Mark 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about on all things, and now the eventide was come… I. A SIGN OF AUTHORITY. Supreme, absolute, spiritual. II. AN EXERCISE OF JUDGMENT. Inward, unerring, and from the highest standpoint. III. AN EXPRESSION OF GRIEF AND DISAPPOINTMENT. There is nothing upon which the look can rest with approval and satisfaction. It goes round, but returns not. It goes through and beyond. The temple in its condition was symbolical of the people. IV. A TOKEN OF FORBEARING MERCY. Only a look, for the present. He has it not in his heart to inflict the final stroke at once. He will wait. A day of grace is still left. Is this our case - as a Church? as individuals? - M. Parallel Verses KJV: And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. |
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