16 It is notable how many of our Lord's recorded signs were done on
the sabbath. Doubtless this indicates the fact that their antitype is
to be found in the sabbatism which comes at His epiphany. When man
ceases work, then is the time for God to act. Man's struggles hinder
His operations and obscure... [ Continue Reading ]
3 John the baptist was the door keeper who opened the door to the true
Shepherd. Many another has come claiming to be Israel's shepherd, but
they did not come in God's appointed way.
4 The Eastern shepherd never drives his sheep. He calls them. They
will not follow a strange voice.
11 In His humil... [ Continue Reading ]
34 The term "gods" is translated "judges" in Exo_21:6; Exo_22:8-9,
where it refers to men. But our Lord does not appeal to this, but to
Psa_82:6 where the context clearly excludes men. The mighty spiritual
powers of the past who overrule the affairs of mankind are called sons
by God Himself. Even Sa... [ Continue Reading ]