CONTENTS MOSES is prosecuting the same subject of GOD'S laws through this Chapter. Here are precepts concerning the persons of the children of Israel, concerning their diet, of what may be eaten and what not; together with the tithes of divine service, and of rejoicing in them before the LORD, and... [ Continue Reading ]
There is a vast deal of gospel in this, and if read under the teaching of the HOLY GHOST; with an eye to the covenant mercies of GOD in CHRIST, it will not fail to bring sweet comfort to the soul. My brother! let me ask you or rather beg you to ask your own heart, are you of the children of the LORD... [ Continue Reading ]
Concerning these precepts we had them before in Leviticus 11:2 to the Commentary on which I refer, and shall only just observe upon the repetition of them here; that though since the coming of the LORD JESUS nothing is unclean in itself which GOD hath cleansed; and, as the apostle saith, every creat... [ Continue Reading ]
The same observations will meet us here concerning the food of fish and of birds, as under the foregoing of beasts. Spiritually considered, and with an eye to the gospel dispensation, the whole are of importance, meaning that all uncleanness is forbidden: and these things are not only commanded to b... [ Continue Reading ]
It is delightful to remark what provision GOD hath made for his ministers, for his poor, for those who are by his providence brought into straits and difficulties. That is an universal precept and as fully to be observed now, as when it was at first given. Deuteronomy 15:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is pleasing to observe the care GOD hath for the Levite. Was not this with an eye to JESUS?... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD is a bountiful master. He giveth liberally and well may his people. Reader? I have found the truth of that saying; Proverbs 11:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS BLESSED LORD! give me to see that thou hast chosen me to be one among thy people, that thou hast adopted me into thy family, that thou hast sanctified me by thy grace, and that I am thine in an everlasting covenant which cannot be broken: and help me to live to thy glory that I may be d... [ Continue Reading ]