Matthew 8:1-4 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.… (ver. 1-13): — I. WHAT IT SEES IN CHRIST. 1. Both of these ,applicants assigned to Him the character of a Great Healer. Saving faith sees in Christ the attributes of a great Physician. 2. They both saw in Christ a superhuman Power. Saving faith never thinks meanly of Christ. 3. They both saw in Christ a most encouraging beneficence. True faith sees in Christ a Rewarder of them that seek Him. II. WHAT ARE THE AFFECTIONS WITH WHICH IT MOVES TOWARD HIM. 1. It despairs of help in any one but Christ. 2. True faith is also attended with feeling of great unworthiness. 3. True faith is attended with earnest and practical interest in others. III. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SAVIOUR MET THE FAITH OF THESE MEN. 1. He graciously entertained their applications. 2. He mercifully granted their requests. 3. He introduced them into another empire. They were to sit down with Abraham, etc. (J A. Seiss, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.WEB: When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. |
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