Ezra 8:24-30 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,… I. THE TREASURES TO BE GUARDED. 1. Valuable in themselves. 2. Valuable as being consecrated to God. 3. Valuable as being the spontaneous gifts of friends and well wishers. II. THE GUARDIANS OF THE TREASURES. III. THE CHARGE TO THE GUARDIANS OF THE TREASURES. IV. THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THE TREASURES. Conclusion — 1. Our subject speaks to ministers of the gospel (1 Corinthians 4:1, 2; Titus 1:7, 9; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:14). 2. To all who have charge of public funds or the property of others. 3. To all men (Matthew 25:14-30). (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them, |
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