_And David assembled all the princes of Israel._ DAVID’S ADDRESS TO THE PRINCES I. The attitude which David assumed. II. The Spirit which David manifested. III. The ambition which David cherished. IV. The confession which David makes. (_J. Wolfendale._) THE TESTIMONY OF A NOBLE LIFE I. In his... [ Continue Reading ]
_And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father._ GOD’S RELATION TO HUMAN LIFE Learn-- I. That our life is exposed to God’s inspection. II. That our service to God should spring from sincere motives. III. That our welfare depends upon our conduct towards God. (_J. Wolfendale._) THE... [ Continue Reading ]
_Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch._ PATTERNS Some men can only give outlines, hints, suggestions, patterns. These men are of great consequence and value in the education of the human mind. A hint may be a stimulus. Let it not be supposed that men are doing nothing for th... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord made me understand in writing by His hand upon me._ THE LIBERTY OF PROPHESYING David not only made preparation for the building of the temple by collecting material, but he gave to Solomon definite directions for completing the erection and constructing the sacred vessels, and in doing t... [ Continue Reading ]
_And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father._ GOD’S RELATION TO HUMAN LIFE Learn-- I. That our life is exposed to God’s inspection. II. That our service to God should spring from sincere motives. III. That our welfare depends upon our conduct towards God. (_J. Wolfendale._) THE... [ Continue Reading ]