Luke 18:31-34 Then he took to him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem… I. WE GAZE AT THE LORD, AND INQUIRE HOW HE ENTERED THE SEASON OF PASSION. 1. Not unprepared, but with a full, clear consciousness — (1) not only of His sufferings in general, but also in all their particulars; and(2) of the relation between His sufferings and the Divine Word and will. 2. His consciousness afforded Him the peace, courage, and decision to endure the sufferings willingly and patiently. II. WE GAZE AT OURSELVES, AND INQUIRE HOW WE SHOULD ENTER THIS SEASON OF THE CHURCH YEAR. 1. Not like the world, whose custom is to celebrate it with all kinds of amusement and folly; but, as the followers of Christ, let us get ready to accompany the Lord in His season of suffering. 2. Yet not like the twelve, of whom we read that they understood none of these things. We must know why and for whom the Lord suffered and died. 3. The blind man of Jericho is a good example to show how we should enter in with the Lord as He approaches His sufferings. (1) He appeals again and again for mercy. (2) He concentrates all his desires into one plea — that he might see. And the Lord opens his eyes. (Schaffer.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. |
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