The Supremacy of God
William Jones. Ezra 5:6-17 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai and his companions the Apharsachites… : —Consider : I. THE UNIVERSAL SUPREMACY OF GOD. 1. Its ground. (1) The perfections of His being. (2) All things were created by Him. (3) All things are sustained by Him. (4) The benefits He bestows upon us and especially our redemption by Christ. 2. Its extent. (1) Throughout heaven. (2) Throughout earth. (3) Throughout hell (2 Peter 2:4). II. THE GREAT OBLIGATION OF MEN TO OBEY HIM. Our obedience should be — 1. Complete. 2. Perpetual. 3. Hearty. 4. Joyous. III. THE EXALTED PRIVILEGE OF MEN. When the service of God is rightly estimated, it is regarded as a glory and rejoiced in as a privilege. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king: WEB: The copy of the letter that Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and his companions the Apharsachites, who were beyond the River, sent to Darius the king;