OT.filter - mhcc banishment:

mhcc@Genesis:39:19-23 @ Verse 19-23 - Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison; he trusted him to manage the affairs of the prison. A good man will do good wherever he is, and will be a blessing even in bonds and banishment. Let us not forget, through Joseph, to look unto Jesus, who suffered being tempted, yet without sin; who was slandered, and persecuted, and imprisoned, but without cause; who by the cross ascended to the throne. May we be enabled to follow the same path in submitting and in suffering, to the same place of glory. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@2Samuel:14:1-20 @ Verse 1-20 - We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.

mhcc@2Samuel:14:21-24 @ Verse 21-24 - David was inclined to favour Absalom, yet, for the honour of his justice, he could not do it but upon application made for him, which may show the methods of Divine grace. It is true that God has thoughts of compassion toward poor sinners, not willing that any should perish; yet he is only reconciled to them through a Mediator, who pleads on their behalf. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and Christ came to this land of our banishment, to bring us to God.

mhcc@Psalms:107 @ ****** Psalms 107 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 107 *** God's providential care of the children of men in distresses, in banishment, and dispersion. (_1-9.) In captivity. (_10-16.) In sickness. (_17-22.) Danger at sea.(23-32) God's hand is to be seen by his own people. (_33-43.) *** Commentary ***