The Prince’s Poison Cup
Renewing Your Mind
Ligonier Ministries
4.8 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 10 January 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Even at the cost of His own life, a great Prince is willing to drink from a poisoned well to set His people free. Today, R.C. Sproul reads from his children’s book The Prince’s Poison Cup, presenting the atoning sacrifice of Christ.
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Meet Today’s Teacher:
R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God’s Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
Meet the Host:
Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children.
Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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| 0:00.0 | Today on renewing your mind, R.C. Sproll reads his children's book, The Prince's Poison Cup. |
| 0:06.0 | Here's a preview. |
| 0:07.6 | Somebody recognized the Prince as the son of the King of Life. |
| 0:11.9 | And because they no longer loved the King, the people began to treat the Prince quite badly. |
| 0:18.4 | They shouted curses at him, they spat at him, and they taunted him. |
| 0:22.7 | Some even tossed stones at him or slapped him as he passed. |
| 0:28.0 | The prince trembled in fear and began to sweat. |
| 0:31.6 | He loved his father, but he couldn't help wondering if there's some other way for the people to be healed. |
| 0:37.1 | He wondered if he really had |
| 0:38.7 | the drink of poison. |
| 0:46.8 | Since you listen to renewing your mind, you know that R.C. Sprole was a gifted communicator, |
| 0:52.6 | and the Lord used him to proclaim and explain truth to Christians at every age and stage of the Christian life. |
| 0:59.0 | Yes, he taught in seminary classrooms, but he also helped children understand the importance of the gospel and the Bible as the final authority for faith in life. |
| 1:09.0 | And we see that masterful ability, in particular, with the children's books that he wrote. |
| 1:15.3 | You're listening to Renewing Your Mind on this Friday, |
| 1:18.5 | and today you'll hear one of those children's books, The Prince's Poison Cup. |
| 1:22.8 | You can request your own copy of this beautifully illustrated title today only |
| 1:27.4 | when you give a donation of any amount |
| 1:29.6 | at renewingyourmind.org. If your family is nearby, invite them to join you as R.C. Sprawl will be |
| 1:36.6 | reading the Prince's Poison Cup, which is a gripping allegorical tale to help each of us appreciate |
| 1:42.4 | Jesus' willingness to drink the terrible cup of the |
| 1:45.7 | father's wrath at great cost to himself. Here's Dr. Sprold to introduce and then read this family favorite. |
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