Christ's Sacrifice
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Christ in the Offering - Part 2
By Albert Leckie1.4K58:30LEV 2:1Albert Leckie explores the significance of the meal offering in Leviticus 2, emphasizing how it represents the perfect life and service of Jesus Christ. He highlights the various ways the offering can be presented, each reflecting different aspects of Christ's nature and ministry, such as His divine conception, anointing by the Holy Spirit, and His holy, incorruptible nature. Leckie underscores that while the meal offering was for God, it also serves to nourish the priestly family, symbolizing the fellowship believers have with God through Christ. The sermon draws parallels between the components of the offering and the life of Jesus, illustrating how He was both a servant to God and a source of sustenance for His people. Ultimately, the message calls for a deeper appreciation of Christ's intrinsic worth and the call to present our lives as offerings to God.
John 14:19 Etc. a Reading Meeting
By John Nelson Darby0MAT 16:18JHN 14:19ROM 6:61CO 12:122CO 3:18EPH 2:6COL 3:1HEB 4:141PE 2:9REV 1:6John Nelson Darby explores the profound implications of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, emphasizing that while the world may not see Him now, He has triumphed over sin, death, and judgment through the cross. He warns against hindering the authority of God's word and stresses the importance of adhering to Scripture over human traditions. Darby highlights the transformation from the old creation to the new, where believers are called to reflect Christ's glory and live in unity as one body. He encourages Christians to cling to Christ for spiritual understanding and to recognize their identity as part of His bride, called to share in His sufferings and glory.
The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16
By John Nelson Darby0LEV 16:30COL 1:20HEB 9:12HEB 10:19John Nelson Darby expounds on the significance of the Day of Atonement as described in Leviticus 16, emphasizing the dual aspects of atonement: maintaining the relationship between God and His people despite their sins, and the foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. He illustrates how the high priest's actions, including the sprinkling of blood on the mercy-seat and the confession of sins over the scapegoat, symbolize the complete reconciliation and cleansing of believers through Christ. Darby highlights that while the Day of Atonement provided a temporary means of purification, it pointed to the greater reality of Christ's atonement, which fully satisfies God's justice and love. He also contrasts the position of the church, which has access to God through Christ, with that of Israel, who awaits their recognition of the Savior. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the glory of God revealed through Christ's sacrifice and the believer's secure standing in Him.
Christ a Sweet Savour to God for Us Leviticus 1, 2
By John Nelson Darby0LEV 1:3John Nelson Darby emphasizes that Christ is the ultimate sweet savour to God, represented by the first sacrifices in Leviticus, which required a male without blemish, symbolizing Christ's sinlessness. He explains that while the burnt offering made atonement, it was the sweet savour of Christ's perfect life that God accepted, showcasing His obedience and humility even unto death. Darby highlights that Christ's life and sacrifice glorified the Father, contrasting it with humanity's tendency to seek self-exaltation. He encourages believers to find rest in Christ, who fulfills all righteousness and is the only acceptable offering to God. Ultimately, Darby calls for Christians to manifest God's character through obedience, reflecting the perfection of Christ.
Jesus the Willing Captive John 18:1-10
By John Nelson Darby0JHN 18:4John Nelson Darby emphasizes the profound willingness of Christ to surrender Himself to capture, fully aware of the impending suffering, demonstrating His self-devotion for our deliverance. He highlights that through Christ's sacrifice, the power of Satan is annihilated, and believers are no longer under its dominion, akin to Israel's deliverance from Egypt. Darby explains that Christ's agony in Gethsemane and His ultimate obedience in drinking the cup of wrath signify the complete victory over sin and death, offering perfect light and joy to believers. He encourages the congregation to recognize their new creation in Christ, free from the power of darkness and brought into the light of God. The sermon concludes with a call to appreciate the perfect deliverance that Christ has achieved for all who believe.
Two Great Things Which Jesus Christ Undertook
By Thomas Brooks0ISA 53:5JHN 3:16ROM 5:8ROM 8:12CO 5:21GAL 3:13EPH 1:7COL 1:14HEB 9:281PE 2:24Thomas Brooks emphasizes the two monumental undertakings of Jesus Christ: His suffering for the sins of the elect and His perfect conformity to God's law. He explains that Christ bore the infinite wrath of God for all the sins of His chosen ones, providing full satisfaction for divine justice through His death. Additionally, Brooks highlights that through Christ's obedience to the law, believers are qualified for heaven. This dual act of suffering and obedience not only frees the redeemed from hell but also grants them the promise of eternal life. The sermon underscores the depth of Christ's sacrifice and the completeness of His redemptive work.
The More Vile Christ Made Himself for Us
By Thomas Brooks0ISA 53:5MAT 27:29JHN 19:30ROM 5:81CO 1:18GAL 2:20EPH 5:2PHP 2:8HEB 12:21PE 2:24Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound suffering and humiliation that Christ endured for humanity, urging believers to keep the image of a crucified Christ at the forefront of their minds. He reflects on the deep wounds, heavy burdens, and bitter cup that Jesus faced, illustrating the extent of His agony and the shame He bore. Brooks encourages the faithful to find sweetness and consolation in the remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, recognizing that the more vile Christ made Himself for us, the more precious He should be to us.
A Sea of Blood, Wrath, Sin, Sorrow, Misery
By Thomas Brooks0PSA 103:12ISA 50:6JHN 3:16ROM 8:12CO 7:1GAL 3:13HEB 12:21PE 2:241JN 1:9REV 1:5Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense suffering that Jesus endured for humanity's salvation, portraying it as a 'sea of blood, wrath, sin, sorrow, and misery.' He highlights Christ's unwavering resolve to bear the weight of divine wrath and the punishment for our sins without complaint. Brooks reassures believers that through Christ's sacrifice, they are freed from all enemies, including sin and death, and encourages them to purify themselves in response to God's promises. The sermon calls for a deep reverence for God and a commitment to holiness.
Would He Not Stab It With a Thousand Wounds?
By Thomas Brooks0ISA 53:5ROM 6:1Thomas Brooks emphasizes the abhorrence of sin by reflecting on the immense suffering it caused Christ. He argues that if sin led to the crucifixion of our Savior, it should evoke a deep indignation within us, compelling us to reject and fight against it. Brooks uses vivid imagery, comparing sin to a snake that has killed a loved one, suggesting that we should not embrace what has caused such pain. He challenges Christians to consider how they can tolerate the very sins that betrayed and condemned Christ. Ultimately, he calls for a passionate response against sin, recognizing it as the true enemy that brought about Christ's suffering.