Under this heading we propose to insert all short Bible Notes of value received from our correspondents, extracted from their Bible margins or Note Books. We are quite sure that large numbers of notes lie thus buried which might be helpful to many if made public. Several now printed have been sent to us anonymously, but we shall in future print the initials of each contributor.
TONGUES.
Divided Tongues, sent in judgment, Genesis 11:9.
Divided Tongues, used to carry the message of grace, Acts 2:1-12.
Divided Tongues, united in glory on the earth to praise God and the Lamb, Revelation 7:9.
THREES:
Crowns. —Of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8) of life (James 1. 12) of glory (1 Peter 5:4).
Shepherds. —The good shepherd the object of love (see Psalms 23) the great shepherd, the object of faith (see Psalms 22) the chief Shepherd the object of hope (see Psalms 24).
Appearings. —Past (Hebrews 9:26) present (Hebrews 9:24) future (Hebrews 9:28).
Suppers. —Gospel supper (Luke 11:16) Marriage supper (Revelation 19:9) the great supper of wrath (Revelation 19:17).
SEVEN THINGS IN HEAVEN.
We have our Master (Ephesians 6:9) our home (Hebrews 11:16) our rest (Hebrews 4:9) our Father (Matthew 6:29) our conversation (Philippians 3:20) our treasure (Matthew 6:20) our hope (Colossians 1:5).
SEVENFOLD CONFESSION OF CHRIST AS THE SON OF GOD,
By the disciples (Matthew 14:33), by Himself (Matthew 27:43), by the centurion (Matthew 27.54), by the Holy Ghost (Mark 1.1), by devils (Mark 1:24) by an angel (Luke 1:35), by John the Baptist (John 1:34.)
PERSECUTION.
Withers the professor—Mark 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:10.
Stablishes the believer—Acts 11:19; Romans 8:35; 2 Corinthians 12:10.
THE GATES OF PARADISE.
Shut to the first Adam Genesis 3:24; open to the second Psalms 24:7.
GRACE IN COLOSSIANS.
Paul’s first desire, 1:2, and last desire, 4:18; known in their conversion, 1:6; in their singing 3:16; in their speaking, 4:6.
THE PRODIGAL SON.
Conviction— “Came to himself” Luke 15:17
Contrition— “No more worthy,” Luke 15:19
Confession— “I have sinned Luke” 15:18
Conversion— “He arose and came” Luke 15:20.
SEVEN WALKS IN EPHESIANS.
Wherein in times past ye walked according to the course of this world Chapter 2:2.
Good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them, Chapter 2:10.
I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Chapter 4:1.
That ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, Chapter 4:17.
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, Chapter 5:2.
Now are ye light in the Lord, walk as children of light. Chapter 5:8.
See then that ye walk circumspectly. Chapter 5.15. B. B.
GOOD, BETTER, BEST.
Good to have truth in the head, 2 Timothy 2:2.
Better, to have truth in the heart, Mark 9:24.
Best, to have it in both, Romans 10:9; Acts 18:25.