The Homilist John 19:37 And again another scripture said, They shall look on him whom they pierced. I. THEY AWAKEN HALLOWED SORROW. Sorrow for sin is the germ of repentance. True repentance flows from the Cross. II. THEY KINDLE ENLIVENING HOPE. Christ was pierced, not only by man, but for man, and by His stripes we are healed. III. THEY NERVE US TO SUBMISSION. How patiently Christ submitted. IV. THEY EXCITE US TO ZEAL. He laid down His life in His Father's work. Should we not give up our gratifications for Him? V. THEY RECONCILE US TO DEATH. It is not likely we shall die so painful a death as Christ did. But by death He conquered. Through Him we shall through death obtain a crown. (The Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.WEB: Again another Scripture says, "They will look on him whom they pierced." |
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