MIDWEEK DEVOTION FOR PRAYER MEETING
vv1-2, The Saving Need for Christ, 1 Pet 2:11, He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [quoting Isa 53:9]. See also John 8:44; Rom 3:23; Jas 1:8; 3:1-12
vv3-4, The Substitutionary Sacrifice by Christ, Dan 9:26
False witness brought in to accuse Christ. The words of the people at the cross either condemned or prophetically saved them: Matt 27:25, “And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”
vv5-6, The Sanctified Resurrection of Christ, John 17:17
vv7-8, The Sovereign Reign of Christ, 1 Cor 15:25
A Puritan Catechism, Q25. How does Christ execute the office of a King? Ans. Christ executes the office of a King in bringing us into submission to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies. Ref: Psa 110;3; Matt 2:6; 1 Cor 15:25