Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come… I. THE TITLE OF THE SAVIOUR. 1. A messenger, or one who is sent (John 6:29, 38, 57; John 7:16; 28:9-83). 2. Peace-maker (Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:20). 3. Prosperous Saviour. II. THE APPEARING OF THE MESSIAH. 1. He was to be of the tribe of Judah. 2. He was to come before the rule and authority of the tribe of Judah should cease. III. THE WORK OF THE MESSIAH "Unto Him shall the gathering of the people be." They are gathered — 1. To His cross as the source of salvation. 2. To His cause as His devoted followers. 3. To His Church as the visible friends of His kingdom. 4. To His royal standard as His loyal and obedient subjects. 5. To His glorious kingdom as the trophies of His grace, to shine forth in the lustre of purity and blessedness for ever and ever.Learn: 1. The true character of the Lord Jesus. He is the promised Shiloh. 2. Have we been brought to a saving experimental knowledge of His grace? 3. The full accomplishment of the text is yet to come. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. |
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