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Samson And Delilah
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The Cup Of Trembling
The Lord speaks of a people who feel their need of righteousness and follow Christ seeking what He alone can supply. These are God’s elect people and Isaiah calls them to listen to the word of God. It is a fitting instruction. In this world the Lord’s people suffer at the hands of enemies who make them drink ‘the cup of trembling’. God’s purpose is to show us salvation in Christ, bring to an end the hurt of His church and gladden the hearts of those He calls ‘my people’ and ‘my nation’. An urgent cry The chapter divides into three sections. In verses 1-8 God promises salvation and deliverance to those He loves in Christ. In verses 9-16, God’s people cry to Him to…
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“My Gospel”
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...
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A Word In Season
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...
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Self-Sufficiency And Its Results
What wisdom have we sometimes seen in the saying of good John Newton: "Satan is a footpad; a footpad will not attack man in going to the bank, but in returning with his pockets full of money." This pithy observation seems applicable to the circumstance brought before us, of Israel's unholy alliance with the accursed nations, which proved to be a source of trouble to them. God had proved Himself faithful to His promise to Joshua, "There shall not any man be able to stand before Thee" (Josh. 1:5). Jericho and Ai, notwithstanding their determined resistance, had fallen before the victorious host of God's elect. A solemn service of thanksgiving had been held; the law of God, with its blessings and cursings, had been carefully…
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Judge Samson’s Battles
