An Advent to Behold - Behold the Lord of Life

If we stopped and looked at Jesus for a while, what would we learn? Already we have seen that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the Love of God, and the King of Glory. Sunday, we behold Jesus twice more. First, as we come to the Lord’s table, we see Jesus fulfilling John’s words, “In him was life . . .” The life we long for is in Jesus, the risen Lord of life. All heaven knows that Jesus is Lord. Do we? What will we do about it? Message based on John 1:1-5, 10:10, 11:25-26, 14:6Quotes:J Sidlow Baxter. Bethlehem and Golgotha, the manger and cross, birth and death must always be seen together.Author unknown:That night when in the Judean skiesThe mystic star dispensed its light,A blind man moved in his sleep -And dreamed that he had sight.That night when shepherds heard the songOf hosts angelic choiring near,A deaf man stirred in slumber's spell -And dreamed that he could hear!That night when in the cattle stallSlept Child and mother cheek by jowl,A cripple turned his twisted limbs -And dreamed that he was wholeThat night when o'er the newborn BabeThe tender Mary rose to lean,A loathsome leper smiled in sleep -And dreamed that he was clean.That night when to the mother's breastThe little King was held secure,A harlot slept a happy sleep -And dreamed that she was pure!That night when in the manger layThe Sanctified who came to save,A man moved in the sleep of death -And dreamed there was no grave.C.T. Studd:Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choiceBidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;Each with its days I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;Faithful and true what e’er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;Only one life, “twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”;And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say ’twas worth it all”;Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.To discover more messages of hope, go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on X and YouTube @tallowoodbcFollow us on Instagram @tallowood.baptistFollow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist