A Classic Bible Study,
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Reuben, the Tribe Of.
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Descended from Jacob's first son Ge 29:32.
Predictions respecting Ge 49:4; De 33:6.
Persons selected from Strength of, on leaving Egypt Nu 1:20,21.
Led the second division of Israel in their journey's Nu 10:18.
Encamped with its standard south of the tabernacle Nu 2:10.
Offering of, at the dedication Nu 7:30-35.
Families of Nu 26:5,6,8,9.
Obtained inheritance east of Jordan on condition of helping to conquer Canaan Nu 32:1-33; De 3:18-20.
Bounds of their inheritance De 3:16,17; Jos 13:15-23.
Strength of, at the time of receiving their inheritance Nu 26:7.
Cities built by Nu 32:37,38.
On Ebal, said amen to the curses De 27:13.
Dismissed by Joshua after the conquest of Canaan Jos 22:1-9.
Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes Jos 22:10-29.
Did not assist against Sisera Judg 5:15,16.
Some of, at David's coronation 1Ch 12:37,38.
Officers appointed over, by David 1Ch 26:32; 27:16.
Took land of the Hagarites 1Ch 5:10,18-22.
Invaded and conquered by Hazael king of Syria 2Ki 10:32,33.
Carried away by Tiglathpileser 2Ki 15:29; 1Ch 5:6,26.
Remarkable persons of
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Dathan, Abiram, and On. Nu 16:1; 26:9,10.
Adina &c. 1Ch 11:42.
Revenge.
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Forbidden by our Lord Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9.
Christ an example of forbearing Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23.
Rebuked by Christ Lu 9:54,55.
Inconsistent with Christian spirit Lu 9:55.
Proceeds from a spiteful heart Eze 25:15.
Instead of taking, we should
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Trust in God. Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16.
Exhibit love. Le 19:18; Lu 6:35.
Give place to wrath. Ro 12:19.
Exercise forbearance. Mt 5:38-41.
Bless. Ro 12:14.
Overcome others by kindness. Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20.
Be thankful for being kept from taking 1Sa 25:32,33.
The wicked are earnest after Jer 20:10.
Punishment for Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12.
Exemplified
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Simon and Levi. Ge 34:25.
Samson. Judg 15:7,8; 16:28-30.
Joab. 2Sa 3:27.
Absalom. 2Sa 13:23-29.
Jezebel. 1Ki 19:2.
Ahab. 1Ki 22:26.
Haman. Es 3:8-15.
Edomites. Eze 25:12.
Philistines. Eze 25:15.
Herodias. Mr 6:19-24.
James and John. Lu 9:54.
Chief priests. Ac 5:33.
Jews. Ac 7:54,59; 23:12.
Reviling and Reproaching.
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Forbidden 1Pe 3:9.
Of rulers specially forbidden Ex 22:28; Ac 23:4,5.
The wicked utter, against
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God. Ps 74:22; 79:12.
God, by opposing the poor. Pr 14:31.
Christ. Mt 27:39; Lu 7:34.
Saints. Ps 102:8; Zep 2:8.
Rulers. 2Pe 2:10,11; Jude 1:8,9.
The conduct of Christ under 1Pe 2:23.
Saints
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Endure. 1Ti 4:10; Heb 10:33.
Endure for God's sake. Ps 69:7.
Endure for Christ's sake. Lu 6:22.
Should expect. Mt 10:25.
Should not fear. Isa 51:7.
Sometimes depressed by. Ps 42:10,11; 44:16; 69:20.
May take pleasure in. 2Co 12:10.
Supported under. 2Co 12:10.
Trust in God under. Ps 57:3; 119:42.
Pray under. 2Ki 19:4,16; Ps 89:50.
Return blessings for. 1Co 4:12; 1Pe 3:9.
Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake 1Pe 4:14.
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake Mt 5:11; Lu 6:22.
Excludes from heaven 1Co 6:10.
Punishment for Zep 2:8,9; Mt 5:22.
Exemplified
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Joseph's brethren. Ge 37:19.
Goliath. 1Sa 17:43.
Michal. 2Sa 6:20.
Shimei. 2Sa 16:7,8.
Sennacherib. Isa 37:17,23,24.
Moabites and Ammonites. Zep 2:8.
Pharisees. Mt 12:24.
Jews. Mt 27:39,40; Joh 8:48.
Malefactor. Lu 23:39.
Athenian philosophers. Ac 17:18.
Reward of Saints, The.
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Is from God Ro 2:7; Col 3:24; Heb 11:6.
Is of grace, through faith alone Ro 4:4,5,16; 11:6.
Is of God's good pleasure Mt 20:14,15; Lu 12:32.
Prepared by God Heb 11:16.
Prepared by Christ Joh 14:2.
As servants of Christ Col 3:24.
Not on account of their merits Ro 4:4,5.
Described as
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Being with Christ. Joh 12:26; 14:3; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17.
Beholding the face of God. Ps 17:15; Mt 5:8; Re 22:4.
Beholding the glory of Christ. Joh 17:24.
Being glorified with Christ. Ro 8:17,18; Col 3:4; Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.
Sitting in judgment with Christ. Da 7:22; Mt 19:28; Lu 22:30; 1Co 6:2.
Reigning with Christ. 2Ti 2:12; Re 3:21; 5:10; 20:4.
Reigning for ever and ever. Re 22:5.
A crown of righteousness. 2Ti 4:8.
A crown of glory. 1Pe 5:4.
A crown of life. Jas 1:12; Re 2:10.
An incorruptible crown. 1Co 9:25.
Joint heirship with Christ. Ro 8:17.
Inheritance of all things. Re 21:7.
Inheritance with saints in light. Ac 20:32; 26:18; Col 1:12.
Inheritance eternal. Heb 9:15.
Inheritance incorruptible. 1Pe 1:4.
A kingdom. Mt 25:34; Lu 22:29.
A kingdom immovable. Heb 12:28.
Shining as the stars. Da 12:3.
Everlasting light. Isa 60:19.
Everlasting life. Lu 18:30; Joh 6:40; 17:2,3; Ro 2:7; 6:23; 1Jo 5:11.
An enduring substance. Heb 10:34.
A house eternal in the heavens. 2Co 5:1.
A city which had foundation. Heb 11:10.
Entering into the joy of the Lord. Mt 25:21; Heb 12:2.
Rest. Heb 4:9; Re 14:13.
Fulness of joy. Ps 16:11.
The prize of the high calling of God in Christ. Php 3:14.
Treasure in heaven. Mt 19:21; Lu 12:33.
An eternal weight of glory. 2Co 4:17.
Is full 2Jo 1:8.
Is sure Pr 11:18.
Is satisfying Ps 17:15.
Is inestimable Isa 64:4; 1Co 2:9.
Saints may feel confident of Ps 73:24; Isa 25:8,9; 2Co 5:1; 2Ti 4:8.
Hope of, a cause of rejoicing Ro 5:2.
Be careful not to lose 2Jo 1:8.
The prospect of, should lead to
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Diligence. 2Jo 1:8.
Pressing forward. Php 3:14.
Enduring suffering for Christ. 2Co 4:16-18; Heb 11:26.
Faithfulness to death. Re 2:10.
Shall be given at the second coming of Christ Mt 16:27; Re 22:12.




