John 5:1-18 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.… This is a picture in miniature of the world. I. The world is GREATLY AFFLICTED. 1. Effects of sin. 2. Often the means of salvation. II. The world has ALLEVIATING ELEMENTS. 1. Medicinal properties of the earth. 2. Soothing influences of nature. 3. Offices of social love. 4. The Gospel of Christ. III. The world is SADLY SELFISH. 1. The injustice of selfishness. 2. Its impiety. 3. Its misery. IV. The world has a GLORIOUS SAVIOUR. 1. He cures the greatest of sufferers. 2. By His own Word. 3. At the earnest desire of the patient. (W. H. Van Doren, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.WEB: After these things, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. |
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