Exodus 17:13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. I. THE BATTLE WAS FORCED UPON THE VICTORS. II. THE BATTLE WAS HOTLY CONTESTED. III. THE VANQUISHED OWED DEFEAT, AND THE VICTORS VICTORY, TO DIVINE POWER THROUGH HUMAN INTERCESSION.Lessons: 1. As soon as we become followers of Christ, war is forced upon us. 2. Every Christian possesses a Divine rod which, wielded, will bring him Divine help (Hebrews 4:16). 3. Christians in their conflict have an Intercessor on the hill, and a Leader in the valley. Christ makes intercession (Hebrews 7:25); and the Holy Spirit helps our infirmities (Romans 8:26), and guides into all truth (John 16:13). (W. Harris.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.WEB: Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. |
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