Luke 9:51-56 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,… I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST'S MISSION. 1. TO open up a new era under a dispensation of unbounded mercy. 2. This mission of our Lord's did not interfere with the course of nature, or natural law. It refers to our spiritual life. II. THE DUTIES WHICH THESE WORDS LEAD US TO INFER. 1. The first is that of not being satisfied with any other life than that which Christ came to give or to save. 2. Another duty is that of encouraging feelings of charity towards others. 3. That the object of our Saviour's mission has been fulfilled, is being fulfilled, and will be so hereafter, is indisputable. (W. D. Horwood.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, |
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