Matthew 15:32-39 Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days… I. THAT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE CONTINUALLY REMINDING MAN OF HIS NECESSITOUS CONDITION. Man can go but a short way into life's wilderness without feeling that his is a craving nature. Life-long dependence should teach life-long humility. II. THAT MAN'S NECESSITOUS CONDITION IS FULLY MET BY CHRIST'S SUFFICIENCY. Christ knows the necessities of our human constitution. In Christ dwells all fulness. Man needs pardon, purity, freedom, peace. III. THAT IF MAN WILL NOT AVAIL HIMSELF OF CHRIST'S SUFFICIENCY HE WILL BE CHARGEABLE WITH THE RUIN OF HIS OWN SOUL. These men did not refuse to eat because they could not understand the mystery by which the bread was multiplied, Refuse to eat and they die. (J. Parker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. |
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