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And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. Genesis iv, 1-16

So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the Lord. 2 KINGS vii. 1-16. The keynote of this incident lies in the promise in the first verse. The whole story illustrates man's too frequent rejection of God's promise, and God's wonderful way of fulfilling it. I. We note first the promise which common-sense finds incredible.

And His name through faith in His name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know; yea, the faith which is by Him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. ACTS iii. 1-16. The narrative is so vivid and full of minute particulars that it suggests an eye-witness. Was Peter Luke's informant?

This parable of the Pounds should be studied in connection with the parables of the Unprofitable Servant, ch. 17:7-10, the Laborers in the Vineyard, Matt. 20:1-16, and the Talents, Matt. 25:14-30.

And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office; for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations. 16. Thus did Moses: according to all that the Lord commanded him, so did he. EXODUS xl. 1-16. The Exodus began on the night after the fourteenth day of the first month.