Duty of Disciples

Pastor Martin draws out the individual implications of Christ's prophetic office. From the Father's command at the Transfiguration — 'Hear ye him' — he shows that hearing must be the hearing of disciples (not beasts or mere rational creatures) in three spheres: personal safety (receiving Christ's hard teachings on the heart, new birth, narrow gate, exclusive claims), personal assurance (John 8:47 — he that is of God heareth the words of God), and personal direction in duty (Manton on swallowing what Christ teaches without dissecting). Preached during Christmas season.