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

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Rain.

Occasioned by the condensing of the clouds. Job 36:27, 28. Psa. 77:17. Ecc. 11:3.
GOD

Made a decree for. Job 28:26.
Prepares. Psa. 147:8.
Gives. Job 5:10.
Causes, to come down. Joel 2:23.
Exhibits goodness in giving. Acts 14:17.
Exhibits greatness in giving. Job 36:26, 27.
Sends upon the evil and good. Mat. 5:45.
Should be praised for. Psa. 147:7, 8.
Should be feared on account of. Jer. 5:24.

Impotence of idols exhibited in not being able to give. Jer. 14:22.
Not sent upon the earth immediately after creation. Gen. 2:5.
Rarely falls in Egypt. Deu. 11:10. Zec. 14:18.
Canaan abundantly supplied with. Deu. 11:11.
DESIGNED FOR

Refreshing the earth. Psa. 68:9. Psa. 72:6.
Making fruitful the earth. Heb. 6:7.
Replenishing the springs and fountains of the earth. Psa. 104:8.

Promised in due season to the obedient. Lev. 26:4. Deu. 11:14. Eze. 34:26, 27.
Frequently withheld on account of iniquity. Deu. 11:17. Jer. 3:3. Jer. 5:25. Amos 4:7.
THE WANT OF,

Causes the earth to open. Job 29:23. Jer. 14:4.
Dries up springs and fountains. 1 Kin. 17:7.
Occasions famine. 1 Kin. 18:1, 2.
Removed by prayer. 1 Kin. 8:35, 36. Jas. 5:18.

Withheld for three years and six months in the days of Elijah. 1 Kin. 17:1. Jas. 5:17.
DIVIDED INTO

Great. Ezr. 10:9.
Plentiful. Psa. 68:9.
Overflowing. Eze. 38:22.
Sweeping. Pro. 28:3.
Small. Job 37:6.

The former, after harvest, to prepare for sowing. Deu. 11:14. Jer. 5:24.
The latter, before harvest. Joel 2:23. Zec. 10:1.
The rainbow often appears during. Gen. 9:14. Eze. 1:28.
Often succeeded by heat and sunshine. 2 Sam. 23:4. Isa. 18:4. (marg.)
The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated. 1 Kin. 18:44. Luke 12:54.
The north wind drives away. Pro. 25:23.
Unusual in harvest time. Pro. 26:1.
Thunder and lightning often with. Psa. 135:7.
Storm and tempest often with. Mat. 7:25, 27.
INSTANCES OF EXTRAORDINARY;

Time of the flood. Gen. 7:4, 12.
Plague of, upon Egypt. Exo. 9:18, 23.
During wheat harvest in the days of Samuel. 1 Sam. 12:17, 18.
After long drought in Ahab's reign. 1 Kin. 18:45.
After the captivity. Ezr. 10:9, 13.

Often impeded travelling in the east. 1 Kin. 18:44, with Isa. 4:6.
Often destroyed houses. Eze. 13:13-15. Mat. 7:27.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the word of God. Isa. 55:10, 11.
Of the doctrine of faithful ministers. Deu. 32:2.
Of Christ in the communication of his graces. Psa. 72:6. Hos. 6:3.
Of spiritual blessings. Psa. 68:9. Psa. 84:6. Eze. 34:26.
Of righteousness. Hos. 10:12.
(Destructive,) of God's judgments. Job 20:23. Psa. 11:6. Eze. 38:22.
(Destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor. Pro. 28:3.

Raven, The.

Unclean and not to be eaten. Lev. 11:15. Deu. 14:14.
Called the raven of the valley. Pro. 30:17.
DESCRIBED AS

Black. So. of Sol. 5:11.
Solitary in disposition. Isa. 34:11.
Improvident. Luke 12:24.
Carnivorous. Pro. 30:17.

God provides food for. Job 38:41. Psa. 147:9. Luke 12:24.
Sent by Noah from the ark. Gen. 8:7.
Elijah fed by. 1 Kin. 17:4-6.
Plumage of, illustrative of the glory of Christ. So. of Sol. 5:11.

Reaping.

Is the cutting of the corn in harvest. Job 24:6, with Lev. 23:10.
The sickle used for. Deu. 16:9. Mar. 4:29.
Both men and women engaged in. Ruth 2:8, 9.
THE JEWS NOT TO REAP

The corners of their fields. Lev. 19:9, with Lev. 23:22.
During the Sabbatical year. Lev. 25:5.
During the year of jubilee. Lev. 25:11.

The fields of others. Deu. 23:25.
Mode of gathering the corn for, alluded to. Psa. 129:7. Isa. 17:5.
Corn after, was bound up into sheaves. Gen. 37:7. Psa. 129:7.
PERSONS ENGAGED IN,

Under the guidance of a steward. Ruth 2:5, 6.
Visited by the master. Ruth 2:4. 2 Kin. 4:18.
Fed by the master who himself presided at their meals. Ruth 2:14.
Received wages. Jno. 4:36. Jas. 5:4.

A time of great rejoicing. Psa. 126:5, 6.
The Jews often hindered from, on account of their sins. Mic. 6:15.
Often unprofitable on account of sin. Jer. 12:13.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Receiving the reward of wickedness. Job 4:8. Pro. 22:8. Hos. 8:7. Gal. 6:8.
Receiving the reward of righteousness. Hos. 10:12. Gal. 6:8, 9.
Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labors. 1 Cor. 9:11.
Gathering in souls to God. Jno. 4:38.
The judgments of God on the antichristian world. Rev. 14:14-16.
The final judgment. Mat. 13:30, 39-43.

Rebellion against God.

Forbidden. Num. 14:9. Jos. 22:19.
Provokes God. Num. 16:30. Neh. 9:26.
Provokes Christ. Exo. 23:20, 21, with 1 Cor. 10:9.
Vexes the Holy Spirit. Isa. 63:10.
EXHIBITED IN

Unbelief. Deu. 9:23. Psa. 106:24, 25.
Rejecting His government. 1 Sam. 8:7. 1 Sam. 15:23.
Revolting from Him. Isa. 1:5. Isa. 31:6.
Despising His law. Neh. 9:26.
Despising His counsels. Psa. 107:11.
Distrusting His power. Eze. 17:15.
Murmuring against Him. Num. 20:3, 10.
Refusing to hearken to Him. Deu. 9:23. Eze. 20:8. Zec. 7:11.
Departing from Him. Isa. 59:13.
Rebellion against governors appointed by Him. Jos. 1:18.
Departing from His precepts. Dan. 9:5.
Departing from His instituted worship. Exo. 32:8, 9. Jos. 22:16-19.
Sinning against light. Job 24:13. Jno. 15:22. Acts 13:41.
Walking after our own thoughts. Isa. 65:2.

CONNECTED WITH

Stubbornness. Deu. 31:27.
Injustice and corruption. Isa. 1:23.
Contempt of God. Psa. 107:11.

Man is prone to. Deu. 31:27. Rom. 7:14-18.
The heart is the seat of. Jer. 5:23. Mat. 15:18, 19. Heb. 3:12.
THEY WHO ARE GUILTY OF,

Aggravate their sin by. Job 34:27.
Practice hypocrisy to hide. Hos. 7:14.
Persevere in. Deu. 9:7, 24.
Increase in, though chastised. Isa. 1:5.
Warned not to exalt themselves. Psa. 66:7.
Denounced. Isa. 30:1.
Have God as their enemy. Isa. 63:10.
Have God's hand against them. 1 Sam. 12:15, with Psa. 106:26, 27.
Impoverished for. Psa. 68:6.
Brought low for. Psa. 107:11, 12.
Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of. Neh. 9:26, 27.
Cast out in their sins for. Psa. 5:10.
Cast out of the Church for. Eze. 20:38.
Restored through Christ alone. Psa. 68:18.

Heinousness of. 1 Sam. 15:23.
GUILT OF,

Aggravated by God's fatherly care. Isa. 1:2.
Aggravated by God's unceasing invitations to return to Him. Isa. 65:2.
To be deprecated. Jos. 22:29.
To be confessed. Lam. 1:18, 20. Dan. 9:5.

God alone can forgive. Dan. 9:9.
God is ready to forgive. Neh. 9:17.
Religious instruction designed to prevent. Psa. 78:5, 8.
Promises to those who avoid. Deu. 28:1-13. 1 Sam. 12:14.
Forgiven upon repentance. Neh. 9:26, 27.
MINISTERS

Cautioned against. Eze. 2:8.
Sent to those guilty of. Eze. 2:3-7. Eze. 3:4-9. Mar. 12:4-8.
Should warn against. Num. 14:9.
Should testify against. Isa. 30:8, 9. Eze. 17:12. Eze. 44:6.
Should remind their people of past. Deu. 9:7. Deu. 31:27.

Punishment for. Lev. 26:14-39. 1 Sam. 12:15. Isa. 1:20. Jer. 4:16-18. Eze. 20:8, 38.
Punishment for teaching. Jer. 28:16.
Ingratitude of--Illustrated. Isa. 1:2, 3.
Exemplified. Pharaoh, Exo. 5:1, 2. Korah, &c. Num. 16:11. Moses and Aaron, Num. 20:12, 24. Israelites, Deu. 9:23, 24. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:9, 23. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 12:28-33. Zedekiah, 2 Chr. 36:13. Kingdom of Israel, Hos. 7:14. Hos. 13:16.

Rechabites.

Descended from Hemath. 1 Chr. 2:55.
The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the house of Ahab. 2 Kin. 10:15-17.
Prohibited by Jonadab from forming settlements or drinking wine. Jer. 35:6-8.
Obedience of, a sign to Israel. Jer. 35:12-17.
Perpetuity to, promised. Jer. 35:18, 19.

Reconciliation with God.

Predicted. Dan. 9:24, with Isa. 53:5.
Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ. Luke 2:14.
Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances is necessary to. Eph. 2:16. Col. 2:14.
EFFECTED FOR MEN

By God in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:19.
By Christ as High Priest. Heb. 2:17.
By the death of Christ. Rom. 5:10. Eph. 2:16. Col. 1:21, 22.
By the blood of Christ. Eph. 2:13. Col. 1:20.
While alienated from God. Col. 1:21.
Without strength. Rom. 5:6.
Yet sinners. Rom. 5:8.
While enemies to God. Rom. 5:10.

The ministry of committed to ministers. 2 Cor. 5:18, 19.
Ministers, in Christ's stead, should beseech men to seek. 2 Cor. 5:20.
EFFECTS OF;

Peace of God. Rom. 5:1. Eph. 2:16, 17.
Access to God. Rom. 5:2. Eph. 2:18.
Union of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2:14.
Union of things in heaven and earth. Col. 1:20, with Eph. 1:10.

A pledge of final salvation. Rom. 5:10.
Necessity for--Illustrated. Mat. 5:24-26.
Typified. Lev. 8:15. Lev. 16:20.

Redemption.

Defined. 1 Cor. 6:20. 1 Cor. 7:23.
Is of God. Isa. 44:21-23. Isa. 43:1, with Luke 1:68.
Is by Christ. Mat. 20:28. Gal. 3:13.
Is by the blood of Christ. Acts 20:28. Heb. 9:12. 1 Pet. 1:19. Rev. 5:9.
Christ sent to effect. Gal. 4:4, 5.
Christ is made, to us. 1 Cor. 1:30.
IS FROM

The bondage of the law. Gal. 4:5.
The curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.
The power of sin. Rom. 6:18, 22.
The power of the grave. Psa. 49:15.
All troubles. Psa. 25:22.
All iniquity. Psa. 130:8. Tit. 2:14.
All evil. Gen. 48:16.
The present evil world. Gal. 1:4.
Vain conversation. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Enemies. Psa. 106:10, 11. Jer. 15:21.
Death. Hos. 13:14.
Destruction. Psa. 103:4.

Man cannot effect. Psa. 49:7.
Corruptible things cannot purchase. 1 Pet. 1:18.
PROCURES FOR US

Justification. Rom. 3:24.
Forgiveness of sin. Eph. 1:7. Col. 1:14.
Adoption. Gal. 4:4, 5.
Purification. Tit. 2:14.

The present life, the only season for. Job 36:18, 19.
DESCRIBED AS

Precious. Psa. 49:8.
Plenteous. Psa. 130:7.
Eternal. Heb. 9:12.

SUBJECTS OF

The soul. Psa. 49:15.
The body. Rom. 8:23.
The life. Psa. 103:4. Lam. 3:58.
The inheritance. Eph. 1:14.

MANIFESTS THE

Power of God. Isa. 50:2.
Grace of God. Isa. 52:3.
Love and pity of God. Isa. 63:9. Jno. 3:16. Rom. 6:8. 1 Jno. 4:10.

A subject for praise. Isa. 44:22, 23. Isa. 51:11.
Old Testament saints partakers of. Heb. 9:15.
THEY WHO PARTAKE OF

Are the property of God. Isa. 43:1. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Are first-fruits unto God. Rev. 14:4.
Are a peculiar people. 2 Sam. 7:23. Tit. 2:14, with 1 Pet. 2:9.
Are assured of. Job 19:25. Psa. 31:5.
Are sealed unto the day of. Eph. 4:30.
Are Zealous of good works. Eph. 2:10. Tit. 2:14. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Walk safely in holiness. Isa. 35:8, 9.
Shall return to Zion with joy. Isa. 35:10.
Alone can learn the songs of heaven. Rev. 14:3, 4.
Commit themselves to God. Psa. 31:5.
Have an earnest of the completion of. Eph. 1:14, with 2 Cor. 1:22.
Wait for the completion of. Rom. 8:23. Phi. 3:20, 21. Tit. 2:11-13.
Pray for the completion of. Psa. 26:11. Psa. 44:26.
Praise God for. Psa. 71:23. Psa. 103:4. Rev. 5:9.
Should glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6:20.
Should be without fear. Isa. 43:1.

Typified. Israel, Exo. 6:6. First-born, Exo. 13:11-15. Num. 18:15. Atonement-money, Exo. 30:12-15. Bond-servant, Lev. 25:47-54.

Red Heifer, The.

To be without spot or blemish. Num. 19:2.
To be given to Eleazar the second priest to offer. Num. 19:3.
To be slain without the camp. Num. 19:3.
Entire of, to be burned. Num. 19:5.
Blood of, sprinkled seven times before the tabernacle. Num. 19:4.
Cedar, hyssop, &c. burned with. Num. 19:6.
Ashes of, collected and mixed with water for purification. Num. 19:9, 11-22.
COMMUNICATED UNCLEANNESS TO

The priest that offered her. Num. 19:7.
The man that burned her. Num. 19:8.
The man who gathered the ashes. Num. 19:10.

Could only purify the flesh. Heb. 9:13.
A type of Christ. Heb. 9:12-14.

Repentance.

What it is. Isa. 45:22. Mat. 6:19-21. Acts 14:15. 2 Cor. 5:17. Col. 3:2. 1 The. 1:9. Heb. 12:1, 2.
Commanded to all by God. Eze. 18:30-32. Acts 17:30.
Commanded by Christ. Rev. 2:5, 16. Rev. 3:3.
Given by God. Acts 11:18. 2 Tim. 2:25.
Christ came to call sinners to. Mat. 9:13.
Christ exalted to give. Acts 5:31.
By the operation of the Holy Ghost. Zec. 12:10.
Called repentance unto life. Acts 11:18.
Called repentance unto salvation. 2 Cor. 7:10.
WE SHOULD BE LED TO, BY

The long-suffering of God. Gen. 6:3, with 1 Pet. 3:20. 2 Pet. 3:9.
The goodness of God. Rom. 2:4.
The chastisements of God. 1 Kin. 8:47. Rev. 3:19.

Godly sorrow works. 2 Cor. 7:10.
Necessary to the pardon of sin. Acts 2:38. Acts 3:19. Acts 8:22.
Conviction of sin necessary to. 1 Kin. 8:38. Pro. 28:13. Acts 2:37, 38. Acts 19:18.
PREACHED

By Christ. Mat. 4:17. Mar. 1:15.
By John the Baptist. Mat. 3:2.
By the Apostles. Mar. 6:12. Acts 20:21.
In the name of Christ. Luke 24:47.

Not to be repented of. 2 Cor. 7:10.
The present time the season for. Psa. 95:7, 8, with Heb. 3:7, 8. Pro. 27:1. Isa. 55:6. 2 Cor. 6:2. Heb. 4:7.
There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to. Luke 15:7, 10.
Ministers should rejoice over their people on their. 2 Cor. 7:9.
Should be evidenced by fruits. Isa. 1:16, 17. Dan. 4:27. Mat. 3:8. Acts 26:20.
SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY

Humility. 2 Chr. 7:14. Jas. 4:9, 10.
Shame and confusion. Ezr. 9:6-15. Jer. 31:19. Eze. 16:61, 63. Dan. 9:7, 8.
Self-abhorrence. Job 42:6.
Confession. Lev. 26:40. Job 33:27.
Faith. Mat. 21:32. Mar. 1:15. Acts 20:21.
Prayer. 1 Kin. 8:33. Acts 8:22.
Conversion. Acts 3:19. Acts 26:20.
Turning from sin. 2 Chr. 6:26.
Turning from idolatry. Eze. 14:6. 1 The. 1:9.
Greater zeal in the path of duty. 2 Cor. 7:11.

Exhortations to. Eze. 14:6. Eze. 18:30. Acts 2:38. Acts 3:19.
THE WICKED

Averse to. Jer. 8:6. Mat. 21:32.
Not led to by the judgments of God. Rev. 9:20, 21. Rev. 16:9.
Not led to, by miraculous interference. Luke 16:30, 31.
Neglect the time given for. Rev. 2:21.
Condemned for neglecting. Mat. 11:20.

Danger of neglecting. Mat. 11:20-24. Luke 13:3, 5. Rev. 2:22.
Neglect of, followed by swift judgment. Rev. 2:5, 16.
Denied to apostates. Heb. 6:4-6.
Illustrated. Luke 15:18-21. Luke 18:13. The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:17-19. The Repentant Son, Mat. 21:29. Paul, Gal. 1:23.
True--Exemplified. Israelites, Jud. 10:15, 16. David, 2 Sam. 12:13. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33:12, 13. Job, Job 42:6. Nineveh, Jon. 3:5-8. Mat. 12:41. Peter, Mat. 26:75. Zaccheus, Luke 19:8. Thief on the Cross, Luke 23:40, 41. Corinthians, 2 Cor. 7:9, 10.
False--Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:24-30. Ahab, 1 Kin. 21:27-29. Judas, Mat. 27:3-5.

Rephaim, or Giants, The.

Subdued by Chedorlaomer. Gen. 14:5.
Dwelt in Canaan. Jos. 17:15. (marg.)
Og the king of Bashan was of. Jos. 13:12.
THE VALLEY OF,

A border of Judah. Jos. 15:8.
Was exceedingly fruitful. Isa. 17:5.
David obtained victories over the Philistines in. 2 Sam. 5:18, 25.

The last of, destroyed by David and his warriors. 1 Sam. 17:4, 49, 50. 2 Sam. 21:15-22.

Reproof.

God gives reproof to His own children. 2 Sam. 7:14. Job 5:17. Psa. 94:12. Psa. 119:67, 71, 75. Heb. 12:6, 7.
God gives, to the wicked. Psa. 50:21. Isa. 51:20.
Christ sent to give. Isa. 2:4. Isa. 11:3.
The Holy Spirit gives. Jno. 16:7, 8.
Christ gives, in love. Rev. 3:19.
ON ACCOUNT OF

Impenitence. Mat. 11:20-24.
Not understanding. Mat. 16:9, 11. Mar. 7:18. Luke 24:25. Jno. 8:43. Jno. 13:7, 8.
Hardness of heart. Mar. 8:17. Mar. 16:14.
Fearfulness. Mar. 4:40. Luke 24:37, 38.
Unbelief. Mat. 17:17, 20. Mar. 16:14.
Vain boasting. Luke 22:34.
Hypocrisy. Mat. 15:7. Mat. 23:13, &c.
Reviling Christ. Luke 23:40.
Unruly conduct. 1 The. 5:14.
Oppressing our brethren. Neh. 5:7.
Sinful practices. Mat. 21:13. Luke 3:19. Jno. 2:16.

The Scriptures are profitable for. Psa. 19:7-11. 2 Tim. 3:16.
WHEN FROM GOD,

Is for correction. Psa. 39:11.
Is despised by the wicked. Pro. 1:30.
Should not discourage saints. Heb. 12:5.
Pray that it be not be in anger. Psa. 6:1.

Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance. 1 Sam. 12:20-25.
DECLARED TO BE

Better than secret love. Pro. 27:5.
Better than the praise of fools. Ecc. 7:5.
An excellent oil. Psa. 141:5.
More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool. Pro. 17:10.

A proof of faithful friendship. Pro. 27:6.
LEADS TO

Understanding. Pro. 15:32.
Knowledge. Pro. 19:25.
Wisdom. Pro. 15:31. Pro. 29:15.
Honor. Pro. 13:18.
Happiness. Pro. 6:23.

Eventually brings more respect than flattery. Pro. 28:23.
Of those who offend, a warning to others. Lev. 19:17. Acts 5:3, 4, 9. 1 Tim. 5:20. Tit. 1:10, 13.
Hypocrites not qualified to give. Mat. 7:5.
Ministers are sent to give. Jer. 44:4. Eze. 3:17.
Ministers are empowered to give. Mic. 3:8.
MINISTERS SHOULD GIVE,

Openly. 1 Tim. 5:20.
Fearlessly. Eze. 2:3-7.
With all authority. Tit. 2:15.
With long-suffering, &c. 2 Tim. 4:2.
Unreservedly. Isa. 58:1.
Sharply, if necessary. Tit. 1:13.
With Christian love. 2 The. 3:15.

They who give, are hated by scorners. Pro. 9:8. Pro. 15:12.
Hatred of, a proof of brutishness. Pro. 12:1.
Hatred of, leads to destruction. Pro. 15:10. Pro. 29:1.
Contempt of, leads to remorse. Pro. 5:12.
Rejection of, leads to error. Pro. 10:17.
SAINTS SHOULD

Give. Lev. 19:17. Eph. 5:11.
Give no occasion for. Phi. 2:15.
Receive kindly. Psa. 141:5.
Love those who give. Pro. 9:8.
Delight in those who give. Pro. 24:25.

Attention to a proof of prudence. Pro. 15:5.
Exemplified. Samuel, 1 Sam. 13:13. Nathan, 2 Sam. 12:7-9. Ahijah, 1 Kin. 14:7-11. Elijah, 1 Kin. 21:20. Elisha, 2 Kin. 5:26. Joab, 1 Chr. 21:3. Shemaiah, 2 Chr. 12:5. Hanani, 2 Chr. 16:7. Zechariah, 2 Chr. 24:20. Daniel, Dan. 5:22, 23. John the Baptist, Mat. 3:7. Luke 3:19. Stephen, Acts 7:51. Peter, Acts 8:20. Paul, 1 Cor. 1:10-13. 1 Cor. 5:1-5. 1 Cor. 6:1-8. 1 Cor. 11:17-22. Gal. 2:11.

Reptiles.

Created by God. Gen. 1:24, 25.
Made for praise and glory of God. Psa. 148:10.
Placed under the dominion of man. Gen. 1:26.
Unclean and not eaten. Lev. 11:31, 40-43. Acts 10:11-14.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Chameleon. Lev. 11:30.
Lizard. Lev. 11:30.
Tortoise. Lev. 11:29.
Snail. Lev. 11:30. Psa. 58:8.
Frog. Exo. 8:2. Rev. 16:13.
Horse-leech. Pro. 30:15.
Scorpion. Deu. 8:15.
Serpent. Job 26:13. Mat. 7:10.
Flying fiery serpent. Deu. 8:15. Isa. 30:6.
Dragon. Deu. 32:33. Job 30:29. Jer. 9:11.
Viper. Acts 28:3.
Adder or asp. Psa. 58:4. Psa. 91:13. Pro. 23:32.
Cockatrice or basilisk. Isa. 11:8. Isa. 59:5.

Solomon wrote a history of. 1 Kin. 4:33.
Worshipped by the Gentiles. Rom. 1:23.
No image or similitude of, to be made for worshipping. Deu. 4:16, 18.
Jews condemned for worshipping. Eze. 8:10.

Resignation.

Christ set an example of. Mat. 26:39-44. Jno. 12:27. Jno. 18:11.
Commanded. Psa. 37:7. Psa. 46:10.
SHOULD BE EXHIBITED IN

Submission to the will of God. 2 Sam. 15:26. Psa. 42:5, 11. Mat. 6:10.
Submission to the sovereignty of God in His purposes. Rom. 9:20, 21.
The prospect of death. Acts 21:13. 2 Cor. 4:16, to 2 Cor. 5:1.
Loss of goods. Job 1:15, 16, 21.
Loss of children. Job 1:18, 19, 21.
Chastisements. Heb. 12:9.
Bodily suffering. Job 2:8-10.

The wicked are devoid of. Pro. 19:3.
Exhortation to. Psa. 37:1-11.
MOTIVES TO;

God's greatness. Psa. 46:10.
God's love. Heb. 12:6.
God's justice. Neh. 9:33.
God's wisdom. Rom. 11:32, 33.
God's faithfulness. 1 Pet. 4:19.
Our own sinfulness. Lam. 3:39. Mic. 7:9.

Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 43:14. Aaron, Lev. 10:3. Israelites, Jud. 10:15. Eli, 1 Sam. 3:18. David, 2 Sam. 12:23. Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 20:19. Job, Job 2:10. Stephen, Acts 7:59. Paul, Acts 21:13. Disciples, Acts 21:14. Peter, 2 Pet. 1:14.

Resurrection, The.

A doctrine of the Old Testament. Job 19:26. Psa. 16:10. Psa. 49:15. Isa. 26:19. Dan. 12:2. Hos. 13:14.
A first principle of the gospel. 1 Cor. 15:13, 14. Heb. 6:1, 2.
Expected by the Jews. Jno. 11:24. Heb. 11:35.
Denied by the Sadducees. Mat. 22:23. Luke 20:27. Acts 23:8.
Explained away by false teachers. 2 Tim. 2:18.
Called in question by some in the primitive church. 1 Cor. 15:12.
Is not incredible. Mar. 12:24. Acts 26:8.
Is not contrary to reason. Jno. 12:24. 1 Cor. 15:35-49.
Assumed and proved by our Lord. Mat. 22:29-32. Luke 14:14. Jno. 5:28, 29.
Preached by the Apostles. Acts 4:2. Acts 17:18. Acts 24:15.
Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals. Mat. 9:25. Mat. 27:53. Luke 7:14. Jno. 11:44. Heb. 11:35.
Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Cor. 15:12-20.
EFFECTED BY THE POWER OF

God. Mat. 22:29.
Christ. Jno. 5:28, 29. Jno. 6:39, 40, 44.
The Holy Ghost. Rom. 8:11.

Shall be of all the dead. Jno. 5:28. Acts 24:15. Rev. 20:13.
SAINTS IN, SHALL

Rise through Christ. Jno. 11:25. Acts 4:2. 1 Cor. 15:21, 22.
Rise first. 1 Cor. 15:23. 1 The. 4:16.
Rise to eternal life. Dan. 12:2. Jno. 5:29.
Be glorified with Christ. Col. 3:4.
Be as the angels. Mat. 22:30.
Have incorruptible bodies. 1 Cor. 15:42.
Have glorious bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.
Have powerful bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.
Have spiritual bodies. 1 Cor. 15:44.
Have bodies like Christ's. Phi. 3:21. 1 Jno. 3:2.
Be recompensed. Luke 14:14.

Saints should look forward to. Dan. 12:13. Phi. 3:11. 2 Cor. 5:1.
Of saints shall be followed by the change of those then alive. 1 Cor. 15:51, with 1 The. 4:17.
THE PREACHING OF, CAUSED

Mocking. Acts 17:32.
Persecution. Acts 23:6. Acts 24:11-15.

Blessedness of those who have part in the first. Rev. 20:6.
OF THE WICKED, SHALL BE TO

Shame and everlasting contempt. Dan. 12:2.
Damnation. Jno. 5:29.

Illustrative of the new birth. Jno. 5:25.
Illustrated. Eze. 37:1-10. 1 Cor. 15:36, 37.

Resurrection of Christ, The.

Foretold by the prophets. Psa. 16:10, with Acts 13:34, 35. Isa. 26:19.
Foretold by Himself. Mat. 20:19. Mar. 9:9. Mar. 14:28. Jno. 2:19-22.
WAS NECESSARY TO

The fulfilment of Scripture. Luke 24:45, 46.
Forgiveness of sins. 1 Cor. 15:17.
Justification. Rom. 4:25. Rom. 8:34.
Hope. 1 Cor. 15:19.
The efficacy of preaching. 1 Cor. 15:14.
The efficacy of faith. 1 Cor. 15:14, 17.

A proof of His being the Son of God. Psa. 2:7, with Acts 13:33. Rom. 1:4.
EFFECTED BY

The power of God. Acts 2:24. Acts 3:15. Rom. 8:11. Eph. 1:20. Col. 2:12.
His own power. Jno. 2:19. Jno. 10:18.
The power of the Holy Ghost. 1 Pet. 3:18.

On the first day of the week. Mar. 16:9.
On the third day after His death. Luke 24:46. Acts 10:40. 1 Cor. 15:4.
THE APOSTLES

At first did not understand the predictions respecting. Mar. 9:10. Jno. 20:9.
Very slow to believe. Mar. 16:13. Luke 24:9, 11, 37, 38.
Reproved for their unbelief of. Mar. 16:14.
HE APPEARED AFTER TO

Mary Magdalene. Mar. 16:9. Jno. 20:18.
The women. Mat. 28:9.
Simon Peter. Luke 24:34.
Two disciples. Luke 24:13-31.
Apostles, except Thomas. Jno. 20:19, 24.
Apostles, Thomas being present. Jno. 20:26.
Apostles at the sea of Tiberias. Jno. 21:1.
Apostles in Galilee. Mat. 28:16, 17.
Above five hundred brethren. 1 Cor. 15:6.
James. 1 Cor. 15:7.
All the Apostles. Luke 24:51. Acts 1:9. 1 Cor. 15:7.
Paul. 1 Cor. 15:8.

Fraud impossible in. Mat. 27:63-66.
He gave many infallible proofs of. Luke 24:35, 39, 43. Jno. 20:20, 27. Acts 1:3.
WAS ATTESTED BY

Angels. Mat. 28:5-7. Luke 24:4-7, 23.
Apostles. Acts 1:22. Acts 2:32. Acts 3:15. Acts 4:33.
His enemies. Mat. 28:11-15.

Asserted and preached by the Apostles. Acts 25:19. Acts 26:23.
SAINTS

Begotten to a lively hope. 1 Pet. 1:3, 21.
Desire to know the power of. Phi. 3:10.
Should keep, in remembrance. 2 Tim. 2:8.
Shall rise in the likeness of. Rom. 6:5. 1 Cor. 15:49, with Phi. 3:21.

Is an emblem of the new birth. Rom. 6:4. Col. 2:12.
The first-fruits of our resurrection. Acts 26:23. 1 Cor. 15:20, 23.
The truth of the gospel involved in. 1 Cor. 15:14, 15.
Followed by His exaltation. Acts 4:10, 11. Rom. 8:34. Eph. 1:20. Phi. 2:9, 10. Rev. 1:18.
An assurance of the judgment. Acts 17:31.
Typified. Isaac, Gen. 22:13, with Heb. 11:19. Jonah, Jon. 2:10, with Mat. 12:40.

Reuben, The Tribe of.

Descended from Jacob's first son. Gen. 29:32.
Predictions respecting. Gen. 49:4. Deu. 33:6.
PERSONS SELECTED FROM,

To number the people. Num. 1:5.
To spy out the land. Num. 13:4.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt. Num. 1:20, 21.
Led the second division of Israel in their journeys. Num. 10:18.
Encamped with its standard south of the tabernacle. Num. 2:10.
Offering of, at the dedication. Num. 7:30-35.
Families of. Num. 26:5, 6, 8, 9.
Obtained inheritance east of Jordan on condition of helping to conquer Canaan. Num. 32:1-33. Deu. 3:18-20.
Bounds of their inheritance. Deu. 3:16, 17. Jos. 13:15-23.
Strength of, at the time of receiving their inheritance. Num. 26:7.
Cities built by. Num. 32:37, 38.
On Ebal said amen to the curses. Deu. 27:13.
Dismissed by Joshua after the conquest of Canaan. Jos. 22:1-9.
Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes. Jos. 22:10-29.
Did not assist against Sisera. Jud. 5:15, 16.
Some of, at David's coronation. 1 Chr. 12:37, 38.
Officers appointed over, by David. 1 Chr. 26:32. 1 Chr. 27:16.
Took land, &c. of the Hagarites. 1 Chr. 5:10, 18-22.
Invaded and conquered by Hazael king of Syria. 2 Kin. 10:32, 33.
Carried away by Tiglath Pileser. 2 Kin. 15:29, with 1 Chr. 5:6, 26.
Remarkable persons of; Dathan, Abiram, and On, Num. 16:1. Num. 26:9, 10. Adina, &c. 1 Chr. 11:42.

Revenge.

Forbidden by our Lord. Lev. 19:18. Pro. 24:17, 29. Mat. 5:39-41. Rom. 12:17, 19. 1 The. 5:15. 1 Pet. 3:9.
Christ an example of forbearing. Isa. 53:7. 1 Pet. 2:23.
Rebuked by Christ. Luke 9:54, 55.
Inconsistent with Christian spirit. Luke 9:55.
Proceeds from a spiteful heart. Eze. 25:15.
INSTEAD OF TAKING, WE SHOULD

Trust in God. Pro. 20:22. Rom. 12:16.
Exhibit love. Lev. 19:18. Luke 6:35.
Give place unto wrath. Rom. 12:19.
Exercise forbearance. Mat. 5:38-41.
Bless. Rom. 12:14.
Overcome others by kindness. Pro. 25:21, 22, with Rom. 12:20.

Keep others from taking. 1 Sam. 24:10. 1 Sam. 25:24-31. 1 Sam. 26:9.
Be thankful for being kept from taking. 1 Sam. 25:32, 33.
The wicked are earnest after. Jer. 20:10.
Punishment for. Eze. 25:15-17. Amos 1:11, 12.
Exemplified. Simon and Levi, Gen. 34:25. Samson, Jud. 15:7, 8. Jud. 16:28-30. Joab, 2 Sam. 3:27. Absalom, 2 Sam. 13:23-29. Jezebel, 1 Kin. 19:2. Ahab, 1 Kin. 22:26. Haman, Est. 3:8-15. Edomites, Eze. 25:12. Philistines, Eze. 25:15. Herodias, Mar. 6:19-24. James and John, Luke 9:54. Chief priests, Acts 5:33. Jews, Acts 7:54, 59. Acts 23:12.

Reviling and Reproaching.

Forbidden. 1 Pet. 3:9.
Of rulers specially forbidden. Exo. 22:28, with Acts 23:4, 5.
THE WICKED UTTER, AGAINST

God. Psa. 74:22. Psa. 79:12.
God, by oppressing the poor. Pro. 14:31.
Christ. Mat. 27:39. Luke 7:34.
Saints. Psa. 102:8. Zep. 2:8.
Rulers. 2 Pet. 2:10, 11. Jude 8, 9.

Of Christ, predicted. Psa. 69:9, with Rom. 15:3. Psa. 89:51.
The conduct of Christ under. 1 Pet. 2:23.
SAINTS

Endure. 1 Tim. 4:10. Heb. 10:33.
Endure for God's sake. Psa. 69:7.
Endure for Christ's sake. Luke 6:22.
Should expect. Mat. 10:25.
Should not fear. Isa. 51:7.
Sometimes depressed by. Psa. 42:10, 11. Psa. 44:16. Psa. 69:20.
May take pleasure in. 2 Cor. 12:10.
Supported under. 2 Cor. 12:10.
Trust in God under. Psa. 57:3. Psa. 119:42.
Pray under. 2 Kin. 19:4, 16. Psa. 89:50.
Return blessings for. 1 Cor. 4:12. 1 Pet. 3:9.

Ministers should not fear. Eze. 2:6.
Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake. 1 Pet. 4:14.
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake. Mat. 5:11. Luke 6:22.
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6:10.
Punishment for. Zep. 2:8, 9. Mat. 5:22.
Exemplified. Joseph's brethren, Gen. 37:19. Goliath, 1 Sam. 17:43. Michal, 2 Sam. 6:20. Shimei, 2 Sam. 16:7, 8. Sennacherib, Isa. 37:17, 23, 24. Moabites and Ammonites, Zep. 2:8. Pharisees, Mat. 12:24. Jews, Mat. 27:39, 40. Jno. 8:48. Malefactor, Luke 23:39. Athenian philosophers, Acts 17:18.

Reward of Saints, The.

Is from God. Rom. 2:7. Col. 3:24. Heb. 11:6.
Is of grace, through faith alone. Rom. 4:4, 5, 16. Rom. 11:6.
Is of God's good pleasure. Mat. 20:14, 15. Luke 12:32.
Prepared by God. Heb. 11:16.
Prepared by Christ. Jno. 14:2.
As servants of Christ. Col. 3:24.
Not on account of their merits. Rom. 4:4, 5.
DESCRIBED AS

Being with Christ. Jno. 12:26. Jno. 14:3. Phi. 1:23. 1 The. 4:17.
Beholding the face of God. Psa. 17:15. Mat. 5:8. Rev. 22:4.
Beholding the glory of Christ. Jno. 17:24.
Being glorified with Christ. Rom. 8:17, 18. Col. 3:4. Phi. 3:21. 1 Jno. 3:2.
Sitting in judgment with Christ. Dan. 7:22. Mat. 19:28. Luke 22:30, with 1 Cor. 6:2.
Reigning with Christ. 2 Tim. 2:12. Rev. 3:21. Rev. 5:10. Rev. 20:4.
Reigning for ever and ever. Rev. 22:5.
A crown of righteousness. 2 Tim. 4:8.
A crown of glory. 1 Pet. 5:4.
A crown of life. Jas. 1:12. Rev. 2:10.
An incorruptible crown. 1 Cor. 9:25.
Joint heirship with Christ. Rom. 8:17.
Inheritance of all things. Rev. 21:7.
Inheritance with saints in light. Acts 20:32. Acts 26:18. Col. 1:12.
Inheritance eternal. Heb. 9:15.
Inheritance incorruptible, &c. 1 Pet. 1:4.
A kingdom. Mat. 25:34. Luke 22:29.
A kingdom immovable. Heb. 12:28.
Shining as the stars. Dan. 12:3.
Everlasting light. Isa. 60:19.
Everlasting life. Luke 18:30. Jno. 6:40. Jno. 17:2, 3. Rom. 2:7. Rom. 6:23. 1 Jno. 5:11.
An enduring substance. Heb. 10:34.
A house eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1.
A city which had foundation. Heb. 11:10.
Entering into the joy of the Lord. Mat. 25:21, with Heb. 12:2.
Rest. Heb. 4:9. Rev. 14:13.
Fulness of joy. Psa. 16:11.
The prize of the high calling of God in Christ. Phi. 3:14.
Treasure in heaven. Mat. 19:21. Luke 12:33.
An eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor. 4:17.

Is great. Mat. 5:12. Luke 6:35. Heb. 10:35.
Is full. 2 Jno. 8.
Is sure. Pro. 11:18.
Is satisfying. Psa. 17:15.
Is inestimable. Isa. 64:4, with 1 Cor. 2:9.
Saints may feel confident of. Psa. 73:24. Isa. 25:8, 9. 2 Cor. 5:1. 2 Tim. 4:8.
Hope of, a cause of rejoicing. Rom. 5:2.
Be careful not to lose. 2 Jno. 8.
THE PROSPECT OF, SHOULD LEAD TO

Diligence. 2 Jno. 8.
Pressing forward. Phi. 3:14.
Enduring suffering for Christ. 2 Cor. 4:16-18. Heb. 11:26.
Faithfulness unto death. Rev. 2:10.

Present afflictions not to be compared with. Rom. 8:18. 2 Cor. 5:17.
Shall be given at the second coming of Christ. Mat. 16:27. Rev. 22:12.

Riches.

The true riches. Eph. 3:8. 1 Cor. 1:30. Col. 2:3. 1 Pet. 2:7.
God gives. 1 Sam. 2:7. Ecc. 5:19.
To God belongs this world's riches. Hag. 2:8.
God gives power to obtain. Deu. 8:18.
The blessing of the Lord brings. Pro. 10:22.
Give worldly power. Pro. 22:7.
DESCRIBED AS

Temporary. Pro. 27:24.
Uncertain. 1 Tim. 6:17.
Unsatisfying. Ecc. 4:8. Ecc. 5:10.
Corruptible. Jas. 5:2. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Fleeting. Pro. 23:5. Rev. 18:16, 17.
Deceitful. Mat. 13:22.
Liable to be stolen. Mat. 6:19.
Perishable. Jer. 48:36.
Thick clay. Hab. 2:6.

Often an obstruction to the reception of the gospel. Mar. 10:23-25.
Deceitfulness of, chokes the word. Mat. 13:22.
The love of, the root of all evil. 1 Tim. 6:10.
OFTEN LEAD TO

Pride. Eze. 28:5. Hos. 12:8.
Forgetting God. Deu. 8:13, 14.
Denying God. Pro. 30:8, 9.
Forsaking God. Deu. 32:15.
Rebelling against God. Neh. 9:25, 26.
Rejecting Christ. Mat. 19:22. Mat. 10:22.
Self-sufficiency. Pro. 28:11.
Anxiety. Ecc. 5:12.
An overbearing spirit. Pro. 18:23.
Violence. Mic. 6:12.
Oppression. Jas. 2:6.
Fraud. Jas. 5:4.
Sensual indulgence. Luke 16:19. Jas. 5:5.

Life consists not in abundance of. Luke 12:15.
Be not over-anxious for. Pro. 30:8.
Labor not for. Pro. 23:4.
THEY WHO COVET,

Fall into temptation and a snare. 1 Tim. 6:9.
Fall into hurtful lusts. 1 Tim. 6:9.
Err from the faith. 1 Tim. 6:10.
Use unlawful means to acquire. Pro. 28:20.
Bring trouble on themselves. 1 Tim. 6:10.
Bring trouble on their families. Pro. 15:27.

Profit not in the day of wrath. Pro. 11:4.
Cannot secure prosperity. Jas. 1:11.
Cannot redeem the soul. Psa. 49:6-9. 1 Pet. 1:18.
Cannot deliver in the day of God's wrath. Zep. 1:18. Rev. 6:15-17.
THEY WHO POSSESS, SHOULD

Ascribe them to God. 1 Chr. 29:12.
Not trust in them. Job 31:24. 1 Tim. 6:17.
Not set the heart on them. Psa. 62:10.
Not boast of obtaining them. Deu. 8:17.
Not glory in them. Jer. 9:23.
Not hoard them up. Mat. 6:19.
Devote them to God's service. 1 Chr. 29:3. Mar. 12:42-44.
Give of them to the poor. Mat. 19:21. 1 Jno. 3:17.
Use them in promoting the salvation of others. Luke 16:9.
Be liberal in all things. 1 Tim. 6:18.
Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give. 1 Chr. 29:14.
Not to be high-minded. 1 Tim. 6:17.
When converted, rejoice in being humbled. Jas. 1:9, 10.

Heavenly treasures superior to. Mat. 6:19, 20.
Of the wicked laid up for the just. Pro. 13:22.
THE WICKED

Often increase in. Psa. 73:12.
Often spend their days in. Job 21:13.
Swallow down. Job 20:15.
Trust in the abundance of. Psa. 52:7.
Heap up. Job 27:16. Psa. 39:6. Ecc. 2:26.
Keep, to their hurt. Ecc. 5:13.
Boast themselves in. Psa. 49:6. Psa. 52:7.
Profit not by. Pro. 11:4. Pro. 13:7. Ecc. 5:11.
Have trouble with. Pro. 15:6. 1 Tim. 6:9, 10.
Must leave, to others. Psa. 49:10.

Vanity of heaping up. Psa. 39:6. Ecc. 5:10, 11.
Guilt of trusting in. Job 31:24, 28. Eze. 28:4, 5, 8.
Guilt of rejoicing in. Job 31:25, 28.
DENUNCIATIONS AGAINST THOSE WHO

Get, by vanity. Pro. 13:11. Pro. 21:6.
Get, unlawfully. Jer. 17:11.
Increase, by oppression. Pro. 22:16. Hab. 2:6-8. Mic. 2:2, 3.
Hoard up. Ecc. 5:13, 14. Jas. 5:3.
Trust in. Pro. 11:28.
Receive their consolation from. Luke 6:24.
Abuse. Jas. 5:1, 5.
Spend, upon their appetite. Job 20:15-17.

Folly and danger of trusting to--Illustrated. Luke 12:16-21.
Danger of misusing--Illustrated. Luke 16:19-25.
Examples of saints possessing. Abram, Gen. 13:2. Lot, Gen. 13:5, 6. Isaac, Gen. 26:13, 14. Jacob, Gen. 32:5, 10. Joseph, Gen. 45:8, 13. Boaz, Ruth 2:1. Barzillai, 2 Sam. 19:32. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 4:8. David, 1 Chr. 29:28. Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr. 17:5. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 32:27-29. Job, Job 1:3. Joseph of Arimathea, Mat. 27:57. Zaccheus, Luke 19:2. Dorcas, Acts 9:36.
Examples of those truly rich. Mat. 5:8. Mat. 8:10. Mat. 13:45, 46. Luke 10:42. Jno. 1:45. Phi. 3:8. Jas. 2:5. 1 Pet. 2:7. Rev. 3:18.
Examples of wicked men possessing. Laban, Gen. 30:30. Esau, Gen. 36:7. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25:2. Haman, Est. 5:11. Ammonites, Jer. 49:4. Tyrians,. Eze. 28:5. Young man, Mat. 19:22.

Righteousness.

Is obedience to God's law. Deu. 6:25, with Rom. 10:5. Luke 1:6, with Psa. 1:2.
God loves. Psa. 11:7.
God looks for. Isa. 5:7.
CHRIST

Is the Son of. Mal. 4:2.
Loves. Psa. 45:7, with Heb. 1:9.
Was girt with. Isa. 11:5.
Put on, as breast-plate. Isa. 59:17.
Was sustained by. Isa. 59:16.
Preached. Psa. 40:9.
Fulfilled all. Mat. 3:15.
Is made unto His people. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Is the end of the law for. Rom. 10:4.
Has brought in everlasting. Dan. 9:24.
Shall judge with. Psa. 72:2. Isa. 11:4. Acts 17:31. Rev. 19:11.
Shall reign in. Psa. 45:6. Isa. 32:1. Heb. 1:8.
Shall execute. Psa. 99:4. Jer. 23:6.

None, by nature have. Job 15:14. Psa. 14:3, with Rom. 3:10.
Cannot come by the law. Gal. 2:21. Gal. 3:21.
No justification by works of. Rom. 3:20. Rom. 9:31, 32. Gal. 2:16.
No salvation by works of. Eph. 2:8, 9. 2 Tim. 1:9. Tit. 3:5.
Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of. Luke 18:9. Rom. 10:3.
The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of. Deu. 9:5.
SAINTS

Have, in Christ. Isa. 45:24. Isa. 54:17. 2 Cor. 5:21.
Have, imputed. Rom. 4:11, 22.
Are covered with the robe of. Isa. 61:10.
Receive, from God. Psa. 24:5.
Are renewed in. Eph. 4:24.
Are led in the paths of. Psa. 23:3.
Are servants of. Rom. 6:16, 18.
Characterized by. Gen. 18:25. Psa. 1:5, 6.
Know. Isa. 51:7.
Do. 1 Jno. 2:29. 1 Jno. 3:7.
Work, by faith. Heb. 11:33.
Follow after. Isa. 51:1.
Put on. Job 29:14.
Wait for the hope of. Gal. 5:5.
Pray for the spirit of. Psa. 51:10.
Hunger and thirst after. Mat. 5:6.
Walk before God in. 1 Kin. 3:6.
Offer the sacrifice of. Psa. 4:5. Psa. 51:19.
Put no trust in their own. Phi. 3:6-8.
Count their own, as filthy rags. Isa. 64:6.
Should seek. Zep. 2:3.
Should live in. Tit. 2:12. 1 Pet. 2:24.
Should serve God in. Luke 1:75.
Should yield their members as instruments of. Rom. 6:13.
Should yield their members servants to. Rom. 6:19.
Should have on the breast-plate of. Eph. 6:14.
Shall receive a crown of. 2 Tim. 4:8.
Shall see God's face in. Psa. 17:15.

Of saints endures forever. Psa. 112:3, 9, with 2 Cor. 9:9.
An evidence of the new birth. 1 Jno. 2:29.
The kingdom of God is. Rom. 14:17.
The fruit of the Spirit is in all. Eph. 5:9.
The Scriptures instruct in. 2 Tim. 3:16.
Judgments designed to lead to. Isa. 26:9.
Chastisements yield the fruit of. Heb. 12:11.
Has no fellowship with unrighteousness. 2 Cor. 6:14.
MINISTERS SHOULD

Be preachers of. 2 Pet. 2:5.
Reason of. Acts 24:25.
Follow after. 1 Tim. 6:11. 2 Tim. 2:22.
Be clothed with. Psa. 132:9.
Be armed with. 2 Cor. 6:7.
Pray for the fruit of, in their people. 2 Cor. 9:10. Phi. 1:11.

Keep saints in the right way. Pro. 11:5. Pro. 13:6.
Judgment should be executed in. Lev. 19:15.
THEY WHO WALK IN, AND FOLLOW,

Are righteous. 1 Jno. 3:7.
Are the excellent of the earth. Psa. 16:3, with Pro. 12:26.
Are accepted with God. Acts 10:35.
Are loved by God. Psa. 146:8. Pro. 15:9.
Are blessed by God. Psa. 5:12.
Are heard by God. Luke 18:7. Jas. 5:16.
Are objects of God's watchful care. Job 36:7. Psa. 34:15. Pro. 10:3. 1 Pet. 3:12.
Are tried by God. Psa. 11:5.
Are exalted by God. Job 36:7.
Dwell in security. Isa. 33:15, 16.
Are bold as a lion. Pro. 28:1.
Are delivered out of all troubles. Psa. 34:19. Pro. 11:8.
Are never forsaken by God. Psa. 37:25.
Are abundantly provided for. Pro. 13:25. Mat. 6:25-33.
Are enriched. Psa. 112:3. Pro. 15:6.
Think and desire good. Pro. 11:23. Pro. 12:5.
Know the secret of the Lord. Psa. 25:14. Pro. 3:32.
Have their prayers heard. Psa. 34:17. Pro. 15:29. 1 Pet. 3:12.
Have their desires granted. Pro. 10:24.
Find it with life and honor. Pro. 21:21.
Shall hold on their way. Job 17:9.
Shall never be moved. Psa. 15:2, 5. Psa. 55:22. Pro. 10:30. Pro. 12:3.
Shall be ever remembered. Psa. 112:6.
Shall flourish as a branch. Pro. 11:28.

Shall be glad in the Lord. Psa. 64:10.
Brings its own reward. Pro. 11:18. Isa. 3:10.
Tends to life. Pro. 11:19. Pro. 12:28.
The work of, shall be peace. Isa. 32:17.
The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever. Isa. 32:17.
Is a crown of glory to the aged. Pro. 16:31.
THE WICKED

Are far from. Psa. 119:150. Isa. 46:12.
Are free from. Rom. 6:20.
Are enemies of. Acts 13:10.
Leave off. Amos 5:7, with Psa. 36:3.
Follow not after. Rom. 9:30.
Do not. 1 Jno. 3:10.
Do not obey. Rom. 2:8, with 2 The. 2:12.
Love lying rather than. Psa. 52:3.
Make mention of God, not it. Isa. 48:1.
Though favored, will not learn. Isa. 26:10, with Psa. 106:43.
Speak contemptuously against those who follow. Psa. 31:18. Mat. 27:39-44.
Hate those who follow. Psa. 34:21.
Slay those who follow. Psa. 37:32. 1 Jno. 3:12, with Mat. 23:35.
Should break off their sins by. Dan. 4:27.
Should awake to. 1 Cor. 15:34.
Should sow to themselves in. Hos. 10:12.
Vainly wish to die as those who follow. Num. 23:10.

The throne of kings established by. Pro. 16:12. Pro. 25:5.
Nations exalted by. Pro. 14:34.
BLESSEDNESS OF

Having imputed, without works. Rom. 4:6.
Doing. Psa. 106:3.
Hungering and thirsting after. Mat. 5:6.
Suffering for. 1 Pet. 3:14.
Being persecuted for. Mat. 5:10.
Turning others to. Dan. 12:3.

Promised to the Church. Isa. 32:16. Isa. 45:8. Isa. 61:11. Isa. 62:1.
Promised to saints. Isa. 60:21. Isa. 61:3.
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 30:33. David, 2 Sam. 22:21. Zacharias, &c. Luke 1:6. Abel, Heb. 11:4. Lot, 2 Pet. 2:8.

Righteousness Imputed.

Predicted. Isa. 56:1. Eze. 16:14.
Revealed in the gospel. Rom. 1:17.
Is of the Lord. Isa. 54:17.
DESCRIBED AS

The righteousness of faith. Rom. 4:13. Rom. 9:30. Rom. 10:6.
The righteousness of God, without the law. Rom. 3:21.
The righteousness of God by faith in Christ. Rom. 3:22.
Christ being made righteousness unto us. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:21.

Christ is the end of the law for. Rom. 10:4.
Christ called THE LORD OF OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jer. 23:6.
Christ brings in an everlasting righteousness. Dan. 9:24.
Is a free gift. Rom. 5:17.
God's righteousness never to be abolished. Isa. 5:16.
The promises made through. Rom. 4:13.
SAINTS

Have, on believing. Rom. 4:5, 11, 24.
Clothed with the robe of righteousness. Isa. 61:10.
Exalted in righteousness. Psa. 89:16.
Desire to be found in. Phi. 3:9.
Glory in having. Isa. 45:24, 25.

Exhortation to seek righteousness. Mat. 6:33.
The Gentiles attained to. Rom. 9:30.
Blessedness of those who have. Rom. 4:6.
THE JEWS

Ignorant of. Rom. 10:3.
Stumble at righteousness by faith. Rom. 9:32.
Submit not to. Rom. 10:3.

Exemplified. Abraham, Rom. 4:9, 22. Gal. 3:6. Paul, Phi. 3:7-9.

Righteousness of God, The.

Is part of His character. Psa. 7:9. Psa. 116:5. Psa. 119:137.
DESCRIBED AS

Very high. Psa. 71:19.
Abundant. Psa. 48:10.
Beyond computation. Psa. 71:15.
Everlasting. Psa. 119:142.
Enduring for ever. Psa. 111:3.
The habitation of His throne. Psa. 97:2.

Christ acknowledged. Jno. 17:25.
Christ committed His cause to. 1 Pet. 2:23.
Angels acknowledge. Rev. 16:5.
EXHIBITED IN

His testimonies. Psa. 119:138, 144.
His commandments. Deu. 4:8. Psa. 119:172.
His judgments. Psa. 19:9. Psa. 119:7, 62.
His word. Psa. 119:123.
His ways. Psa. 145:17.
His acts. Jud. 5:11. 1 Sam. 12:7.
His government. Psa. 96:13. Psa. 98:9.
The gospel. Psa. 85:10, with Rom. 3:25, 26.
The final judgment. Acts 17:31.
The punishment of the wicked. Rom. 2:5. 2 The. 1:6. Rev. 16:7. Rev. 19:2.

Shown to the posterity of saints. Psa. 103:17.
Shown openly before the heathen. Psa. 98:2.
God delights in the exercise of. Jer. 9:24.
The heavens shall declare. Psa. 50:6. Psa. 97:6.
SAINTS

Ascribe, to Him. Job 36:3. Dan. 9:7.
Acknowledge, in His dealings. Ezr. 9:15.
Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. Jer. 12:1. Psa. 73:12-17.
Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises. Neh. 9:8.
Confident of beholding. Mic. 7:9.
Upheld by. Isa. 41:10.
Do not conceal. Psa. 40:10.
Mention, only. Psa. 71:16.
Talk of. Psa. 35:28. Psa. 71:15, 24.
Declare to others. Psa. 22:31.
Magnify. Psa. 7:17. Psa. 51:14. Psa. 145:7.
Plead, in prayer. Psa. 143:11. Dan. 9:16.

Leads Him to love righteousness. Psa. 11:7.
WE SHOULD PRAY

To be led in. Psa. 5:8.
To be quickened in. Psa. 119:40.
To be delivered in. Psa. 31:1. Psa. 71:2.
To be answered in. Psa. 143:1.
To be judged according to. Psa. 35:24.
For its continued manifestation. Psa. 36:10.

His care and defence of his people designed to teach. Mic. 6:4, 5.
The wicked have no interest in. Psa. 69:27.
Illustrated. Psa. 36:6.

Rings.

Antiquity of. Gen. 24:22. Gen. 38:18.
Made of gold and set with precious stones. Num. 31:50, 51. So. of Sol. 5:14.
WERE WORN

On the hands. Gen. 41:42.
On the arms. 2 Sam. 1:10.
In the ears. Job 42:11. Hos. 2:13. Eze. 16:12.
In the nose. Isa. 3:21.

Rich men distinguished by. Jas. 2:2.
Women of rank adorned with. Isa. 3:16, 21.
OF KINGS

Used for sealing decrees. Est. 3:12. Est. 8:8, 10.
Given to favorites as a mark of honor. Gen. 41:42. Est. 3:10. Est. 8:2.

Numbers of, taken from Midianites. Num. 31:50.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the glory of Christ. So. of Sol. 5:14.
(Put on the hands,) of favor. Luke 15:22.

Rivers.

Source of. Job 28:10. Psa. 104:8, 10.
Enclosed within banks. Dan. 12:5.
Flow through valleys. Psa. 104:8, 10.
SOME OF

Great and mighty. Gen. 15:18. Psa. 74:15.
Deep. Eze. 47:5. Zec. 10:11.
Broad. Isa. 33:21.
Rapid. Jud. 5:21.
Parted into many streams. Gen. 2:10. Isa. 11:5.

Run into the sea. Ecc. 1:7. Eze. 47:8.
God's power over, unlimited. Isa. 50:2. Nah. 1:4.
USEFUL FOR

Supplying drink to the people. Jer. 2:18.
Commerce. Isa. 23:3.
Promoting vegetation. Gen. 2:10.
Bathing. Exo. 2:5.

Baptism often performed in. Mat. 3:6.
Of Canaan abounded with fish. Lev. 11:9, 10.
BANKS OF,

Covered with flags. Exo. 2:3, 5.
Planted with trees. Eze. 47:7.
Frequented by doves. So. of Sol. 5:12.
Frequented by wild beasts. Jer. 49:19.
Places of common resort. Psa. 137:1.
Frequently overflowed. Jos. 3:15. 1 Chr. 12:15.
Peculiarly fruitful. Psa. 1:3. Isa. 32:20.

Gardens often made beside. Num. 24:6.
Cities often built beside. Psa. 46:4. Psa. 137:1.
Often the boundaries of kingdoms. Jos. 22:25. 1 Kin. 4:24.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Of Eden. Gen. 2:10.
Of Jotbath. Deu. 10:7.
Of Ethiopia. Isa. 18:1.
Of Babylon. Psa. 137:1.
Of Egypt. Gen. 15:18.
Of Damascus. 2 Kin. 5:12.
Of Ahava. Ezr. 8:15.
Of Judah. Joel 3:18.
Of Philippi. Acts 16:13.
Abana. 2 Kin. 5:12.
Arnon. Deu. 2:36. Jos. 12:1.
Chebar. Eze. 1:1, 3. Eze. 10:15, 20.
Euphrates. Gen. 2:14.
Gihon. Gen. 2:13.
Gozan. 2 Kin. 17:6. 1 Chr. 5:26.
Hiddekel. Gen. 2:14.
Jabbok. Deu. 2:37. Jos. 12:2.
Jordan. Jos. 3:8. 2 Kin. 5:10.
Kanah. Jos. 16:8.
Kishon. Jud. 5:21.
Pharpar. 2 Kin. 5:12.
Pison. Gen. 2:11.
Ulai. Dan. 8:16.

Many, fordable in some places. Gen. 32:22. Jos. 2:7. Isa. 16:2.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the abundance of grace in Christ. Isa. 32:2, with Jno. 1:16.
Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. Psa. 46:4. Isa. 41:18. Isa. 43:19, 20. Jno. 7:38, 39.
Of heavy afflictions. Psa. 69:2. Isa. 43:2.
Of abundance. Job 20:17. Job 29:6.
Of people flying from judgments. Isa. 23:10.
(Steady course of,) of peace of saints. Isa. 66:12.
(Fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity of saints. Psa. 1:3. Jer. 17:8.
(Drying up of,) of God's judgments. Isa. 19:1-8. Jer. 51:36. Nah. 1:4. Zec. 10:11.
(Overflowing of,) of God's judgments. Isa. 8:7, 8. Isa. 28:2, 18. Jer. 47:2.

Rocks.

Often composed of flint. Deu. 8:15. Deu. 32:13.
DESCRIBED AS

Hard. Jer. 5:3.
Durable. Job 19:24.
Barren. Eze. 26:4, 14. Amos 6:12. Luke 8:6.

Often sharp-pointed and craggy. 1 Sam. 14:4.
Often had holes and clefts. Exo. 33:22.
Were a defence to a country. Isa. 33:16.
Dreaded by mariners. Acts 27:29.
INHABITED BY

The olive tree flourished amongst. Deu. 32:13. Job 29:6.
Bees often made their honey amongst. Deu. 32:13. Psa. 81:16.
USED AS

Altars. Jud. 6:20, 21, 26. Jud. 13:19.
Places for idolatrous worship. Isa. 57:5.
Places of Observation. Exo. 33:21. Num. 23:9.
Places of safety in danger. 1 Sam. 13:6. Isa. 2:19. Jer. 16:16. Rev. 6:15.
Places for shelter by the poor in their distress. Job 24:8. Job 30:3, 6.

The shadow of, grateful to travelers during the heat of the day. Isa. 32:2.
Houses often built on. Mat. 7:24, 25.
Tombs often hewn out of. Isa. 22:16. Mat. 27:60.
Important events often engraved upon. Job 19:24.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Adullam. 1 Chr. 11:15.
Bozez. 1 Sam. 14:4.
Engedi. 1 Sam. 24:1, 2.
Etam. Jud. 15:8.
Horeb in Rephidim. Exo. 17:1-6.
Meribah in Kadesh. Num. 20:1-11.
Oreb. Jud. 7:25. Isa. 10:26.
Rimmon. Jud. 20:45.
Seneh. 1 Sam. 14:4.
Sela-hammahlekoth in the wilderness of Maon. 1 Sam. 23:25, 28.
Selah in the valley of salt. 2 Kin. 14:7. (marg.) 2 Chr. 25:11, 12.

Man's industry in cutting through. Job 28:9, 10.
Hammers used for breaking. Jer. 23:29.
Casting down from, a punishment. 2 Chr. 25:12.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Water brought from. Exo. 17:6. Num. 20:11.
Fire ascended out of. Jud. 6:21.
Broken in pieces by the wind. 1 Kin. 19:11.
Rent at the death of Christ. Mat. 27:51.

God's power exhibited in removing. Job 14:18. Nah. 1:6.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

God as creator of His people. Deu. 32:18.
God as the strength of His people. Psa. 18:1, 2. Psa. 62:7. Isa. 17:10.
God as defence of His people. Psa. 31:2, 3.
God as refuge of His people. Psa. 94:22.
God as salvation of His people. Deu. 32:15. Psa. 89:26. Psa. 95:1.
Christ as refuge of His people. Isa. 32:2.
Christ as foundation of His church. Mat. 16:18, with 1 Pet. 2:6.
Christ as source of spiritual gifts. 1 Cor. 10:4.
Christ as a stumbling-stone to the wicked. Isa. 8:14. Rom. 9:33. 1 Pet. 2:8.
A place of safety. Psa. 27:5. Psa. 40:2.
Whatever we trust in. Deu. 32:31, 37.
The ancestor of a nation. Isa. 51:1.

Roe, The.

Clean and fit for food. Deu. 12:15. Deu. 14:5.
Male of, called the roebuck. 1 Kin. 4:23.
DESCRIBED AS

Cheerful. Pro. 5:19.
Wild. 2 Sam. 2:18.
Swift. 1 Chr. 12:8.

Inhabits the mountains. 1 Chr. 12:8.
Often hunted by men. Pro. 6:5.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Christ. So. of Sol. 2:9, 17.
The church. So. of Sol. 4:5. So. of Sol. 7:3.
A good wife. Pro. 5:19.
The swift of foot. 2 Sam. 2:18.

Roman Empire, The.

Called the world from its extent. Luke 2:1.
REPRESENTED BY THE

Legs of iron in Nebuchadnezzar's vision. Dan. 2:33, 40.
Terrible beast in Daniel's vision. Dan. 7:7, 19.

Rome the capital of. Acts 18:2. Acts 19:21.
Judea a province of, under a procurator or a governor. Luke 3:2. Acts 23:34, 26. Acts 25:1.
ALLUSIONS TO MILITARY AFFAIRS OF;

Strict obedience to superiors. Mat. 8:8, 9.
Use of the panoply or defensive armor. Rom. 13:12. 2 Cor. 6:7. Eph. 6:11-17.
Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares. 2 Tim. 2:4.
Hardship endured by soldiers. 2 Tim. 2:3.
The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers. Phi. 2:25.
Danger of sentinels' sleeping. Mat. 28:13, 14.
Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes. Rev. 3:5.
Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves. 2 Tim. 4:7, 8.
Triumphs of victorious generals. 2 Cor. 2:14-16. Col. 2:15.
Different military officers, &c. Acts 21:31. Acts 23:23, 24.
Italian and Augustus' band. Acts 10:1. Acts 27:1.

ALLUSIONS TO JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OF;

Person accused, examined by scourging. Acts 22:24, 29.
Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution. Mat. 27:26, 27.
Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed. Jno. 19:19.
Garments of those executed given to the soldiers. Mat. 27:35. Jno. 19:23.
Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety. Acts 21:33, with Acts 12:6. 2 Tim. 1:16, with Acts 28:16.
Accusers and accused confronted together. Acts 23:35. Acts 25:16-19.
Accused person protected from popular violence. Acts 23:20, 24-27.
Power of life and death vested in its authorities. Jno. 18:31, 39, 40. Jno. 19:10.
All appeals made to the emperor. Acts 25:11, 12.
Those who appealed to Cæsar, to be brought before him. Acts 26:32.

ALLUSIONS TO CITIZENSHIP OF;

Obtained by purchase. Acts 22:28.
Obtained by birth. Acts 22:28.
Exempted from the degradation of scourging. Acts 16:37, 38. Acts 22:25.

ALLUSIONS TO GRECIAN GAME ADAPTED BY;

Gladiatorial fights. 1 Cor. 4:9. 1 Cor. 15:32.
Foot races. 1 Cor. 9:24. Phi. 2:16. Phi. 3:11-14. Heb. 12:1, 2.
Wrestling. Eph. 6:12.
Training of combatants. 1 Cor. 9:25, 27.
Crowning of conquerors. 1 Cor. 9:25. Phi. 3:14. 2 Tim. 4:8.
Rules observed in conducting. 2 Tim. 2:5.

EMPERORS OF, MENTIONED;

Tiberius. Luke 3:1.
Augustus. Luke 2:1.
Claudius. Acts 11:28.
Nero. Phi. 4:22. 2 Tim. 4:22.

PREDICTIONS RESPECTING;

Its universal dominion. Dan. 7:23.
Its division into ten parts. Dan. 2:41-43. Dan. 7:20, 24.
Origin of papal power in. Dan. 7:8, 20-25.

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