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mhcc@Genesis:7 @ ****** Genesis 7 ****** *** Outline of Genesis 7 *** Noah, and his family and the living creatures, enter the ark, and the flood begins. (_1-12.) Noah shut in the ark. (_13-16.) The increase of the flood for forty days. (_17-20.) All flesh is destroyed by the flood. (_21-24.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Genesis:7:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - The ravenous creatures were made mild and manageable; yet, when this occasion was over, they were of the same kind as before; for the ark did not alter their natures. Hypocrites in the church, who outwardly conform to the laws of that ark, are yet unchanged; and it will appear, one time or other, what kind they are after. God continued his care of Noah. God shut the door, to secure him and keep him safe in the ark; also to keep all others for ever out. In what manner this was done, God has not been pleased to make known. There is much of our gospel duty and privilege to be seen in Noah's safety in the ark. The apostle makes it a type of christian baptism, 1st Peter strkjv@3:20,21. Observe then, it is our great duty, in obedience to the gospel call, by a lively faith in Christ, to come into that way of salvation which God has provided for poor sinners. Those that come into the ark, should bring as many as they can with them, by good instructions, by persuasions, and by good examples. There is room enough in Christ for all comers. God put Adam into paradise, but did not shut him in, so he threw himself out; but when God put Noah into the ark, and so when he brings a soul to Christ, the salvation is sure: it is not in our own keeping, but in the Mediator's hand. But the door of mercy will shortly be shut against those that now make light of it. Knock now, and it shall be opened, Luke strkjv@13:25.

mhcc@Genesis:14 @ ****** Genesis 14 ****** *** Outline of Genesis 14 *** The battle of the kings, Lot is taken prisoner. (_1-12.) Abram rescues Lot. (_13-16.) Melchizedek blesses Abram. (_17-20.) Abram restores the spoil. (_21-24.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Genesis:14:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Abram takes this opportunity to give a real proof of his being truly friendly to Lot. We ought to be ready to succour those in distress, especially relations and friends. And though others may have been wanting in their duty to us, yet we must not neglect our duty to them. Abram rescued the captives. As we have opportunity, we must do good to all.

mhcc@Deuteronomy:25 @ ****** Deuteronomy 25 ****** *** Outline of Deuteronomy 25 *** Extent of punishment. (_1-3.) The ox that treadeth the corn. (_4.) Marriage of a brother's wife. (_5-12.) Of unjust weights. (_13-16.) War against Amalek. (_17-19.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Deuteronomy:25:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Dishonest gain always brings a curse on men's property, families, and souls. Happy those who judge themselves, repent of and forsake their sins, and put away evil things, that they may not be condemned of the Lord.

mhcc@2Kings:11 @ Henry'_2__10 ****** 2nd Kings 11 ****** *** Outline of 2nd Kings 11 *** Athaliah usurps the government of Judah, Jehoash made king. (_1-12.) Athaliah put to death. (_13-16.) The worship of the Lord restored. (_17-21.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@2Kings:11:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Athaliah hastened her own destruction. She herself was the greatest traitor, and yet was first and loudest in crying, Treason, treason! The most guilty are commonly the most forward to reproach others.

mhcc@Ecclesiastes:4 @ ****** Ecclesiastes 4 ****** *** Outline of Ecclesiastes 4 *** Miseries from oppression. (_1-3.) troubles from envy. (_4-6.) The folly of covetousness. (_7,8.) The advantages of mutual assistance. (_9-12.) the changes of royalty. (_13-16.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Ecclesiastes:4:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - People are never long easy and satisfied; they are fond of changes. This is no new thing. Princes see themselves slighted by those they have studied to oblige; this is vanity and vexation of spirit. But the willing servants of the Lord Jesus, our King, rejoice in him alone, and they will love Him more and more to all eternity. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Matthew:5 @ ****** Matthew 5 ****** *** Outline of Matthew 5 *** Christ's sermon on the mount. (_1,2.) Who are blessed. (_3-12.) Exhortations and warnings. (_13-16.) Christ came to confirm the law. (_17-20.) The sixth commandment. (_21-26.) The seventh commandment. (_27-32.) The third commandment. (_33-37.) The law of retaliation. (_38-42.) The law of love explained. (_43-48.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Matthew:5:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Ye are the salt of the earth. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify; but Christ sent forth his disciples, by their lives and doctrines to season it with knowledge and grace. If they are not such as they should be, they are as salt that has lost its savour. If a man can take up the profession of Christ, and yet remain graceless, no other doctrine, no other means, can make him profitable. Our light must shine, by doing such good works as men may see. What is between God and our souls, must be kept to ourselves; but that which is of itself open to the sight of men, we must study to make suitable to our profession, and praiseworthy. We must aim at the glory of God.

mhcc@Mark:10 @ ****** Mark 10 ****** *** Outline of Mark 10 *** The Pharisees' question concerning divorce. (_1-12.) Christ's love to little children. (_13-16.) Christ's discourse with the rich young man. (_17-22.) The hinderance of riches. (_23-31.) Christ foretells his sufferings. (_32-45.) Bartimeus healed. (_46-52.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Mark:10:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good; therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done to hinder it. Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon as they are able to understand his words. Also, we must receive the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand affected to Christ and his grace, as little children to their parents, nurses, and teachers.

mhcc@Acts:20 @ ****** Acts 20 ****** *** Outline of Acts 20 *** Paul's journeys. (_1-6.) Eutychus restored to life. (_7-12.) Paul travels towards Jerusalem. (_13-16.) Paul's discourse to the elders of Ephesus. (_17-27.) Their farewell. (_28-38.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Acts:20:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - Paul hastened to Jerusalem, but tried to do good by the way, when going from place to place, as every good man should do. In doing God's work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed; we must not spend time with them when duty calls us another way.

mhcc@1Thessalonians:2 @ Henry'_1__1 ****** 1st Thessalonians 2 ****** *** Outline of 1st Thessalonians 2 *** The apostle reminds the Thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. (_1-12.) And of their receiving the gospel as the word of God. (_13-16.) His joy on their account. (_17-20.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@1Thessalonians:2:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - We should receive the word of God with affections suitable to its holiness, wisdom, truth, and goodness. The words of men are frail and perishing, like themselves, and sometimes false, foolish, and fickle; but God's word is holy, wise, just, and faithful. Let us receive and regard it accordingly. The word wrought in them, to make them examples to others in faith and good works, and in patience under sufferings, and in trials for the sake of the gospel. Murder and persecution are hateful to God, and no zeal for any thing in religion can excuse it. Nothing tends more to any person or people's filling up the measure of their sins, than opposing the gospel, and hindering the salvation of souls. The pure gospel of Christ is abhorred by many, and the faithful preaching of it is hindered in many ways. But those who forbid the preaching it to sinners, to men dead in sin, do not by this please God. Those have cruel hearts, and are enemies to the glory of God, and to the salvation of his people, who deny them the Bible.

mhcc@1Peter:1 @ ****** 1st Peter 1 ****** *** General Notes on the Book of 1st Peter *** The same great doctrines, as in St. Paul's epistles, are here applied to same practical purposes. And this epistle is remarkable for the sweetness, gentleness, and humble love, with which it is written. It gives a short, and yet a very clear summary, both of the consolations and the instructions needful for the encouragement and direction of a Christian in his journey to heaven, raising his thoughts and desires to that happiness, and strengthening him against all opposition in the way, both from corruption within, and temptations and afflictions without. *** Outline of 1st Peter 1 *** The apostle blesses God for his special benefits through Christ. (_1-9.) Salvation by Christ foretold in ancient prophecy. (_10-12.) All are exhorted to holy conversation. (_13-16.) Such as is suitable to their principles, privileges, and obligations. (_17-25.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@1Peter:1:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 - As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections. Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice, and humble in your judgment of yourselves. A strong and perfect trust in the grace of God, is agreeable with best endeavours in our duty. Holiness is the desire and duty of every Christian. It must be in all affairs, in every condition, and towards all people. We must especially watch and pray against the sins to which we are inclined. The written word of God is the surest rule of a Christian's life, and by this rule we are commanded to be holy every way. God makes those holy whom he saves.