- Antiquity of Judges 5:14
- Wore an inkhorn at their girdles Ezekiel 9:2,3
- FAMILIES CELEBRATED FOR FURNISHING
- Kenites 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Zebulun Judges 5:14
- Generally men of great wisdom 1 Chronicles 27:32
- Often learned in the law Ezra 7:6
- Were ready writers Psalm 45:1
- ACTED AS
- Secretaries to kings 2 Samuel 8:17; 20:25; 2 Kings 12:10; Esther 3:12
- Secretaries to prophets Jeremiah 36:5,26
- Notaries in courts of justice Jeremiah 32:11,12
- Religious teachers Nehemiah 8:2-6
- Writers of public documents 1 Chronicles 24:6
- Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host 2 Kings 25:19; 2 Chronicles 26:11; Jeremiah 52:25
- MODERN
- Were doctors of the law Mark 12:28; Matthew 22:35
- Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence Mark 12:38,39
- Sat in Moses' seat Matthew 23:2
- Were frequently Pharisees Acts 23:9
- Esteemed wise and learned 1 Corinthians 1:20
- Regarded as interpreters of Scripture Matthew 2:4; 17:10; Mark 12:35
- Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ Matthew 7:29; Mark 1:22
- Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy Matthew 23:15
- Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching Matthew 21:15; Mark 2:6,7,16; 3:22
- Tempted our Lord John 8:3
- Active in procuring our Lord's death Matthew 26:3; Luke 23:10
- Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel Matthew 13:52
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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