Galatians 3:2 This only would I learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? I. BEFORE HEARING — 1. Consider what thou art going about. 2. Set all worldly thoughts aside (Nehemiah 13:19, 20) and sins (James 1:21). 3. If thou would have God pour forth His blessing, do thou pour forth thy spirit to Him in prayer (Psalm 10:17; Psalm 65:2). (1) For the minister (Romans 15:30). (2) For your. selves, that God would put in with the Word (Isaiah 8:11). 4. Come with an appetite. 5. With large expectations. 6. With strong resolutions to practise. II. DURING HEARING. Hear — 1. Reverently. 2. Diligently, with hearts as well as ears. 3. Meekly (James 1:21). 4. With faith (Hebrews 4:2). 5. Apply it to thyself (Job 5:27). 6. Renew your resolutions, lifting up your heart in prayer. III. AFTER HEARING. 1. Meditate (1 Timothy 4:15). 2. Confer with others. 3. Square thyself according to it, that thy life may be the commentary (James 1:22; Matthew 7:24, 25). (Bishop Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? |
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