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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:10

Luke 12:10Blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost--Blasphemy against the Holy GhostI.First, the OCCASION on which this declaration was made requires our particular attention; for it does not appear that it was ever repeated or applied to any other subject. II. Let us, then, inquire into THE NAME AND NATURE OF THE CRIME TO WHICH OUR SAVIOUR SO SOLEMNLY REFERS. 1. It is necessary to attend to the name, for it is often applied erroneously. Thus we often hear of the sin against the Holy Ghost; whereas... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:11-12

Luke 12:11-12The Holy Ghost shall teach youDivine help for ministers in discharging their dutiesThe advice and promise contained in these verses were very suitable to the disciples, many of whom were soon to be called before Jewish and Roman courts of various kinds for the sake of Christ.Plain and illiterate as the disciples generally were, they would be ready to be much alarmed at the thought of appearing before civil and ecclesiastical rulers and judges, not only from the apprehension that... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:13-14

Luke 12:13-14Who made Me a Judge era divider over you?--Christ not a civil judge, but a Redeemer;At first sight, Christ’s refusal to interfere between these brothers seems astonishing. Is there not a question of justice to be decided? And who is so competent to deal with it as the Holy and Just One? I. THE REASON OF THIS STRANGE REFUSAL. It is sometimes said that Jesus Christ only seeks the eternal salvation of the soul, and does not concern Himself about other human interests. This explanation... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:15

Luke 12:15Take heed and beware of covetousnessBusiness lifeI shall try to keep in view the chief risk to the moral and religious nature which are incident to a business life, and my aim will be to show you where the best safeguard against it is to be sought.I. THE CHIEF DANGERS, WHAT ARE THEY? It is a misfortune in the path of a commercial trader to be kept in perpetual contact with the purely material value of all possible substances. The public sentiment of great business centres is apt to... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:16-21

Luke 12:16-21The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifullyA successful worldly policyI.THE PICTURE OF A SUCCESSFUL WORLDLY POLICY. 1. No sin in worldly success. 2. No sin in wise and thoughtful provision for worldly goods. 3. The sin consisted in his regarding the possessions as his own absolute property. II. THE PICTURE OF A DISASTROUS WORLDLY POLICY. 1. A foolish life because of the narrowness of its aims and purposes. You have seen some little ant-hill with its teeming life, a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 12:22-28

Luke 12:22-28Take no thought for your lifeReasons for banishing vexatious care1.It is needless; “your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of these things”; and will certainly provide for you; and what need you take care, and God too? Cast your care upon Him. 2. It is fruitless; “which of you, by taking care, can add one cubit to his stature?” We may sooner, by our carping care, add a furlong to our grief, than a cubit to our comfort. All our care, without God’s help, will neither feed us... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 12:2

2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Ver. 2. See Trapp on " Mat 10:26 " read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 12:3

3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. Ver. 3. See Trapp on " Mat 10:27 " read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 12:4

4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. Ver. 4. See Trapp on " Mat 10:28 " read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 12:5

5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Ver. 5. See Trapp on " Mat 10:28 " read more

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