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Pointers for Preachers and Teachers ( H o m i l e t i c a l H e l p s )
the flesh, not to Jews only but unto all men was He born. II. The Glorious Chorus. 1. “Glory to God.” Let there be re demption far more than creation. “On earth peace.” “The Prince of peace.” Peace reconciling the world to God, creation exhibits the Glory of God—so should all things. 2. Subduing man’s spirit of rebellion, giving him peace through faith. 3. Principles of peace between man and man. 4. Giving a peaceful disposition— Shepherds went to see for themselves, spreading the news. We should see and know for ourselves. Tell it to others. We should glorify God with our lips and lives. UNION WITH CHRIST All true believers are “joined unto the Lord” as members of His body (1 Cor. 6:17). Christ is formed in them (Gal. 4:19). They are dead with Christ, to sin, to the law, and to the world, (Gal. 2:19; 4:14). Planted together in the likeness of His death (Rom. 4:5). Crucified with Christ (Gal. 2:20). Buried with Him (Rom. 4:4). Quickened together (Eph.. 2:5). Made to sit together in heavenly places (Eph. 2:5). The members of Christ abide in Him, and He in them (John 15:5). They grow up together in Him (Eph. 4 :15 ), I ’ , They live in Him the life of faith (Gal. 2:20). They suffer in fellowship with Him (Rom. 8:17; Phil. 3:10). They share His heirship (Rom. 8:17). They will be glorified together (Rom. 8:17). And will reign with Him forever (2 Tim. 2:12). —Selected. THE SALVATION PROBLEM “The world is full of problems but most of them are man-made and es sentially unimportant. They do not be long to the eternal verities; many of them are petty side issues and not even en route to the great achievement. There is only one major problem in the whole world, and that is the salvation of the individual soul. We do not mean salvation in any narrow theological sense; we mean salvation in the largest and broadest human sense.” A writer in the London Westminster Gazette makes the above statement. He makes the confession that the “major problem” is the salvation of the individ ual soul,” although he would not limit it “in any narrow theological sense.” We don’t want a “theological” salva- (Continued-on page 578) “Good will towards men.” III. The Wise Procedure.
He is our Advocate—1 John 2:1. He is our Life—Col. 3:4. He is our Head—Col. 1:18. He is our Wisdom-—1 Cor. 1:30. He is our Righteousness—1 Cor. 1:30. He is our Sanctification—1 Cor. 1:30 He is our Redemption—1 Cor. 1:30. He is our Foundation—Matt. 16:18. He is the Image of God—Heb. 1:3. He is our Pattern—Matt. 11:29. He is All in All—Col. 3:11. —Selected. THE TRIUNE SHEPHERD (1) The Good Shepherd, (John 10:11; Psalm 22). (a) Our Prophet (Acts 3:22). (b) Died (1 Pet. 2:24) for our Justi fication (Acts 13:39). (c) Whom we believe (Rom. 4:5). (2) The Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20). (a) Our Priest (Heb. 4:14,15). (b) Lives (Heb. 7:25) now (Rom. 8:1) f o r o u r Sanctification (Heb. 13:12, 21). (c) Whom we love (1 Pet. 1:8 ). : (3) The Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4). (a) Our King (Rev. 19:16). (b) Is coming (Acts 1:11) in the future (Rom. 13:11) for our Glorification (Col. 3:4). (c) In whom we hope (Titus 2:11-13).' —R. S. B. FIFTEEN THINGS THAT GOD HATES A proud look (Prov. 6:17). A lying tongue (Prov. 6:17). Hands that shed innocent blood (Prov. 6:17). A wicked heart (Prov. 6:18). Feet swift in evil paths (Prov. 6:18). A false witness (Prov. 6:19). A sower of discord (Prov. 6:19). The work of evil men (Psa. 101:3). Robbery for burnt offering (Isa. 61: 8 ). The feast days of the unfaithful (Amos 5:21). Evil imaginations (Zech. 8:17). False oaths (Zech. 8:17). False doctrine (Rev. 2:6, 15). All workers of iniquity (Psa. 5:5). The lover of violence (Psa. 11:5). —Selected. THE ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 2:11 I. The Gracious Announcement. Each word important. 1. Saviour born. Salvation man’s greatest need. Man needed a Redeemer who should be of the same nature as himself—a connecting link between sin ful humanity and the pure and lofty God. 2. Saviour born today. The dreams of the sages, the utterances of the prophets, the longings of the pious—all of which are fulfilled. 3. “Unto you a Saviour is born.” “He came unto His own.” The Israel after
THE LOVE OF GOD John 3:16
1. The Object of His love. 2. The Measure of His love. 3. The Extent of His love. 4. The Result of His love. ■ w e s le y a n Methodist. THE POWER OF LITTLES (1) Least of all seeds (Matt. 13:32). (2) A little leaven (1 Cor. 5:6). (3) A little cloud (1 Ki. 18:44). (4) A little maid (2 Ki. 5:2). (5) Little foxes (Cant. 2:15). (6) A few little fishes (Matt. 15:34). __cjelected THE BIOGRAPHY OF SIMEON (Luke 2:25) 1. His Name: “Simeon.” 2. His Character.-. “Just and devout.” 3. His Occupation: “Waiting for the consolation of Israel.” 4. His Companionship: “The Holy Ghost.” ’ • - -The Christian. CHRIST FOR HIS OWN He gave Himself for their sins—Gal. 1:4. He quickens them by His voice—John 5:25. He seals them by His, Spirit—Eph. 1: 13. He feeds them with His flesh and blood—John 6:56-57. He cleanses them by His Word—John 13:15; Eph. 5:26. He maintains them by His interces sion—Rom. 8:24. He takes them individually to Himself E-Acts 7:59. He watches over their ashes—John 7:39-40. —Selected. BETHLEHEM • (Micah 5:2.) The home of Boaz—Ruth 2:4. The home of Obed—Ruth 4:17. The home of Jesse—1 Sam. 4:17. The home of David—1 Sam. 17:18; 2 Sam. 23:15. The birthplace of the Saviour—Matt. 2:1, Christ the Lord—Luke 2:11. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by, Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night.” —H. C. F. CONSIDER CHRIST Hebrews 3:T He is God’s Son—John 3:16. He is the Lamb of God—John 1:29. He is our Saviour—Matt. 1:21. He is our Shepherd—John 10:11. He is our Guide—Jer. 3:4. Heis ’our Passover—-1 Cor. 5:7. He is our Sacrifice—1 Cor,- 5:7.
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