1. Jesus needed to be baptized 2. Jesus needed to be anointed 3. the audience needed to know that His Father was pleased with Him

1. the privileged place which Christ left 2. the dark place where Christ went 3. the glorious light which Christ brought

1. de bezweerende bruid 2. do ondervraagende dochters 3. de roemende bruid

1. the wisemen commanded to search for Christ 2. the wisemen encouraged by Christ 3. the wisemen worshipping Christ

1. the fear of Jacob 2. the desire of Jacob 3. the blessing of Jacob

1. not preaching man's wisdom 2. preaching Christ crucified 3. preaching weakness, fear and trembling 4. preaching in demonstration of spirit and power

1. longing in faith 2. longing early 3. longing for power and glory 4. longing with joy 5. longing for renewal 6. longing fulfilled

How Christ in the Lord's Supper Comforts His People 1. By divine wisdom 2. By divine love 3. By divine authority

1. clearly implied 2. truly comforting

1. the old clothes were only rags 2. the new were garments of salvation 3. the great joy of wearing them