Fragments

by JAS. MARTIN | Category: Fragments | Dec 1960

There are four Gospel records, one each by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, portraying one Christ, with one purpose, and picturing one Person.

Matthew demonstrates the coming of a promised Saviour, Mark depicts the life of a powerful Saviour, Luke declares the grace of a perfect Saviour, and John describes the love of a personal Saviour.

In Matthew we have the Jewish Messiah portrayed; in Mark, the Servant; in Luke, the Son of Man; and in John, the Son of God.

Each Gospel writer declares the purpose of his message : " I came not to destroy, but to fulfil " (Matthew 5. 17); "Verily the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mark 10.45); The Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19. 10); I am come in My Father's name " (John 5. 48); and " These (signs) are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in His name" (John 20.31).

"To Him bear all the prophets witness" (Acts 10.48). Jeremiah records (33.15), " In those days, and at that time, will I (the LORD) cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and He shall execute judgement and righteousness in the land," the Matthew aspect. Zechariah 3.8, "I will bring forth My Servant the Branch," the Mark aspect. Zechariah 6.12, "The Man whose name is the Branch," the Luke aspect. Isaiah 4.2, "In that day shall the Branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious," the John aspect.

And again, "Behold, thy King cometh unto thee" (Zechariah 9.9)."Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; My Chosen, in whom My soul delighteth" (Isaiah 42.1). "Behold, the Man" (Zechariah 6.12). "Behold, your God! " (Isaiah 40.9).

JAS. MARTIN | Dec 1960
Fragments