Nehemiah 8:15-18 And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth to the mount… I. WHY? 1. Because of its infinite preciousness and value. 2. Because of its tendency to build up the inner and spiritual life. 3. Because all great revivals of the power of religion have been associated with high reverence for the written Word. 4. Because by this Word you must be judged. II. HOW? 1. With reverence. 2. With special affection and prayerfulness. 3. Take time. 4. Keep the end in view. (S. Thodey.). Parallel Verses KJV: And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written. |
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