It was perhaps at its height at the end of the 19th century when medical cures were being found, the industrial revolution was in full swing, and great revivals had swept across the world many times over the course of the past several hundred years. [5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. We see that not only is this man the Messiah whose long awaited and desired coming had finally arrived, but he is the very Son of God who called creation into existence millennia prior to this moment. Hound of Heaven is a popular song by Tweito | Create your own TikTok videos with the Hound of Heaven song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. Ill say more about that in a moment. So, if you seek me, let these men go. [9] This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one. [10] Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priests servant and cut off his right ear. Peters rush to do something in the moment turns out to be the wrong thing. Listen to Spurgeon and let your hearts agree with his: One more duty I would mention, though others suggest themselves. Peter has no inhibitions about going in if something has happened to his friend hes going to know about it and see the whole matter for himself. The kingdom must not be understood as merely the salvation of certain individuals or even as the reign of God in the hearts of his people; it means nothing less that the reign of God over his entire created universe. I, chaps. Posted on October 23, 2017. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? It is not that Peter is not valiant, or courageous, for perhaps he isthough I suspect he acted out of fear. He wields His power and knowledge with wisdom and His plans are never foiled. [17]For if, because of one mans trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. [18]And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. I raise this only as a caution that we approach Scripture with humility especially those with learning and education. And where we spend our time and money is an accurate reflection of where our affections truly lie. What God does He does in such a way as to indicated that He is God, AND that He is good! So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. Left as it is, water creeps into crevices and freezes, thereby expanding and cracking the cement blocks. the raising of Lazarus provides an opportunity for God, in revealing his glory, to glorify his Son, for it is the Fathers express purpose that all should honor the Son even as they honor the FatherThe Father and the Son are mutually committed to the others glory. That is why we say: Come Lord Jesus! It is believing that Jesus is who He says He is, and has done what He says He has done. You simply need to trust that it has, and repent of your sins. You really get the feeling from chapter 17 that there is a plan that is unfolding hour by hour here, that the Father and the Son who is filled with the Spirit are working in complete coordination on the unfolding of their glory in a way that will seem terrible and confusing to any bystander unacquainted with Jesus teaching. What a wonderful feeling and a wonderful knowledge that is. In every miracle that our Lord has performed there is one consistent theme what He does He does in abundance! The horrid realization is setting in that everything you did today doesnt even matter. We have a Savior, aye, this is true but more than that, we have a friend. This is the day Jesus rose from the dead and thats why even to this day, 2,000 years later, we call it The Lords Day and worship Him together on this day. I think its rather amusing that John had to mention this almost to get a little dig in on Peter (I always knew I was faster!). Jesus, who has dwelt with the Father in unapproachable light from eternity past has cracked open a smidgen of His glory and its enough to level a mob. But the power of Christ, endued to rebels, aliens, and blasphemers transforms by the Spirit of God, and conforms (us) from a product of the first Adam into the image of the Second. [11] So Jesus said to Peter, Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?. They like their sin. The same power that leveled an angry mob upholds us through the darkness and pain of life, and vanquishes our enemies. Lean on His promises and trust that He is who He says He is. It is the beautiful glory of His holiness which confounds men. (Acts 4:12-13 ESV). (Romans 9:17-18, ESV), Note: When Scripture talks of Gods hardening our hearts it cannot mean God is creating evil that isnt already there. Let that reality sink in! It is the story of Peters three denials, and the power of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. [53]So from that day on they made plans to put him to death. 20:1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. In fact, if we think carefully about what John has been saying in verses 19-21 we will see that our natural disposition is to love the darkness. "The Hound of Heaven" is a 182-line poem written by English Catholic poet Francis Thompson (1859-1907). Thats when you start looking through your bank statements, scrolling furiously through the online line items. This indicates to us the outlook of the Councils situation, that even these two groups that hated each other felt the need to work together on this.