A Scripture Catechism Containing a Familiar Explanation of the Lessons Selected from the Old Testament for the Use of Schools and FamiliesT. Bensley, 1811 |
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... LESSON V. Read the whole Lesson . Explanation .--- The generations of Adam signify the race of Man , which began in Adam and Eve , and has increased from generation to generation . Adam's son , Seth , being in his image , signifies ...
... LESSON V. Read the whole Lesson . Explanation .--- The generations of Adam signify the race of Man , which began in Adam and Eve , and has increased from generation to generation . Adam's son , Seth , being in his image , signifies ...
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... Lesson to fear and love God , who , after punishing the wicked inhabitants of the earth , removed the curse brought ... whole Lesson . Explanation . The earth was now a new world , for every thing in it was renewed . Noah and his family ...
... Lesson to fear and love God , who , after punishing the wicked inhabitants of the earth , removed the curse brought ... whole Lesson . Explanation . The earth was now a new world , for every thing in it was renewed . Noah and his family ...
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... LESSON X. Read the whole Lesson . Explanation . - The Mountains of Ararat , upon one of which the ark rested , were in the East ; and it is supposed that man- kind after the flood fixed their dwellings near that spot . In the tenth ...
... LESSON X. Read the whole Lesson . Explanation . - The Mountains of Ararat , upon one of which the ark rested , were in the East ; and it is supposed that man- kind after the flood fixed their dwellings near that spot . In the tenth ...
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... Lesson should warn us against pride and impiety . No one can defeat the purposes of the Almighty ; but God can ... whole Lesson . Explanation . After the dispersion of mankind , the different nations fell into idolatry : by idolatry is ...
... Lesson should warn us against pride and impiety . No one can defeat the purposes of the Almighty ; but God can ... whole Lesson . Explanation . After the dispersion of mankind , the different nations fell into idolatry : by idolatry is ...
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... whole land of Canaan as an inheritance for his seed . ] Who was in possession of the land at that time ? [ Ans . The Canaanitish nation . ] Was Abram powerful enough to conquer them ... LESSON XIII . Read the whole Lesson . Explanation . 38.
... whole land of Canaan as an inheritance for his seed . ] Who was in possession of the land at that time ? [ Ans . The Canaanitish nation . ] Was Abram powerful enough to conquer them ... LESSON XIII . Read the whole Lesson . Explanation . 38.
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Abraham Abram Almighty angel apostles baptized believe blessing brethren called children of Israel Christians comfort commandments covenant creatures David death desire devil disciples discourse divine earth Egypt enemies Esau everlasting faith Father foretold Gentiles give glory God the Father God's Gospel grace heart heavenly Herod Holy Ghost Holy Spirit honour idols Instruction.---From Instruction.---The Isaac Israelites Jacob Jerusalem Jesus Christ Jews John the Baptist Joseph Judah king kingdom of Israel land of Canaan live Lord say mankind Mary meant mercy Messiah miracles Moses nation Noah obey ordained parable Passover persons Peter Pharaoh Pharisees PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION pray preach promise prophecy prophet punishment Questions.---What Read the whole Read to verse Read verse religion repentance resurrection righteous salvation Saul Saviour Scriptures servants shew signified sinners sins Solomon Son of God soul suffer temple things unto whole Lesson wicked wickedness worship
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Page 223 - What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 37 - Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee ? mine hour is not yet come.
Page 19 - But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.
Page 70 - The centurion answered and said. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 152 - If any man serve me, let him follow me ; and where I am, there shall also my servant be : If any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Page 178 - Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold I bring him forth to you that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
Page 71 - And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith...
Page 61 - And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God...
Page 111 - A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him, half dead.
Page 188 - He alone, free among the dead, having power to lay down His life, and power to take it again...