Homilist Genesis 22:19 So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelled at Beersheba. I. ABRAHAM NOW AT BEERSHEBA HAD THE SATISFACTION OF HAVING PRACTICALLY RECOGNIZED GOD'S ABSOLUTE CLAIM UPON HIM. 1. An immense claim. 2. Yet righteous. II. ABRAHAM AT BEERSHEBA HAD THE SATISFACTION OF HAVING PURSUED THE PATH OF RECTITUDE THROUGH THE GREATEST TRIALS. 1. In relation to the period at which it occurred. 2. In relation to the sentiment of his age. 3. In relation to his theological creed. 4. In relation to his domestic association. 5. In relation to his own nature. III. ABRAHAM AT BEERSHEBA HAD THE SATISFACTION OF KNOWING THAT HE HAD OBTAINED THE APPROBATION OF HIS MAKER — expressed in three ways. 1. By a signal interposition. 2. By an unequivocal assurance. 3. By the unfolding of a glorious future. (Homilist.). Parallel Verses KJV: So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba. |
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