Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses. s: — Our Lord's union with our nature was actual and personal, etc. In this point of light, the truth of Christ's sympathy with our infirmities presents itself with an actuality and vividness the most realizing and personal. The proper discussion of our subject suggests the consideration of; I. THE INFIRMITIES WHICH APPERTAIN TO OUR HUMANITY. Physical — as the consequence of sin, and not in themselves sinful: New Testament illustrations. May become occasions of sin. But Christ's sympathy extends to all the infirmities to which His people are subject — the inbeing of sin; constitutional infirmities — varied; sufferings and persecutions, provocations, trials and temptations; proneness to look to the dark providences of God, rather than to His power, faithfulness to live in the providence, etc. II. OUR LORD'S PERSONAL PARTICIPATION IN THOSE INFIRMITIES. It was a personal act; by His assumption of our humanity; by taking upon Him our sins. III. THE PRECIOUSNESS OF HIS SYMPATHY WITH THE VARIED INFIRMITIES OF HIS PEOPLE. Fitted to sympathize — "touched," etc. Let us be patient and sympathizing towards the infirmities of our fellow Christians. (Dr. O. Winslow.) Parallel Verses KJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. |
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