"Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod" or, "The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes" by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London. "I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for You are the one who has done this!" Psalm 39:9 (A Christian with an Olive Leaf in his mouth, when he is under the greatest afflictions,... Read More
A. FACT OF DIVINE GUIDANCE 1. What is meant by “divine guidance?” The leading of God in the personal life and experience of man 2. Concerning the possibility of knowing the will of God, what may be seen from: (1) Col. 1:9? That we should know the will of God in all wisdom and spiritual understanding... Read More
A. GOD’S COMPLAINT 1. In Zeph. 1:4-6 God complains about three classes of people. Point out these classes and suggest an illustrative example for each: (1) “Them that are turned back from the Lord,” e. g., such as those who: a. Draw back from God, Heb. 10:38 b. Turn away from God, Heb. 12:25 c. Fall... Read More
True (228) (alethinos from alethes = true, one who cannot lie) is an adjective which pertains to being in accordance with historical fact - genuine, real, true, valid, trustworthy (worthy of confidence, dependable). Alethinos describes that which has not only the name and resemblance, but the real n... Read More
Jacob departs secretly. (1-21) Laban pursues Jacob. (23-35) Jacob's complaint of Laban's conduct. (36-42) Their covenant at Galeed. (43-55) Verses 1-21: The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while (what are called) the great events of states and kingdoms at that period, are not me... Read More
Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod - Part 1
Study Notes - Divine Guidance
Study Notes - Seeking God
True (adjective) (228) alethinos
Genesis, Chapter 31