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Models of Workers

CHRIST THE EARNEST WORKER.

(John 9:4).

Christ’s authority for working was because He was “sent;” His model in working was according to the “ works of Him” who commissioned Him and the necessity that was laid upon Him is seen in the “ I must.” If the following Scriptures are pondered it will be seen how Christ viewed His life and death as an absolute necessity. Constantly Christ uses the term “must.”

Ⅰ. The must of work (Luke 2:49; John 9:4; 10:16).

Ⅱ. The must of walk (LUKE 13:33).

Ⅲ. The must of death (John 3:14; 12:34).

Ⅳ. The must of preaching (Luke 4:43).

Ⅴ. The must of seeking (John 4:4).

Ⅵ. The must of resurrection (John 20:9).

Ⅶ. The must of increase (John 3:30).

── F.E. Marsh《Five Hundred Bible Readings》

EXAMPLE IN SERVICE.

The Servant—the Son of God. All God’s servants are sons and all God’s sons are servants.

Ⅰ. Wise Servant. “ The people were astonished at His doctrine” (Matt. 7:28).

Ⅱ. Obedient Servant. “ I delight to do Thy will. O My God” (Psalm 40:8)

Ⅲ. Suffering Servant. “ Now is My soul troubled” (John 12:27).

Ⅳ. Confident Servant. “The word……not Mine but the Father’s which sent Me” (John 14:24; 16:32).

Ⅴ. Persevering Servant. “ He stedfastly set His face” (Luke 9:51).

Ⅵ. Accepted Servant. “ Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name He will give it you” (John 16:23).

Ⅶ. Victorious Servant. “ I have glorified Thee on the earth; I have finished the work” (John 17:4).

── F.E. Marsh《Five Hundred Bible Readings》