======================================================================== HE LEAPS INTO A SEA OF WRATH! by Thomas Brooks ======================================================================== Summary: Christ's sacrifice is an unparalleled demonstration of His love for us, and we should prize and value Him for it. Topics: "Sacrifice of Christ", "Value of Salvation" Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 27:46, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:4-5, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 4:9-10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense sacrifice of Christ, who endured the depths of suffering and wrath to save humanity and bring us to glory. He draws a parallel to the nobles of Xerxes who leaped into the sea to save their king, highlighting that Jesus willingly plunged into a sea of wrath for our salvation. This profound act of love calls for us to truly value and appreciate the suffering Christ. Brooks urges believers to recognize the significance of Christ's sacrifice and to respond with gratitude and reverence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christ went through heaven and hell, life and death, sorrow and suffering, misery and cruelty--and all to bring us to glory! And shall we not prize Him? When in a storm, the nobles of Xerxes had to lighten the ship to preserve their king's life--they leaped into the sea! But our Lord Jesus Christ, to preserve our lives, our souls--He leaps into a sea of wrath! Oh, let us prize a suffering Christ! ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/he-leaps-into-a-sea-of-wrath/ ========================================================================