As saints of God we should have some things in common with a pilgrim. How are you like a pilgrim?
What can we learn about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from looking at the duties and character of a Shepherd?
A Bridegroom presupposes two things. First, a person in a single capacity; and as so considered, he is a suitor. Secondly, a person in a married estate; and as so considered, he is a head or husband. In both these respects Christ may be considered, and is held forth in the word of God.
Christ in his humiliation was abased so low, as to be in subjection to the Father.
As the Word of God is called Milk, so it is also Strong Meat. By Strong Meat, is meant the more profound, perfect, and mysterious doctrine of the Gospel, which is to feed strong Christians.
