Friday, January 7, 2011

CHRIST OUR ALTAR-MATTHEW HENRY


I have used this one before over a year ago. I like it so well that I thought I would share it again, in case some missed it. Matthew Henry is always worth reading in my humble opinion.(cw)

This brazen altar was a type of Christ dying to make atonement for our sins. The wood had been consumed by the fire from heaven, if it had not been secured by the brass; nor could the human nature of Christ have borne the wrath of God, if it had not been supported by a divine power. Christ sanctified himself for his Church, as their altar, John 17:19; and by his mediation sanctifies the daily services of his people, who also have a right to eat of this altar, Hebrews 13:10; for they serve at it as spiritual priests. To the horns of this altar poor sinners fly for refuge when justice pursues them, and there they are safe in virtue of the sacrifice there offered.

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