Torrey’s New Topical Textbook

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.