The Knowledge We Seek
The main point of knowledge to be desired is Jesus himself, and the Bible's purpose is to reveal him to us.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit reveals Christ to us, opening our minds to understand His teachings and continuing the work Jesus began on earth. He asserts that while we may seek various forms of knowledge, the most essential knowledge is of Jesus Himself, as highlighted throughout the Scriptures. The Bible serves as a precious resource that ultimately points us to Christ, the pearl of great price, and the source of eternal life. Spurgeon encourages believers to recognize the centrality of Jesus in all biblical teachings and to seek Him above all else.
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The Holy Ghost reveals Christ to us and in us. Whatsoever things Christ hath spoken while he was here, the Holy Ghost opens to the mind and to the understanding, and thus by speaking of Christ within us he carries on the work which our Lord began when here below. The Comforter is the instructor and Jesus is the lesson. I dare say you long to know a thousand things, but the main point of knowledge to be desired is Jesus himself. This was his teaching, and this is the Holy Spirit's teaching, and this is the end and object of the Bible. Moses, Esaias, and all the prophets spake of him, and the things which are recorded in this book were written up that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Precious is this book, but its main preciousness lies in its revealing Jesus himself, it is the field which contains the pearl of great price, the casket which encloses heaven's brightest jewel.
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "The Jesus Christ Himself," delivered December 9, 1877
Sermon Outline
- The Holy Spirit's Role in Revealing Christ
- The Holy Ghost reveals Christ to us and in us
- The Holy Ghost opens our understanding to Christ's teachings
Key Quotes
“The Comforter is the instructor and Jesus is the lesson.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Precious is this book, but its main preciousness lies in its revealing Jesus himself,” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should seek to know Jesus above all else.
- The Bible is precious because it reveals Jesus, who is the pearl of great price and heaven's brightest jewel.
- Faith in Jesus is the key to life and salvation.