We Are Come to the Blood of Sprinkling
The sermon emphasizes the importance of coming to the blood of Jesus, not just once, but constantly, as the means of salvation and the source of joy and comfort.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity of coming to the blood of Jesus, which is the foundation of true faith and vital godliness. He urges believers to recognize that their approach to Christ should be rooted in humility and dependence, acknowledging their own helplessness and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice. Spurgeon highlights the ongoing need for believers to continually come to the blood for cleansing and renewal, as it is through this daily coming that they find joy and assurance in their salvation. The precious blood of Jesus is portrayed as a source of hope and comfort, reminding believers that it is through His sacrifice that sin is dealt with and righteousness is granted. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a life characterized by a constant return to the cross, where believers can find strength and sustenance.
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Reader, have you come to the blood of sprinkling? The question is not whether you have come to a knowledge of doctrine, or an observance of ceremonies, or to a certain form of experience, but have you come to the blood of Jesus? The blood of Jesus is the life of all vital godliness. If you have truly come to Jesus, we know how you came--the Holy Spirit sweetly brought you there. You came to the blood of sprinkling with no merits of your own. Guilty, lost, and helpless, you came to take that blood, and that blood alone, as your everlasting hope.
You came to the cross of Christ, with a trembling and an aching heart; and oh! what a precious sound it was to you to hear the voice of the blood of Jesus! The dropping of His blood is as the music of heaven to the penitent sons of earth. We are full of sin, but the Saviour bids us lift our eyes to Him, and as we gaze upon His streaming wounds, each drop of blood, as it falls, cries, "It is finished; I have made an end of sin; I have brought in everlasting righteousness." Oh! sweet language of the precious blood of Jesus!
If you have come to that blood once, you will come to it constantly. Your life will be "Looking unto Jesus." Your whole conduct will be epitomized in this--"To whom coming." Not to whom I have come, but to whom I am always coming. If thou hast ever come to the blood of sprinkling, thou wilt feel thy need of coming to it every day. He who does not desire to wash in it every day, has never washed in it at all. The believer ever feels it to be his joy and privilege that there is still a fountain opened.
Past experiences are doubtful food for Christians; a present coming to Christ alone can give us joy and comfort. This morning let us sprinkle our door-post fresh with blood, and then feast upon the Lamb, assured that the destroying angel must pass us by.
Sermon Outline
- The Blood of Sprinkling
- The Nature of Coming to the Blood
- The Result of Coming to the Blood
- The Privilege of the Blood
- A Fountain Opened for Us
- Past Experiences are Doubtful
- Present Coming to Christ Alone
Key Quotes
“The blood of Jesus is the life of all vital godliness.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The dropping of His blood is as the music of heaven to the penitent sons of earth.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“It is finished; I have made an end of sin; I have brought in everlasting righteousness.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should constantly remind ourselves of the finished work of Christ, and the joy and privilege of coming to Him.
- We need to come to the blood of Jesus every day, with a trembling and aching heart, and a desire to wash in it.
- A present coming to Christ alone can give us joy and comfort, and we should not rely on past experiences.