Nehemiah 9:17 And refused to obey, neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them; but hardened their necks… I. THE CERTAINTY OF THIS READINESS TO PARDON. This may be discerned — 1. In the plans which He devised for its bestowment consistent with His honour as a sovereign, and compatible with His character as a just and moral Ruler. 2. In the repeated assurances and urgent entreaties with regard to the facts which are furnished in His Word. 3. In the efforts He makes to effect it, and so frequently recorded in the pages of history. II. THE CONDITIONS OF THIS READINESS TO PARDON. 1. A vivid apprehension of personal guilt. 2. A full consciousness of personal danger. 3. Repentance and faith. (W. S. Edwards.) Parallel Verses KJV: And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. |
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