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  OUT OF EGYPT DID I CALL MY SON
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of following Jesus and His
pathway of separation and consecration, while warning against the
consequences of opposing Christ and the impermanence of destructive
criticism.

Topics: "Following Christ", "Separation from Sin"
Scripture References: Matthew 2:16

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F.B. Meyer reflects on the tragic death of the innocent children during
King Herod's decree, emphasizing that the arrival of Christ brought both
hope and sorrow. He notes that those who oppose Christ ultimately face
their own demise, as illustrated by historical figures like Voltaire.
Meyer draws parallels between the life of Jesus and the journey of
Israel, urging believers to leave behind their 'Egypt' and pursue a life
of separation and dedication to God's purposes. The sermon serves as a
reminder of the cost of discipleship and the call to follow Christ
faithfully.

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CONTENT
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Matthew 2:16-23

The death of those little children was very pathetic. From the first it
seemed as though our Lord’s advent would bring not peace, but the
sword. Their mothers have long since been comforted, but it was a bitter
experience. The little ones were the nucleus of the great attendant
crowd “that follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth,†Revelation
14:1-4.

They are dead that sought the young child’s life. Such is the epitaph
that may be written for those who have set themselves to oppose the
cause of Christ. Voltaire’s house in Geneva is now used as a Bible
Society depot. Many of the books that made Christians tremble for the
Ark, are to be found on the top shelves of second-hand libraries. There
is no permanence in destructive criticism.

The young child comes up out of Egypt. There is a sense in which the
life of Jesus is the epitome of the story of Israel and the experience
of each Christian. See that you do not linger in Egypt, but come up in
the pathway of separation and consecration to His high purposes.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/out-of-egypt-did-i-call-my-son/
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