In the last verse of the foregoing chapter we find how industriously our blessed Saviour withdrew himself from the concourse and throng of people which flocked after him from every quarter; and to show how little he affected the applause and commendation of the multitude, HE LEFT THE CITIES AND WAS... [ Continue Reading ]
Here we have the relation of our Saviour's miraculous healing of one sick of the palsy at Capernaum. Where observe, 1. The diseased and distressed person; ONE SICK OF THE PALSY, which disease being. resolution and weakness of the nerves, enfeebles the joints, and confines the person to his bed or c... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. The unwearied pains and diligence which our Saviour used in the execution of his ministerial office and calling; no sooner had he done preaching in Capernaum, and healing the sick of the palsy; but he goeth out thence to the sea-side to preach there. O blessed Saviour! How perpetua... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. great difference betwixt John's disciples and Christ's in the matter of fasting. John's disciples imitated him, who was. man of an austere life, and much given to fasting; therefore he is said TO COME NEITHER EATING NOR DRINKING, Matthew 11:18. On the other side, Christ's disciples... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. The poverty, the low estate and condition, of Christ's own disciples in this world; they wanted bread, and are forced TO PLUCK THE EARS OF CORN to satisfy their hunger. God may, and sometimes doth, suffer his dearest children to fall in streights, to taste of want, for the trial of... [ Continue Reading ]