0351. 345. Findings of Christ

345. Findings of Christ

1. The Good Shepherd finding the lost sheep. Sought until He found it—Luk_15:4-6.

2. The Treasure Seeker finding the treasure and pearl. “When a man hath found.” “Found one pearl” (Mat_13:44, Mat_13:46.

3. The Disappointed Lord finding only the leaves of profession. “He found nothing but leaves” (Mar_11:13).

4. The Agonising Saviour finding sleeping disciples. “Found them asleep” (Mat_26:40, Mat_26:43).

5. The Appreciative Christ finding a wholehearted trust. “I have not found so great faith,” etc. (Mat_8:10).

6. The Counselling Master finding those whom He had blessed. “When He had found him, He said” (Joh_5:14; Joh_9:35).

7. The Searching Expeller finding a desecrated temple. “Found in the temple those that sold… and drove them out” (Joh_2:14-15).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH