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mocked the Master (Luke 8:53; Matt. 16:14; Acts 17:42). Many foolishly gave up their faithful testimony because they cannot bear the ridicule of the world, and so become exponents of the “latest schol arship.” There was, however, a wise rem nant even in Hezekiah’s day who “hum bled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.” In Judah God gave them great unanimity ( 1 ) A Passover Proposed, v. 2. What was the Passover? Ex. 12:1-3. What made it a good rallying ,point for a nation of backsliders? Ex. 12:13. Have Christians a Passover ? 1 Cor. 5:7. What is the significant element of the Passover ? Rom. 5 :9; 3 :25. When do we partake of the passover? 1 Cor. 11:26. ( 2 ) Preparation for the Passover: 1. Preparation of the Temple: In what condition did Hezekiah find the sanctuary? 2 Chron. 28:24, 25. Why did Hezekiah call on the priests and Levites to do this work? Num. 3:6-10. How long did it take to remove the uncleanness ? 29:17. What was their report to the king? 29:18, 19. 2 . Preparation of Priests and People: What had all the sprinkling of blood to do with it? Heb. 9:22. When did the music begin? v. 2 1 . For what did the burnt offering stand? Rom. 12:1. What was the result of all these cer emonies? v. 25. How did Hezekiah and the people feel over it? v. 26. ( 3 ) The Passover Proclaimed, vs. 1-9. When should the Passover have occurred by law? Ex. 12:2-5. Why did they not observe it then? v. 3. At what date was the sanctuary cleansed?
to do His commandments and though the overwhelming majority of Ephraim "and Manasseh refused, still there was “a very great congregation.” And just so, though multitudes of men refuse Christ’s invita tions of mercy today, nevertheless God will See to it that His table is full of guests. (Luke 14:18-23). 2 Chron 29 :17. Was there a precedent for holding the passover at a later date? Num. 9:10-13. Is stress to be laid on the phrase “all Israel” ? Why did they not all unite in the pass- over for so long a time ? 1 Kings 12:26-33. Did all take the invitation in good part? v. 10 . What did Hezekiah exhort them not to be ? v. 8 . What good hope did he hold out to those who would assemble themselves? v. 9. .Where did the grace come from in those that manifested it? v. 12; 1 Cor. 4:7. What sort of a God have we in Jehovah? v. 9. PRACTICAL POINTS (1) “Give the hand” (margin v. 8 ) ; God’s hand is always stretched out; put yourself into it. (2) A stiff neck is a discomfort; limber up. (3) If one must stoop to enter God’s sanc tuary— stoop! (4) The posts did their part whether the people did theirs or not. (5) “From Dan to Beersheba” is a “who soever will” invitation. ( 6 ) Get into God’s : way and things will come- yours.. (7) God will pass over you if you pass under the blood. ( 8 J Ye are the temple of the living God. (2 Cor. 6:16);
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