Homilist Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light… I. THE MYSTIC PILLAR RESEMBLED THE BIBLE IN THE ENDS IT ANSWERED. 1. The mystic pillar promoted their emancipation. So the Bible opens the soul's prison doors, snaps its chains, delivers it from the despotism of sin, and makes its way clear into the kingdom of God. 2. The mystic pillar guided them through the wilderness. So does the Bible show us the path of life. It is ever in advance of humanity, etc. 3. The mystic pillar protected them from all that would injure. The Bible is the sword of the Spirit; the armour of the soul. II. THE MYSTIC PILLAR RESEMBLED THE BIBLE IN THE ATTRIBUTES IT DISPLAYED. 1. Supernaturalness. 2. Adaptation. 3. Many-sidedness. III. THE MYSTIC PILLAR RESEMBLED THE BIBLE IN THE CONDITIONS IT REQUIRED. 1. It required a constant observance of its movements. Bible of no service unless studied. 2. It required a constant following of its movements. You must go as the Bible goes in relation to sin. Satan, holiness, and God; life and death, time and eternity. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: |
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