Mark 1:9-10 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.… I. THAT IT EMERGED FROM COMPARATIVE OBSCURITY. "From Nazareth of Galilee." Christ's coming from Nazareth would tend — 1. To correct the proud nations of those to whom He came. 2. It would be a means of self-discipline. II. THAT IT WAS CHARACTERIZED BY TRUE HUMILITY. 1. Humility was shown in appreciating the worth of another man's work. 2. By giving preeminence to a man of inferior moral worth. 3. By submitting to the ceremonialisms of life. III. THAT IT WAS FAVOURED WITH HAPPY VISIONS — "He saw the heavens opened." 1. Christ was favoured with a revelation of the unseen world. 2. This revelation was given in the performance of a comparatively trivial duty. IV. CHRIST WAS HONOURED BY A DIVINE COMMENDATION. "This is my beloved son," etc. 1. This commendation was paternal. 2. It was sympathetic.Learn: 1. Comparative solitude is the best preparation for a life of public usefulness. 2. That men are not to be judged by the surroundings of their childhood. 3. That humility is the true adornment of a young man about to commence public life. 4. The happy interchange of sympathy between heaven and a truly pious soul. (Joseph S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. |
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