Homiletic Monthly John 20:20 And when he had so said, he showed to them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. I. ITS NATURE. 1. It differs from physical delights, intellectual or social, in depth, purity, and permanency. 2. It is the repose of a soul on an infinite, personal Being. 3. Our Redeemer, Advocate, and Friend. 4. Whose presence assures all needed grace, here and hereafter. II. METHOD OF SECURING IT. 1. Self-renunciation, cordial reliance on Christ. 2. Prayerful meditation on what He is and has done. 3. Doing the duties of the Christian life. III. RESULTS. 1. Fortifies against sin and inspires in life's work. 2. Makes religion attractive. 3. Takes away the fear of death.Conclusion: 1. We see why some do not have this joy; inadequate views of their privilege, absorbed in the world, or indulging in sin. 2. It is practicable and so a duty. 3. Appearance of Christ a joy to the believer and a cause of alarm to the sinner, so a test of character. (Homiletic Monthly.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. |
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