0885. 866. “This”—Christ’s Personality

866. “This”—Christ’s Personality

The Spirit of God points the index finger to Christ, calling attention to Him, in the distinctiveness of His personality.

1. His Peerlessness. “This is My beloved Son” (Mat_3:17). The Father knows the Son best, and is the One best able to tell forth His worth.

2. His Powerfulness. When Christ stilled the tempest, it caused the disciples to exclaim, “What manner of Man is this?” (Luk_8:25).

3. His Persuasiveness. “Never man spake like this Man” (Joh_7:46). The charm of His personality, the character of His message, and the persuasiveness of His manner, made Him different to all others.

4. His Philanthropy. “This Man receiveth sinners” (Luk_15:2). Children and sinners know their Friend, and Christ is the Friend of sinners and children.

5. His Portentousness. “This is the King of the Jews” (Mat_27:37). His Cross of shame secured for Him the conquest of sovereignty. The shamed Sovereign in His death, the superscription over His head, were portentous of His coming reign.

6. His Proclamation. “This same Jesus… shall come” (Act_1:11). He who went away will come back to stay. Look out for Him, and watch for His return.

7. His Pre-eminence. “This is the true God and Eternal Life” (1Jn_5:20). He stands alone in Deity and humanity. He has what none other hath, because He is unlike any other.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH