Sermons and Biblical Studies

149. Christ’s Death in Joh_12:21-33 1. Christ’s death in the “hour” of its occasion—Joh_12:23, Joh_12:27. There was no accident in connection with Christ’s death. 2. Christ’s death in the principle of its act. He lost His life as the corn of wheat loses its first root—Joh_12:24, Joh_12:25. 3. Christ’s death in the intensity of its … Continue reading “0152. 149. Christ’s Death in Joh_12:21-33”

148. Christ’s Face 1. A Glorious Face in Transfiguration—Mat_17:2. 2. An Agonised Face in Supplication—Mat_26:39. 3. An Insulted Face in Persecution—Mat_26:67; Isa_1:6. 4. A Covered Face in Derision—Mar_14:65. 5. A Steadfast Face in Determination—Luk_9:51. 6. A Set Face in Destination—Luk_9:53; Isa_1:7. 7. A Struck Face in Opposition—Luk_22:64. 8. A Marred Face in Substitution—Isa_52:14. 9. An … Continue reading “0151. 148. Christ’s Face”

147. Christ’s Death—Seven Facts 1. Effective in Blessing. “By means of death… they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance (Heb_9:15). 2. Victorious in Outcome. “By means of “death He might annul him that had authority over death” (Heb_2:14). 3. Acknowledged in Resurrection. “Save Him from (“ἐκ,” out of) death” (Heb_5:7). 4. … Continue reading “0150. 147. Christ’s Death—Seven Facts”

146. Christ’s Death in Its Depths Who can sound the depths of Christ’s death? 1. Think of the sufferings of His death. “He endured the Cross”—Heb_12:2. 2. Muse upon the reality of His death. He tasted death—Heb_2:9. 3. Ponder the necessity of His death. He was made sin for us—2Co_5:21. 4. Meditate upon the love … Continue reading “0149. 146. Christ’s Death in Its Depths”

145. Christ’s Death The death of Christ is the fact of the Gospel, and in that fact is the factor of all blessing. His death was— 1. Unjustified in Cause. “Wicked hands crucified” (Act_2:23). 2. Unique in Fulfilment. “Saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying what death He should die” (Joh_18:32). 3. … Continue reading “0148. 145. Christ’s Death”

144. Christ’s Death 1. His star of destiny was His death on Calvary—Heb_9:26. 2. His death was no accident, but a deliberate purpose—Joh_10:18. 3. His death was a goal, a terminus—Php_2:8. 4. His death was an accomplishment, a work done for us—Rom_6:10. 5. His death was essential, a necessity to meet a need—Joh_3:14, Joh_3:15. 6. … Continue reading “0147. 144. Christ’s Death”

143. Christ’s Death Foretold and Explained 1. Predicted He would die—Isa_53:5. 2. The manner of His death was foretold—Psa_22:16. 3. He said He would die—Joh_10:18. 4. He showed the love of God in dying—Rom_5:8. 5. He died for our sins—Gal_1:4. 6. He died to destroy the Devil’s works—1Jn_3:8. 7. He died that we might live … Continue reading “0146. 143. Christ’s Death Foretold and Explained”

142. Christ’s Death We do well to remember Him who died on our account, for that death is— 1. The basis of faith’s confidence—Rom_4:25. 2. The spring of love’s service—2Co_5:14. 3. The window of hope’s expectation—1Th_4:14. 4. The joy of reconciliation’s blessing—Rom_5:11. 5. The motive of affection’s regard—1Jn_3:16. 6. The soul of the believer’s praise—Rev_1:5. … Continue reading “0145. 142. Christ’s Death”

141. Christ’s Compassion Luk_7:13 Compassion reveals the tenderness of the heart of Christ and the power human grief has over Him. “Compassion” means to be intensely moved. The word is often rendered “moved with compassion.” There are seven instances where we find He was “moved with compassion”— 1. When He saw the scattered multitude—Mat_9:36. 2. … Continue reading “0144. 141. Christ’s Compassion”

140. Christ’s Death—Eight Questions 1. For whom did Christ die? Christ is said to have died for “sinners” and for the “ungodly,” and that God’s “enemies” are reconciled to Him by the death of His Son—Rom_5:6, Rom_5:8, Rom_5:10. 2. For what did He die? “Our sins.” “He died for our sins according to the Scriptures” … Continue reading “0143. 140. Christ’s Death—Eight Questions”