Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth… I. WHAT MAY BE INTENDED BY THESE THINGS? 1. In general, the things pertaining to salvation. 2. More particularly, those doctrines which are in an especial sense peculiar to the gospel, seem here to be intended, such as (a) the Divinity of Christ, (b) distinguishing grace, (c) the new birth, (d) the nature of the life of faith. II. WHERE, AND IN WHAT SENSE, ARE THESE THINGS HID? 1. They are hid in Christ (Colossians 2:3); therefore (a) you can attain to no saving truth, but in and by the knowledge of Jesus Christ. (b) Whatever seeming knowledge you have, if it does not endear Him to you it is nothing worth. 2. They are hid in God's Word. (a) They are contained there. (b) Yet though contained there, they are not plain to every eye.They are not hid in the sense that seekers shall not find, but that those who seek to cavil shall meet with something to confirm their prejudices. Application: Do not entertain hard and perplexing thoughts about the counsels of God, either respecting others or yourselves. (John Newton.) Parallel Verses KJV: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. |
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