The Symbolic Language of the Bible: Chariots - Dust
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The governmental power and authority of Jehovah
Psalms 68:17; Isaiah 64:15
The moral supports of God’s throne exercised administratively in government, as justice and judgment.
Exodus 37:7; 1 Kings 6:28; Ezekiel 10:5; Psalms 91:1
Jeremiah 2:12; Isaiah 36:16
The Church in millennial glory; apostate Christendom
Man as dead material, the subject of the sovereign power of God
No foot-hold in suffering
Daniel 5:11, 13; Psalms 104:3; Revelation 1:7; Exodus 33:9, 10; 24:15-18; Luke 9:35; Leviticus 16:2
The presence of Jehovah, but His glory veiled
Genesis 38:3; 1 Chronicles 29:2; Isaiah 54:11
Those who would place Christians under law
There are four crowns set before the saints:—
First, the crown of gold common to the redeemed
Second, the crown of life for the martyr
Third, the crown of righteousness for the servant and witness
Fourth, the crown of glory for the shepherds of God’s flock
Divine restraint; compelling of love
Christ in glory the food of a heavenly people
The sinners’ portion, Divine wrath
The believers’ portion, Divine favor
The curtains of the Tabernacle were inside, and set forth Christ and His glories for us.
The curtains of the court were outside, and set forth Christ and His glories to be displayed by us
Sharp and sudden temptation
Apostasy from God and truth
Divine and judicial judgment upon man
An expression of utter contempt
Matthew 15:27; Philippians 3:2
Persons without conscience or feeling
Divine opening and liberty for service
1 Corinthians 16:9; Revelation 3:8
Liberty for communion with Christ
Beauty; harmlessness; spotlessness
Psalms 68:13; Matthew 10:16; Song of Solomon 6:9
Cruel Egyptian power; Satan
Ezekiel 29:2; Revelation 12:13
Utter insensibility to judgment; carnal excitement
Isaiah 29:9; Ephesians 5:18
Utter contempt and abhorrence
Malachi 2:3; Philippians 3:8
Utmost depths of humiliation
Psalms 22:15; Daniel 12:2