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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ--Now that He had been so explicit, they might naturally think the time come for giving it out openly; but here they are told it had not. Announcement of His Approaching Death and Rebuke of Peter (Mat 16:21-28). The occasion here is evidently the same.
John Gill Bible Commentary
From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples,.... From the time that Peter made the confession concerning Jesus, as that he was the Messiah, and Son of God, and which things were clear to all the apostles, he began to teach them more expressly, and to point out to them more clearly, and plainly, his sufferings and death, than he had done before: and this he chose to do now, partly because that their faith in him was well grounded and established, so that they were the better able to bear these things he told them, which before might have been more staggering and discouraging to them; and partly, that being forewarned of them, they would not be so shocking when they came to pass: as also to destroy all their expectations of a temporal kingdom, which they might now be big with, he having so fully and freely owned himself to be the Messiah: and this also furnishes out some reasons why Jesus would not have his disciples, for the present, declare him to be the Messiah, that his death might not, by any means, be prevented, which was so necessary; since, should the princes of the world know him, they would not crucify him: and besides, seeing he was to suffer, and die, and rise again for the salvation of his people, it was proper that all this should be over before he was so publicly declared to be the Messiah, the Saviour, and Redeemer. How that he must go to Jerusalem: the metropolis of the nation, where the great sanhedrim sat, who only could take cognizance of him, under the imputation of a false prophet, and condemn him to death, and which therefore would be in the most public manner; and though it would add to his reproach, would leave no room to be doubted of. The word "must", not only belongs to his going to Jerusalem, but to his sufferings, death, and resurrection; all which must be because of the immutable decree of God, the council, and covenant of grace, and peace, the prophecies of the Old Testament, and the redemption and salvation of God's elect; these required them, and made them absolutely necessary: and suffer many things of the elders, chief priests, and Scribes: who would lie in wait for him, send persons to apprehend him, insult, reproach, and despitefully use him; load him with false charges, accusations, and calumnies, and deliver him to the Gentiles, to be mocked, scourged, and crucified: and this is aggravated as what would be done to him, not by the common people, or the dregs of them, but by the principal men of the city, by the sanhedrim, which consisted of the "elders" of the people, their senators; for this is not a name of age, but of office and dignity; and of the "chief priests", the principal of them, those of the greatest note among them, who were chosen members of the grand council; and of "the Scribes", a set of men in high esteem for their learning and wisdom: and be killed; signifying, that he should not die a natural death, but that his life should be taken from him in a cruel and violent manner, without any regard to law or justice; indeed, that he should be properly murdered; but for the comfort of his disciples, and that they might not be overmuch pressed and cast down, at the hearing of these things, he adds, and be raised again the third day according to the Scriptures of the Old Testament, and the type of Jonas.
Matthew 16:20
Peter’s Confession of Christ
19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”20Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
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Major Ian Thomas - Part 1
By Major Ian Thomas6.6K1:06:17MAT 6:33MAT 10:1MAT 16:20LUK 20:20LUK 24:47JHN 16:7JHN 16:132PE 1:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's word and its ability to uphold all things in the universe. He highlights the importance of understanding the Gospel of Luke and the transformative event that occurred in the early church when Jesus was resurrected. The preacher also discusses the concept of identifying oneself with Jesus' death in order to experience his life every day. He uses the analogy of a famous artist admiring his own mural to illustrate the idea that no one has a monopoly on God's work. The sermon concludes with the preacher mentioning his assistant, Mark, and how they met in a home for the deaf and dumb.
Palm Sunday
By Martin Geehan1.8K51:07Palm SundayISA 33:1MAT 12:19MAT 16:20MRK 11:1LUK 19:28JHN 6:15ACT 9:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of going out and spreading the word of God. He compares the act of evangelizing to untying and loosing people from their sins and bringing them to Jesus. The preacher also uses the imagery of a donkey and a coat to represent different types of people encountered during visitation work. He highlights the need to reach both the hardened and rebellious individuals, as well as those who are satisfied with their current spiritual state. The sermon concludes with a reference to Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
By Major Ian Thomas1.3K54:12Holy SpiritMAT 16:20LUK 24:45ACT 1:2ACT 1:8ACT 5:42In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Jesus spent 40 days after his resurrection preparing his disciples for the coming events. He explains that Jesus taught them about the nature of the kingdom of God and how God can indwell man through the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that being a Christian means living as a king in God's kingdom on earth, with God's presence within us. Jesus also explained the purpose of his death and resurrection, and how he would come to live in his followers. The sermon highlights the importance of waiting for the promised empowerment of the Holy Spirit before embarking on new responsibilities.
Week of Meetings 1974-04 Savoring Things of God
By James R. Cochrane6631:03:05MAT 16:20MAT 17:9MRK 8:30MRK 9:28MRK 9:30LUK 6:27In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that statistics alone cannot move us, but it is the Spirit of God that can truly inspire us to reach out and help those in need. The speaker refers to a young man in the presence of his father as a symbol of the human race and its desperate condition. The story focuses on a father whose son is possessed by a demon, and how the disciples of Jesus were unable to cure him. The speaker highlights the tragic state of the world we live in today, drawing parallels between the boy's situation and the spiritual misery of society. The sermon also mentions the upcoming opportunity to share recent developments and blessings in the Dominican Republic.
The Leper Drawing Forth the Saviour's Grace.
By Andrew Bonar0Compassion Of ChristFaith and HealingLEV 14:2PSA 51:1MAT 15:32MAT 16:20MAT 20:34MRK 1:40LUK 7:13JHN 11:22HEB 4:15HEB 13:8Andrew Bonar emphasizes the profound compassion of Jesus as illustrated by the leper who boldly approached Him, seeking healing despite societal rejection. The leper's faith, expressed in his plea, 'If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean,' showcases the struggle between doubt and belief in God's willingness to heal. Bonar highlights that Jesus, moved by compassion, not only has the power to heal but is also willing to cleanse the most unclean, demonstrating His grace and mercy. The sermon encourages believers to bring their sorrows and doubts to Christ, who is always ready to respond with love and healing. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a deeper understanding of Christ's readiness to forgive and heal, urging the congregation to trust in His willingness and power.
Luke 19:42
By Chuck Smith0Acceptance of JesusDivine TimingLEV 26:31PSA 118:26JER 29:10DAN 9:24ZEC 9:9MAT 16:20MAT 21:9LUK 19:42JHN 6:15JHN 7:3Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of 'this day' as Jesus enters Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. He explains how Jesus had previously avoided public acknowledgment as the Messiah until this appointed time, highlighting the importance of recognizing divine timing. Smith reflects on the joy of the disciples and the crowd as they proclaim Jesus as King, while also noting the lament of Jesus over Jerusalem's rejection of Him. The sermon underscores the urgency of accepting Jesus as the Messiah, as failure to do so can lead to dire consequences. Ultimately, it is a call to recognize and embrace the peace that comes from acknowledging Jesus in our lives.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ--Now that He had been so explicit, they might naturally think the time come for giving it out openly; but here they are told it had not. Announcement of His Approaching Death and Rebuke of Peter (Mat 16:21-28). The occasion here is evidently the same.
John Gill Bible Commentary
From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples,.... From the time that Peter made the confession concerning Jesus, as that he was the Messiah, and Son of God, and which things were clear to all the apostles, he began to teach them more expressly, and to point out to them more clearly, and plainly, his sufferings and death, than he had done before: and this he chose to do now, partly because that their faith in him was well grounded and established, so that they were the better able to bear these things he told them, which before might have been more staggering and discouraging to them; and partly, that being forewarned of them, they would not be so shocking when they came to pass: as also to destroy all their expectations of a temporal kingdom, which they might now be big with, he having so fully and freely owned himself to be the Messiah: and this also furnishes out some reasons why Jesus would not have his disciples, for the present, declare him to be the Messiah, that his death might not, by any means, be prevented, which was so necessary; since, should the princes of the world know him, they would not crucify him: and besides, seeing he was to suffer, and die, and rise again for the salvation of his people, it was proper that all this should be over before he was so publicly declared to be the Messiah, the Saviour, and Redeemer. How that he must go to Jerusalem: the metropolis of the nation, where the great sanhedrim sat, who only could take cognizance of him, under the imputation of a false prophet, and condemn him to death, and which therefore would be in the most public manner; and though it would add to his reproach, would leave no room to be doubted of. The word "must", not only belongs to his going to Jerusalem, but to his sufferings, death, and resurrection; all which must be because of the immutable decree of God, the council, and covenant of grace, and peace, the prophecies of the Old Testament, and the redemption and salvation of God's elect; these required them, and made them absolutely necessary: and suffer many things of the elders, chief priests, and Scribes: who would lie in wait for him, send persons to apprehend him, insult, reproach, and despitefully use him; load him with false charges, accusations, and calumnies, and deliver him to the Gentiles, to be mocked, scourged, and crucified: and this is aggravated as what would be done to him, not by the common people, or the dregs of them, but by the principal men of the city, by the sanhedrim, which consisted of the "elders" of the people, their senators; for this is not a name of age, but of office and dignity; and of the "chief priests", the principal of them, those of the greatest note among them, who were chosen members of the grand council; and of "the Scribes", a set of men in high esteem for their learning and wisdom: and be killed; signifying, that he should not die a natural death, but that his life should be taken from him in a cruel and violent manner, without any regard to law or justice; indeed, that he should be properly murdered; but for the comfort of his disciples, and that they might not be overmuch pressed and cast down, at the hearing of these things, he adds, and be raised again the third day according to the Scriptures of the Old Testament, and the type of Jonas.