We have now come to the final chapter of Spurgeon’s book of advice to those who work with kids both in church and as parents. In this final chapter, Spurgeon continues to examine what we can learn from the story of Elisha and the...
READ MOREThe Shunammite Woman’s Son (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 22)
Jun 11, 2010 | Book Review
In 2 Kings 4, we read the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman. The Shunammite woman was a wealthy woman who always invited Elisha in to stay in her house when he passed her way. Elisha stayed so often that she eventually convinced...
READ MOREAbijah’s “Some Good Thing” II (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 21)
Jun 4, 2010 | Book Review
This chapter continues Spurgeon’s discussion of the “the good thing” found in Abijah which started in the previous chapter. Where was the good thing? The “good thing” found in Abijah was not found in outward adornment, but the Bible tells...
READ MOREAbijah’s “Some Good Thing” (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 20)
May 28, 2010 | Book Review
The Lord usually brings the rod before he brings the axe. So starts this chapter based on the story of King Jeroboam and his son Abijah. In this story recounted in 1 Kings 14, Jeroboam’s son Abijah had fallen sick. So the King sent...
READ MOREObadiah and Elijah (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 19)
May 21, 2010 | Book Review
This short chapter continues Spurgeon’s observations from the previous two chapters based on the story of Elijah and Obadiah. It begins with yet another observation on the benefits of early piety. Spurgeon notes: “YOUTHFUL PIETY LEADS...
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