0200. 197. Christ Taking Hold

197. Christ Taking Hold

1. The Omitting Redeemer. “Not of angels, doth He take hold” (Heb_2:16, R.V.).

2. The Incarnate Saviour. “He taketh hold of the seed of Abraham” (Heb_2:16, R.V.).

3. The Living Deliverer. “Took hold of him” (Mat_14:31, R.V.).

4. The Children’s Friend. “He took a little child” (Luk_9:47, R.V.).

5. The Gracious Healer. “He took him and healed him” (Luk_14:4).

6. The Loving Leader. “When I took them by the hand” (Heb_8:9).

7. The Sight Giver. “He took hold of the blind man by the hand” (Mar_8:23, R.V.).

The Greek word Epilambanomai occurs in each of the above Scriptures, and signifies “to catch hold,” “to lay hold,” and “to take.” It is rendered “caught” in Act_16:19; “lay hold” in 1Ti_6:12; and “take hold” in Luk_20:20.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH