CONTENTS
The Lord Jesus is here sending forth his Apostles. An Account of
Herod. Jesus feedeth the Multitude in the Wilderness. Peter's blessed
Confession of Christ. The Transfiguration. The Lunatic healed. Jesus
going through Samaria.... [ Continue Reading ]
(1) Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power
and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. (2) And he sent
them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (3) And he
said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor
scrip, neither bread, neit... [ Continue Reading ]
(7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he
was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen
from the dead; (8) And of some, that Elias had appeared: and of
others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. (9) And Herod
said, John have I beheaded: bu... [ Continue Reading ]
(10) And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they
had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert
place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. (11) And the people,
when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto
them of the kingdom of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
(18) And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were
with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
(19) They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and
others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. (20) He said
unto them, But whom sa... [ Continue Reading ]
(28) And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he
took Peter, and John, and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
(29) And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and
his raiment was white and glistering. (30) And, behold, there talked
with him two men, whi... [ Continue Reading ]
(37) And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come
down from the hill, much people met him: (38) And, behold, a man of
the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee look upon my
son: for he is mine only child. (39) And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and
he suddenly crieth out: an... [ Continue Reading ]
(49) And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils
in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. (50)
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us
is for us.
There is somewhat very singular in what is here said. Who this man was
is no... [ Continue Reading ]
(51) And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be
received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, (52) And
sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a
village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. (53) And they did
not receive him, because his... [ Continue Reading ]
(57) And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man
said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (58)
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have
nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. (59) And he
said unto another,... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
Think, my soul, of the vast honour, the high privilege, the
distinguished dignity of the apostles of thy God and Savior! Sent
forth, as his ambassadors, to call his redeemed Israel to the
blessings of reconciliation and peace! Oh! ye servants of the Lord,
what an honour was your's to cas... [ Continue Reading ]