Our father - Not merely our ancestor, but the founder of our institutions.

Jeremiah explains extensively what might have been expressed briefly, in order to emphasize the steadfastness of the Rechabites. For one may obey h…

But we have dwelt in tents Ever since, until very lately, when they had taken up their dwelling in Jerusalem; the reason …

Jonadab was famous for wisdom and piety. He lived nearly 300 years before, 2 Kings 10:15. Jonadab charged his posterity not to drink wi…

1. Here, he convicts them of their transgre ion by the example of some obedient men.

First, the test of their obedience is given. Sec…