Waiting Upon God.

As the God of providence   Jer 14:22.

As the God of salvation   Ps 25:5.

As the Giver of all temporal blessings   Ps 104:27,28; Ps 145:15,16.

For

Mercy.  Ps 123:2.

Pardon.  Ps 39:7,8.

The consolation of Israel.  Lu 2:25.

Salvation.  Ge 49:18; Ps 62:1,2.

Guidance and teaching.  Ps 25:5.

Protection.  Ps 33:20; 59:9,10.

The fulfillment of His word.  Hab 2:3.

The fulfillment of His promises.  Ac 1:4.

Hope of righteous by faith.  Ga 5:5.

Coming of Christ.  1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10.

 

Is good   Ps 52:9.

God calls us to   Zep 3:8.

Exhortations and encouragements to   Ps 27:14; 37:7; Ho 12:6.

Should be

With the soul.  Ps 62:1,5.

With earnest desire.  Ps 130:6.

With patience.  Ps 37:7; 40:1.

With resignation.  La 3:26.

With hope in His word.  Ps 130:5.

With full confidence.  Mic 7:7.

Continually.  Ho 12:6.

All the day.  Ps 25:5.

Specially in adversity.  Ps 59:1-9; Isa 8:17.

In the way of His judgments.  Isa 26:8.

 

Saints resolve on   Ps 52:9; 59:9.

Saints have expectation from   Ps 62:5.

Saints plead, in prayer   Ps 25:21; Isa 33:2.

The patience of saints often tried in   Ps 69:3.

They who engage in

Wait upon Him only.  Ps 62:5.

Are heard.  Ps 40:1.

Are blessed.  Isa 30:18; Da 12:12.

Experience His goodness.  La 3:25.

Shall not be ashamed.  Ps 25:3; Isa 49:23.

Shall renew their strength.  Isa 40:31.

Shall inherit the earth.  Ps 37:9.

Shall be saved.  Pr 20:22; Isa 25:9.

Shall rejoice in salvation.  Isa 25:9.

Shall receive the glorious things prepared by God for them.  Isa 64:4.

 

Predicted of the Gentiles   Isa 42:4; 60:9.

Illustrated   Ps 123:2; Lu 12:36; Jas 5:7.

Exemplified

Jacob.  Ge 49:18.

Hannah.  1Sa 1:2.

David.  Ps 39:7.

Isaiah.  Isa 8:17.

Micah.  Mic 7:7.

Joseph.  Mr 15:43.

 

Designed for separation   Eze 43:8; Eph 2:14.

Designed for defence   1Sa 25:16.

Mentioned in scripture

Of cities.  Nu 13:28.

Of temples.  1Ch 29:4; Isa 56:5.

Of houses.  1Sa 18:11.

Of vineyards.  Nu 22:24; Pr 24:31.

 

Frequently made of stone and wood together   Ezr 5:8; Hab 2:11.

Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass   Jer 15:20; Eze 4:3.

Of cities

Often very high.  De 1:28; 3:5.

Strongly fortified.  Isa 2:15; 25:12.

Had towers built on them.  2Ch 26:9; 32:5; Ps 48:12; Song 8:10.

Houses often built on.  Jos 2:15.

Were broad and places of public resort.  2Ki 6:26,30; Ps 55:10.

Were strongly manned in war.  2Ki 18:26.

Kept by watchmen night and day.  Song 5:7; Isa 62:6.

Houses sometimes broken down to repair, and fortify.  Isa 22:10.

Danger of approaching too near to, in time of war.  2Sa 11:20,21.

Were battered by besieging armies.  2Sa 20:15; Eze 4:2,3.

Adroitness of soldiers in scaling alluded to.  Joe 2:7-9.

Sometimes burned.  Jer 49:27; Am 1:7.

Frequently laid in ruins.  2Ch 25:23; 36:19; Jer 50:15.

Destruction of, a punishment and cause of grief.  De 28:52; Ne 1:3; 2:12-17.

The falling of, sometimes occasioned great destruction.  1Ki 20:30.

The bodies of enemies sometimes fastened on, as a disgrace.  1Sa 31:10.

Custom of dedicating.  Ne 12:27.

idolatrous rites performed on.  2Ki 3:27.

Instances of persons let down from.  Jos 2:15; Ac 9:24,25; 2Co 11:33.

 

Small towns and villages were not surrounded by   Le 25:31; De 3:5.

Of houses

Usually plastered.  Eze 13:10; Da 5:5.

Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built.  Ec 12:11; Isa 22:23.

Liable to leprosy.  Le 14:37.

Often infested with serpents.  Am 5:19.

Could be easily dug through.  Ge 49:6; Eze 8:7,8; 12:5.

The seat next, was the place of distinction.  1Sa 20:25.

 

Hyssop frequently grew on   1Ki 4:33.

Miracles connected with

Falling of the walls of Jericho.  Jos 6:20.

Handwriting on the wall of Belshazzar's palace.  Da 5:5,25-28.

 

Illustrative
Of salvation.  Isa 26:1; 60:18.

Of the protection of God.  Zec 2:5.

Of those who afford protection.  1Sa 25:16; Isa 2:15.

Of the Church as a protection to the nation.  Song 8:9,10.

Of ordinances as a protection to the Church.  Song 2:9; Isa 5:5.

Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit.  Pr 18:11.

(Brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked.  Jer 22:20.

(Bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments.  Ps 62:3; Isa 30:13.

(Of partition,) of separation of Jews and Gentiles.  Eph 2:14.

(Daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets.  Eze 13:10-15.

(Whited,) of hypocrites.  Ac 23:3.

 

Antiquity of   Ge 14:2.

Originates in the lusts of men   Jas 4:1.

A time for   Ec 3:8.

God

Frequently ordered.  Ex 17:16; Nu 31:1,2; De 7:1,2; 1Sa 15:1-3.

Taught His people the art of.  2Sa 22:35.

Strengthens His people for.  Le 26:7,8.

Gives the victory in.  Nu 21:3; De 2:33; 3:3; 2Sa 23:10; Pr 21:31.

Causes to cease.  Ps 46:9.

Scatters those who delight in.  Ps 68:30.

 

Large armies frequently engaged in   2Ch 13:3; 14:9.

Weapons used in   Jos 1:14; Jdj 18:11.

Preceded by

Consultation.  Lu 14:31; Pr 24:6.

Great preparation.  Joe 3:9.

Rumors.  Jer 4:19; Mt 24:6.

 

Frequently long continued   2Sa 3:1.

Frequently sore and bloody   1Sa 14:22; 1Ch 5:22; 2Ch 14:13; 28:6.

Often attended by

Famine.  Isa 51:19; Jer 14:15; La 5:10.

Pestilence.  Jer 27:13; 28:8.

Cruelty.  Jer 18:21; La 5:11-14.

Devastation.  Isa 1:7.

 

Records often kept of   Nu 21:14.

Often sent as a punishment for sin   Jdj 5:8.

The Jews

Were expert in.  1Ch 12:33,35,36; Song 3:8.

Frequently engaged in (See Joshua chapters 6 through 11).  1Ki 14:30; 15:7,16.

 

Illustrative of
Our contest with death.  Ec 8:8.

The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation.  Ro 7:23; 2Co 10:3; Eph 6:12; 1Ti 1:18.

The contest between Antichrist and the Church.  Re 11:7; 13:4,7.

The malignity of the wicked.  Ps 55:21.

 

Is not after the flesh   2Co 10:3.

Is a good warfare   1Ti 1:18,19.

Called the good fight of faith   1Ti 6:12.

Is against

The devil.  Ge 3:15; 2Co 2:11; Eph 6:12; Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:8; Re 12:17.

The flesh.  Ro 7:23; 1Co 9:25-27; 2Co 12:7; Ga 5:17; 1Pe 2:11.

Enemies.  Ps 38:19; 56:2; 59:3.

The world.  Joh 16:33; 1Jo 5:4,5.

Death.  1Co 15:26; Heb 2:14,15.

 

Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives   Mic 7:6; Mt 10:35,36.

To be carried on

Under Christ, as our captain.  Heb 2:10.

Under the Lord's banner.  Ps 60:4.

With faith.  1Ti 1:18,19.

With a good conscience.  1Ti 1:18,19.

With steadfastness in the faith.  1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:9; Heb 10:23.

With earnestness.  Jude 1:3.

With watchfulness.  1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:8.

With sobriety.  1Th 5:6; 1Pe 5:8.

With endurance or hardness.  2Ti 2:3,10.

With self-denial.  1Co 9:25-27.

With confidence in God.  Ps 27:1-3.

With prayer.  Ps 35:1-3; Eph 6:18.

Without earthly entanglements.  2Ti 2:4.

 

Mere professors do not maintain   Jer 9:3.

Saints

Are all engaged in.  Php 1:30.

Must stand firm in.  Eph 6:13,14.

Exhorted to diligence.  1Ti 6:12; Jude 1:3.

Encouraged in.  Isa 41:11,12; 51:12; Mic 7:8; 1Jo 4:4.

Helped by God in.  Ps 118:13; Isa 41:13,14.

Protected by God in.  Ps 140:7.

Comforted by God in.  2Co 7:5,6.

Strengthened by God in.  Ps 20:2; 27:14; Isa 41:10.

Strengthened by Christ in.  2Co 12:9; 2Ti 4:17.

Delivered by Christ in.  2Ti 4:18.

Thank God for victory in.  Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:57.

 

Armour for
Girdle of truth.  Eph 6:14.

Breastplate of righteousness.  Eph 6:14.

Preparation of the gospel.  Eph 6:15.

Shield of faith.  Eph 6:16.

Helmet of salvation.  Eph 6:17; 1Th 5:8.

Sword of the Spirit.  Eph 6:17.

Called armour of God.  Eph 6:11.

Called armour of righteousness.  2Co 6:7.

Called armour of light.  Ro 13:12.

Not carnal.  2Co 10:4.

Mighty through God.  2Co 10:4,5.

The whole, is required.  Eph 6:13.

Must be put on.  Ro 13:12; Eph 6:11.

To be on right hand and left.  2Co 6:7.

 

Victory in, is
From God.  1Co 15:57; 2Co 2:14.

Through Christ.  Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:27; 2Co 12:9; Re 12:11.

By faith.  Heb 11:33-37; 1Jo 5:4,5.

Over the devil.  Ro 16:20; 1Jo 2:14.

Over the flesh.  Ro 7:24,25; Ga 5:24.

Over the world.  1Jo 5:4,5.

Over all that exalts itself.  2Co 10:5.

Over death and the grave.  Isa 25:8; 26:19; Ho 13:14; 1Co 15:54,55.

Triumphant.  Ro 8:37; 2Co 10:5.

 

They who overcome in, shall
Eat of the hidden manna.  Re 2:17.

Eat of the tree of life.  Re 2:7.

Be clothed in white raiment.  Re 3:5.

Be pillars in the temple of God.  Re 3:12.

Sit with Christ in his throne.  Re 3:21.

Have a white stone, and, in it a new name written.  Re 2:17.

Have power over the nations.  Re 2:26.

Have the name of God written upon them by Christ.  Re 3:12.

Have God as their God.  Re 21:7.

Have the morning-star.  Re 2:28.

Inherit all things.  Re 21:7.

Be confessed by Christ before God the Father.  Re 3:5.

Be sons of God.  Re 21:7.

Not be hurt by the second death.  Re 2:11.

Not have their names blotted out of the book of life.  Re 3:5.

 

Illustrated   Isa 9:5; Zec 10:5.

 

Christ an example of   Mt 26:38,40; Lu 6:12.

Commanded   Mr 13:37; Re 3:2.

Exhortations to   1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.

God especially requires in ministers   Eze 3:17; Isa 62:6; Mr 13:34.

Ministers exhorted to   Ac 20:31; 2Ti 4:5.

Faithful ministers exercise   Heb 13:17.

Faithful ministers approved by   Mt 24:45,46; Lu 12:41-44.

Should be

With prayer.  Lu 21:36; Eph 6:18.

With thanksgiving.  Col 4:2.

With steadfastness in the faith.  1Co 16:13.

With heedfulness.  Mr 13:33.

With sobriety.  1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.

At all times.  Pr 8:34.

In all things.  2Ti 4:5.

 

Saints pray to be kept in a state of   Ps 141:3.

Motives to

Expected direction from God.  Hab 2:1.

Uncertain time of the coming of Christ.  Mt 24:42; 25:13; Mr 13:35,36.

Incessant assaults of the devil.  1Pe 5:8.

Liability to temptation.  Mt 26:41.

 

Blessedness of   Lu 12:37; Re 16:15.

Unfaithful ministers devoid of   Isa 56:10.

The wicked averse to   1Th 5:7.

Danger of remissness in   Mt 24:48-51; 25:5,8,12; Re 3:3.

Illustrated   Lu 12:35,36.

Exemplified

David.  Ps 102:7.

Anna.  Lu 2:37.

Paul.  2Co 11:27.

 

Soldiers generally acted as   Mt 27:65,66.

Citizens sometimes acted as   Ne 7:3.

Were stationed

On watch towers.  2Ki 9:17; Isa 21:5.

On the walls of cities.  Isa 62:6.

In the streets of cities.  Ps 127:1.

Around the temple in Jerusalem on special occasions.  2Ki 11:6.

 

Paraded the streets at night to preserve order   Song 3:3; 5:7.

In time of danger

Increase in number.  Jer 51:12.

Vigilant night and day.  Ne 4:9; Isa 21:8.

Reported the approach of all strangers.  2Sa 18:24-27; 2Ki 9:18-20; Isa 21:6,7,9.

Sounded an alarm at the approach of enemies.  Eze 33:2,3.

 

Vigilance of, vain without God's protection   Ps 127:1.

Were relieved by turns   Ne 7:3.

Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to   Mt 28:13,14.

Neglecting to give warning punished with death   Eze 33:6.

Often interrogated by passengers   Isa 21:11.

Illustrative

Of ministers.  Isa 5:28; 62:6; Eze 3:17; Heb 13:17.

(Blind,) of careless ministers.  Isa 56:10.

(Looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God.  Ps 130:5,6.

 

One of the elements of the world   Ge 1:2.

God originally

Created the firmament to divide.  Ge 1:6,7.

Collected into one place.  Ge 1:9.

Created fowls and fishes, &c from.  Ge 1:20,21.

 

Necessary to vegetation   Ge 2:5,6; Job 14:9; Isa 1:30.

Some plants particularly require   Job 8:11.

Necessary to the comfort and happiness of man   Isa 41:17; Zec 9:11.

Collected in

Springs.  Jos 15:19.

Pools.  1Ki 22:38; Ne 2:14.

Ponds.  Ex 7:19; Isa 19:10.

Fountains.  1Ki 18:5; 2Ch 32:3.

Wells.  Ge 21:19.

Brooks.  2Sa 17:20; 1Ki 18:5.

Streams.  Ps 78:16; Isa 35:6.

Rivers.  Isa 8:7; Jer 2:18.

The sea.  Ge 1:9,10; Isa 11:9.

The clouds.  Ge 1:7; Job 26:8,9.

 

Rises in vapour to the clouds   Ec 1:7; Ps 104:8.

Drops from the clouds in rain   De 11:11; 2Sa 21:10.

Described as

Fluid.  Ps 78:16; Pr 30:4.

Unstable.  Ge 49:4.

Penetrating.  Ps 109:18.

Reflecting images.  Pr 27:9.

Wearing the hardest substances.  Job 14:19.

Cleansing.  Eze 36:25; Eph 5:26.

Refreshing.  Job 22:7; Pr 25:25.

 

Congealed by cold   Job 38:29; Ps 147:16,17.

Was used by Jews

As their principal beverage.  Ge 24:43; 1Ki 13:19,22; 18:4; Ho 2:5.

For culinary purposes.  Ex 12:9.

For washing the person.  Ge 18:4; 24:32.

For legal purification.  Ex 29:4; Heb 9:10,19.

 

Kept for purification in large waterpots   Joh 2:6.

Carried in vessels   Ge 21:14; 1Sa 26:11; Mr 14:13.

Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities   2Ki 20:20.

Frequently brackish and unfit for use   Ex 15:23; 2Ki 2:19.

The want of, considered a great calamity   Ex 17:1-3; Nu 20:2; 2Ki 3:9,10; Isa 3:1.

In times of scarcity, sold at an enormous price   La 5:4.

Miracles connected with

Turned into blood.  Ex 7:17,20.

Turned into wine.  Joh 2:7-9.

Brought from the rock.  Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11.

Brought from the jaw-bone of an ass.  Jdj 15:19.

Consumed by fire from heaven.  1Ki 18:38.

Divided and made to stand on heap.  Ex 14:21,22; Jos 3:16.

Trenches filled with.  2Ki 3:17-22.

Iron made to swim in.  2Ki 6:5,6.

Our Lord, &c walking on.  Mt 14:26-29.

Healing powers communicated to.  2Ki 5:14; Joh 5:4; 9:7.

 

The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by   Ge 7:20-23; 2Pe 3:6.

The world not to be again destroyed by   Ge 9:8-15; 2Pe 3:7.

Illustrative

Of the support of God.  Isa 8:6.

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit.  Isa 41:17,18; 44:3; Eze 36:25; Joh 7:38,39.

Of persecutors.  Ps 124:4,5.

Of persecutions.  Ps 88:17.

Of hostile armies.  Isa 8:7; 17:13.

(Still,) of the ordinances of the gospel.  Ps 23:2.

(Deep,) of severe affliction.  Ps 66:12; 69:1; Isa 30:20; 43:2.

(Deep,) of counsel in the heart.  Pr 20:5.

(Deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise.  Pr 18:4.

(Poured out,) of the wrath of God.  Ho 5:10.

(Poured out,) of faintness by terror.  Ps 22:14.

(Pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny.  Nu 24:7.

(Spilled on the ground,) of death.  2Sa 14:14.

(Its instability,) of a wavering disposition.  Ge 49:4.

(Its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice.  Jos 7:5; Eze 7:17.

(Difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention.  Pr 17:14.

(Rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked.  Job 24:18; Ps 58:7.

(Many,) of different nations and people.  Re 17:1,15; Jer 51:13.

(Many,) of a variety of afflictions.  2Sa 22:17.

(Noise of many,) of the word of Christ.  Re 1:15.

(Covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God.  Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.

 

Placed in the hand of the priest and waved before the Lord   Ex 29:24; Le 8:27.

Consisted of

The fat, right shoulder, &c of the priest's consecration ram.  Ex 29:22,23; Le 8:25,26.

The breast of the priest's consecration ram.  Ex 29:26; Le 8:29.

The breast of all peace offerings.  Le 7:30; 9:18,21; 6:17,20.

Left shoulder, of Nazarite's peace offering.  Nu 6:17,19.

The first fruits of barely harvest.  Le 23:10,11.

The first fruits of wheaten bread.  Le 23:20.

The Jealousy offering.  Nu 5:25.

The leper's trespass offering.  Le 14:12,24.

 

Of the fat, &c of the consecration ram burnt on the altar   Ex 29:25; Le 8:28.

Was given to the priest as his due   Ex 29:26-28; Le 7:31,34; 8:29; 10:15; 23:20; Nu 18:11.

Was to be eaten in a holy place by the priest's family   Le 10:14.

 

A period of time consisting of seven days   Le 23:15,16; Lu 18:12.

A space of seven years sometimes so called   Ge 29:27,28; Da 9:24,25,27.

Origin of computing time by   Ge 2:2.

The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks   Ex 34:22; Ac 2:1.

 

Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary   Ex 30:24.

Sometimes regulated by the king's standard   2Sa 14:26.

Were frequently used in scales or balances   Job 31:6; Isa 40:12.

Mentioned in scripture

Gerah.  Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.

Bekah or half shekel.  Ge 24:22.

Shekel.  Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.

Dram.  Ne 7:70,71.

Maneh or pound.  Ne 7:71; Eze 45:12.

Talent.  2Sa 12:30; Re 16:21.

 

Value of money estimated according to   Ge 23:16; 43:21; Jer 32:9.

All metals were given by   Ex 37:24; 1Ch 28:14.

Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity   Le 26:26; Eze 4:10,16.

The Jews

Forbidden to have various.  De 25:13,14.

Forbidden to have unjust.  Le 19:35,36.

Frequently used unjust.  Mic 6:11.

 

Illustrative
Of sins.  Heb 12:1.

Of the restraints put on the elements.  Job 28:25.

(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints.  2Co 4:17.

 

First mention of   Ge 16:14.

Frequently made

Near encampments.  Ge 21:30; 26:18.

Outside cities.  Ge 24:11; Joh 4:6,8.

In the courts of houses.  2Sa 17:18.

In the desert.  2Ch 26:10.

 

Supplied by springs   Pr 16:22.

Supplied by the rain   Ps 84:6.

Surrounded by trees   Ge 49:22; Ex 15:27.

Names often given to   Ge 16:14; 21:31.

Canaan abounded with   De 6:11.

Many supplied from Lebanon   Song 4:15.

Mentioned in scripture

Beerlahairoi.  Ge 16:14.

Bethlehem.  2Sa 23:15; 1Ch 11:17,18.

Beer (east of Jordan).  Nu 21:16-18.

Beer-sheba.  Ge 21:30,31.

Elim.  Ex 15:27.

Esek.  Ge 26:20.

Hagar.  Ge 21:19.

Haran.  Ge 29:3,4.

Jacob.  Joh 4:6.

Rehoboth.  Ge 26:22.

Sitnah.  Ge 26:21.

 

Often deep and difficult to draw from   Joh 4:11.

Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand   Ge 29:2,3.

Had troughs placed near for watering cattle   Ge 24:19,20; Ex 2:16.

Frequented by

Women who came to draw water.  Ge 24:13,14; Joh 4:7.

Travellers.  Ge 24:11,13,42; Joh 4:6.

 

Strangers not to draw from, without permission   Nu 20:17.

Water of, frequently sold   Nu 20:19.

Were a frequent cause of strife   Ge 21:25; 26:21,22; Ex 2:16,17.

Were often stopped up by enemies   Ge 26:15,18; 2Ki 3:19,25.

Often afforded no water   Jer 14:3; Zec 9:11.

Illustrative

Of the ordinances of the Church.  Isa 12:3.

Of the Holy Spirit in saints.  Song 4:15; Joh 4:14.

Of the mouth of the righteous.  Pr 10:11.

Of wisdom and understanding in man.  Pr 16:22; 18:4.

(A fruitful bough by,) of Joseph's numerous posterity.  Ge 49:22.

(Drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness.  Pr 5:15.

(Without water,) of hypocrites.  2Pe 2:17.

 

Generally came from the south   Job 37:9; Isa 21:1; Zec 9:14.

Sometimes came from the north   Eze 1:4.

Called the whirlwind of God   Jer 23:19; 30:23.

Arose up from the earth   Jer 25:32.

Miracles connected with

Elijah taken to heaven in.  2Ki 2:1,11.

God spoke to Job from.  Job 38:1; 40:6.

 

Frequently continued for a long time   Jer 30:23.

Destructive nature of   Pr 1:27.

Illustrative of the

Speed with which God executes his purposes.  Na 1:3.

Velocity of Christ's second coming.  Isa 66:15.

Velocity of the chariots in hostile armies.  Isa 5:28; Jer 4:13.

Fury of God's judgments.  Jer 25:32; 30:23.

Sudden destruction of the wicked.  Ps 58:9; Pr 1:27; Isa 17:13; 40:24; 41:16; Jer 30:23.

Unavoidable fruit of a life of sin and vanity.  Ho 8:7.

 

Abominable branches   Isa 14:19.

Ashes under the feet   Mal 4:3.

Bad fishes   Mt 13:48.

Beasts   Ps 49:12; 2Pe 2:12.

Blind, The   Zep 1:17; Mt 15:14.

Brass and iron   Jer 6:28; Eze 22:18.

Briars and thorns   Isa 55:13; Eze 2:6.

Bulls of Bashan   Ps 22:12.

Carcasses trodden under feet   Isa 14:19.

Chaff   Job 21:18; Ps 1:4; Mt 3:12.

Clouds without water   Jude 1:12.

Corn blasted   2Ki 19:26.

Corrupt trees   Lu 6:43.

Deaf adders   Ps 58:4.

Dogs   Pr 26:11; Mt 7:6; 2Pe 2:22.

Dross   Ps 119:119; Eze 22:18,19.

Early dew that passes away   Ho 13:3.

Evil figs   Jer 24:8.

Fading oaks   Isa 1:30.

Fiery oven   Ps 21:9; Ho 7:4.

Fire of thorns   Ps 118:12.

Fools building upon sand   Mt 7:26.

Fuel of fire   Isa 9:19.

Garden without water   Isa 1:30.

Goats   Mt 25:32.

Grass   Ps 37:2; 92:7.

Grass on the housetop   2Ki 19:26.

Green bay-trees   Ps 37:35.

Green herbs   Ps 37:2.

Heath in the desert   Jer 17:6.

Horses rushing into the battle   Jer 8:6.

Idols   Ps 115:8.

Lions greedy of prey   Ps 17:12.

Melting wax   Ps 68:2.

Morning-clouds   Ho 13:3.

Moth-eaten garments   Isa 50:9; 51:8.

Passing whirlwinds   Pr 10:25.

Potsherds   Pr 26:23.

Raging waves of the sea   Jude 1:13.

Reprobate silver   Jer 6:30.

Scorpions   Eze 2:6.

Serpents   Ps 58:4; Mt 23:33.

Smoke   Ho 13:3.

Stony ground   Mt 13:5.

Stubble   Job 21:18; Mal 4:1.

Swine   Mt 7:6; 2Pe 2:22.

Tares   Mt 13:38.

Troubled sea   Isa 57:20.

Visions of the night   Job 20:8.

Wandering stars   Jude 1:13.

Wayward children   Mt 11:16.

Wells without water   2Pe 2:17.

Wheels   Ps 83:13.

Whited sepulchres   Mt 23:27.

Wild ass's colt   Job 11:12.

 

Character of true   Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:5,10.

God

Surely hears the cry of.  Ex 22:23.

Judges for.  De 10:18; Ps 68:5.

Relieves.  Ps 146:9.

Establishes the border of.  Pr 15:25.

Will witness against oppressors of.  Mal 3:5.

 

Exhorted to trust in God   Jer 49:11.

Should not be

Afflicted.  Ex 22:22.

Oppressed.  Jer 7:6; Zec 7:10.

Treated with violence.  Jer 22:3.

Deprived of raiment in pledge.  De 24:17.

 

Should be
Pleaded for.  Isa 1:17.

Honoured, if widows indeed.  1Ti 5:3.

Relieved by their friends.  1Ti 5:4,16.

Relieved by the Church.  Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.

Visited in affliction.  Jas 1:27.

Allowed to share in our blessings.  De 14:29; 16:11,14; 24:19-21.

 

Though poor, may be liberal   Mr 12:42,43.

When young, exposed to may temptations   1Ti 5:11-14.

Saints

Relieve.  Ac 9:39.

Cause joy to.  Job 29:13.

Disappoint not.  Job 31:16.

 

The wicked
Do no good to.  Job 24:21.

Send, away empty.  Job 22:9.

Take pledges from.  Job 24:3.

Reject the cause of.  Isa 1:23.

Vex.  Eze 22:7.

Make a prey of.  Isa 10:2; Mt 23:14.

Slay.  Ps 94:6.

 

Curse for perverting judgment of   De 27:19.

Woe to those who oppress   Isa 10:1,2.

Blessings on those who relieve   De 14:29.

A type of Zion in affliction   La 5:3.

Were released from all obligation to former husbands   Ro 7:3.

Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands   Ge 38:14,19; 2Sa 14:2,5.

Reproach connected with   Isa 54:4.

Increase of, threatened as a punishment   Ex 22:24; Jer 15:8; 18:21.

Laws respecting

Not to be oppressed.  Ex 22:22; De 27:19.

Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors.  De 24:17.

Bound to perform their vows.  Nu 30:9.

Not to intermarry with priests.  Le 21:14.

To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards.  De 24:19.

To have a share of the triennial tithe.  De 14:28,29; 26:12,13.

To share in public rejoicings.  De 16:11,14.

When daughters of priests and childless to partake of the holy things.  Le 22:13.

When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin.  De 25:5,6; Ru 3:10-13; 4:4,5; Mt 22:24-26.

 

Allowed to marry again   Ro 7:3.

Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason   1Ki 2:21-24.

Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity   Job 27:15; Ps 78:64.

Were under the special protection of God   De 10:18; Ps 68:5.

Were frequently oppressed and persecuted   Job 24:3; Eze 22:7.

Specially taken care of by the Church   Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.

Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service   Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:10.

Instances of great liberality in   1Ki 17:9-15; Mr 12:42,43.

Illustrative of

A desolate condition.  Isa 47:8,9.

Zion in captivity.  La 1:1.

 

Variable nature of   Ec 1:6.

God

Created.  Am 4:13.

Restrains.  Job 28:25; Ps 107:29.

Brings forth, out of his treasuries.  Ps 135:7; Jer 10:13.

Raises.  Ps 107:25; Jon 4:8.

Changes.  Ps 78:26.

Assuages.  Mt 8:26; 14:32.

Gathers, in his hand.  Pr 30:4.

 

Accomplishes the purposes of God   Ps 148:8.

Theory of, above man's comprehension   Joh 3:8.

Mentioned in scripture

North.  Pr 25:23; Song 4:16.

South.  Job 37:17; Lu 12:55.

East.  Job 27:21; Eze 17:10; Ho 13:15.

West.  Ex 10:19.

Euroclydon.  Ac 27:14.

The simoom or pestilential wind.  2Ki 19:7,35; Jer 4:11.

The whirlwind.  Job 37:9.

 

Drying nature of   Ge 8:1; Isa 11:15.

Purifying nature of   Job 37:21; Jer 4:11.

When violent called

Tempest.  Job 9:17; 27:20; Jon 1:4.

Storm.  Job 21:18; Ps 83:15.

Stormy wind.  Ps 148:8; Eze 13:11,13.

Windy storm.  Ps 55:8.

Great and strong wind.  1Ki 19:11.

Mighty wind.  Ac 2:2; Re 6:13.

Fierce wind.  Jas 3:4.

Rough wind.  Isa 27:8.

 

From the north drives away rain   Pr 25:23.

Frequently brings rain   1Ki 18:44,45; 2Ki 3:17.

Often blighting   Ps 103:16; Isa 40:7.

Movement of the leaves of trees, &c by, noticed   Isa 7:2; Mt 11:7; Re 6:13.

Tempestuous

Raises the sea in waves.  Ps 107:25; Joh 6:18.

Drives about the largest ships.  Mt 14:24; Ac 27:18; Jas 3:4.

Destroys houses.  Job 1:19; Mt 7:27.

 

Miracles connected with
Locusts brought by.  Ex 10:13.

Locusts removed by.  Ex 10:19.

Red sea divided by.  Ex 14:21.

Quails brought by.  Nu 11:31.

Rocks and mountains rent by.  1Ki 19:11.

Raises on account of Jonah.  Jon 1:4.

Calmed by casting out Jonah.  Jon 1:15.

Calmed by Christ.  Mt 8:26; 14:32.

 

Illustrative
Of the operations of the Holy Spirit.  Eze 37:9; Joh 3:8; Ac 2:2.

Of the life of man.  Job 7:7.

Of the speeches of the desperate.  Job 6:26.

Of terrors which pursue the soul.  Job 30:15.

Of molten images.  Isa 41:29.

Of iniquity which leads to destruction.  Isa 64:6.

Of false doctrines.  Eph 4:14.

(Chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked.  Job 21:18; Ps 1:4.

(Without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift.  Pr 25:14.

(When destructive,) of the judgments of God.  Isa 27:8; 29:6; 41:16.

(Sowing,) of a course of sin.  Ho 8:7.

(Feeding upon) of vain hopes.  Ho 12:1.

(Bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations.  Isa 26:18.

 

First mention of   Ge 9:20,21.

Was made of

The juice of the grape.  Ge 49:11.

The juice of the pomegranate.  Song 8:2.

 

First mode of making, notice   Ge 40:11.

Generally made by treading the grapes in a press   Ne 13:15; Isa 63:2,3.

Refining of, alluded to   Isa 25:6.

Improved by age   Lu 5:39.

Places celebrated for

Canaan in general.  De 33:28.

Possessions of Judah.  Ge 49:8,11,12.

Lebanon.  Ho 14:7.

Helbon.  Eze 27:18.

Assyria.  2Ki 18:32; Isa 36:17.

Moab.  Isa 16:8-10; Jer 48:32,33.

 

Many kinds of   Ne 5:18.

Sweet, esteemed for flavour and strength   Isa 49:26; Am 9:13; Mic 6:15.

Red, most esteemed   Pr 23:31; Isa 27:2.

Often spiced to increase its strength, &c   Pr 9:2,5; 23:30; Song 8:2.

Was used

As a beverage from the earliest age.  Ge 9:21; 27:25.

At all feasts and entertainments.  Es 1:7; 5:6; Isa 5:12; Da 5:1-4; Joh 2:3.

For drink offerings in the worship of God.  Ex 29:40; Nu 15:4-10.

For drink offerings in idolatrous worship.  De 32:37,38.

As a medicine.  Lu 10:34; 1Ti 5:23.

 

First fruits of, to be offered to God   De 18:4; 2Ch 31:5.

With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings   Ge 27:28,37; Ps 4:7; Ho 2:8; Joe 2:19.

Given in abundance to the Jews when obedient   Ho 2:22; Joe 2:19,24; Zec 9:17.

The Jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment   Isa 24:7,11; Ho 2:9; Joe 1:10; Hag 1:11; 2:16.

The Jews frequently drank, to excess   Isa 5:11; Joe 3:3; Am 6:6.

In times of scarcity, was mixed with water   Isa 1:22.

Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage   Song 5:1.

Characterised as

Cheering God and man.  Jdj 9:13; Zec 9:17.

Gladdening the heart.  Ps 104:15.

Strengthening.  2Sa 16:2; Song 2:5.

Making mirthful.  Es 1:10; Ec 10:19.

 

Custom of presenting to travellers   Ge 14:18; 1Sa 25:18.

Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs   Pr 31:6; Mr 15:23.

Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle   Le 10:9.

Forbidden to Nazarites during their separation   Nu 6:3.

The Rechabites never drank   Jer 35:5,6.

In excess

Forbidden.  Eph 5:18.

Infuriates the temper.  Pr 20:1.

Impairs the health.  1Sa 25:37; Ho 4:11.

Impairs the judgment and memory.  Pr 31:4,5; Isa 28:7.

Inflames the passions.  Isa 5:11.

Leads to sorrow and contention.  Pr 23:29,30.

Leads to remorse.  Pr 23:31,32.

 

An article of extensive commerce   Eze 27:18.

Was stored in cellars   1Ch 27:27.

Was kept in bottles   1Sa 25:18; Hab 2:15.

Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles   Mt 2:22.

The love of Christ to be preferred to   Song 1:2,4.

Water miraculously turned into   Joh 2:9.

Illustrative

Of the blood of Christ.  Mt 26:27-29.

Of the blessing of the gospel.  Pr 9:2,5; Isa 25:6; 55:1.

Of the wrath and judgments of God.  Ps 60:3; 75:8; Jer 13:12-14; 25:15-18.

Of the abominations of the apostasy.  Re 17:2; 18:3.

Of violence and rapine.  Pr 4:17.

 

God makes   Ps 74:17.

Yearly return of, secured by covenant   Ge 8:22.

Coldness and inclemency of, noticed   Pr 20:4; Joh 10:22.

Unsuited for

Travelling.  Mt 24:20; 2Ti 4:21.

Navigation.  Ac 27:9.

 

Ships were laid up in port during   Ac 27:12; 28:11.

The Jews frequently had special houses for   Jer 36:22; Am 3:15.

Illustrative of seasons of spiritual adversity   Song 2:11.

 

Is one of his attributes   1Sa 2:3; Job 9:4.

Described as

Perfect.  Job 36:4; 37:16.

Mighty.  Job 36:5.

Universal.  Job 28:24; Da 2:22; Ac 15:18.

Infinite.  Ps 147:5; Ro 11:33.

Unsearchable.  Isa 40:28; Ro 11:33.

Wonderful.  Ps 139:6.

Beyond human comprehension.  Ps 139:6.

Incomparable.  Isa 44:7; Jer 10:7.

Underived.  Job 21:22; Isa 40:14.

 

The gospel contains treasures of   1Co 2:7.

Wisdom of saints is derived from   Ezr 7:25.

All human wisdom derived from   Da 2:1.

Saints ascribe to him   Da 2:20.

Exhibited in

His works.  Job 37:16; Ps 104:24; 136:5; Pr 3:19; Jer 10:12.

His counsels.  Isa 28:29; Jer 32:19.

His foreshadowing events.  Isa 42:9; 46:10.

Redemption.  1Co 1:24; Eph 1:8; 3:10.

Searching the heart.  1Ch 28:9; Re 2:23.

Understanding the thoughts.  1Ch 28:9; Ps 139:2.

 

Exhibited in knowing
The heart.  Ps 44:21; Pr 15:11; Lu 16:15.

The actions.  Job 34:21; Ps 139:2,3.

The words.  Ps 139:4.

His saints.  2Sa 7:20; 2Ti 2:19.

The way of saints.  Job 23:10; Ps 1:6.

The want of saints.  De 2:7; Mt 6:8.

The afflictions of saints.  Ex 3:7; Ps 142:3.

The infirmities of saints.  Ps 103:14.

The minutest matters.  Mt 10:29,30.

The most secret things.  Mt 6:18.

The time of judgment.  Mt 24:36.

The wicked.  Ne 9:10; Job 11:11.

The works, &c of the wicked.  Isa 66:18.

 

Nothing is concealed from   Ps 139:12.

The wicked question   Ps 73:11; Isa 47:10.

Should be magnified   Ro 16:27; Jude 1:25.

 

Is truth   1Jo 5:6.

To be implicitly received   1Jo 5:6,9.

Borne to Christ

As Messiah.  Lu 3:22; Joh 1:32,33.

As coming to redeem and sanctify.  1Jo 5:6.

As exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to give repentance, &c.  Ac 5:31,32.

As perfecting saints.  Heb 10:14,15.

As foretold by himself.  Joh 15:26.

In heaven.  1Jo 5:7,11.

On earth.  1Jo 5:8.

 

The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by   Ac 14:3; Heb 2:4.

The faithful preaching of the Apostles accompanied by   1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5.

Given to saints

On believing.  Ac 15:8; 1Jo 5:10.

To testify to them of Christ.  Joh 15:26.

As an evidence of adoption.  Ro 8:16.

As an evidence of Christ in them.  1Jo 3:24.

As an evidence of God in them.  1Jo 4:13.

 

Borne against all unbelievers   Ne 9:30; Ac 28:25-27.

 

Not to be selected from among the ungodly   Ge 24:3; 26:34,35; 28:1.

Duties of, to their husbands

To love them.  Tit 2:4.

To reverence them.  Eph 5:33.

To be faithful to them.  1Co 7:3-5,10.

To be subject to them.  Ge 3:16; Eph 5:22,24; 1Pe 3:1.

To obey them.  1Co 14:34; Tit 2:5.

To remain with them for life.  Ro 7:2,3.

 

Should be adorned
Not with ornaments.  1Ti 2:9; 1Pe 3:3.

With modesty and sobriety.  1Ti 2:9.

With a meek and quiet spirit.  1Pe 3:4,5.

With good works.  1Ti 2:10; 5:10.

 

Good
Are from the Lord.  Pr 19:14.

Are a token of the favour of God.  Pr 18:22.

Are a blessing to husbands.  Pr 12:4; 31:10,12.

Bring honour on husbands.  Pr 31:23.

Secure confidence of husbands.  Pr 31:11.

Are praised by husbands.  Pr 31:28.

Are diligent and prudent.  Pr 31:13-27.

Are benevolent to the poor.  Pr 31:20.

Duty of, to unbelieving husbands.  1Co 7:13,14,16; 1Pe 3:1,2.

Should be silent in the Churches.  1Co 14:34.

 

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands   1Co 14:35.

Of ministers should be exemplary   1Ti 3:11.

Good-Exemplified

Wife of Manoah.  Jdj 13:10.

Orpah and Ruth.  Ru 1:4,8.

Abigail.  1Sa 25:3.

Esther.  Es 2:15-17.

Elizabeth.  Lu 1:6.

Priscilla.  Ac 18:2,26.

Sarah.  1Pe 3:6.

 

Bad-Exemplified
Samson's wife.  Jdj 14:15-17.

Michal.  2Sa 6:16.

Jezebel.  1Ki 21:25.

Zeresh.  Es 5:14.

Job's wife.  Job 2:9.

Herodias.  Mr 6:17.

Sapphira.  Ac 5:1,2.

 

Rapacious nature of   Ge 49:27.

Particularly fierce in the evening when it seeks its prey   Jer 5:6; Hab 1:8.

Destructive to flocks of sheep   Joh 10:12.

Illustrative

Of the wicked.  Mt 10:16; Lu 10:3.

Of wicked rulers.  Eze 22:27; Zep 3:3.

Of false teachers.  Mt 7:15; Ac 20:29.

Of the devil.  Joh 10:12.

Of the tribe of Benjamin.  Ge 49:27.

Of fierce enemies.  Jer 5:6; Hab 1:8.

(Taming of,) of the change effected by conversion.  Isa 11:6; 65:25.

 

Origin and cause of the name   Ge 2:23.

Originally made

By God in his own image.  Ge 1:27.

From one of Adam's ribs.  Ge 2:21,22.

For man.  1Co 11:9.

To be an helpmeet for man.  Ge 2:18,20.

Subordinate to man.  1Co 11:3.

To be the glory of man.  1Co 11:7.

 

Deceived by Satan   Ge 3:1-6; 2Co 11:3; 1Ti 2:14.

Led man to disobey God   Ge 3:6,11,12.

Curse pronounced on   Ge 3:16.

Salvation promised through the seed of   Ge 3:15; Isa 7:14.

Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy   1Ti 2:15.

Characterised as

Weaker than man.  1Pe 3:7.

Timid.  Isa 19:16; Jer 50:37; 51:30; Na 3:13.

Loving and affectionate.  2Sa 1:26.

Tender and constant to her offspring.  Isa 49:15; La 4:10.

 

To wear her hair long as a covering   1Co 11:15.

Good and virtuous, described   Pr 31:10-28.

Virtuous, held in high estimation   Ru 3:11; Pr 31:10,30.

Frequently

Fond of self-indulgence.  Isa 32:9-11.

Subtle and deceitful.  Pr 7:10; Ec 7:26.

Silly and easily led into error.  2Ti 3:6.

Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry.  Jer 7:18; Eze 13:17,23.

Active in instigating to iniquity.  Nu 31:15,16; 1Ki 21:25; Ne 13:26.

 

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex   Ge 24:65.

Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent   Ge 18:9; 24:67; Es 2:9,11.

Submissive and respectful to husbands   1Pe 3:6; Ge 18:12.

Of distinction

Fair and graceful.  Ge 12:11; 24:16; Song 1:8; Am 8:13.

Haughty in their deportment.  Isa 3:16.

Fond of dress and ornaments.  Isa 3:17-23.

Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls.  Isa 3:24; 1Ti 2:9.

 

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun   Song 1:5,6.

Young

Called maids.  Ex 2:8; Lu 8:51,52.

Called damsels.  Ge 24:55; Mr 5:39.

Called virgins.  Ge 24:16; La 1:4.

Gay and merry.  Jdj 11:34; 21:21; Jer 31:13; Zec 9:17.

Kind and courteous to strangers.  Ge 24:17.

Fond of ornaments.  Jer 2:32.

Required to learn from and imitate their elders.  Tit 2:4.

Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir.  Nu 27:8.

Could not marry without consent of parents.  Ge 24:3,4; 34:6; Ex 22:17.

Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity.  Jdj 11:37; Ps 78:63; Isa 4:1.

Often taken captive.  La 1:18; Eze 30:17,18.

Punishment for seducing, when betrothed.  De 22:23-27.

Punishment for seducing when not betrothed.  Ex 22:16,17; De 22:28,29.

Often treated with great cruelty in war.  De 32:25; La 2:21; 5:11.

Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colours.  2Sa 13:18; Ps 45:14.

 

Were required to hear and obey the law   Jos 8:35.

Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them   Ex 38:8; 1Sa 2:2.

Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of David   1Ch 25:5,6; Ezr 2:65; Ne 7:67.

Often engaged in

Domestic employments.  Ge 18:6; Pr 31:15.

Agriculture.  Ru 2:8; Song 1:6.

Tending sheep.  Ge 29:9; Ex 2:16.

Drawing and carrying water.  Ge 24:11,13,15,16; 1Sa 9:11; Joh 4:7.

Grinding corn.  Mt 24:41; Lu 17:35.

Spinning.  Pr 31:13,14.

Embroidery.  Pr 31:22.

Celebrating the victories of the nation.  Ex 15:20,21; Jdj 11:34; 1Sa 18:6,7.

Attending funerals as mourners.  Jer 9:17,20.

 

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband   Nu 30:6-8.

Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy   Nu 5:14-28.

Punishment for injuring, when with child   Ex 21:22-25.

To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews   Isa 3:12.

To be slain by, considered a great disgrace   Jdj 9:54.

Considered a valuable booty in war   De 20:14; 1Sa 30:2.

Often treated with great cruelty in war   2Ki 8:12; La 5:11; Eze 9:6; Ho 13:16.

Illustrative

(Gloriously arrayed,) of the Church of Christ.  Ps 45:13; Ga 4:26; Re 12:1.

(Delicate,) of backsliding Israel.  Jer 6:2.

(Chaste and holy,) of saints.  Song 1:3; 2Co 11:2; Re 14:4.

(Lewd,) of the Roman apostasy.  Re 17:4,18.

(Wise,) of saints.  Mt 25:1,2,4.

(Foolish,) of mere professors.  Mt 25:1-3.

(At ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security.  Isa 32:9,11.

(Forsaken,) of Israel in her captivity.  Isa 54:6.

 

Christ, an example of   Joh 10:32; Ac 10:38.

Called

Good fruits.  Jas 3:17.

Fruits meet for repentance.  Mt 3:8.

Fruits of righteousness.  Php 1:11.

Works and labours of love.  Heb 6:10.

 

Are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God   Php 1:11.

They alone, who abide in Christ can perform   Joh 15:4,5.

Wrought by God in us   Isa 26:12; Php 2:13.

The Scripture designed to lead us to   2Ti 3:16,17; Jas 1:25.

To be performed in Christ's name   Col 3:17.

Heavenly wisdom is full of   Jas 3:17.

Justification unattainable by   Ro 3:20; Ga 2:16.

Salvation unattainable by   Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Saints

Created in Christ to.  Eph 2:10.

Exhorted to put on.  Col 3:12-14.

Are full of.  Ac 9:36.

Are zealous of.  Tit 2:14.

Should be furnished to all.  2Ti 3:17.

Should be rich in.  1Ti 6:18.

Should be careful to maintain.  Tit 3:8,14.

Should be established in.  2Th 2:17.

Should be fruitful in.  Col 1:10.

Should be perfect in.  Heb 13:21.

Should be prepared to all.  2Ti 2:21.

Should abound to all.  2Co 9:8.

Should be ready to all.  Tit 3:1.

Should manifest, with meekness.  Jas 3:13.

Should provoke each other.  Heb 10:24.

Should avoid ostentation in.  Mt 6:1-18.

Bring to the light their.  Joh 3:21.

Followed into rest by their.  Re 14:13.

 

Holy women should manifest   1Ti 2:10; 5:10.

God remembers   Ne 13:14; Heb 6:9,10.

Shall be brought into the judgment   Ec 12:14; 2Co 5:10.

In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith   Mt 25:34-40; Jas 2:14-20.

Ministers should

Be patterns of.  Tit 2:7.

Exhort to.  1Ti 6:17,18; Tit 3:1,8,14.

God is glorified by.  Joh 15:8.

Designed to lead others to glorify God.  Mt 5:16; 1Pe 2:12.

A blessing attends.  Jas 1:25.

The wicked reprobate to.  Tit 1:16.

Illustrated.  Joh 15:5.