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mhcc@Genesis:14:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 -...inhabitants were the most ripe for...2Corinthians strkjv@6:17. So near a relation of Abram should have been a companion and a disciple of Abram. If he chose to dwell in Sodom, he must thank himself if he share in Sodom's losses. When we go out of the way of our duty, we put ourselves from under God's protection, and cannot expect that the choice made by our lusts, should end to our comfort. They took Lot's goods; it is just with God to deprive us of enjoyments, by which we suffer ourselves to be deprived of the enjoyment of him.

mhcc@Genesis:45:1-15 @ Verse 1-15 -...Benjamin. Now they were ripe for...-kindness known to his people, out of the sight and hearing of the world. Joseph shed tears of tenderness and strong affection, and with these threw off that austerity with which he had hitherto behaved toward his brethren. This represents the Divine compassion toward returning penitents. "I am Joseph, your brother." This would humble them yet more for their sin in selling him, but would encourage them to hope for kind treatment. Thus, when Christ would convince Paul, he said, I am Jesus; and when he would comfort his disciples, he said, It is I, be not afraid. When Christ manifests himself to his people, he encourages them to draw near to him with a true heart. Joseph does so, and shows them, that whatever they thought to do against him, God had brought good out of it. Sinners must grieve and be angry with themselves for their sins, though God brings good out of it, for that is no thanks to them. The agreement between all this, and the case of a sinner, on Christ's manifesting himself to his soul, is very striking. He does not, on this account, think sin a less, but a greater evil; and yet he is so armed against despair, as even to rejoice in what God hath wrought, while he trembles in thinking of the dangers and destruction from which he has escaped. Joseph promises to take care of his father and all the family. It is the duty of children, if the necessity of their parents at any time require it, to support and supply them to the utmost of their ability; this is showing piety at home, 1st Timothy strkjv@5:4. After Joseph had embraced Benjamin, he caressed them all, and then his brethren talked with him freely of all the affairs of their father's house. After the tokens of true reconciliation with the Lord Jesus, sweet communion with him follows.

mhcc@Leviticus:2:12-16 @ Verse 12-16 - Salt is required in all the offerings. God hereby intimates to them that their sacrifices, in themselves, were unsavoury. All religious services must be seasoned with grace. Christianity is the salt of the earth. Directions are given about offering their first-...delight in the first ripe fruits...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:17:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...by sins, made themselves ripe for...

mhcc@Ezekiel:8:7-12 @ Verse 7-12 -...sight. But those are ripe indeed...

mhcc@Hosea:6:4-11 @ Verse 4-11 -...received. Judah also was ripe for...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Hosea:9:7-10 @ Verse 7-10 -...pleasure as the first ripe figs....

mhcc@Amos:1 @ ****** Amos 1 ****** *** General Notes on the Book of Amos *** Amos was a herdsman, and engaged in agriculture. But the same Divine Spirit influenced Isaiah and Daniel in the court, and Amos in the sheep-folds, giving to each the powers and eloquence needful for them. He assures the twelve tribes of the destruction of the neighbouring nations; and as they at that time gave themselves up to wickedness and idolatry, he reproves the Jewish nation with severity; but describes the restoration of the church by the Messiah, extending to the latter days. *** Outline of Amos 1 *** Judgments against the Syrians, Philistines, Tyrians, Edomites, and Ammonites. -...their sins, and were ripe for...__Outline Henry'__2 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Amos:8:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...that the people were ripe for...

mhcc@Hebrews:11:20-31 @ Verse 20-31 -...made his choice when ripe for...

mhcc@Revelation:14 @ ****** Revelation 14 ****** *** Outline of Revelation 14 *** Those faithful to Christ celebrate the praises of God. (_1-5.) Three angels; one proclaiming the everlasting gospel; another, the downfal of Babylon; and a third, the dreadful wrath of God on the worshippers of the beast. The blessedness of those who die in the Lord. (_6-13.)...and of a harvest ripe for...(_14-16.)...of a vintage fully ripe, trodden...-press of God's wrath. (_17-20.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Revelation:14:14-20 @ Verse 14-20 -...their sin they are ripe for...-...not be everlasting; and ripeness in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

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