The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 24:13
2 Samuel 24:13Now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me. Christians exhorted to consider what answer their ministers will have to return to God concerning themI. Christian ministers are the messengers of God, and sent on an important errand.1. They are sent of God.2. They are sent on an important errand.II. Ministers are to return an answer to Him that sendeth them.1. They are to return to their Master.2. They are to answer as to their own fidelity.3. They are likewise... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 24:1-25
2 Samuel 24:1-25Go, number Israel and Judah. David numbering the peopleI. The sin committed by David. It is possible that David dwelt with satisfaction upon the thought of his ample resources and numerous armies, and calculated that he was possessed of a power to repel aggression, and attempt fresh conquests. He may have forgotten that God alone, who had made him great, could preserve to him his greatness, and thence he may have longed to reckon up his forces, as though he could thence learn... read more