Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. I. THE SUBJECTS HE TAUGHT. 1. He taught the doctrines of religion. 2. He taught the nature and necessity of experimental religion. 3. He taught the necessity of practical religion.He stated that obedience was the only evidence of true discipleship, etc. II. HOW HE TAUGHT THESE THINGS. 1. With direct plainness. 2. He was a faithful and earnest teacher (Matthew 23). 3. He was an affectionate and tender teacher. He did not break the bruised reed, etc. 4. He was a diligent and persevering teacher. 5. He embodied all His instructions in His own blessed example. Application: 1. True Christians are Christ's disciples. They hear Him. This is both a duty and a privilege. 2. Whosoever will not hear Him must perish — "How shall we escape," etc. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. |
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