Nehemiah 10:39 For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, to the chambers… Consider — I. THE RESOLUTION ITSELF: "We will not forsake," etc. This resolution includes — 1. Constant and regular attendance. 2. A lively interest in its welfare and prosperity. II. THE GROUNDS OF THIS RESOLUTION. 1. Our gracious union with God. All connected with God should be dear and sacred to us — His Word, ordinances, people; therefore His house. 2. Our clear and imperative duty. Public worship is of His own appointment. 3. Our public profession. 4. The special advantages we shall derive from it. Exaltation of desires; soul elevation; enlargement of mind; soul enrichment with all spiritual blessings in Christ. "A day in Thy courts is better than a thousand," etc. "They that wait upon the Lord," etc. 5. The connection of the house of God with the celestial world. It is "the gate of heaven."Application : 1. Where professors are indifferent to the welfare of God's house, it is an unfailing indication that the heart is not right with God. 2. Let the subject inspire the sincere friends of Christ to more ardent zeal for the diffusion of the Divine glory. 3. How suited is God's house to every description. The reckless here are warned, the supine aroused, the inquirer directed, the mourner comforted, the faithful established, etc. (J. Burns, D. D.). Parallel Verses KJV: For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God. |
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