mhcc - bargains

mhcc@Genesis:23:14-20 @ Verse 14-20 -...in our dealings; cheating bargains will...-place was the only piece of the land which Abraham possessed in Canaan. Those who have least of this earth, find a grave in it. This sepulchre was at the end of the field; whatever our possessions are, there is a burial-place at the end of them. It was a token of his belief and expectation of the resurrection. Abraham is contented to be still a pilgrim while he lives, but secures a place where, when he dies, his flesh may rest in hope. After all, the chief concern is, with whom we shall rise. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:25:8-22 @ Verse 8-22 -...children of God. All bargains ought...-denial in obedience. Some asked, What shall we eat the seventh year? Thus many Christians anticipate evils, questioning what they shall do, and fearing to proceed in the way of duty. But we have no right to anticipate evils, so as to distress ourselves about them. To carnal minds we may appear to act absurdly, but the path of duty is ever the path of safety.

mhcc@Matthew:26 @ ****** Matthew 26 ****** *** Outline of Matthew 26 *** The rulers conspire against Christ. (_1-5.) Christ anointed at Bethany. (_6-13.) Judas bargains to betray Christ. (_14-16.) The Passover. (_17-25.) Christ institutes his holy supper. (_26-30.) He warns his disciples. (_31-35.) His agony in the garden. (_36-46.) He is betrayed. (_47-56.) Christ before Caiaphas. (_57-68.) Peter denies him. (_69-75.) *** Commentary ***

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