Genesis 31:1-9
Sweet thought! When we can trace all our mercies into God's gifts, and all events which concern us, into God's ordination. See Genesis 45:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sweet thought! When we can trace all our mercies into God's gifts, and all events which concern us, into God's ordination. See Genesis 45:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 13:22 CONTENTS After a servitude of many years, in the family of Laban, Jacob resolves to return to his own home. And to this measure he is prompted, not only by the unkind treatment of Laban and his sons, but still more by a divine direction. The circumstances of Jacob's departure, with... [ Continue Reading ]
Genesis 4:6... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 3:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this the Lord Jesus? See Genesis 48:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Precious, very precious, are the renewals of the first visions of God to his people. Jacob's Bethel was, no doubt, always dear to the Patriarch's remembrance. And Moses never forgot his Dweller in the bush. Exodus 3:2, compared with Deuteronomy 33:16. Reader! Do you know anything in your own experie... [ Continue Reading ]
And is not this the language of all gracious hearts, when divorced from the love of creature enjoyments: and when united by faith and love to the Lord Jesus? Psalms 45:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
Teraphim: probably images for worship. Judges 17:5; 1 Samuel 19:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe: the parting of graceless acquaintances is of this kind, in songs and merriment. But gracious souls, when the Lord in his providence calls upon them to separate, take leave of one another in prayer and mutual blessing. What a sweet instance we have of such, Acts 20:36. Reader! hath it never... [ Continue Reading ]
Job 33:15; Esther 6:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
What sorry gods must those be which are capable of being stolen, or hid away. For the contrast to this, see Psalms 146:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe the diligence with which Laban sought after his false gods. Reader! may it provoke you and me to a greater earnestness in seeking for the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom he hath sent. How charming Job's desire! Job 33:3. How delightful David's earnestness! Psalms 42:1. How encouraging t... [ Continue Reading ]
Is there nothing in those verses to prompt Ministers to watchfulness in their ministry; and servants to faithfulness in their service? Above all, doth not the Reader discover somewhat here to bring to his remembrance the unequalled ministry and service of the Lord Jesus? Was he not exposed for his s... [ Continue Reading ]
Leviticus 15:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
And are not all seals of the covenant in ordinances, like these stones, witnesses for or against the use, or abuse, of them?... [ Continue Reading ]
The heap of witness.... [ Continue Reading ]
Mizpah signifies a watch tower.... [ Continue Reading ]
No doubt in reference to the promised seed.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS In the perusal of this Chapter, methinks I would not have the Reader overlook the gracious interposition of God, in behalf of his servant Jacob, when Laban the Syrian pursued him in such determined anger. Rather than the poor servant should be injured by his unkind, and unnatural master,... [ Continue Reading ]