His Power to Delegate Authority. 9:35-11:1 9:35-38 THE WORK OBSERVED v.35 Compare the wording with Mat.4:23. They are identical except for the word “Galilee” and “all the cities and villages.” His healing was to authenticate His Person – who He truly was. v.36 “Compassion” – to feel sympathy, is only used in Matthew, Mark, and … Read more
Teacher Imparting His Own Character To His Disciples Words from the highest authority – “Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.” Words of plainest invitation – “Follow Me.” Words of clearest explanation – “I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Words of fullest meaning – “Can the … Read more
The journey of Jesus brought Him back across the sea of Galilee to Capernaum, the place where He lived and did many wonderful works. There were those living there who in faith had full confidence in His healing power. There were also those of authority who had control over people. The presence and power of … Read more
9:1-17 Power To Forgive v.1-2. “Their faith” – that of the needy man and those that brought him to Jesus. We are able to help others to believe. “Forgiven” – the sins that cause his disease thus fulfilling the prophecies of Isa.53:4-6, “He was wounded…” v.3- 8. Criticism is to be expected wherever God works. … Read more
There are people with problems everywhere we turn. When Jesus came down from the mountain crowds followed Him. Some were curious. Others were critical of Him. Still others were needy people with problems, and for the first time they had hope. One hopeless man on his knees before the Lord, testified publicly of his faith … Read more
Matthew 8 The Credentials Of The King THE KING ACTING IN POWER What Jesus taught [chapters 5-7] The Lord Jesus Christ had just presented the Manifesto of the kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount, presenting the vision of life in the kingdom giving the standards to live by [ch.5-7]. He had authenticated Himself as … Read more
In the ears of my mind, I heard the Lord Jesus’ words move from personal and family imagery to that which is public. Now He gave teaching to the disciples as to how kingdom principles and kingdom living are to be done in view of those around us. He taught them in a series of … Read more