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I. JEHOVAH IS SUPREMELY WORTHY OF OUR CONFIDENCE AND DEVOTION.

1. He is the source of our being (Psalm 100:3; Acts 17:29). The supporting as well as the producing cause of created existence.

2. The source of blessing.

(1)  Redemption.

(2)  Sustenance.

(3)  Instruction.

(4)  Safety.

3. He deserves our most humble and hearty respect and confidence.

II. JEHOVAH'S GRACIOUS DEALINGS FURNISH A PROPER THEME FOR HIS SERVANTS' PRAISE.

1. Their benefit only is intended, not God's, in His dispensations towards them.

2. They only are benefited, not God, who needs nothing, and can receive no favour from them.

3. They deserve not such benefits, either in whole or in part.

4. They can make no adequate return to cancel even the smallest part of their obligations.

5. Gratitude is their proper feeling, and praise the proper expression of it.

III. JEHOVAH'S EXCELLENCE EXTORTS, AND SHALL EXTORT, THE HOMAGE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EVEN HIS ENEMIES. Hear what is recorded in the case of the Egyptian magicians (Exodus 8:18, 19, and Exodus 9:11); of Pharaoh (Exodus 9:27, 28, and 10:16, 17); of Pharaoh's host (Exodus 14:25); of Balaam (Numbers 23:7, 8, 18-24); of the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:8); of Baal's worshippers (1 Kings 18:39); of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:29, and Daniel 4:28-37); of Darius (Daniel 6:26, 27). Conclusion —

1. The subject suggests serious inquiry. Is the Rock of Ages our Rock? Do we esteem Him, trust Him, devote ourselves to Him, etc.?

2. The subject offers serious admonition (ver. 4).

3. The subject gives us a solemn warning —

(1)  Against rebellion (vers. 32-35).

(2)  Against indifference (vers. 46, 47).

(3)  Against apostasy (vers. 15-25).

4. The subject encourages humble confidence and invigorating hope (ver. 43; see Deuteronomy 33:25-29).

(Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons.)

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KJV: For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.

WEB: For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.