Matthew 4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. I. SOME SOULS ARE IN GREATER DARKNESS THAN OTHERS. 1. The darkness of ignorance. 2. The darkness of error. 3. The gloom of discomfort and sorrow, attended with fear. 4. Hopelessness, "sat in darkness." 5. In the region of death. II. For those who are in a worse condition than others THERE IS HOPE AND LIGHT. 1. In barbarous nations Christ has won great victories. 2. In the worst hearts Christ has dawned. 3. When these have beheld the light, they frequently become eminently useful to others. 4. The conversion of the deplorably dark brings the highest degree of glory to God. III. The true light for a soul in darkness is ALL IN CHRIST. 1. There is light in Christ's name for a troubled sinner. 2. In His person and nature. 3. In His offices. 4. In His character. IV. The poor soul in darkness need not despair, FOR LIGHT IS ALL AROUND YOU. It has already "sprung up." (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. |
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