A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Midianites.
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Descended form Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah Ge 25:1,2; 1Ch 1:32.
Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab Nu 22:1,4.
A small part of
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Dwelt near Horeb. Ex 2:15; 3:1.
Retained the knowledge and worship of Jehovah. Ex 2:16; 18:9-12.
Dwelt in tents Hab 3:7.
Engaged in commerce Ge 37:28,36.
Conquered by Hadad Ge 36:25; 1Ch 1:46.
Excited by Moab against Israel Nu 22:4.
Terrified at approach of Israel Hab 3:3-7.
With the moabites
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Sent for Balaam to curse Israel. Nu 22:5-7.
Seduced Israel to idolatry. Nu 25:1-6.
Punished for seducing Israel. Nu 25:16-18; 31:1-12.
Gideon raised up against Judg 6:11-14.
With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon Judg 6:33.
Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon Judg 7:16-22; 8:10,11.
Princes of, slain Judg 7:24,25; 8:12,21.
Completeness of their destruction, alluded to Ps 83:9-11; Isa 9:4; 10:26.
Shall minister to future glory of the church Isa 60:6.
Milk.
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An animal secretion, of a white colour La 4:7.
Used as food by the Jews Ge 18:8; Judg 5:25.
Different kinds mentioned
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Of cows. De 32:14; 1Sa 6:7.
Of camels. Ge 32:15.
Of goats. Pr 27:27.
Of sheep. De 32:14.
Of sea-monsters. La 4:3.
Canaan abounded with Ex 3:8,17; Jos 5:6.
Made into
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Butter. Pr 30:33.
Cheese. Job 10:10.
Young animals not to be seethed in that of the mother Ex 23:19.
Illustrative of
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Temporal blessings. Ge 49:12.
Blessings of the gospel. Isa 55:1; Joe 3:18.
First principles of God's word. 1Co 3:2; Heb 5:12; 1Pe 2:2.
Godly and edifying discourses. Song 4:11.
Wealth of the Gentiles. Isa 60:16.
Doctrines of the gospel. Song 5:1.
Mills.
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Antiquity of Ex 11:5.
Used for grinding Female servants usually employed at Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41.
Male captives often employed at Judg 16:24; La 5:13.
Stones used in
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Hard. Job 41:24.
Heavy. Mt 18:6.
Large. Re 18:21.
Not to be taken in pledge. De 24:6.
Often thrown down on enemies during sieges. Judg 9:53; 2Sa 11:21.
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(Grinding at,) of degradation. Isa 47:1,2.
(Ceasing,) of desolation. Jer 25:10; Re 18:22.
Ministers.
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Called by God Ex 28:1; Heb 5:4.
Qualified by God Isa 6:5-7; 2Co 3:5,6.
Commissioned by Christ Mt 28:19.
Sent by the Holy Spirit Ac 13:2,4.
Have authority from God 2Co 10:8; 13:10.
Authority of, is for edification 2Co 10:8; 13:10.
Separated to the gospel Ro 1:1.
Entrusted with the gospel 1Th 2:4.
Described as
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Ambassadors for Christ. 2Co 5:20.
Ministers of Christ. 1Co 4:1.
Stewards of the mysteries of God. 1Co 4:1.
Defenders of the faith. Php 1:7.
The servants of Christ's people. 2Co 4:5.
Necessity for Mt 9:37,38; Ro 10:14.
Excellency of Ro 10:15.
Labours of, vain, without God's blessing 1Co 3:7; 15:10.
Compared to earthen vessels 2Co 4:7.
Should be
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Pure. Isa 52:11; 1Ti 3:9.
Holy. Ex 28:36; Le 21:6; Tit 1:8.
Humble. Ac 20:19.
Patient. 2Co 6:4; 2Ti 2:24.
Blameless. 1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:7.
Willing. Isa 6:8; 1Pe 5:2.
Disinterested. 2Co 12:14; 1Th 2:6.
Impartial. 1Ti 5:21.
Gentle. 1Th 2:7; 2Ti 2:24.
Devoted. Ac 20:24; Php 1:20,21.
Strong in grace. 2Ti 2:1.
Self-denying. 1Co 9:27.
Sober, just, and temperate. Le 10:9; Tit 1:8.
Hospitable. 1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:8.
Apt to teach. 1Ti 3:2; 2Ti 2:24.
Studious and meditative. 1Ti 4:13,15.
Watchful. 2Ti 4:5.
Prayerful. Eph 3:14; Php 1:4.
Strict in ruling their own families. 1Ti 3:4,12.
Affectionate to their people. Php 1:7; 1Th 2:8,11.
Ensample to the flock. Php 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Ti 4:12; 1Pe 5:3.
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Lords over God's heritage. 1Pe 5:3.
Greedy of filthy lucre. Ac 20:33; 1Ti 3:3,8; 1Pe 5:2.
Contentious. 1Ti 3:3; Tit 1:7.
Crafty. 2Co 4:2.
Men-pleasers. Ga 1:10; 1Th 2:4.
Easily dispirited. 2Co 4:8,9; 6:10.
Entangled by cares. Lu 9:60; 2Ti 2:4.
Given to wine. 1Ti 3:3; Tit 1:7.
Should avoid giving unnecessary offence 1Co 10:32,33; 2Co 6:3.
Should make full proof of their ministry 2Ti 4:5.
Are bound to
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Preach the gospel to all. Mr 16:16; 1Co 1:17.
Feed the Church. Jer 3:15; Joh 21:15-17; Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2.
Build up the Church. 2Co 12:19; Eph 4:12.
Watch for souls. Heb 13:17.
Pray for their people. Joe 2:17; Col 1:9.
Strengthen the faith of their people. Lu 22:32; Ac 14:22.
Teach. 2Ti 2:2.
Exhort. Tit 1:9; 2:15.
Warn affectionately. Ac 20:31.
Rebuke. Tit 1:13; 2:15.
Comfort. 2Co 1:4-6.
Convince gainsayers. Tit 1:9.
War a good warfare. 1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7.
Endure hardness. 2Ti 2:3.
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Christ crucified. Ac 8:5,35; 1Co 2:2.
Repentance and faith. Ac 20:21.
According to the oracles of God. 1Pe 4:11.
Everywhere. Mr 16:20; Ac 8:4.
Not with enticing words of man's wisdom. 1Co 1:17; 2:1,4.
Not setting forth themselves. 2Co 4:5.
Without deceitfulness. 2Co 2:17; 4:2; 1Th 2:3,5.
Fully, and without reserve. Ac 5:20; 20:20,27; Ro 15:19.
With boldness. Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mt 10:27,28.
With plainness of speech. 2Co 3:12.
With zeal. 1Th 2:8.
With constancy. Ac 6:4; 2Ti 4:2.
With consistency. 2Co 1:18,19.
With heedfulness. 1Ti 4:16.
With good will and love. Php 1:15-17.
With faithfulness. Eze 3:17,18.
Without charge, if possible. 1Co 9:18; 1Th 2:9.
When faithful
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Approve themselves as the ministers of God. 2Co 6:4.
Thank God for his gifts to their people. 1Co 1:4; Php 1:3; 1Th 3:9.
Glory in their people. 2Co 7:4.
Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people. 1Th 3:6-9.
Commend themselves to the consciences of men. 2Co 4:2.
Are rewarded. Mt 24:47; 1Co 3:14; 9:17,18; 1Pe 5:4.
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Described. Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10,11.
Deal treacherously with their people. Joh 10:12.
Delude men. Jer 6:14; Mt 15:14.
Seek gain. Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3.
Shall be punished. Eze 33:6-8; Mt 24:48-51.
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Regard them as God's messengers. 1Co 4:1; Ga 4:14.
Not to despise them. Lu 10:16; 1Ti 4:12.
Attend to their instructions. Mal 2:7; Mt 23:3.
Follow their holy example. 1Co 11:1; Php 3:17.
Imitate their faith. Heb 13:7.
Hold them in reputation. Php 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17.
Love them. 2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6.
Pray for them. Ro 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18.
Obey them. 1Co 16:16; Heb 13:17.
Give them joy. 2Co 1:14; 2:3.
Help them. Ro 16:9; Php 4:3.
Support them. 2Ch 31:4; 1Co 9:7-11; Ga 6:6.
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