CONTENTS This chapter contains the account of the offerings of the princes of Israel, at the dedication of the tabernacle, and of the altar. It is rendered the more remarkable, in that it relates the gracious condescension of GOD, in speaking to Moses from the mercy seat.... [ Continue Reading ]
The gospel of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, serves to explain the cause and origin of this free-will offering of the princes, when it tells us that it is GOD which worketh in us, both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
If, as some suppose, these waggons were for the purpose of carrying the tabernacle furniture, from place to place; doth it not serve to teach that everything on earth, even ordinances and temple service are moveable things in GOD'S house. None but JESUS is a lasting mercy. Sweet LORD! it is thy pecu... [ Continue Reading ]
What a gracious GOD is Israel's GOD, who accepteth according to that a man hath, if there be a willing mind. 2 Corinthians 8:12. But Reader! never forget that the acceptance of our poor gifts, pre-supposeth the acceptance of our persons; and both in JESUS only. Ephesians 1:6. It is said of Abel that... [ Continue Reading ]
I only detain the Reader to remark in the perusal of these verses, the striking difference in the sons of Kohath, to that of the others. Upon their bare shoulders their burden was to be borne; no doubt by way of intimating the preciousness of the treasure they carried. Nothing is holy enough to bear... [ Continue Reading ]
If I avoid detaining the Reader, while going over these many verses, it is not because any or either of them is uninteresting; but, because, in the Poor Man's Commentary I am studying to compress all I can, within the smallest compass. Indeed, but for this, I should detain the Reader to observe to h... [ Continue Reading ]
Here would I desire the Reader to pause, and to remark with me, the gracious goodness and wonderful condescension of our GOD. What a proof was this in speaking from the mercy seat, that GOD hears prayers, and answers them. But while this becomes so truly encouraging to the people of GOD in all ages... [ Continue Reading ]