Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907-01-01 edition. Excerpt: ... a course is fatal because of its action on him who follows it. paralyzing his moral nature, blinding him so that he cannot see holiness and grace. IV. THE PERIOD OP MISUNDERSTANDING AND OPPOSITION. April to October 29 A. D. About six months. From the feeding of the multitude to the visit to the Feast of Tabernacles. In the outlying regions to the north and east of Galilee. Devoting Himself chiefly to His disciples. Singling out receptive individuals wherever He can find them. WITH SIMON PETER, WHEN HE TESTIFIES TO JESUS AS THE SON OF GOD BUT REJECTS HIS ATONING DEATH. Matt. 16:13-28; Mark 8:27-38; 9:1; Luke 9:18-27. Presenting Jesus as Both Divine Lord and Atoning Saviour and Calling Men to Deny Self and Follow Him. The spirit of the times. 1. His claims rejected once more by the nation's leaders, He devotes Himself to His disciples. 2. After Matt. 15: 1-14 even Galilee unsafe. 3. Still working and teaching, but with a sad heart (Mark 7: 34; 8: 12), and with injunctions to silence (Mark 7: 36; 8: 26, 30; 9: 9). Why? The training class. 1. The need of it. Matt. 16: 5-12. 2. The place of meeting. How suitable? 3. The preparation. Luke 9: 18. The topic. Verse 13. The term He applies to Himself. Why? 1. The popular opinions. What in His character and conduct may have given rise to each? What was present in the popular verdict? What lacking? What are popular opinions now? How much does Jesus care for what people think of Him? 2. The conviction of one disciple. v. 16. (1) What it involved. (2) How it had been obtained. (3) Steps through which He had reached it. See John 1:41; Luke 5: 8; Matt. 14: 30; John 6: 68. (4) What it leads to. Blessedness (v. 17); usefulness (vs. 18, 19). Were such promises for Peter alone? See Matt. 18: 18. How far is...
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