"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
Turned aside (1578) (ekklino from ek = out, out from + klíno = incline, bend, turn aside or away) basically means to lean in the wrong direction, to bend out of the regular line, to bend away. It means to stir clear of, stay away from, avoid. It means to turn aside or deviate from the right way or c... Read More
Turned aside (1578) (ekklino from ek = out, out from + klíno = incline, bend, turn aside or away) basically means to lean in the wrong direction, to bend out of the regular line, to bend away. It means to stir clear of, stay away from, avoid. It means to turn aside or deviate from the right way or c... Read More
Holding fast (472) (antechomai from antí = against or opposite to + écho = hold) means literally to hold one's self against, the primary sense being to keep one's self directly opposite someone or something. It conveys the sense of cleaving to, strongly adhering to or holding firmly (in context to t... 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
Avoid (1578) ekklino
Eschew (1578) ekklino
Hold fast (firmly) (472) antechomai
True (adjective) (228) alethinos
Genesis, Chapter 31