31-32 Compare Mat_4:13-17; Mar_1:21-22. 31 His rejection in "His own country" led to His making Capernaum "His own city". From this as a base, He circled about on His evangelistic tours, returning thither at their end. Much of His work was done in it, for it was on some of the main highways of traf... [ Continue Reading ]
8-11 Compare Mat_4:19-22; Mar_1:20. 11 This is the marvelous manner in which He recalls them. In a few minutes He gives them a preview of the mission which they are to fill, and then summons them to go fishing with Him. Henceforth they will catch men. 12-14 Compare Mat_8:1-4; Mar_1:40-44. 12 What... [ Continue Reading ]
21-28 Compare Mat_9:9; Mar_2:13-14. 21 Human wisdom and expedience would have urged our Lord to choose for His apostles men of the highest character and reputation. Instead, He chooses those that were despised and abhorred. Not without cause were the collectors of revenue for Rome hated for their tr... [ Continue Reading ]