* Christ anointed by Mary. (1-11) He enters Jerusalem. (12-19) Greeks
apply to see Jesus. (20-26) A voice from heaven bears testimony to
Christ. (27-33) His discourse with the people. (34-36) Unbelief of the
Jews. (37-43) Christ's address to them. (44-50)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-11 Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much
serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found
fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another
way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words.
Mary gave a token of l... [ Continue Reading ]
12-19 Christ's riding in triumph to Jerusalem is recorded by all the
evangelists. Many excellent things, both in the word and providence of
God, disciples do not understand at their first acquaintance with the
things of God. The right understanding of spiritual nature of Christ's
kingdom, prevents o... [ Continue Reading ]
20-26 In attendance upon holy ordinances, particularly the gospel
passover, the great desire of our souls should be to see Jesus; to see
him as ours, to keep up communion with him, and derive grace from him.
The calling of the Gentiles magnified the Redeemer. A corn of wheat
yields no increase unles... [ Continue Reading ]
27-33 The sin of our souls was the troubled of Christ's soul, when he
undertook to redeem and save us, and to make his soul an offering for
our sin. Christ was willing to suffer, yet prayed to be saved from
suffering. Prayer against trouble may well agree with patience under
it, and submission to t... [ Continue Reading ]
34-36 The people drew false notions from the Scriptures, because they
overlooked the prophecies that spoke of Christ's sufferings and death.
Our Lord warned them that the light would not long continue with them,
and exhorted them to walk in it, before the darkness overtook them.
Those who would walk... [ Continue Reading ]
37-43 Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are
brought to see the reality of Divine things, and to have some
knowledge of them. To be converted, and truly turned from sin to
Christ, as their Happiness and Portion. God will heal them, will
justify and sanctify them; will pardon thei... [ Continue Reading ]
44-50 Our Lord publicly proclaimed, that every one who believed on
him, as his true disciple, did not believe on him only, but on the
Father who sent him. Beholding in Jesus the glory of the Father, we
learn to obey, love, and trust in him. By daily looking to Him, who
came a Light into the world, w... [ Continue Reading ]