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...
READ MOREObadiah’s Early Piety (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 18)
May 14, 2010 | Book Review
In the last chapter, we were introduced to Obadiah who later in his life worked in the hostile court of the evil King Ahab. In this chapter, Spurgeon discusses the early piety of Obadiah. In 1 Kings 18:12, during his exchange with...
READ MOREWitnesses for God Converted in Youth (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 17)
May 7, 2010 | Book Review
Although this chapter touches on those who come to faith early in life, Spurgeon’s principle point in this chapter is that God is forever sovereign and always has a plan. This chapter is based on the story of Elijah and Obadiah recorded...
READ MOREChildhood and the Holy Scriptures (Synopsis of Come Ye’ Children – Chapter 16)
Apr 30, 2010 | Book Review
In this chapter, Spurgeon employs the example of Paul and Timothy to draw some conclusions about children and the Bible. He begins by recounting the method how Paul taught Timothy the gospel. He taught him the lessons of the Bible...
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