John 11:28-30 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calls for you. I. THE MESSAGE. 1. The appellation given to our Lord. The rulers despised Jesus, but these women were not ashamed nor afraid to acknowledge Him as Master. Happy the families that acknowledge Him as such. 2. The message relating to Him: "is come." He came to the grave of Lazarus; He comes to the graves of those dead in trespasses and sins. II. THE PERSONS TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. 1. Those who have hitherto kept at a distance from Christ without ever seeking Him. (1) Some have not only neglected Him, but provoked Him by open sin. (2) Others please themselves with the idea of their comparative innocence, and satisfy themselves with a cold, negative, heartless religion. 2. Those who have sought Christ, but never found Him. 3. Those who, after having been admitted to union with Him, are deprived of His sensible presence. III. THE SEASONS WHEN IT MORE PARTICULARLY COMES. 1. The time of affliction. 2. When the means of grace are fully enjoyed. 3. When the Spirit of God strives. 4. When opportunities for religious usefulness occur.Conclusion: 1. How much to be admired is Christ's condescension in His love. 2. How great are your obligations to hearken to His call. 3. How obligatory to communicate the message to others. (H. Grey, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. |
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