PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
Horae Homileticae — Volume 12 of 21
Simeon, Charles, 1759-1836 · 246,696 words · 540 reading sections
Mark
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332 wordsSECTION 5The Scope Of Our Lord'S Ministry.
Mark. i. 14, 15. Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand : repent ye, and believe the Gospel. THOSE Christians who have taken up religion lightly, and have not the root of divine…
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2. It is a kingdom which was at that time to be established — : 2 Cor. x. 4, 5. a Rom. xiv. 17. e Ezek. xliii. 10—12. [The prophets had spoken clearly of a kingdom which was to be erected by the Messiah at an appointed period f; and it was generally understood, not only among the Jews, but among the Gentiles also…
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2. To believe the Gospel — [Repentance is necessary to prepare men for the kingdom; but it is faith which actually introduces them into it. The Gospel sets forth Christ, not merely as " a Prince, but as a Saviour also." It represents him as having borne our sins in his own body on the cross, and as having made the…
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we have manifested in his service. The subjects of earthly monarchs will go to the very ends of the earth to preserve and to extend their territories. Life seems of no value to them, in comparison of the honour of their prince : to die in his cause appears an object of ambition rather than of dread : and the small…
474 wordsSECTION 9The Leper Healed.
Mark i. 45. But he ivent out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without hi desert places : and they came to him from every quarter. THERE is certainly a great similarity between many of our Lord's miracles : but there…
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II. What was the injunction given him respecting it — Our Lord directed him to go to the priest, and present immediately the accustomed offerings to God— [The priests were appointed judges in all leprous cases. They were authorized to pronounce a man clean or unclean, according to certain marks laid down in the l…
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offer his appointed gift lie went instantly, and with great gladness; but he knew not how to check the ardour of his love and gratitude; nor can we wonder that he overlooked the command given him. We mean not however to justify his disobedience : for the word of God utterly condemns every deviation from the Divine…
427 wordsSECTION 12The Paralytic Healed.
[There is no injunction upon you to conceal this matter from the world : you are rather commanded to make it known to all around you. He said to the demoniac, " Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on theem." And thus also he says to you. Not t…
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came only to cavil3. Our Lord, however, neither in- timidated nor incensed, proceeded in his work ; and took occasion even from their cavils to display more eminently his power and glory. Being accused of blasphemy, he confirmed his word by his works, and multiplied his mercies to some as the means of con- vincin…
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The disorder had probably been sent by God as a punishment for sin ; and Jesus removed his sin as incomparably the greater evil. Yea, he spoke to the man in the most affectionate and condescending terms, and gave him a comfortable assurance that his iniquities were forgiven. How must the helpless dying man rejoice…
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According to that criterion, he immediately vindi- cated his divine authority — [He commanded the man to arise, and take up his couch, and go home. Instantly he, who before could not help him- self, was restored to health ; and, in the presence of all, went forth with his couch upon his shoulders. Thus were the en…
429 wordsSECTION 16Described.
[Many of us, alas ! have friends whose souls are dead in trespasses and sins: their faculties are altogether destitute of spiritual motion or sensation ; but we may bring them tyteith into the presence of the compassionate Jesus. He will be pleased, rather than offended, with our officious intrusion; nor shall our…
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will cheerfully put themselves under his direction ; and they will follow his prescriptions, that they may obtain a cure.] It is more particularly so in a figurative sense — [There is an analogy between sickness and sin : this is a disorder of the soul as that is of the body. A person uncon- scious of his sinfulne…
374 wordsSECTION 18The Use And Benefit Of The Sabbath.
that repentance could profit them ; and our Lord delighted to encourage their hopesf.] Thus did his conduct accord with the dictates of reason, and with the great ends of his mission. Infer — 1 . The danger of self-righteousness — [Men feel of themselves the danger of gross sin ; but they cannot be persuaded tha…
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as they passed through the corn-fields, and ate it. This was an act which God himself had particularly specified as lawful"; and therefore the Pharisees could not condemn it : but the law forbade men to do any servile work upon the Sabbath-day ; and therefore the Pharisees, being determined to find fault, construe…
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without laying any stress on the priority of man's existence, we may confidently affirm, that the Sabbath was instituted for the benefit, 1. Of individuals — [It is no small privilege to men that God has appointed them a day of rest, wherein they are to cease from the cares and labours of this world, and to atten…
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18 MARK, II. Ti. [1420. with the same views, the same desires, the same purposes ; all feeling in themselves an obligation to keep it holy, and all con- scious0 that the same feeling pervades the Lord's people in every quarter of the globe. In respect to this, there is no difference of rank or station. The rich …
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If, from these views of the Sabbath, we are made sensible of its value, let us consider, II. The manner in which it should be improved — It is not intended that we should be in bondage, as the Jews were ; and much less that we should bear such an intolerable yoke as the Pharisees imposed on their Disciples : yet …
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We cannot conclude without adding a word, 1. Of reproof — [As for those who make scarcely any difference between the Sabbath and other days, but follow their business or plea- sure in a shameless manner, we shall leave them to the reproof of Nehemiahh, only warning them that their present gains or pleasures will …
363 wordsSECTION 24The Man With The Withered Hand.
Mark iii. 5 — 7. And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out : and his hand was restored whole as the other. And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodi…
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II. Deduce from it some practical observations- — My first observation refers to our blessed Lord who wrought the miracle — [Did our Lord in defiance of the rage of the surrounding Pharisees discharge his office boldly, yet, when he saw their murderous designs, withdraw himself? Then it may be ob- served, that, t…
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experience the healing of it ? Then we, however desperate our condition be, should endeavour to execute the commands of God, and in that act expect his blessing on our souls. Doubtless we are in ourselves as impotent as the man with the withered hand. But are we therefore at liberty to sit still without making any…
632 wordsSECTION 27Mccccxxii.
Christ's love to his people. Mark iii. 31 — 35. There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. And the viultitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren ivithout seek for thee. And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my…
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or, as it might rather be translated, " He is trans- ported too farb." It should seem that it was with that view that they called for him at this time : they were afraid that he would sink under the weight of his continued labours. But he felt, that both health, and life too, were well sacrificed in such a cause :…
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Infer — 1. How reasonable are the terms on which Christ proposes to acknowledge us as his disciples ! 1 John xiv. 21. k Compare John xiv. 23. with Isai. lviii. 9. and lxv. 24. 1 Eph. i. 22. m Rom. viii. 28. [He requires that all who would be his disciples should apparently cast off all regard for their nearest f…
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3. How unlike to Christ are they, to whom a com- pliance with these terms is odious ! [None are so odious in the eyes of the ungodly world as the true, faithful, determined Christian. The generality, instead of loving him in proportion to his advancement in piety, will despise him ; and will make his high attainme…
412 wordsSECTION 3130 Mark, Iv. 26—29. [1423.
There is a resemblance between seed in a field, and grace in the heart, I. In the manner of their growth — In the parable of the Sower, our Lord comprehends those characters who receive not the word aright. In this he confines himself to those characters that are truly upright. The growth of grace in their heart…
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his attainments are but small g. In process of time he shews himself solid and hopeful as "the ear:" his knowledge of self is more deep, and his views of Christ more precious ; his depen- dence on the power and grace of Christ is more simple and firm. Hence, though his conflicts may be more severe, he is more able…
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Thus also grace springs up in the souls of men to prepare them for glory — [God, having from the beginning chosen his people to sal- vation, orders every the minutest incident for the accomplish- ment of his own purpose0. All the dispensations of his providence concur for this end ; all the operations of his grace…
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be satisfied without going on unto perfection. But let us wait with patience for the former and the latter rain. Let us expect a variety of seasons as well in the spiritual as the natural world : let us commit ourselves to God, that he may perfect us in his own way. Thus in due season shall we be fit for the grana…
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Christ at its first establishment in the world. It consisted at first of our Lord and his twelve Disciples ; and even after our Lord's ascension, their number was only one hundred and twenty. Soon however it spread forth its branches. As the mustard-seed, notwithstanding its sinallness, grows up (in the eastern co…
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[It is to be lamented that infidelity and profaneness have overrun the world ; and that this tree which the Lord hath planted, has been so " wasted and devoured by the wild beasts of the field c." But still the stock remains, nor shall it ever be rooted up. It shall yet " shoot forth its roots downward and bring f…
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Mark v. ll) — 18. And they that saiv it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning d£ the swine. And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil, prayed him that he might be ivith him…
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would send them instantly into the abyss of hell, which is, and for ever will be, their appropriate abode, the devils requested per- mission to enter into the herd of swine ; and, having gained per- mission, they instigated the whole herd to rush down into the sea, where they were all destroyed. Probably the devils…
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eternal world, and " they make light of all," and say, like the devils in this poor demoniac, " What have we to do with these things?" or as Pharaoh, "Who is the Lord, that we should serve him ? We know not the Lord, neither will we obey his voice." Not even this poor demoniac acted a more insane part than the gen…
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will " devout women" be found in league with " lewd fellows of the baser sort0:" the desire of all ranks and orders of ungodly men are in perfect harmony on this subject ; they all with one voice exclaim, " Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy waysp."] ■' 4. Still however on the part of those who hav…
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" be turned from idols to serve the living God." Satisfy not then yourselves, my brethren, with some good feelings and some general acknowledgments. The devils acknowledged Jesus as the " Son of the living God; and they deprecated his wrath; and yet were they devils still. You must go much further than this if you…
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Mark v. 25 — 29. A certain woman which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many phy- sicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch…
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[Greatly did this diseased person honour Jesus by her faith. She had heard of his unbounded power and benevolence towards others : she trusted that he would exercise them to- wards herself. Nor did she at all stagger through unbelief. Jesus therefore determined to bless and honour her. His inquiries were made, not…
420 wordsSECTION 44Prevalence Of Unbelief.
stretch out our hands with humble boldness and confidence, nor doubt but that virtue shall proceed from him to heal our souls.] Mark vi. 6. And he marvelled because of their unbelief. ONE would suppose, that those who had the fullest opportunity of knowing the Lord Jesus from his ear- liest infancy, would have be…
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will, or yield obedience to his commands. If from our inmost souls we regarded him as " Emmanuel, God with us," how should we fear before him ; admiring his person, adoring his love, and magnifying his grace ! See how the Cherubim before the throne conduct themselves, whilst incessantly they proclaim his praise a:…
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[At Nazareth, he appeared as a poor man, of a poor family, in circumstances of extreme want, not having so much as a place where to lay his head. And from his hearers there his future history was veiled, as was also the entire nature of his divine mission. Yet our Lord marvelled at their unbelief. But to you the e…
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[As sure as he ever marvelled at the Nazarenes in the days of his flesh, so does he now at you. ' These are the per- sons for whom I went down from heaven, and for whom I lived and died ; yea, and for whose salvation I am yet anxious ; as I have shewn, by sending to them the invitations of my word, and the offers …
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Mark vi. 51, 52. And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased : and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves : for their heart ivas hardened. OUR blessed Lord, after feeding five thousand men, besides women and children, with…
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proclaimed himself to be God manifested in the flesh ; and, by innumerable miracles, wrought in his own name and by his own power, he had proved himself to be so: but they believed him not, and could not conceive of him in his true and proper character as their incarnate God : and to this ignorance and unbelief ou…
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Thus, you perceive, if we analyze the Apostles' feelings, instead of admiring them as suited to the occasion, we shall condemn them as altogether unworthy of their Christian character.] For the regulation of our own conduct, let us learn from their astonishment, II. What lessons it should teach us — This is a su…
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us ; and least of all, when we consider that the loaves were multiplied for multitudes who had flocked to him from mere curiosity, shall we be astonished at any thing which he may do for us, his stated followers, and his chosen Disciples. Yes, brethren, we are to bear in mind what God has done, and from thence to …
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their appointed course; and you may labour both long and painfully in vain. But is therefore your condition hopeless? No: there is One who is both able and willing to save you, if only you call on him. He may appear to be far off: but he is near at hand, though you know him not; and the hour of your extremity shal…
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Mark vii. 14 — 16. And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand •' there is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him : but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. If any man have ears to he…
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Evil thoughts — [The very ' ' thoughts of our hearts are all naked and open before God," and he regards them as infallible marks of the state of our souls. Those thoughts indeed which are rejected instantly with indignation, do not leave any stain upon the soul ; but those which are in the least degree harboured a…
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must pass away, and all things must become new." And is such a change within the power of unassisted man to effect? Let any one strive to put away every evil disposition, and to suppress with indignation every rising thought of sin ; let him plant the contrary dispositions in his heart, and cherish with delight th…
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2. To those who have begun to experience vital and spiritual religion — [It is an unspeakable blessing to know any thing of your own hearts; nor can you ever be sufficiently thankful to Him who has discovered to you " the mystery of iniquity" within you: but what earnest heed ought you to take lest you be drawn a…
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much as if it had been the only one recorded. To improve that which is now before us, we may consider, I. The manner in which it was wrought — Many instructive lessons may be learned from an attentive survey of our Lord's conduct in every part of his life. His manner of performing this miracle was peculiarly wort…
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Instantly the man received the perfect use of his faculties ; and, though enjoined silence, became an active instrument of spreading his Benefactor's praise.] Mysterious — [Our Lord was pleased to put his finger into the man's ears, and to touch his tongue with his finger, which he had previously moistened with h…
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2. A specimen of his work — [Jesus had a much greater work than that of healing bodily disorders, He is the great physician whose office it is to heal men's souls. The miracles which he wrought in the days of his flesh were only as shadows of those which he had undertaken to perform. He unstops the ears of men so …
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Mark viii. 23 — 25. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town ; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up : and h…
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