_And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark_ THE ARK COMPLETED; OR, THE TERMINATION OF DEFINITE MORAL SERVICE I. THE TERMINATION OF AS ARDUOUS TASK. 1. This termination would be a relief to his physical energies. 2. This termination would be a relief to his mental anxi... [ Continue Reading ]
_For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth._ THE DIVINE THREAT OF DESTRUCTION I. VERY SOON TO BE EXECUTED. II. VERY MERCIFUL IN ITS COMMENCEMENT. III. VERY TERRIBLE IN ITS DESTRUCTION. “And every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth... [ Continue Reading ]
_Noah did according unto all that the Lord commanded him_ THE OBEDIENCE OF NOAH TO THE COMMANDS OF GOD I. IT WAS OBEDIENCE RENDERED UNDER THE MOST TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES. II. IT WAS OBEDIENCE RENDERED IN THE MOST ARDUOUS WORK. III. IT WAS OBEDIENCE RENDERED IN THE MOST HEROIC MANNER. (_J. S.Exell,... [ Continue Reading ]
_Because of the waters of the flood_ POPULAR REASONS FOR A RELIGIOUS LIFE There are many motives urging men to seek the safety of their souls. I. BECAUSE RELIGION IS COMMANDED. Some men are good _because _God requires moral rectitude from all His creatures, they feel it right to be pure. They wis... [ Continue Reading ]
_The same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened_ THE DELUGE; OR, THE JUDGMENTS OF GOD UPON THE SIN OF MAN I. THAT THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE DIVINE JUDGMENTS IS IMPORTANT, AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY NOTED AND REMEMBERED. 1. The chronology of Divine... [ Continue Reading ]
_And the Lord shut him in_ THE DOOR WAS SHUT I. IT TEACHES US, AS GOD IS THE AUTHOR SO IS HE THE FINISHER OF OUR WORK. God implants in the mother’s heart the desire to teach her children of Himself, but He must apply the instruction. Paul may plant and Apollos water, but God must give the increase... [ Continue Reading ]
_And the waters increased_ INCREASED AFFLICTION I. THAT AFFLICTION IS PROGRESSIVE IN ITS DEVELOPMENT AND SEVERITY. II. THAT INCREASED AFFLICTION IS THE CONTINUED AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE AND PUNISHMENT OF GOD. (_J. S. Exell, M. A._) THE JUDGMENT ON AN UNGODLY WORLD I. JUDGMENT THREATENED. II.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark_ THE ALMOST SOLITARY PRESERVATION OF A GOOD MAN FROM IMMINENT AND LONG-CONTINUED PERIL I. THEN MORAL GOODNESS IS SOMETIMES A SAFEGUARD FROM THE IMMINENT PERILS OF LIFE. II. THEN MORAL GOODNESS IS SIGNALLY HONOURED AND REWARDED BY G... [ Continue Reading ]