Matthew 27:29-31 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him… I. SEE WHAT THAT AGE MUST HAVE SUNK TO. We test forces in depravity by their resistance of good. Rome decadent! Do you know its wealth, armies, etc. It was withal corrupt, dying. II. SEE WHAT A LIMITED POWER CHRIST'S ENEMIES HAVE. They can put thorns on His head, but none on His heart. How calm in all His sorrow. The keenest physical agony is little felt in the joyous sense of triumphant love for others. III. SEE WHAT SUFFERING LOVE CAN DO. IV. SEE WHAT IS THE SIN OF THE WORLD TODAY. Our rebellion is a crown of thorns on his heart. V. SEE THE ALTERED VERDICT OF THE AGES. The crown was then a mockery, now a royal symbol. Learn (1) never to be carried away by a mere temporary judgment; (2) what a contrast we have in the glorious vision of the Apocalypse, "On His head were many crowns." (W. M. Statham.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! |
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