2 Chronicles 36:15 I. Prophecy is as old as the Hebrew nation itself, and indeed far older. The life of the nation begins with the age of Moses, but Moses in his writings leads us back to the fountain-head of man's history, and shows us the first dawn of the Divine revelation, breaking through the... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Chronicles 36:16 These words contain three facts, and each one is of the greatest importance. (1) That there was at least, at one time a remedy. (2) That the remedy went on, and might have been used, for a very long period. (3) That there came a time when the remedy ceased. I. All life is remedy... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Chronicles 36:22 I. The name of Cyrus, the point of the compass indicative of his birthplace, and the direction of his march upon Babylon are distinctly foretold. II. Isaiah describes with remarkable accuracy the personal character of Cyrus. His warlike spirit, his towering ambition, the rapidit... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Chronicles 36:23 I. The Israelites were to build a material temple. II. Though we may best seek God in His house, we may find Him everywhere. III. God's truest temple is the upright heart and pure. IV. In striving to hallow in our own mortal bodies a temple for God's habitation, we shall be jo... [ Continue Reading ]