Sermon Bible Commentary - Exodus 1:6
Exodus 1:6 I. Joseph was still a son, though lord over Egypt (Genesis 45:9-11 ). His heart yearned over his father with all a child's clinging trustfulness. II. Jacob's heart fainted, for the news was to him too good to be true. There is in life an element which is constantly upsetting probabilities; thus calling men up from lethargy. The news was too romantic at first for Jacob; but he always had an eye for the practical, and when he saw the wagons, his heart revived (vers. 25-28). III. In the... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Exodus 1:22
MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Exodus 1:22THE LAST EDICT OF A TYRANT KINGI. It was public in its proclamation. 1. How men advance from one degree of sin to another. The last murderous intention was only made known to two midwives; it was private—it was subtle. This is public; this is unconcealed; he fearlessly and untremblingly announces himself as the murderer of all the males of Israel.II. It was cruel in its requirements. 1. It was an edict requiring the death of the young. Why should a... read more