* Christ heals one sick of the palsy. (1-12) Levi's call, and the
entertainment given to Jesus. (13-17) Why Christ's disciples did not
fast. (18-22) He justifies his disciples for plucking corn on the
sabbath. (23-28)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-12 It was this man's misery that he needed to be so carried, and
shows the suffering state of human life; it was kind of those who so
carried him, and teaches the compassion that should be in men, toward
their fellow-creatures in distress. True faith and strong faith may
work in various ways; but... [ Continue Reading ]
13-17 Matthew was not a good character, or else, being a Jew, he
would never have been a publican, that is, a tax-gatherer for the
Romans. However, Christ called this publican to follow him. With God,
through Christ, there is mercy to pardon the greatest sins, and grace
to change the greatest sinne... [ Continue Reading ]
18-22 Strict professors are apt to blame all that do not fully come up
to their own views. Christ did not escape slanders; we should be
willing to bear them, as well as careful not to deserve them; but
should attend to every part of our duty in its proper order and
season.... [ Continue Reading ]
23-28 The sabbath is a sacred and Divine institution; a privilege and
benefit, not a task and drudgery. God never designed it to be a burden
to us, therefore we must not make it so to ourselves. The sabbath was
instituted for the good of mankind, as living in society, having many
wants and troubles,... [ Continue Reading ]