Four Altars ... by NB

MINISTRY

by NB

Altars, Wells, Pillars and Garments

Abraham’s four altars:

The first when God told Him: “Unto thy seed I will give this land.”
The second on the east of Bethel, where he called on the name of Jehovah.
The third at the oaks of Mamre in Hebron.
The fourth in the land of Moriah where he offered up his son.

Isaac’s four wells:

The first in the valley he called “Esek” (quarrel).
The second he called “Sitnah” (opposition).
The third he called “Rehoboth” (broadways).
The fourth he called “Shebah” (oath).

Jacob’s four pillars:

The first at Bethel, after he had seen the vision.
The second he called “Galeed” (heap of witness) and “Mizpah” (watch-tower).
The third at Bethel upon his return there.
The fourth on Rachel’s grave.

Joseph’s four garments:

The first a vest of many colours given by his father.
The second he left with Potiphar’s wife when he ran away from her.
The third he received upon leaving prison.
The fourth, which he received from Pharoah was garment of byssus.

NORMAN BERRY.