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Ps. 37:3. Trust xc.

I The duties marked out. "Trust ― do good. ― Trust in the Lord, in confidence in Him, that he will do for time and eternity, for us, whatever is according to his word. First. We are called away from trust or confidence in all improper objects. Idols ― Isa. 42:17. Men. Isa. 30:2,3. Mic. 7:5. Isa. 31:5. Jer. 9:/4. Self. Prov. 3:5. 28:26. Ezek. 16:15. 33:13. Riches Prov. 11:28. Ps. 62:10. Lies. Jer. 7:4,8. 28:15. ------------------- 2^nd. Express requirements to trust or confide in the the Lord. T― V.5. Ps. 40:4. 62:8. 115:9-11. 118:9,10. Prov. 3:5. Isa. 50:20. Jer. 49:11. ------------------------ 3.^rd He condescends to give encouraragements to trust in him. (1) Taking from Himself. Gen. 17:1. El Shaddai; God almighty, all sufficient. Exod. 6:3. -------------- Jehovah, The Rock of ages. Exod. 6:3. Isa. 26:4. -------------- Loving kindness, xc Ps. 36:7. -------------- His Name. Ps. 9:10. -------------- Truth & faithfulness. Ps. 89:33-35.

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Dominion. Acts 17:25. Rom. 11:36. (2.) 2 Cor. 5:18.

--------------------- (3.) Promises. Ps. 84:11,12.

--------------------- (4) Former mercies. Rom. 8:32. Ps. 22:4,5. ― -- --- ----- ---- --- ----- ---- --------------- 4.^th This trust shuold extend to all things x Gen. 28:20,21. Matt. 6:30,32. Ps. 121:5,8. Gen. 48:15. Spiritual Rom. 8:32. 2 Pet. 1:3.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- -------------------- 5th. Should extend to all times Ps. 62:8. Isa. 26:4. 50:10. ----------------------------------------------- Do good. By Matt. 22:17. Gal. 6:10. ―

------------------------------------------------ II The assurance given. This ^was more peculiar to the Jews. Temporal reward was held up more to them than to us ― -------------------- It is a promise, that God will take a especial care of those who trust in Him. He does not promise them preferment ― a palace ― Feasting xc. -- But Matt 6:34. 1 Tim 4:8.

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Remarks

Discharge of this duty, my friends, is what will give us [g] true contentment, and solid peace. Isa. 26:3. ------------------ ---------------------------------- Gen. 12:3.

― And in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessd. I. In what way would the families of earth be blessed in Abraham. ― --------------- II. What are the blessings, that who would come. ― ------------------- III. In what way are those blessings enjoyed by any of the families of earth. ― --------------------------- IV. The fulfilment of this promise. ― ----------------------------------------------------------

I This was not fulfilled in the person of Abraham. For he was not a law giver, an inventor, not a monarch, a genius, a philosopher, nor an author, nor a reformer beyond his own family. ―

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To some people, he was an occassion of punishment. Gen. 12:17. 20:4,18. Some he destroyed with sword Gen. 14:15. ― Not Abraham personally is evedent ― Gen. 22:18. 26:4. 28:14. ― ----------------- The Apostles Peter & Paul gave the interpretation. Acts 3:25. Gal. 3:16,28. Christ & all believers in Him.

--- ------ ------ ------ ------ --------------- II

Knowledge of truth. ―

Pardon. Acts 10:43.

Righteousness.

Peace.

Hope of salvation.

Justification is particularly mentioned Gal. 3:8. ------------- Effusions of the Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:13,14. Isa. 44:1. Zach. 2:28. -------------------- Adoption. Gal. 4:4,5.. There was a typical adoption Exod. 4:22,23.

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But children of the flesh are not the children of God. Rom 9:6-8. But true believers John 1:11-13.

III Faith in the Messiah. Not natural descent from Abraham. Matt. 3: Rom. 9:6. Rom. 2:28,29. ------------ John 1:12,13. Rom. 3: What is this faith? It is a submission to the Messiah, upon the testimony of God, the Father. Rom. 10:3,4. ---------------

IV This promise is fulfilled, in the blessings of salvation, being received and enjoyed by any of the families of earth. "All? Not every, but some of All. even every one that is sanctified. Gal. 3:8,9. ------------------------ In view of this same Saviour Abel ― Enoch ― Noah ― Abraham xc. and the

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Jews, who had the circumcission of the heart. -------------- When a door of faith was not only open to the gentiles, but many of them believed to the saving of their souls. Isa. 11:10. 42:1,6. Matt. 12:18. Isa. 49:6. 56:6,8. John 10:16. Ezek. 47:22. Mal. 1:11. --------------- see Matt. 4:25. Acts 2:5,9,15,45. 5:14. ------------------------------- Now that the Angel with the everlasting gospel, is flying Rev. 14:6. --------------------- But when Mal. 1:14. shall be fulfilled, and Rev. 7:9. then indeed shall all the families of earth be blessed. ------------------------- Remarks.

Through this ancient promise, we should to Jesus. ------------ We should be anxious to secure the blssings to ourselves, and our ---------------- And to our children.

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We should be willing to aid in the extention if this blessing to the familys of earth. ------ -- ------------------ ---------------- Gen. 49:10. Sceptre shall not depart from Judah xc. Contents of context ― ------------------ Sceptre; Shevet; rod, staff. vs. 16,28. tribe. ------------------- Law-giver; Mechokek; a Judge, or magistrate. -------------------- Shiloh; Different rendering, but all agree with the Messiah. Kimchi. "his Son. Judah's. that famous. -------------- Onkelos. "Whose it is." i.e. the Kingdom. Ezek. 21:27. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- "To whom gifts belong," or "shall be brought." Ps. 72:10,15. ------------------ "Quiet, Peaceable, prosperous." Isa. 9:6. Prince of peace. --------------------- The meaning of the text then is, That Judah should continue a distinct tribe, having magis, trates, untill Messiah come, and unto him shall be the gathering of the People. I. Part. Messiah has Come. ------- II. Prt. There has been, & will, a gathering unto him. --------------- III. Part. Through what agency & instrumentality.

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I. Part.

This we christians believe May the Jews soon believe it.

II Part.

Gathering; returning to God through Him. --------------- There has been and probably, will be, the gathering of persecuton, and there will be the gathering of sinners to be judged. ― ------------------- But this gathering is evidently coming to Him, as the Prince of Peace; Mediator, Prophet, Priest, King. ― We may view as the language of Ancient Prophecy - Isa. 11:10 - 13. 2:/11,5. Mic. 4:5,2. Isa. 62:1-5. Ezek. 37:25. Hos. 3:4,5. Zech. 13:6. Jam. 12:1,4. Of historical facts. Churches in the days of Apostles. Roman empire become Christian Converts in Britain & America. Missions. Converted Jews. Of later Prophecy. Mark 13:10. Rev. 14:6-8. 15:4.

--- ---- ---- -------------------------------------------- Prt III. Spirit. Ezek. 37:14. 36:25,26. Zech. 12:/10-14.

Ministry. Isa. 62:1,2. 2 Cor. 5:18. Col. 1:28.

Church - Ezek. 36:37. Isa. 66:7. Rev. 22:17.

Instrumentality

Written word.

Ps. 119:8. 138:2. Rom. 15:4. John 17:17. ------------------------------------------------------------- Let us rejoice, that Messiah is come. ------------ ----------- How dangerous to refuse Him. ------------ ---------- ----------- Let us hasten to Him, for he calls.

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1 Kings 18:21. This is addressed to the undecided in religion.

I The objects between which, this indicission exist. God & Baal ― Christ & the devil ― Sin & holiness

Proposes that we should enter his service	Satan that we shouls con-tinue in his.

some persons undecided.

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -------------------- II The unreasonableness of indicission. Contrary to practice in other things. ― Parent, that wants an occupation for his child ― ― Husband man ― ― Merchant ― The sick ― ― Emigrant ― Capitalist ― Do they remain undecided? ―

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ------------ Contrary to your judgement this case. You say the service of God is good ― In some of the cases, which you have decided, it was doubtful, which was best. ― ------------------------- Contrary to your desire for a peaceful death. ― Num. 23:10. --------------------- ― to your desire for heaven.

--------------------------------------------------------- III Criminality, of inexcuseableness. Contradicts that command of God. Josh. 24:15. Choose ye this day ― ---------- Motives are set before you taken from Heaven ― Eearth ― Hill ----------------. Christ has sent his servants. ―

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For the Spirit is come. --------------- God has a right to our services. ---------------- Your a deciding against?

-------------------------------------------------------- IV The condemnation of the undecided will be just. God has called. ― Prov. 1:24-26. ------------- Frequently called. ― --------------- Those, who have had less priveleges, will rise in Judgement. Matt. 11:20-24. ---------------------- Worldling's disscission will condemn you. ― ------------------------------------------------ O, then how long? 1.^th Stupid professors. Rev. 3:15. 2 Cor. 6:14. ------------------------ 2^nd Ye, who neglect duties, through pride, carelessness, or unbelief. Matt. 6:24. 12:30. Gen 47 24:49. ------------------------- 3.^rd Awakened, or convinced sinners. ----------------------------------