The Story of the Grave
S. S. Times
John 11:38
Jesus therefore again groaning in himself comes to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay on it.


I. THE GRAVE VICTORIOUS.

1. In the first family (Genesis 4:8; Genesis 5:5).

2. Among the patriarchs (Genesis 23:2-4, 19, 20; Genesis 35:19, 20).

3. Over kings (1 Samuel 31:4-6; 1 Kings 2:10; Daniel 5:30).

4. Over conquerors (Joshua 24:29, 30; 2 Samuel 3:27).

5. Over prophets (Deuteronomy 34:5, 6; 2 Kings 13:20, 21).

6. Over all men (Psalm 89:48; Psalm 90:3; Hebrews 9:27).

7. Over Jesus (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:60; Mark 15:45, 46).

8. Ends all service (Psalm 6:5; Psalm 88:11; Ecclesiastes 9:10).

9. Destroys the body (Psalm 49:14; Matthew 23:27).

10. Opens suddenly to some (Job 21:13; Acts 5:5, 10).

II. THE GRAVE VANQUISHED.

1. Redemption therefrom assured (Psalm 49:15).

2. Ransom therefrom provided (Hosea 13:14).

3. Deliverance typified (Jonah 2:1, 2; Matthew 12:40).

4. Lazarus brought from the grave (John 11:43, 44).

5. Other saints came forth (Matthew 27:52, 53).

6. Christ came forth (Matthew 28:2-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4).

7. All shall come forth (Daniel 12:2; John 5:28, 29).

8. The song of victory (1 Corinthians 15:55).

(S. S. Times.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

WEB: Jesus therefore, again groaning in himself, came to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it.




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