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  BIG-BELLIED MERCIES
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The promises of God are a precious book filled with spiritual,
temporal, and eternal good, and are a source of life eternal.

Topics: "God's Promises", "Mercy"
Scripture References: Psalm 119:50, Isaiah 41:10, Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 7:11, Romans 8:32, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 10:23, James 1:17, 2 Peter 1:4

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the richness and depth of God's promises,
describing them as 'big-bellied mercies' that contain all spiritual,
temporal, and eternal goods. He illustrates that these promises are like
precious vessels filled with jewels and beds of spices, offering
nourishment and support for the soul. Brooks encourages believers to
recognize that every true mercy can be found within the promises of God,
which are designed to uphold and sustain us throughout our lives.

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"He has given unto us exceeding great and precious

promises." 2 Peter 1:4

The promises are a precious book; every leaf drops myrrh

and mercy. The promises are golden vessels, which are

laden with the choicest jewels which heaven can afford,

or the soul can desire. All our spiritual, temporal, and

eternal good is to be found in the belly of the promises.

The promises are precious beds of spices; they are bottles

filled with those heavenly dews that will never fail--but will

uphold and nourish the soul to life eternal.

Promises are big-bellied mercies. There is nothing you

can truly call a mercy--but you will find it in the belly of

a promise.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/big-bellied-mercies/
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