In addition to the list printed last month, the following have expressed a wish to join the Bible Class, and we accordingly give their numbers:—
107 S. E. 110 P. G. T. 113 J. N. Mussel.
108 J. G. W. 111 K. D. 114 E. S. M.
109 E. M. D. 112 H. L. L. 115 M. Bd.
116 J. S. R.
Several who sent contributions last month, omitted to do so this month, and we would call their attention to the following request in the July number.
“It is earnestly requested that members of the class will be regular in their papers, as often in important subjects, if two or three fail to whom a part is entrusted, or do it carelessly, it lessens the value of the whole work,” and as an instance of this we may mention that in one of the divisions we only received one paper.
The subject selected for this month is: The allusions contained in the other books of the Bible to any of the contents of the book of Genesis.
This subject is chosen with a view of forcibly showing that the book of Genesis contains the germs of the principles of God’s dealings with men, the development of which is found in the other hooks.
The subdivision is arranged as follows:—
Exodus, by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Leviticus, by 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Numbers, by 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
Deuteronomy, by 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, by 21, 22, 23, 24.
1 & 2 Samuel, by 2:5, 26, 27.
1 & 2 Kings, & 1 & 2 Chronicles, by 28, 29, 30.
Ezra to Song of Solomon, excluding Psalms, by 31, 32, 33.
Psalms 1-72 by 34, 35, 36, 37, 38.
Psalms 73 to end, by 39, 40, 41, 42, 43.
Isaiah, by 44, 45, 46, 47, 48.
Jeremiah & Lamentations, by 49, 50, 51, 52.
Ezekiel, by 53, 54, 55, 56.
Daniel to Hosea, by 57, 58, 59.
Joel to Micah, by 60, 61, 62, 63.
Nahum to Malachi, by 64, 65, 66, 67.
Matthew, by 68, 69, 70, 71.
Mark, by 72, 73, 74.
Luke, by 75, 76, 77.
John, by 78, 79, 80.
Acts, by 81, 82, 83.
Romans, by 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89.
1 & 2 Corinthians, by 90, 91, 92.
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, by 93, 94, 95.
1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philippians, by 96, 97, 98.
Hebrews, by 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105.
James, by 106, 107.
1 & 2 Peter, by 108, 109, 110, 111.
1 2 & 3 John and Jude, by 112, 113.
Revelation, by 114, 115, 116.
All papers to be sent in by the 25th inst., with numbers attached.
We would suggest that the papers be arranged somewhat as follows, briefly summarizing the subject referred to:—Allusion: Matthew 18:88Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. (Matthew 18:8). Subject: Marriage. Referring to: Genesis 2:21-2521And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. (Genesis 2:21‑25).
We now give the result of last month’s search, giving in each book, 1st—The names and titles of Christ; and 2nd, the names and titles of Jehovah (Lord) but not of God. We would here remark that in arranging and comparing the answers to the latter subject, it has been found practically impossible fully to classify the names and titles of Jehovah, especially when looked at as applying to Christ—the fact being, that, although New Testament light shows us that it is the Son who ever carries out the Father’s will, and that this Son is the same as the “I am,” or Jehovah of the Old Testament, still inasmuch as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is a revelation distinctive of Christianity, the difference between God the Father and the Son is not generally brought out before the New Testament. It is God who acts but often as Jehovah God (Loan Gun); so that while the first part of the subject has been fully and we trust satisfactorily worked out, the latter part cannot be so clearly defined. All therefore that we have printed is a list of the more remarkable of the titles of Jehovah in each book, most of them doubtless applicable to Christ; at the same time we would acknowledge the very careful and complete manner in which both these difficult subjects have been worked out by our correspondents. We may remind some at the same time that t “ties and types are quite distinct.
GENESIS. —1. The woman’s seed. Abraham’s seed. The LORD (ch. 18.) Shiloh, Shepherd of Israel, Stone of Israel.
2. The God of Bethel, The Lord, Judge of all the earth, Him that liveth and seeth, The Lord will provide.
EXODUS. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. The Lord God of your fathers, The God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, I AM, I AM THAT I AM, The Lord God of the Hebrews, Jehovah, The Lord God the God of Israel, The Lord my banner.
LEVITICUS. —No titles of Christ.
NUMBERS. —1. Star, Scepter, He that shall have dominion.
2. No titles of Jehovah.
DEUTERONOMY. —1. Prophet.
2. Rock of his salvation, The Rock, Lord of Lords, The Shield of help, The Sword of excellency.
JOSHUA. —1. Captain of the Lord’s Host.
JUDGES. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. Lord God of Israel, The Lord the Judge, The Lord send peace.
RUTH. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. Lord God of Israel.
1 & 2 Samuel. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. The Lord of Hosts, The Lord God of Israel, The Lord Strength of Israel, The Lord of Hosts, Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, Shield, Horn of my salvation, High Tower, Refuge, Savior, Lamp, Tower of Salvation.
1 & 2 Kings. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. Lord of Hosts, Lord God of Israel, The Lord the God of David.
1 & 2 Chronicles. —1. Chief Ruler.
2. LORD God of Israel, Lord of Hosts, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Lord God of heaven.
EZRA. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. Lord God of Israel, Lord God of heaven.
NEHEMIAH. —1. No titles of Christ.
2. Lord, Lord God of heaven.
ESTHER. —No titles of Christ or Jehovah,
JOB. —1. Redeemer.
PSALMS. —1. 1-41. — Lord’s Anointed, My King, My Son, The Son, Man, The Son of man, Thine Holy One, Head of the heathen, Seed of David, a Worm, No man, a Reproach of Men, The Afflicted, King of Glory, The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle, The Lord of hosts, a Reproach among all mine enemies, a Fear to mine acquaintance, Thy servant, The righteous, This poor man.
42-72. —The King, Mighty, God, Most High, Lord of Hosts, a great King, a Stranger, an Alien, Servant.
73 to end. —The LORD, a priest forever after the order of Melchisedek, the Stone, the head Stone of the corner.
2. Lord of Hosts, Shepherd of Israel, Lord God of Israel, Lord God of my salvation, Lord our Maker, Lord of lords, Refuge, Strength, Fortress, Most High, Habitation, Defense, Jehovah, High Tower. The Lord our Shield, Holy One of Israel, God, their Rock, the High God, their Redeemer, Sun, Shield.
PROVERBS. —1. Wisdom, a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
2. Maker, Redeemer.
SONG OF SOLOMON. —1. The King, a Bundle of Myrrh, a Cluster of Camphire, My beloved, a Roe or young Hart, Him whom my soul loveth, The chiefest among ten thousand, My friend.
2. No titles of Jehovah.
ISAIAH. —1. The Lord, Immanuel, Child, Son, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace, a Rod out of the Stem of Jesse and a Branch out of his roots, Holy One of Israel, Crown of Glory, Diadem of beauty, a Foundation, b. Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a sure Foundation, Branch of the Lord, Redeemer, The King, Arm of the Lord, Man of Sorrows, Righteous Servant, a Covenant of the People, a Light of the Gentiles, a Witness to the People, a Leader and a Commander to the People, Ensign to the People, My Servant, Mine Elect, a Polished Shaft, Angel of His presence, Glory of the Lord, (Zion’s) Salvation.
2. Holy One of Israel, Redeemer, Savior, The First, The Last, of Sure Foundation, Holy One of Jacob, The King, Creator of the Ends of the Earth, Crown of Glory, Diadem of Beauty, Feeder of Israel, Husband of Israel, King of Jacob, Mighty One of Israel, Judge, Lawgiver, Creator of all things, Hope of Israel, Everlasting God, Creator of Israel.
2. The Lord our Righteousness, Their Redeemer, King, hope of Israel, Savior, Strength, Fortress, Refuge, Holy One of Israel.
EZEKIEL. —1. My servant David, a Prince, Shepherd, Plant of Renown. 2. Holy One of Israel.
DANIEL. —1. A Stone cut out without hands, Prince of Princes, The Most Holy, Messiah the Prince, Messiah, One like the Son of God, One like the Son of Man.
2. King of heaven, Lord of heaven.
HOSEA. —1. David their king.
2. Lord Most High, Maker, Holy One, Savior king.
JOEL. —2. Hope of His people, The Strength of the children of Israel.
AMOS. —2. God of Hosts.
MICAH. —1. Ruler in Israel.
2. Tower of the flock, Judge of Israel, Lord of Hosts.
NAHUM. —2. Lord of Hosts.
HABAKKUK. —2. Holy, Lord of hosts.
ZEPHANIAH. —2. Just Lord, Lord of Hosts, King of Israel.
HAGGAI —1. The Desire of all Nations. 2. Lord God, Lord of Hosts.
ZECHARIAH. —I. My Servant, THE BRANCH, a Priest, My Shepherd, The Man that is my fellow, (Zion’s) king.
2. King, Lord of the whole earth, Lord of hosts.
MALACHI. —1. The Messenger of the Covenant, a Refiner and Purifier of Silver, Sun of Righteousness.
2. Lord of Hosts, God of Israel, God of Judgment, King.