Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. I. THE MEETING-PLACE OF SIN IS THE CROSS OF CHRIST. In the margin these words are rendered, "The Lord hath made to meet on Him the iniquity of us all." The Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Persian, and Egyptian tongues were spoken about that cross. The inscription was in different languages that all might read. This is the representation of the world now looking upon the Crucified. His embrace encircled the race of man. 1. The cross was the focus of sins. 2. The burdens of sin here meet. 3. Here the responsibilities of the sinner are assumed by one competent to discharge them. 4. The sufferings of the sinner are gathered in the agonies of the cross. II. THE MEETING-PLACE OF SIN IS THE MERCY-SEAT OF SINNERS. Conclusion: 1. The imperative claim Christ has upon the soul. 2. If you will not consent that your iniquities shall meet on Christ, bear them you must yourself. (S. H. Tyng, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. |
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