S. S. Times John 11:38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself comes to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay on it. I. THE GRAVE VICTORIOUS. 1. In the first family (Genesis 4:8; Genesis 5:5). 2. Among the patriarchs (Genesis 23:2-4, 19, 20; Genesis 35:19, 20). 3. Over kings (1 Samuel 31:4-6; 1 Kings 2:10; Daniel 5:30). 4. Over conquerors (Joshua 24:29, 30; 2 Samuel 3:27). 5. Over prophets (Deuteronomy 34:5, 6; 2 Kings 13:20, 21). 6. Over all men (Psalm 89:48; Psalm 90:3; Hebrews 9:27). 7. Over Jesus (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:60; Mark 15:45, 46). 8. Ends all service (Psalm 6:5; Psalm 88:11; Ecclesiastes 9:10). 9. Destroys the body (Psalm 49:14; Matthew 23:27). 10. Opens suddenly to some (Job 21:13; Acts 5:5, 10). II. THE GRAVE VANQUISHED. 1. Redemption therefrom assured (Psalm 49:15). 2. Ransom therefrom provided (Hosea 13:14). 3. Deliverance typified (Jonah 2:1, 2; Matthew 12:40). 4. Lazarus brought from the grave (John 11:43, 44). 5. Other saints came forth (Matthew 27:52, 53). 6. Christ came forth (Matthew 28:2-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4). 7. All shall come forth (Daniel 12:2; John 5:28, 29). 8. The song of victory (1 Corinthians 15:55). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. |