The More Vile Christ Made Himself for Us
The more vile Christ made Himself for us, the more dear He ought to be unto us.
Thomas 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.
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"Let the thoughts of a crucified Christ," says one, "be
never out of your mind, let them be food and drink
unto you, let them be your sweetness and consolation,
your honey and your desire, your reading and your
meditation."
Ah! remember this,
His wounds were deep,
His burden weighty,
His cup bitter,
His suffering painful,
His agony and torment above conception, beyond expression.
That blessed head of His--was crowned with thorns.
Those eyes of His, which were purer than the sun
--were put out by the darkness of death.
Those ears of His which now hear nothing but hallelujahs
--were filled with the blasphemies of the multitude.
That blessed beautiful face of His, which was fairer than
the sons of men--was spit on by beastly filthy wretches.
That gracious mouth and tongue, which spoke as never
any man spoke--was slandered and accused of blasphemy.
Those hands of His, which healed the sick, which gave
out pardons, which swayed a scepter in heaven--were
nailed to the cross.
Those feet, which brought the glad tidings of peace and
salvation into the world--were also nailed to the cross.
All these great and sad things, did Jesus Christ suffer for
His people! Oh! The more vile Christ made Himself
for us--the more dear He ought to be unto us.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Remembering Christ's Crucifixion
- The Extent of Christ's Suffering
- The Consequences of Christ's Suffering
- His face was spat upon and His ears were filled with blasphemy
- His hands and feet were nailed to the cross
Key Quotes
“His wounds were deep, His burden weighty, His cup bitter, His suffering painful, His agony and torment above conception, beyond expression.” — Thomas Brooks
“His face was spat upon and His ears were filled with blasphemy, His hands and feet were nailed to the cross.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to regularly reflect on the sacrifice of Christ, allowing it to shape your thoughts, words, and actions.
- Meditate on the scriptures that describe His suffering, reflecting on the depth of His wounds and the weight of His burden.
- Allow the thoughts of a crucified Christ to be food and drink unto you, nourishing and sustaining you spiritually.