Q. _Was it not a bold thing of JESUS CHRIST to venture himself among such a company of persons?_
_A._ No doubt of it; and therefore some have thought, that this was the greatest miracle CHRIST performed; and by this our LORD would shew those in power, that if they will be zealous in reforming abuses, and go out in the name and strength of GOD, they know not what great success they may meet with.
16. Q. _What may we learn from CHRIST’s saying to them that sold doves, “take these things hence?”_
_A._ That our zeal ought to be according to knowledge; that we should pray for that wisdom which dwells with prudence; and, more especially, be very cautious how we act in works of reformation; as CHRIST here did not loose the doves and let them fly about the temple (which would have occasioned a confusion) but ordered those that sold them, to take them thence.
Q. _When do we make the house of GOD a house of Merchandise?_
_A._ When we go on purpose to seem religious, in order to get business; and when we talk with others, or let our own thoughts run on worldly things at public worship.
25. Q. _What may we learn from the Evangelists saying, that JESUS knew what was in man?_
_A._ That JESUS CHRIST therefore was GOD, it being impossible for any one but GOD to know what is in man.