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  THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL WAS THEIR INHERITANCE
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of inheriting the Lord
Himself, rather than just receiving sanctification or other blessings.

Topics: "Abiding in Christ", "Inheritance in God"
Scripture References: Joshua 13:14, John 15:4, Philippians 4:7

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that while God granted the land to the tribes of
Israel, He offered Himself as the inheritance to the Levites,
illustrating a deeper spiritual truth. He contrasts the temporary
blessings some receive from God with the profound experience of having
God Himself as our inheritance, which provides lasting joy, peace, and
sanctification. Simpson encourages believers to move beyond mere gifts
from God to a relationship where God Himself is our source of strength
and health, highlighting the importance of abiding in Him for true
fulfillment.

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The procedure was very significant. God gave the land to the other
tribes of Israel, but He gave Himself to the Levites. There is such a
thing in the Christian life as an inheritance from the Lord, and there
is such a thing as having the Lord Himself for our inheritance. Some
people receive a sanctification from the Lord that is of much value, but
variable and often impermanent. Others have learned the higher lesson of
taking the Lord Himself to be their keeper and their sanctity, and
abiding in Him they are kept above the vicissitudes of their own states
and feelings. Some receive from the Lord large measures of joy and
blessing and times of refreshing.

Others, again, learn to take the Lord Himself as their joy.

Some people are content to have peace with God, but others have taken
the peace of God, which passeth all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Some have faith in God, while others have the faith of God. Some have
many touches of healing from God, others have learned to live in the
very health of God Himself.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/the-lord-god-of-israel-was-their-inheritance/
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