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170. Christ’s Love As Revealed in John 13 1. Persistency of Love. “Loved to the end” (Joh_13:1). 2. Portion of Love. “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands” (Joh_13:3). 3. Promise of Love. “What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter” (Joh_13:7). 4. Pattern of Love. … Continue reading “0173. 170. Christ’s Love”

167. Christ’s Kingdom Predicted In Psalms 72 Psalms 72 has a reference to Solomon, but he cannot fulfil all its statements, and therefore has a wider application to great David’s greater Son. Its truth has a present application to every believer in Christ, for when our Lord reigns in the heart there will be purity … Continue reading “0170. 167. Christ’s Kingdom Predicted”

168. Christ’s Knowledge Nothing can be hid from the all-searching eyes of the Lord. 1. David’s experience—Psa_139:1-12. 2. Christ’s messages to the seven churches—Revelation 2 and Revelation 3. Note His frequent “I know.” 3. His perception of the Jews—Joh_2:24. 4. His knowledge of the Pharisees’ thoughts—Mat_12:25. 5. His insight into the grumbling of His disciples—Joh_6:60, … Continue reading “0171. 168. Christ’s Knowledge”

166. Christ’s Kingdom What will be the character of His Kingdom? We need to ponder the whole country of the Old Testament prophecies to answer the question. But if we confine ourselves to the prophecies in Daniel 2 and Daniel 7 we shall find a simple and unmistakable answer. 1. Received Kingdom. “There was given … Continue reading “0169. 166. Christ’s Kingdom”

164. Christ Sitting 1. A Weary Saviour. “He sat on the well, being wearied” (Joh_4:6). 2. A Powerful Teacher. “I sat daily with you teaching” (Mat_26:55; Luk_4:20; Luk_5:3; Joh_8:2). 3. An Approachable Man. “As Jesus sat at meat… many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Him” (Mat_9:10). 4. A Scripture Fulfiller. “Set Jesus … Continue reading “0167. 164. Christ Sitting”

165. Christ Sitting 1. Upon an Ass, in fulfilment of Scripture—Joh_12:15. 2. In the House, at a meal receiving sinners—Mat_9:10. 3. Upon the Mount of Olives, revealing the future to His disciples—Mat_24:3. 4. In the Temple, teaching—Mat_26:55. 5. On the Well, and blessing the woman of Samaria—Joh_4:6. 6. On the Right Hand of God, in … Continue reading “0168. 165. Christ Sitting”

162. Christ’s Identification with Us “I Sat Where They Sat” (Eze_3:15.) 1. Place of Condescension in being born in a stable—Luk_2:7. 2. Place of Agony, in being in the “place called Gethsemane” (Mat_26:36). 3. Place of Suffering, in being in the “place called The Pavement,” or Gabbatha (Joh_19:13). 4. Place of Substitution, when He was … Continue reading “0165. 162. Christ’s Identification with Us”

163. Christ’s “I Speak” in John’s Gospel 1. The Claim of Deity. “I that speak unto thee am” (Joh_4:26; “He” is in italics). He is the Jehovah, the great “I am.” He speaks. 2. The Claim of Inspiration. “The words that I speak… are spirit and life” (Joh_6:63). 3. The Promise of Knowledge. “If any … Continue reading “0166. 163. Christ’s “I Speak” in John’s Gospel”

161. Christ’s Incarnation As the Incarnate One, Christ— 1. Bears the Sweetest Name ever given—”Jesus”—Luk_2:21. 2. Embodies the Greatest Power ever known—”Emmanuel, God with us” (Mat_1:23). 3. Stooped to the Lowest Place ever taken. “For our sakes became poor,” or a beggar (2Co_8:9). 4. Came on the Mightiest Mission ever undertaken. “He took… destroy” (Heb_2:14-16). … Continue reading “0164. 161. Christ’s Incarnation”

159. Christship of Jesus There is a progressiveness of Revelation regarding Jesus as The Christ. 1. Personally, as the Anointed of God, He does work for us which we could not do for ourselves—Joh_20:31. 2. Positionally, as the Anointer with the Holy Spirit, He is made Lord and Christ—Act_2:36. 3. Mystically. “Christ” as the Head … Continue reading “0162. 159. Christship of Jesus”