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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.

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.

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.

CHAPTER XIX.--CHRIST'S HUMILIATION-IN HIS LIFE.

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.

CHAPTER XX.-CHRIST'S HUMILIATION UNTO DEATH. HIS FIRST

PREPARATIVE ACT.

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,

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-

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,

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

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-~-

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accom-

plished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst."

CHAPTER XXXV.-SIXTH SAYING OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS-"IT

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is

finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

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CHAPTER XXXVI.--SEVENTH AND LAST SAYING OF CHRIST ON THE

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

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.

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.

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.

Concluding Appeal.

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