Israel and Amalek
Exodus 17:13
And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.


I. THE CHRISTIAN'S EXAMPLE.

1. To fight.

(1)  An aggressive fight "Go"

(2)  To be done wisely. "Choose you out men."

(3)  Earnestly "Fight." No parley.

(4)  Continually.

2. To pray.

(1)  For those who fight.

(2)  Earnestly. Not growing weary.

(3)  Confidently. "The rod" — symbol of past mercies.

(4)  Unitedly.

II. THE CHRISTIAN'S ENCOURAGEMENT.

1. Christ, our Captain —

(1)  With us, to cheer.

(2)  With us, to direct.

(3)  With us, to defend.

2. Christ, our intercessor.

(1)  Prays, while we work.

(2)  Prays continually.

(3)  Prays successfully.

III. THE CHRISTIAN'S PROSPECT.

1. Of certain victory.

2. certain glory.

(B. D. Macmillan.)



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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