Helps for the Pulpit Numbers 10:29-32 And Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying to the place of which the LORD said… I. THE PEOPLE OF GOD ARE TRAVELLING TO THE HEAVENLY CANAAN. 1. The place itself. (1) The place of rest. (2) The place of purity. (3) The place of unbounded wealth. (4) The place of unceasing enjoyment. 2. The journey. II. IT IS THE DUTY OF CHRISTIANS TO INVITE OTHERS TO JOURNEY WITH THEM. So Moses acted. III. THE REASONS ASSIGNED FOR A COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUEST. 1. The promise of mutual good. 2. The Divine regard for the Church. IV. THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS INVITATION MAY BE RECEIVED. 1. Some give a direct negative, as Hobab did at first; "I will not go." The wicked through the pride of his countenance will not seek after God. Some, like Ephraim, are joined to idols, and cannot give them up. Is this your answer? "I will not go." Then you must perish in the wilderness. 2. Some are deterred by pride and shame. They think the people of God beneath them; or what will the world, their present companions, say, if they profess Christ? 3. Some are deterred by the trials of the way. God will be your guide, and He will support you in the severest trials. 4. Some are convinced of the necessity and importance of this journey to heaven, but they procrastinate, like Felix; "Go thy way," &c. 5. Some are willing to go, but have not counted the cost. This was the case with many of Christ's followers, who set out, but turned back, and walked no more with Him (John 6:66). 6. A few have resolved to go. Like Ruth, nothing shall hinder them. The good work has commenced in their souls. The people are willing in the day of Christ's power. They will go, and like Paul, they count all things but loss, &e. (Ruth 1:16; Hebrews 11:25, 26). (Helps for the Pulpit.) . Parallel Verses KJV: And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel. |
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