Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
Answer
"And said, By Myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not
withheld thy son, thine only son: that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy
seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; and thy seed shall possess the
gate of his enemies; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed
My voice." Verses 16-18.
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
What is it that makes a thing holy?
With what words did He justify acts of mercy on the Sabbath day?
16. What striking testimony is borne by Neander, the noted church historian, regarding the origin of the Sunday Sabbath?
How should we sympathize with others in their sorrows?
What parable illustrates practical Christian help work?
Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle