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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:15-22

1 Chronicles 16:15-22Be ye always mindful of His covenant The national covenantLearn:I.That God’s method of intercourse with men has ever been in the form of a covenant. Tayler Lewes says: “There is no religion without this idea of covenant with a personal God, and therefore all such views as those of Comte, Mill, and Spencer are, for all moral and religious purposes, wholly atheistical.”II. That this covenant method of intercourse with men displays the sovereign will and free grace of God... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:19-22

1 Chronicles 16:19-22He suffered no man to do them wrong.Evil-doing restrainedI. Here is the nearness and dearness of the saints unto God.II. Here is the great dancer to kings and states to deal with His saints otherwise than well.III. Here is the care and protection which God had over them, set and amplified.1. By the number and condition of the persons whom He defended.2. By what He did for them. (Thomas Goodwin.)Touch not Mine anointed:--Touch not Mine anointedI. The person whose the speech... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:23-24

1 Chronicles 16:23-24Declare His glory among the heathen.Declaring God’s gloryI. Declare among the heathen the glory of God’s perfections, that they may acknowledge Him as the true God.II. Declare the glory of His salvation, that they may accept Him as their only Redeemer.III. Declare the glory of His providence, that they may confide in Him as their faithful guardian.IV. Declare the glory of His word, that they may prize it as their chief treasure.V. Declare the glory of His service, that they... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:25

1 Chronicles 16:25He also is to be feared above all gods.The theology of The Old Testamentin the perusal of the Old Testament few sentiments more frequently meet our eye than comparisons between the great object of worship among the Jews and those imaginary deities to which the Gentiles in general paid adoration. This contrast pervades alike their doctrines of religion, their precepts of morality, and their hymns of thanks and praise. To the mind of a legislator, a judge, or a prophet of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:27

1 Chronicles 16:27; 1 Chronicles 16:29Glory and honour are in His presence.The beautiful placeApply this to the sanctuary.I. Beautified by God’s presence.II. Beautified by attractive services.1. Cheerful song.2. Freewill offerings.3. Spiritual fervour.III. Beautified by loyal attendants.1. Regular in attendance.2. Mindful of its interests.3. Obedient to its rules. (J. Wolfendale.)Religious worshipI. It is due to God.1. It is right.2. It is acceptable. Though not enriching, yet well pleasing to... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:28-29

1 Chronicles 16:28-29Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name.The claims of God to the worship and homage of His creaturesI. God is entitled to and claims the homage of His creatures.II. These claims are made upon us, his intelligent creatures.III. The worship and homage required elevates the man who pays it. (J. Robinson.)The glory which is due to JehovahThe whole preceptive part of the Bible is contained in this one command. Every being has a right and may justly claim to be regarded... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:29

1 Chronicles 16:27; 1 Chronicles 16:29Glory and honour are in His presence.The beautiful placeApply this to the sanctuary.I. Beautified by God’s presence.II. Beautified by attractive services.1. Cheerful song.2. Freewill offerings.3. Spiritual fervour.III. Beautified by loyal attendants.1. Regular in attendance.2. Mindful of its interests.3. Obedient to its rules. (J. Wolfendale.)Religious worshipI. It is due to God.1. It is right.2. It is acceptable. Though not enriching, yet well pleasing to... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:7

1Ch 16:7 Then on that day David delivered first [this psalm] to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Ver. 7. David delivered. ] David, "the sweet psalmist of Israel." 2Sa 23:1 read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:8

1Ch 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Ver. 8. Call upon his name. ] This psalm was sung in times of any great joy, as may be gathered from Isaiah 12:4 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:9-11

1Ch 16:9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Ver. 9-11], See Trapp on " Psa 105:1 " See Trapp on " Psa 105:2 " See Trapp on " Psa 105:3 " &c. read more

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