Exodus 35:29 The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman… I. THE LORD'S OFFERING SHOULD BE IMMEDIATE. The people in this instance were sufficiently informed of the need. They had time to learn how far they could individually meet it, and then they returned with their presents. A simple, practical reply this, to the Divine call. "He gives twice that gives quickly." Emergencies are not continuous. II. THE LORD'S OFFERING MUST BE VOLUNTARY. III. THE LORD'S OFFERING IS TO BE OF SUCH AS WE HAVE, Good wishes and approving words bring down no scales which turn with deeds. " Most men," said Sydney Smith, "are ready to act the good Samaritan without the oil and the two pence." IV. THE LORD'S OFFERING MAY BE COMPLETE (chap. Exodus 36:5, 6). (De Witt S. Clarke.) Parallel Verses KJV: The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses. |
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