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CHAPTER XI.-NATURE AND NECESSITY OF THE PRIESTHOOD OF CHRIST.
It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the
heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly
things themselves with better sacrifices than these. Heb.
9:23.
CHAPTER XII.-EXCELLENCY OF OUR HIGH PRIEST'S OBLATION.
THE FIRST PART OF HIS PRIESTLY OFFICE.
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are
sanctified. Heb. 10:14.
CHAPTER XIII.-INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. THE SECOND PART OF
HIS PRIESTLY OFFICE.
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that
come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make in-
tercession for them. Heb. 7:25.
CHAPTER XIV.-THE SATISFACTION OF CHRIST. THE FIRST EFFECT
OF HIS PRIESTHOOD.
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being
made a curse for us.
Gal. 3:13.
CHAPTER XV.-THE INHERITANCE PURCHASED BY THE OBLATION OF
CHRIST. THE SECOND EFFECT OF HIS PRIESTHOOD.
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth.
his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to re-
deem them that were under the law, that we might receive
the adoption of sons. Gal. 4:4, 5.
CHAPTER XVI.-KINGLY OFFICE OF CHRIST AS EXECUTED SPIRIT-
UALLY UPON THE SOULS OF THE REDEEMED.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalt-
eth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor.
10:5.
CHAPTER XVII.-THE KINGLY OFFICE OF CHRIST, AS PROVIDEN-
TIALLY EXECUTED FOR THE REDEEMED.
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the
head over all things to the church. Eph. 1:22.
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CHAPTER XVIII-CHRIST'S HUMILIATION IN HIS INCARNATION.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself,
and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Phil. 2: 8.
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CHAPTER XIX.--CHRIST'S HUMILIATION-IN HIS LIFE.
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CHAPTER XX.-CHRIST'S HUMILIATION UNTO DEATH. HIS FIRST
PREPARATIVE ACT.
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And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the
world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through
thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they
may be one, as we are. John, 17: 11.
CHAPTER XXI.-SECOND PREPARATIVE ACT OF CHRIST FOR HIS
OWN DEATH. LORD'S SUPPER.
The Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed,
took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it,
and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for
you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same man-
ner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This
cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft
as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 1 Cor. 11: 23-25.
CHAPTER XXII.—THIRD PREPARATIVE ACT OF CHRIST FOR IIIS
OWN DEATH. AGONY IN THE GARDEN.
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and
kneeled down, and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be will-
ing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will,
but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him
from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony,
he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were
great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke,
32:41-44.
CHAPTER XXIII.-FIRST PREPARATIVE FOR CHRIST'S DEATH ON
HIS ENEMIES' PART. TREASON OF JUDAS.
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came,
and with him a great multitude with swords and staves,
from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he
that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever
I shall kiss, that same is he; hold him fast. And forth-
with he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed
him. Matt. 26:47-49.
CHAPTER XXIV-THE SECOND AND THIRD PREPARATIVES FOR CHRIST'S DEATH. HIS ILLEGAL TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION.
And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he
might be crucified: and the voices of them, and of the
chief priests prevailed. And Pilate gave sentence that it
should be as they required. Luke, 23: 23, 24.
CHAPTER XXV.-CHRIST'S ADDRESS TO THE daughters of JERUSALEM.
And there followed him a great company of people, and of
women, which also bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus
turning unto them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not
for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
Luke, 23:27, 28, &c.
CHAPTER XXVI.-THE NATURE OF CHRIST'S DEATH.
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and fore-
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knowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands
have crucified and slain. Acts, 2: 23.
CHAPTER XXVII.-THE TITLE AFFIXED TO THE CROSS OF CHRIST.
And a superscription also was written over him, in letters of
Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This is the King of the
Jews. Luke, 23: 38.
CHAPTER XXVIII.-SOLITARINESS OF CHRIST'S DEATH.
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man
that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts: smite the shep-
herd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn
mine hand upon the little ones. Zech. 13: 7.
CHAPTER XXIX.-THE PATIENCE OF CHRIST'S DEATH.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his
mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a
sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his
mouth, Isa. 53: 7.
CHAPTER XXX.- THE INSTRUCTIVENESS OF CHRIST'S DEATH IN
SEVEN LAST WORDS;-THE FIRST-" FATHER, FORGIVE THEM."
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them: for they know not
what they do. Luke, 23:34.
CHAPTER XXXI.-SECOND EXCELLENT WORD OF CHRIST UPON
THE CROSS-"BEHOLD THY MOTHER."
Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! John,
19:27.
CHAPTER XXXII.-THIRD OF CHRIST'S WORDS UPON THE CROSS-
TO THE PENITENT THIEF.
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I
shalt thou be with me in paradise.
say unto thee, To-day
Luke, 23:43.
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OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS--
CHAPTER XXXIII.-FOURTH SAYING
"MY GOD, MY GOD."
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, say-
ing, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God,
my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Matt. 27: 46.
CHAPTER XXXIV.—FIFTH SAYING OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS-~-
"1 THIRST."
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accom-
plished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst."
John, 19: 28.
CHAPTER XXXV.-SIXTH SAYING OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS-"IT
IS FINISHED."
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is
finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
John, 19:30.
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CHAPTER XXXVI.--SEVENTH AND LAST SAYING OF CHRIST ON THE
CROSS.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father,
into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus,
he gave up the ghost." Luke, 23: 46.
CHAPTER XXXVII.-CHRIST'S FUNERAL ILLUSTRATED.
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen
clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to
bury. Now in the place where he was crucified, there was
a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was
never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore, be-
cause of the Jews' preparation-day; for the sepulchre was
nigh at hand. John, 19: 40-42.
CHAPTER XXXVIIL-FOUR WEIGHTY ENDS OF CHRIST'S
HUMILIATION.
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.
Isaiah, 53: 11.
CHAPTER XXXIX.-THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the
place where the Lord lay. Matt. 28: 6.
CHAPTER XL-THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST.
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascend-
ed to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto
them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and to
my God and your God. John, 20: 17.
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CHAPTER XLI.-THE SESSION OF CHRIST AT GOD'S RIGHT HAND.
When he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the
right hand of the Majesty on high. Heb. 1:3.
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CHAPTER XLII.-CHRIST'S ADVENT TO JUDGMENT.
And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to tes-
tify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge
of quick and dead. Acts, 10:42.
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Concluding Appeal.
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