Thirty Thousand Thoughts., Archdeacon Watkins John 19:28-29 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst. Considered in its — I. PHYSICAL ASPECT. 1. Its producing cause — bodily pain and exhaustion. 2. Its significance — that Christ was very Man. II. SPIRITUAL ASPECT. 1. Its objects. Christ thirsted for — (1) The love of men. (2) The salvation of men. (3) Reunion with His Father. III. PROPHETIC ASPECT. 1. Its expression and import — "that the Scripture might be fulfilled." 2. Its significance — that Christ was very God. IV. PRACTICAL ASPECT. It teaches us — 1. To bear suffering with patience and submission. 2. That patience in suffering is quite distinct from stoical endurance. 3. To abstain from fleshly lusts. 4. The blackness of human ingratitude. 5. The unselfishness of Divine love. 6. For what man should thirst. (1) For reconciliation to God through Christ, by quenching the thirst of His dear Son in accepting His offered salvation, and turning to Him with love, sorrow, and repentance. (2) For the communion of Christ's body and blood in the perpetual memorial of His precious death. (Thirty Thousand Thoughts.) Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar. — This vessel of the ordinary sour wine drunk by the Roman soldiers was placed near in order to be given to those who were crucified. Thirst was always an accompaniment of death by crucifixion, and that the vessel of wine was prepared for this purpose is probable by the mention of the sponge and the hyssop. This latter detail is peculiar to John. Bochart thinks that the hyssop was marjoram, or some plant like it, and he is borne out by ancient tradition. The stalks from a foot to a foot and a half high would be sufficient to reach to the cross (Archdeacon Watkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. |
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