The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 22:31
2 Samuel 22:31As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is tried; He is a Buckler to all them that trust in Him.God’s way perfect, His Word tried, Himself the believer’s BucklerWe have, in the words of our text--first, the perfection of God’s way--next, the purity of God’s Word--and, lastly, the privilege of God’s people.I. The essential perfection of a “way” is the accomplishment of its end; the contingent or relative perfection is the accomplishment of the end, with the utmost... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 22:1-51
2 Samuel 22:1-51David spake unto the Lord the word of this song.The song of thanksgivingSome of David’s actions are very characteristic of himself; there are other actions quite out of harmony with his character. This psalm of thanksgiving belongs to the former order. It is quite like David, at the conclusion of his military enterprises, to cast his eye gratefully over the whole, and acknowledge the goodness and mercy that had followed him all along. The date of this song is not to be... read more