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away, but which is dependent upon their practical state for its enjoyment. L Relationship, for they are children (Romans 8:16). 2. Fellowship, for they are brothers (John 20:17). 3. Dignity, for they are sons (Romans 8:14). 4. Glory, for they are heirs (Romans 8:17). 5. Separateness,, for they are saints (1 Corinthians 1:2). 6 . Nearness, for they are priests (1 Peter 2:5). 7. Authority, for they are kings (Reve lation 1: 6 ). — D. L. M. As th e Sand Abraham’s seed (Genesis 22:17). Joseph’s corn (Genesis 41:49). David’s seed (Jeremiah 33:22). Solomon’s largeness of heart (1 Kings 4:29). God’s thoughts unto us (Psalm 139:18). Where is He silent? Before Caiaphas. (“Jesus held his peace.” Matthew 26:63). Heartless ecclesias- ticism. Before Herod (“He answered him noth ing.” Luke 23:9). Empty curiosity. Before Pilate ( “Jesus gave him no answer.” John 19:9). Carping crit icism. To what is He silent? To hypocrisy. John 8 : 6 . “This they said, tempting him.” To false accusation. Matthew 15:2, 3, 5. “Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders?” To foregone conclusions. John 19:9. “Whence art thou?” What makes Him silent? Men’s' contempt. Proverbs 1 :22-28. Men’s carelessness. Song of Solomon 5:6. Men’s selfishness. Amos 8:4-12. Men’s sin. Isaiah 1;15 ; Jeremiah 11:14. When is He silent? - T he Lord’s Silence
In His love. Zephaniah 3:17. In His wisdom. Matthew 15:23. In His power. Revelation 8:1. Why is He silent? To arouse men’s consciences. John 8 : 6 , 8 . To increase our earnestness. Matthew 15:23. To educate faith. Job 23:8; Matthew 15:23. To teach humility. Matthew 15:23. To what is He not silent? The prayer of the penitent. Luke 18:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14. The cry of the widow and orphan. Exct- dus 22:23. The voice of a child. Genesis 21:17. The desire for Himself. Proverbs 8:17; Psalm 145:19. The cry of the needy. Psalm 12:5;' 72:12. The praise of His people. 2 Chronicles 5 :13, 14. — D. L. M. C hrist’s T hree “ I Comes” Lo, I come (from heaven to earth). Psalm 40:7. I come to thee (from earth to heaven). John 17:11. 1 come quickly (from heaven to earth). Revelation 22:20. O ne Thing Ho- one thing hath failed. , Joshua 23:14. God’s yromises. One thing have I desired. Psalm 27:4. Communion. One thing befalleth. Ecclesiastes 3 :19. Death. One thing lacking. Mark 10:21. Con version. One thing needful. Luke 10:42. The listenings ear. One thing I know. John 9:25. Assur ance, One thing I do. Philippians 3 :13. Prog ress. Be not ignorant of this one thing. 2 Peter 3 : 8 . The Lord’s return. — D. L. M.
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