i. Matthew 16:17-19 gives us a little more insight into this passage. This Week: Mark 8:31-38. It is now time for us to pause a little, and to consider what these things mean; the wondrous works which Christ then forbade the publishing of, being recorded in these sacred writings, are thereby published to all the world, to us, to all ages; now what shall we think of them? The disadvantage that the cause of Christ labours under this world, is, that it is to be owned and professed in an adulterous and sinful generation; such the generation of mankind is, gone a whoring from God, in the impure embraces of the world and the flesh, lying in wickedness; some ages, some places, are more especially adulterous and sinful, as that was in which Christ lived; in such a generation the cause of Christ is opposed and run down, and those that own it, are exposed to reproach and contempt, and every where ridiculed and spoken against. Slighting Christ's favours is forfeiting them; and Christ will make those know the worth of their privileges by the want of them, that would not know them otherwise. France ( French: [fs] ), officially the French Republic (French: Rpublique franaise [epyblik frsz] ), [14] is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Dive Deeper. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Instead, you set the seed free to be what it was always intended to be. (Mark 8:31) and that spiritually they should follow Him in the way of the cross (Mark 8:34-38). b. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Is the record of those things designed only for an amusement, or to furnish us with matter for discourse? (3.) The Bible (from Koine Greek , t bibla, 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures that are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and many other religions. i. Jesus Himself had the opportunity to gain the world by worshipping Satan (Luke 4:5-8), but He found life and victory in obedience instead. An Epileptic Healed. It was therefore proper to remind them, not only of the sufficiency, but of the overplus, of the former meals; and justly were they chidden for not understanding what Christ therein designed, and what they from thence might have learned. The event before us today comes in vs22-26, the healing of the blind man in Bethsaida. Let us sit down, and count the cost, whether we can prefer our advantages by Christ before life itself, whether we can bear to think of losing our life for Christ's sake and the gospel's. Deny himself, and take up his cross: Everybody knew what Jesus meant when He said this. Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?" Pauline Epistles The suffering and death of Jesus was a must because of two great facts: mans sin and Gods love. He was lowly, meek, and despised; yet there was an inimitable beauty in his character even then. b. John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets: People who thought that Jesus was John the Baptist didnt know much about Him, and they didnt know that Jesus and John had ministered at the same time. It required a miracle to restore the sight, and this was done in consequence of Christ having laid his hands upon the blind man: it required no miracle to separate the eyelids, and, therefore, natural means only were employed this was done by rubbing them with spittle.. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point And he looked up; so far he recovered his sight, that he could open his eyes, and he said, I see men as trees walking; he could not distinguish men from trees, otherwise than he could discern them to move. Note, [1.] Prophets For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. And He said to them, Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.. Amazingly, the people who live this way before Jesus are the ones who are really, genuinely happy. Why were these not mentioned before? However, for that to happen, we must desire it, not resile from the commitment needed to gain it. BAY OF PLENTY RACING CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. Your partnership makes all we do possible. This was not the language of the least authority, but of the greatest affection, of that jealousy for the welfare of those we love, which is strong as death. Thou savourest not the things that are of God, but those that are of men; ou phroneisthou mindest not; so the word is rendered, Rom 8 5. 1.1. Avoiding the walk down death row with Jesus means that we may gain the whole world, and end up losing everything. Deny himself, and take up his cross: Everybody knew what Jesus meant when He said this. It was easy for them to lose confidence in Jesus after such a negative statement. Taking up your cross wasnt a journey; it was a one-way trip. What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Introduction. The person carrying a cross knew they couldnt save themselves. c. For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed: It isnt easy to walk death row with Jesus. i. They reasoned itdielogizonto, they disputed about it; one said, "It was owing to you;" and the other said, "It was owing to you, that we are so ill provided for this voyage." Whatever losses we sustain, or hardships we go through, for Christ's sake, and in love to him, he will take care that they shall be made up to us one way or other. ii. Commentary on Mark 8:27-38 Matt Skinner These verses are crucial for understanding the Gospel according to Mark as a whole and for fathoming what it means to be Christian. Pauline Epistles Mark makes this declaration and then he writes the Gospel to show the evidence of this claim. i. Peter is a perfect example of how a sincere heart coupled with mans thinking can often lead to disaster. The cross was a way to execute people. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. He asked him if he saw aught, v. 23. (Mark 8:27-30) Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah. Then again, it is their prayer that is mentioned, not his-he asked nothing. b. We must dread the loss of our souls, yea, though we should gain the whole world by it (v. 36, 37); For what shall it profit a man, if he should gain the whole world, and all the wealth, honour, and pleasure, in it, by denying Christ, and lose his own soul? (Liver, kidneys, bowels). II. (Matthew 16:13-27; Luke 9:18-27; Mark 8:27-38). But it can't be overstated, particularly in this precise place in the book, that healing the blind is . Jesus knew there was a satanic purpose in discouraging Him from His ministry on the cross, and Jesus would not allow that purpose to succeed. Jesus told of His impending suffering, death, and resurrection. Going with Jesus means often going against the tides of opinion, values, behaviour or thought. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. There are many, who, though they cannot but own that the cause of Christ is a righteous cause, are ashamed of it, because of the reproach that attends the professing of it; they are ashamed of their relation to Christ, and ashamed of the credit they cannot but give to his words; they cannot bear to be frowned upon and despised, and therefore throw off their profession, and go down the stream of a prevailing apostasy. It is looked upon to be some kind of recompence to those who lose their lives in the service of their prince and country, to have their memories honoured and their families provided for; but what is that to the recompence which Christ makes in eternal life to all that die for him? Let's read verses 27-30. Mark 14:12-16, 22-26; Mark . In these 20 centuries after Jesus, we sanitized and ritualized the cross. V. Peter's confession of him, ver 27-30. Before they used the food of the little boy, but this time Jesus made the disciples give. In our Father's house, in our Master's house, there is bread enough, and to spare; there is a fulness in Christ, which he communicates to all that passes through his hands; so that from it we receive, and grace for grace, Jn. And having ears, do you not hear? "Having eyes, don't you see? They that have a full feast for their souls may be content with slender provision for their bodies. 31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? Still Christ is upon motion; now he visits the parts of Dalmanutha, that no corner of the land of Israel might say that they had not had his presence with them. Jesus was much more than John the Baptist, or Elijah, or a prophet. It also means a life of the power and glory of the kingdom of God. Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, Who do men say that I am? So they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets. He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said to Him, You are the Christ. Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him. Jesus encourages a slave rebellion, where the slaves of sin, Satan, and the world rebel against their masters. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Shall any teach God knowledge? The reproof Christ gave them for their uneasiness in this matter, as it argued a disbelief of his power to supply them, notwithstanding the abundant experience they had had of it. Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? c. Broke them and gave them to the His disciples to set before them: Jesus did what He only could do the creative miracle. The Old Testament What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? b. How is it that my heart is thus hardened?". ii. He considered that many of them came from afar, and had a great way home. We can be sure that Peter was not aware that he spoke for Satan, just as a moment before he was not aware that he spoke for God. 1.2. And they came to Bethsaida and they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. That the Son of Man must suffer many things: This was the necessary work of the Messiah and it was predicted in passages like Isaiah 53:3-12. i. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point c. Do you not remember? Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. But it is here expressed more fully. The cross wasnt about self-promotion or self-affirmation. Get behind Me, Satan! 8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. Minor Prophets 1. And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Here Peter showed more love than discretion, a zeal for Christ and his safety, but not according to knowledge. Have ye your hearts yet hardened, so as that nothing will make any impression upon them, or bring them to compliance with your Master's designs? Their understanding should have been based on seeing what Jesus already did. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Rather, it involves the way of the cross. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. They came forth on purpose to question with him; not to propose questions to him, that they might learn of him, but to cross question with him, that they might ensnare him. They will not see, and therefore shall not see. He denied them their demand; He sighed deeply in his spirit, v. 12. I. We may suppose that this multitude were generally of the meaner sort of people, with such Christ conversed, and was familiar; for thus he humbled himself, and made himself of no reputation, and thus encouraged the meanest to come to him for life and grace. Mark 8:27-38 How have your perceptions of Jesus changed throughout your spiritual journey? There was a sign from heaven at his baptism, in the descent of the dove, and the voice (Matt 3 16, 17); it was public enough; and if they had attended John's baptism as they ought to have done, they might themselves have seen it. You dont lose a seed when you plant it, though it seems dead and buried. It sounds strange to say, You will never live until you walk down death row with Jesus, but that is the idea. Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. It denoted the ideal king anointed and empowered by God to deliver his people and establish his righteous kingdom. (Wessel). a. Whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it: We must follow Jesus this way because it is the only way that we will ever find life. The Gospels Jesus Foretells His Passion & Death (Mark 8:31-33) In the previous passage Jesus acknowledges that he is the Messiah, but here we find that Jesus refers to himself again as "Son of man." If he wanted news of his being Messiah to remain just among them, it would make sense if he used that title when out and about. 10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 3. Minding the things of men more than the things of God, our own credit, ease, and safety, more than the things of God, and his glory and kingdom, is a very great sin, and the root of much sin, and very common among Christ's disciples; and it will appear in suffering times, those times of temptation, when those in whom the things of men have the ascendant, are in danger of falling off. While His death was the ultimate example of mans sin against God, it was also the supreme expression of Gods love to man. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? (Mark 8:11-12) The Pharisees ask for a sign from heaven. It is often much easier to be a tool of God or of the devil than we want to believe. What Peter said was in contradiction to the spiritual authority over him. Apr 12, 2019. Those who believe that if people see enough signs they will come to faith presume to know more than Jesus did. c. You are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men: Jesus exposed how Peter came into this satanic way of thinking. Prophets You see, there was no way to carry your cross in private. In this passage, Jesus asks about their perceptions of Him, then challenges their ideas about "the Christ". What that is that men do, to save their lives, and gain the world, he tells us ( Mark 8:38 ), and of what fatal consequence it will be to them; Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed. Those need not fear wanting, that have Christ to live upon. 264. IV. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. His favours are renewed, as our wants and necessities are. ii. The unveiling of Jesus glory in the presence of the three disciples corresponds to the assurance that some will see. (Lane), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. General Epistles It also means a life of the power and glory of the kingdom of God. Perhaps Christ took the blind man out of the town, that he might have a larger prospect in the open fields, to try his sight with, than he could have in the close streets. Observe with what sympathy Christ saith (v. 3), If I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way, for hunger. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. The person carrying a cross knew they couldnt save themselves. Here appears the faith of those that brought himthey doubted not but that one touch of Christ's hand would recover him his sight; but the man himself showed not that earnestness for, or expectation of, a cure that other blind men did. Every Christian must be a Crucian, said Luther, and do somewhat more than those monks that made themselves wooden crosses, and carried them on their back continually, making all the world laugh at them. (Trapp). The New Testament As if he that multiplied five loaves, and seven, could not multiply one." The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Raja jin tentu saja tak terima dan dengan licik ia ingin merebut kembali hutan tersebut. But, 3. Historical Books Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word | . In the former miracle, Christ used all the bread he had, which was five loaves, and fed all the guests he had, which were five thousand, and so he did now; though he might have said, "If five loaves would feed five thousand, four may feed four thousand;" he took all the seven loaves, and fed with them the four thousand; for he would teach us to take things as they are, and accommodate ourselves to them; to use what we have, and make the best of that which is. Note, Though it is a small thing for us to be judged of men, yet it may sometimes do us good to know what people say of us, not that we may seek our own glory, but that we may hear our faults. Pukekohe Mare Miss Lu Repeats her Performance of Last Year and ii. Scripture: Mark 8:34-38. When we see multitudes attending upon the word preached, it is comfortable to think that Christ knows whence they all come, though we do not. 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. First he was a Gentile; the land in which the miracle was wrought was the half-heathen country on the east side of the Sea of Galilee. Let him tell what condition his sight was in, for the satisfaction of those about him. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. b. All they could think of was the bread that goes in the stomach, not the bread that goes in the soul. From this we know that they could have done better than this. It is disassociating ourselves from our own wishes and personal desires, and living life with a divine perspective, where we are willing to say, "Not my will but Thine be done." All believers are promised an inheritance that is kept for . Having eyes, do you not see? They must not indulge the ease of the body. He had some glimmerings of sight, and betwixt him and the sky could perceive a man erect like a tree, but could not discern the form thereof, Job 4 16. Things designed only for an amusement, or a prophet to man John the Baptist but. 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