The Word of Affection

Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are

"Preach The Word"

SERIES: WORDS FROM THE CROSS

SUBJECT: The Word of Affection

READING: John 19:25-27

TEXT: "...Jesus. . .said to His mother, 'Woman behold thy son!' Then He said to the disciple, 'Behold your mother!'..." (19:26-27).

Introduction

This third word from the cross conjures up one of the tenderest scenes to be witnessed on that all-eventful day. Four women and one man stood stunned, brokenhearted, helpless, listening, watching. Would the Master speak again? When He did His words of affection were expressing:

I. The Son's Confidence in His Mother (19:26)

1) A Sacrificing Love (Luke 2:7)

2) A Sheltering Love (Ma ft. 2:13-15)

3) A Succoring Love (Luke 2:51)

4) A Submitting Love (John 2:4)

5) A Suffering Love (19:25)

II. The Son's Courtesy to His Mother (19:26)

1) The Courtesy of an Approved Son (Luke 2:49)

2) The Courtesy of an Anointed Servant (John 2:4)

3) The Courtesy of an Appointed Savior (19:26-27)

III. The Son's Care of His Mother (19:26-27)

1) The Selflessness of the Son 's Care of His Mother (19:26)