Christ and His Children
Jesus' sacrificial death has resulted in the salvation of believers, and He delights in them as the fruit of His soul travail.
The preacher delves into the concept of timidity, exploring its various facets such as lack of mental or moral strength, reticence, cowardice, and shameful fear. Drawing from biblical examples and definitions, the sermon emphasizes how timidity can stem from a lack of courage or moral resolve. The preacher highlights the importance of seeking God's peace to overcome fearfulness and timidity, as seen in Jesus' comforting words to His disciples in John 14:27.
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When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed. (Isaiah 53:10)
Our Lord Jesus has not died in vain. His death was sacrificial: He died as our substitute, because death was the penalty of our sins. Because His substitution was accepted of God, He has saved those for whom He made His soul a sacrifice. By death He became like the corn of wheat which bringeth forth much fruit. There must be a succession of children unto Jesus; He is "the Father of the everlasting age." He shall say, "Behold, I and the children whom Thou hast given me."
A man is honored in his sons, and Jesus hath His quiver full of these arrows of the mighty. A man is represented in his children, and so is the Christ in Christians. In his seed a man's life seems to be prolonged and extended; and so is the life of Jesus continued in believers.
Jesus lives, for He sees His seed. He fixes His eye on us, He delights in us, He recognizes us as the fruit of His soul travail. Let us be glad that our Lord does not fail to enjoy the result of His dread sacrifice, and that He will never cease to feast His eyes upon the harvest of His death. Those eyes which once wept for us are now viewing us with pleasure. Yes, He looks upon those who are looking unto Him. Our eyes meet! What a joy is this!
Sermon Outline
- Jesus' Sacrificial Death
- Jesus' Fruitful Life
- Jesus' Joy in His Children
- He delights in believers
- He recognizes believers as His fruit
- Resulting in salvation
Key Quotes
“By death He became like the corn of wheat which bringeth forth much fruit.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“He fixes His eye on us, He delights in us, He recognizes us as the fruit of His soul travail.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Our eyes meet! What a joy is this!” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should be grateful for Jesus' sacrifice and the resulting salvation.
- We should recognize ourselves as the fruit of Jesus' soul travail and the result of His sacrifice.
- We should delight in the relationship between Jesus and ourselves, represented in Christians.