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 EARNEST PREACHER. 1. He recognized the Sabbath as the time for worship. 2. He recognized instruction as the best method of preaching. 3. He discarded all formality. II. AS ASTONISHED CONGREGATION. "Astonished at His doctrine." 1. Because it was new to them. 2. Because they instinctively felt it to be true. (Joseph S. Exell, M. A.) 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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