Care for--Illustrated. Luke 10:33-35.
Exemplified. Gideon, Jud. 6:15. Ruth, Ruth 2:2. Widow of Zarephath, 1 Kin. 17:12. Prophet's Widow, 2 Kin. 4:2. Saints of old, Heb. 11:37.
Regard for--Exemplified. Boaz, Ruth 2:14. Job, Job 29:12-16. Nebuzaradan, Jer. 39:10. Zaccheus, Luke 19:8. Peter and John, Acts 3:6. Dorcas, Acts 9:36, 39. Cornelius, Acts 10:2. Church at Antioch, Acts 11:29, 30. Paul, Rom. 15:25. Churches of Macedonia and Achaia, Rom. 15:26. 2 Cor. 8:1-5.

Power of Christ, The.

As the Son of God, is the power of God. Jno. 5:17-19. Jno. 10:28-30.
As man, is from the Father. Acts 10:38.
DESCRIBED AS

Supreme. Eph. 1:20, 21. 1 Pet. 3:22.
Unlimited. Mat. 28:18.
Over all flesh. Jno. 17:2.
Over all things. Jno. 3:35. Eph. 1:22.
Glorious. 2 The. 1:9.
Everlasting. 1 Tim. 6:16.

Is able to subdue all things. Phi. 3:21.
EXHIBITED IN

Creation. Jno. 1:3, 10. Col. 1:16.
Upholding all things. Col. 1:17. Heb. 1:3.
Salvation. Isa. 63:1. Heb. 7:25.
His teaching. Mat. 7:28, 29. Luke 4:32.
Working miracles. Mat. 8:27. Luke 5:17.
Enabling others to work miracles. Mat. 10:1. Mar. 16:17, 18. Luke 10:17.
Forgiving sins. Mat. 9:6. Acts 5:31.
Giving spiritual life. Jno. 5:21, 25, 26.
Giving eternal life. Jno. 17:2.
Raising the dead. Jno. 5:28, 29.
Raising himself from the dead. Jno. 2:19-21. Jno. 10:18.
Overcoming the world. Jno. 16:33.
Overcoming Satan. Col. 2:15. Heb. 2:14.
Destroying the works of Satan. 1 Jno. 3:8.

Ministers should make known. 2 Pet. 1:16.
SAINTS

Made willing by. Psa. 110:3.
Succored by. Heb. 2:18.
Strengthened by. Phi. 4:13. 2 Tim. 4:17.
Preserved by. 2 Tim. 1:12. 2 Tim. 4:18.
Bodies of, shall be changed by. Phi. 3:21.

Rests upon saints. 2 Cor. 12:9.
Present in the assembly of saints. 1 Cor. 5:4.
Shall be specially manifested at His second coming. Mar. 13:26. 2 Pet. 1:16.
Shall subdue all power. 1 Cor. 15:24.
The wicked shall be destroyed by. Psa. 2:9. Isa. 11:4. Isa. 63:3. 2 The. 1:9.

Power of God, The.

Is one of His attributes. Psa. 62:11.
EXPRESSED BY THE

Voice of God. Psa. 29:3, 5. Psa. 68:33.
Finger of God. Exo. 8:19. Psa. 8:3.
Hand of God. Exo. 9:3, 15. Isa. 48:13.
Arm of God. Job 40:9. Isa. 52:10.
Thunder of His power, &c. Job 26:14.

DESCRIBED AS

Great. Psa. 79:11. Nah. 1:3.
Strong. Psa. 89:13. Psa. 136:12.
Glorious. Exo. 15:6. Isa. 63:12.
Mighty. Job 9:4. Psa. 89:13.
Everlasting. Isa. 26:4. Rom. 1:20.
Sovereign. Rom. 9:21.
Effectual. Isa. 43:13. Eph. 3:7.
Irresistible. Deu. 32:39. Dan. 4:35.
Incomparable. Exo. 15:11, 12. Deu. 3:24. Job 40:9. Psa. 89:8.
Unsearchable. Job 5:9. Job 9:10.
Incomprehensible. Job 26:14. Ecc. 3:11.

All things possible to. Mat. 19:26.
Nothing too hard for. Gen. 18:14. Jer. 32:27.
Can save by many or by few. 1 Sam. 14:6.
Is the source of all strength. 1 Chr. 29:12. Psa. 68:35.
EXHIBITED IN

Creation. Psa. 102:25. Jer. 10:12.
Establishing and governing all things. Psa. 65:6. Psa. 66:7.
The miracles of Christ. Luke 11:20.
The resurrection of Christ. 2 Cor. 13:4. Col. 2:12.
The resurrection of saints. 1 Cor. 6:14.
Making the gospel effectual. Rom. 1:16. 1 Cor. 1:18, 24.
Delivering his people. Psa. 106:8.
The destruction of the wicked. Exo. 9:16. Rom. 9:22.

SAINTS

Long for exhibitions of. Psa. 63:1, 2.
Have confidence in. Jer. 20:11.
Receive increase of grace by. 2 Cor. 9:8.
Strengthened by. Eph. 6:10. Col. 1:11.
Upheld by. Psa. 37:17. Isa. 41:10.
Supported in affliction by. 2 Cor. 6:7. 2 Tim. 1:8.
Delivered by. Neh. 1:10. Dan. 3:17.
Exalted by. Job 36:22.
Kept by, unto salvation. 1 Pet. 1:5.

Exerted in behalf of saints. 2 Chr. 16:9.
Works in, and for saints. 2 Cor. 13:4. Eph. 1:19. Eph. 3:20.
The faith of saints stands in. 1 Cor. 2:5.
SHOULD BE

Acknowledged. 1 Chr. 29:11. Isa. 33:13.
Pleaded in prayer. Psa. 79:11. Mat. 6:13.
Feared. Jer. 5:22. Mat. 10:28.
Magnified. Psa. 21:13. Jude 25.

Efficiency of ministers is through. 1 Cor. 3:6-8. Gal. 2:8. Eph. 3:7.
Is a ground of trust. Isa. 26:4. Rom. 4:21.
THE WICKED

Know not. Mat. 22:29.
Have against them. Ezr. 8:22.
Shall be destroyed by. Luke 12:5.

The heavenly host magnify. Rev. 4:11. Rev. 5:13. Rev. 11:17.

Power of the Holy Ghost, The.

Is the power of God. Mat. 12:28, with Luke 11:20.
Christ commenced His ministry in. Luke 4:14.
Christ wrought His miracles by. Mat. 12:28.
EXHIBITED IN

Creation. Gen. 1:2. Job 26:13. Psa. 104:30.
The conception of Christ. Luke 1:35.
Raising Christ from the dead. 1 Pet. 3:18.
Giving spiritual life. Eze. 37:11-14, with Rom. 8:11.
Working miracles. Rom. 15:19.
Making the gospel efficacious. 1 Cor. 2:4. 1 The. 1:5.
Overcoming all difficulties. Zec. 4:6, 7.

Promised by the Father. Luke 24:49.
Promised by Christ. Acts 1:8.
SAINTS

Upheld by. Psa. 51:12.
Strengthened by. Eph. 3:16.
Enabled to speak the truth boldly by. Mic. 3:8. Acts 6:5, 10. 2 Tim. 1:7, 8.
Helped in prayer by. Rom. 8:26.
Abound in hope by. Rom. 15:13.

Qualifies ministers. Luke 24:49. Acts 1:8.
God's word the instrument of. Eph. 6:17.

Praise.

God is worthy of. 2 Sam. 22:4.
Christ is worthy of. Rev. 5:12.
God is glorified by. Psa. 22:23. Psa. 50:23.
Offered to Christ. Jno. 12:13.
Acceptable through Christ. Heb. 13:15.
IS DUE TO GOD ON ACCOUNT OF

His majesty. Psa. 96:1, 6. Isa. 24:14.
His glory. Psa. 138:5. Eze. 3:12.
His excellency. Exo. 15:7. Psa. 148:13.
His greatness. 1 Chr. 16:25. Psa. 145:3.
His holiness. Exo. 15:11. Isa. 6:3.
His wisdom. Dan. 2:20. Jude 25.
His power. Psa. 21:13.
His goodness. Psa. 107:8. Psa. 118:1. Psa. 136:1. Jer. 33:11.
His mercy. 2 Chr. 20:21. Psa. 89:1. Psa. 118:1-4. Psa. 136th.
His loving-kindness and truth. Psa. 138:2.
His faithfulness and truth. Isa. 25:1.
His salvation. Psa. 18:46. Isa. 35:10. Isa. 61:10. Luke 1:68, 69.
His wonderful works. Psa. 89:5. Psa. 150:2. Isa. 25:1.
His consolation. Psa. 42:5. Isa. 12:1.
His judgment. Psa. 101:1.
His counsel. Psa. 16:7. Jer. 32:19.
Fulfilling of His promises. 1 Kin. 8:56.
Pardon of sin. Psa. 103:1-3. Hos. 14:2.
Spiritual health. Psa. 103:3.
Constant preservation. Psa. 71:6-8.
Deliverance. Psa. 40:1-3. Psa. 124:6.
Protection. Psa. 28:7. Psa. 59:17.
Answering prayer. Psa. 28:6. Psa. 118:21.
The hope of glory. 1 Pet. 1:3, 4.
All spiritual blessings. Psa. 103:2. Eph. 1:3.
All temporal blessings. Psa. 104:1, 14. Psa. 136:25.
The continuance of blessings. Psa. 68:19.

IS OBLIGATORY UPON

Angels. Psa. 103:20. Psa. 148:2.
Saints. Psa. 30:4. Psa. 149:5.
Gentiles. Psa. 117:1, with Rom. 15:11.
Children. Psa. 8:2, with Mat. 21:16.
High and low. Psa. 148:1, 11.
Young and old. Psa. 148:1, 12.
Small and great. Rev. 19:5.
All men. Psa. 107:8. Psa. 145:21.
All creation. Psa. 148:1-10. Psa. 150:6.

Is good and comely. Psa. 33:1. Psa. 147:1.
SHOULD BE OFFERED

With the understanding. Psa. 47:7. 1 Cor. 14:15.
With the soul. Psa. 103:1. Psa. 104:1, 35.
With the whole heart. Psa. 9:1. Psa. 111:1. Psa. 138:1.
With uprightness of heart. Psa. 119:7.
With the lips. Psa. 63:3. Psa. 119:171.
With the mouth. Psa. 51:15. Psa. 63:5.
With joy. Psa. 63:5. Psa. 98:4.
With gladness. 2 Chr. 29:30. Jer. 33:11.
With thankfulness. 1 Chr. 16:4. Neh. 12:24. Psa. 147:7.
Continually. Psa. 35:28. Psa. 71:6.
During life. Psa. 104:33.
More and more. Psa. 71:14.
Day and night. Rev. 4:8.
Day by day. 2 Chr. 30:21.
For ever and ever. Psa. 145:1, 2.
Throughout the world. Psa. 113:3.
In psalms and hymns, &c. Psa. 105:2. Eph. 5:19. Col. 3:16.

Accompanied with musical instruments. 1 Chr. 16:41, 42. Psa. 150:3, 5.
Is a part of public worship. Psa. 9:14. Psa. 100:4. Psa. 118:19, 20. Heb. 2:12.
SAINTS SHOULD

Show forth. Isa. 43:21. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Be endued with the spirit of. Isa. 61:3.
Render, under affliction. Acts 16:25.
Glory in. 1 Chr. 16:35.
Triumph in. Psa. 106:47.
Express their joy by. Jas. 5:13.
Declare. Isa. 42:12.
Invite others to. Psa. 34:3. Psa. 95:1.
Pray for ability to offer. Psa. 51:15. Psa. 119:175.

Posture suited to. 1 Chr. 23:30. Neh. 9:5.
CALLED THE

Fruit of the lips. Heb. 13:15.
Voice of praise. Psa. 66:8.
Voice of triumph. Psa. 47:1.
Voice of melody. Isa. 51:3.
Voice of a psalm. Psa. 98:5.
Garment of praise. Isa. 61:3.
Sacrifice of praise. Heb. 13:15.
Sacrifices of joy. Psa. 27:6.
Calves of the lips. Hos. 14:2.

The heavenly host engage in. Isa. 6:3. Luke 2:13. Rev. 4:9-11. Rev. 5:12.
Exemplified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14:20. Moses, &c. Exo. 15:1-21. Jethro, Exo. 18:10. Israelites, 1 Chr. 16:36. David, 1 Chr. 29:10-13. Psa. 119:164. Priests and Levites, Ezr. 3:10-11. Ezra, Neh. 8:6. Hezekiah, Isa. 38:19. Zacharias, Luke 1:64. Shepherds, Luke 2:20. Simeon, Luke 2:28. Anna, Luke 2:38. Multitudes, Luke 18:43. Disciples, Luke 19:37, 38. The Apostles, Luke 24:53. First Converts, Acts 2:47. Lame man, Acts 3:8. Paul and Silas, Acts 16:25.

Prayer.

Commanded. Isa. 55:6. Mat. 7:7. Phi. 4:6.
TO BE OFFERED

To God. Psa. 5:2. Mat. 4:10.
To Christ. Luke 23:42. Acts 7:59.
To the Holy Ghost. 2 The. 3:5.
Through Christ. Eph. 2:18. Heb. 10:19.

God hears. Psa. 10:17. Psa. 65:2.
God answers. Psa. 99:6. Isa. 58:9.
IS DESCRIBED AS

Bowing the knees. Eph. 3:14.
Looking up. Psa. 5:3.
Lifting up the soul. Psa. 25:1.
Lifting up the heart. Lam. 3:41.
Pouring out the heart. Psa. 62:8.
Pouring out the soul. 1 Sam. 1:15.
Calling upon the name of the Lord. Gen. 12:8. Psa. 116:4. Acts 22:16.
Crying unto God. Psa. 27:7. Psa. 34:6.
Drawing near to God. Psa. 73:28. Heb. 10:22.
Crying to heaven. 2 Chr. 32:20.
Beseeching the Lord. Exo. 32:11.
Seeking unto God. Job 8:5.
Seeking the face of the Lord. Psa. 27:8.
Making supplication. Job 8:5. Jer. 36:7.

Acceptable through Christ. Jno. 14:13, 14. Jno. 15:16. Jno. 16:23, 24.
Ascends to heaven. 2 Chr. 30:27. Rev. 5:8.
Quickening grace necessary to. Psa. 80:18.
THE HOLY GHOST

Promised as a Spirit of. Zec. 12:10.
As the Spirit of adoptions, leads to. Rom. 8:15. Gal. 4:6.
Helps our infirmities in. Rom. 8:26.

An evidence of conversion. Acts 9:11.
Of the righteous, avails much. Jas. 5:16.
Of the upright, a delight to God. Pro. 15:8.
SHOULD BE OFFERED UP

In the Holy Ghost. Eph. 6:18. Jude 20.
In faith. Mat. 21:22. Jas. 1:6.
In full assurance of faith. Heb. 10:22.
In a forgiving spirit. Mat. 6:12.
With the heart. Jer. 29:13. Lam. 3:41.
With the whole heart. Psa. 119:58, 145.
With preparation of heart. Job 11:13.
With a true heart. Heb. 10:22.
With the soul. Psa. 42:4.
With the spirit and understanding. Jno. 4:22-24. 1 Cor. 14:15.
With confidence in God. Psa. 56:9. Psa. 86:7. 1 Jno. 5:14.
With submission to God. Luke 22:42.
With unfeigned lips. Psa. 17:1.
With deliberation. Ecc. 5:2.
With holiness. 1 Tim. 2:8.
With humility. 2 Chr. 7:14. 2 Chr. 33:12.
With truth. Psa. 145:18. Jno. 4:24.
With desire to be heard. Neh. 1:6. Psa. 17:1. Psa. 55:1, 2. Psa. 61:1.
With desire to be answered. Psa. 27:7. Psa. 102:2. Psa. 108:6. Psa. 143:1.
With boldness. Heb. 4:16.
With earnestness. 1 The. 3:10. Jas. 5:17.
With importunity. Gen. 32:26. Luke 11:8, 9. Luke 18:1-7.
Night and day. 1 Tim. 5:5.
Without ceasing. 1 The. 5:17.
Everywhere. 1 Tim. 2:8.
In everything. Phi. 4:6.

For temporal blessings. Gen. 28:20. Pro. 30:8. Mat. 6:11.
For spiritual blessings. Mat. 6:33.
For mercy and grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16.
Model for. Mat. 6:9-13.
Vain repetitions in, forbidden. Mat. 6:7.
Ostentation in, forbidden. Mat. 6:5.
ACCOMPANIED WITH

PLEAD IN THE

Promises of God. Gen. 32:9-12. Exo. 32:13. 1 Kin. 8:26. Psa. 119:49.
Covenant of God. Jer. 14:21.
Faithfulness of God. Psa. 143:1.
Mercy of God. Psa. 51:1. Dan. 9:18.
Righteousness of God. Dan. 9:16.

Rise early for. Psa. 5:3. Psa. 119:147.
Seek divine teaching for. Luke 11:1.
Faint not in. Luke 18:1.
Continue instant in. Rom. 12:12.
Avoid hindrances in. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Suitable in affliction. Isa. 26:16. Jas. 5:13.
Shortness of time a motive to. 1 Pet. 4:7.
POSTURES IN;

Standing. 1 Kin. 8:22. Mar. 11:25.
Bowing down. Psa. 95:6.
Kneeling. 2 Chr. 6:13. Psa. 95:6. Luke 22:41. Acts 20:36.
Falling on the face. Num. 16:22. Jos. 5:14. 1 Chr. 21:16. Mat. 26:39.
Spreading forth the hands. Isa. 1:15.
Lifting up the hands. Psa. 28:2. Lam. 2:19. 1 Tim. 2:8.

The promises of God encourage to. Isa. 65:24. Amos 5:4. Zec. 13:9.
The promises of Christ encourage to. Luke 11:9, 10. Jno. 14:13, 14.
Experience of past mercies an incentive to. Psa. 4:1. Psa. 116:2.

Prayer, Answers to.

God gives. Psa. 99:6. Psa. 118:5. Psa. 138:3.
Christ gives. Jno. 4:10, 14. Jno. 14:14.
Christ received. Jno. 11:42. Heb. 5:7.
GRANTED

Through the grace of God. Isa. 30:19.
Sometimes immediately. Isa. 65:24. Dan. 9:21, 23. Dan. 10:12.
Sometimes after delay. Luke 18:7.
Sometimes differently from our desire. 2 Cor. 12:8, 9.
Beyond expectation. Jer. 33:3. Eph. 3:20.

Promised. Isa. 58:9. Jer. 29:12. Mat. 7:7.
Promised especially in times of trouble. Psa. 50:15. Psa. 91:15.
RECEIVED BY THOSE WHO

Seek God. Psa. 34:4.
Seek God with all the heart. Jer. 29:12, 13.
Wait upon God. Psa. 40:1.
Return to God. 2 Chr. 7:14. Job 22:23, 27.
Ask in faith. Mat. 21:11. Jas. 5:15.
Ask in the name of Christ. Jno. 14:13.
Ask according to God's will. 1 Jno. 5:14.
Call upon God in truth. Psa. 145:18.
Fear God. Psa. 145:19.
Set their love upon God. Psa. 91:14, 15.
Keep God's commandments. 1 Jno. 3:22.
Call upon God under oppression. Isa. 19:20.
Call upon God under affliction. Psa. 18:6. Psa. 106:44. Isa. 30:19, 20.
Abide in Christ. Jno. 15:7.
Humble themselves. 2 Chr. 7:14. Psa. 9:12.
Are righteous. Psa. 34:15. Jas. 5:16.
Are poor and needy. Isa. 41:17.

SAINTS

Are assured of. 1 Jno. 5:15.
Love God for. Psa. 116:1.
Bless God for. Psa. 66:20.
Praise God for. Psa. 116:17. Psa. 118:21.

A motive for continued prayer. Psa. 116:2.
DENIED TO THOSE WHO

Ask amiss. Jas. 4:3.
Regard iniquity in the heart. Psa. 66:18.
Live in sin. Isa. 59:2. Jno. 9:31.
Offer unworthy service to God. Mal. 1:7-9.
Forsake God. Jer. 14:10, 12.
Reject the call of God. Pro. 1:24, 25, 28.
Hear not the law. Pro. 28:9. Zec. 7:11-13.
Are deaf to the cry of the poor. Pro. 21:13.
Are blood-shedders. Isa. 1:15. Isa. 59:3.
Are idolaters. Jer. 11:11-14. Eze. 8:15-18.
Are wavering. Jas. 1:6, 7.
Are hypocrites. Job 27:8, 9.
Are proud. Job 35:12, 13.
Are self-righteous. Luke 18:11, 12, 14.
Are the enemies of saints. Psa. 18:40, 41.
Cruelly oppress saints. Mic. 3:2-4.

Exemplified.--Abraham, Gen. 17:20. Lot, Gen. 19:19-21. Abraham's servant, Gen. 24:15-27. Jacob, Gen. 32:24-30. Israelites, Exo. 2:23, 24. Moses, Exo. 17:4-6, 11-13. Exo. 32:11-14. Samson, Jud. 15:18, 19. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:27. Samuel, 1 Sam. 7:9. Solomon, 1 Kin. 3:9, 12. Man of God, 1 Kin. 13:6. Elijah, 1 Kin. 18:36-38. Jas. 5:17, 18. Elisha, 2 Kin. 4:33-35. Jehoahaz, 2 Kin. 13:4. Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 19:20. Jabez, 1 Chr. 4:10. Asa, 2 Chr. 14:11, 12. Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr. 20:6-17. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:13, 19. Ezra, Ezr. 8:21-23. Nehemiah, Neh. 4:9, 15. Job, Job 42:10. David, Psa. 18:6. Jeremiah, Lam. 3:55, 56. Daniel, Dan. 9:20-23. Jonah, Jon. 2:2, 10. Zacharias, Luke 1:13. Blind man, Luke 18:38, 41-43. Thief on the Cross, Luke 23:42, 43. Apostles, Acts 4:29-31. Cornelius, Acts 10:4, 31. Primitive Christians, Acts 12:5, 7. Paul and Silas, Acts 16:25, 26. Paul, Acts 28:8.
Refusal of, exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 28:15. Elders of Israel, Eze. 20:3. Pharisees, Mat. 23:14.

Prayer, Intercessory.

Christ set an example of. Luke 22:32. Luke 23:34. Jno. 17:9-24.
Commanded. 1 Tim. 2:1. Jas. 5:14, 16.
SHOULD BE OFFERED UP FOR

Kings. 1 Tim. 2:2.
All in authority. 1 Tim. 2:2.
Ministers. 2 Cor. 1:11. Phi. 1:19.
The Church. Psa. 122:6. Isa. 62:6, 7.
All saints. Eph. 6:18.
All men. 1 Tim. 2:1.
Masters. Gen. 24:12-14.
Servants. Luke 7:2, 3.
Children. Gen. 17:18. Mat. 15:22.
Friends. Job 42:8.
Fellow-countrymen. Rom. 10:1.
The sick. Jas. 5:14.
Persecutors. Mat. 5:44.
Enemies among whom we dwell. Jer. 29:7.
Those who envy us. Num. 12:13.
Those who forsake us. 2 Tim. 4:16.
Those who murmur against God. Num. 11:1, 2. Num. 14:13, 19.

By ministers for their people. Eph. 1:16. Eph. 3:14-19. Phi. 1:4.
Encouragement to. Jas. 5:16. 1 Jno. 5:16.
Beneficial to the offerer. Job 42:10.
Sin of neglecting. 1 Sam. 12:23.
Seek an interest in. 1 Sam. 12:19. Heb. 13:18.
Unavailing for the obstinately-impenitent. Jer. 7:13-16. Jer. 14:10, 11.
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 18:23-32. Abraham's servant, Gen. 24:12-14. Moses, Exo. 8:12. Exo. 32:11-13. Samuel, 1 Sam. 7:5. Solomon, 1 Kin. 8:30-36. Elisha, 2 Kin. 4:33. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 30:18. Isaiah, 2 Chr. 32:20. Nehemiah, Neh. 1:4-11. David, Psa. 25:22. Ezekiel, Eze. 9:8. Daniel, Dan. 9:3-19. Stephen, Acts 7:60. Peter and John, Acts 8:15. Church of Jerusalem, Acts 12:5. Paul, Col. 1:9-12. 2 The. 1:11. Epaphras, Col. 4:12. Philemon, Phile. 22.

Prayer, Private.

Christ was constant in. Mat. 14:23. Mat. 26:36, 39. Mar. 1:35. Luke 9:18, 29.
Commanded. Mat. 6:6.
SHOULD BE OFFERED

At evening, morning, and noon. Psa. 55:17.
Day and night. Psa. 88:1.
Without ceasing. 1 The. 5:17.

Shall be heard. Job 22:27.
Rewarded openly. Mat. 6:6.
An evidence of conversion. Acts 9:11.
Nothing should hinder. Dan. 6:10.
Exemplified. Lot, Gen. 19:20. Eliezer, Gen. 24:12. Jacob, Gen. 32:9-12. Gideon, Jud. 6:22, 36, 39. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:10. David, 2 Sam. 7:18-29. Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 20:2. Isaiah, 2 Kin. 20:11. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:18, 19. Ezra, Ezr. 9:5, 6. Nehemiah, Neh. 2:4. Jeremiah, Jer. 32:16-25. Daniel, Dan. 9:3, 17. Jonah, Jon. 2:1. Habakkuk, Hab. 1:2. Anna, Luke 2:37. Paul, Acts 9:11. Peter, Acts 9:40. Acts 10:9. Cornelius, Acts 10:30.

Prayer, Public.

Acceptable to God. Isa. 56:7.
God promises to hear. 2 Chr. 7:14, 16.
God promises to bless in. Exo. 20:24.
CHRIST

Sanctifies by His presence. Mat. 18:20.
Attended. Mat. 12:9. Luke 4:16.
Promises answers to. Mat. 18:19.

Instituted form of. Luke 11:2.
Should not be made in an unknown language. 1 Cor. 14:14-16.
Saints delight in. Psa. 42:4. Psa. 122:1.
Exhortation to. Heb. 10:25.
Urge others to join in. Psa. 95:6. Zec. 8:21.
Exemplified. Joshua, Jos. 7:6-9. David, 1 Chr. 29:10-19. Solomon, 2 Chr. 6th chap. Jehoshaphat, &c. 2 Chr. 20:5-13. Jeshua, &c. Neh. 9th chap. Jews, Luke 1:10. Primitive Christians, Acts 2:46. Acts 4:24. Acts 12:5, 12. Peter, &c. Acts 3:1. Teachers and Prophets, at Antioch, Acts 13:3. Paul, &c. Acts 16:16.

Prayer, Social and Family.

Promise of answers to. Mat. 18:19.
Christ promises to be present at. Mat. 18:20.
Punishment for neglecting. Jer. 10:25.
Exemplified. Abram, Gen. 12:5, 8. Jacob, Gen. 35:2, 3, 7. Joshua, Jos. 24:15. David, 2 Sam. 6:20. Job, Job 1:5. The Disciples, Acts 1:13, 14. Cornelius, Acts 10:2. Paul and Silas, Acts 16:25. Paul, &c. Acts 20:36. Acts 21:5.

Precious Stones.

Dug out of the earth. Job 28:5, 6.
Brought from Ophir. 1 Kin. 10:11. 2 Chr. 9:10.
Brought from Sheba. 1 Kin. 10:1, 2. Eze. 27:22.
CALLED

Stones of fire. Eze. 28:14, 16.
Stones to be set. 1 Chr. 29:2.
Jewels. Isa. 61:10. Eze. 16:12.
Precious jewels. 2 Chr. 20:25. Pro. 20:15.

Of great variety. 1 Chr. 29:2.
Of divers colors. 1 Chr. 29:2.
Brilliant and glittering. 1 Chr. 29:2. Rev. 21:11.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE

Agate. Exo. 28:19. Isa. 54:12.
Amethyst. Exo. 28:19. Rev. 21:20.
Beryl. Dan. 10:6. Rev. 21:20.
Carbuncle. Exo. 28:17. Isa. 54:12.
Coral. Job 28:18.
Chalcedony. Rev. 21:19.
Chrysolyte. Rev. 21:20.
Chrysoprasus. Rev. 21:20.
Diamond. Exo. 28:18. Jer. 17:1. Eze. 28:13.
Emerald. Eze. 27:16. Rev. 4:3.
Jacinth. Rev. 9:17. Rev. 21:20.
Jasper. Rev. 4:3. Rev. 21:11, 19.
Onyx. Exo. 28:20. Job 28:16.
Pearl. Job 28:18. Mat. 13:45, 46. Rev. 21:21.
Ruby. Job 28:18. Lam. 4:7.
Sapphire. Exo. 24:10. Eze. 1:26.
Sardine or Sardius. Exo. 28:17. Rev. 4:3.
Sardonyx. Rev. 21:20.
Topaz. Job 28:19. Rev. 21:20.

Highly prized by the ancients. Pro. 17:8.
Extensive commerce in. Eze. 27:22. Rev. 18:12.
Often given as presents. 1 Kin. 10:2, 10.
Art of engraving upon, early known to the Jews. Exo. 28:9, 11, 21.
Art of setting, known to the Jews. Exo. 28:20.
USED FOR

Adorning the high priest's ephod. Exo. 28:12.
Adorning the breastplate of judgment. Exo. 28:17-20. Exo. 39:10-14.
Decorating the person. Eze. 28:13.
Ornamenting royal crowns. 2 Sam. 12:30.
Setting in seals and rings. So. of Sol. 5:12.
Adorning the temple. 2 Chr. 3:6.
Honoring idols. Dan. 11:38.

A part of the treasure of kings. 2 Chr. 32:27.
Given by the Jews for the tabernacle. Exo. 25:7.
Prepared by David for the temple. 1 Chr. 29:2.
Given by chief men for the temple. 1 Chr. 29:8.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Preciousness of Christ. Isa. 28:16. 1 Pet. 2:6.
Beauty and stability of the church. Isa. 54:11, 12.
Saints. Mal. 3:17. 1 Cor. 3:12.
Seductive splendor and false glory of the apostacy. Rev. 17:4. Rev. 18:16.
Worldly glory of nations. Eze. 28:13-16.
Glory of heavenly Jerusalem. Rev. 21:11.
Stability of heavenly Jerusalem. Rev. 21:19.

Preciousness of Christ.

To God. Mat. 3:17. 1 Pet. 2:4.
To Saints. So. of Sol. 5:10. Phi. 3:8. 1 Pet. 2:7.
ON ACCOUNT OF HIS

Goodness and beauty. Zec. 9:17.
Excellence and grace. Psa. 45:2.
Name. So. of Sol. 1:3. Heb. 1:4.
Atonement. 1 Pet. 1:19, with Heb. 12:24.
Words. Jno. 6:68.
Promises. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Care and tenderness. Isa. 40:11.

As the corner-stone of the Church. Isa. 28:16, with 1 Pet. 2:6.
As the source of all grace. Jno. 1:14. Col. 1:19.
Unsearchable. Eph. 3:8.
Illustrated. So. of Sol. 2:3. So. 5:10-16. Mat. 13:44-46.

Presents.

Antiquity of. Gen. 32:13. Gen. 43:15.
WERE GIVEN

To judges to secure a favorable hearing. Pro. 17:23. Amos 2:6.
To kings to engage their aid. 1 Kin. 15:18.
By kings to each other in token of inferiority. 1 Kin. 10:25. 2 Chr. 9:23, 24. Psa. 72:10.
To appease the angry feelings of others. Gen. 32:20. 1 Sam. 25:27, 28, 35.
To confirm covenants. Gen. 21:28-30.
To reward service. 2 Sam. 18:12. Dan. 2:6, 48.
To show respect. Jud. 6:18.
In token of friendship. 1 Sam. 18:3, 4.
As tribute. Jud. 3:15. 2 Sam. 8:2. 2 Chr. 17:5.
On occasions of visits. 2 Kin. 8:8.
On all occasions of public rejoicing. Neh. 8:12. Est. 9:19.
At marriages. Gen. 24:53. Psa. 45:12.
On recovering from sickness. 2 Kin. 20:12.
On restoration to prosperity. Job 42:10, 11.
On sending away friends. Gen. 45:22. Jer. 40:5.

Considered essential on all visits of business. 1 Sam. 9:7.
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection. Isa. 10:27. 2 Kin. 17:24.
Generally procured a favorable reception. Pro. 18:16. Pro. 19:6.
When small or defective, refused. Mal. 1:8.
Of persons of rank, of great value and variety. 2 Kin. 5:2. 2 Chr. 9:1.
Receiving of, a token of good will. Gen. 33:10, 11.
THINGS GIVEN AS;

Cattle. Gen. 32:14, 15, 18.
Horses and mules. 1 Kin. 10:25.
Money. Gen. 45:22. 1 Sam. 9:8. Job 42:11.
Eatables. Gen. 43:11. 1 Sam. 25:18. 1 Kin. 14:3.
Garments. Gen. 45:22. 1 Sam. 18:4.
Weapons of war. 1 Sam. 18:4.
Ornaments. Gen. 24:22, 47. Job 42:11.
Gold and silver vessels. 1 Kin. 10:25.
Precious stones. 1 Kin. 10:2.
Servants. Gen. 20:14. Gen. 29:24, 29.

Often borne by servants. Jud. 3:18.
Often conveyed on camels, &c. 1 Sam. 25:18. 2 Kin. 8:9. 2 Chr. 9:1.
Sometimes sent before the giver. Gen. 32:21.
Generally presented in person. Gen. 43:15, 26. Jud. 3:17. 1 Sam. 25:27.
Laid out and presented with great ceremony. Gen. 43:25. Jud. 3:18. Mat. 2:11.

Presumption.

A characteristic of the wicked. 2 Pet. 2:10.
A characteristic of Antichrist. 2 The. 2:4.
EXHIBITED IN

Opposing God. Job 15:25, 26.
Wilful commission of sin. Rom. 1:32.
Self-righteousness. Hos. 12:8. Rev. 3:17.
Spiritual pride. Isa. 65:5. Luke 18:11.
Esteeming our own ways right. Pro. 12:15.
Seeking precedence. Luke 14:7-11.
Planning for futurity. Luke 12:18. Jas. 4:13.
Pretending to prophecy. Deu. 18:22.

Pray to be kept from sins of. Psa. 19:13.
Saints avoid. Psa. 131:1.
Punishment for. Num. 15:30. Rev. 18:7, 8.
Exemplified. Builders of Babel, Gen. 11:4. Israelites, Num. 14:44. Korah, &c. Num. 16:3, 7. Men of Bethshemesh, 1 Sam. 6:19. Uzzah, 2 Sam. 6:6. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 13:4. Benhadad, 1 Kin. 20:19. Uzziah, 2 Chr. 26:16. Sennacherib, 2 Chr. 32:13, 14. Theudas, Acts 5:36. Sons of Sceva, Acts 19:13, 14. Diotrephes, 3 Jno. 9.

Pride.

Is sin. Pro. 21:4.
Hateful to God. Pro. 6:16, 17. Pro. 16:5.
Hateful to Christ. Pro. 8:12, 13.
OFTEN ORIGINATES IN

Self-righteousness. Luke 18:11, 12.
Religious privileges. Zep. 3:11.
Unsanctified knowledge. 1 Cor. 8:1.
Inexperience. 1 Tim. 3:6.
Possession of power. Lev. 26:19. Eze. 30:6.
Possession of wealth. 2 Kin. 20:13.

Forbidden. 1 Sam. 2:3. Rom. 12:3, 16.
Defiles a man. Mar. 7:20, 22.
Hardens the mind. Dan. 5:20.
SAINTS

Give not way to. Psa. 131:1.
Respect not, in others. Psa. 40:4.
Mourn over, in others. Jer. 13:17.
Hate, in others. Psa. 101:5.

A hindrance to seeking God. Psa. 10:4. Hos. 7:10.
A hindrance to improvement. Pro. 26:12.
A CHARACTERISTIC OF

The devil. 1 Tim. 3:6.
The world. 1 Jno. 2:16.
False teachers. 1 Tim. 6:3, 4.
The wicked. Hab. 2:4, 5. Rom. 1:30.

Comes from the heart. Mar. 7:21-23.
The wicked encompassed with. Psa. 73:6.
LEADS MEN TO

Contempt and rejection of God's word and ministers. Jer. 43:2.
A persecuting spirit. Psa. 10:2.
Wrath. Pro. 21:24.
Contention. Pro. 13:10. Pro. 28:25.

Self-deception. Jer. 49:16. Oba. 3.
Exhortation against. Jer. 13:15.
IS FOLLOWED BY

Shall abound in the last days. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Woe to. Isa. 28:1, 3.
THEY WHO ARE GUILTY OF, SHALL BE

Resisted. Jas. 4:6.
Brought into contempt. Isa. 23:9.
Recompensed. Psa. 31:23.
Marred. Jer. 13:9.
Subdued. Exo. 18:11. Isa. 13:11.
Brought low. Psa. 18:27. Isa. 2:12.
Abased. Dan. 4:37, with Mat. 23:12.
Scattered. Luke 1:51.
Punished. Zep. 2:10, 11. Mal. 4:1.

Exemplified. Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 17:23. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 32:25. Pharaoh, Neh. 9:10. Haman, Est. 3:5. Moab, Isa. 16:6. Tyre, Isa. 23:9. Israel, Isa. 28:1. Hos. 5:5, 9. Judah, Jer. 13:9. Babylon, Jer. 50:29, 32. Assyria, Eze. 31:3, 10. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4:30. Dan. 5:20. Belshazzar, Dan. 5:22, 23. Edom, Oba. 3. Scribes, Mar. 12:38, 39. Herod, Acts 12:21-23. Laodiceans, Rev. 3:17.

Priests.

First notice of persons acting as. Gen. 4:3, 4.
During patriarchal age heads of families acted as. Gen. 8:20. Gen. 12:8. Gen. 35:7.
After the exodus young men (first-born) deputed to act as. Exo. 24:5, with Exo. 19:22.
The sons of Aaron appointed as, by perpetual statute. Exo. 29:9. Exo. 40:15.
All except seed of Aaron excluded from being. Num. 3:10. Num. 16:40. Num. 18:7.
Sanctified by God for the office. Exo. 29:44.
Publicly consecrated. Exo. 28:3. Num. 3:3.
CEREMONIES AT CONSECRATION OF;

Washing in water. Exo. 29:4. Lev. 8:6.
Clothing with the holy garments. Exo. 29:8, 9. Exo. 40:14. Lev. 8:13.
Anointing with oil. Exo. 30:30. Exo. 40:13.
Offering sacrifices. Exo. 29:10-19. Lev. 8:14-23.
Purification by blood of the consecration-ram. Exo. 29:20, 21. Lev. 8:23, 24.
Placing in their hands the wave-offering. Exo. 29:22-24. Lev. 8:25-27.
Partaking of the sacrifices of consecration. Exo. 29:31-33. Lev. 8:31, 32.
Lasted seven days. Exo. 29:35-37. Lev. 8:33.

Required to remain in the tabernacle seven days after consecration. Lev. 8:33-36.
No blemished or defective persons could be consecrated. Lev. 21:17-23.
Required to prove their genealogy before they exercised the office. Ezr. 2:62. Neh. 7:64.
GARMENTS OF,

The coat or tunic. Exo. 28:40. Exo. 39:27.
The girdle. Exo. 28:40.
The bonnet. Exo. 28:40. Exo. 39:28.
The linen breeches. Exo. 28:42. Exo. 39:28.
Worn at consecration. Exo. 29:9. Exo. 40:15.
Worn always while engaged in the service of the tabernacle. Exo. 28:43. Exo. 39:41.
Worn by the high priest on the day of atonement. Lev. 16:4.
Purified by sprinkling of blood. Exo. 29:21.
Laid up in holy chambers. Eze. 44:19.
Often provided by the people. Ezr. 2:68, 69. Neh. 7:70, 72.

Required to wash in the brazen laver before they performed their services. Exo. 30:18-21.
SERVICES OF;

Keeping the charge of the tabernacle, &c. Num. 18:1, 5, 7.
Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal. Num. 4:5-15.
Offering sacrifices. Lev. 1 ch. to Lev. 6 ch. 2 Chr. 29:34. 2 Chr. 35:11.
Lighting and trimming the lamps of the sanctuary. Exo. 27:20, 21. Lev. 24:3, 4.
Keeping the sacred fire always burning on the altar. Lev. 6:12, 13.
Burning incense. Exo. 30:7, 8. Luke 1:9.
Placing and removing show-bread. Lev. 24:5-9.
Offering first-fruits. Lev. 23:10, 11. Deu. 26:3, 4.
Blessing the people. Num. 6:23-27.
Purifying the unclean. Lev. 15:30, 31.
Deciding in cases of jealousy. Num. 5:14, 15.
Deciding in cases of leprosy. Lev. 13:2-59. Lev. 14:34-45.
Judging in cases of controversy. Deu. 17:8-13. Deu. 21:5.
Teaching the law. Deu. 33:8, 10. Mal. 2:7.
Blowing the trumpets on various occasions. Num. 10:1-10. Jos. 6:3, 4.
Carrying the ark. Jos. 3:6, 17. Jos. 6:12.
Encouraging the people when they went to war. Deu. 20:1-4.
Valuing things devoted. Lev. 27:8.

Were to live by the altar as they had no inheritance. Deu. 18:1, 2. 1 Cor. 9:13.
REVENUES OF;

Tenth of the tithes paid to the Levites. Num. 18:26, 28. Neh. 10:37, 38. Heb. 7:5.
First-fruits. Num. 18:8, 12, 13. Deu. 18:4.
Redemption-money of the first-born. Num. 3:48, 51. Num. 18:15, 16.
First-born of animals or their substitutes. Num. 18:17, 18, with Exo. 13:12, 13.
First of the wool of sheep. Deu. 18:4.
Show-bread after its removal. Lev. 24:9. 1 Sam. 21:4-6. Mat. 12:4.
Part of all sacrifices. Lev. 7:6-10, 31-34. Num. 6:19, 20. Num. 18:8-11. Deu. 18:3.
All devoted things. Num. 18:14.
All restitutions when the owner could not be found. Num. 5:8.
A fixed portion of the spoil taken in war. Num. 31:29, 41.

Thirteen of the Levitical cities given to, for residence. 1 Chr. 6:57-60, with Num. 35:1-8.
Might purchase and hold other lands in possession. 1 Kin. 2:26. Jer. 32:8, 9.
SPECIAL LAWS RESPECTING;

Not to marry divorced or improper persons. Lev. 21:7.
Not to defile themselves for the dead except the nearest of kin. Lev. 21:1-6.
Not to drink wine, &c. while attending in the tabernacle. Lev. 10:9. Eze. 44:21.
Not to defile themselves by eating what died or was torn. Lev. 22:8.
While unclean could not perform any service. Lev. 22:1, 2, with Num. 19:6, 7.
While unclean could not eat of the holy things. Lev. 22:3-7.
No sojourner or hired servant to eat of their portion. Lev. 22:10.
All bought and home-born servants to eat of their portion. Lev. 22:11.
Children of, married to strangers, not to eat of their portion. Lev. 22:12.
Restitution to be made to, by persons ignorantly eating of their holy things. Lev. 22:14-16.

Divided by David into twenty-four courses. 1 Chr. 24:1-19. 2 Chr. 8:14. 2 Chr. 35:4, 5.
The four courses which returned from Babylon subdivided into twenty-four. Ezr. 2:36-39, with Luke 1:5.
Each course of, had its president or chief. 1 Chr. 24:6, 31. 2 Chr. 36:14.
Services of, divided by lot. Luke 1:9.
Punishment for invading the office of. Num. 16:1-35. Num. 18:7. 2 Chr. 26:16-21.
On special occasions persons not of Aaron's family acted as. Jud. 6:24-27. 1 Sam. 7:9. 1 Kin. 18:33.
WERE SOMETIMES

Greedy. 1 Sam. 2:13-17.
Drunken. Isa. 28:7.
Profane and wicked. 1 Sam. 2:22-24.
Unjust. Jer. 6:13.
Corrupters of the law. Isa. 28:7, with Mal. 2:8.
Slow to sanctify themselves for God's services. 2 Chr. 29:34.

Generally participated in punishment of the people. Jer. 14:18. Lam. 2:20.
Made of the lowest of the people by Jeroboam and others. 1 Kin. 12:21. 2 Kin. 17:32.
Services of, ineffectual for removing sin. Heb. 7:11. Heb. 10:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Christ. Heb. 10:11, 12.
Saints. Exo. 19:6. 1 Pet. 2:9.

Prisons.

Antiquity of. Gen. 39:20.
KINDS OF, MENTIONED;

State. Jer. 37:21, with Gen. 39:20.
Common. Acts 5:18.

Dungeons attached to. Jer. 38:6. Zec. 9:11.
Were under the care of a keeper. Gen. 39:21.
USED FOR CONFINING

Persons accused of crimes. Luke 23:19.
Persons accused of heresy. Acts 4:3. Acts 5:18. Acts 8:3.
Suspected persons. Gen. 42:19.
Condemned criminals till executed. Lev. 24:12. Acts 12:4, 5.
Enemies taken captive. Jud. 16:21. 2 Kin. 17:4. Jer. 52:11.
Debtors till they paid. Mat. 5:26. Mat. 18:30.
Persons under the king's displeasure. 1 Kin. 22:27. 2 Chr. 16:10. Mar. 6:17.

Confinement in, often awarded as a punishment. Ezr. 7:26.
Confinement in, considered a severe punishment. Luke 22:33.
PLACES USED AS;

Court of the king's house. Jer. 32:2.
House of the king's scribe. Jer. 37:15.
House of the captain of the guard. Gen. 40:3.
Prisoner's own house, where he was kept bound to a soldier. Acts 28:16, 30, with 2 Tim. 1:16-18.

The king had power to commit to. 1 Kin. 22:27.
Magistrates had power to commit to. Mat. 5:25.
PERSONS CONFINED IN,

Said to be in ward. Lev. 24:12.
Said to be in hold. Acts 4:3.
Often placed in dungeons. Jer. 39:6. Acts 16:24.
Often bound with fetters. Gen. 42:19. Eze. 19:9. Mar. 6:17.
Often chained to two soldiers. Acts 12:6.
Often fastened in stocks. Jer. 29:26. Acts 16:24.
Often kept to hard labor. Jud. 16:21.
Often subjected to extreme suffering. Psa. 79:11. Psa. 102:20. Psa. 105:18. (marg.)
Fed on bread and water. 1 Kin. 22:27.
Clothed in prison dress. 2 Kin. 25:29.
Sometimes allowed to be visited by their friends. Mat. 11:2. Mat. 25:36. Acts 24:23.
Might have their condition ameliorated by the king. Jer. 37:20, 21.
Often executed in. Gen. 40:22. Mat. 14:10.

The king had power to release from. Gen. 40:21.
Magistrates had power to release from. Acts 16:35, 36.
KEEPERS OF,

Strictly guarded the doors. Acts 12:6.
Responsible for the prisoners. Acts 16:23, 27.
Put to death if prisoners escaped. Acts 12:19.
Often used severity. Jer. 37:16, 20. Acts 16:24.
Sometimes acted kindly. Gen. 39:21. Acts 16:33, 34.
Sometimes entrusted the care of the prison to well-conducted prisoners. Gen. 39:22, 23.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Deep afflictions. Psa. 142:7.
Hell. Rev. 20:7.
Bondage to sin and Satan. Isa. 42:7. Isa. 49:9. Isa. 61:1.

Privileges of Saints.

Abiding in Christ. Jno. 15:4, 5.
Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Access to God by Christ. Eph. 3:12.
Being of the household of God. Eph. 2:19.
Membership with the Church of the first-born. Heb. 12:23.
HAVING

Christ for their Shepherd. Isa. 40:11, with Jno. 10:14, 16.
Christ for their Intercessor. Rom. 8:34. Heb. 7:25. 1 Jno. 2:1.
The promises of God. 2 Cor. 7:1. 2 Pet. 1:4.

The possession of all things. 1 Cor. 3:21, 22.
All things working together for their good. Rom. 8:28. 2 Cor. 4:15-17.
Their names written in the book of life. Rev. 13:8. Rev. 20:15.
HAVING GOD FOR THEIR

King. Psa. 5:2. Psa. 44:4. Isa. 44:6.
Glory. Psa. 3:3. Isa. 60:19.
Salvation. Psa. 18:2. Psa. 27:1. Isa. 12:2.
Father. Deu. 32:6. Isa. 63:16. Isa. 64:8.
Redeemer. Psa. 19:14. Isa. 43:14.
Friend. 2 Chr. 20:7, with Jas. 2:23.
Helper. Psa. 33:20. Heb. 13:6.
Keeper. Psa. 121:4, 5.
Deliverer. 2 Sam. 22:2. Psa. 18:2.
Strength. Psa. 18:2. Psa. 27:1. Psa. 46:1.
Refuge. Psa. 46:1, 11. Isa. 25:4.
Shield. Gen. 15:1. Psa. 84:11.
Tower. 2 Sam. 22:3. Psa. 61:3.
Light. Psa. 27:1. Isa. 60:19. Mic. 7:8.
Guide. Psa. 48:14. Isa. 58:11.
Law-giver. Neh. 9:13, 14. Isa. 33:22.
Habitation. Psa. 90:1. Psa. 91:9.
Portion. Psa. 73:26. Lam. 3:24.

Union in God and Christ. Jno. 17:21.
Committing themselves to God. Psa. 31:5. Acts 7:59. 2 Tim. 1:12.
Calling upon God in trouble. Psa. 50:15.
Suffering for Christ. Acts 5:41. Phi. 1:29.
Profiting by chastisement. Psa. 119:67. Heb. 12:10, 11.
Secure during public calamities. Job 5:20, 23. Psa. 27:1-5. Psa. 91:5-10.
Interceding for others. Gen. 18:23-33. Jas. 5:16.

Procrastination.

Condemned by Christ. Luke 9:59-62.
Saints avoid. Psa. 27:8. Psa. 119:60.
TO BE AVOIDED IN

Hearkening to God. Psa. 95:7, 8, with Heb. 3:7, 8.
Seeking God. Isa. 55:6.
Glorifying God. Jer. 13:16.
Keeping God's commandments. Psa. 119:60.
Making offerings to God. Exo. 22:29.
Performance of vows. Deu. 23:21. Ecc. 5:4.

MOTIVES FOR AVOIDING;

The present the accepted time. 2 Cor. 6:2.
The present the best time. Ecc. 12:1.
The uncertainty of life. Pro. 27:1.

Danger of illustrated. Mat. 5:25. Luke 13:25.
Exemplified. Lot, Gen. 19:16. Felix, Acts 24:25.

Promises of God, The.

Contained in the Scriptures. Rom. 1:2.
Made in Christ. Eph. 3:6. 2 Tim. 1:1.
MADE TO

Christ. Gal. 3:16, 19.
Abraham. Gen. 12:3, 7, with Gal. 3:16.
Isaac. Gen. 26:3, 4.
Jacob. Gen. 28:14.
David. 2 Sam. 7:12. Psa. 89:3, 4, 35, 36.
The Israelites. Rom. 9:4.
The Fathers. Acts 13:32. Acts 26:6, 7.
All who are called of God. Acts 2:39.
Those who love him. Jas. 1:12. Jas. 2:5.

Confirmed by an oath. Psa. 89:3, 4. Heb. 8:6.
The covenant established upon. Heb. 8:6.
God is faithful to. Tit. 1:2. Heb. 10:23.
God remembers. Psa. 105:42. Luke 1:54, 55.
ARE

Good. 1 Kin. 8:56.
Holy. Psa. 105:42.
Exceeding great and precious. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Confirmed in Christ. Rom. 15:8.
Yea and amen in Christ. 2 Cor. 1:20.
Fulfilled in Christ. 2 Sam. 7:12, with Acts 13:23. Luke 1:69-73.
Through the righteousness of faith. Rom. 4:13, 16.
Obtained through faith. Heb. 11:33.
Given to those who believe. Gal. 3:22.
Inherited through faith and patience. Heb. 6:12, 15. Heb. 10:36.
Performed in due season. Jer. 33:14. Acts 7:17. Gal. 4:4.

Not one shall fail. Jos. 23:14. 1 Kin. 8:56.
The law not against. Gal. 3:21.
The law could not disannul. Gal. 3:17.
SUBJECTS OF;

Christ. 2 Sam. 7:12, 13, with Acts 13:22, 23.
The Holy Ghost. Acts 2:33. Eph. 1:13.
The gospel. Rom. 1:1, 2.
Life in Christ. 2 Tim. 1:1.
A crown of life. Jas. 1:12.
Eternal life. Tit. 1:2. 1 Jno. 2:25.
The life that now is. 1 Tim. 4:8.
Adoption. 2 Cor. 6:18. 7:1.
Preservation in affliction. Isa. 43:2.
Blessing. Deu. 1:11.
Forgiveness of sins. Isa. 1:18. Heb. 8:12.
Putting the law into the heart. Jer. 31:33, with Heb. 8:10.
Second coming of Christ. 2 Pet. 3:4.
New heavens and earth. 2 Pet. 3:13.
Entering into rest. Jos. 22:4, with Heb. 4:1.

Should lead to perfecting holiness. 2 Cor. 7:1.
The inheritance of the saints is of. Rom. 4:13. Gal. 3:18.
SAINTS

Children of. Rom. 9:8. Gal. 4:28.
Heirs of. Gal. 3:29. Heb. 6:17. Heb. 11:9.
Stagger not at. Rom. 4:20.
Have implicit confidence in. Heb. 11:11.
Expect the performance of. Luke 1:38, 45. 2 Pet. 3:13.
Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to doubt. Psa. 77:8, 10.
Plead in prayer. Gen. 32:9, 12. 1 Chr. 17:23, 26. Isa. 43:26.

Should wait for the performance of. Acts 1:4.
Gentiles shall be partakers of. Eph. 3:6.
Man, by nature, has no interest in. Eph. 2:12.
Scoffers despise. 2 Pet. 3:3, 4.
Fear, lest ye come short of. Heb. 4:1.

Prophecies Respecting Christ.

As the Son of God. Psa. 2:7. Fulfilled, Luke 1:32, 35.
As the seed of the woman. Gen. 3:15. Fulfilled, Gal. 4:4.
As the seed of Abraham. Gen. 17:7. Gen. 22:18. Fulfilled, Gal. 3:16.
As the seed of Isaac. Gen. 21:12. Fulfilled, Heb. 11:17-19.
As the seed of David. Psa. 132:11. Jer. 23:5. Fulfilled, Acts 13:23. Rom. 1:3.
His coming at a set time. Gen. 49:10. Dan. 9:24, 25. Fulfilled, Luke 2:1.
His being born a virgin. Isa. 7:14. Fulfilled, Mat. 1:18. Luke 2:7.
His being called Immanuel. Isa. 7:14. Fulfilled, Mat. 1:22, 23.
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea. Mic. 5:2. Fulfilled, Mat. 2:1. Luke 2:4-6.
Great persons coming to adore Him. Psa. 72:10. Fulfilled, Mat. 2:1-11.
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem. Jer. 31:15. Fulfilled, Mat. 2:16-18.
His being called out of Egypt. Hos. 11:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 2:15.
His being preceded by John the Baptist. Isa. 40:3. Mal. 3:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 3:1, 3. Luke 1:17.
His being anointed with the Spirit. Psa. 45:7. Isa. 11:2. Isa. 61:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 3:16. Jno. 3:34. Acts 10:38.
His being a Prophet like unto Moses. Deu. 18:15-18. Fulfilled, Acts 3:20-22.
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Psa. 110:4. Fulfilled, Heb. 5:5, 6.
His entering on His public ministry. Isa. 61:1, 2. Fulfilled, Luke 4:16-21, 43.
His ministry commencing in Galilee. Isa. 9:1, 2. Fulfilled, Mat. 4:12-16, 23.
His entering publicly into Jerusalem. Zec. 9:9. Fulfilled, Mat. 21:1-5.
His coming into the temple. Hag. 2:7, 9. Mal. 3:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 21:12. Luke 2:27-32. Jno. 2:13-16.
His poverty. Isa. 53:2. Fulfilled, Mar. 6:3. Luke 9:58.
His meekness and want of ostentatious. Isa. 42:2. Fulfilled, Mat. 12:15, 16, 19.
His tenderness and compassion. Isa. 40:11. Isa. 42:3. Fulfilled, Mat. 12:15, 20. Heb. 4:15.
His being without guile. Isa. 53:9. Fulfilled, 1 Pet. 2:22.
His zeal. Psa. 69:9. Fulfilled, Jno. 2:17.
His preaching by parables. Psa. 78:2. Fulfilled, Mat. 13:34, 35.
His working miracles. Isa. 35:5, 6. Fulfilled, Mat. 11:4-6. Jno. 11:47.
His bearing reproach. Psa. 22:6. Psa. 69:7, 9, 20. Fulfilled, Rom. 15:3.
His being rejected by His brethren. Psa. 69:8. Isa. 63:3. Fulfilled, Jno. 1:11. Jno. 7:3.
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews. Isa. 8:14. Fulfilled, Rom. 9:32. 1 Pet. 2:8.
His being hated by the Jews. Psa. 69:4. Isa. 49:7. Fulfilled, Jno. 15:24, 25.
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers. Psa. 118:22. Fulfilled, Mat. 21:42. Jno. 7:48.
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him. Psa. 2:1, 2. Fulfilled, Luke 23:12. Acts 4:27.
His being betrayed by a friend. Psa. 41:9. Psa. 55:12-14. Fulfilled, Jno. 13:18, 21.
His disciples forsaking Him. Zec. 13:7. Fulfilled, Mat. 26:31, 56.
His being sold for thirty pieces silver. Zec. 11:12. Fulfilled, Mat. 26:15.
His price being given for the potter's field. Zec. 11:13. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:7.
The intensity of His sufferings. Psa. 22:14, 15. Fulfilled, Luke 22:42, 44.
His sufferings being for others. Isa. 53:4-6, 12. Dan. 9:26. Fulfilled, Mat. 20:28.
His patience and silence under suffering. Isa. 53:7. Fulfilled, Mat. 26:63. Mat. 27:12-14.
His being smitten on the cheek. Mic. 5:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:30.
His visage being marred. Isa. 52:14. Isa. 53:3. Fulfilled, Jno. 19:5.
His being spit on and scourged. Isa. 50:6. Fulfilled, Mar. 14:65. Jno. 19:1.
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross. Psa. 22:16. Fulfilled, Jno. 19:18. Jno. 20:25.
His being forsaken by God. Psa. 22:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:46.
His being mocked. Psa. 22:7, 8. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:39-44.
Gall and vinegar being given Him to drink. Psa. 69:21. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:34.
His garments being parted, and lots cast for His vesture. Psa. 22:18. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:35.
His being numbered with the transgressors. Isa. 53:12. Fulfilled, Mar. 15:28.
His intercession for His murderers. Isa. 53:12. Fulfilled, Luke 23:34.
His death. Isa. 53:12. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:50.
That a bone of Him should not be broken. Exo. 12:46. Psa. 34:20. Fulfilled, Jno. 19:33, 36.
His being pierced. Zec. 12:10. Fulfilled, Jno. 19:34, 37.
His being buried with the rich. Isa. 53:9. Fulfilled, Mat. 27:57-60.
His flesh not seeing corruption. Psa. 16:10. Fulfilled, Acts 2:31.
His resurrection. Psa. 16:10. Isa. 26:19. Fulfilled, Luke 24:6, 31, 34.
His ascension. Psa. 68:18. Fulfilled, Luke 24:51. Acts 1:9.
His sitting on the right hand of God. Psa. 110:1. Fulfilled, Heb. 1:3.
His exercising the priestly office in heaven. Zec. 6:13. Fulfilled, Rom. 8:34.
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church. Isa. 28:16. Fulfilled, 1 Pet. 2:6, 7.
His being King in Zion. Psa. 2:6. Fulfilled, Luke 1:32. Jno. 18:33-37.
The conversion of the Gentiles to Him. Isa. 11:10. Isa. 42:1. Fulfilled, Mat. 1:17, 21. Jno. 10:16. Acts 10:45, 47.
His righteous government. Psa. 45:6, 7. Fulfilled, Jno. 5:30. Rev. 19:11.
His universal dominion. Psa. 72:8. Dan. 7:14. Fulfilled, Phi. 2:9, 11.
The perpetuity of His kingdom. Isa. 9:7. Dan. 7:14. Fulfilled, Luke 1:32, 33.

Prophecy.

Is the foretelling of future events. Gen. 49:1. Num. 24:14.
God is the Author of. Isa. 44:7. Isa. 45:21.
God gives, through Christ. Rev. 1:1.
A gift of Christ. Eph. 4:11. Rev. 11:3.
A gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12:10.
Came not by the will of man. 2 Pet. 1:21.
Given from the beginning. Luke 1:70.
Is a sure word. 2 Pet. 1:19.
THEY WHO UTTERED,

Raised up by God. Amos 2:11.
Ordained by God. 1 Sam. 3:20. Jer. 1:5.
Sent by God. 2 Chr. 36:15. Jer. 7:25.
Sent by Christ. Mat. 23:34.
Filled with the Holy Ghost. Luke 1:67.
Moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pet. 1:21.
Spake by the Holy Ghost. Acts 1:16. Acts 11:28. Acts 28:25.
Spake in the name of the Lord. 2 Chr. 33:18. Jas. 5:10.
Spake with authority. 1 Kin. 17:1.

God accomplishes. Isa. 44:26. Acts 3:18.
Christ the great subject of. Acts 3:22-24. Acts 10:43. 1 Pet. 1:10, 11.
Fulfilled respecting Christ. Luke 24:44.
Gift of, promised. Joel 2:28, with Acts 2:16, 17.
Is for the benefit of after ages. 1 Pet. 1:12.
Is a light in dark place. 2 Pet. 1:19.
Is not of private interpretation. 2 Pet. 1:20.
Despise not. 1 The. 5:20.
Give heed to. 2 Pet. 1:19.
Receive in faith. 2 Chr. 20:20. Luke 24:25.
Blessedness of reading, hearing, and keeping. Rev. 1:3. Rev. 22:7.
Guilt of pretending to the gift of. Jer. 14:14. Jer. 23:13, 14. Eze. 13:2, 3.
PUNISHMENT FOR

Not giving ear to. Neh. 9:30.
Adding to, or taking from. Rev. 22:18, 19.
Pretending to the gift of. Deu. 18:20. Jer. 14:15. Jer. 23:15.

Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconverted men. Num. 24:2-9. 1 Sam. 19:20, 23. Mat. 7:22. Jno. 11:49-51. 1 Cor. 13:2.
How tested. Deu. 13:1-3. Deu. 18:22.

Prophets.

God spake of old by. Hos. 12:10. Heb. 1:1.
The messengers of God. 2 Chr. 36:15. Isa. 44:26.
The servants of God. Jer. 35:15.
The watchmen of Israel. Eze. 3:17.
WERE CALLED

Men of God. 1 Sam. 9:6.
Prophets of God. Ezr. 5:2.
Holy prophets. Luke 1:70. Rev. 18:20. Rev. 22:6.
Holy men of God. 2 Pet. 1:21.
Seers. 1 Sam. 9:9.

Were esteemed as holy men. 2 Kin. 4:9.
Women sometimes endowed as. Joel 2:28.
GOD COMMUNICATED TO,

His secret things. Amos 3:7.
At various time and in divers ways. Heb. 1:1.
By an audible voice. Num. 12:8. 1 Sam. 3:4-14.
By angels. Dan. 8:15-26. Rev. 22:8, 9.
By dreams and visions. Num. 12:6. Joel 2:28.

Were under the influence of the Holy Ghost while prophesying. Luke 1:67. 2 Pet. 1:21.
Spake in the name of the Lord. 2 Chr. 33:18. Eze. 3:11. Jas. 5:10.
Frequently spake in parables and riddles. 2 Sam. 12:1-6. Isa. 5:1-7. Eze. 17:2-10.
Frequently in their actions, &c. were made signs to the people. Isa. 20:2-4. Jer. 19:1, 10, 11. Jer. 27:2, 3. Jer. 43:9. Jer. 51:63. Eze. 4:1-13. Eze. 5:1-4. Eze. 7:23. Eze. 12:3-7. Eze. 21:6, 7. Eze. 24:1-24. Hos. 1:2-9.
Frequently left without divine communications on account of sins of the people. 1 Sam. 28:6. Lam. 2:9. Eze. 7:26.
WERE REQUIRED

To be bold and undaunted. Eze. 2:6. Eze. 3:8, 9.
To be vigilant and faithful. Eze. 3:17-21.
To receive with attention all God's communications. Eze. 3:10.
Not to speak anything but what they received from God. Deu. 18:20.
To declare everything that the Lord commanded. Jer. 26:2.

Sometimes received divine communications and uttered predictions under great bodily and mental excitement. Jer. 23:9. Eze. 3:14, 15. Dan. 7:28. Dan. 10:8. Hab. 3:2, 16.
Sometimes uttered their predictions in verse. Deu. 32:44. Isa. 5:1.
Often accompanied by music while predicting. 1 Sam. 10:5. 2 Kin. 3:15.
Often committed their predictions to writing. 2 Chr. 21:12. Jer. 36:2.
Writings of, read in the synagogues every Sabbath. Luke 4:17. Acts 13:15.
ORDINARY,

Numerous in Israel. 1 Sam. 10:5. 1 Kin. 18:4.
Trained up and instructed in schools. 2 Kin. 2:3, 5, with 1 Sam. 19:20.
The sacred bards of the Jews. Exo. 15:20, 21. 1 Sam. 10:5, 10. 1 Chr. 25:1.

EXTRAORDINARY,

Specially raised up on occasions of emergency. 1 Sam. 3:19-21. Isa. 6:8, 9. Jer. 1:5.
Often endued with miraculous power. Exo. 4:1-4. 1 Kin. 17:23. 2 Kin. 5:3-8.

Frequently married men. 2 Kin. 4:1. Eze. 24:18.
Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth. 2 Kin. 1:8. Zec. 13:4. Mat. 3:4. Rev. 11:3.
Often led a wandering and unsettled life. 1 Kin. 18:10-12. 1 Kin. 19:3, 8, 15. 2 Kin. 4:10.
Simple in their manner of life. Mat. 3:4.
The historiographers of the Jewish nation. 1 Chr. 29:29. 2 Chr. 9:29.
The interpreters of dreams, &c. Dan. 1:17.
Were consulted in all difficulties. 1 Sam. 9:6. 1 Sam. 28:15. 1 Kin. 14:2-4. 1 Kin. 22:7.
Presented with gifts by those who consulted them. 1 Sam. 9:7, 8. 1 Kin. 14:3.
Sometimes thought it right to reject presents. 2 Kin. 5:15, 16.
WERE SENT TO

Reprove the wicked and exhort to repentance. 2 Kin. 17:13. 2 Chr. 24:19. Jer. 25:4, 5.
Denounce the wickedness of kings. 1 Sam. 15:10, 16-19. 2 Sam. 12:7-12. 1 Kin. 18:18. 1 Kin. 21:17-22.
Exhort to faithfulness and constancy in God's service. 2 Chr. 15:1, 2, 7.
Predict the coming, &c. of Christ. Luke 24:44. Jno. 1:45. Acts 3:24. Acts 10:43.
Predict the downfall of nations. Isa. 15:1. Isa. 17:1, &c. Jer. 47 ch. to Jer. 51 ch.

Felt deeply on account of the calamities which they predicted. Isa. 16:9-11. Jer. 9:1-7.
PREDICTIONS OF,

Frequently proclaimed at the gate of the Lord's house. Jer. 7:2.
Proclaimed in the cities and streets. Jer. 11:6.
Written on tables and fixed up in some public place. Hab. 2:2.
Written on rolls and read to the people. Isa. 8:1. Jer. 36:2.
Were all fulfilled. 2 Kin. 10:10. Isa. 44:26. Acts 3:18. Rev. 10:7.

Assisted the Jews in their great national undertakings. Ezr. 5:2.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Enoch. Gen. 5:21-24, with Jude 14.
Noah. Gen. 9:25-27.
Jacob. Gen. 49:1.
Aaron. Exo. 7:1.
Moses. Deu. 18:18.
Miriam. Exo. 15:20.
Deborah. Jud. 4:4.
Prophet sent to Israel. Jud. 6:8.
Prophet sent to Eli. 1 Sam. 2:27.
Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:20.
David. Psa. 16:8-11, with Acts 2:25, 30.
Nathan. 2 Sam. 7:2. 2 Sam. 12:1. 1 Kin. 1:10.
Zadok. 2 Sam. 15:27.
Gad. 2 Sam. 24:11. 1 Chr. 29:29.
Ahijah. 1 Kin. 11:29. 1 Kin. 12:15. 2 Chr. 9:29.
Prophet of Judah. 1 Kin. 13:1.
Iddo. 2 Chr. 9:29. 2 Chr. 12:15.
Shemaiah. 1 Kin. 12:22. 2 Chr. 12:7, 15.
Azariah the son of Oded. 2 Chr. 15:2, 8.
Hanani. 2 Chr. 16:7.
Jehu the son of Hanani. 1 Kin. 16:1, 7, 12.
Elijah. 1 Kin. 17:1.
Elisha. 1 Kin. 19:16.
Micaiah the son of Imlah. 1 Kin. 22:7, 8.
Jonah. 2 Kin. 14:25. Jon. 1:1. Mat. 12:39.
Isaiah. 2 Kin. 19:2. 2 Chr. 26:22. Isa. 1:1.
Hosea. Hos. 1:1.
Amos. Amos 1:1. Amos 7:14, 15.
Micah. Mic. 1:1.
Oded. 2 Chr. 28:9.
Nahum. Nah. 1:1.
Joel. Joel 1:1. Acts 2:16.
Zephaniah. Zep. 1:1.
Huldah. 2 Kin. 22:14.
Jeduthun. 2 Chr. 35:15.
Jeremiah. 2 Chr. 36:12, 21. Jer. 1:1, 2.
Habakkuk. Hab. 1:1.
Obadiah. Oba. 1 v.
Ezekiel. Eze. 1:3.
Daniel. Dan. 12:11, with Mat. 24:15.
Haggai. Ezr. 5:1. Ezr. 6:14. Hag. 1:1.
Zechariah son of Iddo. Ezr. 5:1. Zec. 1:1.
Malachi. Mal. 1:1.
Zacharias the father of John. Luke 1:67.
Anna. Luke 2:36.
Agabus. Acts 11:28. Acts 21:10.
Daughters of Philip. Acts 21:9.
Paul. 1 Tim. 4:1.
Peter. 2 Pet. 2:1, 2.
John. Rev. 1:1.

One generally attached to the king's household. 2 Sam. 24:11. 2 Chr. 29:25. 2 Chr. 35:15.
THE JEWS

Require to hear and believe. Deu. 18:15, with 2 Chr. 20:20.
Often tried to make them speak smooth things. 1 Kin. 22:13. Isa. 30:10. Amos 2:12.
Persecuted them. 2 Chr. 36:16. Mat. 5:12.
Often imprisoned them. 1 Kin. 22:27. Jer. 32:2. Jer. 37:15, 16.
Often put them to death. 1 Kin. 18:13. 1 Kin. 19:10. Mat. 23:34-37.
Often left without, on account of sin. 1 Sam. 3:1. Psa. 74:9. Amos 8:11, 12.

Were mighty through faith. Heb. 11:32-40.
Great patience of, under suffering. Jas. 5:10.
God avenged all injuries done to. 2 Kin. 9:7. 1 Chr. 16:21, 22. Mat. 23:35-38. Luke 11:50.
Christ predicted to exercise the office of. Deu. 18:15, with Acts 3:22.
Christ exercised the office of. Mat. 24 ch. Mar. 10:32-34.

Prophets, False.

Pretended to be sent by God. Jer. 23:17, 18, 31.
Not sent or commissioned by God. Jer. 14:14. Jer. 23:21. Jer. 29:31.
Made use of by God to prove Israel. Deu. 13:3.
DESCRIBED AS

Light and treacherous. Zep. 3:4.
Covetous. Mic. 3:11.
Crafty. Mat. 7:15.
Drunken. Isa. 28:7.
Immoral and profane. Jer. 23:11, 14.

Women sometimes acted as. Neh. 6:14. Rev. 2:20.
Called foolish prophets. Eze. 13:3.
Compared to foxes in the desert. Eze. 13:4.
Compared to wind. Jer. 5:13.
Influenced by evil spirits. 1 Kin. 22:21, 22.
PROPHESIED

Falsely. Jer. 5:31.
Lies in the name of the Lord. Jer. 14:14.
Out of their own heart. Jer. 23:16, 26. Eze. 13:2.
In the name of false gods. Jer. 2:8.
Peace, when there was no peace. Jer. 6:14. Jer. 23:17. Eze. 13:10. Mic. 3:5.

Often practised divination and witchcraft. Jer. 14:14. Eze. 22:28. Acts 13:6.
Often pretended to dreams, &c. Jer. 23:28, 32.
Often deceived by God as a judgment. Eze. 14:9.
THE PEOPLE

Led into error by. Jer. 23:13. Mic. 3:5.
Made to forget God's name by. Jer. 23:27.
Deprived of God's word by. Jer. 23:30.
Taught profaneness and sin by. Jer. 23:14, 15.
Oppressed and defrauded by. Eze. 22:25.
Warned not to listen to. Deu. 13:3. Jer. 23:16. Jer. 27:9, 15, 16.
Encouraged and praised. Jer. 5:31. Luke 6:26.

Mode of trying and detecting. Deu. 13:1, 2. Deu. 18:21, 22. 1 Jno. 4:1-3.
PREDICTED TO ARISE

Before destruction of Jerusalem. Mat. 24:11, 24.
In the latter times. 2 Pet. 2:1.

Judgments denounced against. Jer. 8:1, 2. Jer. 14:15. Jer. 28:16, 17. Jer. 29:32.
Involved the people in their own ruin. Isa. 9:15, 16. Jer. 20:6. Eze. 14:10.

Proselytes.

Described. Est. 8:17. Isa. 56:3.
REQUIRED

To give up all heathen practices. Ezr. 6:21.
To give up all heathen associates. Ruth 1:16. Ruth 2:11. Psa. 45:10. Luke 14:26.
To be circumcised. Gen. 17:13, with Exo. 12:48.
To enter into covenant to serve the Lord. Deu. 29:10-13, with Neh. 10:28, 29.
To observe the law of Moses as Jews. Exo. 12:49.

Unfaithfulness in, punished. Eze. 14:7.
From the Ammonites and Moabites restricted forever from holding office in the congregation. Deu. 23:3.
From the Egyptians and Edomites restricted to the third generation from holding office in the congregation. Deu. 23:7, 8.
Were entitled to all privileges. Exo. 12:48. Isa. 56:3-7.
Went up to the feasts. Acts 2:10. Acts 8:27.
Pharisees, &c. zealous in making. Mat. 23:15.
Many, embraced the gospel. Acts 6:5. Acts 13:43.
Later called devout Greeks. Jno. 12:20, with Acts 17:4.

Protection.

God is able to afford. 1 Pet. 1:5. Jude 24.
God is faithful to afford. 1 The. 5:23, 24. 2 The. 3:3.
OF GOD, IS

Indispensable. Psa. 127:1.
Seasonable. Psa. 46:1.
Unfailing. Deu. 31:6. Jos. 1:5.
Effectual. Jno. 10:28-30. 2 Cor. 12:9.
Uninterrupted. Psa. 121:3.
Encouraging. Isa. 41:10. Isa. 50:7.
Perpetual. Psa. 121:8.
Often afforded through means inadequate in themselves. Jud. 7:7. 1 Sam. 17:45, 50. 2 Chr. 14:11.

IS AFFORDED TO

Those who hearken to God. Pro. 1:33.
Returning sinners. Job 22:23, 25.
The perfect in heart. 2 Chr. 16:9.
The poor. Psa. 14:6. Psa. 72:12-14.
The oppressed. Psa. 9:9.
The Church. Psa. 48:3. Zec. 2:4, 5.

IS VOUCHSAFED TO SAINTS IN

Preserving them. Psa. 145:20.
Strengthening them. 2 Tim. 4:17.
Upholding them. Psa. 37:17, 24. Psa. 63:8.
Keeping their feet. 1 Sam. 2:9. Pro. 3:26.
Keeping them from evil. 2 The. 3:3.
Keeping them from falling. Jude 24.
Keeping them in the way. Exo. 23:20.
Keeping them from temptation. Rev. 3:10.
Providing a refuge for them. Pro. 14:26. Isa. 4:6. Isa. 32:2.
Defending them against their enemies. Deu. 20:1-4. Deu. 33:27. Isa. 59:19.
Defeating the counsels of enemies. Isa. 8:10.
Temptation. 1 Cor. 10:13. 2 Pet. 2:9.
Persecution. Luke 21:18.
Calamities. Psa. 57:1. Psa. 59:16.
All dangers. Psa. 91:3-7.
All places. Gen. 28:15. 2 Chr. 16:9.
Sleep. Psa. 3:5. Psa. 4:8. Pro. 3:24.
Death. Psa. 23:4.

SAINTS

Acknowledge God as their. Psa. 18:2. Psa. 62:2. Psa. 89:18.
Pray for. Psa. 17:5, 8. Isa. 51:9.
Praise God for. Psa. 5:11.

WITHDRAWN FROM THE

Disobedient. Lev. 26:14-17.
Backsliding. Jos. 23:12, 13. Jud. 10:13.
Presumptuous. Num. 14:40-45.
Unbelieving. Isa. 7:9.
Obstinately impenitent. Mat. 23:38.

NOT TO BE FOUND IN

Illustrated. Deu. 32:11. Psa. 125:1, 2. Pro. 18:10. Isa. 25:4. Isa. 31:5. Luke 13:34.
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 15:1. Jacob, Gen. 48:16. Joseph, Gen. 49:23-25. Israel, Jos. 24:17. David, Psa. 18:1, 2. Shadrach, &c. Dan. 3:28. Daniel, Dan. 6:22. Peter, Acts 12:4-7. Paul, Acts 18:10. Acts 26:17.

Providence of God, The.

Is His care over his works. Psa. 145:9.
IS EXERCISED IN

Preserving His creatures. Neh. 9:6. Psa. 36:6. Mat. 10:29.
Providing for His creatures. Psa. 104:27, 28. Psa. 136:25. Psa. 147:9. Mat. 6:26.
The special preservation of saints. Psa. 37:28. Psa. 91:11. Mat. 10:30.
Prospering saints. Gen. 24:48, 56.
Protecting saints. Psa. 91:4. Psa. 140:7.
Delivering saints. Psa. 91:3. Isa. 31:5.
Leading saints. Deu. 8:2, 15. Isa. 63:12.
Bringing His words to pass. Num. 26:65. Jos. 21:45. Luke 21:32, 33.
Ordering the ways of men. Pro. 16:9. Pro. 19:21. Pro. 20:24.
Ordaining the conditions and circumstances of men. 1 Sam. 2:7, 8. Psa. 75:6, 7.
Determining the period of human life. Psa. 31:15. Psa. 39:5. Acts 17:26.
Defeating wicked designs. Exo. 15:9-19. 2 Sam. 17:14, 15. Psa. 33:10.
Overruling wicked designs for good. Gen. 45:5-7. Gen. 50:20. Phi. 1:12.
Preserving the course of nature. Gen. 8:22. Job 26:10. Psa. 104:5-9.
Directing all events. Jos. 7:14. 1 Sam. 6:7-10, 12. Pro. 16:33. Isa. 44:7. Acts 1:26.
Ruling the elements. Job 37:9-13. Isa. 50:2. Jno. 1:4, 15. Nah. 1:4.
Ordering the minutest matters. Mat. 10:29, 30. Luke 21:18.

Is righteous. Psa. 145:17. Dan. 4:37.
Is ever watchful. Psa. 121:4. Isa. 27:3.
Is all pervading. Psa. 139:1-5.
Sometimes dark and mysterious. Psa. 36:6. Psa. 73:16. Psa. 77:19. Rom. 11:33.
ALL THINGS ARE ORDERED BY,

For His glory. Isa. 63:14.
For good to saints. Rom. 8:28.

The wicked made to promote the designs of. Isa. 10:5-12. Acts 3:17, 18.
TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED

In prosperity. Deu. 8:18. 1 Chr. 29:12.
In adversity. Job 1:21. Psa. 119:15.
In public calamities. Amos 3:6.
In our daily support. Gen. 48:15.
In all things. Pro. 3:6.

Cannot be defeated. 1 Kin. 22:30, 34. Pro. 21:30.
Man's efforts are vain without. Psa. 127:1, 2. Pro. 21:31.
SAINTS SHOULD

Trust in. Mat. 6:33, 34. Mat. 10:9, 29-31.
Have full confidence in. Psa. 16:8. Psa. 139:10.
Commit their works unto. Pro. 16:3.
Encourage themselves in. 1 Sam. 30:6.
Pray in dependence upon. Acts 12:5.
Pray to be guided by. Gen. 24:12-14. Gen. 28:20, 21. Acts 1:24.

Result of depending upon. Luke 22:35.
Connected with the use of means. 1 Kin. 21:19, with 1 Kin. 22:37, 38. Mic. 5:2, with Luke 2:1-4. Acts 27:22, 31, 32.
Danger of denying. Isa. 10:13-17. Eze. 28:2-10. Dan. 4:29-31. Hos. 2:8, 9.

Prudence.

Exhibited in the manifestation of God's grace. Eph. 1:8.
Exemplified by Christ. Isa. 52:13. Mat. 21:24-27. Mat. 22:15-21.
Intimately connected with wisdom. Pro. 8:12.
The wise celebrated for. Pro. 16:21.
THEY WHO HAVE,

Get knowledge. Pro. 18:15.
Deal with knowledge. Pro. 13:16.
Look well to their goings. Pro. 14:15.
Understand the ways of God. Hos. 14:9.
Understand their own ways. Pro. 14:8.
Crowned with knowledge. Pro. 14:18.
Not ostentatious of knowledge. Pro. 12:23.
Foresee and avoid evil. Pro. 22:3.
Are preserved by it. Pro. 2:11.
Suppress angry feelings, &c. Pro. 12:16. Pro. 19:11.
Regard reproof. Pro. 15:5.
Keep silence in the evil time. Amos 5:13.

Saints act with. Psa. 112:5.
Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers. Mat. 10:16. Eph. 5:15. Col. 4:5.
Virtuous wives act with. Pro. 31:16, 26.
The young should cultivate. Pro. 3:21.
OF THE WICKED

Fails in times of perplexity. Jer. 49:7.
Keeps them from the knowledge of the gospel. Mat. 11:25.
Denounced by God. Isa. 5:21. Isa. 29:15.
Defeated by God. Isa. 29:14. 1 Cor. 1:19.

Necessity for--Illustrated. Mat. 25:3, 9. Luke 14:28-32.
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 32:3-23. Joseph, Gen. 41:39. Jethro, Exo. 18:19, &c. Gideon, Jud. 8:1-3. David, 1 Sam. 16:18. Abigail, 1 Sam. 25:23-31. 2 Sam. 15:32-34, with 2 Sam. 17:6-14. Aged Counsellors of Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 12:7. Solomon, 2 Chr. 2:12. Nehemiah, Neh. 2:12-16. Neh. 4:13-18. The Poor Wise Man, Ecc. 9:15. The Scribe, Mar. 12:32-34. Gamaliel, Acts 5:34-39. Sergius Paulus, Acts 13:7. Paul, Acts 23:6.

Publicans, The.

The collectors of the public taxes. Luke 5:27.
Suspected of extortion. Luke 3:13.
Often guilty of extortion. Luke 19:8.
Chiefs of, were very rich. Luke 19:2.
THE JEWS

Despised. Luke 18:11.
Classed with the most infamous characters. Mat. 11:19. Mat. 21:32.
Despised our Lord for associating with. Mat. 9:11. Mat. 11:19.

Often kind to their friends. Mat. 5:46, 47.
Often hospitable. Luke 5:29. Luke 19:6.
MANY OF,

Believed the preaching of John. Mat. 21:32.
Received John's baptism. Luke 3:12. Luke 7:29.
Attended the preaching of Christ. Mar. 2:15. Luke 15:1.
Embraced the gospel. Mat. 21:31.

Matthew the apostle was of. Mat. 10:3.

Punishment of the Wicked, The.

Is from God. Lev. 26:18. Isa. 13:11.
ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR

Sin. Lam. 3:39.
Iniquity. Jer. 36:31. Eze. 3:17-18. Eze. 18:4, 13, 20. Amos 3:2.
Idolatry. Lev. 26:30. Isa. 10:10, 11.
Rejection of the law of God. 1 Sam. 15:23. Hos. 4:6-9.
Ignorance of God. 2 The. 1:8.
Evil ways and doings. Jer. 21:14. Hos. 4:9. Hos. 12:2.
Pride. Isa. 10:12. Isa. 24:21. Luke 14:11.
Unbelief. Mar. 16:16. Rom. 11:20. Heb. 3:18, 19. Heb. 4:2.
Covetousness. Isa. 57:17. Jer. 51:13.
Oppressing. Isa. 49:26. Jer. 30:16, 20.
Persecuting. Jer. 11:21, 22. Mat. 23:34-36.
Disobeying God. Neh. 9:26, 27. Eph. 5:6.
Disobeying the gospel. 2 The. 1:8.

Is the fruit of their sin. Job 4:8. Pro. 22:8. Rom. 6:21. Gal. 6:8.
Is the reward of their sins. Psa. 91:8. Isa. 3:11. Jer. 16:18. Rom. 6:23. Heb. 2:2.
Often brought about by their evil designs. Est. 7:10. Psa. 37:15. Psa. 57:6.
Often commences in this life. Pro. 11:31.
IN THIS LIFE BY

Sickness. Lev. 26:16. Psa. 78:50.
Famine. Lev. 26:19, 20, 26, 29. Psa. 107:34.
Noisome beasts. Lev. 26:22.
War. Lev. 26:25, 32, 33. Jer. 6:4.
Deliverance unto enemies. Neh. 9:27.
Fear. Lev. 26:36, 37. Job 18:11.
Reprobate mind. Rom. 1:28.
Put in slippery places. Psa. 73:3-19.
Trouble and distress. Isa. 8:22. Zep. 1:15.
Cutting off. Psa. 94:23.
Bringing down their pride. Isa. 13:11.

Future, shall be awarded by Christ. Mat. 16:27. Mat. 25:31, 41.
FUTURE DESCRIBED AS

Hell. Psa. 9:17. Mat. 5:29. Luke 12:5. Luke 16:23.
Darkness. Mat. 8:12. 2 Pet. 2:17.
Death. Rom. 5:12-17. Rom. 6:23.
Resurrection of damnation. Jno. 5:29.
Rising to shame and everlasting contempt. Dan. 12:2.
Everlasting destruction. Psa. 52:5. Psa. 92:7. 2 The. 1:9.
Everlasting fire. Mat. 25:41. Jude 7.
Second death. Rev. 2:11. Rev. 21:8.
Damnation of hell. Mat. 23:33.
Eternal damnation. Mar. 3:29.
Blackness of darkness. 2 Pet. 2:17. Jude 13.
Everlasting burnings. Isa. 33:14.
The wrath of God. Jno. 3:36.
Wine of the wrath of God. Rev. 14:10.
Torment with fire. Rev. 14:10.
Torment for ever and ever. Rev. 14:11.
The righteousness of God requires. 2 The. 1:6.
Often sudden and unexpected. Psa. 35:8. Psa. 64:7. Pro. 29:1. Luke 12:20. 1 The. 5:3.

SHALL BE

According to their deeds. Mat. 16:27. Rom. 2:6, 9. 2 Cor. 5:10.
According to the knowledge possessed by them. Luke 12:47, 48.
Increased by neglect of privileges. Mat. 11:21-24. Luke 10:13-15.
Without mitigation. Luke 16:23-26.

Accompanied by remorse. Isa. 66:24, with Mar. 9:44.
No combination avails against. Pro. 11:21.
Deferred, emboldens them in sin. Ecc. 8:11.
Should be a warning to others. Num. 26:10. 1 Cor. 10:6-11. Jude 7.
Consummated at the day of judgment. Mat. 25:31, 46. Rom. 2:5, 16. 2 Pet. 2:9.

Punishments.

Antiquity of. Gen. 4:13, 14.
Power of inflicting, given to magistrates. Job 31:11. Rom. 13:4.
Designed to be a warning to others. Deu. 13:11. Deu. 17:13. Deu. 19:20.
WERE INFLICTED

On the guilty. Deu. 24:16. Pro. 17:26.
Without pity. Deu. 19:13, 21.
Without partiality. Deu. 13:6-8.
By order of magistrates. Acts 16:22.
By order of kings. 2 Sam. 1:13-16. 1 Kin. 2:23-46.
Immediately after sentence was passed. Deu. 25:2. Jos. 7:25.
By the witnesses. Deu. 13:9, with Deu. 17:7. Jno. 8:7. Acts 7:58, 59.
By the people. Num. 15:35, 36. Deu. 13:9.
By soldiers. 2 Sam. 1:15. Mat. 27:27-35.

Sometimes deferred until God was consulted. Num. 15:34.
Sometimes deferred for a considerable time. 1 Kin. 2:5, 6, 8, 9.
SECONDARY KINDS OF;

Imprisonment. Ezr. 7:26. Mat. 5:25.
Confinement in a dungeon. Jer. 38:6. Zec. 9:11.
Confinement in stocks. Jer. 20:2. Acts 16:24.
Fine, or giving of money. Exo. 21:22. Deu. 22:19.
Restitution. Exo. 21:36. Exo. 22:1-4. Lev. 6:4, 5. Lev. 24:18.
Retaliation or injuring according to the injury done. Exo. 21:24. Deu. 19:21.
Binding with chains and fetters. Psa. 105:18.
Scourging. Deu. 25:2, 3. Mat. 27:26. Acts 22:25. 2 Cor. 11:24.
Selling the criminal, &c. Mat. 18:25.
Banishment. Ezr. 7:26. Rev. 1:9.
Torturing. Mat. 18:34. Heb. 11:37.
Putting out the eyes. Jud. 16:21. 1 Sam. 11:2.
Cutting off hands and feet. 2 Sam. 4:12.
Mutilating the hands and feet. Jud. 1:5-7.
Cutting off nose and ears. Eze. 23:25.
Plucking out the hair. Neh. 13:25. Isa. 50:6.
Confiscating the property. Ezr. 7:26.

Inflicting of capital, not permitted to the Jews by the Romans. Jno. 18:31.
CAPITAL KINDS OF;

Burning. Gen. 38:24. Lev. 20:14. Dan. 3:6.
Hanging. Num. 25:4. Deu. 21:22, 23. Jos. 8:29. 2 Sam. 21:12. Est. 7:9, 10.
Crucifying. Mat. 20:19. Mat. 27:35.
Beheading. Gen. 40:19. Mar. 6:16, 27.
Slaying with the sword. 1 Sam. 15:33. Acts 12:2.
Stoning. Lev. 24:14. Deu. 13:10. Acts 7:59.
Cutting in pieces. Dan. 2:5. Mat. 24:51.
Sawing asunder. Heb. 11:37.
Exposing to wild beasts. Dan. 6:16, 24. See 1 Cor. 15:32.
Bruising in mortars. Pro. 27:22.
Casting headlong from a rock. 2 Chr. 25:12.
Casting into the sea. Mat. 18:6.

Strangers not exempted from. Lev. 20:2.
Were sometimes commuted. Exo. 21:29, 30.
For murder not to be commuted. Num. 35:31, 32.

Purifications or Baptisms.

Of Israel at the exodus. Exo. 14:22. 1 Cor. 10:2.
Of Israel before receiving the law. Exo. 19:10.
Of priests before consecration. Exo. 29:4.
Of Levites before consecration. Num. 8:6, 7.
Of high priest on day of atonement. Lev. 16:4, 24.
Of things for burnt-offerings. 2 Chr. 4:6.
Of individuals who were ceremonially unclean. Lev. 15:2-13. Lev. 17:15. Lev. 22:4-7. Num. 19:7-12, 21.
Of the healed leper. Lev. 14:8, 9.
Of Nazarites after vow expired. Acts 21:24, 26.
Used by the devout before entering God's house. Psa. 26:6. Heb. 10:22.
Multiplied by traditions. Mat. 15:2. Mar. 7:3, 4.
MEANS USED FOR;

Water of separation. Num. 19:9.
Running water. Lev. 15:13.
Water mixed with blood. Exo. 24:5-8, with Heb. 9:19.

WAS BY

Sprinkling. Num. 19:13, 18. Heb. 9:19.
Washing parts of the body. Exo. 30:19.
Washing the whole body. Lev. 8:6. Lev. 14:9.

Of priests performed in the brazen laver. Exo. 30:18. 2 Chr. 4:6.
Vessels in the houses of the Jews for. Jno. 2:6.
Consequence of neglecting those prescribed by law. Lev. 17:16. Num. 19:13, 20.
Availed to sanctifying the flesh. Heb. 9:13.
Insufficient for spiritual purification. Job 9:30, 31. Jer. 2:22.
The Jews laid great stress on. Jno. 3:25.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Purification by the blood of Christ. Heb. 9:9-12.
Regeneration. Eph. 5:26. 1 Jno. 1:7.

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