Mark 7:37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He has done all things well: he makes both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. I. IN CREATION. 1. Order and regularity. 2. Adaptation. 3. Provision. 4. Happiness of creatures designed. II. IN REDEMPTION. 1. In design — vicarious suffering. 2. Development — Incarnation. 3. Application to individuals. 4. To Resurrection. III. IN PROVIDENCE. 1. Afflictions. 2. Persecution, which only wafts the seed of truth to distant lands.Conclusion: 1. Submit to Him. 2. Work with Him. (E. Hargreaves.) Parallel Verses KJV: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. |