Christ became poor, so we might become rich
FOR YOUR SAKES HE BECAME POOR…
THAT YE…MIGHT BE RICH
“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” 2 Cor 8.9
“My God, My God, why hast Thou “I will never leave thee, nor
forsaken me?’ Matt 27.46 forsake thee.” Heb 13.5
“I looked for some to take pity, “Like as a father pitieth his children,
but there was none.” Ps 69.20 so the Lord pitieth them that fear
Him.” Ps 103.13
“I looked for comforters, but I “I will not leave you comfortless;
found none.” Ps 69.20 I will come to you.” John 14.18
“They parted my raiment among “Bring forth the best robe, and put
them, and for my vesture they it on him.” Luke 15.22
did cast lots.” John 19.24
“They pierced My hands and My “Put a ring on his hand, and shoes
feet.” Ps 22.16 on his feet.” Luke 15.22
“When they had platted a crown “Who crowneth thee with loving-
of thorns, they put it on His head.” Kindness and tender mercies.”
Matt 27.29 Ps 103.4
“Away with Him, crucify Him.” “Let us draw near with a true heart.”
John 19.15 Heb 10.22
From an address by Albert Hayhoe
