CONTENTS The subject of the divine laws is continued through this Chapter. Moses under GOD'S authority, points out the unblemished state required of the animals to be offered in sacrifice; of the punishment of idolaters: of controversies in judgment: of the election of a king; and of special duties... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, how tenacious the LORD GOD was of his people's faithfulness, and how exemplary the punishment of idolatry. Oh! that many in the present hour, who are tempting the Israel of GOD by apostacy, would lay this to heart. 2 Timothy 3:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
The apostle Paul from the case of the presumptuous man here noticed, takes occasion to draw a very striking inference in his Epistle to the Hebrews, in those who tread underfoot the SON of GOD, and count the blood of the covenant an unholy thing, and are guilty of doing despite to the SPIRIT of grac... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD foreseeing what Israel would do, makes a provision for their conduct. But as GOD was their king, the very idea of desiring another was rebellious. See 1 Samuel 12:1; Hosea 8:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! is there not somewhat here which hath an eye to JESUS? Is he not of our brethren? Is he not indeed our king? Zechariah 9:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
JESUS chose the humblest of animals when he rode triumphant to the temple. Matthew 21:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Solomon's transgression of this precept cost him very dear. 1 Kings 11:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, it was not enough to have it written for him, he must do it with his own hand: and the highest honour be could arrive at, was the sacred employment here enjoined him. But this was not all. Writing it was not enough, he was to meditate therein. Reader! in how many families is the word of GOD... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS BLESSED JESUS! thou art the unblemished spotless offering of my soul, and while I desire of thine own, O my GOD, to bring the best and choicest offerings, in token that all I am, and all I have is thine: it is JESUS himself, my sin-offering, my only righteousness, with which I would com... [ Continue Reading ]