1 Note the contrast between Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, and
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. Peter proceeds on the ground of His
present rejection on earth, Paul on His exaltation in heaven.
1 The expatriates were those Jews who had left their homes in the land
of their fathers, probably as... [ Continue Reading ]
24 Isa_40:6-8.
4 Our Lord, speaking to the chief priests and elders, told them that
the kingdom of God would be taken from them and given to a nation
bringing forth its fruits, in proof of which He also quotes
Psa_118:22-23. The parable of the vineyard was spoken to them on this
occasion
(Mat_21:3... [ Continue Reading ]