Genesis 16:7-12 And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.… I. PROVIDENCE FINDS THE OUTCAST AND MISERABLE. 1. There are occasions in human life when the providence of God specially manifests itself. 2. Providence finds us for a purpose of mercy. 3. Providence is minute in its care and knowledge. II. PROVIDENCE TEACHES THE OUTCAST AND MISERABLE. 1. Lessons of reproof. 2. Lessons of instruction and guidance. III. PROVIDENCE INSPIRES HOPE IN THE OUTCAST AND MISERABLE. 1. The lowest and most despised have some purpose of Providence to serve. 2. All who have consciously felt the action of a Divine Providence have some memorial of God's goodness. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur. |
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