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I. GOD'S ANOINTED (Psalm 45:7).

1. He was chosen to be God's anointed (Isaiah 42:1).

2. He was called and sent by God (Isaiah 42:6).

3. His investiture in His offices (Isaiah 42:7).

4. Fulness of grace for His great work (Colossians 1:19).

II. THE LAMP ORDAINED FOR GOD'S ANOINTED.

1. Some of its discoveries.

(1)  It shows a trinity of persons in the Godhead (1 John 5:7).

(2)  It reveals the everlasting counsel (2 Samuel 23:5).

(3)  It demonstrates the mystery of the incarnation (2 Corinthians 5:19).

(4)  It discovers the doctrine of substitution (Psalm 89:19).

(5)  It shines into the grave, and shows Christ's resurrection and ours (Hebrews 7:25).

(6)  Its light shows man's darkness and salvation (Psalm 119:104).

2. Some of its properties.

(1)  It is a lamp of Divine formation (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).

(2)  It is a dazzling brightness that this lamp sheds (John 9:39).

(3)  It has an assimilating power (John 15:3).

(4)  It is a profitable lamp (Psalm 119:105).

(5)  It is a lamp of general use (Luke 2:10).

(6)  It is an ancient lamp (Jeremiah 6:16).

(7)  It is a durable lamp (Psalm 119:89).

III. THE REASONS WHY GOD HAS ORDAINED IT.

1. To the honour of His Son Jesus Christ (John 5:39).

2. To perpetuate His name to all ages (Romans 9:17).

3. For the gathering of His people (Isaiah 55:11).

(T. B. Baker, M. A.)

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KJV: There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

WEB: There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.