Deuteronomy 32:6 Do you thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he your father that has bought you? has he not made you… I. GOD AS THE FATHER OF HIS PEOPLE. 1. He has redeemed them by Christ (1 Peter 1:18, 19). 2. He is the Author of their spiritual existence (Ephesians 2:10). 3. He has made paternal provision for them (Philippians 4:19). 4. He grants parental protection to them (Psalm 91:4). 5. He imparts paternal instruction (Isaiah 54:13). 6. He takes great delight in them (Isaiah 66:13). 7. He administers fatherly correction (Jeremiah 30:11). 8. He has made paternal provision for them (Psalm 31:19). II. THE CLAIMS WHICH HE HAS UPON HIS CHILDREN. 1. He ought to have our highest reverence (Hebrews 12:28). 2. He ought to have our supreme affection (Deuteronomy 6:5). 3. He should possess our unwavering confidence (Isaiah 12:2). 4. He should have our cheerful obedience (2 Corinthians 10:4-6). 5. Our continual gratitude and praise (1 Peter 2:9). (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee? |
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