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120. Christ, Our Substitute In Isaiah 53 53__1. He was a Bearing Substitute, for “He hath borne our griefs” (Isa_66:4). 2. He was a Crushed Substitute, for He was “wounded,” “bruised,” and chastised (Isa_66:5). 3. He was a God-punished Substitute, for Jehovah “laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isa_66:6). 4. He was a … Continue reading “0123. 120. Christ, Our Substitute”

118. Christ, Our Power 1. The power of His resurrection to raise us above an earthly and selfish life—Php_3:10. 2. The power of His grace to strengthen in trial—2Co_12:9. 3. The power of His Spirit to make Himself a reality to us—Eph_3:16, Eph_3:17. 4. The power of His preservation to keep to His heavenly inheritance—1Pe_1:4. … Continue reading “0121. 118. Christ, Our Power”

116. Christ “Higher Than the Heavens” The Holy Spirit rings the changes on the word “made” in the Epistle to the Hebrews, in calling attention to what Christ has been “made.” 1. As Man, He is “made a little lower than the angels” (Heb_2:7). 2. As Kinsman, He is “made like His brethren” (Heb_2:17). 3. … Continue reading “0119. 116. Christ “Higher Than the Heavens””

117. Christ Risen “He Is Risen” Mat_28:6 The fact Christ had been in the tomb proclaimed three things: sin’s climax, love’s giving, and Christ’s accomplishment. 1. Sin’s Climax. “He was buried” is the Spirit’s affirmation, and is a part of the Gospel’s message (1Co_15:1-4). One of the answers to the question, “Why did Christ die?” … Continue reading “0120. 117. Christ Risen”

114. Christ, Our Example in Humility “Let This Mind Be in You” Php_2:5 There are many illustrations of Christ’s humility. 1. In the manger of His birth—Luk_2:7. 2. In the bedlessness of His life—Luk_9:58. 3. In the dependence upon others—Luk_8:3. 4. In the service to His disciples—Joh_13:14. 5. In the borrowing of an ass—Mat_21:2. 6. … Continue reading “0117. 114. Christ, Our Example in Humility”

115. Christ, Our Example in Obedience “Obedient Unto Death” Php_2:8 His obedience was not to death as a master, but His path of obedience, in the things He did and suffered, led Him to obedience unto death as a goal—Heb_5:8; Psa_40:8. Obedience is the— 1. Proof of Love—Joh_14:15, Joh_14:21. 2. Badge of Loyalty—Rom_16:19. 3. Soul … Continue reading “0118. 115. Christ, Our Example in Obedience”

113. “Christ Is All” Col_3:11 He is— 1. Life to the body of truth—Col_3:16. 2. Light to the realm of thought—Eph_4:20, Eph_4:21. 3. Energy to the machinery of work—1Co_1:24. 4. Music to the notes of life—Heb_2:12. 5. Soul to the sphere of conduct—Gal_2:20. 6. Love to the heart of affection—2Co_5:14. 7. Grace to the beautifying … Continue reading “0116. 113. “Christ Is All””

111. Christ in 1 Peter 1. Resurrection of Christ our Hope—1Pe_1:3. 2. Appearing of Christ our Reward—1Pe_1:7. 3. Suffering of Christ our Glory—1Pe_1:11. 4. Blood of Christ our Redemption—1Pe_1:19. 5. Sacrifice of Christ our Acceptance—1Pe_2:5. 6. Footsteps of Christ our Example—1Pe_2:21. 7. Death and Resurrection of Christ our Pledge—1Pe_3:18, 1Pe_3:22. 8. Suffering of Christ our … Continue reading “0114. 111. Christ in 1 Peter”

112. Christ Is All Everything comes easy when we know Christ He is— 1. Oil to the wheels of life—1Jn_2:20. 2. Light in the lamp of the heart—Joh_8:12. 3. Salt in the character of being—Col_4:6. 4. Power in the machinery of service—Php_2:13. 5. Love in the dwelling of home—Joh_11:5. 6. Food on the table of … Continue reading “0115. 112. Christ Is All”

109. Christ in Hebrews 1. He saves to the uttermost—Heb_7:25. 2. He lives eternally—Heb_7:25. 3. He obtains redemptively—Heb_9:12. 4. He appears continually—Heb_9:24. 5. He sits permanently—Heb_10:12. 6. He pleads incessantly—Heb_7:25. 7. He succours effectively—Heb_2:18. By: DR. F. E. MARSH