Mark 7:37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He has done all things well: he makes both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. The text explains itself — but the truth of it is of vastly wider scope. I. It has a grand significancy in the creative works of Christ. II. In His Divine government of this and all worlds. III. Its climactaral glory belongs to redemption. He undertook the world's redemption, and effected it, by — 1. Obedience to the law. 2. Suffering the penalty for sin. 3. Conquering the powers of darkness. 4. Bringing life and immortality to light. 5. Obtaining the Holy Spirit. IV. In the salvation He obtained and bestows. An entire salvation of the whole man — a free salvation of sovereign grace — a salvation for the whole race — and a salvation to eternal glory. "He does all things well." V. In the experience of His people. He sought and found them — He forgave and healed them — He renews and sanctifies them — He keeps and upholds them, and He glorifies them forever. (J. Burns, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. |
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