Torrey's Topical Textbook

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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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