H.J. Vine
Henry James Vine (1857 - 1930). English Bible teacher, author, and Plymouth Brethren leader born in London. Converted in his youth, he joined the Brethren assembly at Fore Street, Exeter, and was mentored by figures like George Müller. A self-educated scholar of Greek and Hebrew, he began preaching in the 1870s, traveling across England, Scotland, and Ireland to teach at conferences and assemblies. Vine authored numerous articles and books, including The Work of Christ and contributions to The Witness magazine, emphasizing dispensationalism and Christ’s preeminence. Known for his gentle demeanor and expository clarity, he influenced thousands within the Brethren movement. Married with children, he lived modestly, often supporting missions. In later years, he focused on writing from Bournemouth, where his home became a hub for Bible study. His teachings, preserved in Brethren archives, remain influential among conservative evangelicals. Vine’s emphasis on scriptural precision and humility shaped a generation of Bible students.
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H.J. Vine preaches about the atoning value of Jesus' precious blood, leading believers to rejoice and praise Him as their Lord and Redeemer. Zechariah and John prophesied about Jesus' sufferings and His second coming, emphasizing how He was pierced for our sins. The Scriptures reveal that Jesus, as Jehovah the Saviour, was pierced for us, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating His divinity. The sermon calls for adoration and praise to the Almighty God, who is the Alpha and Omega, the one who was, is, and is to come.
The Pierced One
Those who know Jesus—Jehovah the Saviour—as their Lord and Redeemer, may with good reason rejoice in the atoning value of His precious blood, and let their hearts overflow in praise to Himself, as the writings of the Holy Spirit portray Him before their gladdened souls. Zechariah pointed forward both to His sufferings and His appearing, when in chapter 12:10 JEHOVAH speaks thus, “They shall look upon ME whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him.” How, it might be asked, could Israel’s Lord and God be pierced? Through John, the Spirit records in chapter 19 of JESUS, “One of the soldiers with a spear pierced His side . . . These things were done that the Scripture might be fulfilled . . . They shall look on HIM whom they pierced” (vv. 34-37). Here we have God’s own divinely given answer to our previous question! And when Thomas (a type of the favoured remnant of Israel in a future day) saw the wounds—looking upon the Pierced One, risen from among the dead—he exclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” Finally, in Revelation 1:7-8 (N.Tr.) we read, “Behold, He comes with the clouds, and every eye shall see HIM, and they which have pierced Him, and all the tribes of the land shall wail BECAUSE OF HIM. Yea, Amen.” “I am Alpha and Omega, says (the) Lord God, He who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Oh! let our souls adore the Lord! And bless His Name with one accord! Our holy, gracious Saviour God!
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Henry James Vine (1857 - 1930). English Bible teacher, author, and Plymouth Brethren leader born in London. Converted in his youth, he joined the Brethren assembly at Fore Street, Exeter, and was mentored by figures like George Müller. A self-educated scholar of Greek and Hebrew, he began preaching in the 1870s, traveling across England, Scotland, and Ireland to teach at conferences and assemblies. Vine authored numerous articles and books, including The Work of Christ and contributions to The Witness magazine, emphasizing dispensationalism and Christ’s preeminence. Known for his gentle demeanor and expository clarity, he influenced thousands within the Brethren movement. Married with children, he lived modestly, often supporting missions. In later years, he focused on writing from Bournemouth, where his home became a hub for Bible study. His teachings, preserved in Brethren archives, remain influential among conservative evangelicals. Vine’s emphasis on scriptural precision and humility shaped a generation of Bible students.