Isaiah 50:4-11 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary… I. CONSIDER THE STATE AND CHARACTER OF THOSE THAT ARE WEARY. II. SHOW, FROM THE CHARACTER AND PERSON OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THAT HE IS A SEASONABLE AND ALL-SUFFICIENT SAVIOUR TO THOSE WHO ARE WEARY. The excellency and glory of Christ may not only be perceived by viewing Him in the whole of His mediatorial character; but, also, by fixing on specific parts of it, and showing that there is a Divine suitability to all the exigencies of ruined men. 1. He can give rest to the mind of the man who is wearied with his researches after human wisdom. 2. He can give rest to those who are oppressed under a sense of guilt. 3. He can speak a word in season to those who have wearied themselves in attempting to establish their own righteousness. 4. He can give rest to those who have wearied themselves in vainly trying to overcome their corruptions in their own strength. 5. He can speak a word in season to those who are weary with the weight of affliction and trouble. 6. He can give rest to those who are oppressed and wearied with the cares of this world. 7. Christ can speak a word in season to those who are weary of living in this world. None of the children of men can enjoy rest, or real peace of mind, but through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (J. Matheson.) Parallel Verses KJV: The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. |
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