This article was originally written for Christ Hold Fast. Over the last several months (well, years, really), I have been greatly moved by the ministry of Alexander Maclaren. His sermons have greatly influenced my own, perhaps not linguistically (or grammatically) but definitely thematically. The Scottish churchman who is mostly known for his profound expositions of Scripture was, dare I say, possessed by Christ, and everywhere sought to bring to the fore the incalculable benefits we who are united to him are made to share and enjoy. And, perhaps, of all the truths about Christ that is worthy perpetual reflection is one which Maclaren brings to bear during the course of a sermon entitled, “