0013. 11. “Afar Off”

11. “Afar Off”

There are many characters who are said to be “afar off.”

1. A Demon-Possessed Man, when he “saw Jesus afar off,” ran and worshipped Him (Mark 5:6).

2. The Women at the Cross were “beholding” Him “afar off” (Matthew 27:55).

3. Peter followed his Lord “afar off” when he ought to have been near (Luke 22:54).

4. The Lepers, conscious of their disease, “stood afar off” (Luke 17:12).

5. The Publican, knowing his sin and unworthiness, stood “afar off” (Luke 18:13).

6. The Gentile Sinners are “afar off” from Jewish blessings and promises (Acts 2:39; Ephesians 2:13, Ephesians 2:17).

7. Old Testament Saints did not enjoy to the full the blessings of the Gospel, but they saw them “afar of” (Hebrews 11:13).