Descended form Midian, son of Abraham by Keturah  Ge 25:1,2; 1Ch 1:32.
Dwelt east of Jordan, beside Moab  Nu 22:1,4.
A small part of
Dwelt near Horeb.  Ex 2:15; 3:1.
Retained the knowledge and worship of Jehovah.  Ex 2:16; 18:9-12.

Governed by kings  Nu 31:8; Jdj 8:5.
Dwelt in tents  Hab 3:7.
Engaged in commerce  Ge 37:28,36.
Conquered by Hadad  Ge 36:25; 1Ch 1:46.
Excited by Moab against Israel  Nu 22:4.
Terrified at approach of Israel  Hab 3:3-7.
With the moabites
Sent for Balaam to curse Israel.  Nu 22:5-7.
Seduced Israel to idolatry.  Nu 25:1-6.
Punished for seducing Israel.  Nu 25:16-18; 31:1-12.

Allowed to oppress Israel  Jdj 6:1-6.
Gideon raised up against  Jdj 6:11-14.
With Amalek, &c opposed Gideon  Jdj 6:33.
Miraculously defeated and destroyed by Gideon  Jdj 7:16-22; 8:10,11.
Princes of, slain  Jdj 7:24,25; 8:12,21.
Completeness of their destruction, alluded to  Ps 83:9-11; Isa 9:4; 10:26.
Shall minister to future glory of the church  Isa 60:6.

An animal secretion, of a white colour  La 4:7.
Used as food by the Jews  Ge 18:8; Jdj 5:25.
Different kinds mentioned
Of cows.  De 32:14; 1Sa 6:7.
Of camels.  Ge 32:15.
Of goats.  Pr 27:27.
Of sheep.  De 32:14.
Of sea-monsters.  La 4:3.

Flocks and herds fed for supply of  Pr 27:23,27; Isa 7:21,22; 1Co 9:7.
Canaan abounded with  Ex 3:8,17; Jos 5:6.
Made into
Butter.  Pr 30:33.
Cheese.  Job 10:10.

Kept by the Jews in bottles  Jdj 4:19.
Young animals not to be seethed in that of the mother  Ex 23:19.
Illustrative of
Temporal blessings.  Ge 49:12.
Blessings of the gospel.  Isa 55:1; Joe 3:18.
First principles of God’s word.  1Co 3:2; Heb 5:12; 1Pe 2:2.
Godly and edifying discourses.  Song 4:11.
Wealth of the Gentiles.  Isa 60:16.
Doctrines of the gospel.  Song 5:1.

Antiquity of  Ex 11:5.
Used for grinding
Manna in the wilderness.  Nu 11:8.
Corn.  Isa 47:2.

Female servants usually employed at  Ex 11:5; Mt 24:41.
Male captives often employed at  Jdj 16:24; La 5:13.
Stones used in
Hard.  Job 41:24.
Heavy.  Mt 18:6.
Large.  Re 18:21.
Not to be taken in pledge.  De 24:6.
Often thrown down on enemies during sieges.  Jdj 9:53; 2Sa 11:21.

Illustrative
(Grinding at,) of degradation.  Isa 47:1,2.
(Ceasing,) of desolation.  Jer 25:10; Re 18:22.

Called by God  Ex 28:1; Heb 5:4.
Qualified by God  Isa 6:5-7; 2Co 3:5,6.
Commissioned by Christ  Mt 28:19.
Sent by the Holy Spirit  Ac 13:2,4.
Have authority from God  2Co 10:8; 13:10.
Authority of, is for edification  2Co 10:8; 13:10.
Separated to the gospel  Ro 1:1.
Entrusted with the gospel  1Th 2:4.
Described as
Ambassadors for Christ.  2Co 5:20.
Ministers of Christ.  1Co 4:1.
Stewards of the mysteries of God.  1Co 4:1.
Defenders of the faith.  Php 1:7.
The servants of Christ’s people.  2Co 4:5.

Specially protected by God  2Co 1:10.
Necessity for  Mt 9:37,38; Ro 10:14.
Excellency of  Ro 10:15.
Labours of, vain, without God’s blessing  1Co 3:7; 15:10.
Compared to earthen vessels  2Co 4:7.
Should be
Pure.  Isa 52:11; 1Ti 3:9.
Holy.  Ex 28:36; Le 21:6; Tit 1:8.
Humble.  Ac 20:19.
Patient.  2Co 6:4; 2Ti 2:24.
Blameless.  1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:7.
Willing.  Isa 6:8; 1Pe 5:2.
Disinterested.  2Co 12:14; 1Th 2:6.
Impartial.  1Ti 5:21.
Gentle.  1Th 2:7; 2Ti 2:24.
Devoted.  Ac 20:24; Php 1:20,21.
Strong in grace.  2Ti 2:1.
Self-denying.  1Co 9:27.
Sober, just, and temperate.  Le 10:9; Tit 1:8.
Hospitable.  1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:8.
Apt to teach.  1Ti 3:2; 2Ti 2:24.
Studious and meditative.  1Ti 4:13,15.
Watchful.  2Ti 4:5.
Prayerful.  Eph 3:14; Php 1:4.
Strict in ruling their own families.  1Ti 3:4,12.
Affectionate to their people.  Php 1:7; 1Th 2:8,11.
Ensample to the flock.  Php 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Ti 4:12; 1Pe 5:3.

Should not be
Lords over God’s heritage.  1Pe 5:3.
Greedy of filthy lucre.  Ac 20:33; 1Ti 3:3,8; 1Pe 5:2.
Contentious.  1Ti 3:3; Tit 1:7.
Crafty.  2Co 4:2.
Men-pleasers.  Ga 1:10; 1Th 2:4.
Easily dispirited.  2Co 4:8,9; 6:10.
Entangled by cares.  Lu 9:60; 2Ti 2:4.
Given to wine.  1Ti 3:3; Tit 1:7.

Should seek the salvation of their flock  1Co 10:33.
Should avoid giving unnecessary offence  1Co 10:32,33; 2Co 6:3.
Should make full proof of their ministry  2Ti 4:5.
Are bound to
Preach the gospel to all.  Mr 16:16; 1Co 1:17.
Feed the Church.  Jer 3:15; Joh 21:15-17; Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2.
Build up the Church.  2Co 12:19; Eph 4:12.
Watch for souls.  Heb 13:17.
Pray for their people.  Joe 2:17; Col 1:9.
Strengthen the faith of their people.  Lu 22:32; Ac 14:22.
Teach.  2Ti 2:2.
Exhort.  Tit 1:9; 2:15.
Warn affectionately.  Ac 20:31.
Rebuke.  Tit 1:13; 2:15.
Comfort.  2Co 1:4-6.
Convince gainsayers.  Tit 1:9.
War a good warfare.  1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7.
Endure hardness.  2Ti 2:3.

Should preach
Christ crucified.  Ac 8:5,35; 1Co 2:2.
Repentance and faith.  Ac 20:21.
According to the oracles of God.  1Pe 4:11.
Everywhere.  Mr 16:20; Ac 8:4.
Not with enticing words of man’s wisdom.  1Co 1:17; 2:1,4.
Not setting forth themselves.  2Co 4:5.
Without deceitfulness.  2Co 2:17; 4:2; 1Th 2:3,5.
Fully, and without reserve.  Ac 5:20; 20:20,27; Ro 15:19.
With boldness.  Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mt 10:27,28.
With plainness of speech.  2Co 3:12.
With zeal.  1Th 2:8.
With constancy.  Ac 6:4; 2Ti 4:2.
With consistency.  2Co 1:18,19.
With heedfulness.  1Ti 4:16.
With good will and love.  Php 1:15-17.
With faithfulness.  Eze 3:17,18.
Without charge, if possible.  1Co 9:18; 1Th 2:9.

Woe to those who do not preach the gospel  1Co 9:16.
When faithful
Approve themselves as the ministers of God.  2Co 6:4.
Thank God for his gifts to their people.  1Co 1:4; Php 1:3; 1Th 3:9.
Glory in their people.  2Co 7:4.
Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people.  1Th 3:6-9.
Commend themselves to the consciences of men.  2Co 4:2.
Are rewarded.  Mt 24:47; 1Co 3:14; 9:17,18; 1Pe 5:4.

When unfaithful
Described.  Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10,11.
Deal treacherously with their people.  Joh 10:12.
Delude men.  Jer 6:14; Mt 15:14.
Seek gain.  Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3.
Shall be punished.  Eze 33:6-8; Mt 24:48-51.

Their people are bound, to
Regard them as God’s messengers.  1Co 4:1; Ga 4:14.
Not to despise them.  Lu 10:16; 1Ti 4:12.
Attend to their instructions.  Mal 2:7; Mt 23:3.
Follow their holy example.  1Co 11:1; Php 3:17.
Imitate their faith.  Heb 13:7.
Hold them in reputation.  Php 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17.
Love them.  2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6.
Pray for them.  Ro 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18.
Obey them.  1Co 16:16; Heb 13:17.
Give them joy.  2Co 1:14; 2:3.
Help them.  Ro 16:9; Php 4:3.
Support them.  2Ch 31:4; 1Co 9:7-11; Ga 6:6.

Pray for the increase of  Mt 9:38.
Faithful-Exemplified
The Eleven Apostles.  Mt 28:16-19.
The seventy.  Lu 10:1,17.
Matthias.  Ac 1:26.
Philip.  Ac 8:5.
Barnabas.  Ac 11:23.
Simeon, &c.  Ac 13:1.
Paul.  Ac 28:31.
Tychicus.  Eph 6:21.
Timothy.  Php 2:22.
Epaphroditus.  Php 2:24.
Archippus.  Col 4:17.
Titus.  Tit 1:5.

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