Spurgeon's Sermons The Pleiades and Orion
Jan 2, 2026
C.H. Spurgeon explores humanity’s dependence on God, using the stars Pleiades and Orion as a metaphor for divine influence. He emphasizes God's sovereignty amidst suffering and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, urging listeners to trust in divine providence. Spurgeon recounts historical persecutions, illustrating how the Spirit has sustained believers and advanced the gospel. He highlights the necessity of divine intervention in conversion and the importance of humility and prayer in seeking revival.
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Dependence On Divine Providence
- Humanity is utterly dependent on God's sovereign ordering of seasons and providence.
- We cannot alter divine ordinances, so submission and sanctification of affliction is required.
Unstoppable Work Of The Spirit
- The Holy Spirit's work cannot be finally restrained by slander or persecution.
- Spiritual revival proceeds independently of human opposition and transforms opponents into believers.
Examples Of Joy Under Persecution
- Spurgeon recounts Paul and Silas singing in the Philippian prison as an example of Spirit-led joy under persecution.
- He also references martyrs who sang at the stake and reformed churches rising amid intense opposition.