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- John Gill
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John Gill Bible Commentary
And as they departed from Jericho,.... Which, was distant about ten parsas, or miles, from Jerusalem (i), through which Christ just passed, and had met with Zacchaeus, and called him, and delivered the parable concerning a nobleman's going into a far country. The Syriac and Persic versions render the words, "when Jesus departed from Jericho"; and the Arabic, "when he went out of Jericho"; not alone, but "with his disciples", as Mark says; and not with them only, for a great multitude followed him out of the city; either to hear him, or be healed by him, or to see him, or behold his miracles, or to accompany him to Jerusalem; whither he was going to keep the feast of the passover, and where they might be in some expectation he would set up his kingdom. The Ethiopic version reads it, "as they went out from Jerusalem", contrary to all copies and versions. (i) Bartenora in Misn. Taraid, c. 3. sect. 8.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:28 This expression, the Son of Man came, suggests Jesus’ preexistence (see Dan 7:13-14). • Jesus was describing his voluntary offering of himself as a ransom for many, to pay the debt all people owe (see Matt 26:26-29; Isa 53:10-12; Rom 3:24), thereby buying them out of slavery (see Gal 5:1).
Matthew 20:28
A Mother’s Request
27and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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(Christ) Christ Our Example
By Denny Kenaston6.5K1:10:54ChristMAT 20:28MRK 5:22In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Christ and the example he set for believers. The preacher highlights seven major aspects of Christ's life. Firstly, there was a clear distinction between the two kingdoms in Christ's life. Secondly, Christ lived a life of suffering love, constantly bearing the burdens and iniquities of others. Thirdly, he walked closely with his Father, relying on Him for guidance and strength. Fourthly, Christ demonstrated humility and servanthood, ministering to others rather than seeking to be ministered unto. Fifthly, he showed great compassion towards the poor, weak, sick, maimed, and tormented, always having a word of comfort and healing for them. Lastly, Christ laid down his life as a ransom for many, exemplifying the ultimate sacrifice and love. The preacher emphasizes the importance of taking Christ's life seriously and following his example as fishers of men.
To Live Is Christ - Full Length
By K.P. Yohannan4.6K46:17Jesus ChristMAT 6:33MAT 20:28MRK 10:45LUK 19:10ACT 20:24ROM 12:21JN 3:16In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal encounter with a frail and humble village woman who radiated the love of Jesus. The woman, who had six sons, revealed to the speaker that she was on earth for a purpose - to fulfill her father's plan. The speaker then recounts a story of a young Christian who questioned why those who knew the Bible so well still lived lives filled with strife and worldly desires. The Lord's response was that they spent time with the Bible but lacked true transformation. The speaker also highlights the urgency of reaching the lost and emphasizes the need for families to come together and discuss the plight of those suffering in the world. The sermon concludes with a story of two brothers who preached the gospel to Muslims and were initially met with kindness, but the true intentions of the men were not as they seemed.
Road to Reality - to Live Is Christ - Part 1
By K.P. Yohannan4.0K26:05Abundant LifeMAT 20:28LUK 19:10JHN 13:34In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that aligns with the teachings of Jesus. He questions why many Christians who have knowledge of the Bible still struggle with worldly desires and conflicts. The speaker shares a story of a friend who questioned this discrepancy and received a revelation from God. He highlights the need for Christians to have a burden for the lost and to commit their lives to reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus. The sermon concludes with an invitation to receive a free book that tells the story of the speaker's calling to launch Gospel for Asia, an organization focused on world missions.
Ask Your Father in Heaven
By John Piper3.8K41:36MAT 7:7MAT 7:11MAT 20:28MAT 26:28JHN 1:12This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, highlighting God's infinite strength, righteousness, goodness, wisdom, and love, inviting believers to come and ask Him for good things. It encourages a deep inclination to pray, drawing from Jesus' teachings in Matthew 7:7-11. The sermon unpacks eight encouragements to pray, emphasizing God's promises to respond with good things, the accessibility of God as our Father, and the foundational role of the cross in answering our prayers.
Gifts
By A.W. Tozer3.7K40:54GiftsGEN 6:18MAT 6:33MAT 20:28JHN 3:16ACT 20:35ROM 8:32EPH 2:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of giving and receiving in relation to God's love and sacrifice. He highlights four important truths from the New Testament. Firstly, the Father's love led Him to give His Son. Secondly, the Son humbly gave His life as a ransom for humanity. Thirdly, the Father and Son gave with the intention of meeting a specific need, not carelessly or randomly. Lastly, the speaker emphasizes that it is more blessed to give than to receive. He supports these truths with references to John 3:16, Matthew 20:28, and Acts 20:35, which all speak to the love and sacrifice of God.
Gift Our Lord Brought to the World - Part 2
By A.W. Tozer2.9K38:58Free GiftMAT 2:11MAT 6:33MAT 20:28JHN 3:16ACT 20:35In this sermon, the preacher discusses the gifts that the world gave to the Lord. He references three texts from the Bible to support his points. The first text highlights how the Father gave His Son, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this gift. The second text emphasizes how the Son gave His life as a ransom for many. The third text encourages believers to support the weak and reminds them that it is more blessed to give than to receive. The preacher then urges the audience to consider what they should give to the Lord and briefly mentions the enemies of Jesus, but focuses on the glory and light that shines from His face. The sermon concludes with a call to give our hearts to the Lord and a reminder that the message is intended for mature believers.
(Basics) 38. Jesus Valued People More Than Things
By Zac Poonen2.7K13:11ZEP 3:17MAT 11:28MAT 20:28MRK 12:37LUK 19:10ROM 12:151CO 13:2In this sermon, the preacher highlights the upside-down values of the world, where money is often prioritized over God and people. He emphasizes that Christians should believe and live as if God is more important than money. The preacher laments that very few Christians truly prioritize God over money in their lives. He also points out the tragic reality that people are often loved less than material possessions, which goes against God's teachings. The preacher urges Christians to follow Jesus' example of valuing God and people above material things.
Looking Unto jesus...for the Joy
By Leonard Ravenhill2.4K42:27Suffering Of ChristMAT 20:28MAT 28:20JHN 14:17ROM 8:282TI 4:7HEB 12:1REV 22:20In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his experience of reading the Bible and how it humbled him. He emphasizes the need for patience in the Christian journey, using the analogy of running a race. The preacher also highlights the sacrifice and love of Jesus, reminding the audience that they should not expect better treatment from a world opposed to Christ. He concludes by discussing the loneliness of God and the joy that Jesus had in fulfilling his mission. The sermon encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with Jesus over worldly pleasures and to find freedom in Christ.
To Live Is Christ
By K.P. Yohannan2.2K53:01Jesus ChristMAT 6:33MAT 20:28MRK 10:45LUK 19:10JHN 13:34ACT 20:241TI 6:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not seeking approval from others but instead seeking the honor and approval of Jesus. He shares a personal story of his 84-year-old mother's wise words about the temporary nature of this world and the need to focus on eternal matters. The speaker also highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel with those who are lost and in need of forgiveness. He recounts a powerful encounter with a woman who had sacrificed her own child in search of forgiveness, and how he shared the gospel with her, bringing her comfort and assurance of God's forgiveness. The speaker concludes by encouraging listeners to surrender themselves fully to the mission of spreading the gospel and reaching the lost.
(Through the Bible) John 13-14
By Chuck Smith1.8K1:25:35MAT 6:33MAT 20:28JHN 13:34JHN 15:1JHN 17:1JAS 1:22JAS 2:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a servant rather than seeking to be served by others. He highlights the joy that comes from serving one another in the body of Christ, even though there may be times when it is not always enjoyable. The sermon then transitions to a discussion of the Gospel of John, specifically chapters 13 to 17, which cover a significant 24-hour period in the life of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the significance of this period and encourages the audience to carefully examine the teachings and events recorded during this time.
Dealing With Manipulators
By Gayle Erwin1.7K47:29ManipulatorsMAT 6:33MAT 14:13MAT 20:28MRK 10:45LUK 20:21LUK 22:26PHP 2:7In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the little boy who offered his lunch to Jesus, which miraculously fed thousands of people. The speaker imagines the boy's reaction to being thanked and given baskets of leftovers. The sermon emphasizes that miracles can happen on ordinary days and are not limited to high-pressure emotional moments. The speaker then discusses the nature of Jesus, highlighting qualities such as servant, leader by example, humble, and childlike. The sermon also references Philippians chapter two, adding more characteristics of Jesus, including his lack of force, blind ambition, and his choice to empty himself and become human.
Scars That Speak
By J. Glyn Owen1.6K40:08MistakesMAT 6:33MAT 20:28ACT 9:32CO 11:23GAL 6:14GAL 6:17PHP 3:5In this sermon, the speaker focuses on two verses from Galatians chapter 6, specifically verses 14 and 17. The speaker emphasizes that Paul saw that God had done everything in Jesus for salvation, and that it is free. The speaker highlights the importance of representing a crucified Christ with scars, both in our bodies and in our spirits. The sermon concludes with a call to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 4 of 6
By T. Austin-Sparks1.6K47:52RecoveryGEN 12:2EXO 2:11JDG 6:12JOB 28:23PRO 3:19MAT 20:28PHP 2:5In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon from the book of Judges and relates it to the letter to the Philippians. The preacher emphasizes that God calls specific instruments according to His purpose and for the glory of His name. The preacher also highlights the importance of having the mind of Christ and emptying oneself to be used by God. The sermon concludes with a reference to the book of Job and the concept of finding wisdom in the emptiness.
The People's Christ
By C.H. Spurgeon1.5K49:00PSA 89:19MAT 4:18MAT 20:28MAT 23:8MAT 23:12REV 22:17The sermon transcript describes the exaltation of Christ Jesus after completing his work on earth. It portrays a triumphant scene of angels rejoicing as Jesus approaches the gates of heaven. The angels declare him as the conquering hero and the gates of heaven open to welcome him. The sermon emphasizes the importance of Christ's election and exaltation, highlighting his victory over sin and his ultimate reign as the King of glory.
(Matthew) ch.20:1-21:22
By Zac Poonen1.2K50:43MAT 19:16MAT 19:27MAT 20:1MAT 20:17MAT 20:28MAT 21:12MAT 21:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew 20. He highlights the different groups of laborers and their motivations for working. The first four groups worked for payment, with varying levels of knowledge about their wages. However, the fifth group worked without any expectation of reward, serving out of love for the landowner. The preacher emphasizes that it is not the quantity of work that matters, but the attitude and motives behind it. He also references other Bible verses, such as 1 Corinthians 4:5 and 1 Corinthians 3:12, to support his points about the importance of serving with the right attitude.
Joseph Reminds Me of Jesus-01
By William MacDonald1.2K45:46JesusMAT 20:28LUK 7:48LUK 15:4JHN 13:4PHP 2:7HEB 10:7In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of servanthood and uses the example of Jesus Christ as the ultimate servant. He explains that there are two types of servants mentioned in the Bible: bond slaves and hired servants. Jesus is portrayed as a bond slave, willingly giving up his reputation and taking on the form of a servant to fulfill God's will. The speaker emphasizes Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet as a demonstration of humility and servanthood. The sermon also highlights the idea that God's providence and divine timing are at work in every aspect of life, even when it may seem like we are in a pit of misery.
The Believers Mission
By J.B. Buffington8891:02:12MissionMAT 6:33MAT 20:28MAT 28:19LUK 11:1JHN 17:1JHN 17:20ACT 5:42In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of ministering to others rather than seeking to be ministered to. He encourages the congregation to be proactive in finding friends and being a friend to others. The preacher references Luke chapter 15, where Jesus tells parables about the value of seeking and saving the lost. He also highlights the New Testament pattern of daily preaching and teaching about Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with the reminder that Jesus came to be a servant and to give his life as a ransom for many, and encourages the congregation to follow his example in serving others.
Are You the One?
By Gayle Erwin70338:58Christian LifeMAT 20:28LUK 4:17LUK 7:21JHN 1:29In this sermon, the speaker discusses the human desire for a deliverer and how it is reflected in literature and popular culture. He criticizes the commercialization of this desire in California, where people can buy a chance at deliverance through the lottery. The speaker also highlights the need for a true deliverer, emphasizing that humans often create their own idealized deliverers based on their own desires and preferences. He mentions how the Greeks and Romans created their own gods as super-idealized human beings, but also notes that the true deliverer is the anointed one, the Messiah.
Book of Acts Series - Part 44 | Reactions to the Gospel
By Jim Cymbala66738:56Book Of ActsEXO 3:11KI 19:4MAT 20:28LUK 22:39ACT 1:8GAL 3:28HEB 4:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying with the story when preaching and understanding the lessons behind the events described in the Bible. The speaker focuses on the message of Paul, the apostle, which is the good news about Jesus. The message highlights that God, the creator of the universe, loved the world and gave his Son, Jesus Christ, because humanity had turned away from God and rebelled against his rules. The speaker encourages the audience to surrender to God and live for Jesus, trusting that God's plans are for their good.
o.m. Ship Ministry - Logos Ii
By Lloyd Nicholas62228:34MAT 20:28MRK 16:15ACT 16:31ROM 10:91CO 9:19EPH 2:81PE 3:15In this sermon, the preacher describes a unique church setup where there is only one queue at the back of the church. The preacher pulls a lever, and the people in the queue move to the front while another queue forms at the back. The preacher believes he has solved the problem of people sitting in the back by getting them to sit in the front. He then goes on to talk about evangelism and the importance of spreading the gospel worldwide. He also emphasizes the need for training and discipleship among Christian young people. The sermon highlights the ripe harvest of souls in the world and the need for more laborers in God's kingdom.
The Call of the Cross to the Fellowship of Christ's Suffering
By Alan Martin58300:00SufferingISA 53:6MAT 20:28MAT 22:37MRK 10:451CO 6:191CO 13:4GAL 5:13In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing ourselves as servants of God rather than being focused on our own desires and entertainment. He reminds us that as believers, we are not our own, but were bought at a price by Jesus. The speaker encourages us to follow the example of Jesus, who sought out and restored the lost sheep, and challenges us to do the same. He emphasizes that serving others may involve suffering, but it is a way to honor God and bring glory to Him.
Healing of the Heart
By Todd Atkinson44028:26HealingMAT 4:17MAT 5:3MAT 10:8MAT 11:28MAT 16:24MAT 20:28MRK 10:45LUK 4:18In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about meeting a friend after 10 years and discussing their spiritual journeys. The speaker opens up about his struggles and sin, and how he found freedom by surrendering them to Jesus. He emphasizes that God wants us to bring our brokenness to Him and that He will not condemn or accuse us. The sermon also highlights the importance of receiving from God before freely giving to others, and encourages listeners to embrace their brokenness and seek the kingdom of God.
Gospel Meetings s.h.c.- 08 God So Loved the World
By Stan Ford41544:22MAT 20:28MAT 28:20JHN 3:161CO 13:11CO 13:13EPH 3:18In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a little boy who wanted to buy grapes for his deaf mother but didn't have any money. The boy decided to take some grapes from a prince's garden, but instead of punishing him, the prince gave him the grapes for free. The preacher uses this story to illustrate the concept of God's free gift of salvation. He emphasizes that God's love never fails and that salvation is offered freely to anyone who believes in Jesus. The sermon concludes with an invitation for the listeners to accept this free gift of salvation.
Week of Meetings 01 Gospel According to Mark
By David Clifford40738:50MAT 20:28MRK 1:1MRK 8:22MRK 10:45LUK 19:10JHN 1:1HEB 2:1The video is a sermon on the Gospel according to Mark. The speaker highlights three main sections of the Gospel: the coming of the Son of God, his ministry, and his sacrifice as a ransom for many. He emphasizes the importance of reading Mark's Gospel in a modern translation to understand its message. The speaker also discusses the key themes of servanthood and obedience in Mark's Gospel, and emphasizes the concept of the gospel of the second chance for believers.
The Glories of Our Redemption
By R. Edward Miller40246:58RedemptionMAT 20:28EPH 1:7TIT 2:14HEB 9:12HEB 9:221PE 1:181JN 1:7In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of the invisible forces that govern people's lives. He uses the example of addiction to illustrate how individuals can be controlled by these forces, even against their own will. The speaker also references the story of the children of Israel in slavery in Egypt as a metaphor for the bondage that all people experience. He emphasizes the need for deliverance and redemption, highlighting the preciousness of the blood of Jesus as the price paid for our freedom. The sermon concludes with the assurance that there is a divine control over these invisible forces, providing hope for liberation.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as they departed from Jericho,.... Which, was distant about ten parsas, or miles, from Jerusalem (i), through which Christ just passed, and had met with Zacchaeus, and called him, and delivered the parable concerning a nobleman's going into a far country. The Syriac and Persic versions render the words, "when Jesus departed from Jericho"; and the Arabic, "when he went out of Jericho"; not alone, but "with his disciples", as Mark says; and not with them only, for a great multitude followed him out of the city; either to hear him, or be healed by him, or to see him, or behold his miracles, or to accompany him to Jerusalem; whither he was going to keep the feast of the passover, and where they might be in some expectation he would set up his kingdom. The Ethiopic version reads it, "as they went out from Jerusalem", contrary to all copies and versions. (i) Bartenora in Misn. Taraid, c. 3. sect. 8.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:28 This expression, the Son of Man came, suggests Jesus’ preexistence (see Dan 7:13-14). • Jesus was describing his voluntary offering of himself as a ransom for many, to pay the debt all people owe (see Matt 26:26-29; Isa 53:10-12; Rom 3:24), thereby buying them out of slavery (see Gal 5:1).