_Take the sum of all the congregation._ DIVINE ENUMERATION God is a God of numbers. He is always numbering. He may number to find out who are present, but in numbering to find out who are present He soon comes to know who are absent. He knows the total number, but it is not enough for Him to know t... [ Continue Reading ]
_The earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up._ SOLEMN MONITORS AGAINST SIN Sin and infamy cling to families long after the actors have passed away. Parents ought to strive above all to leave to their children the heritage of a good name. Sin and infamy are long lived; as in the verse of our... [ Continue Reading ]
_There was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun _ THE CERTAINTY OF THE FULFILMENT OF GOD’S THREATENED JUDGMENTS AND PROMISED MERCIES I_._ We are here furnished with a confirmation of the fact that God will fulfil his threatenings against sinners. 1.... [ Continue Reading ]