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-Give thanks to God for many good things we enjoy and daily blessings. -Pray the Lord would supply the needs of those in the congregation at Westminster and guide us as we help those destitute and suffering. Especially those we have met in the pandemic (Numbers 6.24-26.) Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily Readings Preface - Samuel dieth: David goeth to Paran. The characters of Nabal and Abigail. David sendeth a message to Nabal. Provoked by Nabal's churlish answer, he setteth forth to destroy him. Abigail is informed thereof: she meeteth David with a present, and entreateth his pardon. David blesseth God and her for so timely an interposition, and dismisseth her courtously. Nabal, stricken with her relation of the matter, dieth. David again blesseth God, and marrieth Abigail and Ahinoam. His wife Michal is given to Phalti. 1 Samuel 25 Preface - The Corinthians are reproved for bringing their controversies before heathen judges, which they ought to decide among themselves. There would be no occasion for lawsuits, if men acted up to the principles of the gospel, which exclude from the kingdom of God all notorious transgressors of the moral law. All lawful things are not expedient; but fornication is a gross offence against our bodies, which are members of Christ, temples of the Holy Ghost, and not our own to dispose of otherwise than to God's glory. 1 Corinthians 6 A Puritans Catechism Q64 - What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? A - The tenth commandment forbids all discontentment with our own estate, envying or grieving at the good of our neighbour, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings Precious Bible He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. - Isaiah 40 v 11 I shall never forget the story of a little girl in Belfast, in Ireland. She was at a Sabbath School, and gained a Bible as a prize for her good conduct. It became to her a treasure indeed. She was fed out of it. Her parents were wicked. She often read to them, but they became worse and worse. This broke Eliza's heart. She took to her bed and never rose again. She desired to see her teacher. When he came he said, 'You are not without a companion, my dear child,' taking up her Bible. 'No,' she replied - 'Precious Bible! what a treasure Does the Word of God afford! All I want for life or pleasure, Food and med'cine, shield and sword. Let the world account me poor, Having this I ask no more.' She had scarcely repeated the lines when she hung back her head and died. Beloved children, this is the way Jesus feeds His flock. He is a tender, constant, Almighty Shepherd. If you become His flock, He will feed you all the way to glory.
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-Give thanks to God that we are part of a global church made up of true Christians across the world. -Give thanks to God for the freedoms we have to share the Gospel in England and pray that it may continue. -Pray for missionaries across the world who are seeking to preach the Gospel and establish a faithful church. -Pray for those in persecuted countries who have to meet in secret. Even those who are now in prison for their faith. Give thanks to God that we are part of a global church made up of true Christians across the world. Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) (Thursday lunch hour) - Scripture reading: - Psalm 103 Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily readings Preface - David in a cave at En-gedi cutteth off Saul's skirt, but spareth his life: he urgeth this as a proof of his innocency. Saul acknowledgeth his fault, taketh on oath of David, and departeth. 1 Samuel 24 Preface - Paul reproveth a scandalous incest committed and protected from censue in the church at Corinth; and by his authority in Christ excommunicateth the offender. The necessity of purging out the old leaven. Christians guilty of notorious crimes are not to be consorted with 1 Corinthians 5 A Puritans Catechism Q63 - Which is the tenth commandment? A - The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbour's Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings Sanctified understanding Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. - Psalm 119 v 98 A sanctified understanding is worth all the godless wisdom of earth and of hell. What fools the wisest of natural men appear when they die. Remember that, if you be joined to Christ, you will recieve the 'spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.' Prayer
-Give thanks to God for the Bible, its inspiration and preservation for us to read it today. (2 Timothy 3.16, Proverbs 30.5.) -Give thanks to God that we have easy access to the Scripture in English, in our mother tongue. -Pray the Lord would bless us as we study the bible through the ministry this coming year. That as we work through a book of the Bible the Lord would continue to help us to grasp God's truth. -Pray for the Lunchtime outreach service and those who attend; pray that more from the offices nearby and Christians who commute are able to join us. Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily readings Preface - The Philistines fight against Keilah; David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, smiteth them, and saveth Keilah. Saul purposeth to besiege him at Kellah. God sheweth him of Saul's coming and the treachery of th eKeilites. He escapeth to Ziph, whither Jonathan cometh and comforteth him. The Ziphites discover him to Saul, who pursueth him closely in Maon, but is called off by an invasion of the Philistines. David dwelleth at En-gedi. 1 Samuel 23 Preface - Paul declareth his unwearied zeal and integrity in preaching the gospel; so that if any see not the truth of it, it must be owing to their corrupt hearts, not to want of clear light. The weakness and sufferings he was exposed to redounded to the praise of God's power. That which animated him in undergoing them for the Church's sake was the assurance fo a more exceeding and eternal reward. 1 Corinthians 4 A Puritans Catechism Q62 - What is required in the ninth commandment? A - The ninth commandment requires the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbour's good name, especially in witness-bearing. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings Lovest thou me more than these So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. - John 21 v 15 Take heed what you love. Love what Jesus loved. Love not the world. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Love not money; it is the root of all evil. Love Jesus. Forgiven much, love much. Love God; He is worthy of all the love. Love the brethren; make them the chosen friends of your soul. Prayer
- Give thanks to God for those who have recently recovered from sickness. - Pray for those who are sick or receiving treatment in our congregation. - Pray that we each would walk close to God, putting off sins that easily beset us and that we would daily give thanks for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (1. John 1.3; Hebrews 12.1; 1 Thes 5.16.) Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily Readings 21:-Preface - David cometh to Nob, and obtaineth of Ahimelech hallowed bread: Doeg is present. David asketh for a sword, and receiveth the sword of Goliath. He fleeth to Gath, where to save his life he feigneth himself mad. 22:-Preface - David's kindred and others resort unto him at Adullam. At Mizpeh he commendeth his parents to the protection of the king of Moab. Admonished by Gad he removeth to Hareth. Saul complaineth of the unfaithfulness of his servants. Doeg accuseth Ahimelech. Ahimelech is sent for with the priests, and answereth the charge. The footmen refusing to slay the priests at the king's command, Doeg executeth it: their city Nob is destroyed. Abiathar escaping bringeth David the news. 1 Samuel 21-22 Preface - Paul sheweth that he could not instruct the Corinthians in the higher doctrines of Christianity because of their carnal mind; this state of mind revealed itself in their factions. The most eminent preachers of the gospel are but instruments employed by God in building his church. Paul hath laid the only true foundation, Christ Jesus; and others must take heed what they build thereon. Christians are God's temple, not to be defiled. Worldly wisdom is foolishness with God. They that are Christ's must not glory men. 1 Corinthians 3 A Puritans Catechism Q61 - Which is the ninth commandment? A - The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. - 1 Thessalonians 4 v 7 If you have truly joined yourself to Christ, you will never aim at less than complete holiness. It is told of a true child of God, that, in his agonising struggles after holiness, he would often lie upon the ground and cry, 'Lord, give me up to sickness, give me up to suffering, give me up to death, but give me not up to any sin.' If you have indeed joined yourself to Christ, you will have the same desire after universal holiness. 'Let not any iniquity have dominion over me.' 'Quicken Thou me in Thy way.' Prayer
-Give thanks to God for those who have recently recovered from sickness. -Pray for those who are sick or receiving treatment in our congregation. -Pray that we each would walk close to God, putting off sins that easily beset us and that we would daily give thanks for our Lord and Savioour Jesus Christ. (1. John 1.3; Hebrews 12.1; 1 Thes 5.16.) Church Services Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online Via Facebook) Outreach/Witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily readings Preface - David consulteth with Jonathan how to provide for his safety. The friendly league between them confirmed by oath. They agree upon a token. David absenting himself from the king's table is excused by Jonathan; Saul being enraged seeketh to kill Jonathan. Jonathan informeth David of his danger by the token agreed on. The two friends take a loving leave of each other. 1 Samuel 20 Preface - Paul declareth that he did not use human learning and eloquence in preaching the gospel to his converts, that their faith, being built on the testimony of the spirit, and miracles, might be solely ascribed to God. The gospel doth contain God's wise, but secret, counsel for bringing me to glory; which no natural abilities could discover, but the spirit of God only, by which it was revealed to the apostles. Upon this account both the doctrine and its teachers are held in disesteem by the mere natural man, who is not duly qualified to judge of and discern them. 1 Corinthians 2 A Puritans Catechism Q61 - Which is the ninth commandment? A - The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings Sin confessed and cleaned If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1 v 9 I am persuaded that I ought to confess my sins more. I think I ought to confess sin the moment I see it to be sin; whether I am in company, or in study, or even preaching, the soul ought to cast a glance of abhorrence at the sin. If I go on with the duty, leaving the sin unconfessed, I go on with a burdened conscience, and add sin to sin. I think I ought at certain times of the day - my best times - say, after breakfast and after tea - to confess solemnly the sins of the previous hours, and to seek their complete remission. Prayer
- God thanks to God for His character, perfect, unchangeable, the same yesterday today and forever. - Give thanks to God that we can meet in the church and have fellowship with one another. - Pray the Lord would grant the preaching of his word power and clarity, and thee are ready ears to hear and believe it. (2 Thes. 3.1.) - Pray we would be granted faithful ministry and good spiritual food from God's Word. (1 Peter 2.2.) Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily Reading Preface - Jonathan discloseth to David his father's purpose to kill him. He persuadeth his father to a reconciliation. Saul, jealous of David's good success in a new war, again seeketh to slay him; he saveth himself by flight. Saul's messengers come to David's house to slay him; Michal favoureth his escape, and deceiveth her father by an image in the bed. David cometh to Samuel to Naioth; he is pursued; the spirit of prophecy cometh upon Saul's messengers, and upon Saul. 1 Samuel 19 Preface - After saluting the church at Corinth, and thanking God for his grace toward them, Paul exhorteth them to unity, and reproveth their dissensions. The plain doctrine of the gospel, however foolish in the eyes of the world, is the power and wisdom of God to the salvation of believers. God, to take away human boasting, hath not called the wise, the mighty, the noble; but the foolish, the weak, the despised among men. Christ is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1 A Puritans Catechism Q60 - What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? A - The eighth commandment forbids whatever does, or may unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbour's wealth or outward estate. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings A vessel unto honour If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 2 Timothy 2 v 21 I often pray, Lord, make me as holy as a pardoned sinner can be made. Prayer
-Give thanks to God that we have good news of salvation to tell that the repentant sinner might have everlasting life through Jesus Christ. (John 3.16.) -Pray the Lord would bless the Gospel outreach by the church in Westminster. Both on Saturday mornings and at services. -Pray the Lord would work in the contacts we have made both on Saturday mornings and at services; through personal conversations and online contacts. Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily readings Preface - Jonathan loveth David. David's wise conduct ingratiateth him with the people, and with Saul's servants. The women's song in honour of his victory exciteth Saul's envy; who in his fury seeketh to kill him. Saul feareth David for his wisdom and good success. He promiseth him his eldest daughter by way of a snare, but giveth her to another. He promiseth him Michal his younger daughter. Saul setteth his servants to persuade David to be the King's son in law upon condition of bringing a hundred foreskins of the Philistines; David bringeth two hundred, and hath Michal given him to wife. Saul's hatred increaseth, and David's glory. 1 Samuel 18 Preface - Paul commendeth Phebe to the Christians at Rome, and sendeth salutations to many by name. He warneth them to take heed of those who cause divisions and offences. After sundry salutation, he concludeth with praise to God. Romans 16 A Puritans Catechism Q59 - Which is the eighth commandment? A - The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings A lie of Satan Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. - 1 Corinthians 10 v 12 I am tempted to think that I am now an established Christian - that I have overcome this or that lust so long, that I have got into the habit of the opposite grace - so that there is no fear. I may venture very near the temptation - nearer than other men. This is the lie of Satan. I might as well speak of gunpowder getting by habit a power of resisting fire, so as not to catch the spark. As long as powder is wet it resists the spark; but when it becomes dry it is ready to explode at the first touch. As long as the Spirit dwells in my heart He deadens me to sin, so that, if lawfully called through temptation, I may reckon upon God carrying me through. But when the Spirit leaves me I am like dry gunpowder. O for a sense of this! Prayer
-Give thanks to God for many good things we enjoy and daily blessings. -Pray the Lord would supply the needs of those in the congregation at Westminster and guide us as we help those destitute and suffering. Especially those we have met in the pandemic. (Numbers 6.24-26.) Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily Reading Preface - The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being drawn out to battle, Goliath cometh forward with a proud challenge. David, sent by his father to the army to visit his brethren, heareth the challenge, and expresseth indignation thereat. Eliab his eldest brother childeth him. His words cause him to be brought before Saul, he accepteth the challenge, and sheweth the grounds of his confidence. He refuseth Saul's armour, and armed only with a sling and a stone slayeth the giant. The Philistines are routed. David bringeth back the head of Goliath. Saul enquireth and taketh notice of him. 1 Samuel 17 Preface - We ought, in condescension to the weak, to give up our own will for our neighbour's good, after the example of Christ. The intent of the scriptures. Paul prayeth for unanimity among Christians, exhorteth to receive one the other, as Christ did all, both Jews and Gentiles; and wisheth them all joy, peace, and hope. He apologiseth for his freedom in admonishing them, as he was the apostle of the Gentiles; and sheweth the success and extensiveness of his labours. He excuseth his not coming to them before, and promiseth them a visit on his return from Jerusalem. He requesteth their prayers. Romans 15 A Puritans Catechism Q58 - What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? A - The seventh commandment forbids all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings Satan's objections answered And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? - Zechariah 3 v 2 If any man sin we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. Christ is the advocate of every one He saves, and not only is He an advocate after conversion, but before, and throughout conversion. He answers Satan's objections. There are two arguments here by which He answers Satan. The first is the free election of God. Jerusalem was the chief city in the world for wickedness. They had sinned against light, against love, against long-suffering mercy. Yet Christ chose it. He might say, Grant that it is the chief of wicketness, yet God hath chosen it. Grant that that sould is the chief of sinners, yet the Lord is sovereign. 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.' This is the argument of Christ. Is it not strange that the very argument which troubles souls i sthe one which Christ uses as the reason why you should be saved? Let Satan say, you have sinned against light, against conviction, against love. Still, 'the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem refuke thee; is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?' This shuts Satan's mouth - this is an argument which he cannot answer. The second argument Christ employs is, the brand is already plucked out of the fire. Christ here says, whatever that sinner may have been, he is now plucked out of the fire. And thus all Satan's arguments are urged in vain. Prayer
-Give thanks to God that we are part of a global church made up of true Christians across the world. -Give thanks to God for the freedoms we have to share the Gospel in England and pray that it may continue. -Pray for missionaries across the world who are seeking to preach the Gospel and establish a faithful church. -Pray for those in persecuted countries who have to meet in secret. Even those who are now in prison for their faith. Give thanks to God that we are part of a global church made up of true Christians across the world. Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook (Thursday) scripture reading - Genesis 28 v 10-17 Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily reading Preface - Samuel by God's direction goeth to Bethlehem under pretence of a sacrifice. Jesse's seven sons pass before him, but are not approved by God. David is sent for, approved, and anointed. An evil spirit troubleth Saul, who by the advice of his servants sendeth for David, and is relieved by his music. 1 Samuel 16 Preface - Directions to treat a weak brother kindly, and not to despise or censure one another in matters of indifference. Christ's right to our best services, whether we live or die. We must all be answerable for our respective conduct at his judgment seat. We must be careful not to use our Christian liberty to the hurt or offence of tender consciences. Romans 14 A Puritans Catechism Q57 - Which is the seventh commandment? A - The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotional Readings The believer's prayer for divine teaching Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119 v 18 The law of God here spoken of is the Bible. In the days of David, the Law, or the Five Books of Moses, formed the greater part of the Bible, and so the whole was often called the Law. So, in the first verse, 'His delight is in the law of the Lord.' At verse 97 he says, 'O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.' And here, 'Open thou mine eyes.' The wondrous things seem to be the great things of an eternal world. David had looked on the wonders of this world - he had turned his enquiring eyes upon the wonders of nature, sun, moon and starts, mountains, trees, and rivers. He had seen many of the wonders of art; but now, he wanted to see the spiritual wonders contained in the Bible. He wanted to know about God Himself in all His majesty, purity, and grace. He wanted to learn the way of salvation by a crucified Redeemer, and the glory that is to follow. These were the wondrous things David wanted to see. 'Open mine eyes.' - David was not blind - his eye was not dim. He could read the Bible from end to end, and yet he felt that he needed more light. He felt that he needed to see deeper, to have eyes of his understanding opened. He felt that if he had nothing but his own eyes and natural understanding, he would not discover the wonders which he panted to see. He wanted Divine teaching - the eye salve of the spirit; and therefore he would not open the Bible without this prayer, 'Open Thou mine eyes. Prayer
-Give thanks to God for the Bible, its inspiration and preservation for us to read it today. (2 Timothy 3.16, Proverbs 30.5.) -Give thanks to God that we have easy access to the Scripture in English, in our mother tongue. -Pray the Lord would bless us as we study the Bible through the ministry this coming year. That as we work through a ook of the Bible the Lord would continue to help us to grasp God's truth. -Pray for the Lunchtime outreach service and those who attend; pray that more from the offices nearby and Christians who commute are able to join us. Church Services Sermons Sunday morning at 11:00am in church (also available online via Facebook) Sunday evening at 6:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7:00pm - this week online via zoom Lunch hour service Thursday afternoon between 1:00pm and 1:30pm in church (also available online via Facebook) Outreach/witnessing Saturday morning at Victoria Street (outside the big Boots store) for 10:30am (across the road from Town Hall - No. 64). Afterwards we go back to church for prayer. Daily Reading Preface - Saul is sent to destroy Amalek. He favoureth the Kenites: smiteth the Amalekites: but spareth Agog and the best of the spoil. His disobedience displeaseth the Lord. Samuel denounceth unto him God's rejection of him. Saul's fruitless humiliation. Samuel cutteth Agag in pieces. He and Saul part, and meet no more. 1 Samuel 15 Preface - Subjection to magistrates enforced. We must render to all their dues: only love is a debt we must always owe, and virtually containeth the whole law. Rioting, drunkness, and other works of darkness, must be put away, as much out of season under the gospel. Romans 13 A Puritans Catechism Q56 - What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? A - The sixth commandment forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatever tends to it. Robert Murray M'Cheyne - God Makes A Path - Daily Devotionals Transformed And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth. - Genesis 7 vs 7-8 All the beasts entered in. There came a lion and a lioness - they, too, entered in. And then there came in the tall cattle; there came a camel-leopard, with its long majestic neck bent down - it, too, entered in. And then came the birds, the eagle that loves to soar aloft in the sky, and feed upon its prey - it, too entered in. And then the creeping things, there came a serpent, and perhaps, Noah might say when he saw them creeping along the ground, 'These will bit us' - but they, too, entered in. So, brethren, it is true that all kinds of sinners may enter in. And it is sweet to see what a change came over them when they entered in. The lion lay down beside the lamb, and the leopard beside the kid. So it is with those that came to Christ. The lion-like nature is changed into the gentle nature of the lamb - the proud man is mad humble. 'If any man be in Christ Jesus he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.' |
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