JESUS BLESSES SOCIAL JOYS John 2:1-11 The keyword here is _signs,_ John 2:11, r.v. translated in the Authorized Version as _miracles._ They are windows into the eternal purpose. The Lord loved to join in simple human joys. “He came eating and drinking.” He honored marriage by His first miracle. Th... [ Continue Reading ]
RIGHT AND WRONG USES OF GOD'S HOUSE John 2:12-22 This market was established in the Temple courts, and many evils were associated with it. The animals were sold at exorbitant prices, which made the dealers only the more covetous. The money-changers made considerable profit in supplying Jewish coin... [ Continue Reading ]
NEW LIFE FROM ABOVE THE NEED OF ALL John 2:23-25; John 3:1-8 A solemn question is suggested by John 2:24. Can Jesus trust Himself to us? We must show ourselves worthy of His trust. In John 3:1-36; John 4:1-54 we have two remarkable instances of the Lord's intimate knowledge of the human heart. Ap... [ Continue Reading ]