* The Pharisees' question concerning divorce. (1-12) Christ's love to
little children. (13-16) Christ's discourse with the rich young man.
(17-22) The hinderance of riches. (23-31) Christ foretells his
sufferings. (32-45) Bartimeus healed. (46-52)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-12 Wherever Jesus was, the people flocked after him in crowds, and
he taught them. Preaching was Christ's constant practice. He here
shows that the reason why Moses' law allowed divorce, was such that
they ought not to use the permission; it was only for the hardness of
their hearts. God himself j... [ Continue Reading ]
13-16 Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that
he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not
appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being
taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's
blessing would do their souls g... [ Continue Reading ]
17-22 This young ruler showed great earnestness. He asked what he
should do now, that he might be happy for ever. Most ask for good to
be had in this world; any good, Psalms 4:6; he asks for good to be
done in this world, in order to enjoy the greatest good in the other
world. Christ encouraged thi... [ Continue Reading ]
23-31 Christ took this occasion to speak to his disciples about the
difficulty of the salvation of those who have abundance of this world.
Those who thus eagerly seek the wealth of the world, will never
rightly prize Christ and his grace. Also, as to the greatness of the
salvation of those who have... [ Continue Reading ]
32-45 Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of
mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples.
Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's
own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we
may have wisdom and grace to k... [ Continue Reading ]
46-52 Bartimeus had heard of Jesus and his miracles, and learning
that he was passing by, hoped to recover his eyesight. In coming to
Christ for help and healing, we should look to him as the promised
Messiah. The gracious calls Christ gives us to come to him, encourage
our hope, that if we come to... [ Continue Reading ]