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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 15: Retribution and Revenge
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 14: The Counsels of Men
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 13: God’s Symmetrical Tapestry
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 12: Idolatry
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 11: Narcissistic Vanity
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 10: Inquiring of the LORD
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Tag Archives: mercy
The Prophetic Symbolism of the Rainbow
Ezekiel 1:1, 26-28 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and … Continue reading
A Precept of Duty & A Promise of Payment
Proverbs 3:9, 10; Proverbs 11:25 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. The liberal soul shall … Continue reading
God’s Animal Rights Legislation
Deuteronomy 22:6,7 If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine & Practice
Tagged animal rights, commandments, compassion, conservation, humanity, mercy
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Christian Duty in a Time of National Distress
Joel 2:11,12; Daniel 9:3-6,19 The day of the Lord is very terrible; and who can abide it? Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged confession of sin, fasting, humiliation, judgments, mercy, pestilence, prayer
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The Dark Places of the Earth, Past & Present
Psalm 74:20 The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty. JOHN HAMBLETON (1820-1889): Heathenism is cruel. It is not changed in character since the days when parents made their children to pass through fire to … Continue reading
Posted in Bible: Inspiration & Authority
Tagged Bible, Christianity, cruelty, darkness, gospel, heathenism, Islam, justice, light, mercy, oppression, truth
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God’s Delights
Proverbs 11:20; Psalm 147:11; Jeremiah 9:24 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those … Continue reading
Trusting Our Lord’s Wisdom & Mercy Under the Rod
2 Samuel 24:1-4, 8-14 The anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was with … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged afflictions, chastening, faith, king David, mercy, rod, wisdom
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Lesson 4 From the Life of Lot: Lot’s Flight From Sodom Into Zoar
Genesis 19:16-25, 29 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons from the Life of Lot
Tagged answers to prayer, effectual prayer, eternal security, grace, mercy, prayer, preservation of the saints
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The Tender Mercies of the Wicked
Proverbs 12:10; Psalm 74:20 The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. For the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty. WILLIAM ARNOT (1808-1875): Cruelty is a characteristic of the wicked in general. ADAM CLARKE … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Warfare, Opposition
Tagged afflictions, Christ, cruel, cruelty, mercies, mercy, persecution, persecutors, tender, wicked
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A Reason for Thankfulness: God’s Enduring Mercy & Goodness
Psalm 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Editor’s Note: The phrase “for He is good; his mercy endureth forever,” is found 10 times in the Old Testament, counting Jeremiah … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged attributes of God, everlasting, goodness, mercy, Thankfulness
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