_And David made him houses in the city Of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God._ REMOVAL OF THE ARK, OR CARRYING ON THE WORK OF GOD I. Preparation for God’s work. 1. By personal sanctification. 2. By implicit obedience to God’s command. II. Hearty co-operation in god’s work. 1. Gaine... [ Continue Reading ]
_Sanctify yourselves._ PERSONAL HOLINESS ESSENTIAL TO SACRED SERVICE I. Personal holiness required in those who serve. 1. In heart. 2. In life. II. Personal holiness the pattern according to which we must serve (Ephesians 5:1). III. Personal holiness is the only condition on which we can serve... [ Continue Reading ]
_For that ye sought Him not after the due order._ SEEKING THE LORD There are historical details connected with these words which we wish you carefully to consider. David had prepared a place for the ark of God, which had been retained by the Philistines from the days of Eli; and for a long period h... [ Continue Reading ]
_And David made him houses in the city Of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God._ REMOVAL OF THE ARK, OR CARRYING ON THE WORK OF GOD I. Preparation for God’s work. 1. By personal sanctification. 2. By implicit obedience to God’s command. II. Hearty co-operation in god’s work. 1. Gaine... [ Continue Reading ]