Judges 9:15
The bramble answered the trees, 'If you are truly anointing me king over you, come and shelter in my shade. Otherwise, may fire come out of the bramble and burn up the cedars of Lebanon!'
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Ten Commandments ·
1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites Judges 9: 15
…rule over them, though after a while, fire will come out of the bramble to devour them. Judges 9: 15. What an infinite mercy is it when God brings poor souls out of this house of bondage…
- All Things for Good ·
An exhortation to love God cites Judg. ix. 15
…but disappointment. “Let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon” (Judg. ix. 15). While we love the creature, fire comes out of this bramble to devour us; but if we love…
- Freedom of the Will ·
Section XI. The Evidence of Gods Certain Foreknowledge of the Volitions of Moral Agents cites Judges ix. 15 – 20
…in Joseph’s dream, depended on the same moral conduct. Jotham’s parable and prophecy, (Judges ix. 15 – 20.) was accomplished by the wicked conduct of Abimelech, and the men of Shechem. The…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Unity of God cites Judg 9:15
…you deify beside God will prove a bramble, and fire will come out of it and devour you. Judg 9:15. Use three: Of reproof. If the Lord Jehovah be the only true God, it reproves those who…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ's Kingly Office cites Judg 9:15
…to choose the bramble to rule over you, and ‘out of the bramble will come forth a fire.’ Judg 9:15. Submit to Christ willingly. All the devils in hell submit to Christ; but it is against…