Judges 8:18-21 Then said he to Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom you slew at Tabor? And they answered, As you are, so were they… The people of God resemble the children of a king — I. IN THEIR SPIRITUAL CONFORMITY TO THE IMAGE OF KING JESUS. II. IN THEIR ILLUSTRIOUS TITLES. III. IN THEIR COURTLY APPAREL. IV. IN THEIR ROYAL IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES. 1. They dwell in the royal presence. 2. They have constant access to God. 3. They have royal provision. 4. They have special instruction. 5. They have a kingly guard. 6. They have royal prospects.Learn: 1. The dignity and rights of the saints of God. 2. How full of consolation to believers in sorrow and affliction! (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king. |
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