
George H. Morrison
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Some Features of Christ's Working
3MAT 8:20MAT 26:6MAT 27:42MRK 16:18JHN 14:9JHN 19:30George H. Morrison preaches about the characteristics of the Christian gospel exemplified by Jesus as a worker, emphasizing the revolutionary concept of God as a toiling God. Jesus' work showcases the magnitude of His aim compared to the meanness of His methods, inspiring Christians to have lofty hopes while being content to work in humble ways. His untiring labor and unruffled calm serve as an example for every Christian toiler, highlighting the importance of balancing work and peace in a bustling world. Jesus' mission for all is coupled with a message for each, emphasizing the quality of impact over quantity. Lastly, Jesus' life reflects seeming failure turning into a signal triumph, teaching that God's definition of success often differs from worldly perspectives.
The Offense of the Cross
1JHN 14:61CO 1:23GAL 6:14PHP 3:8COL 3:11George H. Morrison emphasizes Paul's deep yearning for the salvation of his fellow Jews, despite the offense of the cross to them, highlighting the importance of not compromising essential truths for the sake of acceptance. He challenges Christian teachers to be willing to go to great lengths to reach others while standing firm on the foundational truths of the gospel, even if it means facing rejection or failure. Morrison explains why the cross was offensive to the Jews, as it shattered their hopes, pride in religious rituals, and national distinctions, emphasizing that the offense of Calvary still challenges modern society's values and ideals.
The Leisure of Faith
1PSA 46:10ISA 28:16JHN 21:15GAL 6:92PE 3:8George H. Morrison preaches about the connection between the modern city's haste and the decline of faith, emphasizing that the lack of restfulness is rooted in the lack of trust. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between strenuous speed and the spirit of haste, encouraging Christians to be 'unhasting but unresting' in their pursuits. Morrison also discusses the dangers of hasty judgments, the temptation to hurry to enjoy life's pleasures, the need to wait patiently for results, and the slowness of God's dealings with humanity due to His belief in mankind's potential.
Christ and the Fear of Death
0PSA 23:4JHN 11:25ROM 8:11CO 15:552CO 5:8George H. Morrison delves into the two primary feelings evoked by the thought of death: curiosity and fear. He explores how curiosity about the unknown beyond death and the universal fear of dying have been ingrained in human hearts since ancient times. Morrison emphasizes that while the fear of death may lie dormant during times of joy or passion, it resurfaces in moments of crisis, serving a purpose in God's plan. He highlights how Jesus Christ addresses and alleviates the fear of death by offering comfort, assurance of eternal life beyond the grave, and freedom from the dread of judgment through His sacrificial love.
Self-Denial, an Element of Worship
02SA 24:24PSA 95:6MAT 5:23LUK 4:16LUK 19:8ROM 12:1PHP 2:3HEB 10:22HEB 13:16George H. Morrison emphasizes the importance of self-sacrifice in worship, highlighting the need for thanksgiving, spiritual need, indebtedness to Christ, and self-denial to truly worship in spirit and truth. He delves into the significance of giving in worship, stressing that true giving must involve self-denial, as seen in examples like King David and Zacchaeus. Morrison also discusses the attitude of the heart in worship, pointing out that worship requires humility, patience, and interior sacrifice. Furthermore, he explores the idea of fellowship in worship, emphasizing the need for mutual consideration, self-denial, and a constant willingness to yield for the sake of others in the congregation.
The Problem of Pain
0PSA 34:18ISA 53:3MAT 25:36ROM 5:3ROM 8:182CO 1:32CO 12:9PHP 4:13JAS 1:21PE 4:13George H. Morrison preaches on the problem of pain, highlighting the modern sensitivity to suffering and the emergence of the question of why the righteous suffer. He explores three reasons for the increased awareness of pain: the ability to escape it, the solidarity of life, and the revelation of the humanity of Jesus. Morrison delves into the place of pain in human existence, emphasizing its deeper impact compared to joy and its role in life, growth, and purification. He also addresses the acceptance of pain as a means of fellowship with God and the purifying power of pain, shedding light on the suffering of the innocent and the Gospel's role in helping believers endure pain through faith in God's love, hope of immortality, and advancements in medical science inspired by Christ.