Mat. 17:2. "And was transfigured before them: and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light." This denoted who He was - _viz._, He that was spoken of in Daniel 7:9, and Psalms 104:2; Psalms 104:16-18. Mat. 17:5... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 17:5. "While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him." This cloud was not bright merely as clouds are oftentimes very bright by the reflection of the light of the sun.... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 17:21. "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting:" this kind as to the manner of possession and influence. There were dumb devils, and unclean devils, and a spirit of infirmity. Some only took the advantage of bodily distemper and disorder of the brain; others possessed them in... [ Continue Reading ]
Mat. 17:27. "Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee." Which signifies that ministers of the gosp... [ Continue Reading ]