Pulpit Analyst John 10:24-39 Then came the Jews round about him, and said to him, How long do you make us to doubt? If you be the Christ, tell us plainly.… I. THE MARKS. 1. They know His voice. This is universal in the East. They hear it — (1) In conversion. (2) At the time of duty. (3) In affliction. (4) In the hour of death. 2. They follow Him — (1) That they may get pardon. (2) To obtain the living water. (3) To share His unspeakable love. (4) To commune with Him in prayer. (5) To learn from His example. II. THE BLESSINGS. 1. Christ knows them. The world does not; the Church may not; but Christ does, whatsoever their state or condition. 2. Christ gives them eternal life. This implies — (1) Daily pardon. (2) Spiritual life. 3. Christ keeps them safely. (1) They are in His land. (2) In His Father's land. (3) To all eternity. (Pulpit Analyst.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. |
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